Canadians/Toronto: Car in transit but Dealer said 3 weeks for delivery???

Pinoyako · 07-15-2011, 05:53 PM

Hello. I live in Toronto and ordered my X3. STatus according to the #800 (BMW Canada) that car is IN-TRANSIT...yet dealer is still saying that delivery is 1st week of August!!! How come??? 3 weeks??? Spartanburg is about 14hrs from TO!!! My CA is useless, since I bought car he never returned my calls....ever!!! Spoke with the manager and told me 1ST week of Aug? Any of you in Toronto and got a status of IN-TRANSIT and how many days from that staus and pick up??? Thanks guys....just the wait is killing me

colton_matthias · 07-15-2011, 06:18 PM

Thats too bad... what dealer you got it from?? Town and Country or Autohaus?? I have to say the CA's there are only after your sale and nothing more.... used to go there but I bought mine at Parkview BMW this time and my CA has been wonderful even after delivery. She even asked if I wanted to participate in the xDrive driving event even after I bought the car and signed everything and even offered to get me accessories such as touch up paint and key chains with her employee discount.

Took 2 months from time to order to delivery... took only like 1 week for in transit... My CA even sent me the ETA sheet and production sheet when I asked for it.

Hope everything goes well for you =S.

tuco44 · 07-15-2011, 07:28 PM

I'm not in Toronto, but I suggest you relax. If the info says "in transit", that could mean anything, including sitting in a rail yard waiting to be loaded or unloaded. I don't think the dealer's 3 week estimate is too far off, all things considered. I think most dealers would rather err on the conservative side, then if you get it earlier, you are happy. As Colton said above, 2 months from order to delivery is what most of us experienced.

When did you order?

Mingstar88 · 07-15-2011, 07:53 PM

we ordered may 30, supposedly it's out of factory when I called in yesterday. waiting for shipment, so 2 months essentially. we bought ours @ Town / Country

colton_matthias · 07-15-2011, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mingstar88

we ordered may 30, supposedly it's out of factory when I called in yesterday. waiting for shipment, so 2 months essentially. we bought ours @ Town / Country

Predictably Town + Country... Just try Parkview BMW next time you buy a car... as well, i know that their car service isn't that good as their loners are usually not BMW (have to book well in advance in order to get a BMW loaner). However, Parkview BMW gives BMW loaners no matter what...

ZipSpeed · 07-15-2011, 09:21 PM

I ordered mine at the end April and I'm still waiting on mine. Production of the vehicle was done two Fridays ago. I was expecting it mid June but dealer kept delaying it.

tuco44 · 07-15-2011, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mingstar88

we ordered may 30, supposedly it's out of factory when I called in yesterday. waiting for shipment, so 2 months essentially. we bought ours @ Town / Country

Then you should have it around the end of July, on schedule.

XB101 · 07-15-2011, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ZipSpeed

I ordered mine at the end April and I'm still waiting on mine. Production of the vehicle was done two Fridays ago. I was expecting it mid June but dealer kept delaying it.

Hey there. I hope you get yours soon. I am in Calgary too and made the deal late June. You should be getting your soon though. 2.5 months now and say end of July it's 3 months. IF that is the timeline then I would get mine end of Sept.

Back to the OP. 2 months sounds like is the best case scenario. Waiting is hard. Best of luck!

Pinoyako · 07-15-2011, 11:24 PM

Thanks for posting....I guess I am not alone. I ordered mine June 8th. And by the looks of it, us Canucks have to wait 2 months for this car(better than a 6 month wait like others). Now I know I have to wait patiently...so let's bring out the marshmallows and sing Kumbaya while waiting for our cars....."misery loves company!!"

75bullish · 07-16-2011, 01:53 AM

Hi owners, when you order the X3 (in Canada), is the roof rail a standard feature?
My dealer now tells me it is standard but I will need to pay $150 extra for it.
I find this hard to believe.
Long story. The car is now on its way to the dealer but I am going to fight real hard not to pay for this.

colton_matthias · 07-16-2011, 09:24 AM

If u order m sport than it is standard (black high gloss with matte silver a no cost option). Without m sport. The rails are $150.

75bullish · 07-16-2011, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by colton_matthias

If u order m sport than it is standard (black high gloss with matte silver a no cost option). Without m sport. The rails are $150.

No I am not getting a m sport.
You are right, if it is standard it should be a no cost option.
The wife is guessing the dealer made a mistake and included it in the order to BMW. I tend to think she is nailed on.

colton_matthias · 07-16-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 75bullish

No I am not getting a m sport.
You are right, if it is standard it should be a no cost option.
The wife is guessing the dealer made a mistake and included it in the order to BMW. I tend to think she is nailed on.

The rails are not standard without the M Sport package... It is a $150 option.

