[calbearz24]

Originally Posted by Cos

Taking a look at your car, a couple of things stood out to me:

1) Those rims look great IMO
2) The reflector in your front side seems to be missing (i.e. omited) as I see is the same as the body color, did you have to request that?
3) Not sure why by my dealer Omits the M logo off the side of my car.

Did you make special requests for the reflector and Logo?

The reflector is omitted in a lot of locations outside the US. It’s a US federal regulation/requirement so there is no option to omit it in the US. For the M logo, BMW doesn’t install it on US-bound cars, for some reason. It’s the “3DZ Without Lines designation outside” item on your order sheet. But of course they’re happy to sell it to you as an accessory…

I picked my M440i GC up this morning, with the 860M wheels. Because of the talk about the plastic inserts, I tapped on different parts of the wheel and I could hear the difference in materials. But looking at it, I wouldn’t guess those parts are plastic. I suppose it’s for unsprung weight savings since the i4 can option these wheels?

[toddwalton]

Originally Posted by Cos

Taking a look at your car, a couple of things stood out to me:

1) Those rims look great IMO
2) The reflector in your front side seems to be missing (i.e. omited) as I see is the same as the body color, did you have to request that?
3) Not sure why by my dealer Omits the M logo off the side of my car.

Did you make special requests for the reflector and Logo?

I’m glad you asked because you’re referencing my two favorite mods:

1. Painted Reflectors from IND

2. M Badges from BCS Tuning

That’s how the car ships everywhere except the US, it restores the car to euro spec and how the designers wanted it. Ordered the parts and had them installed independently the same day I took delivery.

[Cos]

Originally Posted by toddwalton

I’m glad you asked because you’re referencing my two favorite mods:

1. Painted Reflectors from IND

2. M Badges from BCS Tuning

That’s how the car ships everywhere except the US, it restores the car to euro spec and how the designers wanted it. Ordered the parts and had them installed independently the same day I took delivery.

Ordered the painted reflectors, like the fact you can order them with ceramic coating already applied.

Ordered the M Badges, but not sure if I will use them, I do like the clean look as well.

[toddwalton]

Originally Posted by Cos

Ordered the painted reflectors, like the fact you can order them with ceramic coating already applied.

Ordered the M Badges, but not sure if I will use them, I do like the clean look as well.

Great to hear, I’m a big fan of these minor mods.

Be advised that there are two different types of M badges. The ones that I showed in my photograph are chrome; they are also available in cerium which may be important to you depending on what type of exterior trim you have.

Lots of detail here:

https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...t=Fender+badge

[Heimeranna]

Originally Posted by Heimeranna

Thank you for the info, mine also got a mpe that expecting to be installed at VDC, and my current timeline is :
2023-07-05 - Scheduled for production
2023-07-19 - Production begins
2023-07-31 - Exterior body assembly begins
2023-08-01 - In the paint booth
2023-08-03 - Entering assembly line

My guess is around mid Sep I might be able to see my car lol

Update:
2023-07-05 - Scheduled for production
2023-07-19 - Production begins
2023-07-31 - Exterior body assembly begins
2023-08-01 - In the paint booth
2023-08-03 - Entering assembly line
2023-08-03 - Assembly in progress
2023-08-03 - Quality check
2023-08-04 - Final assembly
2023-08-04 - Ready for transport
2023-08-04 - Awaiting carrier assignment

Mine was stuck at " Awaiting carrier assignment" for 10 days... Is this normal at all?

[calbearz24]

Originally Posted by toddwalton

I’m glad you asked because you’re referencing my two favorite mods:

1. Painted Reflectors from IND

2. M Badges from BCS Tuning

That’s how the car ships everywhere except the US, it restores the car to euro spec and how the designers wanted it. Ordered the parts and had them installed independently the same day I took delivery.

Ah I was on my phone and didn't notice the outline. Also the 860Ms drew my attention!

Originally Posted by toddwalton

Be advised that there are two different types of M badges. The ones that I showed in my photograph are chrome; they are also available in cerium which may be important to you depending on what type of exterior trim you have.

There are gloss black M badges on shopbmwusa.com also: https://www.shopbmwusa.com/product/1...ACK-HIGH-GLOSS

Originally Posted by Heimeranna

Mine was stuck at " Awaiting carrier assignment" for 10 days... Is this normal at all?

I didn't even see mine in the carrier assignment state. It was at "Entering assembly line" and flew through the assembly, quality check, final assembly, ready for transport, and carrier assignment steps in <12 hours and then was stuck in "Dispatched from factory" status for 6-7 days. 10 days at carrier assignment doesn't sound normal but going through all those steps in 12 hours like mine did doesn't sound normal either. Maybe the status codes aren't always up to date/correct?

