order timing

DCat · 02-25-2011, 10:12 AM

Hi-just wondering how long on average most are seeing from time of deposit to time your vehicle is given a production slot. I put my deposit down a week ago and so far, nothing...its a smaller dealer, so I expect that has something to do with it, but just don't want to have this drag on...turning in my leased car in 2 weeks so will be a 1 car family for a while already-don't need that to be too long...

Thanks-

Lesa · 02-25-2011, 11:39 AM

I ordered mine on December 27th, 2010. Production was finished on February 15th, 2011. It was allegedly shipped out on February 22. Still waiting on delivery to the BMW dealer in Oklahoma City. Hopefully not much longer to wait...8 weeks so far.

MA78 · 02-25-2011, 11:54 AM

The average time will be useless knowledge since it all has to do with dealership allocation. I ordered mine on Dec 5th and it went into production on Feb 9th. Some people's cars go into production within a week.

Razel · 02-25-2011, 03:14 PM

Ordered Dec. 31st. Production completed Feb. 18th. Awaiting hand-off to carrier vessel.
Edit: VPC (Oxnard, CA.) 3/10 per dealer.

gregoryw1 · 02-25-2011, 05:36 PM

ordered mine end of Nov - got at PCD beginning of Feb

DCat · 03-03-2011, 09:18 PM

update-2 weeks later and my dealer still doesn't even have allocation, let alone a build date, so I am basically in no man's land...stopped in at a different dealer and they have allocation for late March on a 35i but didn't want to deal at all-grrrrr....

My current lease vehicle is due to be turned in next Friday! I knew I was going to be a 1 car family for a while, but not having a clue asto how long may force me to look at other options..

Any thoughts/suggestions??

On the bright side, these last 2 weeks have resulted in me adding the premium stereo and DHP, so if this thing ever gets built, it will definately be a baaaad ride!

DCat · 03-04-2011, 09:04 AM

well..apparantly my Jedi mind tricks worked-got call this morning w/ a production order, and build date for first week of April! Woohoo!!

wagsoja · 03-06-2011, 03:22 PM

How do you know your specific build date? Mine was just ordered Friday, and I got a production number. Logged into "MY BMW" to track production, and I'm all ready in the system, but it just says they are still processing my order. My dealer says it could arrive any time between March 25-April 25th. I am on the east coast so I don't know if that speeds things up.

kittyoh · 03-08-2011, 10:36 PM

Ordered mine on 2-19-11; went into production 3-08-11. Patiently waiting. Dealer said it should be in before the end of March.

xenonf30 · 03-08-2011, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kittyoh

Ordered mine on 2-19-11; went into production 3-08-11. Patiently waiting. Dealer said it should be in before the end of March.

Ordered mine 3-2-11, went into production 3-6-11. I was shocked it was less than a week from order to build. Although my allocation was being ordered the day I put my $500 down for one. I got the last one on the allocation.

jaymk5 · 03-09-2011, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by wagsoja

How do you know your specific build date? Mine was just ordered Friday, and I got a production number. Logged into "MY BMW" to track production, and I'm all ready in the system, but it just says they are still processing my order. My dealer says it could arrive any time between March 25-April 25th. I am on the east coast so I don't know if that speeds things up.

Your dealer can look in his website and can tell which production week yours will be built, based on that you know when it will be built, my CA first said he do not know how to look for this info but my SM showed him my prod week in the system.

BMWZ4 · 03-09-2011, 07:26 AM

Ordered mine on Friday, January 21st, delivered Thursday, March 3rd!
Dave

wagsoja · 03-09-2011, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Marien

Ordered mine on Friday, January 21st, delivered Thursday, March 3rd!
Dave

Wow, had you expected that quick of a delivery? Did your dealer give you a time frame close to that when ordered? My dealer had told me it could come anywhere between March 25-April 25. With Toronto being 2 hours north of Buffalo, the proximity of the plant should not matter.

I heard some people talk about the dealer allocation, and how that determines production dates. But how? Are you saying the higher the dealer allocation the quicker their order gets filled? Mine was ordered the first day that our dealers March allocation became available (3/4). They are not a huge volume dealer by any means, but do all BMW sales for Buffalo and most of Western New York.

BMWZ4 · 03-09-2011, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by wagsoja

Wow, had you expected that quick of a delivery? Did your dealer give you a time frame close to that when ordered? My dealer had told me it could come anywhere between March 25-April 25. With Toronto being 2 hours north of Buffalo, the proximity of the plant should not matter.

