Started production EARLY!

Want the thrill · 06-25-2011, 07:19 PM

Had a week 28 build slot and just checked and the car is in production with a June 30th completion date! How slim do you think my chances are of doing a Performance Center delivery for the week of July 4th? We would be able to fly down to get the X and have family watch the kids.

LEDZEP · 06-25-2011, 07:27 PM

Wait... didn't you already get your X3?

When I was trying to squeeze PCD into my plans, I was hoping for Memorial Day weekend, but that didn't pan out. It might be possible, but the odds are against you. I guess the first question is - did you request PCD when you placed the order? If not, you may be SOL. If you did, then it shouldn't be long before you get a call with the proposed dates.

Want the thrill · 06-25-2011, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

Wait... didn't you already get your X3?

When I was trying to squeeze PCD into my plans, I was hoping for Memorial Day weekend, but that didn't pan out. It might be possible, but the odds are against you. I guess the first question is - did you request PCD when you placed the order? If not, you may be SOL. If you did, then it shouldn't be long before you get a call with the proposed dates.

Long story short, I did get my X3 back in May. Dealer screwed up my order and it came in without the premium sound on it. To make things right, my dealer ordered me a new one and let me keep the incorrect one as a loaner until the new one was ready. They didn't have any June build slots, so I got a July build date with a week 28 slot. I didn't ask for PCD because I never thought in a million years things would line up that the X would be done by the week of the 4th. We planned on visiting with family over the Holiday (who could watch the kids that week), so it would work out great to fly down and pick it up. I knew it would be a LONG shot, but wow, would that be awesome if they could squeeze me in.

Radioactive · 06-25-2011, 07:42 PM

Good Luck with the new one. What's happening with the free "309's"?

Want the thrill · 06-25-2011, 07:48 PM

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Good Luck with the new one. What's happening with the free "309's"?

Ended up getting them at cost on the new one ($275). I also added the power tailgate to the order since it was no longer holding up production. The dealer has really bent over backwards to make us happy while we are waiting on the new one. I have the 35i as a loaner, they are paying for my first oil change at 2,000 miles (outside of the regular maintenance) and have been filling up the gas tank every week for me as well. They sure did turn a negative into a positive!

jaybert · 06-25-2011, 07:53 PM

holy crap, i just ordered my car this past tuesday and I just checked again and it is just went to start of production as well!!

Want the thrill · 06-25-2011, 07:56 PM

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holy crap, i just ordered my car this past tuesday and I just checked again and it is just went to start of production as well!!

Congrats! I was shocked too when I checked today. Mine shouldn't have started until the second week of July. Guess they are finally getting caught up on orders.

jaybert · 06-26-2011, 12:46 PM

i called the 800 number and it told me start of production, but July 11th completion date. is that strange? 2 weeks from when it says it is in production to estimated completion date? Maybe i'm misreading what "start of production" means on the website / in production means on the 1-800 number and just means BMW has accepted the order and is in their system?

utcadman · 06-26-2011, 09:21 PM

Ugggg... I ordered back at the end of May with production in week 28. This thread got me all excited! Just to call and still not scheduled.... Bummer...

Want the thrill · 06-26-2011, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by utcadman

Ugggg... I ordered back at the end of May with production in week 28. This thread got me all excited! Just to call and still not scheduled.... Bummer...

Hang in there and keep checking! The status could change this week

Dreamboy · 06-29-2011, 08:25 AM

Good, your production started early.
I have the July 2nd scheduled start, no change yet, still 'On Order', waiting...

509trooper · 06-29-2011, 06:27 PM

I'm not sure how reliable this is but I was told the plant may shut down for a few days for the 4th.

Want the thrill · 06-29-2011, 06:41 PM

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I'm not sure how reliable this is but I was told the plant may shut down for a few days for the 4th.

Yep, that is true. I don't think my X will ship until the week of the 11th unless they get it sent out July 1st.

XB101 · 06-29-2011, 08:30 PM

One month to build and one month to ship?

jaybert · 06-30-2011, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Want the thrill

Yep, that is true. I don't think my X will ship until the week of the 11th unless they get it sent out July 1st.

Has the 1800 number told you any status than in production?

Want the thrill · 06-30-2011, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jaybert

Has the 1800 number told you any status than in production?

Nope, just that it'll be done June 30th (today!!!) as a matter of fact

Dreamboy · 06-30-2011, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Want the thrill

Nope, just that it'll be done June 30th (today!!!) as a matter of fact

My car started production yesterday, but the estimated completion is Jul 13th, my CA says it will be built in couple of days, dono

Anyone have an idea of the production time? I understand they close for the 4th of July.

Shaw · 06-30-2011, 01:31 PM

keep us posted once you collect the car...

Want the thrill · 06-30-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dreamboy

My car started production yesterday, but the estimated completion is Jul 13th, my CA says it will be built in couple of days, dono

Anyone have an idea of the production time? I understand they close for the 4th of July.

From start to finish the X3 takes 40 hours (usually in 5 days it is done). The plant is closed for several days around the 4th so I'm sure that is why your completion date is a little bit longer than usual.

walendvay · 06-30-2011, 03:44 PM

I can't wait for them to start on my car. verbally, I heard "2nd week of july" from the GM at the dealer. My order is at status 112 and has been for 1.5 weeks. Wish they'd start my car early!

periwinkle · 06-30-2011, 05:41 PM

WTT, why did you decide to switch from 35i to 28i?

Want the thrill · 06-30-2011, 06:05 PM

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WTT, why did you decide to switch from 35i to 28i?

I didn't switch......still getting the 35i. The dealer screwed up the order on the first one that came in so I'm driving it as a loaner until my next one gets here

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