[big D]

Ordered a 335d mid October I was told to expect delivery mid December, I had a phone call off them yesterday to say it’s due in the country in two weeks time. I should be able to pick the car up end of this mouth. (Happy days)

[alibonyad]

Originally Posted by big D

Ordered a 335d mid October I was told to expect delivery mid December, I had a phone call off them yesterday to say it’s due in the country in two weeks time. I should be able to pick the car up end of this mouth. (Happy days)

That's crazy!! I ordered mine start of October and got told middle of December. I haven't got a phone call from the dealer to say mine is due! Surely mine should have been built before yours. What are your specs?

[rjberry]

Originally Posted by alibonyad

That's crazy!! I ordered mine start of October and got told middle of December. I haven't got a phone call from the dealer to say mine is due! Surely mine should have been built before yours. What are your specs?

If only it was all that easy.

Different dealers seem to order cars so they have a build slot which can then be amended if an order comes in. It seems that may have been what's happened here.

Start of October to mid December is still a reasonably quick turn around. I ordered 12th August with an estimated delivery of mid December.

Patience is a virtue that is tough to have when you're waiting for a new car. I think mine is wearing thin and I've still got about 5 or 6 weeks to go

[big D]

Originally Posted by alibonyad

That's crazy!! I ordered mine start of October and got told middle of December. I haven't got a phone call from the dealer to say mine is due! Surely mine should have been built before yours. What are your specs?

EB11
Dakota Black Leather
M Sport Plus Package
Exterior Mirror-folding Auto Dimming
Heated Seats - Driver/Front
Enhanced Bluetooth telephone with USB & Voice Control
M Performance Parts including wheels

I don’t think the spec made a difference as I changed a couple of options a week later

[alibonyad]

This whole thing is so complicated and confusing! Should just be first come first serve in my eyes. I know there will be a lot of factors which influence which cars are built first etc. Not that they care how long we wait once they have our £££.

If it wasn't for the fact I'd already rang my dealer about 10 times since I ordered then I'd be on the phone now asking for an update but I actually feel like a pain for constantly ringing. If I decide to ring before they ring me I will ask for an email address so I can hide behind my computer and pester them!

[FastLaneJB]

Ordered start of August. Due at dealers next week so hopefully I can pick it up on the Saturday. Wait is almost over.

[BMWSKI]

Ordered mine end of August and it was 'production complete' a while ago now. My dealer hasn't heard anything since October 25th and I can't seem to get them to call me back. I will try them again later today. I was hoping for this weekend but maybe it will be next instead???
I'm over it now!

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by big D

Ordered a 335d mid October I was told to expect delivery mid December, I had a phone call off them yesterday to say it’s due in the country in two weeks time. I should be able to pick the car up end of this mouth. (Happy days)

Same with us- ordered F31 335d in mid-october, and should be here at the start of December!

Lots of options specced, but no individual colours or leather, which do seem to delay things

[PurpleTT]

I'm having fun on the BMW archive link that Zooberoo posted.

http://www.bmwarchiv.de/vin/bmw-vin-decoder.html

The sequence is so very nearly up to mine now, I expected it to have reached mine by now but at the moment it's only adding a couple a day if that.

The second most recent addition is an EBII with Opal White...

[zooberoo]

Originally Posted by PurpleTT

I'm having fun on the BMW archive link that Zooberoo posted.

http://www.bmwarchiv.de/vin/bmw-vin-decoder.html

The sequence is so very nearly up to mine now, I expected it to have reached mine by now but at the moment it's only adding a couple a day if that.

The second most recent addition is an EBII with Opal White...

Is that the one with loads of individual options at the bottom?

[alibonyad]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

Same with us- ordered F31 335d in mid-october, and should be here at the start of December!

Lots of options specced, but no individual colours or leather, which do seem to delay things

I need to stop reading this thread!! I can see my dealer getting a phone call very soon in regards to my delivery date...

[PurpleTT]

Originally Posted by zooberoo

Is that the one with loads of individual options at the bottom?

Well it's:

Außenfarbe: Estorilblau 2 Metallic (B45)
Innenraum: Ind.erw.lederausst./opalweiss(sw) (ZAOW)

