Special Orders (M249)

1FUNCAR · 05-06-2018, 11:05 AM

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?

emtrey · 05-06-2018, 11:31 AM

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.

mattc1176 · 05-06-2018, 11:55 AM

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.

Sportstick · 05-06-2018, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mattc1176

After it's built it can be about a month-6weeks to get on a boat and to the dealer, sometimes longer.

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.

makrop · 05-07-2018, 07:45 AM

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???

XutvJet · 05-07-2018, 09:31 AM

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.

baege · 05-07-2018, 11:24 AM

ordered m240i jan 31
delivered april 10 toronto canada with mpe (mpe is port installed so delays delivery a little)

Vitacura · 05-07-2018, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by makrop

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???

I have been searching for a 2018 allocation to replace my M235 convertible, but they are hard to come by. Dealers are telling me 2019 should start production in July.

midlifecrisis · 05-07-2018, 04:53 PM

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.

1FUNCAR · 05-07-2018, 07:12 PM

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.

moldcad · 05-08-2018, 06:11 AM

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Dammit, I can't edit the subject or delete the post. The subject should be "Special Orders (M240)".

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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MarkDemma · 05-08-2018, 08:14 AM

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.

Wakka · 05-08-2018, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Vitacura

I have been searching for a 2018 allocation to replace my M235 convertible, but they are hard to come by. Dealers are telling me 2019 should start production in July.

i ordered from ferman on april 21 because they told me they had one... then after the weekend they email me and said they actually dont

. still waiting.

Seems to just be how it is right now though.

makrop · 05-08-2018, 09:25 PM

I got a production number finally today after a month. Now starts the 6-8 week timeline I was told initially.

vinnypuchik · 05-09-2018, 08:29 AM

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?

fg9ze · 05-09-2018, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by vinnypuchik

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?

I don't believe production is stopping. Just to confirm, are you saying that you got a production #, but the car won't be built until June? If so, that sounds about right based on my experience. I placed my order mid-March and received my production # the same day, but the car wasn't built until 4/26.

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.

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Originally Posted by MarkDemma

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.

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.

vinnypuchik · 05-09-2018, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by fg9ze

I don't believe production is stopping. Just to confirm, are you saying that you got a production #, but the car won't be built until June? If so, that sounds about right based on my experience. I placed my order mid-March and received my production # the same day, but the car wasn't built until 4/26.

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.

I did not get a production # when I ordered the car April 30 so I called the dealer yesterday asking when it would go into production. That's when he told me BMW wouldn't be making any for all of may and part of June. I found this a little odd so I asked why not. Dealer told me BMW wouldn't give them a clear cut answer. I'm just going to assume that the dealer can't get allocation until the end of June/early July.

Let the wait begin.

makrop · 05-09-2018, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by vinnypuchik

I did not get a production # when I ordered the car April 30 so I called the dealer yesterday asking when it would go into production. That's when he told me BMW wouldn't be making any for all of may and part of June. I found this a little odd so I asked why not. Dealer told me BMW wouldn't give them a clear cut answer. I'm just going to assume that the dealer can't get allocation until the end of June/early July.

Let the wait begin.

I hope that's not the case. I just got my production number yesterday, a month after placing deposit at the dealer. I received no indications that it wouldn't actually enter production until July. In fact, they told me it was headed to production Monday. But I'm losing more and more faith in my dealer each day... Gonna be pissed if it sits around for another month and a half before entering production.

mattc1176 · 05-09-2018, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by fg9ze

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.

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.

MikePiper1 · 05-09-2018, 03:09 PM

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!!!

MDF164 · 05-09-2018, 04:03 PM

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

mr_clueless · 05-09-2018, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MDF164

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

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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1FUNCAR Private 21 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Oakland County, MI iTrader: (0)	Special Orders (M240) 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? Last edited by 1FUNCAR; 05-19-2018 at 02:41 PM.. Reason: Typo in Title
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emtrey Captain 92 Rep 857 Posts Drives: 16 M235IX, 06 Carrera S, 335i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	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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mattc1176 Private First Class 74 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 2018 m240i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Matawan, NJ iTrader: (0)	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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makrop Lieutenant 151 Rep 475 Posts Drives: '18 M240i 6MT MGM/CR Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broken Arrow, OK iTrader: (0)	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??? __________________ 18' F22 M240i \| 6MT \| MGM/CR 02' E46 325i \| 5MT \| SBM/B (beater - 200k+) 10' E82 135i \| 6MT \| BSM/CR (sold) 03' E46 330ci \| 5MT \| JB/B (sold)
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midlifecrisis Major 804 Rep 1,208 Posts Drives: 2017 X5 35d, 2019 230i X Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	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. __________________ 2017 X5 35d (Performance Center delivery March 2017) 2019 230i X-drive 2022 M3 base 2000 328i sedan (UUC suspension - still the favorite), 2006 M3 slick top - Alpine White/Cinnamon SOLD! 2008 E90 M3 SOLD! 1991 325iX (both great), 2019 Miata RF - various others not as memorable but gone.
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1FUNCAR Private 21 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Oakland County, MI iTrader: (0)	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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MarkDemma Lieutenant 519 Rep 503 Posts Drives: F22 M240i / E46 330Ci ZHP Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M240i [0.00] 2004 BMW 300Ci ZHP [0.00]	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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makrop Lieutenant 151 Rep 475 Posts Drives: '18 M240i 6MT MGM/CR Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broken Arrow, OK iTrader: (0)	I got a production number finally today after a month. Now starts the 6-8 week timeline I was told initially.
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vinnypuchik New Member 9 Rep 15 Posts Drives: m240i xDrive Join Date: May 2018 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	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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MikePiper1 New Member 8 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i Xdrive Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	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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MDF164 New Member 5 Rep 16 Posts Drives: ‘18 230i SeaBlu THP Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Route 66 iTrader: (0)	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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