I heard some people talk about the dealer allocation, and how that determines production dates. But how? Are you saying the higher the dealer allocation the quicker their order gets filled? Mine was ordered the first day that our dealers March allocation became available (3/4). They are not a huge volume dealer by any means, but do all BMW sales for Buffalo and most of Western New York.

Hi there, I believe dealer allocation does play a role in delivery timing. Yes, my dealer did say last week of February or first week of March at the latest, so he seemed to be fairly knowledgable on timing etc. Also, last year my Z4 was delivered from Germany no less, in roughly the same time frame.

Must be just me then....I've clearly been pretty lucky!
Dave

Drnelly · 03-09-2011, 07:15 PM

Ordered mine on 1/26 went into production on 2/14 and delivered on 2/26. It took exactly what my dealer said it was going to take. Very happy with the timing and even happier with the car

worth the wait, however long that wait becomes

wagsoja · 03-09-2011, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Drnelly

Ordered mine on 1/26 went into production on 2/14 and delivered on 2/26. It took exactly what my dealer said it was going to take. Very happy with the timing and even happier with the car

worth the wait, however long that wait becomes

I am praying for that time frame, but my dealer gave me a full month window so who knows. Don't think I would be this obsessed if you couldn't follow the progress online. Keep checking, hoping to see it move to stage 1.

wagsoja · 03-12-2011, 11:16 AM

Called BMW 1-800 number, and my X3 is in production with a projected completion date of 3/21. Considering the order was put in on 3/4 I think that is pretty good!

DCat · 03-21-2011, 03:50 PM

Another update-ITS ON THE CARRIER AS OF THIS AFTERNOON!!

Actually got it out a full 2 weeks faster than I had expected when it first got scheduled-had a build week of 4-4! Dealer now expecting to recieve it Wednesday, keys in hand by Thursday or Friday at the latest! So all told just over a month from deposit date! its a good thing too as I have become more and more obsessed with this whole process over the last few weeks..insanity was getting very near..

Max1Factor · 03-21-2011, 04:13 PM

Stop Press - ALL X3 35i ON ORDER BEING DIVERTED TO LIBYA TO HELP THE WAR EFFORT.

Well done, not envious - much.

You yanks got the factory, the jobs, the cheap deals, cheap fuel AND get the cars in a few shorts weeks !

Max3

DCat · 03-21-2011, 04:35 PM

Well done, not envious - much.

You yanks got the factory, the jobs, the cheap deals, cheap fuel AND get the cars in a few shorts weeks !

Sorry mate-didn't mean to rub it in...the wait you have to contend with sure is awful-I feel for you. if its any consolation, I was in Birmingham in January on business and rode w/ an associate in his new 5 series diesel from there to Swansea, Wales for meetings-my first real extended time in a BMW ever...convinced me to order this...

no, when I read that, it isn't much consolation....sorry...

wagsoja · 03-21-2011, 05:11 PM

Taking delivery of mine this Saturday!

