Production Update

JDS · 12-18-2014, 01:06 PM

I called BMW Customer Service this afternoon to check on my production status, since the automated system never seems to update.

I was told my car is now confirmed for production on 02/07/15 with a 6-10 week window from production to delivery.

Just thought I would let everyone know. I ordered the car on 11/18/14

James.

Carl L · 12-18-2014, 01:09 PM

Thanks for the update. Sucks but all I can say is it'll be worth the wait...stay strong.

sunnyboy · 12-18-2014, 01:26 PM

Hang in there buddy. I put my deposit in Dec 2013, spec out the car in Apr 2014, production of the car was July 9, 2014, and car in hand Sept 4, 2014.

It is a pain, but after delivery, you will know why every minute of the wait was worth it.

Damasconian · 12-18-2014, 01:27 PM

Well worth the wait. In a way I'm sad the whole process is behind me. Waiting was part of the fun, even if I didn't realize it at the time.

JDS · 12-18-2014, 01:32 PM

Thanks for the perspectives. It is definitely an "interesting" time, filled with much anticipation.

Would you say this is a "normal" timeframe? I have heard things about delays due to the CF roof and the 19" wheels. Part of my reason for posting (which I forgot to articulate) was to see how this is comparing to others with orders placed around the same time.

yosman8 · 12-18-2014, 01:54 PM

Lol. Placed order in July and the car is just now arriving in U.S. Everyone has to wait man, some people get lucky, most don't.

idocm4 · 12-18-2014, 02:04 PM

Yeah, I'm one of the lucky ones. My dealer had an allocation for the car so the whole process from ordering to delivery took about a month and a half. Hang in there OP. Good things come to those who wait...

AW BMW · 12-18-2014, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JDS

I called BMW Customer Service this afternoon to check on my production status, since the automated system never seems to update.

I was told my car is now confirmed for production on 02/07/15 with a 6-10 week window from production to delivery.

Just thought I would let everyone know. I ordered the car on 11/18/14

James.

I placed my order 10/11 and my car was finally suppose to go into production week 49 and was moved to week 6 next year. I called today to see if any changes for the production date but still the same week 6. My order is a stripper m3 with the carbon fiber roof.

BMV///M3 · 12-18-2014, 02:38 PM

Man.....those are some serious delays, I feel for you guys. I'm looking at April/May to place an order. If these delays keep up I might as well wait for the 2016. Hope they get this solved quick. BMW should put out an official press notice or something to keep their customers informed.

m4pewpew · 12-18-2014, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDS

I called BMW Customer Service this afternoon to check on my production status, since the automated system never seems to update.

I was told my car is now confirmed for production on 02/07/15 with a 6-10 week window from production to delivery.

Just thought I would let everyone know. I ordered the car on 11/18/14

James.

I waited about 4 months to finally get the production started so I know how you feel. But after that things got going pretty quick. This is probably normal for special orders.

AMPowerJ · 12-18-2014, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Damasconian

Well worth the wait. In a way I'm sad the whole process is behind me. Waiting was part of the fun, even if I didn't realize it at the time.

+1

JonnyM3 · 12-18-2014, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDS

I called BMW Customer Service this afternoon to check on my production status, since the automated system never seems to update.

I was told my car is now confirmed for production on 02/07/15 with a 6-10 week window from production to delivery.

Just thought I would let everyone know. I ordered the car on 11/18/14

James.

Lmao I think we ordered same week, AND my CA just told me the same production date earlier. Did we just become best friends?

MaX PL · 12-18-2014, 03:58 PM

Heres my story:

Ordered car Oct 4th, got production # few weeks later. Car went into production early November, shipped early December and was scheduled to arrive last week.

Called my dealer and apparently thats not my production #; not the car I've been tracking this whole time.
No, my production # was apparently switched with someone else by BMW because there is a delay with full leather. They switched the # sometime in late October when the new production # was created and didn't tell anyone.

My October 4th order is now scheduled to be built early January with a late January delivery they claim, but I know thats likely to be early to mid February more likely.

So yeh, a ton of excitement a week before Christmas was wiped out by this awful, awful news.

JS919 · 12-18-2014, 03:58 PM

I placed an order for a M3 Oct. 15th. Production was completed on Nov. 17th. The car arrives at Port Hueneme in California on Dec. 21st.

