[springerdrive]

Originally Posted by dlau

I called my dealer yesterday. I was informed that my car is at the port (My Garage is still showing "Ready to Transport'). He said it could take another 4 weeks to get to the dealership. I honestly think that he was being conservative with the delivery date and does not want to disappoint a customer due to unexpected delays.

So far my experience with the ordering/delivery process has been good.

You're starting to catch on. Buckle up and be prepared for delays.

[dlau]

Originally Posted by springerdrive

You're starting to catch on. Buckle up and be prepared for delays.

I am going to make bold prediction - My new ride will be ready for pick up on Friday, February 11.

[Gdubz]

Originally Posted by dlau

I called my dealer yesterday. I was informed that my car is at the port (My Garage is still showing "Ready to Transport'). He said it could take another 4 weeks to get to the dealership. I honestly think that he was being conservative with the delivery date and does not want to disappoint a customer due to unexpected delays.

So far my experience with the ordering/delivery process has been good.

My dealer told me it’s taken them on average about 10-12 weeks to get cars they order, so that’s what I should expect. After reading through this post, however, I’m preparing myself for disappointment.

[dlau]

Originally Posted by Gdubz

My dealer told me it’s taken them on average about 10-12 weeks to get cars they order, so that’s what I should expect. After reading through this post, however, I’m preparing myself for disappointment.

I think your dealer is spot on - definitely not blowing smokes. My dealer gave me the same time frame when I placed my order back in Mid-December. I really think that 10-12 weeks in the east cost is possible. Midwest may be couple weeks longer.

[RN4Ever]

Originally Posted by spadgitt

I hope you have better luck than me.
I ordered mine the first part of September. I STILL do not have it. Been sitting in Brunswick for over a damn month and no one can tell me when I am going to get it......

OMG. September?! That is awful and torture! And disheartening as well.

[jp0319]

This is my first BMW, its kind of been a dream of mine since I was a kid and rode in my Grandmothers 3 series. This is also the first vehicle I've ever custom ordered exactly how I want it without settling for something that a dealer had on the lot. I guess I can thank the supply chain and chip shortages for that, because I might have settled again if the dealers had a M340i on the lot.

REGION - Midwest


2022 BMW M340i xDrive
Mineral Grey Metallic/Tacora Red Vernasca Leather / Open Pore Oak Grain trim
Cooling and High Performance Tire Package
Drivers Assistance Pro Package
Driving Assistance Package
Premium Package
Sensa Tec Dash
Icon Adaptive LED w/Laserlight
Parking Assistance Package
Front Heated Seats
Adaptive M suspension
Power Tailgate
Remote Engine Start
Harmon Kardon sound system
M Performance Exhaust


Order Received - 1/25
Scheduled For Production - 1/26
Production Begins - 2/1 (VIN assigned) its a Mexico build with a 3MU first three digits
Exterior Body Assembly Begins -
In Paint Booth -
Entering Assembly Line -
Assembly In Progress -
Quality Check -
Final Assembly -
Ready For Transport -
Awaiting Carrier Assignment -
Dispatched From Factory -
At The Port -
In Transit -
At the Port (again) -
At The Dealership -
Vehicle Delivered -

[springerdrive]

Originally Posted by dlau

I think your dealer is spot on - definitely not blowing smokes. My dealer gave me the same time frame when I placed my order back in Mid-December. I really think that 10-12 weeks in the east cost is possible. Midwest may be couple weeks longer.

Those like us, who have been waiting 23+ weeks, get a real chuckle out of your post. We will all be happy for you if you get your car in 10-12 weeks, but that's not been a typical time frame for most of us.

[jlapicki]

Originally Posted by MAHamlin

Posting as a data point--I placed an order for a G23 (M440i xDrive convertible) with my dealer on 12/3. It just moved to "Production Begins" and was assigned a VIN today. If I understand correctly, the car is being built in Germany as the VIN starts with a "W."

Car will be San Remo green with a cognac interior. I checked most every box on this one: premium package; drivers assistance pro package; dynamic handling package; parking assist package; adaptive suspension; HK sound; adaptive headlights; live cockpit pro; and remote engine start. I'll be curious to see if any of these don't make the final cut. So far, the order sheet only showed deletion of the passenger lumbar option.

I've seen some folks say you can check your options based on the VIN, but when I use the online VIN decoder sites, it pulls up a 2002 318i. My understanding is this is because BMW has begun to recycle certain parts of the VIN. Are there any sites that can accurately read the new VINs?

I'll keep folks posted as the order updates. Thanks and best wishes!

