340 deliveries (US)

NightWriter · 08-05-2015, 01:08 PM

FYI...

I just heard from my dealer. My 340i is on a ship, scheduled to arrive in port at the end of next week. However, because it's a new model, it's still undergoing EPA/Treasury/Customs certifications, so until those things are finalized, they won't release them from the port. And, in my case, the Performance Center won't commit to a specific delivery date until they're ironed out.

The dealer made it sound like the process couldn't start until my car arrives, but if it's a general certification for the model, it seems like it could be done earlier. I'm not clear on this process and why BMW waited until customer cars are actually arriving before finalizing this?

justinnum1 · 08-05-2015, 01:16 PM

Considering LCI's are close and at some dealers, expect it to happen within the next week or two.

visualguy · 08-05-2015, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by NightWriter

I'm not clear on this process and why BMW waited until customer cars are actually arriving before finalizing this?

That's how they normally do it... They wait until a batch of new model production cars arrives, and then they use cars from this batch for testing. Meanwhile, the cars get delayed at the port.

This is very annoying - the same thing happened when I got my M5 when it was a new model. The cars were just sitting at the port waiting for federal and CA certs.

NightWriter · 08-05-2015, 06:30 PM

Just learned a little more information. For some timeframe, customs agents randomly select vehicles of a new model and subject them to some observations/testing. I don't know the details of what's involved, but I hope crash testing isn't part of the procedure.

So, if my car is skipped over, it sails on through. Otherwise, it's up to a ten-day process until it's released back to BMW. And the performance center therefore won't commit to a delivery date until they know its status.

visualguy · 08-05-2015, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by NightWriter

Just learned a little more information. For some timeframe, customs agents randomly select vehicles of a new model and subject them to some observations/testing. I don't know the details of what's involved, but I hope crash testing isn't part of the procedure.

So, if my car is skipped over, it sails on through. Otherwise, it's up to a ten-day process until it's released back to BMW. And the performance center therefore won't commit to a delivery date until they know its status.

Yes, that happens too, and you definitely want to keep your fingers crossed that it doesn't get picked (and not just because of the delay...)

By the way, based on fueleconomy.gov EPA hasn't happened for the 340i yet, so I don't think any 340i will be sailing through the port any time soon. It's even worse in CA where ARB needs to be done.

claykin · 08-05-2015, 06:50 PM

This is the reason for the potential hold up. Anytime BMW (or any new car) has a change that could impact fuel economy/emissions its subject to this approval/testing.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monroney_sticker

jww///95 · 08-05-2015, 07:42 PM

There's a thread on the f8x m forum... Apparently the epa holds for all 2016 bmws were cleared a week or so ago. Dealer may not be fully in the loop so might want to call bmwusa 800# to confirm.

visualguy · 08-05-2015, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jww///95

There's a thread on the f8x m forum... Apparently the epa holds for all 2016 bmws were cleared a week or so ago. Dealer may not be fully in the loop so might want to call bmwusa 800# to confirm.

Yes - the 340i indeed shows up on the EPA spreadsheet that was attached to that thread.

The ARB doc was just for the M3/M4, so not sure what the status is for the 340i.

jww///95 · 08-05-2015, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by visualguy

Yes - the 340i indeed shows up on the EPA spreadsheet that was attached to that thread.

The ARB doc was just for the M3/M4, so not sure what the status is for the 340i.

Yeah no love for the CA guys!

NightWriter · 08-05-2015, 08:33 PM

Thanks, guys. For those looking, the thread is at http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1153620.

Looks like the 340i (and xDrive) have already passed the EPA hold. I'll touch base with my CA.

jww///95 · 08-05-2015, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by NightWriter

Thanks, guys. For those looking, the thread is at http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1153620.

Looks like the 340i (and xDrive) have already passed the EPA hold. I'll touch base with my CA.

Who's your dealer?

I'm a week behind you on the water with my '16 328d waggy and also in MD...

NightWriter · 08-05-2015, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jww///95

Who's your dealer?

I'm a week behind you on the water with my '16 328d waggy and also in MD...

Northwest BMW. Not the closest, but very responsive and thorough, from what I've seen thus far. And I got a bad vibe from the closer dealer.

Are you picking up at PCD as well or locally? It pains me slightly that my boat will be docking in Baltimore before steaming onward Charleston.

And congrats on the 328d wagon. Very lust-worthy.

Jbrock22 · 08-06-2015, 07:53 AM

My dealer says that they can't get my 340I order in yet. I live in PA. Its been a month.

jww///95 · 08-06-2015, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by NightWriter

Northwest BMW. Not the closest, but very responsive and thorough, from what I've seen thus far. And I got a bad vibe from the closer dealer.

Are you picking up at PCD as well or locally? It pains me slightly that my boat will be docking in Baltimore before steaming onward Charleston.

And congrats on the 328d wagon. Very lust-worthy.

Thx!

