[GatorDeac]

Hey All,

I am currently waiting on my 440i Convertible to get EPA approval according to my CA and BMW NA. I know my car has been sitting at the VPC for 10 days. Anybody ever heard of this or know anything? I know BMW Diesel has gotten EPA approval, but this engine hasn't yet???!?!!! I want my car!

THanks in advance

[tparm]

Originally Posted by GatorDeac

Hey All,

I am currently waiting on my 440i Convertible to get EPA approval according to my CA and BMW NA. I know my car has been sitting at the VPC for 10 days. Anybody ever heard of this or know anything? I know BMW Diesel has gotten EPA approval, but this engine hasn't yet???!?!!! I want my car!

THanks in advance

Gator, my MY17 340i arrived at port of Charleston 7/22 and was delivered to the Performance Center 7/26. I also have been told there is a Data Collection Hold on my car for EPA / CARB inspection. they can't schedule my delivery until the hold is released. I have completed all the paperwork, have my temp tag, etc. Sucks.

[cfm56d7b]

@tparm, thanks for the update. My 2017 440i Gran Coupe is scheduled to arrive in Port Hueneme on 26Aug16. Please update this thread when the EPA hold is lifted.

[GatorDeac]

Well, at least I am not the only one. Still it is frustrating to have my car sitting at a VPC and I can't get b/c of EPA. It's been there 10 days, this is not this hard!

I too, have requested PCD but they won't even ship my car there until EPA clearance.

Will post update when EPA finally clears it

[Elizog]

My 430i has been at new jersey port since July 20. I've read postings which say it usually takes 3 weeks or so for epa carb releases, so with that timeframe our cars will be headed to dealer by August 12.

[cfm56d7b]

Are EPA holds applied to each individual vehicle? Or - once a certain number of vehicles have been cleared, the remaining vehicles are cleared without being delayed?

[insanecoder]

I assume this is EPA rubber stamping the new 2017 cars?
I guess this needs to be done every year for the new year models?

[SWMOChris]

Received this from my CA for what it might be worth regarding the EPA hold on my 340:

"Hi Chris,

I just got off the phone with BMW Distribution, they said hope to get all necessary paperwork completed by late next week. I will keep on top of the process."

[tparm]

Still waiting......

I can only assume once a production model of a given power plant and model year is passed they all pass, but I have no idea.

[GatorDeac]

Thanks for all the updates. So ready for this car to get here. However, due to delays, I probably won't get to do Performance Delivery

[Elizog]

Originally Posted by SWMOChris

Received this from my CA for what it might be worth regarding the EPA hold on my 340:

"Hi Chris,

I just got off the phone with BMW Distribution, they said hope to get all necessary paperwork completed by late next week. I will keep on top of the process."

chris, please keep us updated if you get further info. By the way is your 340 a 2017. Thanks

[SWMOChris]

Originally Posted by Elizog

chris, please keep us updated if you get further info. By the way is your 340 a 2017. Thanks

Yes, 2017 340ix

[tparm]

Don't know what it means about the EPA, but my CA just confirmed my PCD date for September 1! Still seems like a long way of, but at least I have a date.

[NatiD82]

Check this link out, The EPA apparently has already reviewed the B58 engines.

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find....n=sbs&id=37961

I ordered a 440i convertible which has the B58 engine.

[GatorDeac]

Same car I ordered. This is good info, thanks. I am going to call my CA and see if I can get an update. Will let you know

[NatiD82]

Originally Posted by GatorDeac

Same car I ordered. This is good info, thanks. I am going to call my CA and see if I can get an update. Will let you know

Awesome, What color combo did you do? Packages? (I have Imperial Blue/Beige interior).

[GatorDeac]

I went with Alpine White with the M Sport Black leather interior with Blue stitching. The only option I didn't get was the wireless charging/hotspot thing.

As to our cars and the EPA still holding them hostage, still no say on when the release happens.

[cmplaya]

now how about that mppsk

[GatorDeac]

Not yet.....

[tiseminger]

Yes...great news! Have had a 440GC sitting in Charleston port for about a week. Good luck to everyone getting delivery. Hoping for 9/15 PCD in South Carolina. Only bummer is the factory is closed for tours...due to capacity expansion.
Love my '07 base 328, but can't wait to move on.

[GatorDeac]

According to my CA, still no release/Monroney label for b58 yet. BMW supposedly "working hard" to get it done. My CA says I can't get scheduled for PDC until release from EPA.

It has now been since July 28 that my car has been impounded. I am ready to get my car.

[GatorDeac]

FREEDOM!!!!! I now have a PCD date of 8/29!!!!!! HOORAY!!!!