[rightrudder]

Awesome. Thank you.

[winter.zed]

Originally Posted by crabu2

If you have your old VIN, you might want to check the WWL site to see if it might be on a ship..

Trust me - before I canceled the 240 order, my homepage was the WWL site. I checked a couple of times every day.
I went back today - just for fun - and they still don't have a record of it.
My other car (the 330e) is already on a train from Halifax to Toronto - so I'm more than familiar with the tracking process.
That still shows up the database, even though it was offloaded 10 days ago - so there's no chance I missed it while it crossed the ocean (unless it was on a Concorde, of course... )
But they don't fly those things anymore.
Already sold some of the little "upgrade" parts I got the 240. Still have some left. That's why I keep coming back once-in-awhile.
Besides - I'm curious how this whole thing turns out.

On a side note - no offence to the few potential Peugeot owners on this board - but comparing any modern day Peugeot even to a 2 series - is just not fair. They have different standards, and maybe different patents at play.
I'm quickly getting my flame retardant suit on, waiting for the Peugeot owners
Peace.

[barbecuejoe]

Originally Posted by Endaar

My guess? This is only affecting a small number of cars and thus a low priority. Peugeot had to completely stop building that model if my understanding is correct. I guarantee if this was impacting 3-series sedans it would have been resolved by now.

The bulletin is attached.

As I posted previously I gave up on waiting for the 230i that I ordered in January and that has been just sitting in Newark since March waiting for the missing boot cover. I took delivery of an M240i vert instead. My SA followed up with me a couple times since delivery to check how things are going. And today he confirmed to me that the 230i is still stuck in Newark and won't have the part until at least June. I am so glad I went with the M240i. Good luck to anyone still waiting.

[wdc330i]

This close to the new model year and an LCI at that, I would certainly consider bailing.

[HeyMoe53]

Makes me glad I ordered a coupe. Ordered 3/30, it's on the "Otello," due into NYC (Jersey) on 5/9.

[Endaar]

For those considering a 2018, I confirmed with a different dealer that PRODUCTION on 2018 convertibles starts 7/17. So odds are at least some of us will be seeing our 2017s at the same time 2018s are arriving. I think that pretty much ends any willingness I have to take the existing 2017.

Also, I was told that during April, there was a $2000 conquest rebate to the dealer. Not sure where it is but another poster mentioned getting $2000 in consideration from their dealer for the delay - I suspect that's what that is.

I have to check if my dealer will extend that. I'm increasingly unhappy with them.

Endaar

[crabu2]

Conquest rebate.. That's probably to the dealer.. and they can pass some or all of it to the customer.. I wonder what the stipulations are.. Do they only allow it is the customer owns a Benz or Lexus... maybe only against other German brands? Anyone know?

[Endaar]

Originally Posted by crabu2

Conquest rebate.. That's probably to the dealer.. and they can pass some or all of it to the customer.. I wonder what the stipulations are.. Do they only allow it is the customer owns a Benz or Lexus... maybe only against other German brands? Anyone know?

I have a Lexus and if the second dealer is to be believed, that would have qualified me.

[crabu2]

Here's an update.. My car came into port yesterday, so I called BMW today. Crystal there tells me car car's been released to carrier and is expected to be at my dealer on 5/12.

I asked my my car was on the F23 campaign for the boot and she stated no. Might my car still be effected and she just doesn't have the info or is what she's telling me good?


03/08/2017: Order placed - Dealer did not have allocation
03/17/2017: Order placed Status 111 - Dealer did an allocation trade with another dealership
03/31/2017: Order went into Production (status 150)
04/18/2017: Vehicle entered Assembly (status 153) - BMW could not tell me when it went to Body or Paint.
04/19/2017: Vehicle completed Assembly (status 154)
04/19/2017: Production completion date. I got this info from bimmer.work. Confirmed by BMW Genius.
04/19/2017: Released to Carrier (status 182)
04/20/2017: Dispatched from AG (status 190) - I'm told by the Genius it's on its way to Bremerhaven.. unknown if it's by rail or truck.
04/21/2017: Arrived at Port of Exit, Bremerhaven (status 193) Waiting for ship assignment.
04/26/2017: Loaded and shipped on the RoRo Tugela, w/ quick stop at South Hampton UK. Estimated arrival to the Port of Baltimore 05-08-2017
04/27/3017: Left South Hampton UK
05/01/2017: Passed the Azores..
05/07/2017: Arrived at Port of Baltimore (VDC)
05/08/2017: Released to carrier with estimated delivery date of 5/12. (Fingers crossed that it's got the boot.)

[B58togo]

Originally Posted by HeyMoe53

Makes me glad I ordered a coupe. Ordered 3/30, it's on the "Otello," due into NYC (Jersey) on 5/9.

39 days might be a record! I ordered 1/26 and it didn't arrive in Newark until 4/4.

[crabu2]

My convertible built in April is here!.. I'm sitting in it.. won't get PDI till tomorrow.

[crabu2]

ok.. Just got home.. They're going to PDI it tomorrow and check if I can stack the voucher on top of Fleet. If they can. I can't pick up till 5/20.. If not, I'll pick it up by this weekend.

