My local BMW dealership is all about selling/leasing to badge whores. In 2013, I wanted a 135is, but all the dealership had was 128s on the lot. They flat out told me that they WOULD NOT locate a 135is for me, so I walked!
I had a similar response at the Mitsubishi dealer when I inquired about putting $10k down to get them to order the Evolution MR. They told me NO too, and tried to sell me on the FRS since they are also a Scion dealership...
Regardless, since when is selling cars about NOT even attempting to get the customer what they are asking for? I'm already dreading the replacement vehicle for the GTI and I am seriously considering buying in another town, or possibly another state!
Chris I can relate. Ive bought so many cars non local its crazy. But our interweb/connected world makes it so easy to DISS-OFF the idiot dealers. Fear not and press on man!