CodeS216A
Servolenkung-Servotronic HYDRO STEERING-SERVOTRONIC
S258A
Bereifung mit Notlaufeigenschaften Tire with run-flat functionality
S520A
Nebelscheinwerfer Fog lights
S853A
Sprachversion englisch Language version English
Sonderausstattung
Optional Equipment
S1CAA
Selektion COP relevanter Fahrzeuge Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S230A
Zusatzumfang EU-spezifisch Extra package, EU-specific
S248A
Lenkradheizung Steering wheel heater
S249A
Multifunktion für Lenkrad Multifunction f steering wheel
S2NHA
M Sportbremse M Sport brakes
S2PAA
Radschraubensicherung Lug bolt retainer
S2PFA
BMW LM Rad M Sternspeiche 403
S2TBA
Sport-Automatik Getriebe Sport automatic transmission
S302A
Alarmanlage Alarm system
S320A
Entfall Modellschriftzug Deleted, model lettering
P337A
M Sportpaket M Sports package
3AGA
Rückfahrkamera Reversing camera
S3DZA
Entfall Zusatz-Schriftzug aussen Delete extra external lettering
S420A
Abgedunkelte Verglasung Sun protection glazing
S423A
Fussmatten Velours Floor mats, velours
S428A
Warndreieck und Verbandstasche Warning triangle and first aid kit
S430A
Innen-/Aussensp. mit Abblendautomatik Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
S431A
Innenspiegel automatisch abblendend Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S459A
Sitzverstellung elektrisch mit Memory Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
S465A
Durchladesystem Through-loading system
S481A
Sportsitz Sports seat
S488A
Lordosenstütze Fahrer u. Beifahrer Lumbar support, driver and passenger
S493A
Ablagenpaket Storage compartment package
S494A
Sitzheizung Fahrer/Beifahrer Seat heating driver/passenger
S496A
Sitzheizung hinten Seat heating, rear
S4DMA
Akzentleisten perlglanz chrom Accent strips, pearl-gloss, chrome
S502A
Scheinwerferreinigungsanlage Headlight cleaning system
S508A
Park Distance Control (PDC) Park Distance Control (PDC)
S521A
Regensensor Rain sensor
S522A
Xenon-Licht Xenon Light
S534A
Klimaautomatik Automatic air conditioning
S544A
Geschwindigkeitsregelung mit Bremsfunkt. Cruise control with brake function
S563A
Lichtpaket Light package
S575A
Zusätzliche 12V-Steckdosen Supplementary 12V sockets
S5DAA
Deaktivierung Airbag Beifahrer Passenger airbag deactivation
S5DCA
Kopfstützen im Fond klappbar Rear-seat headrests, folding
S5DPA
Parkassistent Park Assistent
609A
Navigationssystem Professional Navigation system Professional
S610A
Head-Up Display Head-up display
S654A
DAB-Tuner Radio Bavaria C III
S688A
HARMAN/KARDON SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM HARMAN/KARDON SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM
S698A
Area-Code 2 für DVD Area-Code 2 for DVD
S6ACA
Intelligenter Notruf Intelligent emergency call
S6AEA
TeleServices TeleServices
S6AKA
ConnectedDrive Services ConnectedDrive Services
S6AMA
Real-Time Traffic Information Real Time Traffic Information
S6ANA
Concierge Services Concierge service
S6APA
Remote Services Remote Services
S6NHA
Freisprecheinr. mit USB-Schnittstelle Hands-free with USB interface
S6NRA
Apps Apps
S6WAA
Instrumentenkombi mit erweitertem Umfang Instrument cluster, expanded equipment
S6WAA
Instrumentenkombi mit erweitertem Umfang Instrument cluster, expanded equipment
S710A
M Lederlenkrad M leather steering wheel
S715A
M Aerodynamikpaket M Aerodynamics package
S760A
Hochglanz Shadow-Line High gloss shadow line
S775A
Dachhimmel anthrazit Headlining anthracite
L812A
Länderausführung England / Irland NATIONAL VERSION GREAT BRITAIN
S850A
Zusätzl. Tankfüllung Export Additional Export tank filling
S880A
Bordliteratur englisch On-board vehicle literature English
S8KAA
Ölwartungsinterval 30.000km/24Monate Oil-maintenance interval - 24 months/30,000 km
S8S2A
Codierung Alarmsignal Coding alarm signal
S8S3A
Automatische Verriegelung beim Anfahren Automatic locking when driving off
S8SMA
Fahrgestellnummer von aussen sichtbar Car ident. number visible from outside
S8TGA
Diebstahlsicherung Thiefproofing device
S8V1A
Hinweisschild Label
SXE7A
Indi. Interieurleisten Pianolack schwarz Indi. int. strips, piano lacquer, black


I know what you're thinking... what a numpty, NO ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT... honestly.

[billyboym3]

I ordered October and car will be ready december, however I cant accept delivery till January gggggrrrrr

[zooberoo]

Originally Posted by PurpleTT

I'm having fun on the BMW archive link that Zooberoo posted.

http://www.bmwarchiv.de/vin/bmw-vin-decoder.html

The sequence is so very nearly up to mine now, I expected it to have reached mine by now but at the moment it's only adding a couple a day if that.

The second most recent addition is an EBII with Opal White...

I believe your car is being built today!!

Now the wait until it arrives at Bremerhaven. It will probably be there on 20th Nov. Could delivery be brought forward to the end of the month?

