question about ordering 2016

[asuh1991]

Hi guys,

This is my first car that I have not bought off the lot. I just paid a deposit yesterday for a 2016 m4 that is supposed to go into production in summer (july august?). Anyways, I was wondering ballpark when I would receive my car. The sales guy didn't really make that clear.

PS would I be able to notice a huge difference from my current 2013 335xi?

Thanks!

[48Laws]

Never give your money to the uninformed.

[x.shell]

As you're in Canada, I don't know. But in the U.S., the time from when production starts to the car arriving at the dealer could be anywhere from 6-10 weeks. They key is to get an allocation for production. Some sales folks will promise you an allocation, but if you don't know anything about the process, they will pawn your allocation to another buyer and push your's back.

[asuh1991]

so ballpark like november?

I would be quite disappointed if my 2016 arrived literally in 2016...

[Mr.SugarSkulls]

Originally Posted by asuh1991

so ballpark like november?

I would be quite disappointed if my 2016 arrived literally in 2016...

Confirm with your CA what week allocation you have the moment the allocations are officially out.

Also ask him if there's anybody ahead of you.

If your car isn't going to have any individual options (exterior paint or interior) you should get your car in late September (if you have one of the first allocations in July from your dealer) if you're on the east coast, or mid October if you're on the west coast.

The further out your car starts, add a month (August build = October/November, September build= November /December)

However if you add any individual options it will add 4-6 weeks. Oh and if there are any part delays (the 2015s had a pretty massive delay due to the carbon fiber shortage which took some cars 6 months!)

[asuh1991]

O wow... i hope it doesn't get delayed that long. Ok thanks alot, I will ask for the allocation thing.

[Brennan ///M4]

As already mentioned, your allocation/build week is key ... once your dealer has an allocation for you, they'll be able to give you the production week and estimated date of delivery. You haven't specified where you are in Canada, but 6-10 weeks after the car is built seems to be about the average delivery time.

Here's my timeline to give you a rough idea (my car is currently somewhere between Halifax and Toronto, hoping for delivery later this week):

Ordered for mid April build: Feb 21, 2015
Car started production: April 6, 2015
Car finished production: April 16, 2015
Booked at port: May 6, 2015
Recieved at terminal: May 11, 2015
Loaded on ship: May 11, 2015
Unloaded in Halifax: May 19, 2015

Loaded on train: 1-5 days
Arrived in Toronto: 2 days
Loaded on truck: 1-5 days
Arrived in Ottawa: 1 day
Ready for delivery: 1-2 days

[Xtabi]

The key is to ensure your CA actually has an allocation. Until then, in my opinion, they are selling you air.

I would very directly ask them if they have an allocation. If they say yes ask them for the build number.

[MRCUR]

Originally Posted by Xtabi

The key is to ensure your CA actually has an allocation. Until then, in my opinion, they are selling you air.

I would very directly ask them if they have an allocation. If they say yes ask them for the build number.

No CA has an allocation for a 2016 yet.

[Xtabi]

Originally Posted by MRCUR

No CA has an allocation for a 2016 yet.

That is correct they don't.

[asuh1991]

hmmm... all this talk of delay and shady dealers pawning off my allocations makes me wonder if i should have bought the 2015 off the lot

[MRCUR]

Originally Posted by asuh1991

hmmm... all this talk of delay and shady dealers pawning off my allocations makes me wonder if i should have bought the 2015 off the lot

I wouldn't worry about it so much. Dealers should have 2016 allocation info in a week or two (June 4th is the rumored date). Once they have that info, you'll have a much better idea of when an ordered car would go into production.

[Miamiboyca]

Originally Posted by asuh1991

Hi guys,

This is my first car that I have not bought off the lot. I just paid a deposit yesterday for a 2016 m4 that is supposed to go into production in summer (july august?). Anyways, I was wondering ballpark when I would receive my car. The sales guy didn't really make that clear.!

You are probably looking at September time frame depending on East co

Originally Posted by asuh1991

Hi guys,
PS would I be able to notice a huge difference from my current 2013 335xi?
Thanks!

Did you really just ask this?? Have you not driven the car?

[///F80M3]

Originally Posted by MRCUR

I wouldn't worry about it so much. Dealers should have 2016 allocation info in a week or two (June 4th is the rumored date). Once they have that info, you'll have a much better idea of when an ordered car would go into production.

Does that mean people who ordered 2016 should get a production number next week? (depending on allocation)

[asuh1991]

Originally Posted by Miamiboyca

You are probably looking at September time frame depending on East co



Did you really just ask this?? Have you not driven the car?

Yes...... I did not test drive the M car nor did I test drive my current 335i lol.

[MRCUR]

Originally Posted by ///F80M3

Does that mean people who ordered 2016 should get a production number next week? (depending on allocation)

I'm not sure at what point production numbers will be assigned since SOP isn't until July. I don't have experience with what details are or aren't included with the allocation allotments each month.

[Miamiboyca]

Originally Posted by asuh1991

Yes...... I did not test drive the M car nor did I test drive my current 335i lol.

Its a very different type of car, i suggest you fine a dealer w/ m3/m4 and take it for a spin...

[joeyb26]

to answer your other question yes, you will notice a pretty big difference from your 335i xdrive

[Xtabi]

Originally Posted by joeyb26

to answer your other question yes, you will notice a pretty big difference from your 335i xdrive

I wrote off getting a BMW after test driving an xdrive 335. That is all the dealers stock here. Then one day they got a M4 in. I test drive that...night and day difference. Not even in the same ballpark. The 335 had 'sport' springs too. So glad I test drove that M!