Fastest order to delivery...

cerbera · 03-21-2017, 05:01 AM

I've been driving BMW 5 series for more than 20 years ( from E39, all bought new), and experience has been that it normally takes around 8 weeks from order to arriving at the dealer...

Ordered a 540 exactly two weeks ago...was made over the weekend, should leave factory today, expected at dealer before end of the month...

Either the factory is short of orders or they are building everything they can for end of the quarter!!

sdreisei · 03-21-2017, 08:46 AM

You have to be very happy. I´ve ordered my 530d xDrive last week on Monday and Delivery is estimated for 2nd week of July

:

ZigmundUK · 03-21-2017, 09:21 AM

Your dealer must have managed to get a slot bumped through. Nice one! you'll benefit from the lower taxes!!

Bandiano · 03-21-2017, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdreisei

You have to be very happy. I´ve ordered my 530d xDrive last week on Monday and Delivery is estimated for 2nd week of July

:

Same order date as yours for a 530d with 26/6 as delivery. Dealer slot for the speed record seems the obvious explanation....

BiGFather · 03-21-2017, 01:49 PM

Hi there..

I have ordered car 22.2. and in my contract is "latest date" 15.5. but if I read it carefully I can find the dealer can make it 2 more months later if they need..
I sent them email with question if it would be in April and they reply "it should be as soon as possible we can do. We dont have it confirmed from Germany yet". Means they can call me it will be July..

My full story :
half december I have ordered 440i GC -> half of march
On Jan they called me there is 4 GC facelift and old one no more in production -> half april
On Feb they called me I got some conflict in equipment which they can't produce -> f*ck so I go for G30 (22.2.) -> 15.5. (hope sooner)

So I wait for my new car pretty long time..

YoungTurk · 03-22-2017, 06:37 AM

Not a 5 series, but February 28 (Order placed) to March 9 (at dealer in Texas) on my wife's X5 has to be an all time record.

ZigmundUK · 03-22-2017, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YoungTurk

Not a 5 series, but February 28 (Order placed) to March 9 (at dealer in Texas) on my wife's X5 has to be an all time record.

Your spec must have had to have been built already and just cancelled by someone....?

54Me · 03-22-2017, 03:58 PM

Aren't X5's built in U.S.?

steve090619 · 03-22-2017, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YoungTurk

Not a 5 series, but February 28 (Order placed) to March 9 (at dealer in Texas) on my wife's X5 has to be an all time record.

I believe X5 comes from North Carolina assembly line. It should be faster than a car being shipped from Germany.

ZigmundUK · 03-22-2017, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 54Me

Aren't X5's built in U.S.?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_...turing_Company

Wow didn't know that. X3 4 5 and 6 apparently.

steve090619 · 03-22-2017, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZigmundUK

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_...turing_Company

Wow didn't know that. X3 4 5 and 6 apparently.

The entire X line is made here and shipped out. They have this is a negotiating tool against POTUS if he wants to start giving them problems about mexico plant for 3 series.

YoungTurk · 03-23-2017, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZigmundUK

Your spec must have had to have been built already and just cancelled by someone....?

No, I spec'd it myself.

YoungTurk · 03-23-2017, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve090619

I believe X5 comes from North Carolina assembly line. It should be faster than a car being shipped from Germany.

Spartanburg, South Carolina. Still remarkable nonetheless.

E90Fleet · 03-23-2017, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve090619

The entire X line is made here and shipped out.

Not the X1 or upcoming X2

E90Fleet · 03-23-2017, 08:10 AM

Sometimes you are lucky and a dealer has a slot open due to a cancellation and can change it to your specs.

For the G30 here dealers only have slots months in advance currently, but if you are a good customer they will inform you if an earlier one opens up.

E90Fleet · 03-23-2017, 08:13 AM

What is fun when you have a factory near you is how short it can take .from production to delivery

I had to wait 9 Months for a Individual paint 3 Series once to be built, but it was delivered to me 2 days after final assembly.
Talk about new car smell

ZigmundUK · 03-23-2017, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90Fleet

What is fun when you have a factory near you is how short it can take .from production to delivery

I had to wait 9 Months for a Individual paint 3 Series once to be built, but it was delivered to me 2 days after final assembly.
Talk about new car smell

Mine still hovering on cusp of may and June.

54Me · 03-23-2017, 08:53 PM

So if they are giving me an estimated build week of 14 (April 9-15) , when should I see movement out of 112 to 150 Status? Is there any rhyme or reason?

E90Fleet · 03-24-2017, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 54Me

So if they are giving me an estimated build week of 14 (April 9-15) , when should I see movement out of 112 to 150 Status? Is there any rhyme or reason?

Should change around a week or less before the car is finished.
Its when your wiring harness goes into production, meaning you can no longer make changes, as its custom built foe each cars spec.

54Me · 03-24-2017, 11:38 AM

Thanks! Couple more weeks then I guess...

NEVER MIND... JUST CALLED BACK AND IT IS IN PRODUCTION... DONE April 6th!!! WooHoo!

