My car is officially in production!!!

TJW · 01-05-2008, 08:24 PM

Couldn't hold out any longer, and called the 800# and heard these sweet words:

"Your car is currently in production, with an estimated completion date of 1/14"

Now that I've cleared that hurdle, I can begin stressing about how long until it gets on a vessel.

And then how long to cross.

And then how long in inspection.

And then how long to get to Wagner BMW in Shrewsbury, MA.

And then how long to get to my house (this will be the shortest time...LOL).

-TJW

FolsomMike · 01-05-2008, 10:06 PM

I'm with ya, bud. My 800 message today was that my 335 is in the paint shop with an estimated completion date of 1/8/08.

blueaudi18 · 01-06-2008, 02:10 PM

been there done that. I feel your pain.

demosthenes · 01-06-2008, 04:09 PM

Everyone that's been through this process understands what you are going through. I ordered my car on December 8th, it was built the week before Christmas and it left Germany last week. I should have it the first week of February.

Waiting so long for something I want so bad is EXTREMELY difficult. "Normal" people don't understand what we go through, but enthusiasts do.

e92phreak · 01-06-2008, 04:14 PM

Congrats. Post pics when you get it.

TJW · 01-06-2008, 08:30 PM

I should've just taken what they had on the lot! LOL.

I know it will be worth it. Gives me more time to save a little $. Plus I can continue to let my Outback get beat to hell by the snow and salt.

-TJW

Uberdude328i · 01-06-2008, 08:46 PM

Congrats. I didn't let my CA tell me the production number because I know I'll be checking it every four hours. She told me it would be in SC for Performance Center Delivery Feb. 21st and that's all I can stand to know. On one hand I'm so giddy and impatient, but on the other I feel all big balla, ordering a car to my spec. and waiting around.

TJW · 01-07-2008, 08:17 AM

Yup, called again this morning. Shockingly, no change in status since Saturday (LOL).

Actually, I was hoping for detailed status like "In Paint Shop" or something. Do you get this level of detail with the automated system or do you need to speak to someone?

Thanks.

-TJW

AWD Addict · 01-07-2008, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by TJW

I should've just taken what they had on the lot! LOL.

I know it will be worth it. Gives me more time to save a little $. Plus I can continue to let my Outback get beat to hell by the snow and salt.

-TJW

My thoughts exactly only I've got a Legacy GT

I'm still in the Pre-production stage though. ordered on 12/29

mrvuml · 01-07-2008, 11:08 AM

I ordered my new car (Montego Blue 335i Sedan) on Jan 2nd, it went into production on Jan 3rd and is due for completion on Jan 10th. Wow! Those BMW guys don't hang around!

FolsomMike · 01-07-2008, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TJW

Yup, called again this morning. Shockingly, no change in status since Saturday (LOL).

Actually, I was hoping for detailed status like "In Paint Shop" or something. Do you get this level of detail with the automated system or do you need to speak to someone?

Thanks.

-TJW

Yes, the automated system just told me that my baby is "in the Paint Shop" with an estimated completion date of 1/8.

mrvuml · 01-07-2008, 11:14 PM

What 800# are you guys calling?

demosthenes · 01-07-2008, 11:41 PM

1-800-831-1117

turboawdfanatic · 01-08-2008, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by demosthenes

Everyone that's been through this process understands what you are going through. I ordered my car on December 8th, it was built the week before Christmas and it left Germany last week. I should have it the first week of February.

Waiting so long for something I want so bad is EXTREMELY difficult. "Normal" people don't understand what we go through, but enthusiasts do.

what the???? I ordered mine on the 8th, was done with production on the 16th. up to now it still says 'your vehicle was released to a carrier and is awaiting transportation to the port of exit. I called the 1800 and spoke to someone, they said it looks like it's sitting at the port waiting for a vessel. For two weeks now.

dmichael · 01-08-2008, 04:39 AM

TJW,
I think your gonna like Wagner, they have some very good people in that dealership. Service dept is the best I've ever dealt with. With all the salt on the roads out here, I wouldn't be in such a hurry to have a new car arrive, but I know how anxious you must feel. Good luck with your new car and welcome to e90post.com.

TJW · 01-08-2008, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by dmichael

TJW,
I think your gonna like Wagner, they have some very good people in that dealership. Service dept is the best I've ever dealt with. With all the salt on the roads out here, I wouldn't be in such a hurry to have a new car arrive, but I know how anxious you must feel. Good luck with your new car and welcome to e90post.com.

Thanks, dmichael.

I was apprehensive about going to FMW even though they're closer. I read a nice review about Tom Quinn at Wagner on one of these forums so I gave him a shot. Very no-nonsense dealership so far, though the only paperwork I've done is the BMW credit app and order form. Hopefully p/u day goes smoothly.

Called 800# again this AM. Just says "In production" still...no specifics on body, paint, etc.

Definitely glad to be missing a good chunk of winter with this timeline, but still dying for the car!

BTW...I'll be starting a BLOG on http://www.edbmw.com/blog/ in the days and weeks ahead on the BMW experience from a non-enthusiast's point of view.

Stay tuned.

-TJW

dmichael · 01-08-2008, 10:00 AM

I was "talking to" FMW, but as soon as I found out they were being bought out by Herb, thats when the talking stopped. Under the old ownership, they were a top notch dealer.

AWD Addict · 01-08-2008, 10:53 AM

Thanks for the 800#. I'm pissed i forgot my production # at home. The website this morning still said "on order." It was ordered on 12/29.

TJW · 01-08-2008, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by AWD Addict

Thanks for the 800#. I'm pissed i forgot my production # at home. The website this morning still said "on order." It was ordered on 12/29.

