[kwg20]

Originally Posted by vincechase

So im guessing you can negotiate a lease deal before build ?

Also what packages do you have and what would you say is worth while to add on.

Thanks

I have a terrific dealer who offered me 10% off MSRP on a 3 series up-front. I'm leasing the car for 36 months with 10,000 miles a year and the residual on that deal is 61%, so very attractive. He also offered me the base money factor up front.

We looked to find what I wanted and didn't find it, so he helped me with an order. The MSRP of my 330i xdrive is $59,260. The price I'm paying is $53,400, before the lease & loyalty credits from BMW. I posted the details of my order just a few posts earlier in this thread, but I'll copy it for you:
Alpine white exterior, mocha interior, oak open pore interior trim, and extended shadowline exterior trim. M Sport Package, Track Handling Package, 19" M 791 Wheels (jet black), Premium Package, Harman Kardon Sound, Park Distance Control, Black Rear Deck Spoiler, Remote Start, and M Performance Exhaust.

I obviously think everything that I ordered is worth it. I tried to get everything I wanted but not splurge for things that don't make a big difference like executive package vs premium. I really wanted the M340i, and felt like I was settling for the 330i... when I added the exhaust and the spoiler, I knew I was getting the right car.

[vincechase]

wow sounds like a beauty. And i never see an option for performance exhaust. Wonder how that sounds on a 330.

Also did you get drivers assistance pro ?

Originally Posted by kwg20

I have a terrific dealer who offered me 10% off MSRP on a 3 series up-front. I'm leasing the car for 36 months with 10,000 miles a year and the residual on that deal is 61%, so very attractive. He also offered me the base money factor up front.

We looked to find what I wanted and didn't find it, so he helped me with an order. The MSRP of my 330i xdrive is $59,260. The price I'm paying is $53,400, before the lease & loyalty credits from BMW. I posted the details of my order just a few posts earlier in this thread, but I'll copy it for you:
Alpine white exterior, mocha interior, oak open pore interior trim, and extended shadowline exterior trim. M Sport Package, Track Handling Package, 19" M 791 Wheels (jet black), Premium Package, Harman Kardon Sound, Park Distance Control, Black Rear Deck Spoiler, Remote Start, and M Performance Exhaust.

I obviously think everything that I ordered is worth it. I tried to get everything I wanted but not splurge for things that don't make a big difference like executive package vs premium.

[kwg20]

Originally Posted by vincechase

wow sounds like a beauty. And i never see an option for performance exhaust. Wonder how that sounds on a 330.

Also did you get drivers assistance pro ?

No, just the regular active driving assistant which is part of the premium package.

https://www.shopbmwusa.com/product/6...EXHAUST-SYSTEM

You can hear how it sounds in this video:

[37b]

Originally Posted by vincechase

So im guessing you can negotiate a lease deal before build ?

Also what packages do you have and what would you say is worth while to add on.

Thanks

For me it was the staggered summer tires and no leather. These two options just weren't that common for whatever reason.

[PARTS@STBMW]

Digging this thread!

[TristarL10]

Does anyone here have info on a time line for a North America (Mexico) build timeline?

[R12ax7]

Originally Posted by kwg20

No, just the regular active driving assistant which is part of the premium package.

https://www.shopbmwusa.com/product/6...EXHAUST-SYSTEM

You can hear how it sounds in this video:

Did you order the exhaust as a port-installed option? Roll it into your lease cost?

Mind sharing which dealer you worked with?

I am in the exact same spot as you between the 340 and 330. I've driven them both back-to-back and now that I cant get a manual transmission, I feel like the difference between the two engines (other than the sound, which is incredible) is minimal under ~60mph.

[kwg20]

Originally Posted by R12ax7

Did you order the exhaust as a port-installed option? Roll it into your lease cost?

Mind sharing which dealer you worked with?

I am in the exact same spot as you between the 340 and 330. I've driven them both back-to-back and now that I cant get a manual transmission, I feel like the difference between the two engines (other than the sound, which is incredible) is minimal under ~60mph.

Reading. If you're interested in going to that dealership, I'm happy to refer you to my salesman.

Yes, the exhaust is a port-installed option that's being rolled into my residual, which at 61%, means that I'm only paying for 39% of the exhaust during the length of my lease. I couldn't be happier with the deal I got on the car.

