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      09-29-2020, 01:50 PM   #1
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Ordered a 218i GC M Sport

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I've posted a couple of times here now and I wanted to say that I've finally ordered my first ever brand new car... and it's a BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe M Sport.

Engine: 218i
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Colour: Mineral Grey
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Looking at a delivery date of April 2021 but I'm sure it'll be worth the wait!

Will post pictures in 6 months time
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      09-29-2020, 02:00 PM   #2
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Why does it take so long from order to delivery in Europe?
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      09-29-2020, 02:20 PM   #3
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Why does it take so long from order to delivery in Europe?
Honestly - I have no idea. You'd think being so close to the factory where they're being made it'd be quicker!

Just a guess: American orders have taken up all the slots in the factory as orders have still been rolling in whereas Europe had a period where dealers had to close, therefore no new orders?
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Honestly - I have no idea. You'd think being so close to the factory where they're being made it'd be quicker!

Just a guess: American orders have taken up all the slots in the factory as orders have still been rolling in whereas Europe had a period where dealers had to close, therefore no new orders?
Ordered mine on August 4, 2020. Ship is schedule to arrive in NYC on October 7, 2020.
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      09-30-2020, 01:58 AM   #5
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Ordered mine on August 4, 2020. Ship is schedule to arrive in NYC on October 7, 2020.

Ordered mine in UK June 26th, delivery estimated December 5th 😡
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      09-30-2020, 05:16 AM   #6
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Ordered mine on August 4, 2020. Ship is schedule to arrive in NYC on October 7, 2020.
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Ordered mine in UK June 26th, delivery estimated December 5th 😡
Ah that's annoying! I have no idea why UK deliveries take so long. Waiting 6 months for a car is far too long!
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      09-30-2020, 02:43 PM   #7
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It wouldnt be as bad but coming on here and reading about all the yanks getting their cars in 2 months is starting to grate a little 😂 I'm just jealous!
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      10-01-2020, 05:24 AM   #8
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Could right hand drive cause the longer build time?
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      10-01-2020, 04:47 PM   #9
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I mean, I don’t want to make you Poms feel bad, but I put my order in for my 220i GC on 28/06, and it lands here in Aus 29/10.
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      10-02-2020, 06:54 AM   #10
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I mean, I don’t want to make you Poms feel bad, but I put my order in for my 220i GC on 28/06, and it lands here in Aus 29/10.
You're not helping mate 😂
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      10-02-2020, 11:13 AM   #11
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You're not helping mate 😂
Will it make you feel better if I said mine was ordered the first Saturday of March, and I did not receive until July 23rd?

Of course that was due to COVID-19 shutdown... 😁
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      10-02-2020, 01:05 PM   #12
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Will it make you feel better if I said mine was ordered the first Saturday of March, and I did not receive until July 23rd?

Of course that was due to COVID-19 shutdown... 😁
Awww bless, 4 whole months, my heart bleeds 😋
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      10-03-2020, 11:42 AM   #13
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Could right hand drive cause the longer build time?
Now that you mention it, that could be it. But absolutely ridiculous that would impact the production time so much. Unless they do them in batches...
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      10-03-2020, 02:08 PM   #14
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Now that you mention it, that could be it. But absolutely ridiculous that would impact the production time so much. Unless they do them in batches...
Or pre-brexit shenanigans
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      10-04-2020, 03:46 AM   #15
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Or pre-brexit shenanigans
LOL no no, Brexit will only speed up the process and makes things cheaper as we take our sovereignty back
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LOL no no, Brexit will only speed up the process and makes things cheaper as we take our sovereignty back
Of course, what was I thinking?! 😂 Nothing but sunny uplands and lashings of extra sovereignity, can't wait 😁
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Damn dude I was going to say Brexit hahaha. My friend just ordered an M235i in Germany and his delivery will be next month!!

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      10-05-2020, 07:13 AM   #18
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Oh I got an update from the leasing company this morning! Expected date to customer is now.... 10th December 😡😡😡😡🤬🤬🤬
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Damn dude I was going to say Brexit hahaha. My friend just ordered an M235i in Germany and his delivery will be next month!!

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That makes sense though, I guess.

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Oh I got an update from the leasing company this morning! Expected date to customer is now.... 10th December 😡😡😡😡🤬🤬🤬
That's only 5 days out, right? I guess a delay of any kind is annoying!
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      10-05-2020, 06:09 PM   #20
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Oh I got an update from the leasing company this morning! Expected date to customer is now.... 10th December ��������������
When did you place your order?

I placed my order on the 23/8/20 and was told expected delivery of mid November. Then in beginning September delivery had been delayed to 24/1/21 but the salesman told me that this was not accurate and was likely to be earlier than that.

This morning got update on my order and now as been confirmed for production on 23/11/20 with eta delivery 14/12/20.

So the salesman was right after all. Total of 4 month wait, I'm quite happy about that.
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      10-06-2020, 04:46 AM   #21
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When did you place your order?

I placed my order on the 23/8/20 and was told expected delivery of mid November. Then in beginning September delivery had been delayed to 24/1/21 but the salesman told me that this was not accurate and was likely to be earlier than that.

This morning got update on my order and now as been confirmed for production on 23/11/20 with eta delivery 14/12/20.

So the salesman was right after all. Total of 4 month wait, I'm quite happy about that.
That's not bad at all. I was actually looking to place an order in August and when I spoke to most dealers they all said I'd be looking at delivery date between February to April '21.
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      10-06-2020, 10:10 AM   #22
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When did you place your order?

I placed my order on the 23/8/20 and was told expected delivery of mid November. Then in beginning September delivery had been delayed to 24/1/21 but the salesman told me that this was not accurate and was likely to be earlier than that.

This morning got update on my order and now as been confirmed for production on 23/11/20 with eta delivery 14/12/20.

So the salesman was right after all. Total of 4 month wait, I'm quite happy about that.
Order was placed 28th June.
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