[MontyB1]

Originally Posted by Kosymodo

What difference does this make? I can understand Dec 23 (73) v Mar 24 (24), but Dec 23 (73) v Jan 24 (73)?

As mentioned above the Jan 24 car will be classed as 6 months newer or close as a valuation compared to taking a car in Dec. Plate changes they ignore more now than they used to and it’s more to the year of the car.

[SpaceSilver.X1]

Originally Posted by MontyB1

As mentioned above the Jan 24 car will be classed as 6 months newer or close as a valuation compared to taking a car in Dec. Plate changes they ignore more now than they used to and it’s more to the year of the car.

in the UK, how much of a difference does that make when it's time to sell or trade in the car?

here in the US, a couple of 2025 models are just 3 or 4 months away... (for example, the 2025 Toyota Camry)

[MontyB1]

Originally Posted by SpaceSilver.X1

in the UK, how much of a difference does that make when it's time to sell or trade in the car?

here in the US, a couple of 2025 models are just 3 or 4 months away... (for example, the 2025 Toyota Camry)

We don't really normally have the concept of a MY24 or MY25 car at all to be honest it's just not a thing. See it mentioned in the US quite a lot but the vast majority 95%+ walk into the dealer and just buy what they are selling very few if any ask is this an X year or Y certainly new.

Used then people will know from the Reg of the car and more which year it is. As for Dec or Jan and the price it could be £500-1000 difference when you come to sell it depending on the car in some instances, sometimes less; so its why many wait more now year to year than what used to be people waited for certain plate changes.

[Tomduck]

Yeah in the UK the new year plate still has the most significant price difference. So the march uplift 23 from 72 for eg sees the highest price increase. The change in value from 2022 72 to 2023 72 is minimal.

Imo the Uk plate system is a bit “clunky”. It was brought in to smooth down the peaks in March and Sept registrations but is now a little messy.

[Kosymodo]

Originally Posted by Yorksdales66

I had a December registered car years ago and when I came to sell it was worth less to the trade than if it was registered a few days later in January.

Even if selling privately it sounds a lot better selling a 2024 car than a 2023 car.

This is what's confusing...there's no difference between a Dec 23 (MY24) and Jan 24 (MY24) car, but there could be between a Sept 23 (potentially MY23) and Oct 23 (potentially MY24) car. Advertising a Jan 24 car different to a Dec 23 car is arguably false

Originally Posted by MontyB1

As mentioned above the Jan 24 car will be classed as 6 months newer or close as a valuation compared to taking a car in Dec. Plate changes they ignore more now than they used to and it’s more to the year of the car.

That's just stupid...a 6mth difference in plate change surely has more effect on value than a 1mth change in calendar year!

Originally Posted by Tomduck

Yeah in the UK the new year plate still has the most significant price difference. So the march uplift 23 from 72 for eg sees the highest price increase. The change in value from 2022 72 to 2023 72 is minimal.

This makes a whole lot more sense IMO

[Yorksdales66]

Advertising a January 2024 registered car as 2024 car is factual. Most of the general public probaby dont know the difference between a 23 model as opposed to a 24 model so unless there were significant changes noone really advertises the MY.

And yes the plate changes do make a difference but the only month that makes a difference is December to January when theres the physical year change.

Obviously some buyers are not too bothered about the March and September plate changes in the UK or even the year of the car, but car dealers are as the cars are worth more to the trade.

Personally id rather have a 2024 registered car than a 2023 car but to each their own.

Originally Posted by Kosymodo

This is what's confusing...there's no difference between a Dec 23 (MY24) and Jan 24 (MY24) car, but there could be between a Sept 23 (potentially MY23) and Oct 23 (potentially MY24) car. Advertising a Jan 24 car different to a Dec 23 car is arguably false



That's just stupid...a 6mth difference in plate change surely has more effect on value than a 1mth change in calendar year!



This makes a whole lot more sense IMO

[Mootsj]

Originally Posted by Yorksdales66

Ive ordered the sunroof on my soon to arrive X1. Personal choice and perhaps most people dont specify a sunroof however I am looking forward to having the roof.
To me its usable all the year round both for letting light in the car and also in the tilt function for ventilation. To me the roof is better value than some of the expensive packs with some features I like and some I dont really want like being steered back in lane and flashing blind spot mirrors which I currently have on my Lexus.



Mine was built 4th Dec so may be on the same boat as yours. Ive been told 1st week in January and this suits me as I would prefer January 24 registration.

