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      03-07-2018, 07:01 AM   #1
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How long before pickup date does production start

I ordered a 540i for pickup May 18 at the Welt and am just curious how far in advance I will start to see production progress on the BMW tracking site.

I am also agonizing over any changes to the spec.
Med Blue / Cognac / Alum Rhombicle Trim
(A huge change from my Graphite / Ivory / Fineline Wood 528i, which is my favorite combination but one I wish not to repeat after 7 silver or gray cars in a row.)
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I am considering a change to Alpine White and also the Alcantara headliner. The choices are dizzying and this is the first time I've ordered a car.
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      03-07-2018, 07:36 AM   #2
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I ordered a 540i for pickup May 18 at the Welt and am just curious how far in advance I will start to see production progress on the BMW tracking site.

I am also agonizing over any changes to the spec.
Med Blue / Cognac / Alum Rhombicle Trim
(A huge change from my Graphite / Ivory / Fineline Wood 528i, which is my favorite combination but one I wish not to repeat after 7 silver or gray cars in a row.)
MSport + Executive Tier
Driving Assistance + Driving Assistance Plus
Multi-contour seats
WiFi + charging
CarPlay (don't care but it's only $300)
HK audio
I am considering a change to Alpine White and also the Alcantara headliner. The choices are dizzying and this is the first time I've ordered a car.
Not sure what your executive tier gives you with M Sport+. If you haven't got it, I'd highly recommend the surround view cameras and Park Assistant Plus.
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Not sure what your executive tier gives you with M Sport+. If you haven't got it, I'd highly recommend the surround view cameras and Park Assistant Plus.
Thanks. The parking bits are all included in the exec tier in the U.S., along with soft close doors, digital dash, and icon headlights.
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I have the aluminum rhombical trim and I think it looks great. I had a friend who has a BMW see my car yesterday and she gushed over the aluminum trim. She has a 3 series with the aluminum trim and she thinks, correctly, that the 5 series is much nicer.
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Aluminum Trim was my 2nd runner up - If I Went Black Nappa seats I was going with Aluminum Rhombicle hands down.

However having just come out of my M with Black Nappa and Carbon Fiber and having a Jeep Grand Cherokee with Black Leather/Alcantara I wanted a change.. so went with my #1 choice

Ivory Nappa with Gray Poplar Trim.. - I think this will go good with Bluestone Metallic and a lot of Black and Carbon bits

sometimes I still think man I should've went the other way for a sportier combo.. but I think I will be happy with the Change

Id go Alcantara headliner if you can swing the additional cost
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You will see progress on the site once your car is done.
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However having just come out of my M with Black Nappa and Carbon Fiber and having a Jeep Grand Cherokee with Black Leather/Alcantara I wanted a change..
Thanks for the insight. Funny how half a decision is about what we like, half about just wanting change.

I had a 540i loaner for a weekend in Bluestone with the Gray Poplar trim. It made me nostalgic for the steel blue E32 735i my dad had in the early 90s.
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Talking 530e waiting frustrations

I have a 530e on order, built and seemingly sitting at Bremerhaven, a ship left in the wee hours but the Geniuses tell me that it's still Port of Exit status. Does anyone have an idea of how quickly the status from Port of Exit to At Sea takes? Is it likely to be a status delay or more likely to still be sitting in Bimmer Heaven?

Should be here by month end but after 5 months of waiting my 520d is getting a little stale!

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Impatience is killing me.

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      03-13-2018, 06:16 AM   #9
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I have a 530e on order, built and seemingly sitting at Bremerhaven, a ship left in the wee hours but the Geniuses tell me that it's still Port of Exit status. Does anyone have an idea of how quickly the status from Port of Exit to At Sea takes? Is it likely to be a status delay or more likely to still be sitting in Bimmer Heaven?

Should be here by month end but after 5 months of waiting my 520d is getting a little stale!

530e M-Sport Sophisto Grey Metallic
Sport Plus
Visibility Pack
Comfort Pack
Sunroof
Extended Bluetooth and Wireless charging

Impatience is killing me.
Shipping status on BMW system is delayed by about 2 days... It may be on the boat that has departed. I went through the same thing. When I called the Genius line on 2/25 they said it was still at the port waiting for a vessel, but when I called back on the 26th, they said it departed on the 23rd... My M550i did actually sat at the port for about 12 days before getting on a boat.
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Shipping status on BMW system is delayed by about 2 days... It may be on the boat that has departed. I went through the same thing. When I called the Genius line on 2/25 they said it was still at the port waiting for a vessel, but when I called back on the 26th, they said it departed on the 23rd... My M550i did actually sat at the port for about 12 days before getting on a boat.
Thanks for the info, I'll keep my fingers crossed then... or hope for Friday's ship! Genius now says at dealer on the 28th after it was supposed to be there next week. 28th seems very specific to me! Everything up until today has been more around weeks rather than specific days!
I'll check again tomorrow and in the meantime try not to cry (or kill anyone)!
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Impatience is killing me.
I imagine I will feel the same when I get home from my Euro Delivery trip and have to drive my 528i for another 10 weeks before "reuniting" with the new car.
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I imagine I will feel the same when I get home from my Euro Delivery trip and have to drive my 528i for another 10 weeks before "reuniting" with the new car.


You win, hands down you win. Another two week wait for a car I have not yet had is far less painful.
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Thanks for the info, I'll keep my fingers crossed then... or hope for Friday's ship! Genius now says at dealer on the 28th after it was supposed to be there next week. 28th seems very specific to me! Everything up until today has been more around weeks rather than specific days!
I'll check again tomorrow and in the meantime try not to cry (or kill anyone)!
Since you're in the UK, your car will probably hit Southampton before you get confirmation it was loaded in Bremerhaven?!?!
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Since you're in the UK, your car will probably hit Southampton before you get confirmation it was loaded in Bremerhaven?!?!
LOL - Ship docks tomorrow AM so if it is on it, I'll be one happy bunny!
I'll even forgive the Geniuses for getting it wrong!
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Sooooo close!

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LOL - Ship docks tomorrow AM so if it is on it, I'll be one happy bunny!
I'll even forgive the Geniuses for getting it wrong!
Now says at sea, but as far as I can tell the only ship active is the one that docked at Southampton this morning so I'm all crossed fingers and held thumbs!

Not that I am impatient...obsessed...driving my wife mad...oh and the dealer. They'll probably hold it until August as a payback!
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