[bluecrabby]

Originally Posted by rtorrrec

Me too and I will most probably move to a XC60

I went on two test drives of the current XC60... just felt somewhat outdated. although the general consensus is that a totally new XC60 will be out within the next 10 months... so....

[Fumus]

Originally Posted by Fumus

First BMW since my 135 in 2011.

Here are some deets for those looking at approximate timelines and prices...

Exterior -- Black Sapphire Metallic
Interior -- Black High Gloss, Oyster Perforated Sensatec w/ contrast stitching
Design -- M Sport, 19" M Double-Spoke BI-Colored Wheels
Packages -- Premium, Shadowline
Options -- Remote Engine Start, Heated Front Seats and Steering Wheel

(I'll come back and update the post and fill in the dates as they occur)

-- Order Placed August 16th
-- Scheduled For Production September 8th
-- Production Begins October 7th
-- Exterior Body Assembly October 15th
-- In The Paint Booth October 18th
-- Entering Assembly Line October 20th
-- Quality Check October 21st
-- Final Assembly November 2nd
-- Ready For Transport November 2nd
-- Awaiting Carrier Assignment November 2nd
-- Dispatched From Factory November 16th
-- At The Port (Germany) November 17th
-- In Transit (Hawaiian Highway) November 23rd
-- At The Port/ Vehicle Processing Center (Brunswick, GA) December 14th
-- In Transit (On a Truck) December 20th
-- At The Dealership ??
-- Finish ??

Cost of this package as built for me is attached.

I had been talking to the dealer and the ETA was bumped to the 22nd from the 19th .

But as of checking tonight it's in transit from Brunswick GA to Durham, NC. I'm sure there a few stops involved but hopeful for an arrival late tomorrow or early on the 22nd.

I am only 6hrs away, after all. Maybe juussst maybe, I'll be able to pick it up before X-Mas.

[bluecrabby]

Originally Posted by Fumus

I had been talking to the dealer and the ETA was bumped to the 22nd from the 19th .

But as of checking tonight it's in transit from Brunswick GA to Durham, NC. I'm sure there a few stops involved but hopeful for an arrival late tomorrow or early on the 22nd.

I am only 6hrs away, after all. Maybe juussst maybe, I'll be able to pick it up before X-Mas.

Hope you get it by tomorrow!

By the way, at point during the whole process did you complete the financial part? (leasing, financing, cash, or otherwise?)

Thanks!

[Fumus]

Originally Posted by bluecrabby

Hope you get it by tomorrow!

By the way, at point during the whole process did you complete the financial part? (leasing, financing, cash, or otherwise?)

Thanks!

Good question... so I originally got approved through BMW financial but the rate they provided wasn't the best. I don't plan to finance the car for that long before paying it all off but given I had all this extra time to think about it, I went ahead and shopped around.

I ended up going through my old bank in Albany, NY ..."SEFCU" and they gave me 3.75% for 72 months and 3 months no payment interest free so I thought that was kind of a no brainer. It does add an extra step though with the bank requiring a window sticker, purchase agreement and notice of lien to be uploaded... then I need the check to be overnight mailed.

So the TL;DR I was approved at both places but you can't finalize anything until they have the vehicle on-site. Going outside of BMW means you might save a few bucks but it will add some additional steps to purchase process.

[bluecrabby]

Originally Posted by Fumus

Good question... so I originally got approved through BMW financial but the rate they provided wasn't the best. I don't plan to finance the car for that long before paying it all off but given I had all this extra time to think about it, I went ahead and shopped around.

I ended up going through my old bank in Albany, NY ..."SEFCU" and they gave me 3.75% for 72 months and 3 months no payment interest free so I thought that was kind of a no brainer. It does add an extra step though with the bank requiring a window sticker, purchase agreement and notice of lien to be uploaded... then I need the check to be overnight mailed.

So the TL;DR I was approved at both places but you can't finalize anything until they have the vehicle on-site. Going outside of BMW means you might save a few bucks but it will add some additional steps to purchase process.

That's what I figured...

I am rather amused that the banks and credit unions don't seem to realize that people do order cars and wait months before the cars arrive. They act like this is something unheard of. The best rate that I got was 2.9% from my credit union, but they only allow 30-day period before the financing has to be finalized....which means if the car arrives on the 31st day, then I have to re-apply again, which results in another hard pull, as well a higher rate(3.49% or more). I don't have that much cash on hand, due to making a stupid decision earlier this year to buy a new-build house with 100% cash.(I know, I know... but I was "fighting" with 4 other buyers who wanted that house... in the end, the builder went with my offer because it was all cash... and closed within 5 days)

[Fumus]

Originally Posted by bluecrabby

That's what I figured...