54Me · 03-30-2017, 07:29 PM

OK it just goes to prove you can't make some people happy... for long anyway.
People who have been getting their cars: how accurate have the "estimated completion" dates been while in production status? Has there been any play of +/- days in the estimate?
With a date of 4/6 I will likely not get on the boat scheduled for 4/10, and the next one is a life changing 8 days later...

RamboUK · 04-27-2017, 03:13 PM

Wow that is really quick i have ordered my 530i M Sport on Tuesday 25th April and estimated delivery is 20th July

But said it may come earlier

You got a really good build time there

03-21-2017, 05:01 AM	#1
cerbera Private 28 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 540i xdrive M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Fastest order to delivery... I've been driving BMW 5 series for more than 20 years ( from E39, all bought new), and experience has been that it normally takes around 8 weeks from order to arriving at the dealer... Ordered a 540 exactly two weeks ago...was made over the weekend, should leave factory today, expected at dealer before end of the month... Either the factory is short of orders or they are building everything they can for end of the quarter!! __________________ G30 540i xdrive msport retired :F10 535d msport 2014 : F10 535d mSport 2010:E60 535d mSport 2006: E60 535d mSport 2004:E39 530i 2001:E39 528i 1997
	Appreciate 2 SDRX204.00 DocWeatherington2938.50 Tweet Quote

03-21-2017, 08:46 AM	#2
sdreisei pro 1 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 530d xDrive G30 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Austria iTrader: (0)	You have to be very happy. I´ve ordered my 530d xDrive last week on Monday and Delivery is estimated for 2nd week of July :
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-21-2017, 09:21 AM	#3
ZigmundUK Lieutenant Colonel 443 Rep 1,963 Posts Drives: I20 IX M60 Oxide Grey Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NCL - UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E61 520d SE [0.00] 2017 G30 530d M-Spo ... [0.00]	Your dealer must have managed to get a slot bumped through. Nice one! you'll benefit from the lower taxes!! __________________ Running: G30 530d M Sport (B57) Mediterranean Blue Running: I20 IX M60 Oxide Grey Gone: F15 X5 40d M Sport (N57) Glacier Silver, E61 520d SE Auto (N47D20) Titanium Silver, F31 330d M Sport (N57D30A) Estoril Blue, E87 120d SE Auto (M47TU2D20) Sparkling Graphite
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-21-2017, 01:49 PM	#5
BiGFather Captain 154 Rep 637 Posts Drives: G30 540i xDrive Mperformance Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Czech Republic iTrader: (0)	Hi there.. I have ordered car 22.2. and in my contract is "latest date" 15.5. but if I read it carefully I can find the dealer can make it 2 more months later if they need.. I sent them email with question if it would be in April and they reply "it should be as soon as possible we can do. We dont have it confirmed from Germany yet". Means they can call me it will be July.. My full story : half december I have ordered 440i GC -> half of march On Jan they called me there is 4 GC facelift and old one no more in production -> half april On Feb they called me I got some conflict in equipment which they can't produce -> f*ck so I go for G30 (22.2.) -> 15.5. (hope sooner) So I wait for my new car pretty long time..
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-22-2017, 06:37 AM	#6
YoungTurk Private 2 Rep 62 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	Not a 5 series, but February 28 (Order placed) to March 9 (at dealer in Texas) on my wife's X5 has to be an all time record.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-22-2017, 03:58 PM	#8
54Me Private First Class 71 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 2013 X5 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	Aren't X5's built in U.S.?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-23-2017, 08:10 AM	#15
E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Sometimes you are lucky and a dealer has a slot open due to a cancellation and can change it to your specs. For the G30 here dealers only have slots months in advance currently, but if you are a good customer they will inform you if an earlier one opens up. __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-23-2017, 08:13 AM	#16
E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	What is fun when you have a factory near you is how short it can take .from production to delivery I had to wait 9 Months for a Individual paint 3 Series once to be built, but it was delivered to me 2 days after final assembly. Talk about new car smell __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-23-2017, 08:53 PM	#18
54Me Private First Class 71 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 2013 X5 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	So if they are giving me an estimated build week of 14 (April 9-15) , when should I see movement out of 112 to 150 Status? Is there any rhyme or reason?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-24-2017, 11:38 AM	#20
54Me Private First Class 71 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 2013 X5 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	Thanks! Couple more weeks then I guess... NEVER MIND... JUST CALLED BACK AND IT IS IN PRODUCTION... DONE April 6th!!! WooHoo! Last edited by 54Me; 03-24-2017 at 11:46 AM..
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-30-2017, 07:29 PM	#21
54Me Private First Class 71 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 2013 X5 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	OK it just goes to prove you can't make some people happy... for long anyway. People who have been getting their cars: how accurate have the "estimated completion" dates been while in production status? Has there been any play of +/- days in the estimate? With a date of 4/6 I will likely not get on the boat scheduled for 4/10, and the next one is a life changing 8 days later...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-27-2017, 03:13 PM	#22
RamboUK First Lieutenant 75 Rep 322 Posts Drives: BMW X3 (G01) xDrive20i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: NCL-UK iTrader: (0)	Wow that is really quick i have ordered my 530i M Sport on Tuesday 25th April and estimated delivery is 20th July But said it may come earlier You got a really good build time there
	Appreciate 0 Quote