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      07-22-2011, 08:52 AM   #1
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What does "in production" really mean?

The dealer told me my wife's X3 is in production week 33. Does that mean actually on the line, or does that mean spec is frozen, or what?

Typically how long is the "in production" phase: 1 week, 2 weeks?

What is typical delivery time from end of production to midwest/Chicago? I'm guessing a week if you catch the truck leaving the day after production.

Is there a detailed Sticky FAQ on all this?

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      07-22-2011, 10:16 AM   #2
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That means it is on the line. The spec will be frozen right before that. There are specific production codes that you dealer can see. I believe it takes 40 work hours to produce an x3. So week 33 means at some point that week your car will actually go into production.
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      07-22-2011, 12:28 PM   #3
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The dealer told me my wife's X3 is in production week 33. Does that mean actually on the line, or does that mean spec is frozen, or what?

Typically how long is the "in production" phase: 1 week, 2 weeks?

What is typical delivery time from end of production to midwest/Chicago? I'm guessing a week if you catch the truck leaving the day after production.

Is there a detailed Sticky FAQ on all this?

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You and me are probably on the same line. My original X3 was a lemon and they ordered me a new one. The hotline says the car should be done by the 24th and then it will be shipped here to Chicago! Based on typical order protocol, I'll keep you posted on where my car is in the process and hopefully we will get ours within a few days of one another.

Good luck!
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You and me are probably on the same line. My original X3 was a lemon and they ordered me a new one. The hotline says the car should be done by the 24th and then it will be shipped here to Chicago! Based on typical order protocol, I'll keep you posted on where my car is in the process and hopefully we will get ours within a few days of one another.

Good luck!
Judd, you know we live in the same building right? Gray 535 iX Touring, Black X3 35i, loaner blue 535i. Correct?
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      07-22-2011, 04:33 PM   #5
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The dealer told me my wife's X3 is in production week 33. Does that mean actually on the line, or does that mean spec is frozen, or what?

Typically how long is the "in production" phase: 1 week, 2 weeks?

What is typical delivery time from end of production to midwest/Chicago? I'm guessing a week if you catch the truck leaving the day after production.

Is there a detailed Sticky FAQ on all this?

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In production means you should be expecting a video from BMW real soon. My "in production" was about 3 days. I drove the car out of the BMW dealer here in Texas 9 days later. YMMV.
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When it starts to say that, it means that your car specs have been submitted and is in line for production. When you call the 1-800 number, it says "Your vehicle is in production, with an estimated completion date of _____." Then a few days later it will say "Your vehicle is in the Body Shop, with an estimated completion date of _____." Then it ill go to Paint, assembly, released to carrier, awaiting transportation, and in transit. Good luck with your order!
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I am in the body shop! Completion tomorrow!
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My vehicle is in the paint shop with an estimated completion date of July 25th.

Dealer says should be here in a week from tomorrow.
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