[toneil7163]

Originally Posted by frank19x5

Ordered 3/5, "Entering assembly line" as of this morning.

I ordered mine on 3/5 , still n scheduled for production. What does that mean?

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by toneil7163@aol.com

I ordered mine on 3/5 , still n scheduled for production. What does that mean?

It means it is just waiting for its production slot. You should be able to get the scheduled week of production from your CA or calling the Genius line.

[Ldiamond114]

Originally Posted by frank19x5

Ordered 3/5, "Entering assembly line" as of this morning.

I ordered in February 13th and still scheduled for production something ain’t right been on scheduled production for 3 weeks

[frank19x5]

Originally Posted by toneil7163@aol.com

I ordered mine on 3/5 , still n scheduled for production. What does that mean?

Originally Posted by Ldiamond114

I ordered in February 13th and still scheduled for production something ain’t right been on scheduled production for 3 weeks

Did you guys order 3rd row? I heard there's a delay on those. Also, one of the reasons I think my build is moving along is that I'm doing PCD, and they don't want to risk that my car won't be ready for the scheduled date.

[mr meatball 97]

I just got my VIN for a new X5 50i....having trouble tracking production from Canada. I tried to follow a post I found here but it wants my State and ZIP code....Help!

[Ldiamond114]

Originally Posted by frank19x5

Did you guys order 3rd row? I heard there's a delay on those. Also, one of the reasons I think my build is moving along is that I'm doing PCD, and they don't want to risk that my car won't be ready for the scheduled date.

What’s pdc? Also I didn’t get third row

[videoman535i]

Once I figure out why my pict uploads threw an error, I'll post my new whip (as the kids say) in the "shot of the day" department.

[jimv03]

Originally Posted by Ldiamond114

What’s pdc? Also I didn’t get third row

Performance Center Delivery, it's where you pick up your new car at the factory in South Carolina. Sounds really cool, wish I had the time to do it!

[rayadientes]

Awesome video, I never thought they were gonna be so thorough

[frank19x5]

OK, that was quick. My X5 is now in Quality Check phase.

Ordered 3/5, Production begins status on 3/7 and sat there for over a week. Didn't check over the weekend, and when I checked yesterday, it had gone from Production begins to Entering assembly line. Now this morning, it's in Quality check, so it zipped through assembly yesterday.

[thomas_Rp]

Originally Posted by frank19x5

OK, that was quick. My X5 is now in Quality Check phase.

Ordered 3/5, Production begins status on 3/7 and sat there for over a week. Didn't check over the weekend, and when I checked yesterday, it had gone from Production begins to Entering assembly line. Now this morning, it's in Quality check, so it zipped through assembly yesterday.

Do you have laser lights?

[frank19x5]

Originally Posted by thomas_Rp

Do you have laser lights?

Yes.

[thomas_Rp]

Originally Posted by frank19x5

Yes.

Good to hear. So they have resumed laser lights then.

https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1590493

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by thomas_Rp

Good to hear. So they have resumed laser lights then.

I think the laser light issue only affected Canadian builds, didn't it? Some people said it really wasn't a stop but rather offering a credit to remove it from a package. I could have missed some info though concerning US orders.

[frank19x5]

BMW is apparently fast tracking my X5. It's now in Awaiting carrier assignment. The interesting thing about that is that I'm picking it up at the Performance Center over a month from now.

[peter11]

Originally Posted by peter11

When I last ordered a BMW (2015) I was able to track the train as it crossed the country. Customer service was able to give me a rail car number that could be tracked through Norfolk Southern's automated system. This time, though, when I have called BMW does not seem to have any tracking number. My car was only "dispatched" today, so perhaps the tracking info is pending. What's confusing though is that BMW customer service claims that they are not aware of any tracking number ever being available.

Anyone having any luck for those being shipped by Train from Spartanburg?

My sales person was able to send me a print out of the status of the shipping of my car this morning. The information includes the date it departed on Norfolk Southern and the date it is expected in Oxnard California. There is a bill of lading number. The number is mostly numbers with a couple of letters (Different format than I saw a few years ago). In total it is 15 digits with a final suffix of -OX. I called the Norfolk Southern Automated system and selected tracing. After some trial and error I figured out that entering the number with voice does not work so I entered manually. I also found out that it only wants the last 7 digits EXCLUDING the OX. So a bill of lading number looks something like this:

1234567SP123456-ox

So I omitted the OX part and entered the number 7 for the "P"and the following digits for a total of 7 digits. The system then responded with the number I entered but added an S to the front of it. It then reported that the train departed "moundville alabama scanner" at 10:00 am today. Often the location will sound obscure and hard to understand. In my case I did a search for Mountville Alabama and discoved that Moundville is actually the city name.

As I recall, when it passes Dallas TX, Southern Pacific takes over. Back in 2015 when I tracked a car the Norfolk Southern system continued to work even after Southern Pacific took over. Once it gets to Oxnard, it can become a little less clear since the train car has to get onto a local siding that can cause some delay for a day or so and the ability to track it may be limited.

I hope this helps some other West Coast folks (and Southern US folks west of the Mississippi since I think your cars go by train too).

[msunny]

Originally Posted by peter11

It probably did arrive at Oxnard and one of two things is happening. Most likely they are getting a load together to send out to your dealer and other dealers nearby. Once dispatched you can track on United Road Services website by clicking on the "delivery receipts" tab near the top left of the page and then inputting your vin. The second possibility is that your car sustained some damage in transit. I believe that BMW has a facility in Oxnard to deal with that. That said, it would be nice if someone could confirm that.

Is there a way to call Oxnard to check if the vehicle was damaged in transit. (It is 10+ days overdue)

[peter11]

Originally Posted by msunny

Is there a way to call Oxnard to check if the vehicle was damaged in transit. (It is 10+ days overdue)

The screenshot my dealer sent me yesterday not only had the bill of lading number which I used to track the train but also status bubbles that turn green as each step is completed (arrival at vpc, departure on train and arrival at the vpc in oxnard). They should share this with you. I dont think you can call Oxnard. Perhaps you can at least get the bill of lading number so you can confirm if Norfolk Southern has the status. Bottom line though. Someone should help you if it is this late. Call the general manager of the dealership and explain your frustration with the lack of transparency. Someone knows where your car is.

[peter11]

Originally Posted by Ldiamond114

I ordered in February 13th and still scheduled for production something ain’t right been on scheduled production for 3 weeks

Call the genius line and find out what week your build is scheduled for. You will sit in the scheduled for production status until your dealers assigned build week comes up.

[msunny]

Using the info on this thread, I tracked Norfolk Southern with the Bill of Lading #. The status is "It is in storage hold in Oxnard CA as of Mar 13" .
Folks, is it normal to lie in storage for a week? My dealer in in Mtn. View, CA.

[toneil7163]

I called the automated line and it says vehicle is still being scheduled for production and no date has been set. I ordered almost 2 weeks ago. How lone before I get a date?

[russelldav]

March 05 - Shipped from port of exit
March 07 - Kentucky
March 12 - Wisconsin
March 21 - Vancouver, BC!!!!

Finally its arrived. Just have to wait for it to be off-loaded from the train and be inventoried / allocated to the dealership. CA says the car carriers wait for a full load before heading to the dealership so I am hoping I am the last one they were waiting for, and not the first.

11 weeks since I ordered. Going to be at least 12 by the time I pick her up.