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06-13-2012, 05:20 AM | #1 |
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Week 28 build, when can I expect to see the m5 at my dealer?
I'm scheduled for second week of July build and was wondering if anyone knew the build time? How long does it take the factory to make an m5 and how long to reach the US by boat?
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I was given a build week of 36 for a ED date of Sept 13 (beginning of week 37) so its not much build time.
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That's what I'm hoping for. I've saw a post from someone who was in his/her car in the US (east coast) 3.5 weeks after he dropped it off in Germany following ED.
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However, there are a lot of steps in producing a car in, and shipping from, Germany, and delays can happen at every step. It takes just under a week to build, and then it needs to be transported up to Bremerhaven (the port). Once there, it waits its turn to get onto a ship (which can take a few days) and then come across the Atlantic which takes 10 to 14 days depending on the weather. Once in the US, the ship needs to be unloaded, and the car has to clear customs (I've heard this can take a week alone). Then it moves to BMWs VPC (Vehicle Prep Center) where they do certain things to prep the car and make it ready for shipping to your dealer. It then waits for its turn on the mode of transport to get to your dealer, and if you use a smaller dealer your car may actually have to wait until enough cars come in to fill the particular mode of transport. Then there's the transport time to get from the VPC to your dealer. So, a lot of steps and a lot of opportunities for delays. that's why BMW hedges their bets and says 6 - 8 weeks. |
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How does one find out about the schedule for the build? I only know my production number.
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I dont beleve that gives you your build week. only 6 stages of order/production. Build week has to come from dealer, right?
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Actually takes longer from what I've heard (read)......
Hope I'm wrong.
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