How many days in production?

Ict528i · 03-08-2011, 08:48 PM

My car went into production on feb 28, today is day 9. Estimated completion date is 3-10. Is 10 days typical. Nine years ago when I ordered a 3-series it seemed like it was done within 5 days. As everybody knows... The wait is $&@#%+

jlapicki · 04-04-2011, 12:13 PM

I would like to know as well.........my last 2 M3's were 5 days.......started production on my 535 on 03/30..........thanks

ibimmer954 · 04-04-2011, 12:45 PM

The problem is that external systems like the website don't get updated very frequently. So the car may already be built. But you'll never know. Took about 7 weeks to get my 535i to California.

RH512 · 04-04-2011, 02:46 PM

At least for mine, when it showed in production- it seemed to really mean locked from changes. This started on March 4, real production started March 14 and finished in four days on March 17.

MileHiGolfer · 04-07-2011, 11:22 AM

Mine went into production on Monday, and is now in finished production today, so it only took 4 days.

One thing I noticed is that not all of my options are showing up. Is that normal, or should that be accurate with what I ordered?

Ict528i · 04-07-2011, 07:01 PM

completely normal for your options not to show up on website! No worries. If you are going to worry anyway...call your SA and confirm your options.
As it turns out from the time I ordered my car on Feb 25, it was in my driveway on April 5th. 39 days! If I hadnt had the tint done it would have been 38.

MileHiGolfer · 04-08-2011, 10:09 AM

I couldn't stand not knowing so I called my SA yesterday, and he confirmed that it's showing up correctly in their system. Also said it should now take 45 days to get here. I'm guessing if you're in Wichita yours must have come through the East Coast, whereas mine has to go through LA.

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jlapicki Captain 620 Rep 782 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Baltimore MD iTrader: (0)	I would like to know as well.........my last 2 M3's were 5 days.......started production on my 535 on 03/30..........thanks __________________ 2022 M440i Convertible - San Remo Green / Cognac 2021 Mazda 6 Signature - Machine Grey / Parchment 2020 M340i - Mineral White / Black - SOLD 2017 M2 - Alpine White / Black - SOLD 2001 e39 M5 - Titanium / Caramel - A "Keeper"
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RH512 Private First Class 7 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 535i xDrive, C4S cab Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hudson Valley, NY iTrader: (0)	Production time At least for mine, when it showed in production- it seemed to really mean locked from changes. This started on March 4, real production started March 14 and finished in four days on March 17.
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MileHiGolfer Private First Class 13 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 18 m550i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	Mine went into production on Monday, and is now in finished production today, so it only took 4 days. One thing I noticed is that not all of my options are showing up. Is that normal, or should that be accurate with what I ordered?
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Ict528i New Member 1 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2011 528i alpine white Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ICT iTrader: (0)	completely normal for your options not to show up on website! No worries. If you are going to worry anyway...call your SA and confirm your options. As it turns out from the time I ordered my car on Feb 25, it was in my driveway on April 5th. 39 days! If I hadnt had the tint done it would have been 38.
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MileHiGolfer Private First Class 13 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 18 m550i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	I couldn't stand not knowing so I called my SA yesterday, and he confirmed that it's showing up correctly in their system. Also said it should now take 45 days to get here. I'm guessing if you're in Wichita yours must have come through the East Coast, whereas mine has to go through LA.
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