[elimpfor]

Got my VIN!

From the VIN decoder (http://www.bmwvin.com/), it says production date is 2016-04-10, does that mean it started on that date or that it was finished on that date?

Also, I though you could track the build process from the Owner page, but there is no build tracking system on the BMW Canada that I could find.

[nyalpine90]

your sales person can you give u the most accurate status..

[elimpfor]

Originally Posted by nyalpine90

your sales person can you give u the most accurate status..

My sales person does not give a single F about after sale support. It took everything to get the VIN (had to call the finance guy).

[nyalpine90]

online status is never accurate, few days behind

have you tried calling BMW genius?

[elimpfor]

Originally Posted by nyalpine90

online status is never accurate, few days behind

have you tried calling BMW genius?

I'll give that a go.

[FSociety]

Originally Posted by elimpfor

Got my VIN!

From the VIN decoder (http://www.bmwvin.com/), it says production date is 2016-04-10, does that mean it started on that date or that it was finished on that date?

Also, I though you could track the build process from the Owner page, but there is no build tracking system on the BMW Canada that I could find.

This is what happened in my case, bmwvin said a date but after it finished it reflects the finished date of production.

BMW Genius is your best help or your Advisor (in my case both were helpful)

[ggalanis]

Originally Posted by elimpfor

Got my VIN!

From the VIN decoder (http://www.bmwvin.com/), it says production date is 2016-04-10, does that mean it started on that date or that it was finished on that date?

Also, I though you could track the build process from the Owner page, but there is no build tracking system on the BMW Canada that I could find.

The production date should be the date it is finished production.

I posted this on another thread.
My dealer could check everything except the train ride. He didn't know about how to get that status until I told him where to call.

You will still need someone from the dealership to give you the train info.

Before / during production you can call BMW Canada and using either your VIN or production number, they will tell you the status.

Once it has been released from the factory, I had to ask my salesman for the train ID and car #
Then you can call at : *800-235-2352
say location, then train ID : TTGX (or whatever yours is)
Car # : 691108 (or whatever yours is)
If it has trouble recognizing what you say, and it tries to transfer you to a human being, hang up. I don't think this service is for indirect customers like us... wouldn't want it to stop working or for them to ask for credentials. You can use the keys from your phone to enter the codes to make your life easier.

The system will give you the last city the train checked in at or left from.

Once it made it to montreal, I used the site lhf.com and with your VIN, you can track it from there to the dealership.

Hope this helps.

GG

[elimpfor]

Wow cool thanks guys!

[TonySCV]

Originally Posted by elimpfor

Got my VIN!

From the VIN decoder (http://www.bmwvin.com/), it says production date is 2016-04-10, does that mean it started on that date or that it was finished on that date?

Also, I though you could track the build process from the Owner page, but there is no build tracking system on the BMW Canada that I could find.

It wouldn't have been finished on a Sunday (the plant goes 6 days a week IIRC. The date is the day production was complete, so my guess is the vehicle build completed on Saturday the 9th and is awaiting transport home.

This is a pretty cool video of the entire process to help you pass the time waiting

[elimpfor]

Originally Posted by TonySCV

It wouldn't have been built on a Sunday and IIRC, the date is the day production was complete, so my guess is the vehicle build completed on Friday the 8th and is awaiting transport home.

This is a pretty cool video of the entire process to help you pass the time waiting

Saw that video, really good to see the phases of the build, I also liked this one:

[elimpfor]

Last update I got from dealer is Location Status 182 (apparently means Schedule for Carrier) and Estimated Arrival Date is April 30th.

I'm actually fine with getting it later, I have to leave the car with my auto detailing guy from May 16th to 18th...

The wait...

[TonySCV]

Originally Posted by elimpfor

Last update I got from dealer is Location Status 182 (apparently means Schedule for Carrier) and Estimated Arrival Date is April 30th.

I'm actually fine with getting it later, I have to leave the car with my auto detailing guy from May 16th to 18th...

The wait...

182 means released to carrier, so your car is on its way to your dealer (or the port of exit, then to your dealer). If heading to an exit port (for example, west coast deliveries go via train to Oxnard, which is the port of exit, for final prep, then on a truck to the dealer), status will eventually change to 193 (Arrived at Port of Exit), then 195 (shipped from exit port), then 196 (dealer). If it's going via truck from Spartanburg, it may go a bit faster.

[elimpfor]

Originally Posted by TonySCV

182 means released to carrier, so your car is on its way to your dealer (or the port of exit, then to your dealer). If heading to an exit port (for example, west coast deliveries go via train to Oxnard, which is the port of exit, for final prep, then on a truck to the dealer), status will eventually change to 193 (Arrived at Port of Exit), then 195 (shipped from exit port), then 196 (dealer). If it's going via truck from Spartanburg, it may go a bit faster.

I got a word from the dealer that I'm a 190 now. Quick Google tells me 190 is Dispatched Export. Assuming it is in Montreal for Import processing?

[TonySCV]

Originally Posted by elimpfor

I got a word from the dealer that I'm a 190 now. Quick Google tells me 190 is Dispatched Export. Assuming it is in Montreal for Import processing?

See if you can get the bill of lading # from your dealer, or a train ID #.. something like TTGX1234567 (4 letters, 6 numbers), then you can do more detailed tracking yourself.

[elimpfor]

Was unable to get anything from the dealer, but today, I checked my vin on https://www.lhf.com/tracking and it shows that it is transiting from Montreal to Ottawa, arriving on the 9th!

[vettr]

Nice!

[Jazzster]

Race 'ya up and down Bank Street in August

(actually along the Canal would be better if it weren't for all the tourists driving so damned slow- drives me nuts!)

[Jazzster]

Originally Posted by elimpfor

Was unable to get anything from the dealer, but today, I checked my vin on https://www.lhf.com/tracking and it shows that it is transiting from Montreal to Ottawa, arriving on the 9th!

And did it? Where are the pics and first impressions? Inquiring minds want to know!

[elimpfor]

Originally Posted by JazzGMster

And did it? Where are the pics and first impressions? Inquiring minds want to know!

I took delivery just last Saturday, but right now it is at the detailer for a full frontal Suntek wrap, C.Quartz and extra tint on the front windows. Didn't have time to do anything with it other than drive it there...

I also didn't take many pictures at the dealer because I asked the dealer not to clean it (as per detailer's instructions) and it still had some shipping wrappings, but as I had mentioned, I got the carbon fiber trim installed and mirror caps in CF as well. Here's a taste of what it looks like:





Not the best pictures, I will definitely post more when I get the car back near the end of the week!

[nyalpine90]

I like carbon fiber mirror caps over the grey caps.

i would wrap 2 grey pieces on bumper to carbon fiber, and black grilles

i love the carbon fiber interior


congrats and enjoy!

[elimpfor]

Finally got my car back from the detailer. Extremely happy with the job that Vlad did at Upper Class Detailing. Would highly recommend if you are in the Ottawa area. I got the full hood wrapped in SunTek. Headlights, fogs, bumper, mirror caps, rocker panel, trunk luggage area, door handle cups and rear wheel debris impact area in XPEL, light color correction, polish, C.Quartz entire car, added 50% tint front windows (couldn't add more due to laws). Overally extremely happy! The beast is awesome, a head turner when I pass by people.









I'll post some interior shots later to show off the carbon fiber trim, pretty short on time right now due to long week-end, road-trip it is!

[Jazzster]

That is one stunning ride. You're a lucky man. Did you buy through Otto's or Elite? How was the delivery experience?