04-03-2020, 09:59 AM | #221 | |
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In terms of the value statement, it's a guestimate really from looking at the market when I was shopping in 2018. I found an F85 2015. When I was shopping, a like miles (generally they are all optioned the same) 2016 version was anywhere from 5K to 10K more. It hadn't occurred to me to check the build date at the time. That said, if this is your baby that you will be driving for a long time, that may not even matter vs the wait! The X5M...what an incredible ride!! |
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04-05-2020, 09:57 AM | #222 |
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My car is sitting in "Production Started" for a couple of weeks with a schedule to be complete of 4/1. Calling the BMW automated system, It still said the same thing. My dealer called me a couple of days ago and said that it should be complete 4/15 and when it arrives at the dealership (Charlotte), then will deliver the car to my house. I am not holding my breath, but that would be nice. I don't know how they got this info, or just guessed.
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04-05-2020, 10:25 AM | #223 | |
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We in Europe seem to be showing some signs of recovery but you guys are about 8 days behind so the worst is yet to come for the US, unfortunately. |
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04-05-2020, 11:07 AM | #224 |
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The website might be providing some misinformation. Mine is a special order and just before shutdown (about a week) moved back and forth, and then stayed with 'production scheduled' status. I contacted my dealer yesterday and their internal status was 'order received' - it had been moved back. It's still showing as scheduled on the myBMW status.
FWIW, I was speaking to a manager that does the orders for the dealership. We chatted for about 20min - He said that they aren't being told much at all. There are internal discussions about whether the remainder of the 2020 my gets scrapped, and/or they start early with the 2021 MY. He said there are a lot of questions and not many answers. He did say something interesting - his information is that the plants currently shut down (he said all of them but China are) have target dates for reopening but some of them are noted as 'indefinite'; not that they are closing permanently, but that the dates are being put aside because of the current uncertainty. |
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04-05-2020, 11:35 AM | #225 | |
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I really don't want to have to decide between a 2020 F95 delivered in June and a 2021 delivered in September, but with a couple new options (e.g. LED Sky Lounge and acoustic glass). I know the "right" decision in that matrix, but I don't trust myself, so I'd rather the decision be taken out of my hands. |
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04-05-2020, 12:01 PM | #226 | |
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MY2020 or 2021 is not that important to me. I just want the car |
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04-05-2020, 01:57 PM | #227 | |
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I've had sky lounge in my last 2 BMW's it's cool, but not a deal killer for me. Even the exhaust notes...I had a ferrari a few years ago and there was a camp of people looking for ways to beef up the sound system and majority of the forum feedback tended to be "Why bother? The best sound coming from the car is through the tailpipes?."...this draws a parallel for me with the acoustic glass. The X5M definitely has some of that symphony going on from the tail pipes too! (especially if you play with the vacuum lines ) |
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04-06-2020, 08:34 AM | #228 | |
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04-07-2020, 01:13 AM | #229 |
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As expected Spartanburg will remain closed until April 30th at least.
https://eu.greenvilleonline.com/stor...30/2954008001/ |
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04-07-2020, 04:33 AM | #230 | |
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I'm curious what the European plants are going to do. My guess is I will get the 45e after the summer, but hopefully still this year. |
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04-07-2020, 04:47 AM | #231 | |
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Other manufacturers are planning for the same I presume. |
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04-07-2020, 06:44 AM | #232 | |
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BMW should just pull the plug on MY2020 and reopen in July or August. |
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04-07-2020, 07:03 AM | #233 | |
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It's nothing big like an LCI. |
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04-07-2020, 07:15 AM | #235 |
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Yes, that's true. It depends on when they will reopen. Hopefully sooner than later. And that's not only for BMW but for the global economy.
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04-07-2020, 08:52 AM | #236 |
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My build status just went back to order received again for the second time. At this point I'm not even sure what to do especially with the build delays and BMW's move to start dropping residual value....
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04-07-2020, 09:15 AM | #237 | |
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1. They are concerned about global demand and will likely need to modify production accordingly 2. Their suppliers are similarly compromised during this time (they gave examples of the 3 key suppliers with substantial layoffs in the last two weeks). Again, not a surprise, but just a realization that they aren’t just going to fire up the assembly line in a few weeks and be back to business as usual...especially not at anything close to normal production levels. Also, I doubt they are going to be offering any screaming deals on yet-to-be-produced vehicles. That’s the point of modifying their production going forward with substantially contracted demand. They are not going to recklessly adopt a “build it and they will come” mantra. Hell, they won’t likely have access to all the parts to do that anyway even if they wanted. What a mess. |
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04-07-2020, 09:16 AM | #238 | |
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At least you can see the status of your car. The last time I was informed about my build was about a month ago. |
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04-07-2020, 09:25 AM | #239 | |
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04-07-2020, 09:28 AM | #240 | |
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Online monitoring of the order would be nice. Dealers don't know anything overhere, even in normal times |
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04-07-2020, 09:37 AM | #241 | |
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Coincidentally, my original build week was 14 also. Not sure if we’re ordering the same car, but what is your revised build week now? Per my dealer, mine is now week 21...but that obviously doesn’t feel very reliable given the more recent developments. |
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04-07-2020, 09:41 AM | #242 |
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I hope they focus on cars that are actually sold and not cars to fill dealer lots.
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