[warrenw]

Originally Posted by Casone238

Mexico, I wanted a Germany build for the dravit grey but a Germany build is hard to come buy now since there factory is closed until September

Thanks for the reply and you answered what was going to be my follow up question - I knew "a plant" was closed for i4 tooling but didn't know it was affecting g20's. My SA kept telling me he didn't understand why BMW wouldn't move up my week 37 build but that's our answer!

[Casone238]

Originally Posted by warrenw

Thanks for the reply and you answered what was going to be my follow up question - I knew "a plant" was closed for i4 tooling but didn't know it was affecting g20's. My SA kept telling me he didn't understand why BMW wouldn't move up my week 37 build but that's our answer!

Anytime! I was a little disappointed in the Mexico build but the way I looked at it was the MPE became a $500 option with the money I saved on the paint

[Laylo21]

After sitting at the port since 7/9. Finally on the move!

[M340iTjp]

Hi All,

Let me share my experiences from Japan, although my order is still underway.
Unlike BMW US, Japanese dealership doesn't open up the status tracker to customers. Nor we have BMW Genius services. So, my only information channel is via my sales rep.

1/21 Placed an order for my "individual" G21 M340i Touring xDrive.
[Individual Items] Tanzanite Blue II paint / Full Merino Ivory / Piano Black trim / Rear Seat Heater
2/6 Received info that my car's production resumes on 14th week. (i.e. Mar 30-)
At this point, ETA was no later than end of May.
3/21 German factories shut down for COVID-19.
5/4(ish) Factories resumed production.
6/13 Received update that production status was 154 (in production) as of 6/10, and received a VIN code.
Found from VIN decoder that production was started on 6/6.
6/25 My Sales rep found that tracker hit 155 (Production Completed) as of 6/16.
7/9 The Sales rep reported that my car was chosen for the sample check for the production internal audit. (how lucky I am!!) And the 2 weeks audit process was about to finish!
... 7/11, 7/19, 7/30 3 ships had already departed Bremerhaven port for Japan but no update for my order hitting "195 Shipped from Port of Exit". (as of today)
Next ship will depart sometime early Aug and the following one is late Aug.
Either case, delivery will be no earlier than early October.... sigh.

8/8 Update from sales rep : the vehicle was at the port as of Jul 22nd and on the ship departed Bremerhaven as of Jul 31st.

8/21 Update from sales rep : vehicle registration will likely takes place within September

8/26 the ship I had been stoking spotted through webcam around the port of Durban, South Africa.

9/11 the ship is now navigating through Malacca Strait　and the ship operator refreshed ETA to Chiba Port(Sep 23) .
Dates getting more certain.
Signed the purchase contract as all duties/costs/discount/valuation for old car is finally fixed. Sales rep confirmed that delivery will be no later than Oct 10.(^^)

[M340iTjp]

Originally Posted by Fiskk

Is ordertracking only available for US? Ive ordered a 330e g21 recently and dealer couldnt supply with a tracking tool/site. Claimed that BMW had one but it was so bad they didnt release it... so.. here I am.. all alone in the dark with no status of my order 😭

I feel the same. Luckily my sales rep in Japan at least off-line report to me the key status, but is too indirect.

[mf44]

Originally Posted by M340iTjp

I feel the same. Luckily my sales rep in Japan at least off-line report to me the key status, but is too indirect.

Yes, but you get the touring! I'd gladly take that in the USA in exchange for a less transparent order process.

[SoCalM340]

Finally get the car and wait end

My Mexico built dates as below
Order Received 3/16
Scheduled For Production 3/18
Production Begins 6/1
Exterior Body Assembly Begins No update
In Paint Booth No update
Entering Assembly Line No update
Assembly In Progress No update
Quality Check No update
Final Assembly 6/17
Ready For Transport 6/24
Awaiting Carrier Assignment 6/24
Dispatched From Factory 7/18
At The Port 7/20
In Transit 7/21
At The Port 7/27 (PIA work order issue on same day and completed on 7/30, carrier assigned)
At The Dealership 8/2
Vehicle Delivered 8/4

[M340iTjp]

Originally Posted by mf44

Yes, but you get the touring! I'd gladly take that in the USA in exchange for a less transparent order process.

yup, indeed! we're somewhat lucky to be able to buy touring.

[3erMan]

Will edit this post with updates as they occur. Signed off on build sheet and placed order yesterday (8/5).

Order Received - 8/5
Scheduled For Production - 8/5
Production Begins (In Queue) - 8/6
Production Begins - 8/18
Exterior Body Assembly Begins - 8/18
In Paint Booth - 8/18
Entering Assembly Line - 8/18
Assembly In Progress - 8/19
Quality Check - 8/19
Final Assembly - 8/20
Ready For Transport - 8/20
Awaiting Carrier Assignment - 9/2
Dispatched From Factory - 9/2
At The Port - 9/2
In Transit - 9/3
At Destination Port (Baltimore) - 9/15
At Dealership - 9/22
Delivered - 9/23

[Casone238]

Already in production within 24 hours that's quick! I wanted the car asap but once I saw the August numbers I changed my tone they can take there sweet time 😅

[AT91]

Originally Posted by Casone238

Already in production within 24 hours that's quick! I wanted the car asap but once I saw the August numbers I changed my tone they can take there sweet time 😅

Just some updates on my 330i msport currently enroute from mexico.

