Production Slot Timing

DUH CAR · 11-27-2006, 08:17 AM

Does anyone know how far ahead a dealer sees their available production slots? And does this happen week by week or do they get them in monthly chunks?
I am trying to determine when my dealer would see their March allocations.

Jackson · 11-27-2006, 08:35 AM

March is a long way away, in production terms that is. Your dealer may have allocations for March or they may not. The BMW factories do juggle their production schedules from time to time to take into account production difficulties, etc. Therefore, March allocations may not yet be set.

Anyways, when you go into the dealer to talk about when you might get a car, have the CA show you the computer screens showing their current allocations. Keep in mind that just because they have an allocation, it could already be sold. Also, keep in mind that every dealer will have different allocations and of those, different ones that are already sold.

So, what you have to do, is get out there and do some leg work at some of your local dealers. You might end up paying a little more to get a car sooner rather than later or, if you can wait, make your very best deal.

DUH CAR · 11-27-2006, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Jackson

March is a long way away, in production terms that is. Your dealer may have allocations for March or they may not. The BMW factories do juggle their production schedules from time to time to take into account production difficulties, etc. Therefore, March allocations may not yet be set.

Yes, I know that March is far out. But when will the dealer know what his March production slots are -- December, January or ??.

Jackson · 11-27-2006, 11:03 AM

Unless you have a crystal ball, the answer is "who knows". I remember back in September when I was ordering my car hearing that production in October was being changed. The 323's with automatic transmissions were being flipped with e92 (i think) production because of auto tranny bugs that had to be fixed. Depending on where you are, if you are able to go to Budd's BMW in Oakville, you may be able to get info "first" since the owner of the dealership, Darryl Budd sits on some sort of "board" for BMW Canada and gets this type of info soonest.

Good Luck - let us know how it turns out.

CALIF65GM · 11-27-2006, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DUH CAR

Yes, I know that March is far out. But when will the dealer know what his March production slots are -- December, January or ??.

I don't know it works with BMW of Canada. But in the US, March allocations would typically be released at the end of Jan., so basically like a 6-weeks ahead.

I'm surprised that your dealer can't find anything earlier than March. You might want to call some other dealers, if possible.

DUH CAR · 11-28-2006, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by CALIF65GM

I don't know it works with BMW of Canada. But in the US, March allocations would typically be released at the end of Jan., so basically like a 6-weeks ahead.

I'm surprised that your dealer can't find anything earlier than March. You might want to call some other dealers, if possible.

Thanks. If you can keep a secret, it is March as it is for an E93.

BuckJon · 11-28-2006, 09:22 AM

I ordered my car a couple of weeks ago, but the earliest I can get delivery will be in March. Haven't heard of my production date yet but I am guessing it won't be until mid Dec or Jan since I was told they take a couple weeks of at the end of the year. This is through the Military Sales thing too though so not sure what the difference is as far as a regular dealers allocations.

DUH CAR · 11-28-2006, 09:40 AM

Yes, they take the weeks of Dec 18 and 25 off.

CALIF65GM · 11-28-2006, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DUH CAR

Thanks. If you can keep a secret, it is March as it is for an E93.

Sweet what number are you on your dealer's order list for the Conv?

IrvRobinson · 11-29-2006, 08:08 AM

They should have March production allocations by the 3rd week of January

DUH CAR · 11-29-2006, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by CALIF65GM

Sweet what number are you on your dealer's order list for the Conv?

Dunno

He just says I will be in March prod'n. We'll see.....

11-27-2006, 08:17 AM	#1
DUH CAR Captain 14 Rep 633 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: is everything! iTrader: (0)	Production Slot Timing Does anyone know how far ahead a dealer sees their available production slots? And does this happen week by week or do they get them in monthly chunks? I am trying to determine when my dealer would see their March allocations.
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Jackson Private 7 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	March is a long way away, in production terms that is. Your dealer may have allocations for March or they may not. The BMW factories do juggle their production schedules from time to time to take into account production difficulties, etc. Therefore, March allocations may not yet be set. Anyways, when you go into the dealer to talk about when you might get a car, have the CA show you the computer screens showing their current allocations. Keep in mind that just because they have an allocation, it could already be sold. Also, keep in mind that every dealer will have different allocations and of those, different ones that are already sold. So, what you have to do, is get out there and do some leg work at some of your local dealers. You might end up paying a little more to get a car sooner rather than later or, if you can wait, make your very best deal. __________________ Interlagos Blue e92 M3, 6MT, Palladium Silver Leather with Executive Pkg, EDC, Brushed Aluminum, 18" stock wheels
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Jackson Private 7 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	Unless you have a crystal ball, the answer is "who knows". I remember back in September when I was ordering my car hearing that production in October was being changed. The 323's with automatic transmissions were being flipped with e92 (i think) production because of auto tranny bugs that had to be fixed. Depending on where you are, if you are able to go to Budd's BMW in Oakville, you may be able to get info "first" since the owner of the dealership, Darryl Budd sits on some sort of "board" for BMW Canada and gets this type of info soonest. Good Luck - let us know how it turns out. __________________ Interlagos Blue e92 M3, 6MT, Palladium Silver Leather with Executive Pkg, EDC, Brushed Aluminum, 18" stock wheels
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BuckJon First Lieutenant 19 Rep 364 Posts Drives: '07 335i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	I ordered my car a couple of weeks ago, but the earliest I can get delivery will be in March. Haven't heard of my production date yet but I am guessing it won't be until mid Dec or Jan since I was told they take a couple weeks of at the end of the year. This is through the Military Sales thing too though so not sure what the difference is as far as a regular dealers allocations. __________________ Turtles Run
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DUH CAR Captain 14 Rep 633 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: is everything! iTrader: (0)	Yes, they take the weeks of Dec 18 and 25 off.
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IrvRobinson Banned 39 Rep 731 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	They should have March production allocations by the 3rd week of January
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