Long delivery lead times?

gosco · 01-20-2015, 01:11 PM

How long has anyone had to wait for delivery?

I originally ordered mid-October with delivery in early Dec - it was a condition of the price I negotiated. This was revised to early March, and is now late March. The is for a 218i Sport with which I can only assume the delay might be because I ordered the sunroof, which will have a limited production run for RHD UK demand most probably.

My experience of BMW dealer customer service has been pretty disappointing so far!

Kitjai · 01-21-2015, 07:05 PM

I have to say each dealer group varies. Also each group have different stock allocated to them so its really pot luck.

I was fortunate to be able to order an xdrive model in mid oct and get delivered in first week dec. the model was so new it was such a hassle finding an insurance company to insure the car as the model was not on the system.

gosco · 01-22-2015, 06:39 AM

This dealer must be at the bottom of the pile for getting stock then

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They're saying that BMW have totally underestimated the demand there is for this model

Perhaps I'll cancel the order and just wait for the 2016 X1. I might get it quicker!

mgerousis · 07-15-2015, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by gosco

This dealer must be at the bottom of the pile for getting stock then

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They're saying that BMW have totally underestimated the demand there is for this model

Perhaps I'll cancel the order and just wait for the 2016 X1. I might get it quicker!

Yeap! I did the same and I do not regret it! Waiting for place the order on my new X1 which looks amazing!!!

aandre · 07-23-2015, 11:29 AM

I ordered my new AT on 30 March 2015 from a dealer near London and was promised delivery by 30 June (13 weeks). Delivery was early by 2-3 weeks.

After 400 miles, I'm very happy with the performance and quality.

Colin from Oz · 09-11-2015, 03:23 AM

I complained about the delivery time I was given in March 2015 ... 6-7 months !!!!

I made it a condition of my order to have a maximum of 4 months and ordered on 1 April to receive the car before end-July - 4 months.

They contacted the importer and arranged improved delivery for all future orders to their garages in Belgium.

Aandre - I have a question for you, as you have the same car. When you turn on the engine, with nothing/nobody on the rear seats, do you get a seatbelt warning on the display panel for the three back seats that shows red for 30 seconds? Thanks. I posted the question in another thread, but nobody has responded so far. http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1171051

Terry1100 · 03-05-2016, 09:04 AM

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How long has anyone had to wait for delivery?

My 216d SE was ordered in early December 2015 and arrived yesterday (4th March 2016)

There was a very long list of options including sunroof

ChrisLeGrand · 04-17-2016, 11:44 AM

Ordered early December I took delivery mid March for the UK 16 plate but it was a straightforward 218i with the safety options.

Arctic Drifter · 04-20-2016, 11:58 AM

I placed my order last week but was lucky that the dealer had an order for a demo car that was not locked regarding options, so my car will be produced in the middle of may with delivery late may/early june.

Sorry to hear that not all of you had the same luck.

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gosco New Member 7 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 218i Sport AT Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Long delivery lead times? How long has anyone had to wait for delivery? I originally ordered mid-October with delivery in early Dec - it was a condition of the price I negotiated. This was revised to early March, and is now late March. The is for a 218i Sport with which I can only assume the delay might be because I ordered the sunroof, which will have a limited production run for RHD UK demand most probably. My experience of BMW dealer customer service has been pretty disappointing so far! Last edited by gosco; 01-20-2015 at 04:01 PM..
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Kitjai New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 220d xdrive active tourer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I have to say each dealer group varies. Also each group have different stock allocated to them so its really pot luck. I was fortunate to be able to order an xdrive model in mid oct and get delivered in first week dec. the model was so new it was such a hassle finding an insurance company to insure the car as the model was not on the system.
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gosco New Member 7 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 218i Sport AT Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	This dealer must be at the bottom of the pile for getting stock then . They're saying that BMW have totally underestimated the demand there is for this model Perhaps I'll cancel the order and just wait for the 2016 X1. I might get it quicker! Last edited by gosco; 01-22-2015 at 07:20 AM..
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aandre New Member 3 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 218d luxury AT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I ordered my new AT on 30 March 2015 from a dealer near London and was promised delivery by 30 June (13 weeks). Delivery was early by 2-3 weeks. After 400 miles, I'm very happy with the performance and quality.
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Colin from Oz New Member 7 Rep 11 Posts Drives: Active Tourer 218i Luxury Auto Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	I complained about the delivery time I was given in March 2015 ... 6-7 months !!!! I made it a condition of my order to have a maximum of 4 months and ordered on 1 April to receive the car before end-July - 4 months. They contacted the importer and arranged improved delivery for all future orders to their garages in Belgium. Aandre - I have a question for you, as you have the same car. When you turn on the engine, with nothing/nobody on the rear seats, do you get a seatbelt warning on the display panel for the three back seats that shows red for 30 seconds? Thanks. I posted the question in another thread, but nobody has responded so far. http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1171051
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ChrisLeGrand Registered 2 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW 218i Active tourer Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Delivered to Dealer end of February! Ordered early December I took delivery mid March for the UK 16 plate but it was a straightforward 218i with the safety options.
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Arctic Drifter Soffpotatis 11 Rep 31 Posts Drives: BMW M3 E92 6MT Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	I placed my order last week but was lucky that the dealer had an order for a demo car that was not locked regarding options, so my car will be produced in the middle of may with delivery late may/early june. Sorry to hear that not all of you had the same luck. __________________ Garage: M3 6MT (E92)
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