N20 global shortage!

SomeRandomer123 · 04-04-2012, 06:49 PM

As some of you may have noticed, my 328i is expected to be delayed due to huge demand. The factory can keep up with making the car itself but I've found out there are a lack of 28i N20 motors because they are more popular than anticipated! My dealer says this is a global shortage so all orders for 328i's will be affected, as they have no engine to put in it!!

He is trying his best to get me back on the scheduled date as my 330d goes on the 28th May, 2 days after I was supposed to pick up my 328i, so he will keep me updated, but looking most likely there will be a delay to the 14/06 time. I'll keep you updated too! Anyone else with 328i delays?

I blame Fisker! Their new "Atlantic" is using the N20 in 28i trim to charge the EV batteries!! :P

svache · 04-04-2012, 08:49 PM

Wow if that's for real, then I'm glad I ordered mine in time =)

MacAttackBMW · 04-04-2012, 09:22 PM

Guess they should upgrade you to a 335i free of charge.

SomeRandomer123 · 04-05-2012, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MacAttackBMW

Guess they should upgrade you to a 335i free of charge.

I know right! :P If I didn't have to pay BIK, I would be trying my best!!

E90Fleet · 04-05-2012, 02:41 AM

Sounds more like your dealer sold your 328i slot from under you.

DrivenByE30 · 04-05-2012, 02:57 AM

4000 BMWs for the Olympics anyone ?

is the N20 used within the BMW hybrids line?

J1n · 04-05-2012, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Sounds more like your dealer sold your 328i slot from under you.

Yup just happened to my friend too.. the dealer managed to get more profit of some other customer and traded your spot man.

PrinceBarin · 04-05-2012, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Sounds more like your dealer sold your 328i slot from under you.

Fact.

SomeRandomer123 · 04-05-2012, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by PrinceBarin

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Sounds more like your dealer sold your 328i slot from under you.

Fact.

Really? Is that what you reckon? I have almost £8k of optional extras on it!! They should be rubbing their hands at the margin they will make. Hmm, interesting...
Although I drive a hard bargain, as well as a 330d!

SomeRandomer123 · 04-05-2012, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

4000 BMWs for the Olympics anyone ?

is the N20 used within the BMW hybrids line?

Don't think so. ActiveHybrid 5 (F10) uses N55 35i and the F30's they are using are all N47 powered 320ed's (Efficient Dynamics). 7 Series will be using N57 30d. Mind you, the N20 isn't available in any F01 variant. Nope, don't believe any N20 variations are being used in the London Olympics...

J1n · 04-05-2012, 05:02 AM

If you are dissatisfied with the dealer just check out some other dealer and explain to them your concerns with your current dealer and see if they can source you the same car earlier and even cheaper. They will definitely price match at the bare minimum

SomeRandomer123 · 04-05-2012, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by J1n

If you are dissatisfied with the dealer just check out some other dealer and explain to them your concerns with your current dealer and see if they can source you the same car earlier and even cheaper. They will definitely price match at the bare minimum

I'm hugely satisfied with the dealer and they have just been awarded best BMW UK dealership! They're absoloutely fantastic but I will be investigating this episode based on what people are saying here...
The car has been on order since late February and I said I don't want it till 26th March 'cos my 330d lease ends on the 28th. What annoys me is that they have had all this time to fanny about and only now (49 days away from 26th March) am I told it could be delayed! Ugh, he needs to confirm it yet but wants to be honest with us which is good of him. I hope it is a genuine N20 shortage and not just my ordering being shafted. Meh, time will tell!

J1n · 04-05-2012, 06:08 AM

Ah so you ordered in March... I've been told from numerous dealers that deliveries times would be roughly 2 months on average..

Frankisme · 04-05-2012, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SomeRandomer123

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Originally Posted by J1n

If you are dissatisfied with the dealer just check out some other dealer and explain to them your concerns with your current dealer and see if they can source you the same car earlier and even cheaper. They will definitely price match at the bare minimum

I'm hugely satisfied with the dealer and they have just been awarded best BMW UK dealership! They're absoloutely fantastic but I will be investigating this episode based on what people are saying here...
The car has been on order since late February and I said I don't want it till 26th March 'cos my 330d lease ends on the 28th. What annoys me is that they have had all this time to fanny about and only now (49 days away from 26th March) am I told it could be delayed! Ugh, he needs to confirm it yet but wants to be honest with us which is good of him. I hope it is a genuine N20 shortage and not just my ordering being shafted. Meh, time will tell!