My car was ordered August so about 5 months to expected delivery. Did you only order yours November?

Sorry missed this, yea I ordered mine in November.

It's now at status 190 so it's in transit.

I've seen a post on a face book group for Ix1 owners where someone has received a new car last week and they have an updated grill, which is reflected on the Configurator but not the BMW app so also trying to find out if mine will be the same.

The BMW app does however also show that mine has the door locking pins, so I suspect it's wrong and it's just not been updated to properly reflect the cars appearance.

[Mootsj]

Picture of the updated grill here, as per usual dealership has no idea about this…

had to post the link, for some reason the image doesn't work when uploaded, it just shows as blank.

View post on imgur.com

[timesone]

Originally Posted by Mootsj

Picture of the updated grill here, as per usual dealership has no idea about this…

had to post the link, for some reason the image doesn't work when uploaded, it just shows as blank.

View post on imgur.com

Hmm I’m not a fan of that new grill

[Mootsj]

Originally Posted by timesone

Hmm I’m not a fan of that new grill

I don't really mind either way, I like the other one too. I guess this is just a way to differentiate between the EV and non EV variants.

I just find it really frustrating that no one appears to know what will be delivered, it's not a BMW specific issue though in all fairness...

[FZI89]

Originally Posted by timesone

Hmm I’m not a fan of that new grill

Neither am I.
If all iX1 came like this from the beginning, then I’d have no issue with it. But I think they went a step back with this grill over the original one. Of course this is only an opinion 😇

[FZI89]

If I’m not mistaken, any iX1 ordered as of October 2023 will get the new grill

[Mootsj]

Originally Posted by FZI89

If I’m not mistaken, any iX1 ordered as of October 2023 will get the new grill

Mine was built on the 7th of December, Ordered in mid November so I'm guessing that it will have the new grill. The only thing throwing me is how fast it's gone from order to build complete. Usually it takes a few months, this was only a couple of weeks

[FZI89]

Originally Posted by Mootsj

Mine was built on the 7th of December, Ordered in mid November so I'm guessing that it will have the new grill. The only thing throwing me is how fast it's gone from order to build complete. Usually it takes a few months, this was only a couple of weeks

I wouldn’t worry! Trsditionally, BMW were very quick with production. It’s only been since Covid that their production schedule has been in shambles. When I switched my order from the X1 30e to the iX1, my car was produced and delivered within 1.5 months.

[Tomduck]

The premium manufacturers are really starting to struggle to shift fully electric cars in particular this year and so they will be quicker delivering them in general than other tyoes. I would imagine some hefty discounts are possible too.

[SpaceSilver.X1]

Originally Posted by Tomduck

The premium manufacturers are really starting to struggle to shift fully electric cars in particular this year and so they will be quicker delivering them in general than other tyoes. I would imagine some hefty discounts are possible too.

That's good to hear. I guess sooner or later BMW will dramatically lower the prices of the iX1 in the US.

oh, wait... never mind... iX1? not a chance here...

[Yorksdales66]

Originally Posted by Mootsj

Mine was built on the 7th of December, Ordered in mid November so I'm guessing that it will have the new grill. The only thing throwing me is how fast it's gone from order to build complete. Usually it takes a few months, this was only a couple of weeks

Mine was ordered mid August initially scheduled for March 24 delivery but was brought forward and made 4th December. The X1 Ive ordered is a 20i and probably a less profitable model for BMW and im sure iX1's have been prioritised over petrol models.

Not having been able to test drive an X1 20i prior to ordering, the exact specification such as door locking buttons etc and driving experience is going to be a surprise, hopefully a pleasant one!

[Mootsj]

Collection on Saturday morning, could pick up tomorrow but not sure about the traffic as it was 5pm for collection. Might change my mind in the morning

[Fish Fingers]

Originally Posted by Tomduck

The premium manufacturers are really starting to struggle to shift fully electric cars in particular this year and so they will be quicker delivering them in general than other tyoes. I would imagine some hefty discounts are possible too.

There's a lot of stock of premium cars out there, especially EVs (UK).

I can't believe how quickly it turned from short supply / high demand post covid, to over supply / low demand currently.

Just over a year ago you could sell some used cars over list, and now you can often take your pick of unregistered cars being sold with large discounts.

However, my experience with getting the X1 30e is that demand is still strong and supply quite limited. Waits for build slots if ordering new and only a handful approved used.