Amending order / Production delay ??

marmite · 03-23-2011, 07:14 AM

Help peeps..

I want to add DAB to my order (and possibly 19" alloys - if that doesn't happen, I won't sweat over it), but I think I made a mistake not ordering DAB..

But.. I'm very nervous about delaying my delivery

At the moment my order is status 1100, production week 17, ETD week 23 (beginning of June).

Have spoken to the dealer - and they can't give any guarantees, they have changed mine/others before without incurring delay, but they just do not know from the sounds of it..

What's even worse, is, if it were delayed, I have no idea for how long?!

Any advise please??

lateshow · 03-23-2011, 07:19 AM

My order was delayed from March 21 to April 11th. I cannot tell you for sure if my change caused the delay because my dealer was not informed. All I know is that I was seemingly locked in until I added Sat Radio.

If you search through threads you'll get varying opinions on this. My guess in your case is that your build is far enough out for it not to be a problem to change.

I would agree with your decisions as well.

sfax · 03-23-2011, 07:52 AM

I added to my order three times with no impact on the build week (3). In fact it ultimately moved forward to build week 2. However, the wait time back then was about 4 months not 9.

AJWilson · 03-23-2011, 12:05 PM

Told not make any changes as it would affect build and delivery date.
Let us know how you get on.

stlgirl · 03-23-2011, 12:18 PM

Friend of mine just added cold weather package to her order last week--they told her instead of delivery date in June, it will now be end Aug/early Sept.
That's in St Louis-not sure about the rest of the country.

tank531 · 03-23-2011, 03:50 PM

I just went for a run with a friend of mine, an international buyer at a car mtfr. I read on a thread on this site, but can't find it, someone was asking about delays due to Japanese events. I was informed all mftrs get components from Japan and production could be affected in a few weeks time. That is a general statement without compromising statements, but you would be surprised what items come from Japan.

marmite · 03-31-2011, 09:30 AM

I read in another forum, about someone adding an option, their order was delayed, they weren't happy, so they deleted their option and it went back to the original delivery date.

Anyone else have anything like that experience to share?
(This question doesn't apply just to X3 F25's of course, not sure where best to post for all BMW's though)

03-23-2011, 07:14 AM	#1
marmite Private First Class 13 Rep 184 Posts Drives: E91 330d Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Amending order / Production delay ?? Help peeps.. I want to add DAB to my order (and possibly 19" alloys - if that doesn't happen, I won't sweat over it), but I think I made a mistake not ordering DAB.. But.. I'm very nervous about delaying my delivery At the moment my order is status 1100, production week 17, ETD week 23 (beginning of June). Have spoken to the dealer - and they can't give any guarantees, they have changed mine/others before without incurring delay, but they just do not know from the sounds of it.. What's even worse, is, if it were delayed, I have no idea for how long?! Any advise please?? __________________ BMW xdrive30d M Sport Space Grey, Black Nevada, Aluminium Trim, 19" 369M alloys, Prof. Media package, Visibility package, Access package, VDC, Sun Protection Glass, Front Seat Heating, Split-folding rear seats, Sun Blinds, Lumbar support, Extended Storage, Business Stereo, DAB, Tel. USB audio interface, 6NR, 614 Internet.
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lateshow Private First Class 27 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X3 35i Space Gray Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 [0.00]	My order was delayed from March 21 to April 11th. I cannot tell you for sure if my change caused the delay because my dealer was not informed. All I know is that I was seemingly locked in until I added Sat Radio. If you search through threads you'll get varying opinions on this. My guess in your case is that your build is far enough out for it not to be a problem to change. I would agree with your decisions as well.
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03-23-2011, 07:52 AM	#3
sfax Brigadier General 92 Rep 3,855 Posts Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	I added to my order three times with no impact on the build week (3). In fact it ultimately moved forward to build week 2. However, the wait time back then was about 4 months not 9. __________________ F25 xDrive20d SE __ professional multimedia package \| dynamic package \| climate package \| 309s \| xline \| xenons \| electric seats \| folding mirrors \| business speakers
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03-23-2011, 12:05 PM	#4
AJWilson First Lieutenant 8 Rep 379 Posts Drives: BMW X3 2.0D SE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fife, UK iTrader: (0)	Told not make any changes as it would affect build and delivery date. Let us know how you get on. __________________ BMW F25 X3 xDrive20d SE Alpine White, Black Leather, HUD, Auto, Pro media, Visibility, Climate Comfort,Storage, Cold weather Packs, Pro Loudspeaker system, Sun Protection Glass, Electric Adjust Front Seats, Reversing Camera with Top View, 19" 309's,Variable Damper Control,Variable sport steering, Sports Seats, Sports Steering Wheel. Re-ordered 27/7/11, Arrived 28/9/11
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stlgirl Private 9 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 2011 28i X3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Saint Louis MO iTrader: (0)	Friend of mine just added cold weather package to her order last week--they told her instead of delivery date in June, it will now be end Aug/early Sept. That's in St Louis-not sure about the rest of the country.
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tank531 Deckhand 5 Rep 389 Posts Drives: F25 2.0D SE xDrive (Sep 11) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Coventry - UK iTrader: (0)	I just went for a run with a friend of mine, an international buyer at a car mtfr. I read on a thread on this site, but can't find it, someone was asking about delays due to Japanese events. I was informed all mftrs get components from Japan and production could be affected in a few weeks time. That is a general statement without compromising statements, but you would be surprised what items come from Japan.
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03-31-2011, 09:30 AM	#7
marmite Private First Class 13 Rep 184 Posts Drives: E91 330d Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I read in another forum, about someone adding an option, their order was delayed, they weren't happy, so they deleted their option and it went back to the original delivery date. Anyone else have anything like that experience to share? (This question doesn't apply just to X3 F25's of course, not sure where best to post for all BMW's though) __________________ BMW xdrive30d M Sport Space Grey, Black Nevada, Aluminium Trim, 19" 369M alloys, Prof. Media package, Visibility package, Access package, VDC, Sun Protection Glass, Front Seat Heating, Split-folding rear seats, Sun Blinds, Lumbar support, Extended Storage, Business Stereo, DAB, Tel. USB audio interface, 6NR, 614 Internet.
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