[JFS007]

I ordered a 2025 X5MC, with an individual color and just received my “Vehicle Inquiry Report” from the dealer which includes my production number. The dealer asked me to double check/verify the vehicle order details. He then told me that in week it should be in production and a VIN would be issued so I can track it. Does that sound right?

[TurtleBoy]

If they changed an existing allocation and it happened to hit the timeframe that the Individual paints were being done I guess so but would be very rare. Give Genius a call and asked or the production week. Let us know what you find out.

[JFS007]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

If they changed an existing allocation and it happened to hit the timeframe that the Individual paints were being done I guess so but would be very rare. Give Genius a call and asked or the production week. Let us know what you find out.

Thanks - I will call them tomorrow

I do know that the dealer got the allocation from a different dealership and it originally wasn’t an individual color…

[JFS007]

Called and the dealer is right I guess. The allocation was for a different color to a different dealer, and my dealer managed to trade for it, resulting in the allocation and production number, putting the status as 111. In a couple of days they are updating the order with my individual color and (sounded like) moves the car to the next status, which is also when the VIN is developed, along with the build week…

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by JFS007

Called and the dealer is right I guess. The allocation was for a different color to a different dealer, and my dealer managed to trade for it, resulting in the allocation and production number, putting the status as 111. In a couple of days they are updating the order with my individual color and (sounded like) moves the car to the next status, which is also when the VIN is developed, along with the build week…

No, that is not how the process works. They can't change it to an Individual paint without approval. Once that approval is obtained then the paint is changed and the vehicle will then be schedules for production. Spartanburg groups Individual paints with the first group of MY25 seemingly scheduled for June. If you miss that one, it likely will be September or so. Keep us updated as to how things are moving along so we have that data point.

[JFS007]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

No, that is not how the process works. They can't change it to an Individual paint without approval. Once that approval is obtained then the paint is changed and the vehicle will then be schedules for production. Spartanburg groups Individual paints with the first group of MY25 seemingly scheduled for June. If you miss that one, it likely will be September or so. Keep us updated as to how things are moving along so we have that data point.

Odd, I have the production number and when I look in the f12 system and it says “Your order has been received, and we are making space in the production schedule.” It has the wrong color but all the other specs are right. Maybe they are waiting for approval to change the color!?

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by JFS007

Odd, I have the production number and when I look in the f12 system and it says “Your order has been received, and we are making space in the production schedule.” It has the wrong color but all the other specs are right. Maybe they are waiting for approval to change the color!?

What you are seeing makes sense. I was referring to the timing that your dealer told you. Changing it to the color does not assign a VIN.

When you do an Individual paint it uses a normal allocation. In the case they got an allocation from another dealer for a Priority 3 order (for dealer stock) and that is what you are seeing. For Individual paints the dealer must request approval for them for a specific allocation. It really is just a formality since there is a pre-approved list of paints. Once that approval is obtained then the order is changed to have Individual paint. As mentioned above, Spartanburg batches Individual paints so once your paint has been approved you can call Genius and get the production week.

Here is an example of the VIR's for an Individual paint order. When it is first entered, 490 is used for the color (in your case it is the color that was on the allocation from the other dealer).



Once approval is received, the color changes to the actual color ordered.

[JFS007]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

What you are seeing makes sense. I was referring to the timing that your dealer told you. Changing it to the color does not assign a VIN.

When you do an Individual paint it uses a normal allocation. In the case they got an allocation from another dealer for a Priority 3 order (for dealer stock) and that is what you are seeing. For Individual paints the dealer must request approval for them for a specific allocation. It really is just a formality since there is a pre-approved list of paints. Once that approval is obtained then the order is changed to have Individual paint. As mentioned above, Spartanburg batches Individual paints so once your paint has been approved you can call Genius and get the production week.

Here is an example of the VIR's for an Individual paint order. When it is first entered, 490 is used for the color (in your case it is the color that was on the allocation from the other dealer).

Attachment 3446564

Once approval is received, the color changes to the actual color ordered.

Attachment 3446565

Ok thanks Turtleboy. This is all coming together and making sense now. Thanks again!

[JFS007]

Now the f12 updated to say “special color” and the status code changed from 111 to 102.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by JFS007

Now the f12 updated to say “special color” and the status code changed from 111 to 102.

Very good, that means they are requesting approval for it. You should see it change to your actual color within a day or so.

[JFS007]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

Very good, that means they are requesting approval for it. You should see it change to your actual color within a day or so.

Sweet

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by JFS007

Sweet

Mine took about 5 days for approval but it seems to be going quicker recently, good luck.

[chicagofan00]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

Mine took about 5 days for approval but it seems to be going quicker recently, good luck.

If your CA knows the right people the approval can be done in 5 minutes.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by chicagofan00

If your CA knows the right people the approval can be done in 5 minutes.

It depends on how backed up they are, the model you are ordering and where production is going to take place. There is only a couple of folks who are responsible for the process for all BMWNA ordered vehicles.

[chicagofan00]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

It depends on how backed up they are, the model you are ordering and where production is going to take place. There is only a couple of folks who are responsible for the process for all BMWNA ordered vehicles.

Right, and if your CA knows one of those individuals, can be approved in 5 minutes or less. Just sayin’! 🤷🏻‍♂️

[JFS007]

Thanks guys. Will let you know when I get news of when I get more info about the next steps.

[JFS007]

Received my production week: #32 (August 4-10).

A bit later than I hoped but all good. Now the countdown starts 🤪