[Tattooed]

Forgot to mention... I have also called the BMW Genius line to get the "most" up to date info. The website currently shows my X7 "At the Port (Bon voyage!)"....yet the dealer and Genius line show it in Oxnard.

[kdesign7]

Originally Posted by ppagiga

The question to be asked is not how long did it take from when the dealer took your order but rather how long it took from when the vehicle started production.

A dealer might take your order but not give you an allocation til much later hypothetically. Find out your build week when your order is placed so you know your spot in The global production queue. From when build starts it’s 3-4 weeks til it lands on your dealer lot

What does build week mean? Sorry I'm new to this. Thanks for your help!

[Tattooed]

Originally Posted by kdesign7

What does build week mean? Sorry I'm new to this. Thanks for your help!

Build week refers to the week of the year your vehicle is expected to start production. My build was week 10, the week of March 3rd.

[toddwalton]

Originally Posted by LittleJoe

Thanks, I just now created my user account and can see our X7.

The web tracker is always delayed, for the last 5 BMW’s I’ve ordered I’ve always called this phone number for the most accurate status which can be days or weeks better than what’s shown on the website:

(800) 831-1117

You likely don’t have a VIN assigned yet so you’ll need your production number.

[LittleJoe]

Originally Posted by toddwalton

The web tracker is always delayed, for the last 5 BMW’s I’ve ordered I’ve always called this phone number for the most accurate status which can be days or weeks better than what’s shown on the website:

(800) 831-1117

You likely don’t have a VIN assigned yet so you’ll need your production number.

We bought our X7 off the showroom floor but I was asking how some of you were tracking production. We've been buying Mercedes SUV's for the past 7 years and they don't offer online tracking of an order. You have to ask your SA to provide status updates.

[dmann33]

FWIW- I ordered last Monday on 4/1 after 5pm and within a few days I got to pick my delivery date (PCD) on or after 5/14 (so exactly 6 weeks). I also discovered that my dealer will pick us up at home and take us to SC the night before.

So, while truck delivery can be variable. It seem bmw knows exactly when your x7 will be built after just a couple days post ordering.

[toddwalton]

Update: I called the 800 number today and was told that my X7 began production today 4/8 and is scheduled with an end-production date of 4/16. So that's 9 days (including a weekend, so actually 7 working days) for those looking to gauge how April factory production is going.

Looks like I'll make Memorial Day with ease, looking forward to our first long trip in the new ride.

[Wild Blue]

Originally Posted by toddwalton

Update: I called the 800 number today and was told that my X7 began production today 4/8 and is scheduled with an end-production date of 4/16. So that's 9 days (including a weekend, so actually 7 working days) for those looking to gauge how April factory production is going.

Looks like I'll make Memorial Day with ease, looking forward to our first long trip in the new ride.

The X7 has got to be a totally sweet road trip family vehicle.

[LittleJoe]

Originally Posted by Wild Blue

The X7 has got to be a totally sweet road trip family vehicle.

It's got a very smooth and impressive ride.

[Brunov0811]

Originally Posted by Brunov0811

Does anyone have any idea how long it takes for a car in status
"awaiting carrier assignment" to when it actually gets to the dealership?

It took 6 days to get to the dealership picking it up this afternoon

[LittleJoe]

Originally Posted by Brunov0811

It took 6 days to get to the dealership picking it up this afternoon

Of course we want to see plenty of pictures when you get it. Congrats

[hockeyrob]

The X7 is my first BMW and the info on this thread has been very helpful. Thanks to all who have posted. I'm wondering if anyone has ideas on a couple of things.

(1) My production week 8 X7, ordered in December, was in Quality Check from March 14 until today, when the status changed to awaiting carrier assignment. The dealer and Genius line don't know why quality check took a month saying it usually lasts 2-3 weeks. Has anyone else seen that kind of delay? Should I be worried there is an undisclosed problem with the vehicle?

(2) Any idea how long it takes to get from the factory to Oxnard once a carrier is assigned? The dealer thinks it is 21 days, which seems like a long time, plus then time to trek from Oxnard to the Seattle area.

Appreciate any thoughts.

[dmann33]

Originally Posted by hockeyrob

The X7 is my first BMW and the info on this thread has been very helpful. Thanks to all who have posted. I'm wondering if anyone has ideas on a couple of things.

(1) My production week 8 X7, ordered in December, was in Quality Check from March 14 until today, when the status changed to awaiting carrier assignment. The dealer and Genius line don't know why quality check took a month saying it usually lasts 2-3 weeks. Has anyone else seen that kind of delay? Should I be worried there is an undisclosed problem with the vehicle?

