Allocation being accepted to car arriving at dealer..

818M3 · 03-02-2022, 04:08 PM

First time going through a build process. Talked to a SA and he said the whole process takes eight weeks from beginning to end. Is this true? Can someone shed some light on this. Also, he kept telling me to build the car on the BMWNA configurator and send him the build code. Only problem is Miami Blue is not an option. Does he know what he is talking about?

Besharaf · 03-02-2022, 04:10 PM

You need to build with him those color options aren't available on bmwusa.

NightWriter · 03-02-2022, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 818M3

First time going through a build process.

You picked a great year to do it!

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Talked to a SA and he said the whole process takes eight weeks from beginning to end. Is this true?

Yes, if we take a time machine back to 2018. Currently it's at least 3-4 months, but often closer to 6 or potentially longer. And if you get an Individual color, likely add another month or two.

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Can someone shed some light on this. Also, he kept telling me to build the car on the BMWNA configurator and send him the build code. Only problem is Miami Blue is not an option. Does he know what he is talking about?

Build it with everything you want and one of the free colors (e.g. Alpine White). Then make clear to him you want to order with an Individual color, which he'll need to special-order.

vj123 · 03-02-2022, 04:51 PM

No dealer can commit to a timeline on the current market. Every build is unique and it's ranging from 3 to 9 months without any particular reason.

Yeah you need to build a vehicle and provide him the biuild code. Them he hast to submit another request to get the individual color onto the build.

Coolked · 03-02-2022, 05:15 PM

Ha! 8 weeks start to finish?? Those were the good ole' days. Even if you happen to get an allocation today, you're looking easily at 4-6 months until the car is in your driveway. With the Russia-UK situation, hopefully we will get our cars before 2025.

818M3 · 03-02-2022, 06:39 PM

Thank you guys for the insight. I was a bit skeptical about the timeline provided to me.

NightWriter · 03-02-2022, 07:08 PM

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Thank you guys for the insight. I was a bit skeptical about the timeline provided to me.

You'll find that a lot of CAs (client advisors, i.e. sales people) at these dealerships are quite clueless, and the aggregate knowledge shared in these forums easily outmuscles the insights that they typically have. Welcome to the process, and enjoy your Geo in the meantime.

'Cane · 03-02-2022, 07:36 PM

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First time going through a build process. Talked to a SA and he said the whole process takes eight weeks from beginning to end. Is this true? Can someone shed some light on this. Also, he kept telling me to build the car on the BMWNA configurator and send him the build code. Only problem is Miami Blue is not an option. Does he know what he is talking about?

I would be wary of this guy, but in any case, build the car with the options you want on bmwusa.com and send the code to the dealer, then go to the individualizer (https://visualizer.bmw-individual.co...=1&lang=EN#top) and build the car with the paint you want and tell your CA that you want to go with individual paint.

And, as others have said, the timeline is way off now, especially considering the plants where these cars are made are to temporarily shut down.

Good luck, but this site is a wealth of info, usually more than what you’ll find at a dealership.

The_Transporter · 03-02-2022, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 818M3

First time going through a build process. Talked to a SA and he said the whole process takes eight weeks from beginning to end. Is this true? Can someone shed some light on this. Also, he kept telling me to build the car on the BMWNA configurator and send him the build code. Only problem is Miami Blue is not an option. Does he know what he is talking about?

I would be wary of this guy, but in any case, build the car with the options you want on bmwusa.com and send the code to the dealer, then go to the individualizer (https://visualizer.bmw-individual.co...38;lang=EN#top) and build the car with the paint you want and tell your CA that you want to go with individual paint.

And, as others have said, the timeline is way off now, especially considering the plants where these cars are made are to temporarily shut down.

Good luck, but this site is a wealth of info, usually more than what you’ll find at a dealership.

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Good luck, but this site is a wealth of info, usually more than what you'll find at a dealership.

Couldn't agree with this more! Use this site as a resource and it will serve you well!

osteome · 03-03-2022, 02:40 PM

I ordered my G83 on December 4th and it went into production about 8 weeks later and arrived at the dealer 6 days ago. Mine was purchased through military sales in Germany and delivered to a dealer that is 5 hours from the assembly plant in Germany and was not in am individual color. The military sales program "tends" to get allocations pretty quickly.

I don't that 8 weeks for an individual color is realistic

wtwo3 · 03-03-2022, 02:43 PM

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You picked a great year to do it!

Is this the part where I post a link to the plant closure for the 8th time?

