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      03-07-2019, 12:04 PM   #1
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new member - ordered 540i

Hello,

I have been lurking for a few months, but finally pulled the trigger on a 540i (and Bimmerpost membership). This will be my first BMW.

Here's my configuration:
540i xDrive Sedan
Luxury Line
Executive Tier
Imperial Blue Metallic
Cognac Dakota Leather
Fineline Ridge Wood Trim
18" double-spoke wheels, style 634 with all-season run-flat tires
Front and Rear Heated Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Multi-contour seats
Driving Assistance Plus Package
Parking Assistance Plus Package
Harman Kardon surround sound system
Night Vision with Pedestrian Detection
Space-saver spare

Timeline so far:
March 4--signed paperwork and received build sheet with status 112.
March 5--received "production begins" update on myBMW website.
March 13--Exterior body assembly begins
March 14--Paint booth
March 16--Entering assembly line
March 17-18--Assembly in progress, quality check, final assembly, ready for transport, awaiting carrier assignment
March 19--Dispatched from factory
March 21--At the port
March 26--In transit
April 18--At the port (Baltimore)
April 25--At the dealership
April 29--Delivered!

I was told to expect delivery in early May, but given the rapidity with which production began I am hopeful the car arrives soon. I seem to get more impatient each day--look forward to joining the BMW family soon!

Last edited by niju321; 04-30-2019 at 09:11 AM.. Reason: updated production timeline
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Hello,

I have been lurking for a few months, but finally pulled the trigger on a 540i (and Bimmerpost membership). This will be my first BMW.

Here's my configuration:
540i xDrive Sedan
Luxury Line
Executive Tier
Imperial Blue Metallic
Cognac Dakota Leather
Fineline Ridge Wood Trim
18" double-spoke wheels, style 634 with all-season run-flat tires
Front and Rear Heated Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Multi-contour seats
Driving Assistance Plus Package
Parking Assistance Plus Package
Harman Kardon surround sound system
Night Vision with Pedestrian Detection
Space-saver spare

Timeline so far:
March 4--signed paperwork and received build sheet with status 112.
March 5--received "production begins" update on myBMW website.

I was told to expect delivery in early May, but given the rapidity with which production began I am hopeful the car arrives soon. I seem to get more impatient each day--look forward to joining the BMW family soon!
mallu? If you dont understand what i meant, ignore me..
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      03-07-2019, 01:56 PM   #3
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mallu? If you dont understand what i meant, ignore me..
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      03-07-2019, 02:16 PM   #4
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mallu? If you dont understand what i meant, ignore me..
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lol. Close enough!!
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      03-07-2019, 07:50 PM   #5
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Hello,

I have been lurking for a few months, but finally pulled the trigger on a 540i (and Bimmerpost membership). This will be my first BMW.

Here's my configuration:
540i xDrive Sedan
Luxury Line
Executive Tier
Imperial Blue Metallic
Cognac Dakota Leather
Fineline Ridge Wood Trim
18" double-spoke wheels, style 634 with all-season run-flat tires
Front and Rear Heated Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Multi-contour seats
Driving Assistance Plus Package
Parking Assistance Plus Package
Harman Kardon surround sound system
Night Vision with Pedestrian Detection
Space-saver spare

Timeline so far:
March 4--signed paperwork and received build sheet with status 112.
March 5--received "production begins" update on myBMW website.