[BMWSKI]

Still not heard anything since 25th October when it was 'production complete'!
My dealer told me on Saturday that he can't locate my car at the moment...I'm losing the will to live

[PurpleTT]

Originally Posted by zooberoo

I believe your car is being built today!!

Now the wait until it arrives at Bremerhaven. It will probably be there on 20th Nov. Could delivery be brought forward to the end of the month?

Yes I logged in this morning and it's on the sytem

Is that a) being built today or b) starting build today or c) finishing build today??? Or do they build it all in one day!!?

The thirst for updates on it's whereabouts can only get stronger now! I really must chill and wait for my dealer to call...

[zooberoo]

Originally Posted by PurpleTT

Yes I logged in this morning and it's on the sytem

Is that a) being built today or b) starting build today or c) finishing build today??? Or do they build it all in one day!!?

The thirst for updates on it's whereabouts can only get stronger now! I really must chill and wait for my dealer to call...

I don't know the answer regarding the build. However, I would be astonished if what is essentially final assembly can't be done in tens of minutes or a few hours at the most.

However, it is normally 9 days from the "Production date" until it is "at port of exit". The journey up is by train which can't take much more than a 6 hours so I don't know what happens for the rest of the time. Perhaps someone in the know can enlighten us!

Having seen your build I can now see the irony in the "with some other bits" statement in your signature!

[PurpleTT]

Originally Posted by zooberoo

Having seen your build I can now see the irony in the "with some other bits" statement in your signature!

Oh what my in-dash Betamax player you mean. I'm the only one with that little beaut! Check me out

9 effing days. Seriously should have considered the one-way flight to Munich. Imagine driving it back :-)

[zooberoo]

Originally Posted by PurpleTT

Oh what my in-dash Betamax player you mean. I'm the only one with that little beaut! Check me out

9 effing days. Seriously should have considered the one-way flight to Munich. Imagine driving it back :-)

Don't forget the magic beans pack!

Seriously though, it looks like you specified your F30 down to the colour of the stitching on the Cashmere Merino leather with an exception (amongst others) that the handbrake gator was to be "as Dakota". Plus, no rear centre headrest etc. If that's true, it's seriously cool! Didn't know you could go that far.

Really looking forward to the photos assuming you post them! It'll be the only Tanzanite Blue 335d posted to date, won't it?

If you need to kill 30 minutes over the next 9 days, search YouTube for Top Gear Ground Force. It's not bmw-related in any way but the bbq always cracks me up. If, however, you can't stand TG it's best avoided!

Not sure what else to suggest for now. Just hope I'm wrong and 9 days turns out to be 8, or 7 or 6...

Next stop Bremerhaven.

[Tengocity]

This thread is awesome.... Our car was built today by the looks of it:


Data for the chassis number: WBA8J72070KC39040
Model Name: 335d xDrive
Design: Europe
Type code: 8J72
E-Code: F31
Body: Touring
Steering: right
Doors: 5
Engine: N57D30T1 - 3.00 l (230kW)
Drive: Four-wheel drive
Transmission: automatically
Exterior color: Estoril Blue 2 metallic ( B45 )
Interior: Dakota leather / black (LCSW)
Production date: 11/11/2013
Work: Munich



Code Standard equipment Standard Equipment
S258A
Run-flat tires Tire with run-flat functionality
S520A
Fog Fog lights
S853A
Language English English language version


