UK F8x Deliveries

[tisme]

My sales guy has Wednesdays off, so no status update today. No doubt I'll get some news tomorrow morning. I don't know about everyone else, but this is stressing me out.

[M8 JTD]

Originally Posted by tisme

My sales guy has Wednesdays off, so no status update today. No doubt I'll get some news tomorrow morning. I don't know about everyone else, but this is stressing me out.

I've started using the BMW UK free phone line (0800 325 600) for my intraday updates whilst build is in progress.

I’ve just called them up and I’m currently showing as “5290 Date Change” – - No idea what that means since the dates haven't changed (I'm still showing as BW 25 bizarrely) but given that it’s between “5280 Pre-Assembly Storage Start” and “5300 Pre-Assembly Start”, I'm hoping it’s a good thing.

[JustChris]

Guys I really want to have the arm rest in the rear with the cup holders in. On the 2 and 4 series it comes with the 40:20:40 split option with 60:40 being standard without the arm rest. Just checked on uk configuration and it's not an option? Is it coming as standard or not possible.

[M8 JTD]

Originally Posted by ChesterM4

Guys I really want to have the arm rest in the rear with the cup holders in. On the 2 and 4 series it comes with the 40:20:40 split option with 60:40 being standard without the arm rest. Just checked on uk configuration and it's not an option? Is it coming as standard or not possible.

The M4 has it's own bespoke rear seat design in a 60:40 config so I don't think it's going to be an option unfortunately.

[Neil McRae]

you mean your cars are going to be finished on a friday? with all that beer being drunk at lunch time

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by M4 JTD

The M4 has it's own bespoke rear seat design in a 60:40 config so I don't think it's going to be an option unfortunately.

Ok cheers I feared as much. = unsmileyfacekids

[M8 JTD]

Originally Posted by Neil McRae

you mean your cars are going to be finished on a friday? with all that beer being drunk at lunch time

No danger of that now - It's alive!!!!

Current status as of this morning = 5500 Assembly Complete!

In 24 hours I've gone from "5200 Paintshop start" to "5500 Assembly Complete"

[tisme]

Mine is Status 9000 Left Plant, so no Friday car for me! :happy anim:

I'm just a little excited.

[M8 JTD]

Originally Posted by tisme

Mine is Status 9000 Left Plant, so no Friday car for me! :happy anim:

I'm just a little excited.

Congratulations! - That’s excellent news and means that mine should follow suit later today.

Only one key hurdle now remaining – Let’s pray they don’t get stuck at the docks waiting for a ship.

I can’t contain my excitement at the moment!

[tisme]

Originally Posted by M4 JTD

Congratulations! - That’s excellent news and means that mine should follow suit later today.

Only one key hurdle now remaining – Let’s pray they don’t get stuck at the docks waiting for a ship.

I can’t contain my excitement at the moment!

Me neither about the excitement. Our cars will have a long overland journey from Regensburg to the port though.

[M8 JTD]

Originally Posted by tisme

Me neither about the excitement. Our cars will have a long overland journey from Regensburg to the port though.

Very true - M4's are now built back at Munich whilst M3's remain at Regensburg - http://www.bimmerfile.com/2014/02/27...ion-in-munich/

Similar distance though + I think both factories transport to port by rail - The race is on

[CardinalZeus77]

How long after placing your order did you guys get information on production dates etc?

[tisme]

Originally Posted by Hitman999

How long after placing your order did you guys get information on production dates etc?

Immediately after I placed the order in January, it was available on the BMW systems a day or so later.

[M8 JTD]

Originally Posted by Hitman999

How long after placing your order did you guys get information on production dates etc?

Originally Posted by tisme

Immediately after I placed the order in January, it was available on the BMW systems a day or so later.

As Tisme says, almost immediately however I'd wait until you go "1200 Scheduled for Production" for greater accuracy - That said, the system still bizarrely shows BW 25 (16th of June) despite the fact that my M4 has now been built.

