12-04-2020, 12:58 PM | #1 |
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Production timelines?
I just ordered a ‘21 X5 xdrive 40i w/m sport on Nov 30th. I called BMW and they said production is scheduled for week of Dec 27th. Any feedback on timeframe from once in production? My dealer is east coast, PA. The woman said 4-6 weeks from then, which seemed long to me.
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12-04-2020, 01:02 PM | #2 |
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These were my dates. Once production actually started, the car was at my dealer in NY in a week.
Scheduled for production 10/1 Production Begins 10/21 Exterior Body Assembly Begins 10/31 In the Paint Booth 10/31 Entering Assembly Line 10/31 Assembly in Progress 11/2 Quality Check 11/2 Final Assembly 11/2 Awaiting Carrier Assignment 11/2 Dispatched from the Factory 11/3 Arrived at the dealer 11/6 |
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12-04-2020, 01:29 PM | #3 | |
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Thanks for sharing your timeline. So basically 2.5 weeks from when it states in production...because it took about 10 days to actually start when it said starting.
So looks like mid-January if everything holds true. I never intended on ordering and had my current lease being transferred so I’ll be a one car family for a few weeks 🤦*♂️ Quote:
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12-04-2020, 02:35 PM | #6 |
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You're good then. My order (no bmw individual options) submitted 14 nov. been in awaiting carrier assignment since Wednesday. Supposed to be delivered to dealership tomorrow but I'll believe it when I see it. Most likely Monday. Regardless, pretty quick turn around
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12-04-2020, 02:46 PM | #7 | |
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Wow. That is fast. Ultimately it is what it is. Fingers crossed that things move quickly.
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12-04-2020, 03:08 PM | #8 |
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For custom ordered cars, they are moving ahead of schedule right now. Check out the recent order threads, seems like they are running a week to two weeks ahead of schedule right now as long as your dealer put your name on your order. Mine was marked as dealer inventory (because I was waiting for the drive event in November) so it didn't start ahead of schedule, but as soon as I had my dealer put my name on the order, it went into production the next day.
I wouldn't be surprised if yours was built before Christmas and you had it by the end of the year since you're on the east coast! |
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12-04-2020, 03:20 PM | #9 | |
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Pre-COVID, owners waited significantly longer, 8-12+ weeks (waited 12 weeks for mine due to PCD delivery) - sometimes months or a year for delivery - particularly our EU members. Once it starts production it doesn't take more than a day/day and half to complete.
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12-05-2020, 04:36 PM | #10 |
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The actual production of the vehicle is quick. But, each dealer is given a certain number of build slots that he can use to either build a car for his inventory, or to satisfy a customer. He doesn't automatically get an extra build slot when he takes an order...he fills one he already has. So, how long it takes can depend a huge amount on whether your dealer has any slots, and when they are scheduled...
Production scheduled means the order has been placed and accepted. Started means they've ordered any parts necessary that aren't built in house. Once the VIN is assigned and the body started, it's only a day or two before it's done. It can sit waiting carrier for over a week, especially if it's around a holiday, as the truckers like time off, too! If you lived close to the plant, and your dealer had a slot scheduled very soon, it could all be done in a few weeks. If he doesn't have any near-term slots, unless he can trade one with another dealer, it could be many months. If things were slacking off, BMW might assign an 'extra' one to him for a new sale. |
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12-07-2020, 08:48 AM | #11 |
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I called in again to BMW genius, just to see if they had any times updated. The guy told me it’s slotted for week 1 production, which is basically what they told me before. I guess it showed the order going in on Dec 2nd. I thought it was placed on Nov 30th.
