Stop production re Laser Lights!

AndroidRobot · 03-05-2019, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by rmorin1249

I'm disappointed but it's not the end of the world. Seems illogical that BMWNA would offer and build vehicles with features that are not approved for use unless they were fairly certain that these features would soon he approved.

Audi and MB do the same thing so they're not alone

Nycswiss · 03-05-2019, 04:04 PM

Heya,

I’m going to the car show in Geneva either tomorrow or the day after. I’m looking to buy an x5, but if there are no laser lights and wrinkly seats I’m through with bmw.

I’m going to speak to bmw at the show to get their feedback about the lights.

Will revert back soon.

russelldav · 03-05-2019, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by twkl

What does the $1000 credit mean for those of us that have already picked our cars up and have laser lights?

Why would you get the credit? You got the lights...

jimv03 · 03-05-2019, 04:12 PM

Has anyone in the US been notified of this? My Order was placed 02.18. I am scheduled for a week 13 build. I have not heard anything?

760Lifan · 03-05-2019, 04:13 PM

I heard they stopped production of the lasers on the X7 as well. Somebody mentioned a supply-shortage?!

Wild Blue · 03-05-2019, 04:25 PM

wtfo

902 · 03-05-2019, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by russelldav

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Originally Posted by twkl

What does the $1000 credit mean for those of us that have already picked our cars up and have laser lights?

Why would you get the credit? You got the lights...

Did I though? If they're disabled, then I didn't actually get them.

arciga18 · 03-05-2019, 04:43 PM

It is a supply issue. The factory can't keep up so they are stopping production

I was talking to the gm of a dealer over the weekend .

Ldiamond114 · 03-05-2019, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jimv03

Has anyone in the US been notified of this? My Order was placed 02.18. I am scheduled for a week 13 build. I have not heard anything?

I have same build week and got it on 02.13 and nothing yet from dealer

TW516 · 03-05-2019, 05:08 PM

My X5 is only “scheduled” for production so it seems that I will not get them.
This is what I heard from the dealer.

“Looking like it's not discontinued, but back ordered and might not be available until May - "Allegedly” ”

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Originally Posted by Ldiamond114

I have same build week and got it on 02.13 and nothing yet from dealer

russelldav · 03-05-2019, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by twkl

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Originally Posted by russelldav

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Originally Posted by twkl

What does the $1000 credit mean for those of us that have already picked our cars up and have laser lights?

Why would you get the credit? You got the lights...

Did I though? If they're disabled, then I didn't actually get them.

They were always upfront that the anti-dazzle was not included, the issue you're talking about is the cornering lights but they also appear in the standard headlights do they not?

drilling · 03-05-2019, 05:12 PM

For NA cars, I wouldn't worry so much about laserlight. It barely works due to federal regulations.

BK_BMW · 03-05-2019, 05:12 PM

Whew...glad mine rolled off the line last week! Don't pick up until 3/27 at the PC, so hoping for no surprises.

hpfisterer · 03-05-2019, 05:19 PM

Mine was completed 2 weeks ago so I'm guessing they are on there. Keeping fingers crossed.

hpfisterer · 03-05-2019, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BK_BMW

Whew...glad mine rolled off the line last week! Don't pick up until 3/27 at the PC, so hoping for no surprises.

I get mine 3/21 at PC. We will have to see.

TW516 · 03-05-2019, 05:29 PM

I assume BMWNA doesn’t reach out to you or your dealer to tell you that the laser lights won’t be on your car even though you ordered them - leaving you to just accept the build without them when you arrive to pick it up...

Who’s looking to sell their laser lights?

AndroidRobot · 03-05-2019, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TW516

I assume BMWNA doesn’t reach out to you or your dealer to tell you that the laser lights won’t be on your car even though you ordered them - leaving you to just accept the build without them when you arrive to pick it up...

Who’s looking to sell their laser lights?

$12k a set for new ones

arciga18 · 03-05-2019, 05:48 PM

It is a supply issue. The factory can't keep up so they are stopping production

I was talking to the gm of a dealer over the weekend .

Ldiamond114 · 03-05-2019, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by arciga18

It is a supply issue. The factory can't keep up so they are stopping production

I was talking to the gm of a dealer over the weekend .

I understand that but what happens to people who are waiting on their build do they wait 2-3 months and get the lights or just get it on time without the lights and a discount ? They have to do something

X54TH · 03-05-2019, 06:52 PM

So I found it it's a supply issue. The dealer at this point has not been informed as to when this option will be available.

In Canada some of our Packages such as the "Excellence Package" come with laser lights in it and that package would now get a $1,000 credit / reduction.

I guess for those in Canada that don't care for it, will get a nice break of a $1,000 discount. For those who want it, they will have to wait and no one knows at this point how long that will be.

I'm just so grateful my car got produced with them. She's painted and on the way.

MystroX5 · 03-05-2019, 07:12 PM

Not having them on a fully loaded X5 would not be a compromise I could accept. After using them, I certainly can see a difference when they turn on and at this price point, it would be a deal breaker even if they work at a limited application in NA at this point in time. When the laws catch up and the Laser lights can be coded for full function, those that didn’t get them cause of this will be very unhappy.

X54TH · 03-05-2019, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MystroX5

Not having them on a fully loaded X5 would not be a compromise I could accept. After using them, I certainly can see a difference when they turn on and at this price point, it would be a deal breaker even if they work at a limited application in NA at this point in time. When the laws catch up and the Laser lights can be coded for full function, those that didn’t get them cause of this will be very unhappy.

I agree and a forum buddy of mine is in this predicament. It's a deal breaker for him. He's not happy about it.

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jimv03 Private 26 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X5 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	Has anyone in the US been notified of this? My Order was placed 02.18. I am scheduled for a week 13 build. I have not heard anything?
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760Lifan Major 451 Rep 1,115 Posts Drives: 2022 4xe Summit R & Trailhawk Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Land O Lakes, FL iTrader: (0)	I heard they stopped production of the lasers on the X7 as well. Somebody mentioned a supply-shortage?!
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drilling Private First Class 82 Rep 153 Posts Drives: Honda CRV & BMW X5 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	For NA cars, I wouldn't worry so much about laserlight. It barely works due to federal regulations.
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TW516 Private 19 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 Sprt; 2019 X5 MSprt Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I assume BMWNA doesn’t reach out to you or your dealer to tell you that the laser lights won’t be on your car even though you ordered them - leaving you to just accept the build without them when you arrive to pick it up... Who’s looking to sell their laser lights?
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arciga18 Brigadier General 1729 Rep 3,654 Posts Drives: LeMans/ Chestnut E90, RWD Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	It is a supply issue. The factory can't keep up so they are stopping production I was talking to the gm of a dealer over the weekend .
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MystroX5 Major General 6287 Rep 5,322 Posts Drives: 2020 X7 M50i/ 911 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Central Pa. iTrader: (0)	Not having them on a fully loaded X5 would not be a compromise I could accept. After using them, I certainly can see a difference when they turn on and at this price point, it would be a deal breaker even if they work at a limited application in NA at this point in time. When the laws catch up and the Laser lights can be coded for full function, those that didn’t get them cause of this will be very unhappy.
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