[Driver37]

Originally Posted by cntzl

I'm in the order bank for more than a month now and the "estimated" production date is March. However, no production number yet...

Order banks are filling up super quick.

Good luck!

[M-Pilot]

Originally Posted by Driver37

Order banks are filling up super quick.

Good luck!

Is this a good thing or a bad thing? I mean, how would this affect me?

[M-Pilot]

Originally Posted by Driver37

I'm just happy that mine just moved to status 112!

Is yours HEA or customer allocation?

[AlexCirci]

Talked to a BWW genius today. Mine is on Bishu Highway vessel and is expected to be at port in TX on March 9th! Anyone else with HEA car on this ship as well?

March can't come soon enough!

[blackholescion]

Originally Posted by Kouper

047 is simply a pending order for which the dealer has no allocation for that car yet. It doesn't mean much, other than the dealer has demand for that car.

Originally Posted by zenmaster

Exactly. It means nothing really. "Your order request is now queued at this dealer". BMW can see this queue, but dealer is ultimately at mercy of BMW for granted allocations to be able to take any of those requests. That production date in that bank is also a requested date and will likely be moved forward for many.

This. Order placed at dealer in the US (in BMWNA's ordering bank) and that's about it. On my confirmation printout it specifically states no inventory which means no allocation. The only benefit to getting it in the system pre allocation is that it's in there so it automagically moves into plant acceptance, production, etc once allocation is given.

[Benzima]

Originally Posted by blackholescion

This. Order placed at dealer in the US (in BMWNA's ordering bank) and that's about it. On my confirmation printout it specifically states no inventory which means no allocation. The only benefit to getting it in the system pre allocation is that it's in there so it automagically moves into plant acceptance, production, etc once allocation is given.

Canadian system looks to be different. I will check with BMW Canada Customer Service next week.

[blackholescion]

Awesome. Would be interested to know the different codes that Canada can go through!

[Kouper]

Originally Posted by blackholescion

Awesome. Would be interested to know the different codes that Canada can go through!

Spelled out in post #229...

[dasblack]

Originally Posted by cntzl

I'm in the order bank for more than a month now and the "estimated" production date is March. However, no production number yet...

Yup, same here. Not sure how long I should wait..

[BruceM]

Originally Posted by blackholescion

This. Order placed at dealer in the US (in BMWNA's ordering bank) and that's about it. On my confirmation printout it specifically states no inventory which means no allocation. The only benefit to getting it in the system pre allocation is that it's in there so it automagically moves into plant acceptance, production, etc once allocation is given.

This is interesting. I have been operating under the assumption that I can "order" until the cows come home, but until my dealer gets an allocation (I'm #1 on the list), an "order" would be meaningless. And my dealer hasn't suggested such an order, for the reason given here or any other reason. Maybe I should check back in with him and ask...

[ried]

Bruce, FWIW I'm #2 on the list with BMW Seattle and haven't heard anything new yet, either.

[blackholescion]

Originally Posted by BruceM

This is interesting. I have been operating under the assumption that I can "order" until the cows come home, but until my dealer gets an allocation (I'm #1 on the list), an "order" would be meaningless. And my dealer hasn't suggested such an order, for the reason given here or any other reason. Maybe I should check back in with him and ask...

I'd call them and see. At the very least, putting an order in gives you peace of mind and that the process is at least moving. I honestly didn't care about putting an order in pre allocation (no quota available is what the printout says), but the dealer wanted me to come in and place it anyway. They were probably tired of everyone pestering them. ha.

You're right though, you can order until the cows come home, but without an allocation, that order is effectively meaningless.

[weyland]

Originally Posted by blackholescion

I'd call them and see. At the very least, putting an order in gives you peace of mind and that the process is at least moving. I honestly didn't care about putting an order in pre allocation (no quota available is what the printout says), but the dealer wanted me to come in and place it anyway. They were probably tired of everyone pestering them. ha.

You're right though, you can order until the cows come home, but without an allocation, that order is effectively meaningless.

In the UK, when the dealer takes a deposit they register the sale on the main BMW system, not just their dealer system. If allocation is available you secure a build slot. If allocation is not available it makes BMW aware of the demand, but more importantly registers your sale, and your slot with that dealership for when allocation becomes available so you know that your are x in line. It also means that someone can't come along with more money or a better history with that dealership and take your slot (which is what happens with Porsche)

[BruceM]

Originally Posted by ried

Bruce, FWIW I'm #2 on the list with BMW Seattle and haven't heard anything new yet, either.

That is a great position to be in, for sure. I'm #1 on a list, but it's BMW Spokane. I'm #20 at Seattle. I was a little late to the party on this car (I was toodling along fine in my e36, but then totaled it ), but did some calling and figured with Spokane all they need is one car....

BMW Seattle has consistently told me that around now is when they should be getting their first allocations from the factory. Fingers crossed!

[blackholescion]

Originally Posted by giger

In the UK, when the dealer takes a deposit they register the sale on the main BMW system, not just their dealer system. If allocation is available you secure a build slot. If allocation is not available it makes BMW aware of the demand, but more importantly registers your sale, and your slot with that dealership for when allocation becomes available so you know that your are x in line. It also means that someone can't come along with more money or a better history with that dealership and take your slot (which is what happens with Porsche)

They do things a bit differently here. They can't place an order until it shows up in their computer as being able to be placed. You get left with a written statement of "you placed your deposit for this much and are #x in line." Of course, this doesn't mean someone can't come in with a better relationship at the dealer but if you get it in writing, you are usually safe pending local state laws and the like.

[BruceM]

Originally Posted by blackholescion

They do things a bit differently here. They can't place an order until it shows up in their computer as being able to be placed. You get left with a written statement of "you placed your deposit for this much and are #x in line." Of course, this doesn't mean someone can't come in with a better relationship at the dealer but if you get it in writing, you are usually safe pending local state laws and the like.

This. I have both the price (no higher than msrp) and my place in line (#1 for allocated cars) in writing from the dealership. That writing was my condition at the time for giving them a deposit. Since then, they have received much more interest and are developing a much longer list. They do not show any signs of trying to renege, to their credit. The only satisfactory proof of their good faith, though, will be giving me what they have promised when the blessed time comes.

[zsoci75]

Status 155!!!☺☺☺

[Driver37]

Originally Posted by AlexCirc

Talked to a BWW genius today. Mine is on Bishu Highway vessel and is expected to be at port in TX on March 9th! Anyone else with HEA car on this ship as well?

March can't come soon enough!

Cars are being held up still. Just checked our HEA vehicle. It is still on a "release hold"

[CosmosMpower]

Originally Posted by AlexCirc

Talked to a BWW genius today. Mine is on Bishu Highway vessel and is expected to be at port in TX on March 9th! Anyone else with HEA car on this ship as well?

March can't come soon enough!

BMW opened a US port now?

[AlexCirci]

Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

BMW opened a US port now?

I believe the BMW genius I spoke with mentioned that Galveston port was fairly new for them, so yes.

[confusion]

Originally Posted by AlexCirc

I believe the BMW genius I spoke with mentioned that Galveston port was fairly new for them, so yes.

Yes, it's brand new. I posted this in other thread but here as well for convenience:

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-relea...300069611.html

[Nick2016M2]

I called BMW Genius today regarding the allocation I got around Feb 23rd. She said it was scheduled to go into production April 10th, so it would seem things are moving slow in the factory thus far.