I'm shocked!

m3keash · 03-16-2011, 01:01 PM

When I ordered my cabrio on 3/10 the dealer said I would be able to take a slot they had in the queue. For days I didn't hear anything on estimated delivery. Given all the accounts of delays I've heard on this forum I was bracing myself for a Summer delivery.

I just called the 800# and they told me the car was in the paint shop and estimated completion was 3/18. Man that was fast! Don't know what the queue is for shipping and Performance Delivery but it looks like I'll have a Spring delivery, don't you think?

BimmerM · 03-16-2011, 01:26 PM

Once it's done it will probably take another 2 weeks before it's at your dealer.

Basically, a few days to get to get on board a cargo ship, about 1 1/2 weeks for cargo ship to arrive at your local port in either GA or SC, then a few days from the VDC to your dealer.

Inerrant · 03-16-2011, 02:32 PM

Im sooooooooooooo Upset! WOW!!!! I placed my order on 2/19/11 and it still shows that the car is on order! even when i call the 800# it says the same thing.

I called my CA yesterday to see whats going on and he was supposed to get back to me!

I'm happy for you at-least!

ksoze · 03-16-2011, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BimmerM

Once it's done it will probably take another 2 weeks before it's at your dealer.

That is pretty optimistic based on recent history.

Some cars are at port from at least a week to multiple weeks lately. The fastest trip across to the east coast is 14-16 days. Then you have unloading, VPC and truck transport to the dealer. Then there is dealer prep for a day or more.

I would say three weeks from production end to east coast dealer would be a dream.

m3keash · 03-16-2011, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ksoze

That is pretty optimistic based on recent history.

Some cars are at port from at least a week to multiple weeks lately. The fastest trip across to the east coast is 14-16 days. Then you have unloading, VPC and truck transport to the dealer. Then there is dealer prep for a day or more.

I would say three weeks from production end to east coast dealer would be a dream.

That gives me an April delivery. I'm sending it to the performance center which probably adds lead time. Anyway it looks like I'm going to be driving it this Spring. I'm ecstatic!

mpm3 · 03-16-2011, 03:54 PM

got mine in 5 week no bs !

m3keash · 03-16-2011, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inerrant

Im sooooooooooooo Upset! WOW!!!! I placed my order on 2/19/11 and it still shows that the car is on order! even when i call the 800# it says the same thing.

I called my CA yesterday to see whats going on and he was supposed to get back to me!

I'm happy for you at-least!

I was that way for days. I think I would be beside myself if it went on for weeks.

BimmerM · 03-16-2011, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ksoze

Quote:

Originally Posted by BimmerM

Once it's done it will probably take another 2 weeks before it's at your dealer.

That is pretty optimistic based on recent history.

Some cars are at port from at least a week to multiple weeks lately. The fastest trip across to the east coast is 14-16 days. Then you have unloading, VPC and truck transport to the dealer. Then there is dealer prep for a day or more.

I would say three weeks from production end to east coast dealer would be a dream.

Estimate based on my experience 3 months ago with delivery to the NJ VDC. Of course there's always the possibility of a holdup at VDC. Luckily mine cleared in about 2 business days.

ajskydiver · 03-18-2011, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inerrant

Im sooooooooooooo Upset! WOW!!!! I placed my order on 2/19/11 and it still shows that the car is on order! even when i call the 800# it says the same thing.

I called my CA yesterday to see whats going on and he was supposed to get back to me!

I'm happy for you at-least!

Uh, I don't know how this is possible, but I ordered March 14th (in the evening) and my CA just emailed and said mine went into production on the 17th and is currently at:

155 Assembly finish /quality check

ksoze · 03-18-2011, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajskydiver

Uh, I don't know how this is possible, but I ordered March 14th (in the evening) and my CA just emailed and said mine went into production on the 17th and is currently at:

155 Assembly finish /quality check

Your dealer grabbed an allocation that had your options and was just heading to 150 status. Could be a car they had coming for another client who bagged or he traded another dealer with a car at last minute.

kscarrol · 03-18-2011, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajskydiver

Uh, I don't know how this is possible, but I ordered March 14th (in the evening) and my CA just emailed and said mine went into production on the 17th and is currently at:

155 Assembly finish /quality check

It very possible. Each dealer is given an allocation for each model based on the size of the dealer and sales. Smaller dealers get a smaller allocation, makes sense. For example, my dealer here in New Orleans is relatively small. They only get a few slots each month for cars like the M3. In fact, when the E60 was first introduced, my dealer only got two slots per month for the 545. I had to wait more than a month until a slot was available for my car to go into production.

