[toneil7163]

I just ordered my X5 50.0 M sport. I have a production number, How long before I get scheduled for production date?

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by toneil7163@aol.com

I just ordered my X5 50.0 M sport. I have a production number, How ling before I get scheduled for production date?

I never got a production date but I think the estimated week may be assigned when the production number is issued. Create an account for BMW garage and you can track it with some accuracy.

https://mygarage.bmwusa.com

[toneil7163]

I just ordered my X5 50.0 M sport. I have a production number, How ling before I get scheduled for production date?

[mattsrs]

Originally Posted by mattsrs

Do you guys know how long it takes from "factory dispatch" to having the car at dealer in NJ? My dealer is 600 miles away from Spartanburg factory (so ~10hrs drive). Does it still have to go through the "at the port" step?

Genius was able to help so I figured I share with others who may have similar question. It takes 2days for the car to get to NJ dealerships and it goes directly from factory to the dealership so no steps in between.

[rmorin1249]

Originally Posted by mattsrs

Do you guys know how long it takes from "factory dispatch" to having the car at dealer in NJ? My dealer is 600 miles away from Spartanburg factory (so ~10hrs drive). Does it still have to go through the "at the port" step?

It does not go through a port. It will be trucked directly from SC to your dealer. Maybe stop at another dealer or two. Mine arrived the next day after leaving the plant but the website had it in transit for several days. I am suspicious that the dealer may need to confirm it has arrived and a PDI is complete before it shows up as being at the dealer.

[stan229]

Mine dispatched from factory on Friday to NY, still haven't heard of it coming in. I'd assume it's a straight shot for the truck too.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by rmorin1249

Mine arrived the next day after leaving the plant but the website had it in transit for several days. I am suspicious that the dealer may need to confirm it has arrived and a PDI is complete before it shows up as being at the dealer.

Mine was the opposite. It showed on the website that it arrived on a Saturday but didn't physically get to the dealer until Wednesday evening. Of course mine was coming halfway across the country so it could have been the different transportation modes and tracking.

[jimv03]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

Mine was the opposite. It showed on the website that it arrived on a Saturday but didn't physically get to the dealer until Wednesday evening. Of course mine was coming halfway across the country so it could have been the different transportation modes and tracking.

Any idea how long is should take to get to Dallas, Tx?

[Mojoe793]

I was told today anything that has to go over the Mississippi goes via train then truck. If it doesn't cross river then it goes via truck. For Dallas I believe the closest train port is Galveston and then would be trucked up from there. The genius estimated 2-3 weeks to get me mine from Quality Check...I am really hoping it is less. I am scheduled to complete production Thursday.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by jimv03

Any idea how long is should take to get to Dallas, Tx?

Like was mentioned, it can vary depending on the train schedules, carriers, volume, etc. Mine went into the Awaiting Carrier Assignment stage from QC on the morning of 1/14 and arrived at my dealer the evening of 1/23.

[Chiurlamuore]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

I don't know if any of this information could help or not but here is something that was written up years to for tracking to the UK. I only did a quick search so there may be other posts that are more relevant. Maybe want to do some searches and see I anything pops up.

Good luck.

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=480776

Thank you!

[russelldav]

Does anyone on the Pacific West Coast have any ideas of shipping times from Spartanburg?

March 05 - Shipped from port of exit
March 07 - Kentucky
March 12 - Wisconsin

Based on the average speed so far (5.25 mph) it's going to take 23 days to get to Vancouver!

[rmorin1249]

I'd like to offer some optimism but I know folks on the west coast that waited 6 weeks for their new Corvette that was trucked from Bowling Green to a train yard in Toledo, OH. Trains are notoriously slow with lots of stops to reconfigure.
Be sure you "de-iron" your vehicle before any detailing. Rail shipment often results in paint contamination with metal particles.

[kandid]

Put order on Wed (3/6), two days later it appeared in database with status "Scheduled for production". Will see how long will it take.

[mattsrs]

Originally Posted by kandid

Put order on Wed (3/6), two days later it appeared in database with status "Scheduled for production". Will see how long will it take.

You can call bmw genius line and they can tell you expected production complete date

[russelldav]

Originally Posted by rmorin1249

I'd like to offer some optimism but I know folks on the west coast that waited 6 weeks for their new Corvette that was trucked from Bowling Green to a train yard in Toledo, OH. Trains are notoriously slow with lots of stops to reconfigure.
Be sure you "de-iron" your vehicle before any detailing. Rail shipment often results in paint contamination with metal particles.

How would you suggest? Claybar? I assume it's inside a box car and not exposed to the elements but I am just guessing.

[Kotkot]

Mine has been in Production begins status for a week already. It’s scheduled for production week 12 though

[rmorin1249]

Originally Posted by russelldav

How would you suggest? Claybar? I assume it's inside a box car and not exposed to the elements but I am just guessing.

There is a product specifically designed to remove iron from the finish, Iron X. Amazon sells it. Pretty sure cars are shipped on cars that are open to the environment.

[Mojoe793]

Originally Posted by Kotkot

Mine has been in Production begins status for a week already. It’s scheduled for production week 12 though

Same here. Mine went into production and got VIN last Tuesday. Genius said it should finish production tomorrow (Thursday) though.

[Ldiamond114]

Originally Posted by Kotkot

Mine has been in Production begins status for a week already. It’s scheduled for production week 12 though

how long did it last on production schedule? mine was ordered on feb 13th and still no movement

[Mojoe793]

Originally Posted by Ldiamond114

how long did it last on production schedule? mine was ordered on feb 13th and still no movement

That is highly dependent on your dealer and what build slots he has available. You can call Genius and they will give you estimated build week. I ordered my car Feb 7th so it took ~4 weeks to enter production and has now been sitting in that phase for over a week.

[russelldav]

Originally Posted by rmorin1249

There is a product specifically designed to remove iron from the finish, Iron X. Amazon sells it. Pretty sure cars are shipped on cars that are open to the environment.

I can see "Automotive IronX" selling for $60+ on Amazon and what appears to be a similar product called "Iron Out Rust Stain Remover Spray" intended for bathrooms and kitchens for $5 at my local grocery store. I bet they are the same thing!