Short Delivery Date Question

424D57 · 11-10-2010, 12:12 PM

I've seen several posters around referencing delivery dates that are days (and sometimes weeks) away. The M3 I ordered hit the VPC almost a week ago which I would think puts the car significantly closer than some of the stated delivery dates I've seen here in the forums.

So, the question - is it usual to get a date from the dealer well in advance of delivery, or are these instances of some dealers being more on top of the vehicle tracking than might be the norm? I'm mostly just curious; this is the first BMW I've ordered, I like my dealership and they've been the best experience I've had in town, but 1/3 dealers in town is a pretty small sample size as compared with experiences country wide.

Thanks,

424D57

maiken21 · 11-10-2010, 12:49 PM

The only reason I knew my exact date of delivery was because I did Performance Delivery at the factory in South Carolina. It's very popular delivery so they schedule exact days. Don't know about others.

maiken21 · 11-10-2010, 12:50 PM

On a side note, that specific date could change if there are delays in shipping or issues at VPC. I hope that doesn't happen.

424D57 · 11-10-2010, 02:47 PM

Good to know; wanted to do PC but rarely get time away from work (and I'm already going to be taking a couple days to get through 1200 mi real quick like!).

Thanks for the info much appreciated.

11-10-2010, 12:12 PM	#1
424D57 Private 1 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2011.5 E92 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: US iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011.5 M3 [0.00]	Short Delivery Date Question I've seen several posters around referencing delivery dates that are days (and sometimes weeks) away. The M3 I ordered hit the VPC almost a week ago which I would think puts the car significantly closer than some of the stated delivery dates I've seen here in the forums. So, the question - is it usual to get a date from the dealer well in advance of delivery, or are these instances of some dealers being more on top of the vehicle tracking than might be the norm? I'm mostly just curious; this is the first BMW I've ordered, I like my dealership and they've been the best experience I've had in town, but 1/3 dealers in town is a pretty small sample size as compared with experiences country wide. Thanks, 424D57
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

11-10-2010, 12:49 PM	#2
maiken21 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 Competition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	The only reason I knew my exact date of delivery was because I did Performance Delivery at the factory in South Carolina. It's very popular delivery so they schedule exact days. Don't know about others.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-10-2010, 12:50 PM	#3
maiken21 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 Competition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	On a side note, that specific date could change if there are delays in shipping or issues at VPC. I hope that doesn't happen.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-10-2010, 02:47 PM	#4
424D57 Private 1 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2011.5 E92 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: US iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011.5 M3 [0.00]	Good to know; wanted to do PC but rarely get time away from work (and I'm already going to be taking a couple days to get through 1200 mi real quick like!). Thanks for the info much appreciated.
	Appreciate 0 Quote