11-06-2017, 05:10 PM | #1 |
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Order delay for Caramel Individual Leather
Placed order in August for my 540i with Caramel individual leather. Original build date was 2nd week in October. Early October I am told that there is a supply issue with the leather and build pushed out to January. Today I find out that the build is now pushed out to February/March. I also note that the choice for all individual leather except Tartufo has dropped off the "build your own" site on the BMWUSA site.
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11-06-2017, 11:19 PM | #2 |
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I tried to place an order 3 weeks ago for smoke white individual, and the dealer couldn't even do it. He got a pop up in the ordering system saying that individual leather option would be unavailable from Nov '17 thru Feb '18 and that these orders would be reactivated for Mar '18 build dates. Apparently due to a supplier issue.
So yes -- I had the same problem and settled for ivory nappa. |
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11-07-2017, 07:40 AM | #3 |
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I wanted caramel on my 530e but abandoned the idea when I confirmed that it would materially delay my delivery. I couldn't wait the extra months so I went with the Nappa Mocha. Being built this week.
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11-10-2017, 07:39 AM | #4 |
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I placed my order on October 18th. My dealer used an open allotment for me. Today, November 10th, myBMW shows that it has left the factory. So less than a month from order to finished manufacturing.
If I had ordered an individual item, such as the Merino leather, my production would have been delayed. But if one has enough time to wait it out, it can be a great way to go. Makes the car different from almost everyone else's. |
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11-29-2017, 05:57 AM | #5 |
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I ordered a 540i with Caramel on June 30th. It is being delivered to me next week!
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12-01-2017, 09:34 AM | #6 |
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12-21-2017, 03:11 AM | #7 |
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I was told by my dealer that ANY individual components add three Months to the production.
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12-21-2017, 08:50 AM | #8 | |
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I wish I could have spared the time to wait. I just got my 530e with nappa mocha leather and it does look great. But the lower dash definitely makes the car less luxurious. I am especially jealous because much as I love my mocha nappa, the caramel merino was my very first choice. Enjoy it! Steve |
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01-04-2018, 05:50 PM | #9 |
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Learned today my long awaited 540i "on way to port of exit" !!!!!!!
Guess they must have found some Caramel Leather or a lot of customers gave up on waiting. |
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01-10-2018, 08:47 AM | #10 |
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Caramel leather NOT on the way, I was misinformed
Official word form BMW: 5 SERIES INDIVIDUAL UPHOLSTERY PRODUCTION STOP Due to a supplier issue individual and special order upholstery will not be available for production in the months November 2017 through February 2018. The options will be removed from ordering system and reactivated for March 2018 production. I give up I'm taking a similar build with Black Nappa interior |
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01-10-2018, 04:49 PM | #11 |
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Thanks for the update.
I told my dealer about this thread since i badly want caramel and put some pressure on him. My dealer has told me July production at earliest according to BMW for the caramel leather. Its a little of a dealbreaker for me. Also according to my dealer this applies to all merino leather interiors. |
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02-28-2018, 12:23 AM | #12 |
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I have been in a holding pattern since late 2017 not knowing what the reason for the delay was on my 2018 540ix order in Rhodonite Silver Metallic. I have been routinely viewing the BMW USA site and while going through the build process noticed the "Individual" Merino leather was not coming up with the 5 series like it did in the past. Merino leather still comes up with the 6 series, 7 series and M models. It doesn't appear they are completely out of Merino leather at BMW. My local dealer believes my build should begin any day now and with Caramel Merino leather I hope he is right. We will see.
The delay has helped though. The dealer has not only agreed to extend a 3.5% discount on the vehicle purchase price, but through the end of February 2018 an additional $4,500.00 discount off the MSRP is also offered on financing purchases for my area. I am purchasing and not leasing. As stated under "Offers": $4,500 APR Credit is a credit against the MSRP of the loan on a 540i xDrive Sedan. All credits offset MSRP. APR and credits valid through February 28, 2018. Credits may be combined with other offers unless otherwise stated. It works for me and I will someday have my baby delivered. Last edited by Pacific Ride; 02-28-2018 at 01:01 AM.. |
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