01-11-2010, 04:09 PM | #1 |
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Hi All,
Been lurking for awhile. Coming from Infiniti G35S and big SUVs prior, I recently ordered my first BMW (X5 30i with Prem, Tech, USB & heated front seats). It will be a lease and delivered late Feb (my request to arrive at G's lease end). As BMW seems to be a unique breed, I thought to ask if there is anything a BMW noob should learn, read and/or consider. I look forward to the experience and ask to learn from those of you more seasoned in the hopes of avoiding noobie blunders. I am confident the dealer will give me a thorough walk-thru at delivery but I doubt they will volunteer much beyond intro. Any/all advice eagerly welcomed and appreciated! T.I.A. |
01-11-2010, 05:41 PM | #2 |
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Welcome RedRockin and congrats on your first BMW. I remember the day when I got my first BMW. My advice is just to keep lurking and reading the forums and get familiar with all your options. Im sure you will posting alot once you get your hands on your ride.
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Order delivery scheduled to meet G lease end was practical but lurking has me starting to chomp the bit! Looking forward to the first build status report. |
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01-12-2010, 06:20 PM | #4 |
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Could use a bit of help here. As I posted, I ordered my X5 on December 30 and was told by my Sales Consultant that it was ordered for delivery for the end of February (as I requested - to coincide with the end of my Inifiniti lease).
I never received any production updates or announcements, as the dealer had told me I would and as I can clearly see form many posts here that customers ordering these vehicles receive. I never received a production number either. I just received an email from my sales consultant telling me that my vehicle is now in production and will be finished on or about Jan 22 and should be at the dealership by the end of January. He further states that he knows I did not want it so soon but thought I would want to know this news. From all I read here, and in other forums, this seems very out of the normal course of events and I am suspicious. On the one hand, I could easily be excited (even though I would have to return the Infiniti almost a month early and still have to pay for that month) and on the other hand this has me raising an eyebrow. Any thoughts, ideas, recommendations, etc.?? Never having dealt with this situation, I hope some of you with more experience in these matters might offer some advice. T.I.A. |
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If you think your getting the shaft somehow I cannot figure then have your CA print out his bmw build screen showing when he ordered your vehicle and when it was given a production number, etc.... Curious why you would order the 3.0 gasoline over the diesel with more performance and economy for about the same price? |
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01-12-2010, 06:57 PM | #6 | |
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As for the 3.0 vs diesel, I am stretching for this vehicle and almost passed altogether. While I never really ran the full numbers on the d, I got such a good deal on the 3.0 that I suspect the d would probably have pushed me beyond stretch point. Also, I live in a rural area and while diesel is certainly available, it is less so than gas. If any more thoughts/suggestions - I welcome all advice. And thanks again. |
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01-12-2010, 07:06 PM | #7 |
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RedRockin, when you ordered the car back on Dec 30 they should of told you your production number. From there you can call 1-800-831-1117 or go BMWUS account web page to check status.
I would agree with XXX555 and try to negotiate something with the dealership to accept the vehicle early. - DaRip
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01-13-2010, 09:07 AM | #10 |
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So a few things could have happened. They lost production slots and had to put yours in ASAP, they could have made a mistake and sent you someone else's information.
there have been some funky issues w/ the USA BMW production in the past month in which they were under equipped to handle production needs which created some good delays, so maybe they ordered early to ensure you got the car when promised and it wasn't delayed. Basically if it gets to your dealership before you are ready go there and CHECK THE MILEAGE - make sure while its on the lot they don't use it for test drives etc.
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01-13-2010, 11:48 AM | #11 |
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Thanks Yr1o1,
I called the BMW line again this morning and now it says estimated completion 1/22 which coincides with the CA's email. Although last night's call had no date - only "scheduled" so I guess the CA got a heads-up before the status line was updated. Will see what happens next... |
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01-24-2010, 09:45 AM | #12 |
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So what happened? Did it get built on 1/22? Is it on it's way? When do you get it? I thought the X5's were built in Graz Austria? How will the get it from Europe to AZ in 1 week? Are the X's built in South Carolina as well?
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01-24-2010, 11:52 AM | #13 | |
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I think Az vehicles come by truck. I'll check again tomorrow but suspect it should be here in the next 10 days or so. The dealer says I can pick it up when I want it. They apparently have a "sold room" and hold vehicles until the buyers are ready. Of course, at this point, I'll probably forego practicality and just pick it up when it is ready at the dealer. Last edited by RedRockin; 01-24-2010 at 12:21 PM.. |
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