In a message releases to dealerships today, BMWNA shares more information around the allocation numbers and production of the 1M. Equally appear before, product for the 2011MY 1M starts in March. Quoting BMW, "production book for this model is low and unique in its offering therefore the allocation for this model will be handled separate from the allocation organization". Nothing new so far and in a way, expected.

BMWNA has as well clarified some of the criteria effectually how allocation volition be distributed among dealerships. While nosotros can't nonetheless become into the specifics of these parameters, nosotros can only say that the allocation numbers are mostly based on the volume of cars sold by each dealership, and the numbers of 1 Serial and M vehicles sold.

The most interesting office and one that affects us directly, is the BMW European Delivery Plan. Back in Jan, BMW appear the 1M as office of the ED program starting May of this year, but what has not been appear at the time were the allotment numbers for the program.

Today, we have that answer. Due to the low product book, an European Delivery gild cannot be reserved by the ED department.

IMG 0065 copy 1600x12001 655x435 What does information technology really mean?

Uncomplicated. A dealer must surrender one of their production slots for a client that wants to take delivery of the 1M in Munich. But, nearly of import, this is optional for the dealerships and it is at their discretion if they would similar to exercise business concern with an ED customer.

Initially we appear that 1M allocation for the US will run at well-nigh 60 units per calendar month for all BMW dealerships. At the time, that was the bulletin communicated to dealers through their monthly sales telephone call. Shortly after, BMWNA reached out to u.s. with further explanation effectually the resource allotment and how it will be distributed in the upcoming months. Every month, BMWNA will run a new allocation based on any product volume changes from the factory. As it is mentioned in the bulletin issued today, "this could potentially add, remove or change the product slot equally to when a dealer may receive their allocation".

Nosotros reached out yesterday to Matt Russell, BMW M brand manager for an official statement. "This spring, Leipzig will be building three very popular cars: X1, 1er Coupe/Convertible, and 1M. Nosotros volition try to accommodate all of the requests we go for the 1M, but nosotros aren't set up to churn out hundreds per day. The dealer can explicate in more item how the product agenda works. Some people will accept to wait a few months to get their 1M, simply if they tin can await, there should be enough", said Mr. Russell in a argument for BMWBLOG.

On February 16th, the showtime orders for March production will be available for modification.

Another emerging question is whether BMW volition continue to build the 1M past the 2011 model year. When nosotros reached out for an official response on this, Mr. Russell said the following: "for at present, we've only announced plans to build the 1M in 2011. If plans emerge to produce information technology beyond 2011, it will be appear after."

As e'er, to discover out more data, achieve out to your local BMW dealership and discuss your options.