Finally in production!!!

pruettfan · 08-31-2016, 03:00 PM

After many months of scrambling to get an allocation, then getting an allocation in June I called the BMW number today and heard the magic words "your vehicle is in production with an anticipated completion date of September 13, 2016" . I stayed on the line to speak with a rep to see if I could get any additional information, he must have been new because he was not nearly as sharp as the ladies I normally speak with. After about a 5 minute hold he came back and gave me the VIN so the body is at least built. I doubt it will take from now to the 13th to complete the car. I will continue to post progress here. Hoping to make the boat that leaves port on the 21st of September so I can see my car around October 20th.

Can't wait

m2tek · 08-31-2016, 03:05 PM

Very exciting. What was your scheduled production week? Looks like week 37 based on that completion date.

pruettfan · 08-31-2016, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by m2tek

Very exciting. What was your scheduled production week? Looks like week 37 based on that completion date.

They told me week 36 the first time I called. The second time a called which was a week or so ago they said week 37 but then said that those dates get moved around as they have capacity so it can get moved up or back a bit. Total production time is supposed to be about 4 days so I suspect it will be complete around September 4th. Not sure if they work weekends.

Smee.x.Again · 08-31-2016, 04:23 PM

Looks like BMW are running a few weeks early.

My car was due to start production week 36, and started production last Monday 22nd, week 34.

m2tek · 08-31-2016, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Smee.x.Again

Looks like BMW are running a few weeks early.

My car was due to start production week 36, and started production last Monday 22nd, week 34.

Production week coincides with end of production rather than start of production. So as a week 36, it would make sense that you started last week. It will likely finish production at the end of this week or very early next. Average production time has been about two weeks.

doug_999 · 08-31-2016, 04:38 PM

But your vehicle went to status 150 - which basically means "No more changes". While they call it "Production Started", nothing has really happened other than BMW is lining up all the parts to coincide with production. My car entered "Production" aka status 150 on the 24th of August. It is a week 36 car due to be done on September 8th. It will next go to the body shop (151) and get its serial# assigned (and yes, I already have a VIN), then the paint shop (152), then the Entry assembly (153), then Assembly (154) and I forget the rest.

Long story short - status 150 sucks. The car is still a week or two away from being made and you can't change your mind on anything (like damn, should I be thinking BSM or stay with LBB)

Dabozo · 08-31-2016, 05:32 PM

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Long story short - status 150 sucks. The car is still a week or two away from being made and you can't change your mind on anything (like damn, should I be thinking BSM or stay with LBB)

For me, 150 was a relief! It ended the incessant flip-flopping I would do daily over my colour choice. I have to say, this forum, and the great pics of member cars had a lot to do with it

pruettfan · 08-31-2016, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by doug_999

But your vehicle went to status 150 - which basically means "No more changes". While they call it "Production Started", nothing has really happened other than BMW is lining up all the parts to coincide with production. My car entered "Production" aka status 150 on the 24th of August. It is a week 36 car due to be done on September 8th. It will next go to the body shop (151) and get its serial# assigned (and yes, I already have a VIN), then the paint shop (152), then the Entry assembly (153), then Assembly (154) and I forget the rest.

Long story short - status 150 sucks. The car is still a week or two away from being made and you can't change your mind on anything (like damn, should I be thinking BSM or stay with LBB)

Thanks, your explanation makes sense.

M2.Will · 09-01-2016, 08:50 AM

Same here! Just got status 150 today! My production week was week 40 and now I have week 38 on the screen shot!
Can any fellow east coast Canadian M2 owners tell me when I will get my car delivered?!

Ceeto · 09-01-2016, 04:39 PM

I called the Genius number and spoke with some guy. He said my production started 8/26 and it would be done by 9/9. So about two weeks. Initially was told Week 37 so that's fine with me.

rosky1 · 09-03-2016, 07:20 PM

Mine too ran a bit early-started 8/18, finished 8/31. Was scheduled to finish this coming week.

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pruettfan Brigadier General 1622 Rep 3,402 Posts Drives: 2017 M2, LBB, DCT, Exec Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (0)	Finally in production!!! After many months of scrambling to get an allocation, then getting an allocation in June I called the BMW number today and heard the magic words "your vehicle is in production with an anticipated completion date of September 13, 2016" . I stayed on the line to speak with a rep to see if I could get any additional information, he must have been new because he was not nearly as sharp as the ladies I normally speak with. After about a 5 minute hold he came back and gave me the VIN so the body is at least built. I doubt it will take from now to the 13th to complete the car. I will continue to post progress here. Hoping to make the boat that leaves port on the 21st of September so I can see my car around October 20th. Can't wait
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m2tek Private First Class 78 Rep 182 Posts Drives: '17 M2 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Very exciting. What was your scheduled production week? Looks like week 37 based on that completion date.
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Smee.x.Again Can't Wait 64 Rep 58 Posts Drives: M2 (Oct '16), Nissan GT-R Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Looks like BMW are running a few weeks early. My car was due to start production week 36, and started production last Monday 22nd, week 34.
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doug_999 Brigadier General 2543 Rep 3,968 Posts Drives: 2011 1M/2021 992/2023 X3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Correct me if I'm wrong.. But your vehicle went to status 150 - which basically means "No more changes". While they call it "Production Started", nothing has really happened other than BMW is lining up all the parts to coincide with production. My car entered "Production" aka status 150 on the 24th of August. It is a week 36 car due to be done on September 8th. It will next go to the body shop (151) and get its serial# assigned (and yes, I already have a VIN), then the paint shop (152), then the Entry assembly (153), then Assembly (154) and I forget the rest. Long story short - status 150 sucks. The car is still a week or two away from being made and you can't change your mind on anything (like damn, should I be thinking BSM or stay with LBB) __________________ 2011 1M, Black loaded sans sat radio 2021 911 C4S Gentian Blue, manual 2023 X3 M40i - loaded sans Park Assist Last edited by doug_999; 08-31-2016 at 05:05 PM..
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M2.Will Private 20 Rep 65 Posts Drives: F87 M2 6MT LBB Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 M2 [0.00] 2021 M2 Competition [0.00]	Same here! Just got status 150 today! My production week was week 40 and now I have week 38 on the screen shot! Can any fellow east coast Canadian M2 owners tell me when I will get my car delivered?!
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Ceeto Enlisted Member 19 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2017 F87 M2 & 2024 G87(soon) Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Beast Coast iTrader: (0)	I called the Genius number and spoke with some guy. He said my production started 8/26 and it would be done by 9/9. So about two weeks. Initially was told Week 37 so that's fine with me.
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rosky1 Private First Class 39 Rep 146 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2007 iTrader: (0)	Mine too ran a bit early-started 8/18, finished 8/31. Was scheduled to finish this coming week.
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