I ordered a 328 on March 10 and is enroute to US now. I don't think your getting a straight story.

xit2050 · 04-05-2012, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by J1n

Ah so you ordered in March... I've been told from numerous dealers that deliveries times would be roughly 2 months on average..

In Belgium we're being quoted 4 months now...

So ordering now, would mean delivery early August.

Q4P · 04-05-2012, 06:43 AM

Does every new BMW in Europe have to be ordered? There are none on the lots? I can walk into any BMW dealer here in the USA and have at least 4 N20s to choose from immediately. I was at a dealership yesterday that probably had 10 to choose from.

J1n · 04-05-2012, 07:16 AM

All in Aus need to be ordered . SInce US is the biggest market makes sense that they have first dibs.

Feanor · 04-05-2012, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by J1n

All in Aus need to be ordered . SInce US is the biggest market makes sense that they have first dibs.

The US is only the biggest market by country - the EU is a much bigger market by, well, market (it being a single market and all).

Q4P · 04-05-2012, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by J1n

All in Aus need to be ordered . SInce US is the biggest market makes sense that they have first dibs.

That's too bad. I could have chosen any line, any color and essentially any package options and probably even haggled the price a little. If they didn't have one that I liked, they could have probably pulled one from another dealer and have anything I wanted within probably a week.

Sephanite · 04-05-2012, 07:53 AM

Aus march order is July delivery for 328's

J1n · 04-05-2012, 08:02 AM

wow 4 months is a long time

KneeDragr · 04-05-2012, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Q4P

Does every new BMW in Europe have to be ordered? There are none on the lots? I can walk into any BMW dealer here in the USA and have at least 4 N20s to choose from immediately. I was at a dealership yesterday that probably had 10 to choose from.

The dealerships around here have plenty to chose from but they are mostly maxxed out options, 46-50k price tags.

Im looking at buying a stripped down Sport model with the only options the variable steering, the paddle shifters, and the adjustable M suspension. There is nothing close to that anywhere around here, my local dealer did an inventory search.

So I will be ordering, after I do that Drive for USA thing and get my 1000$ certificate.

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SomeRandomer123 Colonel 303 Rep 2,612 Posts Drives: F30 328i Luxury - Sport Auto Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lancashire, North West England, UK iTrader: (0)	N20 global shortage! As some of you may have noticed, my 328i is expected to be delayed due to huge demand. The factory can keep up with making the car itself but I've found out there are a lack of 28i N20 motors because they are more popular than anticipated! My dealer says this is a global shortage so all orders for 328i's will be affected, as they have no engine to put in it!! He is trying his best to get me back on the scheduled date as my 330d goes on the 28th May, 2 days after I was supposed to pick up my 328i, so he will keep me updated, but looking most likely there will be a delay to the 14/06 time. I'll keep you updated too! Anyone else with 328i delays? I blame Fisker! Their new "Atlantic" is using the N20 in 28i trim to charge the EV batteries!! :P __________________ Gone: 2006 BMW E60 520d SE 6MT Gone: 2009 BMW E90-LCI 330d SE 6MT Current: 2012 F30 328i Luxury 8AT On Order: 2015 Audi A6 Avant Ultra, Black Edition (sorry!)
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J1n Lieutenant Colonel 65 Rep 1,549 Posts Drives: R8 V8 '14 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne CBD iTrader: (0)	Ah so you ordered in March... I've been told from numerous dealers that deliveries times would be roughly 2 months on average..
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Q4P Colonel 83 Rep 2,291 Posts Drives: Too Much Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: World iTrader: (0)	Does every new BMW in Europe have to be ordered? There are none on the lots? I can walk into any BMW dealer here in the USA and have at least 4 N20s to choose from immediately. I was at a dealership yesterday that probably had 10 to choose from. __________________ 2jZ + RB26 + 4G63 + LS9 + N54 =
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J1n Lieutenant Colonel 65 Rep 1,549 Posts Drives: R8 V8 '14 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne CBD iTrader: (0)	All in Aus need to be ordered . SInce US is the biggest market makes sense that they have first dibs.
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