Ordered 3/4

Went into production 3/12

Finished Production 3/18

Taking delivery 3/26

02-25-2011, 10:12 AM	#1
DCat Enlisted Member 5 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 35i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Milford, MI iTrader: (0)	order timing Hi-just wondering how long on average most are seeing from time of deposit to time your vehicle is given a production slot. I put my deposit down a week ago and so far, nothing...its a smaller dealer, so I expect that has something to do with it, but just don't want to have this drag on...turning in my leased car in 2 weeks so will be a 1 car family for a while already-don't need that to be too long... Thanks-
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02-25-2011, 11:39 AM	#2
Lesa New Member 1 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (0)	I ordered mine on December 27th, 2010. Production was finished on February 15th, 2011. It was allegedly shipped out on February 22. Still waiting on delivery to the BMW dealer in Oklahoma City. Hopefully not much longer to wait...8 weeks so far.
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02-25-2011, 11:54 AM	#3
MA78 TK-421 18 Rep 610 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 35i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	The average time will be useless knowledge since it all has to do with dealership allocation. I ordered mine on Dec 5th and it went into production on Feb 9th. Some people's cars go into production within a week.
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02-25-2011, 03:14 PM	#4
Razel Rider and driver 141 Rep 506 Posts Drives: '21 X3MC Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Oregon City, OR iTrader: (0)	Ordered Dec. 31st. Production completed Feb. 18th. Awaiting hand-off to carrier vessel. Edit: VPC (Oxnard, CA.) 3/10 per dealer. __________________ 2021 X3 MC I work for Keyser Söze Last edited by Razel; 02-26-2011 at 10:16 PM..
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02-25-2011, 05:36 PM	#5
gregoryw1 Private 15 Rep 90 Posts Drives: '18 X3 30i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 X3 35i [0.00]	ordered mine end of Nov - got at PCD beginning of Feb
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03-03-2011, 09:18 PM	#6
DCat Enlisted Member 5 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 35i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Milford, MI iTrader: (0)	update-2 weeks later and my dealer still doesn't even have allocation, let alone a build date, so I am basically in no man's land...stopped in at a different dealer and they have allocation for late March on a 35i but didn't want to deal at all-grrrrr.... My current lease vehicle is due to be turned in next Friday! I knew I was going to be a 1 car family for a while, but not having a clue asto how long may force me to look at other options.. Any thoughts/suggestions?? On the bright side, these last 2 weeks have resulted in me adding the premium stereo and DHP, so if this thing ever gets built, it will definately be a baaaad ride!
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03-04-2011, 09:04 AM	#7
DCat Enlisted Member 5 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 35i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Milford, MI iTrader: (0)	well..apparantly my Jedi mind tricks worked-got call this morning w/ a production order, and build date for first week of April! Woohoo!!
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03-06-2011, 03:22 PM	#8
wagsoja Private 6 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X3 28i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Buffalo, NY iTrader: (0)	How do you know your specific build date? Mine was just ordered Friday, and I got a production number. Logged into "MY BMW" to track production, and I'm all ready in the system, but it just says they are still processing my order. My dealer says it could arrive any time between March 25-April 25th. I am on the east coast so I don't know if that speeds things up.
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03-08-2011, 10:36 PM	#9
kittyoh New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2011 x3 28i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chicago Area iTrader: (0)	Ordered mine on 2-19-11; went into production 3-08-11. Patiently waiting. Dealer said it should be in before the end of March.
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03-09-2011, 07:26 AM	#12
BMWZ4 Major General 1908 Rep 5,102 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Ordered mine on Friday, January 21st, delivered Thursday, March 3rd! Dave __________________ '11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
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03-09-2011, 07:15 PM	#15
Drnelly Enlisted Member 6 Rep 33 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Ordered mine on 1/26 went into production on 2/14 and delivered on 2/26. It took exactly what my dealer said it was going to take. Very happy with the timing and even happier with the car worth the wait, however long that wait becomes __________________ X3 28i titanium silver - premium pckg - sport activity pckg - technology pckg - cold weather pckg - power tailgate - black nevada & Sienna wood trim
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03-12-2011, 11:16 AM	#17
wagsoja Private 6 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X3 28i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Buffalo, NY iTrader: (0)	Called BMW 1-800 number, and my X3 is in production with a projected completion date of 3/21. Considering the order was put in on 3/4 I think that is pretty good!
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03-21-2011, 03:50 PM	#18
DCat Enlisted Member 5 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 35i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Milford, MI iTrader: (0)	Another update-ITS ON THE CARRIER AS OF THIS AFTERNOON!! Actually got it out a full 2 weeks faster than I had expected when it first got scheduled-had a build week of 4-4! Dealer now expecting to recieve it Wednesday, keys in hand by Thursday or Friday at the latest! So all told just over a month from deposit date! its a good thing too as I have become more and more obsessed with this whole process over the last few weeks..insanity was getting very near..
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03-21-2011, 04:13 PM	#19
Max1Factor Private First Class 28 Rep 176 Posts Drives: X1 xDrive20i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Stop Press - ALL X3 35i ON ORDER BEING DIVERTED TO LIBYA TO HELP THE WAR EFFORT. Well done, not envious - much. You yanks got the factory, the jobs, the cheap deals, cheap fuel AND get the cars in a few shorts weeks ! Max3
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03-21-2011, 04:35 PM	#20
DCat Enlisted Member 5 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 35i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Milford, MI iTrader: (0)	Well done, not envious - much. You yanks got the factory, the jobs, the cheap deals, cheap fuel AND get the cars in a few shorts weeks ! Sorry mate-didn't mean to rub it in...the wait you have to contend with sure is awful-I feel for you. if its any consolation, I was in Birmingham in January on business and rode w/ an associate in his new 5 series diesel from there to Swansea, Wales for meetings-my first real extended time in a BMW ever...convinced me to order this... no, when I read that, it isn't much consolation....sorry...
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03-21-2011, 05:11 PM	#21
wagsoja Private 6 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X3 28i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Buffalo, NY iTrader: (0)	Taking delivery of mine this Saturday! Ordered 3/4 Went into production 3/12 Finished Production 3/18 Taking delivery 3/26
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