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      06-18-2016, 11:02 AM   #1
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Last week of 2016 Production?

What's the last week of 2016 production this summer...end of July?

If I want to pick up a car ED in early-mid October, can I have them build a 2016 and hold it for me until then...I thought you used to be able to do that?

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      06-18-2016, 01:11 PM   #2
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Well my 2017 car is being built in Week 28 (11th to 17th July), so I suspect 2016 production only has a couple of weeks left if that.
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      06-18-2016, 02:46 PM   #3
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Well my 2017 car is being built in Week 28 (11th to 17th July), so I suspect 2016 production only has a couple of weeks left if that.
thanks yea i talked to my guy in fleet and 2016 is done...but i guess they didn't change the prices for 2017!
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thanks yea i talked to my guy in fleet and 2016 is done...but i guess they didn't change the prices for 2017!
SOP for M240i is July 2016

I'm willing to bet there are not too many modifiable orders remaining for M235i.
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      06-18-2016, 04:22 PM   #5
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thanks yea i talked to my guy in fleet and 2016 is done...but i guess they didn't change the prices for 2017!
SOP for M240i is July 2016

I'm willing to bet there are not too many modifiable orders remaining for M235i.
I believe that's true as well. It would be difficult to find an allocation at this time of the year since we are cutting it close. Even some earlier orders (March/April/May) were having trouble with an allocation for June productions. Some fear they are being pushed to a July production and while that may be okay for some, it isn't for others. You're better off buying an inventory and hope for a configuration that comes real close to what you'd hope for.
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so after talking for quite a while with my fleet guy it looks like it has to be 2017...unfortunately that apparently means a new and reduced maintenance plan? that sounds terrible. while i'd love a 240 its probably going to be a 230...i just can't justify a 240 for the 60 mile rt commute
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so after talking for quite a while with my fleet guy it looks like it has to be 2017...unfortunately that apparently means a new and reduced maintenance plan? that sounds terrible. while i'd love a 240 its probably going to be a 230...i just can't justify a 240 for the 60 mile rt commute
What transmission are you thinking? I think if you get it in manual, you can still have a decent amount of fun with that 2 liter.
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FWIW I tried to order a manual 228 about 1 month ago and was told there were no more manual trans allocations. Now looking at a 2017 230. Reduced maintenance kinda sucks but not sure if I want to pay for a car on the lot that's not configured to my liking. I can only find 3 228's in the continental US that have M-Sport, Track pack and manual. They are either fully loaded or optioned rather bizarrely IMO.
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Well, I just did a bmwvin.com lookup for a bunch of vins after mine to see where the cut off is at this point. My M235i production date was June 15, the last production date that shows a valid vin was June 22nd. Mind you, today's only 25th so there could be one more weeks worth of builds for all we know? Mine's a 6MT RWD vin. I checked a 8AT RWD vin and the last build date for those currently are June 20th and I couldn't find anything after.

I did this via brute vin lookup lol. (ie. start from my vin and keep +1 in the lookup)
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What transmission are you thinking? I think if you get it in manual, you can still have a decent amount of fun with that 2 liter.
I destroyed my IT Band about 1.5 years ago daily driving a porsche cayman in LA traffic...it was either the stick or the running schedule that had to go...the stick lost. So, it's 8AT...
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I destroyed my IT Band about 1.5 years ago daily driving a porsche cayman in LA traffic...it was either the stick or the running schedule that had to go...the stick lost. So, it's 8AT...
Let me ask you a stupid question: have you considered the E92 335i auto?
Maybe that thing is a lot more fun than the auto 228i. It obviously has more work to do, so it's a thing to keep in mind.

You win in either case... I think the 228i is pretty good, even in auto.
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Let me ask you a stupid question: have you considered the E92 335i auto?
Maybe that thing is a lot more fun than the auto 228i. It obviously has more work to do, so it's a thing to keep in mind.

You win in either case... I think the 228i is pretty good, even in auto.
Yea...I had an e92 335i 6MT and it was great...but the 228i provides almost the same acceleration now with similar handling and far better economy, not to mention maintenance, a warranty and free washes at my dealer. I never thought I'd get to this stage, but at this point I don't want to "deal" with any issues...
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My (incoming) M235xi CV had a production date of June 11, 2016. Final prod weeks would also depend on the 'type' of car (convertible, AWD vs RWD, etc), I assume.

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Last car produced in EUR spec, RWD and 8AT appears to be V487310, which was a 23rd of June built car.

I managed to snag the 8th last car built for the Australian market, with a rather appropriate last 3 digits of the VIN being the same as my track cars model #. Meant to be!
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I just ordered a 2017 230i does anyone know when production starts or a estimate when it will be here. I'm in no rush but need to sell my ride before it comes so I want to plan it out. Thanks.
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Well, I just did a bmwvin.com lookup for a bunch of vins after mine to see where the cut off is at this point. My M235i production date was June 15, the last production date that shows a valid vin was June 22nd. Mind you, today's only 25th so there could be one more weeks worth of builds for all we know? Mine's a 6MT RWD vin. I checked a 8AT RWD vin and the last build date for those currently are June 20th and I couldn't find anything after.

I did this via brute vin lookup lol. (ie. start from my vin and keep +1 in the lookup)
Well I've just got the VIN through for my M240i and it says that it was built on the 24th of June... Which would suggest only a two day gap... I not convinced that my date is correct as it's only just completed build and left the factory...

It could be the date the VIN was reserved for it or when build started and then the line stopped for a couple of weeks pending the updated parts being added to workflow...
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Well I've just got the VIN through for my M240i and it says that it was built on the 24th of June... Which would suggest only a two day gap... I not convinced that my date is correct as it's only just completed build and left the factory...

It could be the date the VIN was reserved for it or when build started and then the line stopped for a couple of weeks pending the updated parts being added to workflow...
Congrats to you, I have a strong feeling it's true. Production beginning June 24th but a typical production on a fully functional assembly line would be 3 days or so, but in your case there's new parts and new installation methods, I'm sure they've allocated an additional week to work out any real issues for assemblies or parts shortages...
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Well I've just got the VIN through for my M240i and it says that it was built on the 24th of June... Which would suggest only a two day gap... I not convinced that my date is correct as it's only just completed build and left the factory...

It could be the date the VIN was reserved for it or when build started and then the line stopped for a couple of weeks pending the updated parts being added to workflow...
Mine was built 21st June and I received delivery 28th July although it was at the dealership for a while I think.
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