I am rather amused that the banks and credit unions don't seem to realize that people do order cars and wait months before the cars arrive. They act like this is something unheard of. The best rate that I got was 2.9% from my credit union, but they only allow 30-day period before the financing has to be finalized....which means if the car arrives on the 31st day, then I have to re-apply again, which results in another hard pull, as well a higher rate(3.49% or more). I don't have that much cash on hand, due to making a stupid decision earlier this year to buy a new-build house with 100% cash.(I know, I know... but I was "fighting" with 4 other buyers who wanted that house... in the end, the builder went with my offer because it was all cash... and closed within 5 days)

Crabby that's a great rate! I was able to get them to extend the 30 day thing, because it's a new car and was still being manufactured. That seemed to be like the nbd part of the equation, either way with financing stuff it's an extra step (would be nice to just pay cash and walk out).

I didn't get the information I needed for my bank to finalize the loan today and move to signatures so tomorrow will be a big day.

In any case, it's time for me to update my timeline and move to a thread of my own.

[Fumus]

Originally Posted by Fumus

First BMW since my 135 in 2011.

Here are some deets for those looking at approximate timelines and prices...

Exterior -- Black Sapphire Metallic
Interior -- Black High Gloss, Oyster Perforated Sensatec w/ contrast stitching
Design -- M Sport, 19" M Double-Spoke BI-Colored Wheels
Packages -- Premium, Shadowline
Options -- Remote Engine Start, Heated Front Seats and Steering Wheel

(I'll come back and update the post and fill in the dates as they occur)

-- Order Placed August 16th
-- Scheduled For Production September 8th
-- Production Begins October 7th
-- Exterior Body Assembly October 15th
-- In The Paint Booth October 18th
-- Entering Assembly Line October 20th
-- Quality Check October 21st
-- Final Assembly November 2nd
-- Ready For Transport November 2nd
-- Awaiting Carrier Assignment November 2nd
-- Dispatched From Factory November 16th
-- At The Port (Germany) November 17th
-- In Transit (Hawaiian Highway) November 23rd
-- At The Port/ Vehicle Processing Center (Brunswick, GA) December 14th
-- In Transit (On a Truck) December 20th
-- At The Dealership December 21st
-- Finish ??

Cost of this package as built for me is attached.

At the Dealership...

[Speedbird71]

Waiting for mine to get to the dealer. From lurking in the M4 forum, where there is a thread for the boat I was on, people there farther away from me already have their cars at their dealer. I guess it makes sense to prioritize the spendier cars, but still.

[Fumus]

Originally Posted by Speedbird71

Waiting for mine to get to the dealer. From lurking in the M4 forum, where there is a thread for the boat I was on, people there farther away from me already have their cars at their dealer. I guess it makes sense to prioritize the spendier cars, but still.

I'm sorry dude... yeah that sucks. As someone that's been waiting along with you, I know.

Not sure if it this perspective will make you feel better but ... I don't think it really has anything to do with that.

Not that I know at all the inter-workings of the B and the M and the W... I think it probably has more to do with efficiency and loading cars on trucks that are going to similar places.

If however, many of those M4s are coming to dealerships nearby you... I will eat all of my words. This entire post, haha.

[Speedbird71]

Originally Posted by Speedbird71

Waiting for mine to get to the dealer. From lurking in the M4 forum, where there is a thread for the boat I was on, people there farther away from me already have their cars at their dealer. I guess it makes sense to prioritize the spendier cars, but still.

Car released to carrier. At this point will have it on Tuesday when life resumes. Happy holidays to all of us car folk.

[Fumus]

Originally Posted by Speedbird71

Car released to carrier. At this point will have it on Tuesday when life resumes. Happy holidays to all of us car folk.

Ahh very good, I'd love to see it.

[Fumus]

Originally Posted by Fumus

First BMW since my 135 in 2011.

Here are some deets for those looking at approximate timelines and prices...

Exterior -- Black Sapphire Metallic
Interior -- Black High Gloss, Oyster Perforated Sensatec w/ contrast stitching
Design -- M Sport, 19" M Double-Spoke BI-Colored Wheels
Packages -- Premium, Shadowline
Options -- Remote Engine Start, Heated Front Seats and Steering Wheel

(I'll come back and update the post and fill in the dates as they occur)

-- Order Placed August 16th
-- Scheduled For Production September 8th
-- Production Begins October 7th
-- Exterior Body Assembly October 15th
-- In The Paint Booth October 18th
-- Entering Assembly Line October 20th
-- Quality Check October 21st
-- Final Assembly November 2nd
-- Ready For Transport November 2nd
-- Awaiting Carrier Assignment November 2nd
-- Dispatched From Factory November 16th
-- At The Port (Germany) November 17th
-- In Transit (Hawaiian Highway) November 23rd
-- At The Port/ Vehicle Processing Center (Brunswick, GA) December 14th
-- In Transit (On a Truck) December 20th
-- At The Dealership December 21st
-- Finish December 23rd

Cost of this package as built for me is attached.

