Right production number, wrong car?!?!

IcebergM4 · 02-20-2014, 07:50 PM

Hey guys,

I received my production number today finally and I was thrilled until I entered it in bmwusa.com. I tried to add my car using the production number I was given and it's pulling up the WRONG CAR! My car is an AW 435i and the site shows a GLACIER SILVER 435i. Seriously, WTF?

I'm very frustrated at this point and I'd like any and all advice please. Thank you all in advance for your time and patience.

drexplode · 02-20-2014, 07:52 PM

be patient, once it starts production then the order specs will show correctly. Otherwise, start the freaking out.

auf Deutsch · 02-20-2014, 07:57 PM

Call your CA asap just to be sure. Most likely, it's pre production bugs. Bmwusa is not the go to source btw.

IcebergM4 · 02-20-2014, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drexplode

be patient, once it starts production then the order specs will show correctly. Otherwise, start the freaking out.

I sure hope so Drex, thanks.

IcebergM4 · 02-20-2014, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by auf Deutsche

Call your CA asap just to be sure. Most likely, it's pre production bugs. Bmwusa is not the go to source btw.

I sure will and I sent her an email, but she's off tomorrow. I'm new to this and I feel silly, what is the go to source by the way? I appreciate your help.

auf Deutsch · 02-20-2014, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceberg3

I sure will and I sent her an email, but she's off tomorrow. I'm new to this and I feel silly, what is the go to source by the way? I appreciate your help.

She is!

jadnashuanh · 02-20-2014, 08:09 PM

My current car is a 2011, so my info may be old. I found that the BMWUSA site that you as a user can get to, is way behind on the status, and isn't updated all that often. Your best bet is the sales rep. If you're really worried, talk to her manager and have him verify the info for you...the database they can get to is much closer to the production reality than the customer copy.

IcebergM4 · 02-20-2014, 08:11 PM

What is the go to source for this information? There has to be something more reliable than Bmwusa.com

IcebergM4 · 02-20-2014, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jadnashuanh

My current car is a 2011, so my info may be old. I found that the BMWUSA site that you as a user can get to, is way behind on the status, and isn't updated all that often. Your best bet is the sales rep. If you're really worried, talk to her manager and have him verify the info for you...the database they can get to is much closer to the production reality than the customer copy.

Thanks man.

Professor///M · 02-20-2014, 08:16 PM

What happens is that they have a production number for a car that is their allotment. What they can do is assign this to you, along with your order specifics. Once they assign a VIN, then you should check it across the vin decoders to be sure that it's ok.

My 2014 vehicle production number was initially a 335 in black, with only a few options. Within about 3-5 days of getting the VIN, the car color online, and information popped up to my correct vehicle - Alpine white.

Hope this is helpful. Just stay on top of it with the dealer.

drexplode · 02-20-2014, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceberg3

I sure hope so Drex, thanks.

mine did the exact same thing. don't sweat it.

if it goes into production incorrectly then B&M to your SA and get a new production number. Another 1-2 weeks isn't going to kill you...

IcebergM4 · 02-20-2014, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAMidge

What happens is that they have a production number for a car that is their allotment. What they can do is assign this to you, along with your order specifics. Once they assign a VIN, then you should check it across the vin decoders to be sure that it's ok.

My 2014 vehicle production number was initially a 335 in black, with only a few options. Within about 3-5 days of getting the VIN, the car color online, and information popped up to my correct vehicle - Alpine white.

Hope this is helpful. Just stay on top of it with the dealer.

Thanks bro!

This is exactly what my CA and manager just told me. I'm happy now, lol.

Professor///M · 02-20-2014, 09:12 PM

So why don't you bless us with the model you ordered and specs!

IcebergM4 · 02-20-2014, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAMidge

So why don't you bless us with the model you ordered and specs!

Lol, sure no problem

2014 435i

M Sport
AW/CR
8 spd auto
19" wheels
Cold weather
Driver assist
DHP
Premium
Technology
Harmon Kardon sound
M Sport brakes
M Performance Power Kit
M Performance Exhaust
black kidney grills

IcebergM4 · 02-20-2014, 09:36 PM

They're also throwing in tint for free

nathan.r007 · 02-21-2014, 11:16 AM

Mine did the same thing recently! Ordered a 14' 328i EBII with Coral Red and it showed a Gray modern line, but after a week or so changed the picture to my car!

Ordered from David @ Steve Thomas... He assured me not to worry, so far so good! 👍

Hernandiaz11 · 02-21-2014, 01:36 PM

This is the best thread I was able to find while tracking my car:

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=680467

Congrats on your order Iceberg.
It should be arriving at my dealership next week.

IcebergM4 · 02-21-2014, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hernandiaz11

This is the best thread I was able to find while tracking my car:

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=680467

Congrats on your order Iceberg.
It should be arriving at my dealership next week.

Thanks Hernandiaz, all the best to you and your fine machine as well.

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jadnashuanh Major 50 Rep 1,061 Posts Drives: 535iGT x-drive; i3 BEV Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	My current car is a 2011, so my info may be old. I found that the BMWUSA site that you as a user can get to, is way behind on the status, and isn't updated all that often. Your best bet is the sales rep. If you're really worried, talk to her manager and have him verify the info for you...the database they can get to is much closer to the production reality than the customer copy.
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IcebergM4 Major 361 Rep 1,060 Posts Drives: '23 M4C Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoFlo iTrader: (1)	What is the go to source for this information? There has to be something more reliable than Bmwusa.com
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Professor///M Brigadier General 819 Rep 3,341 Posts Drives: 2022 M3, 2022 X5 40i; Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northeast iTrader: (5) Garage List 2022 BMW M3 Comp. [0.00] 2016 BMW X5 35i [10.00]	What happens is that they have a production number for a car that is their allotment. What they can do is assign this to you, along with your order specifics. Once they assign a VIN, then you should check it across the vin decoders to be sure that it's ok. My 2014 vehicle production number was initially a 335 in black, with only a few options. Within about 3-5 days of getting the VIN, the car color online, and information popped up to my correct vehicle - Alpine white. Hope this is helpful. Just stay on top of it with the dealer.
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Professor///M Brigadier General 819 Rep 3,341 Posts Drives: 2022 M3, 2022 X5 40i; Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northeast iTrader: (5) Garage List 2022 BMW M3 Comp. [0.00] 2016 BMW X5 35i [10.00]	So why don't you bless us with the model you ordered and specs!
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Hernandiaz11 Banned 56 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 2014 435i M-Sport 6-Speed Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Michigan iTrader: (3)	This is the best thread I was able to find while tracking my car: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=680467 Congrats on your order Iceberg. It should be arriving at my dealership next week.
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