I was so torn between the 330 and the 340. However, I chose the 330 because I'm also saving for a wedding. I was a little sad that the 340 didn't make enough sense for me, but now that I added on the exhaust, I don't care about the 340 anymore, haha. Another bonus is that my gas mileage is going to be outstanding now. I'm still getting a car that'll hit 60 in about 5 seconds and it's going to sound really good too.

[alpinewhite3]

Originally Posted by kwg20

BMW of Reading. If you're interested in going to that dealership, I'm happy to refer you to my salesman.

Yes, the exhaust is a port-installed option that's being rolled into my residual, which at 61%, means that I'm only paying for 39% of the exhaust during the length of my lease. I couldn't be happier with the deal I got on the car.

I was so torn between the 330 and the 340. However, I chose the 330 because I'm also saving for a wedding. I was a little sad that the 340 didn't make enough sense for me, but now that I added on the exhaust, I don't care about the 340 anymore, haha. Another bonus is that my gas mileage is going to be outstanding now. I'm still getting a car that'll hit 60 in about 5 seconds and it's going to sound really good too.

I wouldn't worry. The 330i is MORE than enough power for daily driving. I'm approaching 90mph before i can even blink when merging on the highway. And I'm averaging 37mpg.

[beto_L.A.]

Originally Posted by vincechase

Does it make sense to order a car if its leased ??

my last 4 cars were leased and I ordered all 4... the wait can be long and you will be checking your production page several times per day.
other than that its nice that you get to build a car to your liking and once you pick it its a great feeling.

[R12ax7]

Originally Posted by kwg20

BMW of Reading. If you're interested in going to that dealership, I'm happy to refer you to my salesman.

Yes, the exhaust is a port-installed option that's being rolled into my residual, which at 61%, means that I'm only paying for 39% of the exhaust during the length of my lease. I couldn't be happier with the deal I got on the car.

I was so torn between the 330 and the 340. However, I chose the 330 because I'm also saving for a wedding. I was a little sad that the 340 didn't make enough sense for me, but now that I added on the exhaust, I don't care about the 340 anymore, haha. Another bonus is that my gas mileage is going to be outstanding now. I'm still getting a car that'll hit 60 in about 5 seconds and it's going to sound really good too.

Nice, good to know! Reading is probably a bit far for me, but i'll DM you if I am not getting anywhere with my current dealer!

[bmwrules]

REGION - North Carolina

2020 BMW M340i xDrive
Sunset Orange/Black Vernasca Leather with Blue contrast stitching/Aluminum Tetragon trim
19" M jet black wheel 791M w/perf non runflat and Space Saver Spare
Executive Package
Drivers Assistance Pro Package
Driving Assistance Package
Premium Package
Front and Rear Heated Seats
Adaptive M Suspension
Ambient Lighting
Harman Kardon surround sound
Power tailgate
Remote Engine Start
Wireless Charging
Black Kidney Grilles
Rear Deck Spoiler-black
Carbon Fiber Mirror Caps

It took my dealer over a month to get an allocation to order my car

Order Received - 1/23
Scheduled For Production - 1/25
Production Begins - 1/30
Exterior Body Assembly Begins - 2/5
In Paint Booth - 2/6
Entering Assembly Line - ??
Assembly In Progress - 2/7
Quality Check - 2/7
Final Assembly - 2/7
Ready For Transport - 2/7
Awaiting Carrier Assignment - 2/7
Dispatched From Factory - 2/7
At The Port - 2/10
In Transit - 2/17
At The Dealership -
Vehicle Delivered -

[trife.]

Originally Posted by TristarL10

Does anyone here have info on a time line for a North America (Mexico) build timeline?

My NA m340i build was submitted on Monday and went into production yesterday. I called today and got a date of Feb. 18 for production end, so it sounds like it's pretty damn quick. Whether that date holds remains to be seen.

[37b]

Originally Posted by G8rGrl

2020 M340i xDrive

Written in M/D/YYYY format.

Order Received - 1/15/2020
Scheduled for Production - 1/17/2020
Production Begins - 1/28/2020
Exterior Body Assembly Begins - 2/4/2020
In Paint Booth - 2/4/2020
Entering Assembly Line - 2/5/2020
Assembly in Progress - 2/5/2020
Quality Check - 2/6/2020
Final Assembly - 2/6/2020
Ready for Transport - 2/6/2020
Awaiting Carrier Assignment - 2/6/2020
Dispatched from Factory - 2/6/2020
At the Port - 2/14/2020[/B]
In Transit - 2/28/2020
At the Dealership
Vehicle Delivered

I like how I ordered before you with a dealer who "had an allocation" and I am behind you by a few days ��

[Evitomotua]

Originally Posted by 37b

I like how I ordered before you with a dealer who "had an allocation" and I am behind you by a few days 🤔

If it's any consolation - I was @ dispatched earlier as well and G8rGrl has caught up to me!!

