[sushkr]

Originally Posted by doomsday runner

June 2016, surely this can't be right?

Is this delay only with diesel engines or with petrol engines as well? This is absolutely crazy. Who will buy new cars then?

[bama123]

I ordered my 320D GT on 20 October and it will probably arrive in the second week of Februari

[Billfitz]

Originally Posted by sushkr

Is this delay only with diesel engines or with petrol engines as well? This is absolutely crazy. Who will buy new cars then?

There's always those on the lot. That's where most production goes to, not custom orders. Just one of the dealers in Boston, for instance, has 862 new BMW in stock. If you keep your eyes open you can usually find what you want, or at least close enough to it. I narrowed down what model I wanted, with a range of options and colors, and within a few weeks one popped up. If you absolutely positively must have a custom build you're at the mercy of the production schedule.

[rapid64k]

Originally Posted by icecold601

Oh my word. My dealer just told me that my 330d GT production week is now June 2016?! WHAT? This is absolutely appalling. Really annoyed. Guess what, my f*#^ing Fiat had the same clutch problem and now it's busted and in the garage again for repairs. Seriously bad mood now. Looks like I may need to get a temporary car for the 7 months until June...

WOW STUFF ME That can't be right surely? Even with Christmas it shouldn't take THAT long.

My car took around 5 weeks 3 days and allachie9's car about the same I think.
I think you will get it well before that.

[doomsday runner]

Originally Posted by rapid64k

WOW STUFF ME That can't be right surely? Even with Christmas it shouldn't take THAT long.

My car took around 5 weeks 3 days and allachie9's car about the same I think.
I think you will get it well before that.

My latest 335d F30 that I collected in Sept also only took 6 weeks to arrive at the dealership. The same dealership has told me my 335d GT will arrive in April at the latest!

[EstorilBlueBob]

Originally Posted by icecold601

Oh my word. My dealer just told me that my 330d GT production week is now June 2016?! WHAT? This is absolutely appalling. Really annoyed. Guess what, my f*#^ing Fiat had the same clutch problem and now it's busted and in the garage again for repairs. Seriously bad mood now. Looks like I may need to get a temporary car for the 7 months until June...

The dealer you ordered off must have demo vehicles on order so in theory they should be able to put your order into one of their build slots and vice versa? I may be wrong but I thought that was possible, and that would explain how some folks builds happen within days of ordering, and others wait a month before anything happens.

Did you order your GT in response to the recent raft of mega deals on the bigger engined models?

[icecold601]

This is the screenshot I received from my dealer with personal information deleted. To be honest, I don't think BMW know themselves the exact production week else they wouldn't keep changing it every couple of weeks so here's to hope.

I'm sorry if I'm coming across as massively impatient, it's just that I need a car to replace my current liabilitymobile which is causing me far too much trouble for what it's worth.

The GT is super sweet though and will totally be worth the wait for the car itself, I'm sure of it. You guys seem to be having great fun and I want in too!

Originally Posted by EstorilBlueBob

The dealer you ordered off must have demo vehicles on order so in theory they should be able to put your order into one of their build slots and vice versa? I may be wrong but I thought that was possible, and that would explain how some folks builds happen within days of ordering, and others wait a month before anything happens.

Did you order your GT in response to the recent raft of mega deals on the bigger engined models?

Yes, I came in on the deal bandwagon although I need the custom spec as I have a strong requirement for M Sport Suspension deletion for the sake of mid/lower back support. I was initially looking at the 1 Series and 2 Series Active Tourer which may have resided in my budget at some point but I feel like the 3 GT is a winner for my needs. I'm not going to lie though, I wouldn't have taken it without the recent deals for budgetary reasons.

[EstorilBlueBob]

Originally Posted by icecold601

This is the screenshot I received from my dealer with personal information deleted. To be honest, I don't think BMW know themselves the exact production week else they wouldn't keep changing it every couple of weeks so here's to hope.

I'm sorry if I'm coming across as massively impatient, it's just that I need a car to replace my current liabilitymobile which is causing me far too much trouble for what it's worth.

The GT is super sweet though and will totally be worth the wait for the car itself, I'm sure of it. You guys seem to be having great fun and I want in too!

Yes, I came in on the deal bandwagon although I need the custom spec as I have a strong requirement for M Sport Suspension deletion for the sake of mid/lower back support. I was initially looking at the 1 Series and 2 Series Active Tourer which may have resided in my budget at some point but I feel like the 3 GT is a winner for my needs. I'm not going to lie though, I wouldn't have taken it without the recent deals for budgetary reasons.

I'm just an impoverished northerner so I wouldn't have ordered a 3 litre GT if it hadn't been a cracking deal either.

If you have the order number you can get on chat with BMW customer services really easily and check the build status code, and expected delivery date etc. I'm on chat with em daily so they are getting sick of me now

Build status codes below;

0000 Cancelled
0037 Model or Feature Unavailable
0077 No Quota Available
0097qq No Current Event Allocated
0500 Cannot be Scheduled

1100 Scheduled
1200 Scheduled for Production
5000 Confirmed for Production
5050 Chassis Number Allocated
5055 Confirmed by Production Control

5100 Bodyshop Start
5190 Bodyshop Complete
5200 Paintshop Start
5270 Paintshop Complete
5300 Pre-Assembly Start
5400 Assembly Start
5500 Assembly Complete

6000 Transfer to Distribution
8200 Released to Carrier
9000 Departed Plant
9615/35/45 In Storage
9610/20/30/40/50/60 In Transit
9800 Arrived Dealer

[doomsday runner]

Just had an update from my dealership, they have confirmed a build W/C Feb 15th and expected delivery date of W/C March 21st.

