How long does it take to get production number?

sal501 · 12-10-2007, 10:33 AM

I did a pre-reservation for ED on July 7th. My ED pick up date is Jan 26th. Can any one advise me approximately when does BMW issue production number? Today is Dec10th? Is it like 30 days before car is built?

Thanks for your help

cipher5 · 12-10-2007, 10:51 AM

It varies, though your CA should have it by now, I would call them.

BoomerM3 · 12-10-2007, 01:53 PM

I was told the allocation was released at the end of the month, 3 months prior to production. So, for my March 2008 ED, I am expecting a production number and confirmed date at the end of December.

CALIF65GM · 12-10-2007, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cipher5

It varies, though your CA should have it by now, I would call them.

+1 definitely should be out by now. It should have been out at the end of Nov., or begin of this month.

sal501 · 12-11-2007, 12:40 PM

Crap, I am being told that ED dept didn't get my pre-reservation. My SA says she sent it on 7/7/7. I am wondering, if she can still push it through for a Jan 26 ED. Do you think it is possible still or I am f**ed?

BMW F22 · 12-11-2007, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sal501

Crap, I am being told that ED dept didn't get my pre-reservation. My SA says she sent it on 7/7/7. I am wondering, if she can still push it through for a Jan 26 ED. Do you think it is possible still or I am f**ed?

If your CA is competent Im sure you can get it done. Otherwise they need at least 6 weeks to get everything done correctly.

sal501 · 12-23-2007, 07:33 PM

I got the production number on Dec 13th, still no VIN number allocated. The ED date is 1/28/08. When would the VIN be assigned, anybody any idea?

FolsomMike · 12-23-2007, 07:55 PM

I placed an order on 12/15 and my CA called me on 12/21 with a VIN and production number. I called the BMW 800 number and was told that my car has an expected completion date of 1/8.

CALIF65GM · 12-23-2007, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sal501

I got the production number on Dec 13th, still no VIN number allocated. The ED date is 1/28/08. When would the VIN be assigned, anybody any idea?

Usually shortly before it actually enters production. Work backwards from your Munich pick-up date of 1/28/08. Cars are now completed about 1-2 weeks before pick-up so it should be completed on 1/21/08. It means it'll go into production about the 16th.

Figure your VIN to be available around the 14th, if not earlier.

cycler · 12-26-2007, 11:48 AM

You should of had it already. I ordered my ED in sept for a nov 27th pick up and I had a production # the 1st week of Oct.

CALIF65GM · 12-26-2007, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cycler

You should of had it already. I ordered my ED in sept for a nov 27th pick up and I had a production # the 1st week of Oct.

OP was asking about Prod # originally, but he's moved on to the ever popular "When do I get my VIN" question now...

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sal501 Captain 106 Rep 605 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dublin CA iTrader: (0)	How long does it take to get production number? I did a pre-reservation for ED on July 7th. My ED pick up date is Jan 26th. Can any one advise me approximately when does BMW issue production number? Today is Dec10th? Is it like 30 days before car is built? Thanks for your help
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BoomerM3 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 48 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. FL iTrader: (0)	I was told the allocation was released at the end of the month, 3 months prior to production. So, for my March 2008 ED, I am expecting a production number and confirmed date at the end of December.
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sal501 Captain 106 Rep 605 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dublin CA iTrader: (0)	Crap, I am being told that ED dept didn't get my pre-reservation. My SA says she sent it on 7/7/7. I am wondering, if she can still push it through for a Jan 26 ED. Do you think it is possible still or I am f**ed?
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sal501 Captain 106 Rep 605 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dublin CA iTrader: (0)	I got the production number on Dec 13th, still no VIN number allocated. The ED date is 1/28/08. When would the VIN be assigned, anybody any idea?
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FolsomMike Lieutenant 23 Rep 502 Posts Drives: crimson red 335 cabrio Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Folsom, California iTrader: (0)	I placed an order on 12/15 and my CA called me on 12/21 with a VIN and production number. I called the BMW 800 number and was told that my car has an expected completion date of 1/8.
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cycler Major General 137 Rep 8,067 Posts Drives: 2011 Streetglide and 2011 Dyna Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (0)	You should of had it already. I ordered my ED in sept for a nov 27th pick up and I had a production # the 1st week of Oct.
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