"Full" Individual (custom exterior and/or interior bits) MY18 orders check-in

[JTK24]

Originally Posted by JTK24

I called today also. Vehicle began production 7/25/17 and scheduled to complete 8/11/17. Still at "production started" status (no body shop, paint, etc). Genius did not mention anything else. This is a $5200 Individual paint option but no individual interior.

So hopefully it's like others are saying that its just an internal software glitch that isnt updating the status of Individual orders. This wait is not good for my health and I'm not even halfway there yet

Update: vehicle status now "in body shop." Vehicle status was previously "production started" from 7/25/17 to 8/9/17. What are the chances my car gets on the WW boat scheduled to leave Bremerhaven on 8/17 ?

[Zayzel]

Originally Posted by JTK24

Update: vehicle status now "in body shop." Vehicle status was previously "production started" from 7/25/17 to 8/9/17. What are the chances my car gets on the WW boat scheduled to leave Bremerhaven on 8/17 ?

From what I heard, it's pretty 'random' on when our cars get on boats. There's someone in another thread whose car has been at port for nearly a month and a few that were at port for several days before they got on a ship. Mine was transported to port yesterday after production, I will update you when I find out when it gets scheduled to leave for the US.

[Thescout13]

Originally Posted by TonySCV

Non-profit VIN decoders are fine IIRC. bimmer.work and bmwvin.com are posted regularly.

I wonder how long it takes the VIN to show up on one of the decoders. Just got mine today and it wont go through.

EDIT: Shows up on bimmer.work now my bad guys

[JTK24]

Originally Posted by Thescout13

I wonder how long it takes the VIN to show up on one of the decoders. Just got mine today and it wont go through.

EDIT: Shows up on bimmer.work now my bad guys

congrats, VIN means your car began production right?

How do VIN Decoders work? I know in general, parts of the VIN number mean different things (year, manufacturer, etc) but how do those decoders get all the individual options?

[Thescout13]

Originally Posted by JTK24

congrats, VIN means your car began production right?

How do VIN Decoders work? I know in general, parts of the VIN number mean different things (year, manufacturer, etc) but how do those decoders get all the individual options?

Yep, began production today. I posted it in my IN PROGRESS thread. I just know the basics that certain numbers/codes mean certain things, but beyond that I have no clue. Wonder if there is like a central server for the more specific options?

[TonySCV]

Originally Posted by JTK24

congrats, VIN means your car began production right?

How do VIN Decoders work? I know in general, parts of the VIN number mean different things (year, manufacturer, etc) but how do those decoders get all the individual options?

VIN decoders query a central server for specific options that are tied to a VIN, and yes, VIN decoders should work the moment your car has a VIN assigned. The "production date" listed will be something generic, like 01-01-2001, until the car finishes production, at which point it will reflect the actual completion date, so it's an easy way to check to see if your car has actually finished production or not.

[Thescout13]

Originally Posted by TonySCV

VIN decoders query a central server for specific options that are tied to a VIN, and yes, VIN decoders should work the moment your car has a VIN assigned. The "production date" listed will be something generic, like 01-01-2001, until the car finishes production, at which point it will reflect the actual completion date, so it's an easy way to check to see if your car has actually finished production or not.

Good to know! Yeah the date reads "01-01-0001."

[TonySCV]

It took 23 days, but my car's production is finished and heading to the port today. Hopefully just a week or so at the port and then it'll be on a boat over to CA.

[drkeng]

My car finished production 8/17. Got to port 8/19. Left on Tugela 8/23 for Baltimore.

[Zayzel]

Originally Posted by drkeng

My car finished production 8/17. Got to port 8/19. Left on Tugela 8/23 for Baltimore.

dang lucky Mine finished production 8/11, as far as I can tell, it's still at port waiting for a vessel...

[TonySCV]

Originally Posted by Zayzel

dang lucky Mine finished production 8/11, as far as I can tell, it's still at port waiting for a vessel...

Hmm..which port would Arkansas deliveries typically arrive at? If it's a gulf port, that would explain the delay. :\

[Zayzel]

Originally Posted by TonySCV

Hmm..which port would Arkansas deliveries typically arrive at? If it's a gulf port, that would explain the delay. :\

Yeah, it's Galveston. Probably complications due to hurricane Harvey. I was notified it has made it on a K-Line ship Brosporus Highway. It's on its way over and will arrive around Sept 13th - SO EXCITED

[TonySCV]

Originally Posted by Zayzel

Yeah, it's Galveston. Probably complications due to hurricane Harvey. I was notified it has made it on a K-Line ship Brosporus Highway. It's on its way over and will arrive around Sept 13th - SO EXCITED

Nice! Congratulations!

I lucked out and my car hit the port as the Fedora is being loaded, so my wait will be shorter than average. The Fedora is scheduled to arrive in CA at Port Hueneme on Sept. 28th.

I also found out some pretty cool info. My M3 will be one of four with Santorini Blue worldwide, and one of three with a manual transmission. (So there is a 1 of 1 Santorini M3 with a DCT out there!) It will be the only M3 delivered to the West Coast in Santorini Blue. (There is obviously a Santorini M4 around these parts )

[N54MPower]

My Individual build finished production on 8/27 and is waiting for me for my ED on 9/11.

M3
Ferrari Red
Black Extended Leather
ZCP
ZEC
DCT
Apple Car Play

[AIRHEIR]

My individual Atlantis f80 with SO comp pack manual started production on the 21st. Let's see when it finishes.

[TonySCV]

Originally Posted by N54MPower

My Individual build finished production on 8/27 and is waiting for me for my ED on 9/11.

M3
Ferrari Red
Black Extended Leather
ZCP
ZEC
DCT
Apple Car Play

Love it. That was my 2nd choice color. Cant wait to see it with the new LCI2 bits.

[N54MPower]

Originally Posted by TonySCV

Love it. That was my 2nd choice color. Cant wait to see it with the new LCI2 bits.

Thanks, me too. I had a AW/SO 2016 LCI F80 until a careless driver totaled it earlier this year.

I wanted another M3 but wanted to do something a bit different from the previous car. I've always liked the Melbourne red on the E9X's but felt that Ferrari red suited the lines on the F80 better.

The stop in North American production meant I had to wait to order my car so it's been a long wait but it should be fun.

[Zayzel]

Originally Posted by N54MPower

My Individual build finished production on 8/27 and is waiting for me for my ED on 9/11.

M3
Ferrari Red
Black Extended Leather
ZCP
ZEC
DCT
Apple Car Play

Nice! My exact build but Atlantis Blue

[N54MPower]

Originally Posted by Zayzel

Nice! My exact build but Atlantis Blue

Atlantis blue is a beautiful color, enjoy it!

[TonySCV]

Originally Posted by N54MPower

Thanks, me too. I had a AW/SO 2016 LCI F80 until a careless driver totaled it earlier this year.

I wanted another M3 but wanted to do something a bit different from the previous car. I've always liked the Melbourne red on the E9X's but felt that Ferrari red suited the lines on the F80 better.

The stop in North American production meant I had to wait to order my car so it's been a long wait but it should be fun.

Agreed... while any individual color looks great, the flat paints (non-metallic) look best on the M3. Metallics on the M4. Atlantis blue looks great on anything.

[GrussGott]

Here we go

[TonySCV]

Originally Posted by GrussGott

Here we go

Sweet. Coming along.

What custom interior bits did you wind up going with?