Another Build Tracking Thread - 2024 M40i

GerryC · 08-30-2023, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Argo

That doesn't sound right, are you saying you ordered it and it went into production the same week?

It sounds about right - and about as close as you can cut it. He said on 8/18 that he pulled the trigger the week before, so the week of 8/7 (or week 32.) That's 3 weeks prior to the build week.

Mine case was very similar. I ordered on 3/2. The dealer had an unsold allocation in Status 111. When he updated the configuration to my spec and marked it as sold to a customer, it almost immediately shifted to Status 112. It then went to Status 150 on 3/6, 4 days after I ordered it, and was built on 3/21.

Argo · 08-31-2023, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by anilx783

Yes - Dealer had allocation and after my modification it went to status 150 in one day - now it’s completing exterior assembly with production completed on 08/31 which is tomorrow! Got really luck to find an allocation like that.

Oh wow, slightly envious here, that's amazing turnaround! Is this an allocation they were going to order a dealer-spec car in then?

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Originally Posted by GerryC

It sounds about right - and about as close as you can cut it. He said on 8/18 that he pulled the trigger the week before, so the week of 8/7 (or week 32.) That's 3 weeks prior to the build week.

Oh got it, thought it was same week from initial pulling the trigger to it going to production.

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Originally Posted by GerryC

Mine case was very similar. I ordered on 3/2. The dealer had an unsold allocation in Status 111. When he updated the configuration to my spec and marked it as sold to a customer, it almost immediately shifted to Status 112. It then went to Status 150 on 3/6, 4 days after I ordered it, and was built on 3/21.

I ordered said yes to the dealer on 8/12, got build sheet with 111 on 8/14. Status tracker online still shows "order received".

anilx783 · 08-31-2023, 04:20 AM

[QUOTE=Argo;30447778]Oh wow, slightly envious here, that's amazing turnaround! Is this an allocation they were going to order a dealer-spec car in then?

Yes - they even did the dealership version and changed it for my preference. I was negotiating with two dealerships and they both gave same discounts and when I was planing to go with the other one,
This dealership said I got an early build! That made my decision… pure luck I would say

today production completed and quality check!! Super excited.. may be I will catch the Sept 2nd ship now.. not sure…

Horseman · 08-31-2023, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Argo

That doesn't sound right, are you saying you ordered it and it went into production the same week?

Mine did too... twice. Depends on whether or not you already have an allocation.

BlankProc · 09-05-2023, 07:38 AM

In transit as of this morning! According to my original production order its destination port is SSIPOA (Brunswick, GA).

According to the schedule, looks like it's on the Apollon Highway and should arrive in Brunswick on 9/24. I'm heading out to California on vacation for the week - guessing it should be at the dealership within a week of hitting the port?

Horseman · 09-05-2023, 08:05 AM

Either Apollon or the Orion. I think it takes a couple days for the status to update. Call the Genius line to see what ship that you're on. I'm genuinely curious. I am HOPING that I'll see my status update soon and that it's on the Niagara Highway that leaves Bremerhaven today. We'll see.

BlankProc · 09-05-2023, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Horseman

Either Apollon or the Orion. I think it takes a couple days for the status to update. Call the Genius line to see what ship that you're on. I'm genuinely curious. I am HOPING that I'll see my status update soon and that it's on the Niagara Highway that leaves Bremerhaven today. We'll see.

Just confirmed it’s on the Orion!

Horseman · 09-05-2023, 09:09 AM

Even better for you. That's somewhat good news for me too which means I may get an update in a couple days. lol

eekflyer · 09-05-2023, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BlankProc

Just confirmed it’s on the Orion!

Congrats! Our cars are on the same ship.

track it here: https://shipinfo.net/find_vessel_Ori...MMSI-374678000
or
https://www.shiplocation.com/vessels...SITION/9728071

Ralph24 · 09-05-2023, 12:27 PM

Quick question regarding priority levels. I just placed a deposit on a 24 M40i (build below) that was ordered for dealer stock and is currently a Priority 3 - Dealer Stock. The car is on the ship and due to hit the port late next week. Does anyone know if having the CA change the priority level to 1 (sold) will expedite the car passing through the VPC and onto the dealers lot? I’m not even sure it can be done at this late stage - someone suggested that the order “locks” when the car goes into production. Thanks for any insight, all!