Inerrant is in Virginia and you'd think this wouldn't be a problem but not knowing where in Va. it is possible that his dealer simply does not have a slot available.

kiln · 03-18-2011, 08:31 AM

I ordered my car March 5th from Peake BMW and it should be finished today.. Thank god I am a patient person

Ryan

kscarrol · 03-18-2011, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiln

I ordered my car March 5th from Peake BMW and it should be finished today.. Thank god I am a patient person

Ryan

Nice! Another E90 M3 in N.O. Finished today, you should get your car mid-April. Will have to keep an eye out for you. What color etc?

kiln · 03-18-2011, 09:21 AM

Car Specs
---------
2011 BMW E90 M3 Sedan
Alpine White
Black Novillo Leather
Carbon Leather Trim
ZP2 - Premium Package 2
ZCP - Competition Package
ZCV - Convenience Package
417 - Rear manual side window shades w/ power rear window shade
752 - Enhanced Premium Sound
326 - Rear Spoiler Delete
6NR/6NF

My exhaust arrives today (yea I know a little early..

)
also ordered all the bmw cf perf parts and some IND stuff

We will have to meet up sometime

Ryan

Inerrant · 03-18-2011, 09:54 AM

**Update**

It just went into Production today and it should be finished on the 25th of this month. so we are looking at late April (if I'm lucky) early May!

kscarrol · 03-18-2011, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inerrant

**Update**

It just went into Production today and it should be finished on the 25th of this month. so we are looking at late April (if I'm lucky) early May!

Great news!

kscarrol · 03-18-2011, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiln

Car Specs
---------
2011 BMW E90 M3 Sedan
Alpine White
Black Novillo Leather
Carbon Leather Trim
ZP2 - Premium Package 2
ZCP - Competition Package
ZCV - Convenience Package
417 - Rear manual side window shades w/ power rear window shade
752 - Enhanced Premium Sound
326 - Rear Spoiler Delete
6NR/6NF

My exhaust arrives today (yea I know a little early..

)
also ordered all the bmw cf perf parts and some IND stuff

We will have to meet up sometime

Ryan

Nice!! We'll definitely have to meet once your car arrives... What exhaust? I'm debating doing the exhaust...

Ken

kiln · 03-18-2011, 10:42 AM

I went with the Meisterschaft GT.

03-16-2011, 01:01 PM	#1
m3keash Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 243 Posts Drives: E93, JB/Bamboo, Adv.1 8.3 20s Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	I'm shocked! When I ordered my cabrio on 3/10 the dealer said I would be able to take a slot they had in the queue. For days I didn't hear anything on estimated delivery. Given all the accounts of delays I've heard on this forum I was bracing myself for a Summer delivery. I just called the 800# and they told me the car was in the paint shop and estimated completion was 3/18. Man that was fast! Don't know what the queue is for shipping and Performance Delivery but it looks like I'll have a Spring delivery, don't you think?
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Inerrant Private First Class 5 Rep 129 Posts Drives: 2011.75 BMW M3 E93 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	Im sooooooooooooo Upset! WOW!!!! I placed my order on 2/19/11 and it still shows that the car is on order! even when i call the 800# it says the same thing. I called my CA yesterday to see whats going on and he was supposed to get back to me! I'm happy for you at-least!
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kiln Lieutenant 56 Rep 544 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Orleans, LA iTrader: (7)	I ordered my car March 5th from Peake BMW and it should be finished today.. Thank god I am a patient person Ryan
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kiln Lieutenant 56 Rep 544 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Orleans, LA iTrader: (7)	Car Specs --------- 2011 BMW E90 M3 Sedan Alpine White Black Novillo Leather Carbon Leather Trim ZP2 - Premium Package 2 ZCP - Competition Package ZCV - Convenience Package 417 - Rear manual side window shades w/ power rear window shade 752 - Enhanced Premium Sound 326 - Rear Spoiler Delete 6NR/6NF My exhaust arrives today (yea I know a little early.. ) also ordered all the bmw cf perf parts and some IND stuff We will have to meet up sometime Ryan
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Inerrant Private First Class 5 Rep 129 Posts Drives: 2011.75 BMW M3 E93 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	Update It just went into Production today and it should be finished on the 25th of this month. so we are looking at late April (if I'm lucky) early May!
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kiln Lieutenant 56 Rep 544 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Orleans, LA iTrader: (7)	I went with the Meisterschaft GT.
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