[mtx450]

Originally Posted by bri1042

I honestly think that the VPC's don't tell BMW NA or the dealerships squat. One conversation I had with BMW NA made it pretty darn clear that they have zero ability to actually get additional information and my dealership didn't seem confident that they could really find out what was up, either. Really unacceptable for a part of the logistics chain to work under such a cloud of mystery.

One thing I read about the VPC setup is that they employ about 80 people in California. 80 people to process 400 or so cars a day, work on repairs, any HR and management folk that are there, etc... I don't think that HAVE anyone onsite doing communications with that few folk working there.

I would have waited the whole thing out if I had been happier with my 328 (I was really ready for it to be gone in February) or if my dealership hadn't magically had an alternative in stock (they had never had a car this close to the config I wanted before). As it is, my original car may show up next week, or it may not, but someone else will be buying it. I'm thrilled with the one I ended up with.

I don't know if I'll be willing to try this process again in three years if it doesn't improve, but I might as I doubt I'll be as tired of the 340 as I was the 328.

Originally Posted by bri1042

Oh, and the lack of info that I think comes from the VPC does not explain your dealership's failure to contact you when they say they do. I had several emails ignored or blown off, too, and that certainly is not the VPC's fault. I wonder if dealership folk are just unwilling to admit that they can't get info?

Yep, I agree. I'm not upset at the VPC either. If my dealership says they are going to call me Friday with an update, call me! Even if you have no update! It's good business and common sense. I almost feel like I'm living in the twilight zone.

[bri1042]

The Twilight Zone or the dark, scary past when there wasn't a world-wide information and communication network that should be capable of keeping us well-updated (you know...around 1990).

[FLOSS M]

Originally Posted by mtx450

Totally agree. I'm holding out for this car, just because I want to see if they will move on the price at all. So far, none of my port installed options have been discounted so I know there is room to go. They are going to try and shift the blame on the port because it's "out of their control". I'll have to remind them that they represent the product and the brand.

What's more annoying is that I haven't been able to see if any other Munich-built 340i has been held as well. All other builds I've been have been SA.

They didn't discount any of the port installed accessories?

[mtx450]

Originally Posted by FLOSS M

They didn't discount any of the port installed accessories?

Not as of yet.

[FLOSS M]

What did you add ?

[mtx450]

Originally Posted by FLOSS M

What did you add ?

MPE, Front black splitter, rear carbon fiber spoiler, and black kidney grills.

I'm not sure how they discounted everything, because it's about 5-6k off of sticker (58k). It just appeared to be full price on the price breakout sheet that I got.

[Kabrich]

Originally Posted by bri1042

As it is, my original car may show up next week, or it may not, but someone else will be buying it. I'm thrilled with the one I ended up with.

Can you still see the status of your original car?

Wonder if the Dealer has info on delay yet to help OP.

[FLOSS M]

Originally Posted by mtx450

MPE, Front black splitter, rear carbon fiber spoiler, and black kidney grills.

I'm not sure how they discounted everything, because it's about 5-6k off of sticker (58k). It just appeared to be full price on the price breakout sheet that I got.

Accessories are marked up significantly

Hopefully the car will be ready soon - has the dealership contacted the port ?

[bri1042]

Originally Posted by Kabrich

Can you still see the status of your original car?

Wonder if the Dealer has info on delay yet to help OP.

I can, and I called the automated phone thingy again yesterday for giggles. The status hasn't changed. It has said that it's "waiting for a shipping vessel" since the day AFTER it got off of the shipping vessel. Strange, strange robot status thingy. I'm not likely to wait through the hold times on the phone for further info, though.

I'm deeply happy with the car I ended up with, though. I didn't think I cared about getting wheels other than the standard 400M's, but I really, really love the way the 403's look. I also had no idea that the "Sapphire" in Black Sapphire Metallic meant that it would have a blue glimmer in the sunlight. Just stunning.

[red325is]

Originally Posted by mtx450

MPE, Front black splitter, rear carbon fiber spoiler, and black kidney grills.

I'm not sure how they discounted everything, because it's about 5-6k off of sticker (58k). It just appeared to be full price on the price breakout sheet that I got.

If it makes you feel better I too am a Munich build, first week in March and my car has been sitting at the VPC for 2+ weeks

[mtx450]

Originally Posted by red325is

If it makes you feel better I too am a Munich build, first week in March and my car has been sitting at the VPC for 2+ weeks

I appreciate you chiming in. Every little bit helps!

I hope we get our cars soon! Here is the thread for my build.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1220600

[red325is]

Originally Posted by mtx450

I appreciate you chiming in. Every little bit helps!

I hope we get our cars soon! Here is the thread for my build.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1220600

nice car, like the rear spoiler on the white, one of these days I will buy a white car...

[Kabrich]

Originally Posted by bri1042

I can, and I called the automated phone thingy again yesterday for giggles. The status hasn't changed. It has said that it's "waiting for a shipping vessel" since the day AFTER it got off of the shipping vessel. Strange, strange robot status thingy. I'm not likely to wait through the hold times on the phone for further info, though.

I'm deeply happy with the car I ended up with, though. I didn't think I cared about getting wheels other than the standard 400M's, but I really, really love the way the 403's look. I also had no idea that the "Sapphire" in Black Sapphire Metallic meant that it would have a blue glimmer in the sunlight. Just stunning.

Yes, I have BSM and 403s. It's great.

[Rbadams83]

I am waiting for my new 340i also held at VPC in New Jersey. Two weeks and counting.......

[ViperJa]

For those you whose 340i are being held did they all finish production in March?

[mtx450]

Originally Posted by ViperJa

For those you whose 340i are being held did they all finish production in March?

Production for me was 3/2/16.

[red325is]

Originally Posted by ViperJa

For those you whose 340i are being held did they all finish production in March?

Mine was also first week in march. It is an issue with the fuel tank (I think everyone knows that by now)

[ViperJa]

mtx450 have you still not heard anything from the VPC? Wonder if they had the corrections into cars that were built after March

[mtx450]

Originally Posted by ViperJa

mtx450 have you still not heard anything from the VPC? Wonder if they had the corrections into cars that were built after March

My CA has advised there should be an update with an ETA by this Friday. Not sure if that's accurate or not yet. Updates have been scarce from both BMWNA and the dealership at this point.

[mtx450]

Originally Posted by mtx450

My CA has advised there should be an update with an ETA by this Friday. Not sure if that's accurate or not yet. Updates have been scarce from both BMWNA and the dealership at this point.

Just heard from someone at BMW NA and the port advised that delivery should be next week at some point! I hope that's the case. I'm transitioning to a new company and have the next few weeks off, so wouldn't that be a treat!

[bri1042]

Fingers crossed for you!

[Airdog]

Originally Posted by red325is

If it makes you feel better I too am a Munich build, first week in March and my car has been sitting at the VPC for 2+ weeks

Is this occurring to cars built in Munich, and not SA?