Delays and more delays ordering X3M40i

x3orderor2 · 06-23-2022, 03:47 PM

Hello all,

I had placed an order for an X3M40i a couple of months ago and got allocated for a week 25 production vehicle a few months ago as well. I recently got the news that our vehicle is going to be delayed until week 29 again for parts shortages. My question is: is it possible to remove any options that may be causing a large delay such as wireless charging or Shadowline package? Also, what is the difference between required and confirmed production week? Thanks.

jikhead · 06-23-2022, 04:10 PM

I believe your production week 25 or 29 implies that is when it will/would be finished and completed.

cwbrow2 · 06-23-2022, 04:19 PM

If it's any consolation, I ordered my m40i March 1st,received allocation April 27th,and I was bumped around on my production dates. I ended up being week 24, but genius had told me on 10 June that I was going to be week 25. I took delivery last night. Bottom line, m40i production dates are flexing a bit and to answer your question about deleted items, my CA told me he was surprised I got everything on my order.

mikeoz · 06-24-2022, 10:03 AM

Think your self's lucky it's 9 months and more in Europe for X3's

ishj235 · 06-24-2022, 10:20 AM

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Think your self's lucky it's 9 months and more in Europe for X3's

Yep I echo that ordered in November est. delivery july. But no firm date yet

cls49bmw · 06-24-2022, 11:11 AM

I ordered mid-March, and was told I could expect May production. Well, I'm next in line for an allocation, and "hoping" for August production, as a 2023 model. Frustrating.

Flippco · 06-24-2022, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cls49bmw

I ordered mid-March, and was told I could expect May production. Well, I'm next in line for an allocation, and "hoping" for August production, as a 2023 model. Frustrating.

I'm in a similar spot and 2nd in-line. Have you heard when Aug allocations might come out? I'm hoping this week or next.

snareman · 06-24-2022, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Flippco

I'm in a similar spot and 2nd in-line. Have you heard when Aug allocations might come out? I'm hoping this week or next.

Following...

Of course the question is if you get an August allocation is it going to be built in August? I had a March allocation for my M8, but it wasn't built until the end of May

Flippco · 06-24-2022, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by snareman

Following...

Of course the question is if you get an August allocation is it going to be built in August? I had a March allocation for my M8, but it wasn't built until the end of May

That’s what I’m hoping for and hopefully there are enough parts on order to build more than 20 vehicles this round.

SpartanFan · 06-25-2022, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cls49bmw

I ordered mid-March, and was told I could expect May production. Well, I'm next in line for an allocation, and "hoping" for August production, as a 2023 model. Frustrating.

>Exactly the same for me, ordered in March, told I could expect May/June production. Been first in line for three months, and now told I will get a '23 slot sometime, they don't know when but it will be a '23.

alex2364 · 06-25-2022, 07:43 PM

Anyone waiting for a M40i allocation should be on the waiting list at multiple dealers. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Just make sure the deposit is refundable and it’s not more than MSRP.

Spacecoast · 06-26-2022, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jikhead

I believe your production week 25 or 29 implies that is when it will/would be finished and completed.

This is true based on my experience. I had Week 26 which I think starts today June 26th.

My timeline has been:
April 14th: visit to dealer with my M40i request
May 12th: Order accepted by BMW (#111) for Week 26 build week, Production #
June 2nd: Scheduled for Production (#112)
June 10th: Production begins (#150), VIN #
June 23rd: Every step on the My Garage web page between "Exterior body assembly begins" and "Awaiting Carrier Assignment" completed

SaraX3M40i · 06-26-2022, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Spacecoast

This is true based on my experience. I had Week 26 which I think starts today June 26th.

My timeline has been:
April 14th: visit to dealer with my M40i request
May 12th: Order accepted by BMW (#111) for Week 26 build week, Production #
June 2nd: Scheduled for Production (#112)
June 10th: Production begins (#150), VIN #
June 23rd: Every step on the My Garage web page between "Exterior body assembly begins" and "Awaiting Carrier Assignment"

BMW Genius told me a Build week of 29 and they said it would start Production by July 17 but my dealer said it should start end of June and get the car by July 17.

BMW genius says only one build week and not like a start or end week. Not sure which one is true.

Spacecoast · 06-26-2022, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SaraX3M40i

BMW Genius told me a Build week of 29 and they said it would start Production by July 17 but my dealer said it should start end of June and get the car by July 17.

BMW genius says only one build week and not like a start or end week. Not sure which one is true.

I called the Genius on the 17th to find out why my car had been stuck at Production Begins since June 10th. All she could tell me was that my car was scheduled to be completed and be at Quality Check on Thursday the 23rd. I checked on the 23rd and saw that it had jumped all the way to Awaiting Carrier Assignment. So I'm not sure what "Production Begins" actually means or when they actually started to build my car.

Len90 · 06-27-2022, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Spacecoast

I called the Genius on the 17th to find out why my car had been stuck at Production Begins since June 10th. All she could tell me was that my car was scheduled to be completed and be at Quality Check on Thursday the 23rd. I checked on the 23rd and saw that it had jumped all the way to Awaiting Carrier Assignment. So I'm not sure what "Production Begins" actually means or when they actually started to build my car.

That's been a known issue with the online production tracker. Your car will show production begins forever and then out of no where a week or two later you will be see it go all the way through. Having toured the plant it takes about two to three days to go from start of body shop to end of production line. My car did the same thing in March. Then it was another hiccup delay in waiting for the car to get from released to carrier to actually arriving at my dealer.

Quick aside: Highly recommend everyone to do that 2 hour tour if you can get to Spartanburg SC to see how these cars are being built. They only show the x3/x4 line because it can accommodate tours. x5/6/7 plants are the original and not laid out as easy for a tour group plus that is where they will build the prototypes.

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jikhead Second Lieutenant 173 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 2022 X3 M40i Carbon Black Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Little Rock, AR iTrader: (0)	I believe your production week 25 or 29 implies that is when it will/would be finished and completed. __________________ Deposit put down>4/02; Order Received>4/28 Scheduled Production(week 26)>6/2; Order Received>6/08/22; Scheduled Production(week 27)>6/13; Rep Called/Production Begins(seemed early)>6/17; Rep Called for PC guest list & my address>6/20; BMW Genius said finish date>7/1; Entering Assembly Line/Awaiting Carrier>6/30; PDC appt>8/02
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cwbrow2 Private First Class 195 Rep 190 Posts Drives: 2024 X5x40i Skyscraper Grey Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	If it's any consolation, I ordered my m40i March 1st,received allocation April 27th,and I was bumped around on my production dates. I ended up being week 24, but genius had told me on 10 June that I was going to be week 25. I took delivery last night. Bottom line, m40i production dates are flexing a bit and to answer your question about deleted items, my CA told me he was surprised I got everything on my order.
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