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      12-01-2020, 04:38 PM   #45
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Each dealer gets a certain number of build slots with a specific week. If he has one coming up, and it's not already sold, he can customize it for a new buyer. Otherwise, the order just sits there waiting for his next build slot.

The dealer can tell you when that is, and once a production number has been assigned, you're in the system, and anyone with access can give you more information.

It seems like some of the dealers outside of the US either don't have that many slots, or they're selling lots of these things (it could be a combination of both). For them, many months is not unusual for their wait, and only 2-3 weeks of that is in shipping across the Atlantic.

A production number assigned is just like getting a reservation for a future flight or cruise...started means they've actually ordered the necessary parts. Things move very rapidly once the VIN is assigned and body is built. FWIW, mine sat awaiting carrier assignment for over a week...guess there was a shortage of trucks. Similar issue with ships...they aren't leaving on a daily basis.

Production scheduled could last for many months if your dealer doesn't have any open slots he can have assigned to your build until way in the future. IOW, there is NO fixed timeline that you can expect things to follow, but once everything comes together, it moves fast.
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      12-01-2020, 04:41 PM   #46
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Each dealer gets a certain number of build slots with a specific week. If he has one coming up, and it's not already sold, he can customize it for a new buyer. Otherwise, the order just sits there waiting for his next build slot.

The dealer can tell you when that is, and once a production number has been assigned, you're in the system, and anyone with access can give you more information.

It seems like some of the dealers outside of the US either don't have that many slots, or they're selling lots of these things (it could be a combination of both). For them, many months is not unusual for their wait, and only 2-3 weeks of that is in shipping across the Atlantic.

A production number assigned is just like getting a reservation for a future flight or cruise...started means they've actually ordered the necessary parts. Things move very rapidly once the VIN is assigned and body is built. FWIW, mine sat awaiting carrier assignment for over a week...guess there was a shortage of trucks. Similar issue with ships...they aren't leaving on a daily basis.

Production scheduled could last for many months if your dealer doesn't have any open slots he can have assigned to your build until way in the future. IOW, there is NO fixed timeline that you can expect things to follow, but once everything comes together, it moves fast.

Thanks for the info!
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      12-02-2020, 07:54 AM   #47
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Made a deal 10/31 with Ohio dealer. Received text from salesman that vehicle was in Production Begins 11/12. Remains there since despite very frequent browser refreshes . BMW estimates completion 12/1.
Still looking at an on time delivery ?
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      12-02-2020, 07:58 AM   #48
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Order placed - 11/19
Production begins - 12/1
Exterior body assembly begins - 12/12
In the paint booth - 12/12
Entering assembly line - 12/12
Assembly in progress - 12/12
Quality check - 12/12
Final assembly - 12/12
Ready for transport - 12/12
Awaiting carrier assignment - 12/12
Dispatched from factory - 12/14
At the port - 12/17
In transit - 12/17
At the dealership - 12/17
In my garage - 12/19

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      12-02-2020, 05:15 PM   #49
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Made a deal 10/31 with Ohio dealer. Received text from salesman that vehicle was in Production Begins 11/12. Remains there since despite very frequent browser refreshes . BMW estimates completion 12/1.
Still looking at an on time delivery ?
Completed build 11/24. Stuck in Awaiting Carrier Assignment from then to today. Today advanced to dispatched from factory. My fingers are crossed for a weekend pickup - I'm in Ohio and heard it comes here by car carrier.

Where's everyone else at?
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      12-02-2020, 05:48 PM   #50
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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....
My X5 45e finally arrived at the dealer in CA yesterday! Paperwork is being prepared today, which I'll need to review, sign & hand over some $$ before the dealer can then turn the vehicle over to trucking to have it sent to me in WA. I've been told it usually takes 3-4 days to go from CA to WA, possibly longer due to covid...

Getting so close now....
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      12-02-2020, 05:57 PM   #51
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My X5 45e finally arrived at the dealer in CA yesterday! Paperwork is being prepared today, which I'll need to review, sign & hand over some $$ before the dealer can then turn the vehicle over to trucking to have it sent to me in WA. I've been told it usually takes 3-4 days to go from CA to WA, possibly longer due to covid...

Getting so close now....
Looking forward to the pictures!
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      12-02-2020, 07:50 PM   #52
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Completed build 11/24. Stuck in Awaiting Carrier Assignment from then to today. Today advanced to dispatched from factory. My fingers are crossed for a weekend pickup - I'm in Ohio and heard it comes here by car carrier.

Where's everyone else at?
wow that's not what I was hoping to hear! Ordered my 40i on 20 NOV. Just hit awaiting transportation today. shipping to dealer in MD. SA saying it will arrive on Saturday. I'll believe it when I see it after hearing how long you were stuck in that status.
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      12-03-2020, 05:54 PM   #53
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At the dealership. Delivered today. Planning to pick it up Saturday morning.
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      12-06-2020, 03:39 PM   #54
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Today mine updated to 'In Transit'. Evidently, this was triggered by it's arrival at the Kansas City hub. It is already on a train headed to the Renton, WA hub.

So updated timeline:

• Ordered 10/20
• Sched for Prod 10/30, week 49
• Prod began 11/13
• Estimated completion changed 11/21. Was Dec 2, now Nov 25 per automated 800#
• Entered assembly line 11/25 beginning of the day
• Awaiting carrier assignment 11/25 end of day
• Dispatched from factory 11/30
• In Transit 12/6
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      12-06-2020, 05:05 PM   #55
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Today mine updated to 'In Transit'. Evidently, this was triggered by it's arrival at the Kansas City hub. It is already on a train headed to the Renton, WA hub.

