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      07-31-2018, 08:31 AM   #23
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Isn't DAB standard though ?

I'm pretty sure I didn't have to spec it on my car, but it's certainly included.
Not in the EU, we don't use it much.
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      08-06-2018, 06:43 PM   #24
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It’s been 11 days since mybmw site moved to “production starts” with no further progress. Waiting for this build is worse than watching paint dry. It better be worth it lol
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      08-06-2018, 07:09 PM   #25
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It’s been 11 days since mybmw site moved to “production starts” with no further progress. Waiting for this build is worse than watching paint dry. It better be worth it lol
I have no firm knowledge, but was just watching the same process on my car a couple of weeks ago. I decided that "production started" included all the gathering and sorting of all the parts that were needed during the entire assembly process. Delays might mean some parts are temporarily unavailable.
BTW, mine was in the same status for 6 days before it moved to "Body shop". 2 or 3 days later, it was done.
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It’s been 11 days since mybmw site moved to “production starts” with no further progress. Waiting for this build is worse than watching paint dry. It better be worth it lol
I'm right there with you. I went "Production begins" status on 7/19 and "Exterior body assembly begins" 7/27 (11 days ago) and nothing since. :/ Total production time should only be 7-10 days, so I am assuming there is a delay in updating the status.

Not seeing any progress makes the wait all the more excruciating!
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      08-07-2018, 07:08 AM   #27
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I'm right there with you. I went "Production begins" status on 7/19 and "Exterior body assembly begins" 7/27 (11 days ago) and nothing since. :/ Total production time should only be 7-10 days, so I am assuming there is a delay in updating the status.

Not seeing any progress makes the wait all the more excruciating!
True but I’m still on “production begins” and I placed my order 7/16. I just hope it comes by mid September
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      08-13-2018, 11:36 AM   #28
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Update....still on production begins. As per BMW my car is "scheduled" for completion by 8/23. I wonder if the site just doesn't update in sync with whats actually happening
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      08-13-2018, 03:53 PM   #29
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I've been on "Exterior body assembly begins" since 7/27. :/
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I've been on "Exterior body assembly begins" since 7/27. :/
Yeah there has to be a delay....idiots. Why offer tracking on the site then lol
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      08-26-2018, 11:20 PM   #31
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My F31 340i MG have arrived to the dealer on 6, August and managed to do all the paperwork by 16, Aug so now it is parking in my garage. On 19, Aug, my twin daughters have arrived too so I only managed to put 600kms on the TwinTurbo and spend the rest of my time with the TwinDaughters
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      08-27-2018, 12:40 PM   #32
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Nice Oxi...My car just left the factory and status just changed today to "At the port"

Hopefully it's the home stretch now
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      08-28-2018, 07:27 AM   #33
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I've been stuck at 5500 Assembly Complete since last Friday. Just get the damn thing shipped
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      08-28-2018, 10:02 AM   #34
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Nice Oxi...My car just left the factory and status just changed today to "At the port"

Hopefully it's the home stretch now
Wow that's exciting too! You guys need nerves to wait for the shipping too. At least My car has been shipped to Hungary in a week.

My first impressions about the car (will be curious about yours):
- it is way more quieter than I expected probably due to the GPI (Gasoline Particle Filter)
- since the whole thing is quieter, there is not much noticable difference compared comfort and sport modes
- I am a break-in period believer therefore I have not tried any WOT and have not pushed further 4500rpm yet
- My mechanic said the exhaust will be louder once it gets "burned out" - can't wait to hear that
- mine has the Adaptive Suspension - there is not much difference between comfort and sport. It is def. a bit stiffer but I expected way more difference as other people said it is day and night
- the electric tow bar is VISIBLE when "closed"! My car looks like it has balls - well, probably it has
- mine came with Goodyear RFC's which are crap. Here in EU there is no possibility to order it without RFC
- after my order it turns out BMW stopped offering/selling MPPSK - no exhaust, no chip! Nothing. I was very disappointed when I realised. Hopefully they will work out something in the near future to get that 360PS out of that engine.
- The Engine!! It is flawless, I love it. I am coming from a 2007 E90 335xi (N54) (actually an US model) and the B58 is much more powerful in the low and middle rpm's. Once again, the car is still in the break-in period so I did not have the chance to find out how it performs under WOT and higher RPMs.
- when upshifting there isn't any pops and cracks, not even that lovely crunchy sound (Porsche with PDK makes one big deep pop with every shift, BMW made it different). I really hope that it will come because honestly I bought this car 75% to hear that shift sound.

I will keep you posted with more experience in the future when I have the time to pass the break-in period and beat the shit out of it.

Until that, here are some yummy visual snacks:
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well she looks beautiful man! Enjoy the new ride, I'll post some pics when I finally get mine.
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oxigen, beautiful looking car. Very sporty but classy in a cool kinda way. More pics please!

Savageenterprise, I have been at the port too for about 5 days now. Maybe we'll be on the same ship.
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We'll have to see lol...I doubt it though with you being in FL and me in NY. I'm telling you tho the suspense is killing me. I want my damn car already
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We'll have to see lol...I doubt it though with you being in FL and me in NY. I'm telling you tho the suspense is killing me. I want my damn car already
I just found out I'm on the Fremantle Highway, currently in port in Southampton, ENG.

Usually once they cross the Atlantic, BMW carriers first stop in Halifax, then New York, Baltimore, Charleston, and Brunswick, GA (where my car will get off).

Estimated arrival in Brunswick is 9/13! ))))
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I just found out I'm on the Fremantle Highway, currently in port in Southampton, ENG.

Usually once they cross the Atlantic, BMW carriers first stop in Halifax, then New York, Baltimore, Charleston, and Brunswick, GA (where my car will get off).

Estimated arrival in Brunswick is 9/13! ))))
Oooooo. I’m jealous, ain’t gonna lie. Hope mine departs soon
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If you were on the west coast, you would need to add another 2 weeks. Mine was unloading on the east coast 2 weeks ago before going south to the canal. It will get near the end port tomorrow, but will probable sit at anchor for a couple of additional days because of Labor day. Then there is customs, VPC, waiting for a truck and surface transport. It seems endless
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My car just got off the Glorious Leader at the NY/NJ port yesterday. Should have her, I’m hoping by, Thursday next week. It’s like watching paint dry! I need it now lol!
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