[Neesh]

It turns out the wiring harness for the 48V battery was loose because a nut wasn’t tightened properly, so now they have to ship a part from Germany.

Isn't it funny that the wiring harness connects to the fuse box, which should all be checked during the PDI? My bet is the dealership is trying to pin the blame on BMW manufacturing.

Anyway, they’re going to fix it and, for some reason, replace the driver’s side door lock because it “broke” out of nowhere. They’re blaming that on the tint installer, which is just ridiculous.

What a mess this has been.

[jstar23]

Originally Posted by Tanzanite Mike

Hard to beat that!

Let's hope they honor it lol.

[thorin23]

I’m based in Toronto Canada and my m340i is currently dispatched from factory.

I don’t know how it works for Toronto - do we get on the same boat as you folks up to New Jersey and then truck across the border? Or is it railed from Mexico straight up here? Anyone know.

Assuming it’s ship, I’m guessing it’s the Glovis Sun I’ll be on given that it just made port at Altamira. Anyone else expecting to be on this boat?

[jstar23]

Originally Posted by Neesh

It turns out the wiring harness for the 48V battery was loose because a nut wasn’t tightened properly, so now they have to ship a part from Germany.

Isn't it funny that the wiring harness connects to the fuse box, which should all be checked during the PDI? My bet is the dealership is trying to pin the blame on BMW manufacturing.

Anyway, they’re going to fix it and, for some reason, replace the driver’s side door lock because it “broke” out of nowhere. They’re blaming that on the tint installer, which is just ridiculous.

What a mess this has been.

I noticed you mentioned in another thread that you got 9.5% off MSRP. I wouldn't be surprised if dealership intentionally didn't perform complete PDI since they are losing money on this car.

Regardless, I would ask them to compensate you. Don't hold back and really push for it. It falls on dealership, not the manufacturing plant.

[Neesh]

Originally Posted by jstar23

I noticed you mentioned in another thread that you got 9.5% off MSRP. I wouldn't be surprised if dealership intentionally didn't perform complete PDI since they are losing money on this car.

Regardless, I would ask them to compensate you. Don't hold back and really push for it. It falls on dealership, not the manufacturing plant.

PDI can’t be skipped, there’s certain procedures that have to be followed before customer delivery otherwise car will fail.

They are definitely losing money now, I have a loaner with all fees (tolls, gas) waived and they will try to get me compensation relm BMW FS — that being said I am convinced the dealer failed to connect the battery to the drivetrain during PDI and is pawning the blame to BMW.

Hopefully when I get the car back next week it’s trouble free.

[MB263]

I’ve been stuck in “ready for transport” since 9/15 😫. Hopefully just not updated but BMW genius did not have an update for me. Waiting to get to the East Coast, CT. Anyone else on the east coast with the same issue?

[snare108]

Originally Posted by MB263

I’ve been stuck in “ready for transport” since 9/15 😫. Hopefully just not updated but BMW genius did not have an update for me. Waiting to get to the East Coast, CT. Anyone else on the east coast with the same issue?

Mine is being delivered to Princeton, NJ via the NYC port. I was stuck in Ready for transport for almost 4 weeks. Today, it finally went through to "in transit" and I was able to get the ship info to track from Genius. Hoping yours updated too.

[MB263]

Originally Posted by snare108

Mine is being delivered to Princeton, NJ via the NYC port. I was stuck in Ready for transport for almost 4 weeks. Today, it finally went through to "in transit" and I was able to get the ship info to track from Genius. Hoping yours updated too.

Nothing yet but hopefully soon. 🤞

[Mashour]

Originally Posted by snare108

Mine is being delivered to Princeton, NJ via the NYC port. I was stuck in Ready for transport for almost 4 weeks. Today, it finally went through to "in transit" and I was able to get the ship info to track from Genius. Hoping yours updated too.

Same here. My cars status was stuck at “ready for transport” and today it jumped to “in transit”. I spoke to genius earlier to find out expected ETA to NY. I was told it’s on Glovis voyage number 62 eta is Nov 10th. Any help on how to track the ship would be greatly appreciated

[jstar23]

Took delivery of the car today!

Here’s full breakdown of build order from start to finish.