So updated timeline:

• Ordered 10/20
• Sched for Prod 10/30, week 49
• Prod began 11/13
• Estimated completion changed 11/21. Was Dec 2, now Nov 25 per automated 800#
• Entered assembly line 11/25 beginning of the day
• Awaiting carrier assignment 11/25 end of day
• Dispatched from factory 11/30
• In Transit 12/6
What's your ETA to Renton?
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      12-07-2020, 01:41 PM   #56
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What's your ETA to Renton?
Last week SA and BMW told me 12/22. I called today and they confirmed that was still the case.

Last edited by rockhead; 12-07-2020 at 03:35 PM..
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      12-08-2020, 01:09 PM   #57
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Mine's supposed to arrive at the dealer tomorrow according to my CA! Yeah!

The website still says "At the Port". It changed to "In Transit" at one point, but reverted back to "At the Port" and has sat there for a while now (not as long as the initial "In Transit" stage though).
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      12-08-2020, 06:53 PM   #58
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Today mine updated to 'In Transit'. Evidently, this was triggered by it's arrival at the Kansas City hub. It is already on a train headed to the Renton, WA hub.

So updated timeline:

• Ordered 10/20
• Sched for Prod 10/30, week 49
• Prod began 11/13
• Estimated completion changed 11/21. Was Dec 2, now Nov 25 per automated 800#
• Entered assembly line 11/25 beginning of the day
• Awaiting carrier assignment 11/25 end of day
• Dispatched from factory 11/30
• In Transit 12/6
Do you (or anyone) know if there is any way to track the train that it is on. You and I are on the same path, only I am slightly ahead. Mine went to "in transit" around 11/11 (I think) and was scheduled to arrive at the Renton hub on 12/2. It has hit a delay, however, and has not arrived in Renton yet. Do you have any idea how to get more detailed info on the BNSF train?

Thanks!
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      12-08-2020, 06:54 PM   #59
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Do you (or anyone) know if there is any way to track the train that it is on. You and I are on the same path, only I am slightly ahead. Mine went to "in transit" around 11/11 (I think) and was scheduled to arrive at the Renton hub on 12/2. It has hit a delay, however, and has not arrived in Renton yet. Do you have any idea how to get more detailed info on the BNSF train?

Thanks!
I'm in the same boat.... err.... train . Mine was expected in Renton on 12/2 and either hasn't arrived or still hasn't been checked-in. Trying to be patient, but it's hard when it's so close!
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      12-09-2020, 12:49 AM   #60
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Do you (or anyone) know if there is any way to track the train that it is on. You and I are on the same path, only I am slightly ahead. Mine went to "in transit" around 11/11 (I think) and was scheduled to arrive at the Renton hub on 12/2. It has hit a delay, however, and has not arrived in Renton yet. Do you have any idea how to get more detailed info on the BNSF train?

Thanks!
Funny, I was googling this exact thing this morning...couldn't find anything helpful. If you find something please post.

This has me a little concerned that mine will be delayed, too...I guess we'll see.
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      12-09-2020, 01:06 AM   #61
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Funny, I was googling this exact thing this morning...couldn't find anything helpful. If you find something please post.

This has me a little concerned that mine will be delayed, too...I guess we'll see.
Ok, I found this and it seems to also apply to X5's...worth checking out: https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1254021
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      12-09-2020, 07:27 AM   #62
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That's a very helpful post. I will try that today - I think the ones going to the Seattle area are on a BNSF train?
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      12-09-2020, 10:38 AM   #63
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How do you find out the estimated completion date? The BMW owners website shows my X5 40i switched from production scheduled to production begins just after thanksgiving (and VIN was listed in place of production number), but has been stuck at that status ever since.

EDIT: Oh never mind... I tried calling the 800 number and it told me estimated completion Dec 11th. So only a few days to go, then it is enroute to me.

Thanks.

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      12-10-2020, 11:23 AM   #64
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That's a very helpful post. I will try that today - I think the ones going to the Seattle area are on a BNSF train?
FYI - for those of you with vehicles on the train to Renton that had an ETA of 12/2, they arrived yesterday (12/9). Mine was released to carrier the same day (tells me it was likely sitting in the yard for a few days and was just finally scanned in) and expected to get picked up today by the truck.
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FYI - for those of you with vehicles on the train to Renton that had an ETA of 12/2, they arrived yesterday (12/9). Mine was released to carrier the same day (tells me it was likely sitting in the yard for a few days and was just finally scanned in) and expected to get picked up today by the truck.
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That's a very helpful post. I will try that today - I think the ones going to the Seattle area are on a BNSF train?
I haven't found anything to confirm that. If you figure it out, please let me know. I called the 800 number today and asked them for a bill of lading number or anything else to figure out what train it might be on and how to track it and the guy had no idea.
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FYI - for those of you with vehicles on the train to Renton that had an ETA of 12/2, they arrived yesterday (12/9). Mine was released to carrier the same day (tells me it was likely sitting in the yard for a few days and was just finally scanned in) and expected to get picked up today by the truck.
Awesome - is yours going to OR? What is the new ETA to wherever you are?
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