Fortunately you won't be delayed by the reduced number of ships going through the Panama Canal due to drought.

[107Bulldog]

Forgot to come back here and post (was on vacation lol)... Car arrived in Port Hueneme on August 10th. I'm having MPE installed at the Port so will update once it's completed and taken home . Work order was completed August 15th

Edit: I will be picking up the car on Saturday August 19th

[Heimeranna]

Originally Posted by Heimeranna

Update:
2023-07-05 - Scheduled for production
2023-07-19 - Production begins
2023-07-31 - Exterior body assembly begins
2023-08-01 - In the paint booth
2023-08-03 - Entering assembly line
2023-08-03 - Assembly in progress
2023-08-03 - Quality check
2023-08-04 - Final assembly
2023-08-04 - Ready for transport
2023-08-04 - Awaiting carrier assignment

Mine was stuck at " Awaiting carrier assignment" for 10 days... Is this normal at all?

Update: 2023-08-23 Dispatched from factory
2023-08-24 At the port

I would say another 2-3 week...

[mk22]

Originally Posted by mk22

I'm waiting for 2024 M440i xDrive Gran Coupe.

This is my spec:

• Portimao Blue Metallic
• 18" M Bi-color Midnight Grey Wheels, Style 858M with All-season Run-flat Tires
• Mocha Vernasca Leather with contrast stitching
• Open Pore Fine Wood Oak Grain trim
• Driving Assistance Professional Package
• Parking Assistance Package
• Premium Package
• Shadowline Package
• Adaptive M Suspension
• Front and Rear Heated Seats
• Front ventilated seats
• Icon Adaptive LED Headlights with Laserlight
• Personal eSIM 5G
• SensaTec Dashboard
• Drive Recorder

Today my M440i arrived to the BMW Performance Center in Greer, SC and I received a confirmation for the Performance Center Delivery date in September.

Timeline:

1. 2022-12-28 - Order placed
2. 2023-06-02 - Order received
3. 2023-06-07 - Scheduled for production
4. 2023-06-21 - Production begins
5. 2023-06-29 - Exterior body assembly begins
6. 2023-06-29 - In the paint booth
7. 2023-06-30 - Entering assembly line
8. 2023-06-30 - Assembly in progress
9. 2023-07-01 - Quality check
10. 2023-07-01 - Final assembly
11. 2023-07-01 - Ready for transport
12. 2023-07-01 - Awaiting carrier assignment
13. 2023-07-02 - Dispatched from factory
14. 2023-07-04 - At the port
15. 2023-07-24 - In transit
16. 2023-08-10 - At the port
17. 2023-08-23 - In transit
18. 2023-08-24 - At the dealership

[diablo2112]

Traded the 2022 G80 for an upcoming M440i build.* Week 39 production, the wait begins...

M440i AWD
Black Sapphire Metallic**
Tacora Red Vernasca Leather
Open Pore Fine Oak Trim
Driving Assistance Package
Shadowline Package
Parking Assistance Package
Premium Package
Coling and High Performance Tire Package (861M wheels)
SensaTec Dashboard
Front/Rear Heated Seats
Icon Adaptive Laserlights
Drive Recorder

Every available option except 5G wifi hotspot

-----

*My Prior G80 was bought used from the dealer and was a stripped model with few options and RWD. Fantastic car, but was always a temporary solution prior to ordering a model to my spec. We had 2017 440 Gran Coupe and loved the form factor, especially the hatchback. So, back to an M440i for us. This is the 14th BMW we will have owned in the last several decades.

**Black isn't a color, it's a hobby...

[PfizerP]

Originally Posted by mk22

Today my M440i arrived to the BMW Performance Center in Greer, SC and I received a confirmation for the Performance Center Delivery date in September.

Timeline:

1. 2022-12-28 - Order placed
2. 2023-06-02 - Order received
3. 2023-06-07 - Scheduled for production
4. 2023-06-21 - Production begins
5. 2023-06-29 - Exterior body assembly begins
6. 2023-06-29 - In the paint booth
7. 2023-06-30 - Entering assembly line
8. 2023-06-30 - Assembly in progress
9. 2023-07-01 - Quality check
10. 2023-07-01 - Final assembly
11. 2023-07-01 - Ready for transport
12. 2023-07-01 - Awaiting carrier assignment
13. 2023-07-02 - Dispatched from factory
14. 2023-07-04 - At the port
15. 2023-07-24 - In transit
16. 2023-08-10 - At the port
17. 2023-08-23 - In transit
18. 2023-08-24 - At the dealership

. How do you plan on getting the car back to San Francisco?

