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      11-06-2020, 08:56 AM   #1
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45e timeline from order to delivery

Just wanted to share the timeline on my 45e order. It took almost 6 weeks to the Northeast. Hoping to take delivery tomorrow.

Order received 9/28
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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      11-06-2020, 08:58 AM   #2
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thanks for sharing.
can you detail your option.
curious if merino or absence of it may help manufacturing time lately
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      11-06-2020, 09:16 AM   #3
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Sure
  • Extended Merino Ivory
  • Luxury Seating
  • Trailer Hitch
  • Executive Package
  • Driving Assistance Professional Package
  • Parking Assistance Package
  • Heated Steering Wheel and Armrests
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      11-10-2020, 09:17 AM   #4
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Adding my data point:

09/29 ,with scheduled for Prod status the next day
10/26 Production begins
10/27 Automated status update - Build complete by 11/7
11/05 Quality Check - Build complete by 11/6
11/06 Moved to Waiting for Carrier Assignment
11/09 Dispatched from Factory
11/10 Online Tracking shows "At the dealership"

My neighbor's car has been stuck in "Quality Check" since 11/05. Have no idea what happened.......
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      11-10-2020, 10:57 AM   #5
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Here are my data points:

Order received 10/22
Production Begins 10/28
Exterior Body Assembly Begins 11/9
In the Paint Booth 11/9
Entering Assembly Line 11/9
Assembly in Progress 11/9
Quality Check 11/9
Final Assembly 11/9
Awaiting Carrier Assignment 11/9
Dispatched from Factory 11/10

Hoping the next few steps go as quickly as the above have....
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      11-10-2020, 04:41 PM   #6
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Here are my data points:

Order received 10/22
Production Begins 10/28
Exterior Body Assembly Begins 11/9
In the Paint Booth 11/9
Entering Assembly Line 11/9
Assembly in Progress 11/9
Quality Check 11/9
Final Assembly 11/9
Awaiting Carrier Assignment 11/9
Dispatched from Factory 11/10

Hoping the next few steps go as quickly as the above have....
The production process is super quick in your case!!! Enjoy your new drive...

My dealer is less than 3 hours drive from SC factory so it basically got delivery to the dealer at the same day when picked up by the truck.
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      11-11-2020, 11:54 AM   #7
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Quote:
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Here are my data points:

Order received 10/22
Production Begins 10/28
Exterior Body Assembly Begins 11/9
In the Paint Booth 11/9
Entering Assembly Line 11/9
Assembly in Progress 11/9
Quality Check 11/9
Final Assembly 11/9
Awaiting Carrier Assignment 11/9
Dispatched from Factory 11/10

Hoping the next few steps go as quickly as the above have....
I have essentially the exact same timeframe for my 45e, dispatched from factory to me (in Portland) yesterday. BMW Genius gave estimated arrival in Kentucky on 11/21, and then something like 17 days by rail up to Renton (but noted these timeframes fluctuate quite a bit).
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      11-11-2020, 12:46 PM   #8
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I have essentially the exact same timeframe for my 45e, dispatched from factory to me (in Portland) yesterday. BMW Genius gave estimated arrival in Kentucky on 11/21, and then something like 17 days by rail up to Renton (but noted these timeframes fluctuate quite a bit).
Which dealer you are working with in Portland?
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      11-11-2020, 12:48 PM   #9
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Which dealer you are working with in Portland?
BMW Portland
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      11-11-2020, 12:51 PM   #10
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BMW Portland


PMing you. I’m with them as well.
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      11-11-2020, 03:50 PM   #11
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PMing you. I’m with them as well.
Just placed an order through them as well for a 40i. Gang gang.
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      11-11-2020, 04:34 PM   #12
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Just placed an order through them as well for a 40i. Gang gang.
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      11-16-2020, 12:26 PM   #13
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Here are my data points:

