[thenew3]

Originally Posted by RAJENT

How much does ceramic coating for X7 cost?

In CA, I asked several shops, and the range was between $2k and $4k with most of them around the $2500 mark. They also required a yearly maintenance visit for $500 to maintain the 5 or 10 year guarantee.

[RAJENT]

@dmanb2b thenew3 Thank you

[sibirnaya]

Originally Posted by sibirnaya

I placed an order on 4/15 and the car is still status 047, no confirmed production capacity.

My SA called me today, status changed to 112, fingers crossed

[mjr24]

So I was told my X7 was a week 25 production date (which is June 21-25).

On the BMW website, it says production has been scheduled. However, when I call the BMW genius number....it says production date still has not been scheduled.

What is going on?

EDIT: Just spoke to BMW customer service, they said it was scheduled for production starting on the 10th. Cool, so one say's scheduled....one says it's not.....one says June 10....one says June 25. Oh, and your X7 will arrive with whatever we decide to equip it with and you can take it or leave it. Basically, the big FU to the customer. It's cool, take advantage now...I'll be giving BMW the big FU after this purchase for good.

[Wild Blue]

Originally Posted by mjr24

So I was told my X7 was a week 25 production date (which is June 21-25).

On the BMW website, it says production has been scheduled. However, when I call the BMW genius number....it says production date still has not been scheduled.

What is going on?

EDIT: Just spoke to BMW customer service, they said it was scheduled for production starting on the 10th. Cool, so one say's scheduled....one says it's not.....one says June 10....one says June 25. Oh, and your X7 will arrive with whatever we decide to equip it with and you can take it or leave it. Basically, the big FU to the customer. It's cool, take advantage now...I'll be giving BMW the big FU after this purchase for good.

FWIW, I got the exact same discrepancies for my delivery back in Feb. Was scheduled for week 5. Then Genius hotline said not scheduled. Then told delayed to week 9. Eventually produced week 5 after all, with everything I ordered. Everything just fine, and on time.

Now, this was back before the big supply shortages really hit. Can't guarantee anything for you, but just to say that what you're seeing isn't unheard of.

[mjr24]

Originally Posted by Wild Blue

FWIW, I got the exact same discrepancies for my delivery back in Feb. Was scheduled for week 5. Then Genius hotline said not scheduled. Then told delayed to week 9. Eventually produced week 5 after all, with everything I ordered. Everything just fine, and on time.

Now, this was back before the big supply shortages really hit. Can't guarantee anything for you, but just to say that what you're seeing isn't unheard of.

You, sir, have been an X7 guru on lots of things and I appreciate your contributions.

[Buchimuer]

Mine finally shown as at dealership! Will take delivery tomorrow!

[RAJENT]

Originally Posted by Buchimuer

Mine finally shown as at dealership! Will take delivery tomorrow!

Originally Posted by Buchimuer

Mine finally shown as at dealership! Will take delivery tomorrow!

Awesome, congratulations

[RAJENT]

Ok.. so I have had my car for 3 weeks and wanted to write back with an update on the base/Hi-Fi stereo system. The base system is a COMPLETE JOKE & UTTER GARBAGE. It's good for nothing more than listening to radio and may be podcasts. It's a shame that a 90k+ car can even be produced and sold with such below par sound system. If you are someone that cares about good music in your car, go with the M50i and get the HK's or option it with BW's.

I know there has been some discussion on how the base system compares to HK's, especially that most of us couldn't get the HK option recently . I just want you all to know that it's shockingly abysmal.

[SSM5]

Originally Posted by RAJENT

Ok.. so I have had my car for 3 weeks and wanted to write back with an update on the base/Hi-Fi stereo system. The base system is a COMPLETE JOKE & UTTER GARBAGE. It's good for nothing more than listening to radio and may be podcasts. It's a shame that a 90k+ car can even be produced and sold with such below par sound system. If you are someone that cares about good music in your car, go with the M50i and get the HK's or option it with BW's.

I know there has been some discussion on how the base system compares to HK's, especially that most of us couldn't get the HK option recently . I just want you all to know that it's shockingly abysmal.

If you purchased the X7, you are better off upgrading the system yourself. I have the B & W in my M5 and it's not that great. For $3400 I can do better on my own. I always lease, so it's not worth it for me to install then remove it 36 months later.