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12-07-2020, 09:06 AM | #12 |
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My production timeline:
Vehicle: X5 XDrive 40i (Executive + All major packages/options) Fri, 04th DEC 2020: DIspatched From Factory Tue, 01st DEC 2020: (Close to midnight) AWAITING CARRIER ASSIGNMENT. A carrier has been assigned to take care of your BMW. Tue, 01st DEC 2020: Entering assembly line Tue, 01st DEC 2020: In the paint booth Tue, 01st DEC 2020: Exterior body assembly begins Tue, 24th NOV 2020: Expected completion changed to 01st DEC 2020 Tue, 16th NOV 2020: Online status changed to "Production Begins" (expected completion 04th DEC 2020) Fri, 30th OCT 2020: Online status changed to "Scheduled for Production" Mon, 26th OCT 2020: Dealer placed the order with BMW Sat, 24th OCT 2020: Deal negotiated with the dealer
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12-07-2020, 11:03 AM | #13 | |
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Thanks for sharing.
Seems like 6 weeks is the standard. Anything less is just by chance. I was hoping for a 4 week turnaround but that’s a stretch. It’s tough waiting but pretty awesome knowing a car is being built specifically for you. Very excited. Quote:
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12-07-2020, 12:28 PM | #15 |
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Ah, if you're week 1 you won't get it this year then. It seems November must have been a slower month for the factory, as many folks on this forum got pulled in by a week or more. Mine only moved up from 12/7 to 12/4. It's on the way to my dealer now for delivery by end of the week.
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12-07-2020, 01:35 PM | #16 | |
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People in Europe may not get theirs built for many months, depending on what slots their dealer has, then they have to wait for a ship to get it across the ocean. Once it actually goes into production (VIN assigned/body built), it's very fast with the exception of maybe shipping it out. Production started just means they've ordered the parts...think of it like a reservation for the future activity. |
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12-08-2020, 01:02 PM | #17 |
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With COVID, being a 1 car family isn't as bad as I thought. I've been 1 car for about 3 weeks now I think. With absolute emergencies, there's always Lyft/Uber.
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12-09-2020, 10:22 PM | #18 |
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Here is my timeline on the X6
11/5 Order placed with dealer 11/6 Production Number order received 11/9 Scheduled for Production - Got the VIN number 11/16 Production Begins 11/18 Quality Check 11/23 Awaiting Carrier 11/30 Dispatched From Factory 12/3 at the dealer Unfortunately, my X6 had multiple problems right after I picked it up and Dealer took it and ordered a new one. |
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12-10-2020, 08:35 PM | #20 |
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Final timeline to give everyone awaiting their build a recent reference.
BMW X5 xDrive40i (Mineral White / Cognac Vernasca Leather) M Sport pkg; Exe pkg; Park asst pkg; M sport brakes (blue calip) Trailer Hitch 18 NOV 2020 - Placed Order (Dealer had one in status 112, that they reassigned for me) 19 NOV 2020 - Status changed (website) to Production Begins (Estimated completion date of 08 DEC) 02 DEC 2020 - Estimated Completion Date accelerated to 5 DEC from 8 DEC 05 DEC 2020 - Jumped straight to Awaiting Carrier Assignment 08 DEC 2020 - Dispatched from the factory 10 DEC 2020 - Arrived at Dealership in Illinois (will pick up tomorrow 11 DEC) 11 DEC 2020 - Scheduled delivery 21 days from production begins to delivery. 22 days overall. |
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12-11-2020, 04:56 PM | #21 |
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I have it ...
Wed, 09 DEC 2020: Took Delivery. Tue, 08 DEC 2020 (10:51 AM): At dealer lot. All truck, no rail. Fri, 04th DEC 2020: Dispatched From Factory Tue, 01st DEC 2020: (Close to midnight) AWAITING CARRIER ASSIGNMENT. A carrier has been assigned to take care of your BMW. Tue, 01st DEC 2020: Entering assembly line Tue, 01st DEC 2020: In the paint booth Tue, 01st DEC 2020: Exterior body assembly begins Tue, 24th NOV 2020: Expected completion changed to 01st DEC 2020 Tue, 16th NOV 2020: Online status changed to "Production Begins" (expected completion 04th DEC 2020) Fri, 30th OCT 2020: Online status changed to "Scheduled for Production" Mon, 26th OCT 2020: Dealer placed the order with BMW Sat, 24th OCT 2020: Deal negotiated with the dealer.
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