Order received 10/22
Production Begins 10/28
Exterior Body Assembly Begins 11/9
In the Paint Booth 11/9
Entering Assembly Line 11/9
Assembly in Progress 11/9
Quality Check 11/9
Final Assembly 11/9
Awaiting Carrier Assignment 11/9
Dispatched from Factory 11/10

Hoping the next few steps go as quickly as the above have....
FYI, just got a status update that my car arrived at port and is now in transit as of today. Estimated arrival of 12/2 at the VPC in Renton. More than likely yours has a similar status!
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      11-16-2020, 12:34 PM   #14
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Yep, mine is showing In Transit as of today also
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      11-16-2020, 02:11 PM   #15
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I'm picking my 'Week 45' build tomorrow or Wednesday. Order was accepted on 10/7, so just about 6 weeks.
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      11-17-2020, 10:30 AM   #16
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Order received – 9/26/20
Production begins – 9/21/20
Your BMW entered the production queue – 10/30/20
Exterior – Paint booth – Entering assembly – 11/1/20
Quality check – Final assembly - … - 11/2/20
Dispatched from Factoring – around 11/4/20
At the Dealership – 11/5/20 (keep in mind that it takes the dealership some time to put fluids, deep detail of the car, etc.)
Delivered to my office – 11/11/20
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      11-17-2020, 12:27 PM   #17
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Order received – 9/26/20
Production begins – 9/21/20
Your BMW entered the production queue – 10/30/20
Exterior – Paint booth – Entering assembly – 11/1/20
Quality check – Final assembly - … - 11/2/20
Dispatched from Factoring – around 11/4/20
At the Dealership – 11/5/20 (keep in mind that it takes the dealership some time to put fluids, deep detail of the car, etc.)
Delivered to my office – 11/11/20
Looks great! Check your tire pressure. My dealer didn't realize the 45e has lower pressure for the front tires and set them all at 43.
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      11-17-2020, 02:07 PM   #18
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Looks great! Check your tire pressure. My dealer didn't realize the 45e has lower pressure for the front tires and set them all at 43.
Funny that you mention. When the BMW person was walking me through the car and system, there was the screen with the tire pressure and I asked why the front wheels are 34 while 43 back (or whatever numbers)? Are those the same tires or different type for the the front and back? As I was asking, I thought about the battery in the back. He told me that the tires are the same, just different pressures.
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      11-17-2020, 05:09 PM   #19
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Here are my data points:

Order received 10/22
Production Begins 10/28
Exterior Body Assembly Begins 11/9
In the Paint Booth 11/9
Entering Assembly Line 11/9
Assembly in Progress 11/9
Quality Check 11/9
Final Assembly 11/9
Awaiting Carrier Assignment 11/9
Dispatched from Factory 11/10

Hoping the next few steps go as quickly as the above have....

Wow, yours went fast compared to mine. I ordered from BMW Northwest (Tacoma) on 10/20 and I just hit Production Begins last Thur 11/13 - still there. Estimated completion is 12/2 and HOPING to have it before year end.
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Wow, yours went fast compared to mine. I ordered from BMW Northwest (Tacoma) on 10/20 and I just hit Production Begins last Thur 11/13 - still there. Estimated completion is 12/2 and HOPING to have it before year end.
Mine is currently in transit to the dealer, which is in CA (I purchased through a broker). So, it will need to go through dealer prep, and then get loaded onto a truck to have it delivered up here. I'm hoping to have it sometime around Thanksgiving or shortly after....
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      11-17-2020, 05:29 PM   #21
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How was your experience using a broker? I'm curious whether I should have considered that route. Savings on the cost or hassle factor, or both?
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Mine is currently in transit to the dealer, which is in CA (I purchased through a broker). So, it will need to go through dealer prep, and then get loaded onto a truck to have it delivered up here. I'm hoping to have it sometime around Thanksgiving or shortly after....
How much you are paying for shipping from CA to WA? Open trucking or enclosed?

I'm also working thru one of the volume dealers in SoCal and need to figure out trucking later. Thanks for the pointer.
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