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It's good to be back in a BMW after a lengthy absence.
In April I ordered a 2019 440i xDrive Gran Coupe in Estoril Blue with an Oyster White interior. This was my first custom order and I thought I would share my experience with anyone who is going through it for the first time. Anyone who has gone through a custom order knows the waiting for any news on the cars progress and pending delivery date is an agonizing experience.

Here are the dates and timelines for my order. Please be aware this is for a Canadian order, so times could vary for other locations.
TIMELINES
April 7, 2018 - Ordered the car.
April 12, 2018 - April production date confirmed.
April 26, 2018 - Car was born in Germany.
April 28, 2018 - VIN Number Received.
In early May, the car was shipped from Germany aboard the Elektra.
May 23, 2018 - Car arrived in Halifax, Canada.
HUGE FREAKING DELAY BETWEEN HALIFAX AND CONCORD. Blamed on the lack of rail cars to transport the cars. Issue is still ongoing.
June 14, 2018 - Car finally arrived in Concord, Ontario.
June 18, 2018 - Received an email informing me that the car had arrived at the dealership.
June 21, 2018 - Took delivery of the car.
So roughly 11 weeks from ordering to delivery.

The weather in this area has been crappy, so I have not had the heart to take her out and get her dirty. :-) Things are looking good for this weekend though.

Cheers Shane