[sanket_420]

I Just was able to get a slot via a broker for a build and its true the HK is no longer there & I was also told no wireless charging and no integral active steering for my build.. bummed...havent gotten a build week yet. Which app are you guys using to track your build? I guess I would have to wait until a vin is assigned and only then I would be able to track? TIA

[thenew3]

Originally Posted by sanket_420

I Just was able to get a slot via a broker for a build and its true the HK is no longer there & I was also told no wireless charging and no integral active steering for my build.. bummed...havent gotten a build week yet. Which app are you guys using to track your build? I guess I would have to wait until a vin is assigned and only then I would be able to track? TIA

You can create an account on the bmwusa site, login and use the order # to track it. Or you can call the 800 bmw genius line and give them the order # to track it.

[Bimmer_Seb]

I also placed the order for my 22 X7 But they don’t have any location yet and apparently there’s a facelift but BMW hasn’t officially released it yet

[djbonsu]

Originally Posted by SSM5

If you purchased the X7, you are better off upgrading the system yourself. I have the B & W in my M5 and it's not that great. For $3400 I can do better on my own. I always lease, so it's not worth it for me to install then remove it 36 months later.

When shopping for our X7 I shared the same sentiments about the B&W sound system and the $3400 upgrade. Definitely should be able to upgrade via an aftermarket setup or plug n play like BavSound

[bradythedog12]

August is usually when allocation for the next model year become available. All knowledge on this forum says the refresh will come out in August 2022 as a 2023 model. Do a search… you’ll see many, many, many, many, many posts about it! :-)

[sanket_420]

Originally Posted by thenew3

You can create an account on the bmwusa site, login and use the order # to track it. Or you can call the 800 bmw genius line and give them the order # to track it.

TY.. and now the waiting begins lol.. for those of you who had one built, whats your time frame looking like?

[ApexTK-421]

Originally Posted by sanket_420

TY.. and now the waiting begins lol.. for those of you who had one built, whats your time frame looking like?

Ordered on 5/10 and I am expecting the car to reach the dealership by the end of the week. (or sooner!) Was just dispatched from the factory as of yesterday.

Expect the tracker to not move much on "Ordered Received" and "Scheduled for production" but once the ball got rolling... Those two above items accounted for just over a 5 week waiting time, so be prepared/patient.

Congrats!

[sanket_420]

Originally Posted by ApexTK-421

Ordered on 5/10 and I am expecting the car to reach the dealership by the end of the week. (or sooner!) Was just dispatched from the factory as of yesterday.

Expect the tracker to not move much on "Ordered Received" and "Scheduled for production" but once the ball got rolling... Those two above items accounted for just over a 5 week waiting time, so be prepared/patient.

Congrats!

thanks for the update, Im not sure when exactly my order was submitted as I went thru a broker but it shows scheduled for production.

[mjr24]

Originally Posted by ApexTK-421

Ordered on 5/10 and I am expecting the car to reach the dealership by the end of the week. (or sooner!) Was just dispatched from the factory as of yesterday.

Expect the tracker to not move much on "Ordered Received" and "Scheduled for production" but once the ball got rolling... Those two above items accounted for just over a 5 week waiting time, so be prepared/patient.

Congrats!

So did this not move from scheduled for production until the car was done? My car has been scheduled for production status for a few weeks (build date was supposedly this week).

[ApexTK-421]

Originally Posted by mjr24

So did this not move from scheduled for production until the car was done? My car has been scheduled for production status for a few weeks (build date was supposedly this week).

From 5/10 to 6/11, it did not progress much from the first two bubbles of the tracker. Then it switched to the 3rd bubble "Production begins" on 6/11 and within a week it progressed quickly to the 12th bubble "Dispatched from factory"; which happened on 6/20.

Once production begins, it is a fast process and you probably will miss a few items on the tracker. Unless you watch the tracker every hour.

[sibirnaya]

My SA called me today and told me status 150, production planned on 7/23, I'm wondering how long does the production take, 2, 3 days? Then over sea to Europe... Can't wait.

[thenew3]

Originally Posted by sibirnaya

My SA called me today and told me status 150, production planned on 7/23, I'm wondering how long does the production take, 2, 3 days? Then over sea to Europe... Can't wait.

Once production actually starts, it usually takes just 1-2 days to finish. Bit it may sit around for a few days after it completes to wait for dispatch to transportation.