[mrjoed2]

Hey all,

I finally moved from order received to Scheduled for production. How long does it typically take from this point to actually begin production & then to completion?

2nd BMW, but my 650i coupe was ED/PCD, so trying to get a estimate
for a Spartenburg build.

[araje]

Originally Posted by mrjoed2

Hey all,

I finally moved from order received to Scheduled for production. How long does it typically take from this point to actually begin production & then to completion?

2nd BMW, but my 650i coupe was ED/PCD, so trying to get a estimate
for a Spartenburg build.

Here's my timeline. Maybe that helps.
1/28: Order Received
1/28: Scheduled for Production
1/31: Entering production - VIN assigned.

At this point you an call 1-844-443-6487 (GENIUS) with your production code and after the automated status dial option to speak with a person. They will tell you your approximate build week (thats the week of production completion)
Its all estimated but gives you an idea.

My wife laughs at me saying looks like you are in labor pain already with your delivery date.

[scotchy]

Originally Posted by araje

Here's my timeline. Maybe that helps.
1/28: Order Received
1/28: Scheduled for Production
1/31: Entering production - VIN assigned.

At this point you an call 1-844-443-6487 (GENIUS) with your production code and after the automated status dial option to speak with a person. They will tell you your approximate build week (thats the week of production completion)
Its all estimated but gives you an idea.

My wife laughs at me saying looks like you are in labor pain already with your delivery date.

Lol. So what date were you given for your build week?

[araje]

Originally Posted by scotchy

Lol. So what date were you given for your build week?

Week 7. They dont give a specific date, just week number.
That's anywhere between Feb7-Feb14

[scotchy]

Originally Posted by araje

Week 7. They dont give a specific date, just week number.
That's anywhere between Feb7-Feb14

Thanks! Awesome that your dealership had immediate allocation for build! I ordered mid Jan, production date week 8 (some have waited considerably longer)

Was curious the production start to finish timeline, don't want to harass my SA but there was a glitch or something not saved in the system where after my build was put in it reverted to what they originally had in there. Want to have him double check it just before production starts to be sure it's still correct.

[araje]

Originally Posted by scotchy

Thanks! Awesome that your dealership had immediate allocation for build! I ordered mid Jan, production date week 8 (some have waited considerably longer)

Was curious the production start to finish timeline, don't want to harass my SA but there was a glitch or something not saved in the system where after my build was put in it reverted to what they originally had in there. Want to have him double check it just before production starts to be sure it's still correct.

Ask him to print a vehicle inquiry report so that you can confirm it line by line.

When I spoke to a person on that 1-844 number, they told me it is generally a week. It also depends what you call as production start. If you mean the paint/body shop activities then it probably is more than 1 week. I was told when it enters the assembly line, the vehicle is generally out of the line by one 1 week. The lady repeated "ish"

[scotchy]

Originally Posted by araje

Ask him to print a vehicle inquiry report so that you can confirm it line by line.

When I spoke to a person on that 1-844 number, they told me it is generally a week. It also depends what you call as production start. If you mean the paint/body shop activities then it probably is more than 1 week. I was told when it enters the assembly line, the vehicle is generally out of the line by one 1 week. The lady repeated "ish"

Haha on the "ish"


Yes thanks, already had the printout, and then added something to the build. When it was added it came back with a few items that were on the original build that we'd changed for our build. He corrected it and sent me the line by line print out but I'm wanting to check it again pre-production start just to be sure.

[mrjoed2]

Originally Posted by araje

Here's my timeline. Maybe that helps.
1/28: Order Received
1/28: Scheduled for Production
1/31: Entering production - VIN assigned.

At this point you an call 1-844-443-6487 (GENIUS) with your production code and after the automated status dial option to speak with a person. They will tell you your approximate build week (thats the week of production completion)
Its all estimated but gives you an idea.

My wife laughs at me saying looks like you are in labor pain already with your delivery date.

Thanks- I was given week 9. Just wanted to check to see what other's had for the various dates. You got scheduled quickly. I went 2 weeks between order received & scheduled for production.