[G8rGrl]

Originally Posted by Evitomotua

If it's any consolation - I was @ dispatched earlier as well and G8rGrl has caught up to me!!

😊 Now we wait for a ship and the journey across the Atlantic!

[seccsc]

M340i xDrive
Alpine White
Black SensaTec
Driving Assistance Package
Premium Package
19" M Double-spoke jet black wheels, style 791M with non-run flats
Adaptive M Suspension
Space-saver spare
Open Pore Fine Wood Oak Grain trim
Ambient Lighting
Park Distance Control
Harman Kardon surround sound system

Order Received:?? I ordered the car 1/21.
Scheduled For Production: 2/6
Production Begins: 2/24
Exterior Body Assembly Begins: 2/27
In Paint Booth: 2/27
Entering Assembly Line:3/2
Assembly In Progress 3/2
Quality Check: 3/2
Final Assembly: 3/4
Ready For Transport: 3/4
Awaiting Carrier Assignment: 3/4
Dispatched From Factory: 3/4
At The Port: 3/6
In Transit: 3/25
At The Dealership: 4/16
Vehicle Delivered: 4/16

[kwg20]

Waiting for the My Garage website to show a step forward is so much more excruciating than I expected.

[Mr. Bimmer]

Originally Posted by TristarL10

Does anyone here have info on a time line for a North America (Mexico) build timeline?

BMW NA offers an ability to track the production of your build. You create an account at https://securelogin.bmwusa.com/login . Then enter your VIN or your Build Number The Build Number is available from your dealer with whom you placed the order. I got mine the day after they placed the order.

I went to this webpage and there it was, showing my car in "My Garage". There was a "Track status" link that took me to my car's production and about a dozen steps where I could track the car as it was built and shipped.

But there is one thing missing from this timeline. The transportation info is too vague. I watched day by day as my car was built in the Spartanburg South Carolina plant. After it came off the assembly line, it was to be delivered to my dealer in the San Francisco Bay Area. BMW showed it was "Dispatched From the Factory", then "At the port", and then "In Transit". But then no change from "In Transit" for over a week. Was it on a boat, on a train, or on a tractor tailer truck to go across the USA to California? No way to know. Then suddenly it showed the status going BACKWARDS to "At the port". What?
So I called BMW Genius at 844-443-6487, ignored the prompts about tracking, and spoke to a real person. They nicely and quickly transferred me to customer service and within less than a minute, a nice lady (Ashley) looked up my VIN and said that it was actually now in their "Port" at Oxnard, California, as opposed to their "Port" in South Carolina. She explained (and apologized) that their system doesn't clarify the difference between the departure port and the arrival port. She said Oxnard is where they send cars to for West Coast delivery. Apparently, BMWNA uses enclosed rail cars to transport across the country.
She gave me dates as to when it would be on a trailer to my dealer (another 500 miles to the North), and then pointed out it would likely get to my dealer long before that. Great and professional service from the Genius folks! She agreed BMWNA need to improve their tracking and appreciated my feedback.
Hope this allows you to track your car.

[Mr. Bimmer]

Originally Posted by kwg20

Waiting for the My Garage website to show a step forward is so much more excruciating than I expected.

Yeah, it took almost a week before my X3M Competition moved out of the "Scheduled for Production" to "Production Begins". Then in a week it was done. See my Mr. Bimmer post above on 7 Feb 202 about the tracking issues after it leaves the factory. Like waiting for a baby to be delivered. Sitting on the edge of my seat now....

[Evitomotua]

Originally Posted by G8rGrl

😊 Now we wait for a ship and the journey across the Atlantic!

At the port!!

[kwg20]

Originally Posted by Mr. Bimmer

Yeah, it took almost a week before my X3M Competition moved out of the "Scheduled for Production" to "Production Begins". Then in a week it was done. See my Mr. Bimmer post above on 7 Feb 202 about the tracking issues after it leaves the factory. Like waiting for a baby to be delivered. Sitting on the edge of my seat now....

My car has been at "production begins" for two days and I'm losing it, haha. That's how impatient I am. From looking at other posts, it seems that up to a week can be typical for my current stage.

I hope you get yours soon, the X3M is a beautiful vehicle!