[Steveo535]

As other have said go and take a look at the car. I was unsure about the Adelaide Grey but looks a lot better in real life.

[MMJD]

Adelaide is the best interior you can get in these IMO. Get some pictures up

[cfm56d7b]

If you decide to reject the car, the dealer and BMW UK should honor all elements of the original deal and offer some compensation for the delay.

[Craig 1527]

How did it go ?

[MADBMWX5MC]

Getting the wrong car complete defeats the purpose of a build--having said all that, if you like what you see, go for it and ask for a price reduction. Or maybe the dealer just keeps it for the next customer and you are back on the wait mode for the one you want.

[isleaiw1]

Originally Posted by MADBMWX3

Getting the wrong car complete defeats the purpose of a build--having said all that, if you like what you see, go for it and ask for a price reduction. Or maybe the dealer just keeps it for the next customer and you are back on the wait mode for the one you want.

In the UK, there are special offers for taking a stock car by the end of December - so this wasn't a "build" it was a reservation of a stock car. And if he doesn't take one in Dec I doubt very much that BMW will extend the offer to a build to his spec in the new year....

[Schooey]

Update:

Ok so we have agreed a compromise, as already highlighted in the thread although I placed a deposit on a black car ( stated on the order form etc...) to get the UK offer it has to be a stock vehicle delivered before December 31st. What turned up was Sophisto but as it was not a specific build to me I cannot get the deal carried over onto a new build car. Yes I could argue it out for longer but what are the chances and how long would it go on for?

Presently there were/are 4 black vehicles left in the UK, only 2 have pan roof but wrong interior, but I have been offered these as an alternative.

The Sophisto car does have a slightly higher spec but the deal has now been improved with a slight reduction in price, I’ve had a RIS and 1st Service included, rubber mats and a few bits of M merchandise as good will.

Happy? Yes I guess so.

All the issues & politics aside, yes Sophisto is a great colour, the Adelaide was a bit darker than expected but I would’ve had that with my BS car, it’s just door open the interior/exterior colours mix slightly, but then the roof was still covered in the protective film, it will look lighter with the roof blind open.

A few photos attached, full photos will be posted on collection this weekend.

I don’t want this to sound ungrateful or spoilt in anyway, the original intention for the thread was to get some thoughts on the spec and a favourable outcome.

So, new car day this weekend.

[kzg1969]

I would be happy with that

[aliwtsn]

This comment "Happy? Yes I guess so." that means "hmmn it will do"

At the end of the day it is your choice and the good will gesture of all the extras would be appreciated and you can't fault the dealer for doing their best as a sweetener.

IMO - I probably wouldn't be, if I had ordered a black car and got something else I'd be waiting for the black car.

Lets hope I don't go to collect my car next week and it's Sophisto grey too

[Wills2]

If there is a better car (for you) in the network then I'd get that, I wouldn't be taking it unless you really liked it and are very happy.

Interesting how different sophisto looks on your photos compared to others where it's a very dark grey.

[x3mcomp]

Apart from the colour, does the car have all the options you want? What's more important to you all the options or the colour?

I think the dealers have been fair with their offer of good will. It's a tough call but I think if you like the colour then keep it.

I wanted my previous car in black however the dealer made me a great offer on what I wanted in blue. I compromised on the colour I wanted and I ended up liking it, possibly more than I would have like the black, who knows!

[ParadigmDawg]

You sound like you are compromising and not excited about it.

[ClaretFozzy]

Win win!

Sophisto is a better colour than either of the blacks offered on the X3, in my opinion.

[spta97]

Originally Posted by ParadigmDawg

You sound like you are compromising and not excited about it.

Agreed. Don't get it unless you are super happy.

What about other dealers?

[Zero71]

I will say that the Adelaide on paper was my least favourite colour, but it came on my car so I decided to go with it. In the flesh I really like it - because it isn't really grey, it's more a taupe, a sort of warm grey/beige colour. It works really well with the Donington Grey exterior which is also a sort of warmed up version of silver/grey/titanium.

I looked at it as taking a different colour combo than my preferred on a car that was £22k discounted was hard to pass up. Before receiving my car I'd have preferred the Orange, followed by Tartufo, then Black, then Grey for interior. Now it's a toss up between the Grey and Orange and I suspect long term, Grey would win.