Spitfire · 07-17-2011, 03:22 PM

I was told the same, but it showed up in a week and a bit. I think they give you the worst case timing. There are a lot of handoffs and check points that have to happen as the car moves forward. Its not as simple as putting it on a truck and rolling out.

smoothmoka · 07-19-2011, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinoyako

Thanks for posting....I guess I am not alone. I ordered mine June 8th. And by the looks of it, us Canucks have to wait 2 months for this car(better than a 6 month wait like others). Now I know I have to wait patiently...so let's bring out the marshmallows and sing Kumbaya while waiting for our cars....."misery loves company!!"

Hey Pinoyako...does that mean you're pinoy

Pinoy din ako!

I ordered my x3 end of March and got it end of May...hang in there!

Pinoyako · 07-19-2011, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by smoothmoka

Hey Pinoyako...does that mean you're pinoy

Pinoy din ako!

I ordered my x3 end of March and got it end of May...hang in there!

Yes!!!Kabayan!!! What is the color of your X3??? So if I see you I will know it's you!!!

pokerface · 07-20-2011, 10:08 AM

^ I think we'll need a Canada regional forum soon for F25

smoothmoka · 07-20-2011, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Pinoyako

Yes!!!Kabayan!!! What is the color of your X3??? So if I see you I will know it's you!!!

Space Grey...de-badged

Pinoyako · 07-20-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by smoothmoka

Space Grey...de-badged

De-badged?!!! Nice

Shaw · 07-22-2011, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Pinoyako

Hello. I live in Toronto and ordered my X3. STatus according to the #800 (BMW Canada) that car is IN-TRANSIT...yet dealer is still saying that delivery is 1st week of August!!! How come??? 3 weeks??? Spartanburg is about 14hrs from TO!!! My CA is useless, since I bought car he never returned my calls....ever!!! Spoke with the manager and told me 1ST week of Aug? Any of you in Toronto and got a status of IN-TRANSIT and how many days from that staus and pick up??? Thanks guys....just the wait is killing me

you've got several factors such as how fast the train towards Toronto gets filled up (they don't run a train just for your car you know...

) now that can take some time...
mine also took around the same time (2-3 weeks)

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Pinoyako Enlisted Member 5 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 28i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	Canadians/Toronto: Car in transit but Dealer said 3 weeks for delivery??? Hello. I live in Toronto and ordered my X3. STatus according to the #800 (BMW Canada) that car is IN-TRANSIT...yet dealer is still saying that delivery is 1st week of August!!! How come??? 3 weeks??? Spartanburg is about 14hrs from TO!!! My CA is useless, since I bought car he never returned my calls....ever!!! Spoke with the manager and told me 1ST week of Aug? Any of you in Toronto and got a status of IN-TRANSIT and how many days from that staus and pick up??? Thanks guys....just the wait is killing me
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colton_matthias Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X3 M Sport Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Thats too bad... what dealer you got it from?? Town and Country or Autohaus?? I have to say the CA's there are only after your sale and nothing more.... used to go there but I bought mine at Parkview BMW this time and my CA has been wonderful even after delivery. She even asked if I wanted to participate in the xDrive driving event even after I bought the car and signed everything and even offered to get me accessories such as touch up paint and key chains with her employee discount. Took 2 months from time to order to delivery... took only like 1 week for in transit... My CA even sent me the ETA sheet and production sheet when I asked for it. Hope everything goes well for you =S.
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tuco44 Colonel 644 Rep 2,294 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Canada iTrader: (0)	I'm not in Toronto, but I suggest you relax. If the info says "in transit", that could mean anything, including sitting in a rail yard waiting to be loaded or unloaded. I don't think the dealer's 3 week estimate is too far off, all things considered. I think most dealers would rather err on the conservative side, then if you get it earlier, you are happy. As Colton said above, 2 months from order to delivery is what most of us experienced. When did you order? __________________ 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Sunset Orange Previous BMWs - 19 others since 1971.
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Mingstar88 First Lieutenant 78 Rep 390 Posts Drives: BMW X3 35i Join Date: May 2011 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	we ordered may 30, supposedly it's out of factory when I called in yesterday. waiting for shipment, so 2 months essentially. we bought ours @ Town / Country
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ZipSpeed Private 7 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 xDrive35i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta iTrader: (0)	I ordered mine at the end April and I'm still waiting on mine. Production of the vehicle was done two Fridays ago. I was expecting it mid June but dealer kept delaying it.
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Pinoyako Enlisted Member 5 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 28i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	Thanks for posting....I guess I am not alone. I ordered mine June 8th. And by the looks of it, us Canucks have to wait 2 months for this car(better than a 6 month wait like others). Now I know I have to wait patiently...so let's bring out the marshmallows and sing Kumbaya while waiting for our cars....."misery loves company!!"
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75bullish Enlisted Member 6 Rep 35 Posts Drives: BMW X3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Hi owners, when you order the X3 (in Canada), is the roof rail a standard feature? My dealer now tells me it is standard but I will need to pay $150 extra for it. I find this hard to believe. Long story. The car is now on its way to the dealer but I am going to fight real hard not to pay for this.
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colton_matthias Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X3 M Sport Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	If u order m sport than it is standard (black high gloss with matte silver a no cost option). Without m sport. The rails are $150.
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