Sorry for the bad pic.. Hope this gives some of you guys hope that the boots are now becoming available... My order went into Production status 3/31.. It didn't finish till late April, but it was built with the boot.

[Endaar]

OK, so with the LCI info out, who's waiting on their 2017 (with zero info as to ETA) versus ordering an '18? Leaning towards the latter here.

[crabu2]

Originally Posted by Endaar

OK, so with the LCI info out, who's waiting on their 2017 (with zero info as to ETA) versus ordering an '18? Leaning towards the latter here.

I think the bigger issue at this point is do you like the '18 better than the '17?

Me... I like that the LCI headlights are LED, but I think the '17 HIDs look way better. I like the '18 tail light better and I like how the '18 NAV adds touch screen. If they didn't change the look of the LCI headlight, but just made them LED, I'd want the '18, but I really dislike the new headlight styling.

Maybe it's just a matter of having the dealer order an '18 to spec and when the '17 comes in ... assuming it's to your liking, make the decision then... The closer to the arrival of the '18s, I have a feeling BMW will start adding incentives to the '17.

[Endaar]

Originally Posted by crabu2

I think the bigger issue at this point is do you like the '18 better than the '17?

Aesthetically I don't really care either way. Honestly I don't see much of a difference, and if I understand correctly the M240 fascias haven't changed at all. My biggest issue with the '17 is the gauge cluster, and that's changed on the '18 so that's a huge plus. Touch-screen nav is nice as well.

Originally Posted by crabu2

Maybe it's just a matter of having the dealer order an '18 to spec and when the '17 comes in ... assuming it's to your liking, make the decision then... The closer to the arrival of the '18s, I have a feeling BMW will start adding incentives to the '17.

That is actually what I'm doing. Dealer is giving me their first '18 built-to-spec, and I can make the call when I'm ready. Probably will depend on when the '17 shows up; early June and I'll likely take it and enjoy the summer. If it pushes much later than that I will wait for the '18. Already had to extend my current lease (and replace the brakes, ugh) so I have some leeway.

[jr_s2k]

So, crabu2, did you end up taking delivery of the 2017? I have appreciated you documenting your experience as I am a few weeks behind you in ordering a similar car.

[crabu2]

Originally Posted by jr_s2k

So, crabu2, did you end up taking delivery of the 2017? I have appreciated you documenting your experience as I am a few weeks behind you in ordering a similar car.

I'm waiting on a voucher, so I should be picking her up Monday. The weather this week is killer.. makes me want to go pick her up now.

[jr_s2k]

Originally Posted by crabu2

I'm waiting on a voucher, so I should be picking her up Monday. The weather this week is killer.. makes me want to go pick her up now.

Hey, crabu2! Sounds like you picked up your convertible this week. How was the experience and what do you think of it so far? Looks like mine is still a couple of weeks away.

[crabu2]

Originally Posted by jr_s2k

Hey, crabu2! Sounds like you picked up your convertible this week. How was the experience and what do you think of it so far? Looks like mine is still a couple of weeks away.

It was more exciting waiting for the car to be built and shipped. As for the new ride, it's just ok... I say that because I'm still breaking in the engine and the weather has been awful.. it's been raining or to cold.

I can tell you the car gets great MPG. I'm getting anywhere from 28 to 31 MPG per tank, but I do mostly highway driving.

I'm guessing, but I expect I'll be past the 1200 miles in the next week. I'll get a better feel for the car once I get past break in.

[Endaar]

Well in the continuing saga of BMW having zero clue what's going on, my car (that had been stuck at the port since early April) showed up at the dealer Friday. Which is good news though a bit puzzling considering they said repairs wouldn't start until June. I have seen the car with my own two eyes though, so I'm not complaining.

Have to sort out delivery still, but aiming to pick up later this week. Assuming all goes well the delay cost me nearly $1300. At least the dealer ate about $900 of that. Lousy situation.

Endaar

[crabu2]

Originally Posted by Endaar

Well in the continuing saga of BMW having zero clue what's going on, my car (that had been stuck at the port since early April) showed up at the dealer Friday. Which is good news though a bit puzzling considering they said repairs wouldn't start until June. I have seen the car with my own two eyes though, so I'm not complaining.

Have to sort out delivery still, but aiming to pick up later this week. Assuming all goes well the delay cost me nearly $1300. At least the dealer ate about $900 of that. Lousy situation.

Endaar

At least the car's done and at the dealer now...

Thanks for the update!

[Endaar]

Ever get the impression something just isn't meant to be? Yeah, that's about where I'm at with this car.

After it sat for two months at the port, I made it a point to inspect the car before even scheduling a delivery date. Checked it out early yesterday morning and it was fine.

Went to pick it up tonight, and the guy bringing the car out from the service area clipped a curb and damaged a wheel. And of course since the dark wheels are more popular now, they don't have a wheel they can pull off another car and have to order one.

FWIW I refused delivery and have yet to sign anything. I was not taking the car home with any damage. Waited this long - I'm just hoping the wheel is available locally and doesn't have to come from Europe.