(2) Any idea how long it takes to get from the factory to Oxnard once a carrier is assigned? The dealer thinks it is 21 days, which seems like a long time, plus then time to trek from Oxnard to the Seattle area.

Appreciate any thoughts.

I've read elsewhere that the status does not always update accurately. In particular, its been observed that a vehicle is already on a carrier when it still showed "in quality check". I predict you'll have your X7 sooner rather than later.

[Scanger]

I thought I would just share my X7 ordering experience and the time frame of the entire process.

My wife and I have been searching for a luxury 7 seater SUV for about a year and weren't really satisfied with anything on the market last year. A friend told me the X7 was coming out and we decided to take a look.

Went for a couple of test drives in early March and was really impressed. We placed an order for X7 40i on March 23rd, 2019 at the dealership. Didn't choose too many options since the X7 comes with so much stuff standard.

I checked the status on March 25th, 2019 and it said entering production.

Status stayed at entering production until April 3rd, 2019 when it jumped to awaiting carrier assignment.

Stayed at awaiting carrier assignment until April 8th when it jumped to arrived at dealership. I got excited and called my dealership but they said that just means it's on the truck over here.

Waited another three days (I live in NJ) and the dealer called me today (April 11th) to tell me the X7 arrived.

The process was faster than I expected given I was initially told there was a 5 week wait for X7s.

[hockeyrob]

Originally Posted by dmann33

I've read elsewhere that the status does not always update accurately. In particular, its been observed that a vehicle is already on a carrier when it still showed "in quality check". I predict you'll have your X7 sooner rather than later.

Thanks. I hope you are right.

[Brunov0811]

Originally Posted by Brunov0811

Does anyone have any idea how long it takes for a car in status
"awaiting carrier assignment" to when it actually gets to the dealership?

Carbon black coffee interior M package x40

[jokinawa]

I'm getting so excited.

[Tattooed]

Originally Posted by hockeyrob

The X7 is my first BMW and the info on this thread has been very helpful. Thanks to all who have posted. I'm wondering if anyone has ideas on a couple of things.

(1) My production week 8 X7, ordered in December, was in Quality Check from March 14 until today, when the status changed to awaiting carrier assignment. The dealer and Genius line don't know why quality check took a month saying it usually lasts 2-3 weeks. Has anyone else seen that kind of delay? Should I be worried there is an undisclosed problem with the vehicle?

(2) Any idea how long it takes to get from the factory to Oxnard once a carrier is assigned? The dealer thinks it is 21 days, which seems like a long time, plus then time to trek from Oxnard to the Seattle area.

Appreciate any thoughts.

My X7 left the factory on March 12th. I was told by the Genius line that the trip takes two weeks to Oxnard. The train arrived on March 27 but the X wasn't "checked in" until the 29th. It was released to the carrier on April 1st. It left Oxnard on the 8th with an expected arrival of the 9th. It arrived on the second truck of the day, on the 8th (San Diego area).

I would think Oxnard to the Northwest would be about a week. Once it is checked in/assigned a carrier in Oxnard, the Genius line can give you a rough estimate when to expect it.

[hockeyrob]

Originally Posted by Tattooed

My X7 left the factory on March 12th. I was told by the Genius line that the trip takes two weeks to Oxnard. The train arrived on March 27 but the X wasn't "checked in" until the 29th. It was released to the carrier on April 1st. It left Oxnard on the 8th with an expected arrival of the 9th. It arrived on the second truck of the day, on the 8th (San Diego area).

I would think Oxnard to the Northwest would be about a week. Once it is checked in/assigned a carrier in Oxnard, the Genius line can give you a rough estimate when to expect it.

Very helpful. Thanks very much. Status switched overnight to dispatched from the factory. I'll call the Genius line but it sounds like probably four more weeks before it makes its way here.

[Dominicanjb]

Hi Everybody,

I'm a newbie to this forum, and I want to share my time frame experience.

March 15 <- Reached a price agreement with BMW dealer, provided $1,000 deposit.

March 17 <- Logged in to the BMW site for first time. Status: order received.

March 20ish <-Status changed to scheduled for production.

April 1st <- After reading another thread on this forum, called BMW Genius and found out that build was scheduled for week of April 8th.

April 2nd <- Status changed to "Production Begins." VIN assigned.

April 8th <- Vehicle started production; estimated completion date: April 12th according to 800 number automated message.

April 11th <- Status jumped all the way to "Quality Check".

April 12th <- Status still at "Quality Check".

Cheers,

DominicanJB

[Wild Blue]

welcome Dominicanjb ! Helpful info. Hope you get your rig soon.

[DorianGray_]

My X7 50i came out of production on March 18 and had been in quality check ever since. Today is April 13th. I'm hitting refresh like someone without anything else to do.