Placed my order today!

Dave2 · 12-08-2010, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by erhanh

It is scheduled for production!

The options list is updated too. Altough it is still missing the ZCP.

How did you copy the pic from the site and place it in the post?

Erhan · 12-08-2010, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave IV

How did you copy the pic from the site and place it in the post?

screenshot, paste into paint, crop, upload to imageshack.us...

Dave2 · 12-08-2010, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by erhanh

screenshot, paste into paint, crop, upload to imageshack.us...

Ahhhhhh. It's a little different using MAC OS, but I got it.

M3M3CAR · 12-09-2010, 02:11 AM

Let me join this thread as I had to reorder my car today and I'm very fearful that it will not make week 50 Production schedule.. :-(

Praying Praying it makes it out of Germany by end of year...

Anybody know how long it takes to build once they start?

PinkFlamingo · 12-09-2010, 07:51 AM

My car was ordered on 11/26 but was flexed from another car the dealer had scheduled for week 47. My status just changed today from on order to production. Week 50 might be close. Depends on the length of the holiday shut down (if at all) where the M's are produced.

Erhan · 12-09-2010, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by M3M3CAR

Anybody know how long it takes to build once they start?

Here is the answer I got for the same question:

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Originally Posted by arter

It takes about 3 days to paint and assemble a car.
I would expect they would stop incomplete orders and finish them
after the break. They are not going to rust......

///M Ryder · 12-09-2010, 10:47 AM

Guess I'll jump in on the recently ordered thread. As of this morning, I'm in the bodyshop. Completion should be this weekend......Phil

Dave2 · 12-09-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Ryder

Guess I'll jump in on the recently ordered thread. As of this morning, I'm in the bodyshop. Completion should be this weekend......Phil

How do you get this info?

///M Ryder · 12-09-2010, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave IV

How do you get this info?

Call the number....it's updated a day or two before the website.......Phil

Erhan · 12-09-2010, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Ryder

Call the number....it's updated a day or two before the website.......Phil

Everyone is talking about a 1-800 number.. what is this number or where do I find it?

Dave2 · 12-10-2010, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by erhanh

Everyone is talking about a 1-800 number.. what is this number or where do I find it?

1-800-831-1117.

It's the number for BMW North America Customer Service. When you call there is an automated option for checking vehicle production status.

I called. My car is in the body shop with an estimated completion date of Dec. 13. I am assuming that is a completion date for production, not just a body shop completion date.

Gettin' all kinds of giddy over here.

Erhan · 12-10-2010, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave IV

1-800-831-1117.

It's the number for BMW North America Customer Service. When you call there is an automated option for checking vehicle production status.

I called. My car is in the body shop with an estimated completion date of Dec. 13. I am assuming that is a completion date for production, not just a body shop completion date.

Gettin' all kinds of giddy over here.

Thanks mate. Just called the number. Estimated completion date is Dec 14

M3M3CAR · 12-10-2010, 09:38 AM

I'm in production as of this morning even though the website still shows it as on order for a 328 xi..

M3M3CAR · 12-10-2010, 09:39 AM

Anyone here know the average production time?

PKL · 12-10-2010, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by M3M3CAR

Anyone here know the average production time?

It's 8 weeks from order date. They sometimes come in a little quicker. But it really should be 8 weeks max.

M3M3CAR · 12-10-2010, 10:20 AM

I called Bmw.. Production for these cars are averaging 4-6 days.

PinkFlamingo · 12-10-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by erhanh

Thanks mate. Just called the number. Estimated completion date is Dec 14

I have the same estimated completion date 12/14. YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1MORELAP · 12-10-2010, 01:39 PM

Congrats guys. My car is somewhere between customs and VPC...

///M Ryder · 12-10-2010, 02:36 PM

As of this morning I was in the paint shop........Phil

Erhan · 12-10-2010, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ftconstruct

I have the same estimated completion date 12/14. YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chances are, you'll get your faster than me since you're in East Coast

Dave2 · 12-10-2010, 03:58 PM

I am starting to think about delivery.

Does anyone know if you work with the same service advisor and tecnician each time the car is serviced, and if so, are you introduced to these people when you take delivery of the car.

If this is the case, I would like to take each one a small gift (maybe a bottle of wine or a gift card) when I take delivery of my car. It's always a good idea to show appreciation to the people who provide you service.

During the construction of my house I took bagels and donuts to the site every morning and one day a week I bought lunch for everyone on site. The money I spent on food for the contractors was probably the best money ever spent.

///M Ryder · 12-10-2010, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave IV

I am starting to think about delivery.

Does anyone know if you work with the same service advisor and tecnician each time the car is serviced, and if so, are you introduced to these people when you take delivery of the car.

If this is the case, I would like to take each one a small gift (maybe a bottle of wine or a gift card) when I take delivery of my car. It's always a good idea to show appreciation to the people who provide you service.

During the construction of my house I took bagels and donuts to the site every morning and one day a week I bought lunch for everyone on site. The money I spent on food for the contractors was probably the best money ever spent.

You can work with the same advisor, but he/she may have several techs that work in their stable. Best advice would be to ask around your area and find out what tech has the best reputation. I had the same tech for 10 years even though my advisors changed due to workforce reduction (right). Also, don't take gifts this early in the game. They need to earn them first. Last piece of advice...make a attempt to meet the service manager. This will become invaluable in the future.......Phil

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M3M3CAR Private First Class 27 Rep 197 Posts Drives: 2011 AW, ZCP, DCT, on order.. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (0)	Let me join this thread as I had to reorder my car today and I'm very fearful that it will not make week 50 Production schedule.. :-( Praying Praying it makes it out of Germany by end of year... Anybody know how long it takes to build once they start?
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///M Ryder Grown Azz Man 429 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: GT4 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (8)	Guess I'll jump in on the recently ordered thread. As of this morning, I'm in the bodyshop. Completion should be this weekend......Phil __________________ 2016 GT4.....Sapphire Blue Metallic, Platinum stitch Leather/Alcantara interior, Carbon Fiber Trim, PCM w/Nav, Guards Red Belts, 2 Zone Climate, Sport Chrono, LWB, Smokers Pack, Big Gas Tank, Light Design Pack, Bi-Xenon w/PDL, Auto Dim Mirror, Clear Side Markers, GTS Clear Taillights
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Dave2 First Lieutenant 124 Rep 371 Posts Drives: '11 M3 Convertible Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I am starting to think about delivery. Does anyone know if you work with the same service advisor and tecnician each time the car is serviced, and if so, are you introduced to these people when you take delivery of the car. If this is the case, I would like to take each one a small gift (maybe a bottle of wine or a gift card) when I take delivery of my car. It's always a good idea to show appreciation to the people who provide you service. During the construction of my house I took bagels and donuts to the site every morning and one day a week I bought lunch for everyone on site. The money I spent on food for the contractors was probably the best money ever spent.
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