[araje]

Any word on Feb rebate/incentives?
My order was locked in with Jan rebates/incentives (3250 off) but if the Feb ones are better, the dealer said he would honor those.
I highly doubt they will be more than Jan but worth asking.

[Auricom]

Originally Posted by araje

Any word on Feb rebate/incentives?
My order was locked in with Jan rebates/incentives (3250 off) but if the Feb ones are better, the dealer said he would honor those.
I highly doubt they will be more than Jan but worth asking.

Should be available mid next week.

[bluzbra]

Originally Posted by araje

Any word on Feb rebate/incentives?
My order was locked in with Jan rebates/incentives (3250 off) but if the Feb ones are better, the dealer said he would honor those.
I highly doubt they will be more than Jan but worth asking.

Waiting on that too. We should know by Feb. 4 or 5 the latest.

[PhilH930]

My timing is below for reference on M50i, and yes, I check daily:

Order placed 12/18, amended 12/23 (it showed received by 12/27)
Production Scheduled 1/27
Today's the Day, Production Begins 2/5

[desirusso]

Originally Posted by mrjoed2

Thanks- I was given week 9. Just wanted to check to see what other's had for the various dates. You got scheduled quickly. I went 2 weeks between order received & scheduled for production.

So does your week equal the completion approximate date? I have week 9 and it just went to scheduled production. I see mixed info on this

[kkratochvil]

Originally Posted by desirusso

So does your week equal the completion approximate date? I have week 9 and it just went to scheduled production. I see mixed info on this

Yes, your Build Week is the week it should be done.

[araje]

Originally Posted by kkratochvil

Yes, your Build Week is the week it should be done.

Apart from the build week, there is also a production complete date which gives more granularity of the date in the build week when production will be complete.
You can call genius to give you this info or you dealer can also see it in their portal. It is at the right bottom of the screen.

It says estimated production date and actual production date.

[floridaman100]

How long does it take to get a production number once the BMW is ordered from dealer?

[scotchy]

Originally Posted by floridaman100

How long does it take to get a production number once the BMW is ordered from dealer?

My understanding is it varies based on what the dealership has for allocations for builds. They may have something immediate, others have a few month wait. Your SA should be able to tell you.

[scotchy]

@mrjoed2 desirusso Mine is on the production line with yours now too. My original build week 8 order had an issue so it got changed.

[floridaman100]

Originally Posted by scotchy

My understanding is it varies based on what the dealership has for allocations for builds. They may have something immediate, others have a few month wait. Your SA should be able to tell you.

I should clarify as this is a custom order specifically for me.

[scotchy]

Originally Posted by floridaman100

I should clarify as this is a custom order specifically for me.

Yes this is what I thought you meant.
So some have had that the dealership they've gone to is able to have a custom build start almost immediately if they had allocation for one. Other dealerships their allocation is further out, so when you place the order, it may not enter production for a few months. Again, if you ask your SA, will be able to tell you what date they have available if you haven't placed your order OR what your build date is if you've already placed it.

Some have called multiple dealers prior to placing a custom order to find one with the soonest build date.

[floridaman100]

Originally Posted by scotchy

Yes this is what I thought you meant.
So some have had that the dealership they've gone to is able to have a custom build start almost immediately if they had allocation for one. Other dealerships their allocation is further out, so when you place the order, it may not enter production for a few months. Again, if you ask your SA, will be able to tell you what date they have available if you haven't placed your order OR what your build date is if you've already placed it.

Some have called multiple dealers prior to placing a custom order to find one with the soonest build date.

I actually talked to the dealer and the allocation came up and apparently they didn't have an X Drive allocated. They have to exchange allocation with another dealer if I understood corectly and I was told that would take a day or 2. They pretty much told me 4-6 weeks to receive the car. Does that sound right?

[desirusso]

Originally Posted by scotchy

@mrjoed2 desirusso Mine is on the production line with yours now too. My original build week 8 order had an issue so it got changed.

Let's hope they start production soon! I have to give back my car March 11... hoping it's here by then... also what is the 26th date on the screen mean?