[Want the thrill]

Just checked my build on my week 44 production X4M40i and the tires have now switched from the 19” all season run flats to the 20” performance run flats. Shadow Line trim and HK sound system is also removed! Not a happy camper right now!

[JJ 911SC]

If it's not chips it's petroleum base product...

[wj100]

Originally Posted by Want the thrill

Just checked my build on my week 44 production X4M40i and the tires have now switched from the 19" all season run flats to the 20" performance run flats. Shadow Line trim and HK sound system is also removed! Not a happy camper right now!

Originally Posted by Want the thrill

Just checked my build on my week 44 production X4M40i and the tires have now switched from the 19" all season run flats to the 20" performance run flats. Shadow Line trim and HK sound system is also removed! Not a happy camper right now!

You're seeing this on the My Garage tracker? I'm week 43 and have lost Shadowline but not the HK... Yet.

PS, I didn't spec 19s.

[spangle1980]

Originally Posted by Want the thrill

Just checked my build on my week 44 production X4M40i and the tires have now switched from the 19” all season run flats to the 20” performance run flats. Shadow Line trim and HK sound system is also removed! Not a happy camper right now!

Isn't bigger better? Could you not sell the 20" tires and replace with all seasons and gloat that, in times such as these, it could be viewed as a win?

Gotta keepa positive spin on it ;-).

[Eds1275led]

Originally Posted by spangle1980

Isn't bigger better? Could you not sell the 20" tires and replace with all seasons and gloat that, in times such as these, it could be viewed as a win?

Gotta keepa positive spin on it ;-).

Sadly this is exactly what I am doing. I’ll have the dealer install all seasons and store the summer tires in case I see a decent set of rims on FB marketplace, that way I can at least get some mileage split between the tires. If that doesn’t happen then I’ll still be happy for getting a car under MSRP with 99% of what I wanted.

[polo2883]

Its nearly impossible to find replacement OE run flats right now. I am trying to find 2 tires and its already been delayed 2 days. The dealer has couple but they want $120 more than the tire shop.

[jacko15]

I have a friend that manages a chain tire discount store, and he's telling me that if I need tires, I should jump on it quickly. His pipeline is already drying up. I live in a very snowy winter climate area, and he said winter tires will be hard to find once the weather changes. Shortages seem to be getting worse, not better.

[DreamX3]

I would cancel the order!!!

[Want the thrill]

Dealer offered to buy me 20” non run flats to throw on the car at no cost to me. Was more worried about a cracked rim with run flats so this should be an ok work around. Love the black rims and the only reason I hadn’t ordered them was because we get a ton of snow and our roads are shit in Michigan. Really bummed about the shadow line trim as it completely changes the look of the vehicle and the sound system was really important to me. I tend to keep a vehicle for a long time so really wanted it the way I wanted it! Ugh.

And on another note, car went into production already between last night when I saw the changes and today. So normally I’d be ecstatic that it went into production 3 weeks early:/

[geologistshelf]

Originally Posted by Want the thrill

Dealer offered to buy me 20” non run flats to throw on he car at no cost to me. Was more worried about a cracked rim with run flats so this should be an ok work around. Love the black rims and the only reason I hadn’t ordered them was because we get a ton of snow and our roads are shit in Michigan. Really bummed about the shadow line trim as it completely changes the look of the vehicle and the sound system was really important to me. I tend to keep a vehicle for a long time so really wanted it the way I wanted it! Ugh.

And on another note, car went into production already between last night when I saw the changes and today. So normally I’d be ecstatic that it went into production 3 weeks early:/

It's your money, fam, but I would cancel. I'm not prepared to drop 60k+ on a vehicle unless it's the one I want.

[spangle1980]

Originally Posted by spangle1980

Isn't bigger better? Could you not sell the 20" tires and replace with all seasons and gloat that, in times such as these, it could be viewed as a win?

Gotta keepa positive spin on it ;-).

"Shadow Line trim and HK sound system is also removed! Not a happy camper right now!"

Really sorry - in my post above I only addressed the tires, so was saying "hey just change the rubber". I completely didn't read the last sentence, so NOW I understand why you're pissed. There are many posts on here about "better than HK" sound. I mean it's a PITA to go self-service on it, but I love sounds so I would. The trim howevere :-/

SORRY for your angst.

[Want the thrill]

Originally Posted by ThunderBludgeon

It's your money, fam, but I would cancel. I'm not prepared to drop 60k+ on a vehicle unless it's the one I want.

