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gasman · 02-04-2008, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

From my CA today:

"BMW pushed back production of the cars with the 19" wheel option due to availability issues with the wheels. Only those cars that are currently 'locked' are going to get the wheels. BMW did delete this option from all of the cars that were slated for a February production. You got lucky on yours."

Min should complete production in the next couple days.

Well..that really blows...how hard is it to build some F****ing wheels. Sorry, this just really pisses me off! Any idea how long of a delay?

devo · 02-04-2008, 08:50 PM

Congrats Greg! I just went to status 150 today. I am betting that my build was initially delayed due to the 19" wheels. It was scheduled for the last week of Jan.

Anyway, your car sounds great.

If I have this right, you're going to have the bumper painted after filling the markers?

I also like your center console idea. What are they charging you for the console and how much for labor?

So, you bit the bullet on the Enhanced Premium Sound! Me too!

devo · 02-04-2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by gasman

Well..that really blows...how hard is it to build some F****ing wheels. Sorry, this just really pisses me off! Any idea how long of a delay?

It is pretty ridiculous. I understand your pain. Audi has a similar issue with the panoramic sunroof supplier which is delaying S5 allocations. This stuff should really not happen at this stage.

devo · 02-04-2008, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by domer86

So... my car is supposed to be Feb production... and is scheduled for production with no confirmed production date (according to the hotline). So does that mean my production will be pushed back? And if so how long do we think?

Thanks,

Andrew

I am familiar with the owner's circle, but what is the hotline and is there a number?

GregW / Oregon · 02-04-2008, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by devo

Congrats Greg! I just went to status 150 today. I am betting that my build was initially delayed due to the 19" wheels. It was scheduled for the last week of Jan.

Anyway, your car sounds great.

If I have this right, you're going to have the bumper painted after filling the markers?

Well, on my E46 I waited until the front bumper sustained some damage before I replaced it with the Euro one. We'll see how brave I am when it comes down to doing it to a new car!

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I also like your center console idea. What are they charging you for the console and how much for labor?

There is no price in the system yet. Installation should be fairly easy. Given that full extended leather is an extra $1,100, I'm willing to spend about half of that or so just to do the console, say $600-700. I'll post any information I find out.

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So, you bit the bullet on the Enhanced Premium Sound! Me too!

Yeah, I went back and forth on that. When the price came in reasonable on the other stuff and I also decided to go non-metallic, I decided to go for it.

GregW / Oregon · 02-04-2008, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by devo

I am familiar with the owner's circle, but what is the hotline and is there a number?

BMW Customer Service - 800.831.1117. I notice they don't put this number on the website any more (at least I couldn't find it).
They only give you general status, though, not the production codes. Your dealer's system is still the best and most detailed source of information.

monsta · 02-04-2008, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

From my CA today:

"BMW pushed back production of the cars with the 19" wheel option due to availability issues with the wheels. Only those cars that are currently 'locked' are going to get the wheels. BMW did delete this option from all of the cars that were slated for a February production. You got lucky on yours."

Min should complete production in the next couple days.

Thats BS...

GregW / Oregon · 02-06-2008, 05:31 PM

My car officially completed production yesterday--waiting for vessel assignment!

March 8 is looking solid.

monsta · 02-06-2008, 05:32 PM

congrats!!!

devo · 02-06-2008, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

My car officially completed production yesterday--waiting for vessel assignment!

March 8 is looking solid.

Congrats again!

nusevad · 02-06-2008, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

My car officially completed production yesterday--waiting for vessel assignment!

March 8 is looking solid.

Congrats Greg!!

p.s. How long did it take your car to finish production?

GregW / Oregon · 02-06-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by FifthStreetz

How long did it take your car to finish production?

About 1 week.

Jinxter · 02-06-2008, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

About 1 week.

Dotn think there production takes more then a week. Its a proccess they cant really stop in the middle and be like hrmm think we will paint this one next week.

Greg whats your status right now? I know after my production was complete it said "Waiting at the Port of Exit for a ship" then went to production complete then back to "Released to Distribution" and is awaiting a vessel. I'm all mixed up on mine...

GregW / Oregon · 02-06-2008, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jinxter

Dotn think there production takes more then a week. Its a proccess they cant really stop in the middle and be like hrmm think we will paint this one next week.

Greg whats your status right now? I know after my production was complete it said "Waiting at the Port of Exit for a ship" then went to production complete then back to "Released to Distribution" and is awaiting a vessel. I'm all mixed up on mine...

CA did not give me exact status code. I'll check tomorrow.

GregW / Oregon · 02-08-2008, 12:59 PM

Status 193, Arrived at Port of Exit (Bremerhaven).

Epacy · 02-08-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Status 193, Arrived at Port of Exit (Bremerhaven).

Can you feel it getting closer?

eclipsisNA · 02-08-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Status 193, Arrived at Port of Exit (Bremerhaven).

You're getting there Greg.

southlight · 02-08-2008, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Status 193, Arrived at Port of Exit (Bremerhaven).

Sounds good!

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Originally Posted by Epacy

Can you feel it getting closer?

OMG, what have you've been told!? Don't quote ship, port or anything related to that.

Best regards, south

lucid · 02-08-2008, 01:23 PM

E, you simply are NOT allowed to post on anyone's order thread once the order reaches the Atlantic transport stage!

eclipsisNA · 02-08-2008, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Epacy

Can you feel it getting closer?

Yes, closer to an untimely demise aboard the RMS Titanic.

Epacy · 02-08-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by lucid

E, you simply are NOT allowed to post on anyone's order thread once the order reaches the Atlantic transport stage!

If I can't have one, noone can have one.

lucid · 02-08-2008, 01:49 PM

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