I think the Adelaide probably works better with Sophisto than Black, and it'll be a nice looking car - worth taking if not your perfect colour? ...only you can decide, but it's a great discount! Good luck!

[Zero71]

Originally Posted by spta97

Agreed. Don't get it unless you are super happy.

What about other dealers?

They all have access to the same stock. The deal is a UK stock car purchased before the end of December. It's been running a month now so stock is drying up as they've been going fast. It's a £22k ish discount that doesn't apply to new orders, only stock.

[Zero71]

Originally Posted by Wills2

Interesting how different sophisto looks on your photos compared to others where it's a very dark grey.

Looks like one of those colours, like Estoril, Phytonic, and Donington that really changes depending on the light. My last car was Carbon Black which was awesome in strong sunlight, but just looked black otherwise.

[spta97]

Originally Posted by Zero71

Looks like one of those colours, like Estoril, Phytonic, and Donington that really changes depending on the light. My last car was Carbon Black which was awesome in strong sunlight, but just looked black otherwise.

I've seen pics here were it had a bluish tinge, others were it was more gray.

I'm looking forward to taking delivery (Dark Graphite) hopefully by Christmas.

[moff]

Money wise you’ve just saved a grand which is a great result.

The choice to take the car was a tough one as there are hardly any cars left in this deal.

Your choice was to compromise spec, which we’ve all done during this deal - I certainly did.

As long as your happy with the colour combo all is good. Enjoy it.

[Crassus]

Originally Posted by combatbmw

Sorry to hear that, thats nuts.
How is it possible to order the wrong car - Build sheet...

This is why I ALWAYS ask for the vin number as soon as it’s available and paste it into a vin checker to verify that the car being built is exactly what you ordered. A vin is usually available when the car has gone into production.

I factory ordered both my cars and hounded the dealers for the vin as delete mess up when you least expect it.

[spta97]

Originally Posted by Crassus

This is why I ALWAYS ask for the vin number as soon as it’s available and paste it into a vin checker to verify that the car being built is exactly what you ordered. A vin is usually available when the car has gone into production.

I factory ordered both my cars and hounded the dealers for the vin as delete mess up when you least expect it.

Good practice. However, as stated VIN is not available right away but you can get the build number from the salesman and track it once in the system. I was able to track it as soon as it went in and the VIN only took a day or two to show up.

The “paint booth” step is later in the process so I imagine you might be able to have them make a correction before it goes to that step. Mine is still in queue but has a vin and all the options listed for the build (12/13).

[Crassus]

Originally Posted by spta97

Good practice. However, as stated VIN is not available right away but you can get the build number from the salesman and track it once in the system. I was able to track it as soon as it went in and the VIN only took a day or two to show up.

The “paint booth” step is later in the process so I imagine you might be able to have them make a correction before it goes to that step. Mine is still in queue but has a vin and all the options listed for the build (12/13).

The cut off for changes is before the car has been confirmed for production. If you read the vin at this level or after assembly is complete then you should inform your dealer. They will rectify the problem by giving you a spec-amendable build slot for an inventory car that is scheduled for production 2-3 weeks later.

It's a good resolution in contrast to waiting 6-8 weeks after production only to discover that the order is incorrect.

Production codes
1100 Scheduled
1200 Scheduled for Production - Last chance for changes.

5000 Confirmed for Production
5050 Chassis Number Allocated
5055 Confirmed by Production Control - VIN number is usually available.

5100 Bodyshop Start
5190 Bodyshop Complete
5200 Paintshop Start
5260/5270 Paintshop Complete
5300 Pre-Assembly Start
5400 Assembly Start
5500 Assembly Complete - Look up the vin number.

6000 Transfer to Distribution
8200 Released to Carrier
9000 Departed Plant
9605 Pre EU port of exit.
9610/20/30/40/50/60 In Transit
9615/35/45 In Storage
9620 At sea
9630 Port of Entry
9650 Awaiting Dispatch to Dealer
9660 Dispatched to BMW Dealership
9800 Arrived Dealer