Edited to add updates below:

12/3/2021 - Order placed with dealer.
1/11/2022 - "Production begins" on the MyBMW portal
1/20/2022 - "Exterior body assembly begins"
1/21/2022 - "In the paint booth"
1/??/2022 - "Entering assembly line"
1/??/2022 - "Assembly in progress"
1/24/2022 - "Quality check"
1/??/2022 - "Final assembly"
1/??/2022 - "Ready for transport"
1/??/2022 - "Awaiting carrier assignment"
1/25/2022 - Dispatched from factory"

Nice choices on color selections.....mine took 12 weeks from order to Performance Center delivery in October.....car gets a lot of admiring comments....

[g330e]

Just spoke to my CA and he told me my 330eX is showing that it's being worked on now (RAM stop sale) and that it should be released from Baltimore VPC today/tomorrow and should be able to take delivery early-mid next week. Fingers crossed.

Timeline:
-Ordered 10/15
-Production 11/24
-Arrived at Baltimore port 12/17
-Stop Sale/Work Orders opened 12/18

[SpeedyATL]

Originally Posted by MAHamlin

Posting as a data point--I placed an order for a G23 (M440i xDrive convertible) with my dealer on 12/3. It just moved to "Production Begins" and was assigned a VIN today. If I understand correctly, the car is being built in Germany as the VIN starts with a "W."

Car will be San Remo green with a cognac interior. I checked most every box on this one: premium package; drivers assistance pro package; dynamic handling package; parking assist package; adaptive suspension; HK sound; adaptive headlights; live cockpit pro; and remote engine start. I'll be curious to see if any of these don't make the final cut. So far, the order sheet only showed deletion of the passenger lumbar option.

I've seen some folks say you can check your options based on the VIN, but when I use the online VIN decoder sites, it pulls up a 2002 318i. My understanding is this is because BMW has begun to recycle certain parts of the VIN. Are there any sites that can accurately read the new VINs?

I'll keep folks posted as the order updates. Thanks and best wishes!

Edited to add updates below:

12/3/2021 - Order placed with dealer.
1/11/2022 - "Production begins" on the MyBMW portal
1/20/2022 - "Exterior body assembly begins"
1/21/2022 - "In the paint booth"
1/??/2022 - "Entering assembly line"
1/??/2022 - "Assembly in progress"
1/24/2022 - "Quality check"
1/??/2022 - "Final assembly"
1/??/2022 - "Ready for transport"
1/??/2022 - "Awaiting carrier assignment"
1/25/2022 - Dispatched from factory"

Now this is frustrating....

I have an M440CV on order that was built on 12/17 and it's still sitting at the factory on "awaiting carrier assignment" for over a month. It's a standard color with fewer option than yours and no options that you don't have.

What the heck is the deal with BMW? Why are some cars getting passed over while others sail through?

[Lakeside]

Originally Posted by SpeedyATL

Now this is frustrating....

I have an M440CV on order that was built on 12/17 and it's still sitting at the factory on "awaiting carrier assignment" for over a month. It's a standard color with fewer option than yours and no options that you don't have.

What the heck is the deal with BMW? Why are some cars getting passed over while others sail through?

The car I've reserved shows a production date of 11/4. It's an M340i with the Aventurin Red color. This vehicle isn't through by any means, but it's already sitting at the destination port as of 1/23. That seems pretty quick from Germany production to the US.

[partialresponse]

Originally Posted by partialresponse

Another recent data point for an M440i RWD coupe
Arctic race blue, Cognac perforated Sensatec, HK surround audio, Premium Package, 19” style 792M cerium gray wheels with run flats, Power tailgate.
Deletions: touch screen (code 6UY), passenger lumbar (code 48Z)

This is a Week 44? build (pushed out from Week 42.) Production date Nov. 19.
Moved very quickly from Production begins to Awaiting carrier assignment (8 days)

Incidentally, mdecoder.com now shows all the option codes and their descriptions (including the deleted ones.)

• Order placed: Sept. 14

• Production begins: Nov. 13

• Exterior body assembly begins: Nov. 18

• In the paint booth: Nov. 18

• Entering assembly line: Nov. 19

• Assembly in progress: Nov. 22

• Quality check: Nov. 22

• Final assembly: Nov. 22

• Ready for transport: Nov. 22

• Awaiting carrier assignment: Nov. 22

• Dispatched from factory: Nov. 23

• At the port: Nov. 24

• In transit: Dec. 1 (Carrier: Asteria Leader. Estimated arrival at Port Hueneme on Dec. 27)

• At the port (Hueneme): Dec. 25

• In transit to dealer: Jan. 26

[dlau]

Originally Posted by springerdrive

Those like us, who have been waiting 23+ weeks, get a real chuckle out of your post. We will all be happy for you if you get your car in 10-12 weeks, but that's not been a typical time frame for most of us.

