Is Production Affected by Earthquake

Fight4Cash · 03-18-2011, 06:11 PM

Are any parts for X3 production coming from affected area in northeastern japan that might cause delay? Now that I have my April slot i am antsi to get it!

Thanks

Radioactive · 03-18-2011, 06:43 PM

Good question. Sometimes this global economy just sucks!

sfax · 03-18-2011, 07:07 PM

There is a small chance that some of the electronic components used might now have delays. iPad is in the news because of this. Also flash memory. Very difficult to tell in advance. I think it's unlikely

http://www.thinq.co.uk/2011/3/18/jap...delays-ipad-2/

MA78 · 03-18-2011, 07:39 PM

Very unlikely that there will be any detectable delay.

AJWilson · 03-19-2011, 03:40 AM

Production was affected before the Quake, or is it just us outside the good old USA being put on the "back burner"

thefreeze · 03-19-2011, 05:26 AM

What a sick question. Shame on you.

arvid · 03-19-2011, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by thefreeze

What a sick question. Shame on you.

agree....

BIMMER UK 76 · 03-19-2011, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by thefreeze

What a sick question. Shame on you.

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agree....

Chill out!

Question seems quite normal and far from 'sick', get down of your perch - after all it is a car forum!

The effect of the quake will be felt worldwide through emotion, business and pleasure activities (for example delay in manufacturing a car) - as tragic as the quake is life does not stop.

iFroze · 03-19-2011, 08:47 AM

This question has nothing to do with morality nor with sympathy with others. I also could not sleep over those pictures of horrors and I have donated to the red cross too. However, this is a practical question so that some of us can plan life a bit better. I have worked hard and honestly to get this car and should not think that is evil if I do not stop thinking when I may take a road trip this summer with my new car or should i invest that money while waiting for my car to be delivered… I would have nothing against people reacting the same around the world as me if some disaster happened in Canada. Hopefully, happier people will be in better position to help others then those depressed ones.

marmite · 03-19-2011, 09:02 AM

Couldn't agree more, it's tragic what's happened/happening in Japan.
And if my car is delayed - I can't think of a more legitimate and understandable reason.
But to slap someone down, merely for inquiring re. possible delays... the world has gone mad with political correctness IMO.

MA78 · 03-19-2011, 09:55 AM

I have friends and family members who have been effected by this disaster. Luckily no one I know has died, but it's still been really hard for them. All of Japan is suffering, and is likely to continue suffering for many years to come.
It's easy to look at this disaster and forget about the horrible economic ramifications. But the truth is, a lot of electronics production has been halted, major port is out of commission, tourism will be effected and so on. The Japanese people need more than just our emotional support. They need our financial support as well. One of the best ways you can help is to buy an iPad, drink an Asahi and drive a Toyota. Doing those things will put food on tables.

FWIW, my wife's father is Japanese, and I actually worked in Tokyo for two years. It's like my second home. This whole thing has been heart breaking for us.

sfax · 03-19-2011, 10:10 AM

1 it's a legitimate question on a car forum as the insurance cost and economic effects are both legitimate news stories. The human factor is by far and away the most important consideration and everyone knows that. To suggest someone is belittling the human cost by asking this question is misguided IMO

I watched a 1 hour program summary of the disaster to date last night and was completely blown away by the scale of it all. Very sad indeed to see individual family stories. An unimaginable situation that makes me realise how much I take for granted

flash3 · 03-19-2011, 10:43 AM

GM closed a plant for some sort of hoses they installed in cars this week so others may follow suit. Who knows?

MA78 · 03-19-2011, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by flash3

GM closed a plant for some sort of hoses they installed in cars this week so others may follow suit. Who knows?

GM stopped making cars? At least something good has come from this tragedy.

sfax · 03-19-2011, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by MA78

GM stopped making cars? At least something good has come from this tragedy.

+1

nlk10010 · 03-19-2011, 12:11 PM

Trying to figure this out and come to a conclusion is pointless. As most if not all of you will agree, I'm sure, none of us on these Boards has enough information about BMW inventories, policies, suppliers or the state of those suppliers in Japan to make even an intelligent guess.

Being someone who has just ordered a car, I'm resigned to taking a wait and see attitude. There's nothing wrong with being concerned and wanting to know how this particular tragedy might impact your order, but if cars are delayed then we can take solace in the fact that things could always be worse (as we've seen).

flash3 · 03-19-2011, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MA78

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Originally Posted by flash3

GM closed a plant for some sort of hoses they installed in cars this week so others may follow suit. Who knows?