No PCD for me... I've got a bunch of buddies at BMW of Catonsville so taking delivery directly from the dealer in a couple weeks. Enjoy the trip, i've heard it's a blast!

rambalu80 · 08-06-2015, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jbrock22

My dealer says that they can't get my 340I order in yet. I live in PA. Its been a month.

Find another dealer.

fusion0389 · 08-06-2015, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rambalu80

Find another dealer.

I agree, when i ordered my 2016 328i the dealer i was working with had 340 allocations to give me if i wanted to go with one... Find a new dealer.

RPM90 · 08-07-2015, 04:21 PM

My 340i Msport has finished production and is now waiting to be given to a carrier.
Pretty quick.
It was scheduled for early August start but actually went into production a few days early on 7.29.

Nice.

NightWriter · 08-07-2015, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RPM90

My 340i Msport has finished production and is now waiting to be given to a carrier.
Pretty quick.
It was scheduled for early August start but actually went into production a few days early on 7.29.

Nice.

Well done! With the delays I'll probably be facing at the port (and then for finding a PCD vacancy), you'll probably have yours first.

Headwind · 08-08-2015, 12:18 PM

RPM90 I am in exact same situation. Ordered 340i xDrive. It's a SA build. Update yesterday "waiting to be released to carrier". Geez I hope its not too long or impacted by rumored summer shutdown.

ArizSun21 · 08-11-2015, 08:47 AM

Mine is on a ship and scheduled to arrive in the U.S. on 8/18!
NightWriter I wonder if our cars are on the same ship since I am also in Maryland?

NightWriter · 08-11-2015, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ArizSun21

Mine is on a ship and scheduled to arrive in the U.S. on 8/18!
NightWriter I wonder if our cars are on the same ship since I am also in Maryland?

Sweet NSX!

My 340i is aboard the Brasilia Highway and is, I believe, in the port of Baltimore today(!), before it continues on down the coast to Charleston, SC. I hope to take delivery by the end of the month, but I still don't have a confirmation date yet from PCD because of potential EPA-related holdups at the port.

Pamela · 08-11-2015, 04:40 PM

The first arrival of any new model will always be delivered to the dealers who have order the cars when it's just in process of making.

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NightWriter Colonel 4844 Rep 2,744 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Pure Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	340 deliveries (US) FYI... I just heard from my dealer. My 340i is on a ship, scheduled to arrive in port at the end of next week. However, because it's a new model, it's still undergoing EPA/Treasury/Customs certifications, so until those things are finalized, they won't release them from the port. And, in my case, the Performance Center won't commit to a specific delivery date until they're ironed out. The dealer made it sound like the process couldn't start until my car arrives, but if it's a general certification for the model, it seems like it could be done earlier. I'm not clear on this process and why BMW waited until customer cars are actually arriving before finalizing this?
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justinnum1 Major General 651 Rep 5,803 Posts Drives: 2018 330i Msport 6mt Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Considering LCI's are close and at some dealers, expect it to happen within the next week or two. __________________ F30 330i Alpine white/Coral red Msport 6MT
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NightWriter Colonel 4844 Rep 2,744 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Pure Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Just learned a little more information. For some timeframe, customs agents randomly select vehicles of a new model and subject them to some observations/testing. I don't know the details of what's involved, but I hope crash testing isn't part of the procedure. So, if my car is skipped over, it sails on through. Otherwise, it's up to a ten-day process until it's released back to BMW. And the performance center therefore won't commit to a delivery date until they know its status.
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claykin Brigadier General 1588 Rep 4,553 Posts Drives: various BMW Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	This is the reason for the potential hold up. Anytime BMW (or any new car) has a change that could impact fuel economy/emissions its subject to this approval/testing. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monroney_sticker __________________ 2023 840GC \| 2021 740i \| 2019 X3
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NightWriter Colonel 4844 Rep 2,744 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Pure Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Thanks, guys. For those looking, the thread is at http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1153620. Looks like the 340i (and xDrive) have already passed the EPA hold. I'll touch base with my CA.
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Jbrock22 Captain 222 Rep 821 Posts Drives: 2pw Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List BMW [0.00]	My dealer says that they can't get my 340I order in yet. I live in PA. Its been a month.
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RPM90 Major General 890 Rep 7,047 Posts Drives: 340i M-sport AT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	My 340i Msport has finished production and is now waiting to be given to a carrier. Pretty quick. It was scheduled for early August start but actually went into production a few days early on 7.29. Nice.
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Headwind Enlisted Member 20 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Southeastern PA iTrader: (0)	RPM90 I am in exact same situation. Ordered 340i xDrive. It's a SA build. Update yesterday "waiting to be released to carrier". Geez I hope its not too long or impacted by rumored summer shutdown.
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Pamela Private 6 Rep 55 Posts Drives: Hayden Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	The first arrival of any new model will always be delivered to the dealers who have order the cars when it's just in process of making.
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