Ordering 3.0si this weekend - hidden costs?

[motordavid]

Congrats on your new ride and, a minor group of cash buyers, here, lol!

Most of the BMW Stlrs are pretty legit at delivery and I would not expect
yours to tack on any BS; I would press for carpeted mats, etc., as mentioned.

Do yourself a favor and do not be pressed for time or rushed, when taking delivery.
Skip work, whatever, but do it in daylight and take your time.
The info your sales guy should go over for you, with you in the driver's seat and he/she
riding shotgun, is complex and initially overwhelming, esp.being new to BMW. Ask questions,
fiddle with stuff, etc. Make sure your IPod, phone, bluetooth things are woikin' too.

I would rec'd a close "walk around", looking at the car for any cosmetic crap and to make
certain all the goodies you ordered are on the car. Daylight for this...

I would not hand over the balance until you have done the walk around and received the
in-car indoctrination...show them you have the funds, but it should stay in your pocket until
you are completely satisfied, imo. This isn't a 300 buck item you are buying at Walmart...

Good luck and enjoy your new ride.
BR,mD

EDIT: Sorry, I misread your post; I thought you were picking your car up, not ordering...
the sltr may try to tack on a DealerPack/AdPack cost; I'd argue against it.
And, here is an old, but good, Delivery Checklist from the front Info Page of this site:

http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/g...checklist.html