GM stopped making cars? At least something good has come from this tragedy.

I just read that some hoses they use in their sedans will be needing to come from another place as the factory they produced these in has been heavily damaged. Nothing more.

Fight4Cash · 03-19-2011, 06:57 PM

This in from my dealership

"The disaster in Japan will not affect your X3."

Production in April with delivery in late April or early May.

chuckypowers · 03-21-2011, 11:55 AM

sorry kids the Tsunami has effected production of all BMW X3's X5's and X6's that is what my dealer told me in the UK.. its why my anticipated delivery date is 15/12/11..

Razel · 03-21-2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Fight4Cash

This in from my dealership

"The disaster in Japan will not affect your X3."

Production in April with delivery in late April or early May.

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Originally Posted by chuckypowers

sorry kids the Tsunami has effected production of all BMW X3's X5's and X6's that is what my dealer told me in the UK.. its why my anticipated delivery date is 15/12/11..

MA78 · 03-21-2011, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by chuckypowers

sorry kids the Tsunami has effected production of all BMW X3's X5's and X6's that is what my dealer told me in the UK.. its why my anticipated delivery date is 15/12/11..

I'll believe it when there is a press release. Dealers say the damnedest things.

sfax · 03-21-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by chuckypowers

sorry kids the Tsunami has effected production of all BMW X3's X5's and X6's that is what my dealer told me in the UK.. its why my anticipated delivery date is 15/12/11..

They already had a 9 month lead time in the UK before the tsunami so I don’t see how it’s made any difference at all. To add to your woe, most people were given an optimistic delivery date that was later revised, in my case by nearly two months.

It's all down to demand and unfortunately there is nothing you can do about it

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iFroze Private 13 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X3 35i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	This question has nothing to do with morality nor with sympathy with others. I also could not sleep over those pictures of horrors and I have donated to the red cross too. However, this is a practical question so that some of us can plan life a bit better. I have worked hard and honestly to get this car and should not think that is evil if I do not stop thinking when I may take a road trip this summer with my new car or should i invest that money while waiting for my car to be delivered… I would have nothing against people reacting the same around the world as me if some disaster happened in Canada. Hopefully, happier people will be in better position to help others then those depressed ones.
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MA78 TK-421 18 Rep 610 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 35i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	I have friends and family members who have been effected by this disaster. Luckily no one I know has died, but it's still been really hard for them. All of Japan is suffering, and is likely to continue suffering for many years to come. It's easy to look at this disaster and forget about the horrible economic ramifications. But the truth is, a lot of electronics production has been halted, major port is out of commission, tourism will be effected and so on. The Japanese people need more than just our emotional support. They need our financial support as well. One of the best ways you can help is to buy an iPad, drink an Asahi and drive a Toyota. Doing those things will put food on tables. FWIW, my wife's father is Japanese, and I actually worked in Tokyo for two years. It's like my second home. This whole thing has been heart breaking for us.
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sfax Brigadier General 91 Rep 3,855 Posts Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	1 it's a legitimate question on a car forum as the insurance cost and economic effects are both legitimate news stories. The human factor is by far and away the most important consideration and everyone knows that. To suggest someone is belittling the human cost by asking this question is misguided IMO I watched a 1 hour program summary of the disaster to date last night and was completely blown away by the scale of it all. Very sad indeed to see individual family stories. An unimaginable situation that makes me realise how much I take for granted __________________ F25 xDrive20d SE __ professional multimedia package \| dynamic package \| climate package \| 309s \| xline \| xenons \| electric seats \| folding mirrors \| business speakers
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flash3 Captain 68 Rep 654 Posts Drives: X3 28i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	GM closed a plant for some sort of hoses they installed in cars this week so others may follow suit. Who knows?
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nlk10010 Private First Class 25 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Lawn Guyland, NY iTrader: (0)	Trying to figure this out and come to a conclusion is pointless. As most if not all of you will agree, I'm sure, none of us on these Boards has enough information about BMW inventories, policies, suppliers or the state of those suppliers in Japan to make even an intelligent guess. Being someone who has just ordered a car, I'm resigned to taking a wait and see attitude. There's nothing wrong with being concerned and wanting to know how this particular tragedy might impact your order, but if cars are delayed then we can take solace in the fact that things could always be worse (as we've seen).
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chuckypowers New Member 4 Rep 14 Posts Drives: Audi TT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bstoke Avenue iTrader: (0)	sorry kids the Tsunami has effected production of all BMW X3's X5's and X6's that is what my dealer told me in the UK.. its why my anticipated delivery date is 15/12/11..
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