I ordered on 12/17 and it just went into production. I ordered a 328xi through Wagner BMW in Shrewsbury.

Remind me in 8 years or so when I order my next BMW to avoid the holiday production delay!!!!

-TJW

TJW · 01-08-2008, 07:55 PM

UGGGHHHHH!!!!!!

Just called the 800# (second time today) and this time it transferred me to a live person. For the last few days, the automated system has said "In Production' but the phone rep just told me that it is in..."Paper Production Phase" and that the actual production phase won't begin until Thursday or Friday.

That's like a whole other week!

I can't take another month and a half of this.

-TJW

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TJW Private 2 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2008 328xi Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Metrowest Boston iTrader: (0)	My car is officially in production!!! Couldn't hold out any longer, and called the 800# and heard these sweet words: "Your car is currently in production, with an estimated completion date of 1/14" Now that I've cleared that hurdle, I can begin stressing about how long until it gets on a vessel. And then how long to cross. And then how long in inspection. And then how long to get to Wagner BMW in Shrewsbury, MA. And then how long to get to my house (this will be the shortest time...LOL). -TJW
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FolsomMike Lieutenant 23 Rep 502 Posts Drives: crimson red 335 cabrio Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Folsom, California iTrader: (0)	I'm with ya, bud. My 800 message today was that my 335 is in the paint shop with an estimated completion date of 1/8/08.
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blueaudi18 Colonel 296 Rep 2,687 Posts Drives: e92 08' 335i , mb sl500 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: boston iTrader: (25)	been there done that. I feel your pain. __________________ POSTED WITH APOLOGIES FOR POOR SPELLING, GRAMMAR AND SENTENCE STRUCTURE Poor Man's M3
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demosthenes Major 48 Rep 1,162 Posts Drives: E90 328i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328i sedan [0.00]	Everyone that's been through this process understands what you are going through. I ordered my car on December 8th, it was built the week before Christmas and it left Germany last week. I should have it the first week of February. Waiting so long for something I want so bad is EXTREMELY difficult. "Normal" people don't understand what we go through, but enthusiasts do.
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TJW Private 2 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2008 328xi Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Metrowest Boston iTrader: (0)	I should've just taken what they had on the lot! LOL. I know it will be worth it. Gives me more time to save a little $. Plus I can continue to let my Outback get beat to hell by the snow and salt. -TJW
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Uberdude328i Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 263 Posts Drives: 97 328i, 08 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ATL iTrader: (0)	Congrats. I didn't let my CA tell me the production number because I know I'll be checking it every four hours. She told me it would be in SC for Performance Center Delivery Feb. 21st and that's all I can stand to know. On one hand I'm so giddy and impatient, but on the other I feel all big balla, ordering a car to my spec. and waiting around.
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01-07-2008, 08:17 AM	#8
TJW Private 2 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2008 328xi Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Metrowest Boston iTrader: (0)	Yup, called again this morning. Shockingly, no change in status since Saturday (LOL). Actually, I was hoping for detailed status like "In Paint Shop" or something. Do you get this level of detail with the automated system or do you need to speak to someone? Thanks. -TJW
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mrvuml Lieutenant 19 Rep 459 Posts Drives: E90 335i w/ZSP Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SLO, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335i Sedan [0.00]	I ordered my new car (Montego Blue 335i Sedan) on Jan 2nd, it went into production on Jan 3rd and is due for completion on Jan 10th. Wow! Those BMW guys don't hang around!
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mrvuml Lieutenant 19 Rep 459 Posts Drives: E90 335i w/ZSP Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SLO, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335i Sedan [0.00]	What 800# are you guys calling?
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demosthenes Major 48 Rep 1,162 Posts Drives: E90 328i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328i sedan [0.00]	1-800-831-1117
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01-08-2008, 04:39 AM	#15
dmichael Lieutenant 25 Rep 452 Posts Drives: 2011 GTI Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (1)	TJW, I think your gonna like Wagner, they have some very good people in that dealership. Service dept is the best I've ever dealt with. With all the salt on the roads out here, I wouldn't be in such a hurry to have a new car arrive, but I know how anxious you must feel. Good luck with your new car and welcome to e90post.com. __________________ 2008 E90 328i - Sparkling Graphite/Terra/Dark Burl, 6MT, Sport, Premuim, Fold-down seats, iPod/USB(6FL). M-Sport Steering Wheel, ZHP M-Sport Shift knob, Euro fog lights. Euro Split Armrest
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dmichael Lieutenant 25 Rep 452 Posts Drives: 2011 GTI Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (1)	I was "talking to" FMW, but as soon as I found out they were being bought out by Herb, thats when the talking stopped. Under the old ownership, they were a top notch dealer. __________________ 2008 E90 328i - Sparkling Graphite/Terra/Dark Burl, 6MT, Sport, Premuim, Fold-down seats, iPod/USB(6FL). M-Sport Steering Wheel, ZHP M-Sport Shift knob, Euro fog lights. Euro Split Armrest
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AWD Addict Chief Executive 300 Rep 2,886 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	Thanks for the 800#. I'm pissed i forgot my production # at home. The website this morning still said "on order." It was ordered on 12/29.
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TJW Private 2 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2008 328xi Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Metrowest Boston iTrader: (0)	UGGGHHHHH!!!!!! Just called the 800# (second time today) and this time it transferred me to a live person. For the last few days, the automated system has said "In Production' but the phone rep just told me that it is in..."Paper Production Phase" and that the actual production phase won't begin until Thursday or Friday. That's like a whole other week! I can't take another month and a half of this. -TJW
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