MY2017 M3/M4 ends 2/2017. MY2018 M4 starts 3/2017, MY2018 M3 starts 7/2017

[Zermatt]

Look like SOP MY 2018 starts in March 2017 per internal email memo.

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by Zermatt

Look like SOP MY 2018 starts in March 2017 per internal email memo.

Thank you for posting this.

What had been gleaned from forum members who've seen previous dealership communications is that the M3 and all 4 Series would not start MY2018 until July.

By contrast, according to the new memo you've posted, the M3 and 440i GC models will start MY2018 in March as one would expect, with no delay following the end of MY2017.

If this new information is indeed accurate then, by process of elimination, only the M4, all 4 Series coupe and convertible, and the 430i GC would experience the delay and start at the later date.

Can you verify that this picture was taken from a BMW NA computer system?

[Zermatt]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

Thank you for posting this.

What had been gleaned from forum members who've seen previous dealership communications is that the M3 and all 4 Series would not start MY2018 until July.

By contrast, according to the new memo you've posted, the M3 and 440i GC models will start MY2018 in March as one would expect, with no delay following the end of MY2017.

If this new information is indeed accurate then, by process of elimination, only the M4, all 4 Series coupe and convertible, and the 430i GC would experience the delay and start at the later date.

Can you verify that this picture was taken from a BMW NA computer system?

Technically it was taken from a dealership computer, not BMW NA system..but the msg was from BMW NA.

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by Zermatt

Technically it was taken from a dealership computer, not BMW NA system..but the msg was from BMW NA.

Thank you. And this was taken today?

[Zermatt]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

Thank you. And this was taken today?

Yesterday

[SStoneF80]

Talked with my CA again today. He still keeps telling me I should be ok for a June ED. I think it's smoke and mirrors but who knows. He said he talked to individual to confirm.

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by Zermatt

Yesterday

If true then presumably that would leave just the M4 coupe and convertible subject to the reportedly delayed-until-July 2017 production start for MY2018.

I'll make a note of this information in the OP.

[Luckydog]

I'm not sure I understand this. So I have a week 4 build for a '17 M3. Does this mean its going to be a 2018 build now? or will they be producing 2017 and 2018 models in January?

EDIT: Or perhaps this means the last 2017 will be built in Feb and the first 2018's built starting in March? not sure how I feel about that. Since my build would be at the very end of the 2017 run, doesnt that immediately devalue it?

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by Luckydog

I'm not sure I understand this. So I have a week 4 build for a '17 M3. Does this mean its going to be a 2018 build now? or will they be producing 2017 and 2018 models in January?

It says ordering for MY2018 starts in January.
MY2018 production does not start until March.

Since your will be built in week four, and week four is in January, it is an MY2017.

[TBLM235X]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

Thank you for posting this.

What had been gleaned from forum members who've seen previous dealership communications is that the M3 and all 4 Series would not start MY2018 until July.

By contrast, according to the new memo you've posted, the M3 and 440i GC models will start MY2018 in March as one would expect, with no delay following the end of MY2017.

If this new information is indeed accurate then, by process of elimination, only the M4, all 4 Series coupe and convertible, and the 430i GC would experience the delay and start at the later date.

Can you verify that this picture was taken from a BMW NA computer system?

I'm really confused. Does this message quoted appear to affect any 4 series coupes or just orders that contain an "Individual" exterior (ie. color) or interior (ie. Merino leather) option?

If all, does this look like a new order for 440i coupe would be delayed until January, March or July?

Thanks!

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by TBLM235X

I'm really confused. Does this message quoted appear to affect any 4 series coupes or just orders that contain an "Individual" exterior (ie. color) or interior (ie. Merino leather) option?

Which "message quoted" do you mean? Are you referring to the screenshot posted by Zermatt?

If so, as it says, the memo covers only the M3, 440i GC, 6 Series, and 7 Series. No new information has come to light regarding the 4 Series coupe.

If all, does this look like a new order for 440i coupe would be delayed until January, March or July?

Thanks!

If earlier information is still applicable (and I don't have any indication at this point that it isn't) then production start of MY2018 for a 440i coupe is July 2017. I'm not sure at this point when ordering would begin. It could be any time from January 23rd all the way up until sometime in May I suppose.

[TBLM235X]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

Which "message quoted" do you mean? Are you referring to the screenshot posted by Zermatt?

If so, as it says, the memo covers only the M3, 440i GC, 6 Series, and 7 Series. No new information has come to light regarding the 4 Series coupe.



If earlier information is still applicable (and I don't have any indication at this point that it isn't) then production start of MY2018 for a 440i coupe is July 2017. I'm not sure at this point when ordering would begin. It could be any time from January 23rd all the way up until sometime in May I suppose.

Thanks; it's clear now. Thanks for the quick response and keeping us updated!

[Luckydog]

I guess I should not have been in such a rush to get a '17 ordered. I needed a new car prior to June and didnt want to miss on getting an M3 if there was a build gap. Now I end up with near the end of the build of 17's with 18's right around the corner.

[64-bit]

So Audi started to sell 2017 cars in December of 2015

BMW will do the same for the $$$ + price bump

[Skid123]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

It says ordering for MY2018 starts in January.
MY2018 production does not start until March.

Since your will be built in week four, and week four is in January, it is an MY2017.

Does this mean that there won't be any MY17 allocation after January?

[einscot]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

If true then presumably that would leave just the M4 coupe and convertible subject to the reportedly delayed-until-July 2017 production start for MY2018.

interesting - i literally got my 2017 MY last second then because i got my production number yesterday. status 111 currently

[JibSTir13]

Originally Posted by Luckydog

I guess I should not have been in such a rush to get a '17 ordered. I needed a new car prior to June and didnt want to miss on getting an M3 if there was a build gap. Now I end up with near the end of the build of 17's with 18's right around the corner.

Some of the details posted in the forum related to this whole thing are speculation.

Unfortunately, sometimes it is difficult to differentiate between fact and an educated guess. Especially when predictions sometimes turn out to be correct.

Maybe you can give up your allocation and get a 2018 if it bothers you enough.

[itrocks4u]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

If true then presumably that would leave just the M4 coupe and convertible subject to the reportedly delayed-until-July 2017 production start for MY2018.

How true can this email be? I really want an individual color but my dealer says it's highly unlikely and my February allocation will be pushed. I'm fine with March production as well just don't want to do July.

[MRCUR]

Originally Posted by itrocks4u

How true can this email be? I really want an individual color but my dealer says it's highly unlikely and my February allocation will be pushed. I'm fine with March production as well just don't want to do July.

That's a screenshot from BMW's internal order/messaging system. It is extremely probable that Individual ordering is closed for MY2017 M3's at this time.

If you'd like to wait for a MY2018, ask your CA to resubmit the order in January to Individual for approval.

[MRCUR]

Originally Posted by Skid123

Does this mean that there won't be any MY17 allocation after January?

The next round of allocations should be for MY2018 cars. It's possible allocations won't be released until Feb. for March-May production slots.

[Invictus]

My dealer confirmed this.

[JoeyBananas]

Originally Posted by Invictus

My dealer confirmed this.

So LCI M4s are going into production in March?, not July?

I'm so confused