I think your production delays may be more likely because of your dealership not having a current allocation when they placed your order. The system will accept your order but wont give it a production date until the dealer has an available allocation. That being said, you may be able to find a dealer that actually has an allocation and get your car into production faster.

JS919 · 12-18-2014, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaX PL

Heres my story:

Ordered car Oct 4th, got production # few weeks later. Car went into production early November, shipped early December and was scheduled to arrive last week.

Called my dealer and apparently thats not my production #; not the car I've been tracking this whole time.
No, my production # was apparently switched with someone else by BMW because there is a delay with full leather.

My October 4th order is now scheduled to be built early January with a late January delivery they claim, but I know thats likely to be early to mid February more likely.

So yeh, a ton of excitement a week before Christmas was wiped out by this awful, awful news.

I believe they are BSing you. My M3 order has full leather and completed production on 11/17.

JDS · 12-18-2014, 04:03 PM

My dealer had an allocation. I was given my production number on the same day I ordered the car at the dealer, i.e. 11/18.

JonnyM3 · 12-18-2014, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JS919

I placed an order for a M3 Oct. 15th. Production was completed on Nov. 17th. The car arrives at Port Hueneme in California on Dec. 21st.

I think your production delays may be more likely because of your dealership not having a current allocation when they placed your order. The system will accept your order but wont give it a production date until the dealer has an available allocation. That being said, you may be able to find a dealer that actually has an allocation and get your car into production faster.

Wrong, I was status 112 a day after. There's crazy delays with the M3/M4s you missed it by a month....lucky

MaX PL · 12-18-2014, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JS919

I believe they are BSing you. My M3 order has full leather and completed production on 11/17.

No they're not. I confirmed with Golfrrr that there is a delay bulletin. Maybe its just for Sakhir and not the others.

JustChris · 12-18-2014, 04:18 PM

No delay on full SO leather, I've gone from Nov 10 order to built last week. Do have sunroof though so I think I jumped forward on that? Who knows how it works, luck plays its part!

JS919 · 12-18-2014, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JonnyM3

Wrong, I was status 112 a day after. There's crazy delays with the M3/M4s you missed it by a month....lucky

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaX PL

No they're not. I confirmed with Golfrrr that there is a delay bulletin. Maybe its just for Sakhir and not the others.

I guess I must of hit the sweet spot. One of you ordered just before me and the other just after and my car is going to be here in a few days. Suck to be you

!!

Jacky Treehorn · 12-18-2014, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JonnyM3

Lmao I think we ordered same week, AND my CA just told me the same production date earlier. Did we just become best friends?

Make that 3 of us ....I ordered in November as well.....and I was told "week 7". Second week in February

This wait is maddening, I ordered carbon roof, 18s, speed cloth..

fun2drv · 12-18-2014, 06:50 PM

I put my name on the list at my dealer back in Sep 13 the day after they showed the car for the first time. I put my '04 M3 up for sale a week later and it was gone in less than 24 hrs. Completed the order process on 10 Feb 14 and at first had a build date in June. Went through 4 different delays and finally opted for ED in order to force a build date on BMW. Picked up my car on 23 Sep and drop it off on the 29th. Took delivery back in OH on 5 Nov. Talk about a LONG WAIT!!! I loved my '04 M3, but I have to say that the new car is just a BEAST! Well worth the wait!