Code Special Features Optional Equipment
S1CAA
Selection COP relevant vehicles Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S230A
Additional peripheral EU-specific Extra package, EU-specific
S249A
Multifunction for steering wheel Multifunction f steering wheel
S2NHA
M Sports brake M Sport brakes
S2PAA
Wheel locks Lug bolt retainer
S2PFA
BMW LA wheel, star spoke 403 M
S2TBA
Sport automatic transmission Sport automatic transmission
S2VFA
Adaptive M suspension Adaptive M suspension
S2VLA
Variable Sports Steering Variable sports steering
S302A
Alarm Alert system
S320A
Omission of model designation Deleted, model lettering
P337A
M Sport Package M Sports package
S3AAA
Roof rails black Black roof railing
S3ACA
Coupling Trailer coupling
S3AGA
Reversing camera Reversing camera
S3DZA
Omission outside additional lettering Delete an extra external lettering
S402A
Panoramic sunroof, electric Electric panoramic roof
S420A
Tinted glazing Sun protection glazing
S423A
Floor mats Velours Floor mats, velours
S428A
Warning triangle and first aid kit Warning triangle and first aid kit
S430A
Innen-/Aussensp. with dip Interior / outside mirror with auto dip
S431A
Automatically dimming interior mirror Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S459A
Electric seat adjustment with memory Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
S465A
Durchladesystem Through-loading system
S481A
Sport Seat Sports seat
S488A
Lumbar support, driver and passenger Lumbar support, driver and passenger
S493A
Storage package Storage compartment package
S494A
Seat heating driver / passenger Seat heating driver / passenger
S4ADA
Interior trim Aluminum finely brushed lengthwise Interior trim strips, alu, brushed, fine
S4AEA
Armrest, front movable Armrest front, retractable
S4DLA
Accent trim finishers black high gloss Accent strips, black, high-gloss
S502A
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system
S508A
Park Distance Control (PDC) Park Distance Control (PDC)
S521A
Rain sensor Rain sensor
S522A
Xenon light Xenon Light
S524A
Adaptive Headlights Adaptive Headlights
S534A
Climate Automatic air conditioning
S563A
Light package Light package
S575A
Additional 12V outlets Supplementary 12V sockets
S5ACA
High-beam assistant High-beam assistant
S5DAA
Front passenger airbag deactivation Passenger airbag deactivation
S5DCA
Foldable rear head restraints Rear-seat headrests folding,
S5DFA
Active Geschw.regelung + Stop & Go function Active cruise control + Stop & Go function
S609A
Navigation system Professional Navigation system Professional
S610A
Head-Up Display Head-up display
S654A
DAB tuner Radio Bavaria III C
S688A
HARMAN / KARDON SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM HARMAN / KARDON SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM
S698A
Area Code 2 for DVD Area Code 2 for DVD
S6ACA
Intelligent Emergency Intelligent emergency call
S6AEA
TeleServices TeleServices
S6AKA
ConnectedDrive services ConnectedDrive services
S6AMA
Real-Time Traffic Information Real Time Traffic Information
S6ANA
Concierge Services Concierge service
S6APA
Remote Services Remote Services
S6NRA
Apps Apps
S6NSA
Comfort telephony with exp. Smartphone Convenience telephony extended with smartphone connectivity
S6WAA
Instrument cluster with extended features Instrument cluster, expanded equipment
S6WAA
Instrument cluster with extended features Instrument cluster, expanded equipment
S710A
M leather steering wheel M leather steering wheel
S715A
M Aerodynamics package M Aerodynamics package
S760A
High gloss shadow line High gloss shadow line
S775A
Headlining anthracite Headlining anthracite
L812A
National version England / Ireland NATIONAL VERSION GREAT BRITAIN
S850A
Additional. Export tank filling Additional Export tank filling
S880A
Board english literature On-board vehicle English literature
S8KAA
Ölwartungsinterval 30.000km/24Monate Oil-maintenance interval - 24 months/30, 000 km
S8S2A
Alarm signal coding Coding alarm signal
S8S3A
Automatic locking when starting Automatic locking When driving off
S8SMA
VIN visible from the outside Car ident number visible from outside
S8TGA
Theft Thief proofing device
S8V1A
Sign Label

[PurpleTT]

Originally Posted by zooberoo

...it looks like you specified your F30 down to the colour of the stitching on the Cashmere Merino leather with an exception (amongst others) that the handbrake gator was to be "as Dakota". Plus, no rear centre headrest etc. If that's true, it's seriously cool! Didn't know you could go that far...

Er what? I just specified Cashmere and assumed that was that...

I’ve just done a translation of the whole bottom section of the document on the VIN archive website and yes it seems you're right. Black Dakota gaitor. Hmm, not 100% happy about that. If I’d know it could be in Cashmere too, I’d have specced it.

This raises an important point others may want to consider. My dealer never went into that level of detail with me.

I know I’m being a little precious about this, but that’s the problem with configurators. We’ve all done it, spend hours on packages and options and finance etc etc and when it comes to doing a deal with the dealer, we arrive pretty much there in terms of spec and so there isn’t much discussion on the day of ordering. It was all about the money.

What all dealers should do is say… right, Mr Knowitall, let’s just go through each and every item to make 100% sure you know what you’re getting. Joking aside, if he’d done that with my Online Entertainment, I’d have taken it off. To be fair I didn’t ask to go through everything but then again I wasn’t aware of the depth of individuality one could go to.

But if I’d known I could have gone all Lawrence Llewellyn Bowen about the stitching, I’d have had a field day. Even the stitching on different parts could I think be specified, eg the quilting (door cards??) stitching is listed as in cream, and actually that would have looked good in Criollo.

But what actually happened is that I came to the dealer all assertive saying I’ve done my research and I know what I want so all you have to do Mr Dealer is get me the price I want.

Maybe this is a lesson for all those about to order.

I’ll see how it all looks in a couple of weeks, but if there are bits that I could have specced (leatherwise) and I’ve not got it, I may be ever so slightly crestfallen. Only a bit, but, well you know.

[scoobeesnac]

Originally Posted by PurpleTT

What all dealers should do is say… right, Mr Knowitall, let’s just go through each and every item to make 100% sure you know what you’re getting.

I agree with that 100%, but the problem is then they would need to understand what they are selling