M3 Production Delays

MatthewDavid · 02-27-2012, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghetto2315

I'm loyal to my dealer because I'm great family friends with the owner. He's taking care of me on the price and no dealer, not even Ryan, could touch it. Needless to say I'm frustrated but I don't want to take out my frustrations on him or his staff. I know they're trying their hardest and they can only do what cards are dealt to them. Crossing my fingers that the manager comes through with the "borrowed" allocation slot.

Yeah, loyalty is important especially if it's a friend you can trust. My dealer was able to "borrow" my allocation, so fingers crossed they can work this for you too!

Ghetto2315 · 02-27-2012, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MatthewDavid

Yeah, loyalty is important especially if it's a friend you can trust. My dealer was able to "borrow" my allocation, so fingers crossed they can work this for you too!

Thank you!

Ghetto2315 · 02-28-2012, 06:57 PM

Well, got a call from the manager and he stole an allocation from another dealer so I am happy about that. What I'm not happy about is that the confirmed production date says "2012/04/16". Anything they can do to speed that up??

MatthewDavid · 02-28-2012, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghetto2315

Well, got a call from the manager and he stole an allocation from another dealer so I am happy about that. What I'm not happy about is that the confirmed production date says "2012/04/16". Anything they can do to speed that up??

Not unless allocations ahead of you fall out of production and yours gets moved up in the waiting line. The only other option is for them to swap for an earlier allocation, but what they gave you is probably what they could find.

dadealus · 02-28-2012, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghetto2315

Well, got a call from the manager and he stole an allocation from another dealer so I am happy about that. What I'm not happy about is that the confirmed production date says "2012/04/16". Anything they can do to speed that up??

Whats the options and price they quoted you?

jpan08 · 02-28-2012, 10:01 PM

Just got this email, don't know what to do. Anyone got any advice? Car was suppose to start production in March. The delay could be more or less than 4 weeks, but still annoyed with the news.

"We have just been notified that M3 production has been delayed approximately 4 weeks.
I wanted to let you know right away.
This is a production delay.
I’m afraid there is nothing to do but wait for them to build the car and ship it to us.
Nick and I will keep you in the loop as we get any further information."

MatthewDavid · 02-29-2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jpan08

Just got this email, don't know what to do. Anyone got any advice? Car was suppose to start production in March. The delay could be more or less than 4 weeks, but still annoyed with the news.

"We have just been notified that M3 production has been delayed approximately 4 weeks.
I wanted to let you know right away.
This is a production delay.
I’m afraid there is nothing to do but wait for them to build the car and ship it to us.
Nick and I will keep you in the loop as we get any further information."

Dear Lord, if I get that e-mail, it's over... Sorry to hear this.

Mine was originally scheduled for December.
Then the third week of January.
Then the first week of February.
And now the first week of March.

LimiTed · 02-29-2012, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MatthewDavid

Dear Lord, if I get that e-mail, it's over... Sorry to hear this.

Mine was originally scheduled for December.
Then the third week of January.
Then the first week of February.
And now the first week of March.

damn. now my delays don't seem as bad. i'm guessing bmwna won't release any details as to why?

MatthewDavid · 02-29-2012, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LimiTed

damn. now my delays don't seem as bad. i'm guessing bmwna won't release any details as to why?

Just that they're experiencing production delays. Someone mentioned earlier it may be the result of the new 3-Series, but who knows...

M3jason · 02-29-2012, 10:05 PM

I ordered my m3 in October and my BMW rep at pentagon sales said the my production was delayed because of the holidays, I was given a date of 28 march for the delivery!!! Crazy delay!

MatthewDavid · 03-01-2012, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by M3jason

I ordered my m3 in October and my BMW rep at pentagon sales said the my production was delayed because of the holidays, I was given a date of 28 march for the delivery!!! Crazy delay!

If that's true then German engineering must be questioned... because they can't even manage a calendar ha

jpan08 · 03-01-2012, 09:27 AM

Maybe its due to the 500 limited edition M3s going to the UK in March?
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=655822

RGS · 03-02-2012, 02:56 PM

ordered 12/28.
received production number 1/13
po signed 2/27
started production 3/2 6:29am

was getting worried originally sched for pw 11 just barely 14 days before delivery so I guess it started production couple weeks early. maybe all the other delays are due to high demand of eds from when we thought m3 would stop producrion in june.

gan1hck · 03-02-2012, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RGS

ordered 12/28.
received production number 1/13
po signed 2/27
started production 3/2 6:29am

was getting worried originally sched for pw 11 just barely 14 days before delivery so I guess it started production couple weeks early. maybe all the other delays are due to high demand of eds from when we thought m3 would stop producrion in june.

mine is production now also....

roubaix · 03-02-2012, 03:45 PM

deposit first week of december, production order # i think two weeks after that(?), production finished 4th week of january, boat arrived this week. will be picking it up when i have time in two weeks or so.

did not have any delays with my order, in fact i think it finished production a bit early.

MatthewDavid · 03-02-2012, 03:52 PM

So you had a later production date, and still got your car produced before mine... Sweet.