[mk22]

Originally Posted by PfizerP

. How do you plan on getting the car back to San Francisco?

An 11-day road trip with scenic drives, tourist attractions, some nice local restaurants and several national parks

[Heimeranna]

Originally Posted by Heimeranna

Update: 2023-08-23 Dispatched from factory
2023-08-24 At the port

I would say another 2-3 week...

09-06 On boat eta 9-14 arrive at port

[PfizerP]

Originally Posted by mk22

An 11-day road trip with scenic drives, tourist attractions, some nice local restaurants and several national parks

This sounds amazing! I seriously want to do this as well. I'm moving back to California next summer and I would love to pick up an M440i at the PDC and drive it back home from the East Coast . Please post a travel/trip report!

[Katrazii]

- Ordered in Phoenix -
Performance Center Delivery

2024 BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupe
Isle of Man Green
Mocha Vernasca Leather
19”M Style 859M Bicolor All Season
Driving Assistance Professional Package
Shadowline Package
Parking Assistance Package
Premium Package
M Sport Package Pro
Adaptive M Suspension
Driver Recorder
Front and Rear Heated Seats
Front Ventilated Seats
Icon Adaptive LED w/Laserlight
SensaTec Dashboard

Order Placed – 6/7
Order Received – 8/4
Scheduled For Production – Currently status 111 with a first or second week of November production start but no solid date yet

[mk22]

Originally Posted by mk22

Today my M440i arrived to the BMW Performance Center in Greer, SC and I received a confirmation for the Performance Center Delivery date in September.

Timeline:

1. 2022-12-28 - Order placed
2. 2023-06-02 - Order received
3. 2023-06-07 - Scheduled for production
4. 2023-06-21 - Production begins
5. 2023-06-29 - Exterior body assembly begins
6. 2023-06-29 - In the paint booth
7. 2023-06-30 - Entering assembly line
8. 2023-06-30 - Assembly in progress
9. 2023-07-01 - Quality check
10. 2023-07-01 - Final assembly
11. 2023-07-01 - Ready for transport
12. 2023-07-01 - Awaiting carrier assignment
13. 2023-07-02 - Dispatched from factory
14. 2023-07-04 - At the port
15. 2023-07-24 - In transit
16. 2023-08-10 - At the port
17. 2023-08-23 - In transit
18. 2023-08-24 - At the dealership

Final update: 2023-09-07 - Vehicle delivered

Delivery at BMW Performance Center:


Great Smoky Mountains National Park:


Buc-ee's:


Rocky Mountain National Park:


Canyonlands National Park:


Manti-La Sal National Forest:


Arches National Park:


HWY 50 in Nevada:

[Cammy440iGC]

Wow. Nice. I pick up my Portimao Blue M440i GC tomorrow. Cant wait. Looks like you had an extremely long wait. I ordered mine on June 17 and it just came in...I thought that was long...

[mk22]

Originally Posted by Cammy440iGC

Wow. Nice. I pick up my Portimao Blue M440i GC tomorrow. Cant wait. Looks like you had an extremely long wait. I ordered mine on June 17 and it just came in...I thought that was long...

Yeah, I had to wait for a while, but after all, PCD perfectly lined up with vacation plans. It was worth the wait.

Please post pictures of your Portimao Blue M440i GC!

[Cammy440iGC]

Finally arrived after ordering on June 17...just a few days over 3 months:

M440i GC X-Drive
Portimao Blue
Cognac Sensatec
Sensatec dash board
Laser lights
Dash camera
Drive Pro
Parking Assist
Premium Package
M adaptive suspension
19 inch wheels with A/S non run flats
Open pore wood trim in black

[PfizerP]

Originally Posted by mk22

Final update: 2023-09-07 - Vehicle delivered

Delivery at BMW Performance Center:


Great Smoky Mountains National Park:


Buc-ee's:


Rocky Mountain National Park:


Canyonlands National Park:


Manti-La Sal National Forest:


Arches National Park:


HWY 50 in Nevada:

The car looks great! I love that Portimao Blue . Have a safe and wonderful journey back to SFO .

[calbearz24]

Originally Posted by mk22

Final update: 2023-09-07 - Vehicle delivered

Beautiful color and great photos! Did you have PPF added before the trek? Wondering how it held up cross-country, if you didn't get PPF. I'm still debating adding it to mine.

[mk22]

Originally Posted by calbearz24

Beautiful color and great photos! Did you have PPF added before the trek? Wondering how it held up cross-country, if you didn't get PPF. I'm still debating adding it to mine.

I didn't get PPF. I expected the car to get few small rock chips, and that's what happened.
If perfect paint is important to you, you should get PPF.