[rapid64k]

Originally Posted by doomsday runner

Just had an update from my dealership, they have confirmed a build W/C Feb 15th and expected delivery date of W/C March 21st.

Not long then before you get the drive of your life

[doomsday runner]

Originally Posted by rapid64k

Not long then before you get the drive of your life

I already have a F30 335d M Sport LCI, so know what to expect, just getting the GT to replace the work horse Audi.

[rapid64k]

I remember your post from before just messing with you.

Very nice ride you have there.

I'm sure you will enjoy you GT when it arrives. Maybe not as thrilling as your F30 but it does have its own niche market.

[doomsday runner]

Originally Posted by rapid64k

I remember your post from before just messing with you.

Very nice ride you have there.

I'm sure you will enjoy you GT when it arrives. Maybe not as thrilling as your F30 but it does have its own niche market.

To be honest I am happy with my F30 335d (my second one now), just time to replace the the Audi, was looking at a 335d touring, but the price I was given on the 335dGT was unbelievable and after checking out the space in one, I was sold.

[rapid64k]

Originally Posted by doomsday runner

To be honest I am happy with my F30 335d (my second one now), just time to replace the the Audi, was looking at a 335d touring, but the price I was given on the 335dGT was unbelievable and after checking out the space in one, I was sold.

When you do receive your GT could you post back here and let us know your findings and feelings about the GT.

[doomsday runner]

Originally Posted by rapid64k

When you do receive your GT could you post back here and let us know your findings and feelings about the GT.

Its due at the dealership on W/C March 21st, The Audi is not due to go back until April 24th, Ill post some photos and give feedback and compare it against the F30.

[rapid64k]

Originally Posted by doomsday runner

Its due at the dealership on W/C March 21st, The Audi is not due to go back until April 24th, Ill post some photos and give feedback and compare it against the F30.

Thank I will keep an eye out for it really interested in your thoughts.

[doomsday runner]

Originally Posted by rapid64k

Thank I will keep an eye out for it really interested in your thoughts.

Got to be honest, i have never even test drove a GT, still confident ill be happy with it though!

[doomsday runner]

This was my old F30 335d and old E92.

[rapid64k]

Originally Posted by doomsday runner

Got to be honest, i have never even test drove a GT, still confident ill be happy with it though!

Very nice, I think you will enjoy the change of driving position in the GT.

Seems like you have had quite a few 3 Series, I am really looking forward to your feed back on your GT.

As for myself I have had 2 x 3 series so decided that my next car would be a 4 GC or a 5 series.

I test drove the 4GC and to me it felt like a 3 series to me nothing special except for looks.

So I test drove a 5 series and for some reason it didn't appeal to me. I was just about to leave the show room when I spotted the 3 GT I took it for a test drive and decided there and then that I wanted one.

[icecold601]

Oh man, doomsday I'm in love with your wheels on both your new and old 335d models!

Wow, I ordered my 330d GT around the end of October, beginning of November. I will definitely be giving my dealer a call on Monday morning to see what the status is of my delivery too.

On another note, some crazy 330e deals flying around.

Helping a family member order a 330e M Sport Saloon on a Personal Contract Hire on 6+23, 8k miles @ £240/month inc. VAT, options to be decided. GB Vehicle Contracts is the place but spoke to Sytner and I believe they have something very similar too if anyone's interested in a hybrid.

[doomsday runner]

Originally Posted by icecold601

Oh man, doomsday I'm in love with your wheels on both your new and old 335d models!

Wow, I ordered my 330d GT around the end of October, beginning of November. I will definitely be giving my dealer a call on Monday morning to see what the status is of my delivery too.

On another note, some crazy 330e deals flying around.

Helping a family member order a 330e M Sport Saloon on a Personal Contract Hire on 6+23, 8k miles @ £240/month inc. VAT, options to be decided. GB Vehicle Contracts is the place but spoke to Sytner and I believe they have something very similar too if anyone's interested in a hybrid.

Just before I ordered the 335d GT, I got some prices on a 330E, it was coming out at £200 a month more than the 335d GT. Looks like there are some good deals on 330E now. I was looking at business contract hire, 3+33, 35k p.a and that was £459.00 for 335d M Sport with Plus pack, adaptive suspension and heated seats. Same spec for 330E was £650.00.

[icecold601]

Originally Posted by doomsday runner

I already have a F30 335d M Sport LCI, so know what to expect, just getting the GT to replace the work horse Audi.

Originally Posted by doomsday runner

This was my old F30 335d and old E92.

Originally Posted by doomsday runner

Just before I ordered the 335d GT, I got some prices on a 330E, it was coming out at £200 a month more than the 335d GT. Looks like there are some good deals on 330E now. I was looking at business contract hire, 3+33, 35k p.a and that was £459.00 for 335d M Sport with Plus pack, adaptive suspension and heated seats. Same spec for 330E was £650.00.

330e is cool, but my personal opinion is that the hybrid still has many disadvantages. Power vs weight not favourable vs 330i and then you have to charge the battery which is cool but surely annoying after a while? I think it has a lot of advantages too but you can't beat a 335d for power and economy. I have the (probably older) version of that engine in my 740d and it's absolutely wonderful.

tl;dr I'd take the 330e for the deal right now, but price no object I'd hold out and take a top petrol or diesel.