September 09-Order Received (Dealership already had allocation)
September 18-Scheduled for Production
September 25-Production Begins
Exterior Body Assembly Begins-Skipped
In the Paint Shop-Skipped
Entering Assembly Line-Skipped
Assembly In Progress-Skipped
Quality Control-Skipped
September 27-Final Assembly
October 03-Ready For Transport
Awaiting Carrier Assignment-Skipped
Dispatched From Factory-Skipped
At The Port-Skipped
October 21-In Transit (From Veracruz, Mexico to Galveston, TX)
October 24-At The Port (Galveston, Tx)
October 26-In Transit (Loaded on Truck to Dealership)
October 28-At the Dealership
October 31-Vehicle Delivered/Take Delivery

Oh and a added bonus: it came with a M logo on engine cover!

[hrf]

I placed order on August 10 and it is stuck on Final Assembly for over a month now.

[jstar23]

Originally Posted by hrf

I placed order on August 10 and it is stuck on Final Assembly for over a month now.

Dang that sucks man. I guess I got lucky with only 2 week wait. Did you call BMW Genius for an update?

[hrf]

Originally Posted by jstar23

Dang that sucks man. I guess I got lucky with only 2 week wait. Did you call BMW Genius for an update?

Yes, they are saying it is at the factory waiting for transport, so same answer for over a month now

[RichardC300]

Originally Posted by jstar23

Took delivery of the car today!

Here’s full breakdown of build order from start to finish.

September 09-Order Received (Dealership already had allocation)
September 18-Scheduled for Production
September 25-Production Begins
Exterior Body Assembly Begins-Skipped
In the Paint Shop-Skipped
Entering Assembly Line-Skipped
Assembly In Progress-Skipped
Quality Control-Skipped
September 27-Final Assembly
October 03-Ready For Transport
Awaiting Carrier Assignment-Skipped
Dispatched From Factory-Skipped
At The Port-Skipped
October 21-In Transit (From Veracruz, Mexico to Galveston, TX)
October 24-At The Port (Galveston, Tx)
October 26-In Transit (Loaded on Truck to Dealership)
October 28-At the Dealership
October 31-Vehicle Delivered/Take Delivery

Oh and a added bonus: it came with a M logo on engine cover!

Wow! Yours went quick! Your time between production begins to final assembly was really short. Black looks so good on the G20 LCI. Hides the weird front and rear bumpers. Almost went with black, but I had to go for the Arctic Race Blue.

Mine has been in "production begins" for over a week now, but I'm in no rush for it to be completed, because I'll be out of town the week of Thanksgiving.

[jkosiba]

JSTAR. How do you like it so far? How is the suspension? Does it ride comfortable for everyday driving? You did not get the adaptive suspension correct? I get mine in 2 weeks.

[MB263]

Originally Posted by Mashour

Same here. My cars status was stuck at “ready for transport” and today it jumped to “in transit”. I spoke to genius earlier to find out expected ETA to NY. I was told it’s on Glovis voyage number 62 eta is Nov 10th. Any help on how to track the ship would be greatly appreciated

Marine traffic app

[quickshark5]

Mine went into production yesterday and is already in final assembly!

[ShapeShifter]

FWIW, once a vehicle enters production, it doesn't skip any production phases. However, it can complete several production steps rapidly/quickly and usually on the same date.

BMW Group on use of AI in production: https://www.bmwgroup.com/en/news/gen...se%20processes.

[Last Car]

Originally Posted by quickshark5

Mine went into production yesterday and is already in final assembly!

I read your earlier post and your car was scheduled for week 44 so your car got an early start. Mine is also week 44 and still waiting and hope that Happens.

[hrf]

My car has been waiting for transport for over a month now. Dealer told me it will take another 6 weeks to get to Baltimore. I ordered on August 20 and added MPE before it went on build in September.

[Marcy161]

Originally Posted by smeal4128

What is your dealer saying? I would bet that they have info before any of us.

Just picked up my vehicle. He told me the stop sale was just a check on the ground bolt to make sure it was tight from factory. Apparently BMW needs a special tool to check the torque.

[jstar23]

Originally Posted by RichardC300

Wow! Yours went quick! Your time between production begins to final assembly was really short. Black looks so good on the G20 LCI. Hides the weird front and rear bumpers. Almost went with black, but I had to go for the Arctic Race Blue.

Mine has been in "production begins" for over a week now, but I'm in no rush for it to be completed, because I'll be out of town the week of Thanksgiving.

Yeah I have always drove black cars, let my wife choose the interior (tacora red). This is my 4th car in 14 years of driving. I had 3 Honda's prior to this with last one being a 2018 Honda Accord 1.5 turbo with less than half of horsepower and torque that this M340i produces.