My Timeline:
1100 Scheduled = 2nd Feb
1200 Scheduled for Production = 18th Feb
5000 Confirmed for Production = 21st May
5050 Chassis Number Allocated = 21st May
5055 Confirmed by Production Control = 21st May
5100 Bodyshop Start = 3rd June - Morning
5190 Bodyshop Complete = 3rd June - Night
5200 Paintshop Start = 4th June - Morning
5270 Paintshop Complete = 4th June - Afternoon
5280 Pre-Assembly Storage Start = 4th June - Afternoon
5290 Date Change = 4th June - Afternoon
5300 Pre-Assembly Start = 4th June - Night
5400 Assembly Start = 4th June - Night
5500 Assembly Complete = 5th June - Morning
6000 Transfer to Distribution = Unknown
8200 Released to Carrier = Unknown
9000 Departed Plant = 11th June - Morning
9605 Pre EU Port of Exit = 13th June - Afternoon
9620 At Sea = 13th June = Afternoon
9650 Awaiting Despatch to Dealer = 15th June - Morning + First Consigned 15/06/2014
9660 In Transport - Carrier ECM - ETA Dealer 16:30 17/06/2014 = 17th June 12:45
9800 Arrived Dealer = 17th June 16:30
Handover = 21st June

[tisme]

My Timeline, in same style as M4 JTD:

Ordered: 13 Jan 14
1100 Scheduled = 16 Jan 14
1200 Scheduled for Production = 18 Feb 14
5000 Confirmed for Production = 20 May 14
5050 Chassis Number Allocated =
5055 Confirmed by Production Control = 20 May 14
5100 Bodyshop Start =
5190 Bodyshop Complete =
5200 Paintshop Start = 3 Jun 14 morning
5270 Paintshop Complete =
5280 Pre-Assembly Storage Start = 3 Jun 14 afternoon
5290 Date Change =
5300 Pre-Assembly Start =
5400 Assembly Start =
5500 Assembly Complete =
9000 Departed from plant = 5 Jun 14 morning
9605 Port of exit = 6 Jun 14
9620 At Sea = 6 Jun 14
9645 UK and IE Storage = 8 June
At dealer = 17 Jun
Test Drive Due = 19 June
Delivery Due = 21 June


Salesman was away 4 Jun 14

[CardinalZeus77]

3 weeks since my order and I have heard nothing .
Calling weekly but no update so far.
Maybe because it's a lease deal?

[Neil McRae]

Originally Posted by Hitman999

3 weeks since my order and I have heard nothing .
Calling weekly but no update so far.
Maybe because it's a lease deal?

Are you getting it direct from a BMW dealer?

It BMW dealers can get access to the status system.

[tisme]

Originally Posted by Hitman999

3 weeks since my order and I have heard nothing .
Calling weekly but no update so far.
Maybe because it's a lease deal?

Ask dealer to email you a screenshot off the BMW mainframe. Mine has done that once a week since my order was placed and more frequently with status changes.

[M8 JTD]

I've been stuck at “5500 Assembly Complete” for over 24 hours now – You would think that as it rolls off the production line it would move straight on (as Tisme's M3 did) to:

6000 Transfer to Distribution
8200 Released to Carrier
9000 Departed Plant

I hope they are not going to hold the car in a compound at the factory until Production Week 25 (16th June) given that it was built 2 weeks early + the system still shows PW 25!

[ss134]

Originally Posted by M4 JTD

I've been stuck at “5500 Assembly Complete” for over 24 hours now – You would think that as it rolls off the production line it would move straight on (as Tisme's M3 did) to:

6000 Transfer to Distribution
8200 Released to Carrier
9000 Departed Plant

I hope they are not going to hold the car in a compound at the factory until Production Week 25 (16th June) given that it was built 2 weeks early + the system still shows PW 25!

Doubt that mate, I would assume that as soon as there is transportation/enough cars it will move. Can't imagine they would want a stock pile of cars that end.

My car as of yesterday is now body shop complete so I'm only a couple of days behind you

My dealer here only has the SA3 tool and the updates are always 24hrs behind- I don't suppose if I PM you my Chassis no you would be able to get your dealer to run a quick check on his system for me?!?!

[M8 JTD]

Originally Posted by ss134

Doubt that mate, I would assume that as soon as there is transportation/enough cars it will move. Can't imagine they would want a stock pile of cars that end.

My car as of yesterday is now body shop complete so I'm only a couple of days behind you

My dealer here only has the SA3 tool and the updates are always 24hrs behind- I don't suppose if I PM you my Chassis no you would be able to get your dealer to run a quick check on his system for me?!?!

Thanks ss134 and congrat's on your progress - Not long now!

I've been using the BMW UK free phone line (0800 325 600) for my intraday updates - They have access to the BMW Mainframe, you just need to give them your “Dlr Order” number (although I assume a chassis no. would also do the trick).

[tisme]

I'm now

9605: Pre EU Port of Exit

So it will soon be in the UK

I wonder if there is a bottleneck at the factory with getting all the cars shipped out for M4 JTD's