DavidXJ · 03-03-2022, 02:59 PM

I agree with everyone here that this forum is your go-to source for gen on all fronts. That said, don't be lulled into gloom by the doomsaying and speculation--idiomatic symptoms of the legacy of two years' worth of corona-conjecture and, most recently, the reaction to the latest one-week production suspension, which is hardly momentous in the grand scheme of things. The crucial thing for you in placing the order is securing the build slot: once the spec is locked in, you know you're entering the approach to the home straight. Yes, things take longer than they did in 2018... But Ms are still 'halo' models and receive priority on most levels. Spare a thought for folks who are trying to secure a 330e or a nicely spec'd 1 series right now and facing a 8-10 month wait. Of course, that can also apply to M orders but it comes down to whether your dealer has a build allocation (or if not, whether they're able to confidently predict on when they can secure the next one).

breezyrc15 · 03-03-2022, 03:14 PM

You have to determine if there is a wait list at the dealer and then determine how many allocations they get monthly. Allocations are usually separate between M3 and M4. Generally, waitlists are longer for the M3.

You will be in the waitlist if there is no immediate allocation available. Then it will take however many months for your position in waitlist to get to an actual allocation. From there, I would estimate anywhere from 3-8 months to delivery. If you order an individual color, it may take more time.

818M3 · 03-03-2022, 04:30 PM

Thanks everyone. I am now on a waiting list..

calbears · 03-03-2022, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 818M3

First time going through a build process. Talked to a SA and he said the whole process takes eight weeks from beginning to end. Is this true? Can someone shed some light on this. Also, he kept telling me to build the car on the BMWNA configurator and send him the build code. Only problem is Miami Blue is not an option. Does he know what he is talking about?

Miami Blue isn't available as an individual color

818M3 · 03-04-2022, 12:52 PM

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Miami Blue isn't available as an individual color

So, I can't order it?

calbears · 03-04-2022, 12:57 PM

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So, I can't order it?

Miami was removed a few months ago

BrooklynGreyM3 · 03-04-2022, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by osteome

I ordered my G83 on December 4th and it went into production about 8 weeks later and arrived at the dealer 6 days ago. Mine was purchased through military sales in Germany and delivered to a dealer that is 5 hours from the assembly plant in Germany and was not in am individual color. The military sales program "tends" to get allocations pretty quickly.

I don't that 8 weeks for an individual color is realistic

I didn't take delivery in Ktown but instead the dealer sent me to BMW Welt in Munich to take delivery. I even got to watch my car get partially built.

coldsteelrain · 03-04-2022, 01:24 PM

Start to finish for me was exactly 6 months from time of ordering to delivery.

818M3 · 03-04-2022, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by calbears

Miami was removed a few months ago

Do you know why or where I can confirm this information?

vj123 · 03-04-2022, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 818M3

Do you know why or where I can confirm this information?

This document has a list of individual colors.

818M3 · 03-04-2022, 01:58 PM

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This document has a list of individual colors.

Thanks for sharing!

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vj123 Brigadier General 3795 Rep 3,626 Posts Drives: 2022 M3c - sold Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: The Detroit iTrader: (0)	No dealer can commit to a timeline on the current market. Every build is unique and it's ranging from 3 to 9 months without any particular reason. Yeah you need to build a vehicle and provide him the biuild code. Them he hast to submit another request to get the individual color onto the build.
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Coolked Second Lieutenant 259 Rep 249 Posts Drives: Incoming: G80 xdrive, X5 45E Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	Ha! 8 weeks start to finish?? Those were the good ole' days. Even if you happen to get an allocation today, you're looking easily at 4-6 months until the car is in your driveway. With the Russia-UK situation, hopefully we will get our cars before 2025.
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osteome Major 197 Rep 1,275 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Germany iTrader: (4)	I ordered my G83 on December 4th and it went into production about 8 weeks later and arrived at the dealer 6 days ago. Mine was purchased through military sales in Germany and delivered to a dealer that is 5 hours from the assembly plant in Germany and was not in am individual color. The military sales program "tends" to get allocations pretty quickly. I don't that 8 weeks for an individual color is realistic __________________ 2022 M4 Competition ConvertibleDravit / Tartufo Full / Carbon Fiber Exterior...loaded 2020 X5:MW/Coffee Extended Merino, M Sport, B&W....loaded 2007 X3: Sapphire Black / Black loaded 6 speed Gone: M3 E93 Silverstone II over Bamboo
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DavidXJ Lieutenant 668 Rep 520 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Competition Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Oxford, UK iTrader: (0)	I agree with everyone here that this forum is your go-to source for gen on all fronts. That said, don't be lulled into gloom by the doomsaying and speculation--idiomatic symptoms of the legacy of two years' worth of corona-conjecture and, most recently, the reaction to the latest one-week production suspension, which is hardly momentous in the grand scheme of things. The crucial thing for you in placing the order is securing the build slot: once the spec is locked in, you know you're entering the approach to the home straight. Yes, things take longer than they did in 2018... But Ms are still 'halo' models and receive priority on most levels. Spare a thought for folks who are trying to secure a 330e or a nicely spec'd 1 series right now and facing a 8-10 month wait. Of course, that can also apply to M orders but it comes down to whether your dealer has a build allocation (or if not, whether they're able to confidently predict on when they can secure the next one). __________________ Current: F90 M5 Competition Previous: G20 M340i G20 330i M Sport
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