I was told by the dealer it was. Frankly I'm sure it's some token that I could care less about but my annoyance comes about having to beg the dealer every step of the way up to and including taking my order at full list on the Transcontinental. After driving an hour to the store twice and being ignored both times to buy a new bike I literally had to call the sales staff and ask not to be ignored so I could give them a check at the next visit. I didn't ask for a discount I didn't have a trade I didn't need to finance and after owning 15 new BMW automobiles I expected more than being ignored. Ok that was a vent. . I've also owned a dozen new Harleys, never once was ignored.
They blame BMW
Explain how a second year built 2022 is a fist edition?
Speculating here, but the 2022s are the “First Edition” of the Bagger (B) and full dresser TC). While still labeled an R18, they are totally different bikes than the naked R18 or even R18 C. I was one of the lucky ones to own a naked FE R18 going back to Sept of 2020. I was led to believe the First Edition badging would be limited to only a very few number of bikes. As we now see, that hasn’t been the case, which is a bit of a bummer.
2022 R18 Transcontinental has a $2150 option for 1st edition package. I paid the $2150 3 months ago and would like to receive what I paid for. I also for the last decade have had two nonidentical bikes and have asked the same dealer multiple times for information so that I may purchase a 2022 K1600 Grand America. Every one of my request up till yesterday were ignored.
My TC is a first edition and was told by the dealer multiple times it was forthcoming. Not holding the dealer hostage just accountable to honor the obligation. I didn't mention any dealer name until the dealer principal refused to call me back so I could have the opportunity to discuss my experience. If you think refusing to hear a customer complaint is outstanding customer service we speak different languages.And I still don’t think that your ‘22 TC qualified for the box, but way to hold an outstanding dealer hostage.
"Just as it was with the R 18, the new R 18 B and R 18 Transcontinental will be available in exclusive First Edition versions in addition to the standard models at the time of launch. The packages include special paint and surface finishes such as Blackstorm metallic paint with elaborate double-pinstripes in Light white, with handlebar fittings and cylinder head covers outfitted in chrome. First Edition inscriptions are found on the side cases and embroidered on the seat. Customers also get a “First Edition” Welcome Box." taken from https://canadamotoguide.com/2021/07/29/2022-bmw-r-18-b-and-r-18-transcontinental-unveiled/And I still don’t think that your ‘22 TC qualified for the box, but way to hold an outstanding dealer hostage.
I edited and removed the dealer name and location as the dealer Principal did call me on Christmas eve a day the store was closed expressing he misunderstood my request for a call back. He listened to me and offered a respectful response.