I hear ya and under normal circumstances I’d walk away but I don’t see the market changing in the next year or two and right now I don’t have a ride and more and more options will continue to diminish on these vehicles. I sold my X3 private party 4 weeks ago. Just sucks like you said. You pay his much for a vehicle you want it the way your want it. I’d appreciate if they ran the changes past the customer too before just throwing it into production.

[nyalpine90]

if your following your build online, it may not be accurate.
Contact dealership or sales person for best status on your build.

[alpinec1984]

If it makes you feel any better, the 20" wheels look awesome, while the HK sound kinda sucks

[Want the thrill]

Originally Posted by nyalpine90

if your following your build online, it may not be accurate.
Contact dealership or sales person for best status on your build.

Called the dealer this am and he did confirm the deletions were accurate and no longer on my build and that the car was in production with no changes able to be made.

[Want the thrill]

Originally Posted by alpinec1984

If it makes you feel any better, the 20" wheels look awesome, while the HK sound kinda sucks

I do love the 20” black rims and am happy that the dealer is picking up the tab for any tire I want and letting me keep the run flats as well.

[wj100]

Originally Posted by Want the thrill

Called the dealer this am and he did confirm the deletions were accurate and no longer on my build and that the car was in production with no changes able to be made.

So they deleted the HK from your build in "My Garage" right before it went into production?

That worries me...it's still showing on my week 43 build, but now I have a feeling they are just keeping me from canceling my order and will delete it right before it goes into production.

Sorry for your loss...

[mattinfll]

Originally Posted by Want the thrill

I hear ya and under normal circumstances I’d walk away but I don’t see the market changing in the next year or two and right now I don’t have a ride and more and more options will continue to diminish on these vehicles. I sold my X3 private party 4 weeks ago. Just sucks like you said. You pay his much for a vehicle you want it the way your want it. I’d appreciate if they ran the changes past the customer too before just throwing it into production.

This shortage is likely to get worse before it gets better, and there is at least a year of pain ahead for the auto industry. Good news on the tires. Certain shadowline items, like the grill, will likely be available aftermarket. On the HK, i purposely did not put it into my build because I had read so many posts about the shortage and BMW reserving them for 5's and above.

That said, ever since BMW upgraded the base US system to the HiFi, I have not had an issue with the standard system. It's still 10 speakers and 200 watts. But if it isn't what you like, there are aftermarket options. Since you keep your vehicle, it could be worth it.

I thank my lucky stars I was able to get into a week 38 build on my X4 - sorry you are going through this.

[spideygirl7133]

Originally Posted by Want the thrill

I hear ya and under normal circumstances I’d walk away but I don’t see the market changing in the next year or two and right now I don’t have a ride and more and more options will continue to diminish on these vehicles. I sold my X3 private party 4 weeks ago. Just sucks like you said. You pay his much for a vehicle you want it the way your want it. I’d appreciate if they ran the changes past the customer too before just throwing it into production.

I'm in the same exact boat. Sold my old car a month ago anticipating that my new one would be built in the next 4-6 weeks and it has been a nightmare ever since. I can't walk away either. Trying to negotiate a better deal with the dealer. I also fail to understand why BMW doesnt notify us when they delete options right before the car moves to production. I'm not buying a Kia.

[BobBMWX3]

I had a Jag build that I had on order. They started dropping things. I felt the same way and backed out of the deal. It is not fun going from a car that you had spent time planning out to something else.

I found an X3 on the lot and purchased it. It had some things removed (no lumbar and something else). Also, it did not have some things that were on my Jag build (auto cruise control). I found it much easier since I was not invested in the build to buy the X3.

Unfortunately, in the current market you are not going to be able to build what you want. It is either wait or take what you can get.

[TXGrey]

Originally Posted by alpinec1984

If it makes you feel any better, the 20" wheels look awesome, while the HK sound kinda sucks

^^^^this… I have the 21s, and they are def cool… but the 20s look great! And you can get AS Tires too! I had to buy separate 19s for winter.

Also, sorry, but I'm not impressed with the HK. Yes, it's sounds better than the stock (which I am listening to this week in my loaner)… but coming from the 900watt Macan Bose, the HK is pretty weak. So weak in fact, that I've pondered several times lately what the cost was again for the B&W option…

[Slimcarla1]

Originally Posted by wj100

So they deleted the HK from your build in "My Garage" right before it went into production?

That worries me...it's still showing on my week 43 build, but now I have a feeling they are just keeping me from canceling my order and will delete it right before it goes into production.

Sorry for your loss...

Unfortunately they are deleting items right before it goes into production without any type of notification. I called Genius they acted as if shadowline was never on the build when it was up until monday afternoon.