BMW Suspends Production at European and South Africa Plants

Kief · 03-18-2020, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 535i MSport

80% residuals?

Really? The last new BMW I bought lost more than 20% off list in a day.

Yup, 82%...I jumped on one back in the day
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RyanBMW · 03-18-2020, 10:48 AM

Man, I'm thinking all the European and most of the domestic deliveries are gona be on hold, yikes. No work, no income, no new cars!

PKL · 03-18-2020, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

almost have to do this at this point with everyone else doing the same.

Just have to hunker down and ride it out, hope that it gets back to normal very soon

Just don't close Steve Thomas my M4 should be there in a week!!!!!!!!!!!!

akkando · 03-18-2020, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Barry0305

I have ordered an F32 4 series on March 2nd just to get one in before the rat faced G22 comes around. Still don't have an allocation but the dealer told me when I was ordering the car (before the whole coronavirus outbreak) they probably will get me one before the end of production. He also told me that the F32 will end production a little earlier in April of 2020, not June. Do you have any information about this?

This halting of production (which I've been expecting for at least the last week) is making me nervous. If the F32 ends in April, I think I'm screwed. If it ends in June, I probably still might get the car, but then again, who knows if they'll even return to making F32s on April 18th, only to end its production 2,5 months later...

You'll be able to buy one off the lot very cheap.

FreeDarko · 03-18-2020, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by akkando

You'll be able to buy one off the lot very cheap.

I was gonna say this might be the best case scenario for anyone looking to buy.

GOLFFRR · 03-18-2020, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by PKL

Just don't close Steve Thomas my M4 should be there in a week!!!!!!!!!!!!

no we are open! looking forward to seeing your ride. Let me know when you get it!! I want to see some pics

Artemis · 03-18-2020, 02:22 PM

Production of the F82 M4 CS ended last month and end of production of the F82 M4 is scheduled for June 2020. BMW production in Europe and South Africa is now interrupted till 19 April 2020. Depending on the further evolution of the COVID-19 crisis and global economic recession, the production interruption period could be extended, of course (IMHO in a month we will look back to today with the thought that we did not fathom the magnitude of the nightmare awaiting us). If production interruption is extended till the end of June, the F82 M4 production is in principle dusted and done as we speak, except if BMW decides to extend the EOP.

Anvandarnam · 03-18-2020, 02:25 PM

Good news for me. I have a G21 M340 planned for production and might not afford the initial payment until my industry (live events) recovers.

Up to 100% of income lost with no light at the end of the tunnel

mkoesel · 03-18-2020, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Artemis

Production of the F82 M4 CS ended last month and end of production of the F82 M4 is scheduled for June 2020. BMW production in Europe and South Africa is now interrupted till 19 April 2020.

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If production interruption is extended till the end of June, the F82 M4 production is in principle dusted and done as we speak, except if BMW decides to extend the EOP.

True. And not just the F82 M4, but the F32 4 Series coupe as well.

I strongly doubt that there will be an EOP extension. Instead, I suspect they'll be eager to move on to brand new product in the form of the G22 and G82 - anything to inject some excitement and ignite sales. Of course, these are relatively low volume products so they don't make a huge difference to the bottom line either way, but new product of any sort is a good thing, especially fun, racy performance coupes.

DBV1 · 03-18-2020, 02:36 PM

I would bet they will be closed longer than this, but sure hope not. Maybe like on the 5 series they will shift to the LCI model. I was literally ready to order as my 5 series lease is up in June.

All this really does have a trickle down effect. Hang in their everyone and lets be one around the world and beat this thing!

Tag · 03-18-2020, 04:37 PM

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PARTS@STBMW · 03-18-2020, 05:52 PM

Oh man!

mrgicm · 03-18-2020, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by GodfatherNiko

Phew, my M4 arrived at my dealer yesterday 😎

Why would you buy a new m4 in 2020 when a new model is coming in and your value will jump of a cliff the moment you drive off

akkando · 03-18-2020, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mrgicm

Why would you buy a new m4 in 2020 when a new model is coming in and your value will jump of a cliff the moment you drive off

Rather have last model year than first, especially when the new m4 looks terrible.

SemtexGT · 03-19-2020, 04:35 AM

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I hope this one's true, my M340i is scheduled for production this month, but no word of it as of yet... please don't close down yet!!!

vikaspratap · 03-19-2020, 10:00 AM

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I hope this one's true, my M340i is scheduled for production this month, but no word of it as of yet... please don't close down yet!!!

I'm in the same boat as you. Ordered the M340i last week and it's been in production since then. Hopefully we get it soon

535i MSport · 03-19-2020, 11:10 AM

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Well it looks like we will all have to have X5s with V8s built in the good ole USA

I don't see this lasting for much longer

It would do us all good to reduce reliance on China

Ibiza · 03-19-2020, 08:34 PM

The G80/G82/G83 market release might also be delayed due to part suppliers. It will take time for the supply chain to produce parts for the G8x. But, initial demand will also be low. Maybe the ED 7% discount returns?

2021M5C · 03-20-2020, 08:11 AM

Ordered F93 May production, interesting what will happen

DML · 03-20-2020, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Ibiza

The G80/G82/G83 market release might also be delayed due to part suppliers. It will take time for the supply chain to produce parts for the G8x. But, initial demand will also be low. Maybe the ED 7% discount returns?

Most definitely

Ibiza · 03-20-2020, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 2021M5C

Ordered F93 May production, interesting what will happen

I also need to order a F83 prior to EOP August 2020. Would be interesting if BMWFS extends my current lease at the same payment terms for an other year if F83 production is effected long term, so I slide into a G83 late 2021.

cc3 · 03-20-2020, 10:02 AM

Could be 6/12 months before they reopen based on latest science and then serious lack of demand once this is all over

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