Order placed -7/9
Sceduled production - 7/10
Prod begins - 7/11
No updates for a week
Assembly in progress- 7/17
Final assembly -7/20
Quality check -7/21
Ready for transport - 7/22
Dispatched from factory -7/23
At the port - 7/23
In transit - 8/1
Eta to baltimore is now 8/18
On a carries called glovis cosmos

Hopefully i get it before month end.

[tnsatbhs]

Originally Posted by AT91

Just some updates on my 330i msport currently enroute from mexico.

Order placed -7/9
Sceduled production - 7/10
Prod begins - 7/11
No updates for a week
Assembly in progress- 7/17
Final assembly -7/20
Quality check -7/21
Ready for transport - 7/22
Dispatched from factory -7/23
At the port - 7/23
In transit - 8/1
Eta to baltimore is now 8/18
On a carries called glovis cosmos

Hopefully i get it before month end.

Should be at the dealer about a week after it lands in Baltimore. I don't think you'll have an issue taking delivery before the end of the month.

[On_the_go]

My Mexico built dates, so far
Order Received 3/17
Scheduled For Production 3/20
Production Begins 6/3
Final Assembly 6/19
Ready For Transport 6/24
Awaiting Carrier Assignment 6/24
Dispatched From Factory 7/18
At The Port 7/20
In Transit 7/21
At The Port Baltimore 8/8 it’s on Glovis Cardinal ship
At The Dealership TBD
Vehicle Delivered TBD

[bryanw1996]

Originally Posted by On_the_go

My Mexico built dates, so far
Order Received 3/17
Scheduled For Production 3/20
Production Begins 6/3
Final Assembly 6/19
Ready For Transport 6/24
Awaiting Carrier Assignment 6/24
Dispatched From Factory 7/18
At The Port 7/20
In Transit 7/21
At The Port Baltimore 8/8 it’s on Glovis Cardinal ship
At The Dealership TBD
Vehicle Delivered TBD

Mines on the same ship. It’s coming to port of NY/NJ So I guess I’ll be the last stop. I’m crossing my fingers hoping that NY/NJ is next after it leaves Baltimore, but who knows (last week it went from GA, to SC, BACK DOWN to FL and then up north again so I guess I can’t assume it lol keep going north. The Port Authorty website said the ship was due here on 8/7, then 8/12, and now 8/17. I can’t imagine it would take 9 days to get from Baltimore to NY so that’s making me fearful it may make a detour, but hopefully it’s just a super conservative estimate. I’m driving myself nuts 😂😂😂

[On_the_go]

Originally Posted by bryanw1996

Mines on the same ship. It’s coming to port of NY/NJ So I guess I’ll be the last stop. I’m crossing my fingers hoping that NY/NJ is next after it leaves Baltimore, but who knows (last week it went from GA, to SC, BACK DOWN to FL and then up north again so I guess I can’t assume it lol keep going north. The Port Authorty website said the ship was due here on 8/7, then 8/12, and now 8/17. I can’t imagine it would take 9 days to get from Baltimore to NY so that’s making me fearful it may make a detour, but hopefully it’s just a super conservative estimate. I’m driving myself nuts 😂😂😂

The hurricane threw everything off. My car is supposed to be delivered to dealer this Friday. Fingers crossed.

[3erMan]

What's the current estimate on length of time between "scheduled for production" (in the queue) and "started production/body assembly"? For Mexico plant, that is.

[Casone238]

Mine order has been in that stage for about 10 days, my build is estimated to be completed on the 15th. From what I see on this thread once it goes into body assembly it's about 3-4 days until it's ready to be shipped

[warrenw]

Lucky me, my build date got pushed back a month.

[M340iTjp]

Originally Posted by warrenw

Lucky me, my build date got pushed back a month.

Looks Munich Plant build for Europe and APAC are severely late these days.

[Hazzer20]

Hey guys, is this a US thread? :

[eforty6_m3]

Originally Posted by tnsatbhs

This was the beginning of June. My build timeline is a couple pages back on this forum, but it's a bit weird. It was affected by the plant shutdowns, so it spent considerably more time at early stages. If you want more details about the status of your build you can call BMW NA and ask. They will have details on when your car is scheduled for production, what vessel it is assigned at the port, etc. The number is 1(800)831-1117. Just wait through all of the automated stuff until it asks you what your calling about. Say "customer relations" and they will connect you with someone that can give you status details.

OK so this worked exactly as you had described, and I was able to get a production week. However, that week came and went and my car was still "scheduled for production". I reached out to my CA (who is fantastic for anyone in the MA/RI area...PM me and I'll get you his info) and turns out my production slot was pushed back due to a few factors.

He was then able to get me into the earliest production slot allowed by BMW for a RWD. And better yet (at least I believe so), it's being built in NA (which I assume means the Mexico plant), so hopefully quicker turnaround in terms of once it's built, getting to my local dealership.

Scheduled for production week of 8/23...so fingers crossed!

Thanks, again!

[AT91]

Originally Posted by 3erMan

What's the current estimate on length of time between "scheduled for production" (in the queue) and "started production/body assembly"? For Mexico plant, that is.

Mine was a day. The updates on the site are always delayed. Best bet is to call the genius line and get and update from the agent.