3 series factory delays
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Hi Folks,
Anyone else experiencing a delay on their factory ordered beemer? Ordered my 335d m sport tourer back in June but obviously the new model didn't come out until mid-end July. I had mid September as an initial delivery date which has now moved to 12th October. Apparently there are 'factory delays' on the higher powered cars.
Had a go for a courtesy car but BMW aren't having any of it.
Just wondered if there's others in the same situation?
Cheers
Anyone else experiencing a delay on their factory ordered beemer? Ordered my 335d m sport tourer back in June but obviously the new model didn't come out until mid-end July. I had mid September as an initial delivery date which has now moved to 12th October. Apparently there are 'factory delays' on the higher powered cars.
Had a go for a courtesy car but BMW aren't having any of it.
Just wondered if there's others in the same situation?
Cheers
Interesting replies - cheers folk. Technically I ordered mine at the end of May so i'm surprised why I have such a late delivery date but it's interesting to hear how the dealers have different slots based on their value to BMW. From discussions with the lease company I believe the funder uses Cooper BMW Thames Ditton - https://www.cooperbmw.co.uk/retail-centres/bmw-tha...
I do have the M Sport Brakes spec'd and likewise I've heard about delays because of them in previous years so maybe it's that.
The strange thing is that the lease company won't tell me the build date - I keep asking but they won't tell me - only "It's currently tracking to arrive...." which makes me think the build has not even been confirmed! If I had to guess they've messed up the order or didn't put it in until late.
They have done a 'pull forward' apparently so who knows - it's good to hear others have had their build/delivery dates come forward - means there is still hope!
Still as you guys say - it'll be worth the wait!
Also quick question re running the car in - I've read various schools of thought on this - "It's a lease car, run it hard from the start" or "Just drive varied" etc. It's my first 'new' car and was fully expecting to run it in but I feel i'll be wasting precious mileage allowance not being able to use it to it's fullest!
I do have the M Sport Brakes spec'd and likewise I've heard about delays because of them in previous years so maybe it's that.
The strange thing is that the lease company won't tell me the build date - I keep asking but they won't tell me - only "It's currently tracking to arrive...." which makes me think the build has not even been confirmed! If I had to guess they've messed up the order or didn't put it in until late.
They have done a 'pull forward' apparently so who knows - it's good to hear others have had their build/delivery dates come forward - means there is still hope!
Still as you guys say - it'll be worth the wait!
Also quick question re running the car in - I've read various schools of thought on this - "It's a lease car, run it hard from the start" or "Just drive varied" etc. It's my first 'new' car and was fully expecting to run it in but I feel i'll be wasting precious mileage allowance not being able to use it to it's fullest!
- Update*
Argh - be glad to get the confirmation it's actually being built soon!
Edited by sharepointalex on Thursday 10th September 16:47
Adelante said:
Ordered a 340i touring today, estimated delivery is end of October. This includes M Sport plus pack which has the M Sport brakes so no delays there.
Interesting - can't be the M sport brakes then!Got an update to say it's at status 1200 awaiting move to 5055 production start. Read over on baby bmw forum that production should be within a week ideally then delivery is 2-3 weeks all being well so fingers crossed it might actually arrive when they say! Here's the thread in question - http://www.babybmw.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=62027...
Also the lease company reckon it normally moves from 1200 to 5055 earlier than planned - I hope so!!
Neil-y0jlk said:
I ordered a 335D M Sport touring through Leaseplan, they advised that the order had gone in to BMW by the dealer on 22 July and estimated October delivery, they have subsequently put it back to November and over the weekend advised estimated delivery was now 28 December.
I'm not clear if it's just general delays or something about the spec, it has adaptive, HK, 441 wheels, icon lights and a few other little bits like heated seats, nothing that I would have thought would be too challenging but 6 weeks seems to be turning into 6 months!
OI'm not clear if it's just general delays or something about the spec, it has adaptive, HK, 441 wheels, icon lights and a few other little bits like heated seats, nothing that I would have thought would be too challenging but 6 weeks seems to be turning into 6 months!
Oh dear - sorry to hear! That does not sound good and doesn't fill me with much hope for mine! Hoping as I ordered in May it might arrive in October as planned. I guess you don't have a build week scheduled yet? Maybe it is delays then, mine also has adaptive and heated seats - the lease company told me the deal was so good that there was too much demand and BMW can't deliver quick enough!
Neil-y0jlk said:
When I spoke to the lease co yesterday they said build week 52 which doesnt make delivery in week 52 credible. They are making further enquiries to ascertain what the cause of the delay is, ie demand surge, supply chain issue or extras issue.
Yeah that is odd! That's just like my lease co - my build week seems too close to the supposed delivery week to be true. I've now contacted BMW directly to see if they will give me some more information and verify what is causing the delay. I have a feeling my lease co forgot to put the order in or did it too late. Hope yours gets sorted - i'm fed up of seeing people driving around in new 3 series' and i'm still waiting!Neil-y0jlk said:
So apparently build week 52 is the same as calendar week 52 ie the end of the year so I have asked them to explain the logistics of build week 52 and anticipated delivery date to me of 28th December especially as 28/12 is a bank holiday
Maybe they are talking about 28/12 2016.............
Yeah i've done some research and it seems the build weeks do match the calendar weeks. Not sure their logic either for that delivery - hopefully your build date comes forward. Interestingly I complained directly to BMW and received this response - Maybe they are talking about 28/12 2016.............
"I am sorry to hear of your dissatisfaction on the lead time of your new BMW, I can confirm that this year we have been fighting for production slots from other country’s due to the high demand of particular models yours being one of them. I am unable to comment on the other orders you are referring to arriving sooner as I do not have the order information."
So it does seem the delays are due to high demand after all!
Got an update on mine this morning from BMW customer services - was at 5055 on 15/09/2015 and they have sent me the full VIN. The last 7 digits when decoded seem to indicate a production date of today! (17/09/2015). Does that mean my car has just rolled onto the production line then?
Cheers
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