05-06-2018, 11:05 AM | #1 |
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My order was accepted at the factory about a month ago and I received a build number. I don't have a production date yet. Does anyone have a general idea how long it takes to get a build date after the order is accepted and how long it takes for the vehicle to arrive at the US port of entry after its built?
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05-06-2018, 11:31 AM | #2 |
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that seems like a long time. Did your order include anything "special" ? That will slow the order process.
Call your SA and ask why. Perhaps they don't have an open allocation slot at this time. Maybe your order placement missed the end of last months allocation. Last edited by emtrey; 05-06-2018 at 11:42 AM.. |
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05-06-2018, 11:55 AM | #3 |
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I believe it all depends on the slot your dealer received. I placed my order on 3/27 and build started on 4/17. So your wait isn't that crazy. If you call BMW with your production number they should be able to tell you what week the build will start: 800-831-1117.
After it's built it can be about a month-6weeks to get on a boat and to the dealer, sometimes longer. |
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05-06-2018, 12:13 PM | #4 |
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That seems about right...the dealer in Farmington Hills (I see OP is in Oakland County) was able to deliver the car 8 weeks after the order was placed, and about two of those were pre-production. They had an allocation ready to go.
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05-07-2018, 07:45 AM | #5 |
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You're still ahead of me... I put my deposit in exactly 1 month ago today at the dealer. Still hasn't even officially been ordered. Going to be stopping in there today again. Its the 7th of the month, they should know by now if they have an allocation yet or are still just stringing me along. Anyone know when 2019's are hitting production???
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05-07-2018, 09:31 AM | #6 |
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I ordered my M235 in early December 2015 and it was delivered to me in Kansas City in early February 2016. No bad considering the distance and Christmas plant shutdown.
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05-07-2018, 04:53 PM | #9 |
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I'm also having trouble finding one. Really messed up my plans. Ordered a car 3 weeks ago and still don't have a slot.
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05-07-2018, 07:12 PM | #10 |
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I'm not sure whether your location impacts availability so I guess just sit tight. My dealer told me today my production date is May 22nd. The toll-free number at BMW could only say it would be in the second half of the month. So I'm still waiting, too.
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05-08-2018, 08:14 AM | #12 |
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I ordered my M249 20 January 2018 and it's currently as of 7 May 2018 on the train to the port. I'd gotten such a good deal for it I think the dealer thought he could string me along until they got an allocation. Expected to be here late June.
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05-08-2018, 09:08 PM | #13 | |
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Seems to just be how it is right now though. |
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05-09-2018, 08:29 AM | #15 |
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Placed my order for an m240 April 30. Dealer told me production won't start till end of June early July. He said there is going to be no production for this model for may and some of June. Can anyone confirm this?
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Otherwise, if your dealer doesn't have a production # for you, they probably don't have an allocation and probably think they can get one for you in June. Our cars may have been production line buddies! IIRC, we had the same build week (week 17) and as of today, my car is now at the port. |
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Let the wait begin. |
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05-09-2018, 02:21 PM | #19 |
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Same boat here (figuratively and hopefully literally) with week 17. BMW told me based on my wait time at the port so far they would expect it to be on a ship and out by end of the week but couldn't guarantee anything.
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05-09-2018, 03:09 PM | #20 |
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Ordered mine - Feb 20th 2018.
Got my order # - Mar 6th Went into production - April 20th On the boat - May 3rd Expected arrival to the US - May 20th Performance Center delivery date - June 25th So that puts it around 16 weeks from start to finish... Longest 4 months of my life!!! |
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For my 2018 230i: Feb 23rd, 2018: signed my purchase order
March 5th: had my VIN number March 12th: BMW production date April 11th: was told my car reached a US port April 20th: my car was at dealership and ready for delivery |
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05-09-2018, 06:12 PM | #22 |
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I have not had to sign anything on my last 2 cars when I ordered. They didn't even take a deposit.
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