[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by AidenL

I understand what you are saying, but it effectively penalises people who are longest in the queue. It is what it is.

My car becomes a future build, as it has already, as it was pushed out previously, and it didn’t turn out fine. And it may possibly happen again. So, I end up waiting, indefinitely effectively.

You can look at it that way but it is just a byproduct of the system. It would cause nightmares and have higher costs if it didn't work that way. Unfortunately when our own vehicle is involved the other factors really don't matter to us. It is like saying a problem happens so infrequently it is not statistically material but it is very material/important to the person having the problem.

[AidenL]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

You can look at it that way but it is just a byproduct of the system. It would cause nightmares and have higher costs if it didn't work that way. Unfortunately when our own vehicle is involved the other factors really don't matter to us. It is like saying a problem happens so infrequently it is not statistically material but it is very material/important to the person having the problem.

Yep. Dead right.

For me, with three delays so far, a statistical unlikelihood seems to indicate I’m jinxed and maybe this car isn’t for me. It doesn’t seem to have happened so often to anyone else on the forum.

I’ve emailed my local Porsche dealer tonight about a Cayenne. Costs more but hopefully they can deliver within a reasonable timeframe.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by AidenL

Yep. Dead right.

For me, with three delays so far, a statistical unlikelihood seems to indicate I’m jinxed and maybe this car isn’t for me. It doesn’t seem to have happened so often to anyone else on the forum.

I’ve emailed my local Porsche dealer tonight about a Cayenne. Costs more but hopefully they can deliver within a reasonable timeframe.

Or it is following the old saying - "Good things come to those who wait."

You are out a bit longer since you are not in the US but I think you will find quite a few folks who have seen a number of delays. We have members who were currently scheduled for the later part of December who have been put off a few times and are still waiting.

You, or course, need to make the decision as to what would be the best way to proceed. I have to think there was a reason you chose the X5 to begin with, while the waiting, delays and associated aggravation have eroded your view of BMW, I would think the X5 in regards to the competition would still hold the same place for you. I just hope you don't make a decision now that you may regret in the future.

[AidenL]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

Or it is following the old saying - "Good things come to those who wait."

You are out a bit longer since you are not in the US but I think you will find quite a few folks who have seen a number of delays. We have members who were currently scheduled for the later part of December who have been put off a few times and are still waiting.

You, or course, need to make the decision as to what would be the best way to proceed. I have to think there was a reason you chose the X5 to begin with, while the waiting, delays and associated aggravation have eroded your view of BMW, I would think the X5 in regards to the competition would still hold the same place for you. I just hope you don't make a decision now that you may regret in the future.

Yes, you are right, I’ve had BMWs since 1998, but these delays, along with the concerns on the CEL and so on really have dented my enthusiasm and confidence.
I’ll have a chat with my dealer tomorrow and decide over the weekend on what I do next.

I don’t think I’d regret a Cayenne, bar the additional cost.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by AidenL

Yes, you are right, I’ve had BMWs since 1998, but these delays, along with the concerns on the CEL and so on really have dented my enthusiasm and confidence.
I’ll have a chat with my dealer tomorrow and decide over the weekend on what I do next.

I don’t think I’d regret a Cayenne, bar the additional cost.

And when it comes down to it, the additional cost will likely be forgotten once you get behind the wheel and are driving. Good luck with your decision.

[shed]

Originally Posted by AidenL

Yep. Dead right.

For me, with three delays so far, a statistical unlikelihood seems to indicate I’m jinxed and maybe this car isn’t for me. It doesn’t seem to have happened so often to anyone else on the forum.

I’ve emailed my local Porsche dealer tonight about a Cayenne. Costs more but hopefully they can deliver within a reasonable timeframe.

Out of interest was their some special addition or option you added that might not be typical?

[AidenL]

Originally Posted by shed

Out of interest was their some special addition or option you added that might not be typical?

Not really. Spec is normal enough. No individual options.

[gsquare]

Originally Posted by shed

Out of interest was their some special addition or option you added that might not be typical?

I was wondering the same thing.

[AidenL]

Ok, checked with Genius again this morning, just to confirm things before I spoke to my dealer and guess what, it’s at status 150 this morning with week 19 production.

I’m genuinely not sure whether to believe it or not!

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by AidenL

Ok, checked with Genius again this morning, just to confirm things before I spoke to my dealer and guess what, it’s at status 150 this morning with week 19 production.

I’m genuinely not sure whether to believe it or not!

You may want to call a third time to verify. Genius over there, just like here in the states, is a job title and not a reflection on the competence, knowledge or output from them. I always recommend calling at least twice to verify any information given.

[AidenL]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

You may want to call a third time to verify. Genius over there, just like here in the states, is a job title and not a reflection on the competence, knowledge or output from them. I always recommend calling at least twice to verify any information given.

Dealer confirmed 150 also this morning. Fingers crossed it’s full steam ahead now!

[cgukevin]

Placed an order yesterday, status code 112

[gsquare]

Originally Posted by gsquare

It appears I’ve been moved up. I went to 150 today and production date shows 5/6!

Production date moved up to 5/4 as of this morning.

[TREKER]

Originally Posted by gsquare

Production date moved up to 5/4 as of this morning.

Nice! Are you seeing this on the mygarage network inspection process thing?

[gsquare]

Originally Posted by TREKER

Nice! Are you seeing this on the mygarage network inspection process thing?

Yep, using the F12 process.

[nobby810996]

153 yesterday and moved to 193 today. Getting closer!

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