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Originally Posted by RGS

ordered 12/28.
received production number 1/13
po signed 2/27
started production 3/2 6:29am

was getting worried originally sched for pw 11 just barely 14 days before delivery so I guess it started production couple weeks early. maybe all the other delays are due to high demand of eds from when we thought m3 would stop producrion in june.

MatthewDavid · 03-02-2012, 06:28 PM

Just heard that "depending on the paint facility" my car should go into production in 10-14 days. Right...

roubaix · 03-02-2012, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MatthewDavid

Just heard that "depending on the paint facility" my car should go into production in 10-14 days. Right...

Just curious, but which dealer are you using, BMW of sf?

RGS · 03-03-2012, 01:38 AM

I used Ryan amico at Steve Thomas BMW best buying experience I ever had.

767IJP · 03-03-2012, 10:58 PM

I'm dealing with a pretty busy dealership. Your dealer may not have had an allocation but told you they did.

I put money down in Dec for ED beginning of May. Just a couple days ago I was contemplating canceling ED and seeing of we could get earlier production and get it sent over sooner. No dice. I've got the next allocation allotted to my dealership.

Oh well. ED it is.

That said the delays must be slaying you.

MatthewDavid · 03-03-2012, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sharkswin

Quote:

Originally Posted by MatthewDavid

Just heard that &quot;depending on the paint facility&quot; my car should go into production in 10-14 days. Right...

Just curious, but which dealer are you using, BMW of sf?

BMW Monterey

jpan08 · 03-05-2012, 12:40 PM

I'm ordering from BMW Boston so theres a lot of business there. I looked at the computer with my order and production number and I'm definitely scheduled for March production. I don't have a production date yet thought. I emailed my dealer and I switched to a PCD delivery (Whenever that is). He told me he is still hoping for the production to start in March and for a delivery in May... We'll see about that.

On a separate note. I am planning on making the ~900 mile drive home from the PCD. I've been reading a lot of the break in discussions already haha. Seems if I vary the RPMs and the loads I should be ok.

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jpan08 Second Lieutenant 42 Rep 245 Posts Drives: e36 M3, e92 M3, Triumph 675 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Just got this email, don't know what to do. Anyone got any advice? Car was suppose to start production in March. The delay could be more or less than 4 weeks, but still annoyed with the news. "We have just been notified that M3 production has been delayed approximately 4 weeks. I wanted to let you know right away. This is a production delay. I’m afraid there is nothing to do but wait for them to build the car and ship it to us. Nick and I will keep you in the loop as we get any further information." Last edited by jpan08; 02-28-2012 at 10:49 PM..
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M3jason Enlisted Member 26 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ iTrader: (0)	I ordered my m3 in October and my BMW rep at pentagon sales said the my production was delayed because of the holidays, I was given a date of 28 march for the delivery!!! Crazy delay! __________________ 2012 E92 6MT M3 / ESS Tune / Akra Evo / OEM CF Splitters / OEM CF Spoiler / OEM Black Kidney Grills / LUX Angel eyes / CF Side Grills / Mineral White Painted Reflectors / VMR - 19" V710 Wheels
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jpan08 Second Lieutenant 42 Rep 245 Posts Drives: e36 M3, e92 M3, Triumph 675 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Maybe its due to the 500 limited edition M3s going to the UK in March? http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=655822
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RGS Enlisted Member 2 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2012 e92 m3 (march 2012 ED) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: las vegas,nv iTrader: (0)	ordered 12/28. received production number 1/13 po signed 2/27 started production 3/2 6:29am was getting worried originally sched for pw 11 just barely 14 days before delivery so I guess it started production couple weeks early. maybe all the other delays are due to high demand of eds from when we thought m3 would stop producrion in june. __________________
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roubaix Enlisted Member 22 Rep 49 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	deposit first week of december, production order # i think two weeks after that(?), production finished 4th week of january, boat arrived this week. will be picking it up when i have time in two weeks or so. did not have any delays with my order, in fact i think it finished production a bit early.
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767IJP Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 248 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lower Rubber Boot, Canada iTrader: (0)	I'm dealing with a pretty busy dealership. Your dealer may not have had an allocation but told you they did. I put money down in Dec for ED beginning of May. Just a couple days ago I was contemplating canceling ED and seeing of we could get earlier production and get it sent over sooner. No dice. I've got the next allocation allotted to my dealership. Oh well. ED it is. That said the delays must be slaying you.
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jpan08 Second Lieutenant 42 Rep 245 Posts Drives: e36 M3, e92 M3, Triumph 675 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	I'm ordering from BMW Boston so theres a lot of business there. I looked at the computer with my order and production number and I'm definitely scheduled for March production. I don't have a production date yet thought. I emailed my dealer and I switched to a PCD delivery (Whenever that is). He told me he is still hoping for the production to start in March and for a delivery in May... We'll see about that. On a separate note. I am planning on making the ~900 mile drive home from the PCD. I've been reading a lot of the break in discussions already haha. Seems if I vary the RPMs and the loads I should be ok.
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