Z4 M40i
Alpine White
Cognac Vernasca Leather Z62 Driving Assistance Package
Active Driving Assistant
Active Blind Spot Detection Lane Departure Warning
Shadowline Package
Premium Package
Mirror Caps in Black
Adaptive Full LED Lights
Extended Shadowline Trim
19" M V-spoke Jet Black Wheels, Style 772M
M Sport Brakes with Red Calipers
Aluminum trim with mesh effect
Active Cruise Control
Harman Kardon surround sound
Wireless Charging

Bimmerfun82 · 09-05-2023, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralph24

Quick question regarding priority levels. I just placed a deposit on a 24 M40i (build below) that was ordered for dealer stock and is currently a Priority 3 - Dealer Stock. The car is on the ship and due to hit the port late next week. Does anyone know if having the CA change the priority level to 1 (sold) will expedite the car passing through the VPC and onto the dealers lot? I’m not even sure it can be done at this late stage - someone suggested that the order “locks” when the car goes into production. Thanks for any insight, all!

Z4 M40i
Alpine White
Cognac Vernasca Leather Z62 Driving Assistance Package
Active Driving Assistant
Active Blind Spot Detection Lane Departure Warning
Shadowline Package
Premium Package
Mirror Caps in Black
Adaptive Full LED Lights
Extended Shadowline Trim
19" M V-spoke Jet Black Wheels, Style 772M
M Sport Brakes with Red Calipers
Aluminum trim with mesh effect
Active Cruise Control
Harman Kardon surround sound
Wireless Charging

Once you sign the proposal sheet and place the deposit it will flip to priority 1 customer sold. That should theoretically speed it up. I’ve done this twice recently and got the car quickly. But I can’t prove that it helped speed it up.

GerryC · 09-05-2023, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralph24

Quick question regarding priority levels. I just placed a deposit on a 24 M40i (build below) that was ordered for dealer stock and is currently a Priority 3 - Dealer Stock. The car is on the ship and due to hit the port late next week. Does anyone know if having the CA change the priority level to 1 (sold) will expedite the car passing through the VPC and onto the dealers lot? I’m not even sure it can be done at this late stage - someone suggested that the order “locks” when the car goes into production. Thanks for any insight, all!

The biggest impact of being Priority 1 is getting to State 112, Scheduled for production, and State 150, Production begins. That's where BMW has the most flexibility. In my case, when the dealer converted a dealer build to my order, it immediately flipped from 111 to 112.

Once it's built, it's mostly a logistics issue and BMW only has so much control over the shippers. When the car gets to the port, BMW has no control over the off-loading or Customs processing. Within the VPC, there are two paths, one for cars with accessory installs and one for everyone else. If you fall into the first, there could be priority handling but I expect virtually every car in that queue is a customer car (dealers don't order port installed options for inventory cars). At the end of that, you're all in a shipping queue. Aside from priority, they're going to want to minimize trucks and stops. That means putting all the cars headed for your dealer on the same transport. The only way priority would help is if there are multiple transports headed for your dealer, or there are dealers without any customer sold cars that would push them back in the queue.

When availability was a issue, that likely made a difference. Realistically, unless it's being held for some reason (like PCD), most cars make it out of the VPC in 2-3 days.

72sirmako · 09-05-2023, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Horseman

Mine did too... twice. Depends on whether or not you already have an allocation.

I got really lucky on mine, took another dealer's allocation, placed my deposit and it went into production the next day.

But mine is still sitting in port. I suspect it's going to be leaving in 2 days.

Nick

Horseman · 09-06-2023, 06:21 AM

I'm still at the port and praying that it's just not updated yet and it left yesterday. There's another ship coming to Galveston middle of the month, but daaaaamn kinda grumpy right now.

Though, this is a weird status lol

Westside Guy · 09-06-2023, 06:49 AM

Patience is a virtue!!!

RigaTony1982 · 09-06-2023, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Horseman

I'm still at the port and praying that it's just not updated yet and it left yesterday. There's another ship coming to Galveston middle of the month, but daaaaamn kinda grumpy right now.

