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      11-18-2015, 11:04 AM   #1
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My first BMW!

I ordered my first BMW on Saturday, 11/14/15. I am beyond excited. From the second I sat in the sport seats on my test drive, I knew this was the one. Of course it only got better once on the road.

228 i xDrive
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Cold Weather, Driver Assistance +, Premium, and Technology packages

I ordered from the factory and my dealer said it will probably come in early Jan. Not sure if that is realistic or not. Does anyone know how long it takes for the production # to show up in the system?

The one thing I wasn't so pleased with was the run flat tires. I specifically asked if I could get non rfl, and they told me no. Sounded shady to me since I was ordering a custom made car. Anyway, now starts the long wait till January!
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      11-18-2015, 02:08 PM   #2
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I ordered my first BMW on Saturday, 11/14/15. I am beyond excited. From the second I sat in the sport seats on my test drive, I knew this was the one. Of course it only got better once on the road.

228 i xDrive
Deep Sea Blue/Oyster leather
Cold Weather, Driver Assistance +, Premium, and Technology packages

I ordered from the factory and my dealer said it will probably come in early Jan. Not sure if that is realistic or not. Does anyone know how long it takes for the production # to show up in the system?

The one thing I wasn't so pleased with was the run flat tires. I specifically asked if I could get non rfl, and they told me no. Sounded shady to me since I was ordering a custom made car. Anyway, now starts the long wait till January!
Congrats!

I think you can realistically expect 8 weeks. Mine took ~9 weeks from order date. 9/4-11/12.

Regarding the run flats, I know on the M235i you can get summer non-RFTs from the factory, not sure about the 228i.

Just ask your dealer what production week you are scheduled for, and it should be complete by that week. Depends on their allocations, etc.
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      11-18-2015, 02:24 PM   #3
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I ordered my m235i on Saturday too. My dealer told me middle of February at the earliest. I can't see your location since I'm on mobile but mine doesn't have far to travel. Maybe a couple hundred miles from Leipzig to where I'm stationed. Then again I don't know if 228s get priority on the line or how it all works.

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      11-18-2015, 02:27 PM   #4
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I ordered my m235i on Saturday too. My dealer told me middle of February at the earliest. I can't see your location since I'm on mobile but mine doesn't have far to travel. Maybe a couple hundred miles from Leipzig to where I'm stationed. Then again I don't know if 228s get priority on the line or how it all works.
Mine has a lot further to go! My dealer is in New Hampshire.
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      11-18-2015, 02:29 PM   #5
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The race is on! Best of luck to ya. It'll be my first BMW too.
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      11-18-2015, 02:29 PM   #6
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Congrats!

I think you can realistically expect 8 weeks. Mine took ~9 weeks from order date. 9/4-11/12.

Regarding the run flats, I know on the M235i you can get summer non-RFTs from the factory, not sure about the 228i.

Just ask your dealer what production week you are scheduled for, and it should be complete by that week. Depends on their allocations, etc.
Thanks! There are non RFT options for the 228. I will have to dig a little deeper with my CA.
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      11-18-2015, 02:32 PM   #7
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The race is on! Best of luck to ya. It'll be my first BMW too.
Good luck to you too! Enjoy those beautiful roads in Germany.
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      11-20-2015, 07:04 AM   #8
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Well good news is, my dealer just called and said my order got pushed up to December. Maybe I will have it just in time for Christmas.
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      11-20-2015, 08:46 AM   #9
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That is awesome! Definitely post some pictures so I can live vicariously.
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      12-06-2015, 01:21 PM   #10
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Congrats!

Ordered my m235i convertible end of October and it's currently on a ship. Can't wait!
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      01-11-2016, 01:48 PM   #11
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It's here!!

Car just arrived at the dealer! CA just sent me the attached pics. Going to pick it up tomorrow morning. I'm never gonna sleep tonight!
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      01-11-2016, 02:10 PM   #12
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Love that color combo! Congrats!
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      01-11-2016, 02:33 PM   #13
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Thanks! I'm glad I went with the Deep Sea blue. It's even nicer than I thought.
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      01-11-2016, 04:17 PM   #14
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Thanks! I'm glad I went with the Deep Sea blue. It's even nicer than I thought.
It's a beautiful color! I really like it with the Oyster interior. That color is on my list for my next one in 2 years.
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      01-12-2016, 02:33 PM   #15
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      01-13-2016, 08:32 AM   #16
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Thanks! Happy to report it did great in the blinding snow I drove home in last night
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      01-13-2016, 10:55 AM   #17
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Great color combo, wish that was avail on the 225!
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      01-14-2016, 10:23 AM   #18
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Some pics right after pickup.
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      01-15-2016, 12:45 PM   #19
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Congrats! Beautiful color!
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      01-20-2016, 03:39 AM   #20
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Looks good man. Mine is in storage until I get some winter tires.
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      01-26-2016, 12:12 AM   #21
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Looks stunning! Great color combo.

Did you ever find out why you had to get RFTs? I do think you have to pick the THP to get the Pilot Super Sports but I thought changing to non-RFTs was a no cost option.

Either way the car looks sweet.
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      01-26-2016, 03:33 PM   #22
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Congratulations, Looks amazing!
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