I was told to expect delivery in early May, but given the rapidity with which production began I am hopeful the car arrives soon. I seem to get more impatient each day--look forward to joining the BMW family soon!
Welcome!! I am also a new member, ordered my first BMW on 1/22 and I put up a similar post as yours. Been waiting on the ship for a while now but I saw the car left port (NJ) today so I called the dealer and they say they are scheduled to receive it tomorrow 3/8 ! Hopefully this gives you an approximate timeframe on build date to delivery. Your build sounds really nice and luxurious. Good luck with everything.
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      03-07-2019, 10:08 PM   #6
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Since you got the run flats, sell the spacer and consider that as another cash rebate...
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      03-08-2019, 10:04 AM   #7
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Welcome!! I am also a new member, ordered my first BMW on 1/22 and I put up a similar post as yours. Been waiting on the ship for a while now but I saw the car left port (NJ) today so I called the dealer and they say they are scheduled to receive it tomorrow 3/8 ! Hopefully this gives you an approximate timeframe on build date to delivery. Your build sounds really nice and luxurious. Good luck with everything.
Thanks! Looking forward to seeing pics of your car also. From your timeline looks like I should expect about 6 weeks of waiting. Enjoy the new car
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Ordered this week as well, similar delivery estimate too. Look forward to seeing your build
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      03-13-2019, 11:53 AM   #9
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Ordered this week as well, similar delivery estimate too. Look forward to seeing your build
Thanks, you as well! Entered exterior body assembly today, spent ~8 days in "production begins" status
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Ordered this week as well, similar delivery estimate too. Look forward to seeing your build
Thanks, you as well! Entered exterior body assembly today, spent ~8 days in "production begins" status
And here is when the process starts moving quickly. You may even miss some steps if you're not checking constantly. I felt pretty obsessed and I missed a couple myself. Damn day job!
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And here is when the process starts moving quickly. You may even miss some steps if you're not checking constantly. I felt pretty obsessed and I missed a couple myself. Damn day job!
I find myself checking during any lull in the day, even if I have just checked an hour before
Car hit the paint shop yesterday--surprised to see the status change somewhere between 10pm-4am European time! I read on the BMW Spartanburg website that the cars should spend about ~12 hours in the paint shop, so now I am wondering when my car will hit the assembly line!
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From what I remember mine stayed in paint booth status for about two full days. Seemed like a really long two days!
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I keep watching the 5 series production videos and everything seems so fast in those haha. I suppose the wait will make the moment more special
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I keep watching the 5 series production videos and everything seems so fast in those haha. I suppose the wait will make the moment more special
Built is actually pretty quick, the waiting on the port waiting for boat is the really killing me part...
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I keep watching the 5 series production videos and everything seems so fast in those haha. I suppose the wait will make the moment more special
I like how you are keeping a log. That's cool. Not sure if it's the same for all builds but once mine was in quality check they seemed to get it out of the factory and on a train much quicker than I was expecting. As others have stated, once it arrives at the port it's Hurry up and wait...as they say in the military.
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I recall mine was built in about 3-4 days, the longest parts are waiting for the build to start and arguably the most painful bit, waiting for it to be shipped to the dealer!
I remember tracking mine and knowing it was at Southampton docks, I just wanted to jump on the train and go get it myself!
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Built is actually pretty quick, the waiting on the port waiting for boat is the really killing me part...
yeah I think I'll find myself refreshing the ship location all the time...but hopefully being on the east coast will shorten the wait a little

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I like how you are keeping a log. That's cool. Not sure if it's the same for all builds but once mine was in quality check they seemed to get it out of the factory and on a train much quicker than I was expecting. As others have stated, once it arrives at the port it's Hurry up and wait...as they say in the military.
Thanks--glad you like the log. My car is being built in Graz so I wonder if the transport time will be lengthened. It's now "entering assembly line."

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I recall mine was built in about 3-4 days, the longest parts are waiting for the build to start and arguably the most painful bit, waiting for it to be shipped to the dealer!
I remember tracking mine and knowing it was at Southampton docks, I just wanted to jump on the train and go get it myself!
My car is going to arrive in Baltimore--I am not too far from there and have the same feeling of wanting to go get it
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Car has been "born" and is awaiting carrier assignment! Now the real wait begins
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Should be at port within a day or so and unfortunately it may sit there for several days. Let's hope a ship fills up quick for you!
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Thanks, I hope it gets on a ship soon! I started looking at the WW ship schedules--if not on a ship by March 30, looks like there is a lull of about one week before the next ship, so hopefully it moves quickly...
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So far I've been able to limit myself to only checking twice a day. Once in the morning and once at night. Day job really does help though
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Dispatched from factory! I'm telling myself not to check any more today, the car is on a train for 8-12 hours at least
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