So today ends a very long order process for me, as I happily received the vehicle today.

I'm going to post about my experience in another thread, so not to take away from folks posting about their orders.

https://u11.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1978920

I did enjoy commiserating and checking this thread daily (along with my BMW tracking).

However I did have a strange disappointment, the tracking app disappeared when I was at the dealer today and I took ownership. I never got to see it hit the final dot that said "finish", the car was just in the garage as mine. I don't know why I was looking forward to seeing that so much...

[tex2670]

Originally Posted by Fumus

However I did have a strange disappointment, the tracking app disappeared when I was at the dealer today and I took ownership. I never got to see it hit the final dot that said "finish", the car was just in the garage as mine. I don't know why I was looking forward to seeing that so much...

Haha. I thought it was just me. Dealer called me on Friday 12/9 and asked if I wanted to pick up the car the next day but I was traveling and I came in Monday to do it. At delivery he helped set up my app, and when I got home I checked My Garage to see "Delivered" but it just showed my status. I thought it had something to do with the extra couple of days at the dealer before I picked up.

[Fumus]

Originally Posted by tex2670

Haha. I thought it was just me. Dealer called me on Friday 12/9 and asked if I wanted to pick up the car the next day but I was traveling and I came in Monday to do it. At delivery he helped set up my app, and when I got home I checked My Garage to see "Delivered" but it just showed my status. I thought it had something to do with the extra couple of days at the dealer before I picked up.

haha... ok, I think when you using that app and tracking it as often as I was it was like I wanted to see that and screenshot it.

But yeah, as soon as I signed the paperwork it was just gone.

[Speedbird71]

Timeline update:

-- Order Placed: September 8th
-- Scheduled For Production: September 8th (was existing allocation)
-- Production Begins: October 14th
-- Exterior Body Assembly: October 21st
-- In The Paint Booth: October 26th
-- Entering Assembly Line: October 28th
-- Quality Check : November 1st
-- Final Assembly: Nov 3rd?
-- Ready For Transport: Nov 3rd?
-- Awaiting Carrier Assignment: Nov 3rd
-- Dispatched From Factory: Nov 4th
-- At The Port (Bremerhaven): Nov 7th
— In Transit (Grand Duke) : Nov 18th
— At The Port (Port Hueneme): Dec 17th
-- In Transit (to Steve Thomas BMW): Dec 27th
-- At The Dealership: Dec 27th
-- Finish: Dec 28

[Fumus]

Originally Posted by Speedbird71

Timeline update:

-- Order Placed: September 8th
-- Scheduled For Production: September 8th (was existing allocation)
-- Production Begins: October 14th
-- Exterior Body Assembly: October 21st
-- In The Paint Booth: October 26th
-- Entering Assembly Line: October 28th
-- Quality Check : November 1st
-- Final Assembly: Nov 3rd?
-- Ready For Transport: Nov 3rd?
-- Awaiting Carrier Assignment: Nov 3rd
-- Dispatched From Factory: Nov 4th
-- At The Port (Bremerhaven): Nov 7th
— In Transit (Grand Duke) : Nov 18th
— At The Port (Port Hueneme): Dec 17th
-- In Transit (to Steve Thomas BMW): Dec 27th
-- At The Dealership: Dec 27th
-- Finish: Dec 28

Congratulations! Pics or it didn't happen

[bluecrabby]

Originally Posted by Fumus

Congratulations! Pics or it didn't happen

you do know that those of us with 1 or 2 more months to wait can only drool over pictures posted in this forum?

[hpux1560]

on vessel to arrive in NY this week!

[hpux1560]

picked up x1 on 1/21/2023. worth the wait (which was not that long-less than 3 months). pics to come soon......

[Purple]

Are adaptive headlights only available in Europe? I do but see an option for it in the US or Canada.

[staden]

Originally Posted by bluecrabby

you do know that those of us with 1 or 2 more months to wait can only drool over pictures posted in this forum?

1 or 2 months is nothing, our iX1 is due in September! But it is true, more pics please

[Mechta]

Originally Posted by staden

1 or 2 months is nothing, our iX1 is due in September! But it is true, more pics please

When did you order yours staden?