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Carl L Major 196 Rep 1,248 Posts Drives: '15 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: West Coast iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the update. Sucks but all I can say is it'll be worth the wait...stay strong.
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sunnyboy Lieutenant 127 Rep 451 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 - SO/SS, 6MT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (3) Garage List 2018 Porsche 911 GTS [0.00]	Hang in there buddy. I put my deposit in Dec 2013, spec out the car in Apr 2014, production of the car was July 9, 2014, and car in hand Sept 4, 2014. It is a pain, but after delivery, you will know why every minute of the wait was worth it.
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Damasconian Lieutenant Colonel 742 Rep 1,555 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Well worth the wait. In a way I'm sad the whole process is behind me. Waiting was part of the fun, even if I didn't realize it at the time. __________________ 2015 M4 6-MT
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JDS Lieutenant 192 Rep 495 Posts Drives: 2021 MBB F97 X3MC Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: East Midlands iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the perspectives. It is definitely an "interesting" time, filled with much anticipation. Would you say this is a "normal" timeframe? I have heard things about delays due to the CF roof and the 19" wheels. Part of my reason for posting (which I forgot to articulate) was to see how this is comparing to others with orders placed around the same time. __________________ Drives: 2021 F97 X3MC LCI - Marina Bay Blue Metallic Gone: 2019 G16 840i GC - Frozen Bluestone Metallic Gone: 2018 F80 M3C - Sakhir II Orange Metallic Gone: 2015 F80 M3 - Mineral Grey Metallic
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yosman8 First Lieutenant 166 Rep 311 Posts Drives: with no oil Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Los Angeles + Minneapolis iTrader: (0)	Lol. Placed order in July and the car is just now arriving in U.S. Everyone has to wait man, some people get lucky, most don't. __________________ 2015 MW/SO F80 M3 6MT (Current) 2008 E90 M3 6MT (Sold)
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idocm4 Lieutenant 190 Rep 570 Posts Drives: MG F82 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Baton Rouge, LA. iTrader: (3)	Yeah, I'm one of the lucky ones. My dealer had an allocation for the car so the whole process from ordering to delivery took about a month and a half. Hang in there OP. Good things come to those who wait...
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BMV///M3 Major 419 Rep 1,068 Posts Drives: BMW f80 M3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	Man.....those are some serious delays, I feel for you guys. I'm looking at April/May to place an order. If these delays keep up I might as well wait for the 2016. Hope they get this solved quick. BMW should put out an official press notice or something to keep their customers informed.
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MaX PL Major 533 Rep 1,415 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Heres my story: Ordered car Oct 4th, got production # few weeks later. Car went into production early November, shipped early December and was scheduled to arrive last week. Called my dealer and apparently thats not my production #; not the car I've been tracking this whole time. No, my production # was apparently switched with someone else by BMW because there is a delay with full leather. They switched the # sometime in late October when the new production # was created and didn't tell anyone. My October 4th order is now scheduled to be built early January with a late January delivery they claim, but I know thats likely to be early to mid February more likely. So yeh, a ton of excitement a week before Christmas was wiped out by this awful, awful news.
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JS919 First Lieutenant 97 Rep 380 Posts Drives: M3 CS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Henderson, NV iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 CS [0.00]	I placed an order for a M3 Oct. 15th. Production was completed on Nov. 17th. The car arrives at Port Hueneme in California on Dec. 21st. I think your production delays may be more likely because of your dealership not having a current allocation when they placed your order. The system will accept your order but wont give it a production date until the dealer has an available allocation. That being said, you may be able to find a dealer that actually has an allocation and get your car into production faster.
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JDS Lieutenant 192 Rep 495 Posts Drives: 2021 MBB F97 X3MC Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: East Midlands iTrader: (1)	My dealer had an allocation. I was given my production number on the same day I ordered the car at the dealer, i.e. 11/18. __________________ Drives: 2021 F97 X3MC LCI - Marina Bay Blue Metallic Gone: 2019 G16 840i GC - Frozen Bluestone Metallic Gone: 2018 F80 M3C - Sakhir II Orange Metallic Gone: 2015 F80 M3 - Mineral Grey Metallic
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JustChris General 17590 Rep 25,141 Posts Drives: Tesla MYRWD Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	No delay on full SO leather, I've gone from Nov 10 order to built last week. Do have sunroof though so I think I jumped forward on that? Who knows how it works, luck plays its part! __________________ My car made front page of Bimmerpost
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fun2drv Lieutenant 262 Rep 561 Posts Drives: '23 M5 Comp Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Columbia, TN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M5 [10.00] 2023 BMW M5 [0.00]	I put my name on the list at my dealer back in Sep 13 the day after they showed the car for the first time. I put my '04 M3 up for sale a week later and it was gone in less than 24 hrs. Completed the order process on 10 Feb 14 and at first had a build date in June. Went through 4 different delays and finally opted for ED in order to force a build date on BMW. Picked up my car on 23 Sep and drop it off on the 29th. Took delivery back in OH on 5 Nov. Talk about a LONG WAIT!!! I loved my '04 M3, but I have to say that the new car is just a BEAST! Well worth the wait!
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