I am starting to think cars get built in San Luis Potosi, Mexico plant have better delivery time frame than those came from Germany. Today is week #6 since my order. It is already at the port. I hope the rest of the trip will be smooth.

[Gdubz]

Originally Posted by dlau

I am starting to think cars get built in San Luis Potosi, Mexico plant have better delivery time frame than those came from Germany. Today is week #6 since my order. It is already at the port. I hope the rest of the trip will be smooth.

What did you order that’s shipping so quick?

Mine’s a 2022 Tanzanite Blue M440i RWD Coupe.

[partialresponse]

Originally Posted by partialresponse

Another recent data point for an M440i RWD coupe
Arctic race blue, Cognac perforated Sensatec, HK surround audio, Premium Package, 19” style 792M cerium gray wheels with run flats, Power tailgate.
Deletions: touch screen (code 6UY), passenger lumbar (code 48Z)

Incidentally, mdecoder.com now shows all the option codes and their descriptions (including the deleted ones.)

This is a Week 44? build (pushed out from Week 42.) Production date Nov. 19.
Moved very quickly from Production begins to Awaiting carrier assignment (8 days)

• Order placed: Sept. 14

• Production begins: Nov. 13

• Exterior body assembly begins: Nov. 18

• In the paint booth: Nov. 18

• Entering assembly line: Nov. 19

• Assembly in progress: Nov. 22

• Quality check: Nov. 22

• Final assembly: Nov. 22

• Ready for transport: Nov. 22

• Awaiting carrier assignment: Nov. 22

• Dispatched from factory: Nov. 23

• At the port: Nov. 24

• In transit: Dec. 1 (Carrier: Asteria Leader. Estimated arrival at Port Hueneme on Dec. 27)

• At the port (Hueneme): Dec. 25

• In transit to dealership (SF Bay Area): Jan. 26

• At the dealership: Jan. 27

So four and a half months from placing order to car delivered to dealership.

[dlau]

Originally Posted by Gdubz

What did you order that’s shipping so quick?

Mine’s a 2022 Tanzanite Blue M440i RWD Coupe.

I ordered M340i Xdrive with the follow options:
Mineral Grey
Premium Pkg
Driving Asst. Pkg
HK Sound System
Black wheels

[jlapicki]

Originally Posted by SpeedyATL

Now this is frustrating....

I have an M440CV on order that was built on 12/17 and it's still sitting at the factory on "awaiting carrier assignment" for over a month. It's a standard color with fewer option than yours and no options that you don't have.

What the heck is the deal with BMW? Why are some cars getting passed over while others sail through?

His car isn't built yet.....he may well have to wait at the port as well......

[MAHamlin]

Originally Posted by jlapicki

Nice choices on color selections.....mine took 12 weeks from order to Performance Center delivery in October.....car gets a lot of admiring comments....

Thanks! This will be the first car my wife and I have ever ordered exactly as we wanted it (versus settling for the closest thing on the lot). And I have to confess that we saw your pictures while we were trying to decide on whether to go with San Remo. It looked a little off on BMW's car builder site, but seeing your pictures confirmed that it was definitely the color we wanted. So many thanks for sharing!!!

[MAHamlin]

Originally Posted by SpeedyATL

Now this is frustrating....

I have an M440CV on order that was built on 12/17 and it's still sitting at the factory on "awaiting carrier assignment" for over a month. It's a standard color with fewer option than yours and no options that you don't have.

What the heck is the deal with BMW? Why are some cars getting passed over while others sail through?

I'm sorry to hear that things are held up on your end. I'd certainly tell you if I knew why ours transitioned smoothly from "awaiting carrier assignment" to "dispatched from the factory" (and it updated to "at the port" last night). Unfortunately, I haven't a clue.

I'm wondering if somehow yours, being an earlier build, got caught up in a shortage or recall that was resolved by the time mine hit the assembly line? And maybe their trying to get yours worked out after the fact has delayed things? Total guesswork on my end, though, so take it with a grain of salt.

I hope things start moving for you soon! And let's also hope that we don't both end up stuck "at the port" for weeks on end as others have experienced...

[SpeedyATL]

Originally Posted by jlapicki

His car isn't built yet.....he may well have to wait at the port as well......

His post says dispatched from factory on 1/25....so I think it is.

[MAHamlin]

Originally Posted by SpeedyATL

His post says dispatched from factory on 1/25....so I think it is.

Yes. It's built and now at the port.

[jlapicki]

Originally Posted by MAHamlin

Yes. It's built and now at the port.

SpeedyATL......my mistake...sorry...hope you get yours soon...