Though, this is a weird status lol

At the Port was by far the worst part for me. Was there 5 & 1/2 weeks. Fingers crossed yours is on the boat and just hasn't updated. Mine took a day or so to update once it was actually on the ship.

Horseman · 09-06-2023, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by RigaTony1982

At the Port was by far the worst part for me. Was there 5 & 1/2 weeks. Fingers crossed yours is on the boat and just hasn't updated. Mine took a day or so to update once it was actually on the ship.

Yeah and I figure as much too. I just wanted to take delivery before I went on vacation to be done with this. I'm excited for the car, but honestly just hate the car buying experience more than anything lol.

BlankProc · 09-06-2023, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Horseman

Yeah and I figure as much too. I just wanted to take delivery before I went on vacation to be done with this. I'm excited for the car, but honestly just hate the car buying experience more than anything lol.

Hold out hope! Took 4 full days for status to update for me just looking at the vessel's history.

Horseman · 09-06-2023, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BlankProc

Hold out hope! Took 4 full days for status to update for me just looking at the vessel's history.

For sure. Hope against hope! HAHA.

Bimmerfun82 · 09-06-2023, 01:56 PM

Mine said production in 2024 … ha. Caught me by surprise but it’s a website formatting issue

anilx783 · 09-10-2023, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Horseman

I'm still at the port and praying that it's just not updated yet and it left yesterday. There's another ship coming to Galveston middle of the month, but daaaaamn kinda grumpy right now.

Though, this is a weird status lol

Mine is awaiting carrier assignment for 10 days!!! I am saying myself it’s just wrong status as well - already in transit!!

Horseman · 09-10-2023, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmerfun82

Mine said production in 2024 … ha. Caught me by surprise but it’s a website formatting issue

I think the 2024 is just a goof on their website.

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anilx783 Private 86 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2024 Z4 M40i and 2024 X7 Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: NC USA iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=Argo;30447778]Oh wow, slightly envious here, that's amazing turnaround! Is this an allocation they were going to order a dealer-spec car in then? Yes - they even did the dealership version and changed it for my preference. I was negotiating with two dealerships and they both gave same discounts and when I was planing to go with the other one, This dealership said I got an early build! That made my decision… pure luck I would say today production completed and quality check!! Super excited.. may be I will catch the Sept 2nd ship now.. not sure…
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BlankProc Private 210 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2024 Z4 M40i Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW 540i [0.00] 2024 BMW Z4 M40i [9.33]	In transit as of this morning! According to my original production order its destination port is SSIPOA (Brunswick, GA). According to the schedule, looks like it's on the Apollon Highway and should arrive in Brunswick on 9/24. I'm heading out to California on vacation for the week - guessing it should be at the dealership within a week of hitting the port?
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Horseman Colonel 4166 Rep 2,509 Posts Drives: 2024 BMW Z4 M40i Join Date: May 2021 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW Z4 M40i [9.90]	Either Apollon or the Orion. I think it takes a couple days for the status to update. Call the Genius line to see what ship that you're on. I'm genuinely curious. I am HOPING that I'll see my status update soon and that it's on the Niagara Highway that leaves Bremerhaven today. We'll see.
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Ralph24 New Member 3 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 M50i CB/Coffee Ext Mer Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Fairfield County Ct iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 X5M50i [0.00]	Quick question regarding priority levels. I just placed a deposit on a 24 M40i (build below) that was ordered for dealer stock and is currently a Priority 3 - Dealer Stock. The car is on the ship and due to hit the port late next week. Does anyone know if having the CA change the priority level to 1 (sold) will expedite the car passing through the VPC and onto the dealers lot? I’m not even sure it can be done at this late stage - someone suggested that the order “locks” when the car goes into production. Thanks for any insight, all! Z4 M40i Alpine White Cognac Vernasca Leather Z62 Driving Assistance Package Active Driving Assistant Active Blind Spot Detection Lane Departure Warning Shadowline Package Premium Package Mirror Caps in Black Adaptive Full LED Lights Extended Shadowline Trim 19" M V-spoke Jet Black Wheels, Style 772M M Sport Brakes with Red Calipers Aluminum trim with mesh effect Active Cruise Control Harman Kardon surround sound Wireless Charging __________________ 2020 X5 M50i 1989 911 Cabrio 2015 Ram 1500
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