Build week known- when can VIN be found out

MikeVictor · 08-14-2008, 12:26 AM

So I'm due to have my car built on Monday week, the 25th and was wondering when the VIN will be allocated.

Anyone able to shine some light on this for me please?

Zuzu · 08-14-2008, 12:40 AM

Once the car goes into production a VIN will be allocated..Then you can start harassing your dealer for it..

minijet · 08-14-2008, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mattyv

So I'm due to have my car built on Monday week, the 25th and was wondering when the VIN will be allocated.

Anyone able to shine some light on this for me please?

Your lucky. My dealer wont even give me a build date and the expected date of delivery is 1 month from now.

shouldnt it be on a boat soon?

MikeVictor · 08-14-2008, 01:35 AM

I would have thought so, Minijet. It takes about 4-6 weeks for the SS Minnow to get down under from Oorop.

Zuzu · 08-14-2008, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by minijet

Your lucky. My dealer wont even give me a build date and the expected date of delivery is 1 month from now.

shouldnt it be on a boat soon?

Slack ass dealer..

Get stuck into them..

AussieRacer · 08-14-2008, 01:48 AM

My dealer never told me the build week, but I suppose I never really asked. They did always say late July build. Anyway when I found out my VIN my dealer indicated it hadn't gone in production yet. I think that is correct from other stuff I've read, but the VIN isn't known until literally its exact slot in production is scheduled.

MikeVictor · 08-14-2008, 01:54 AM

Quick update- sales guy is out for the rest of the day so I shot him an email asking to find out the VIN if he could.

I also placed my order for some of the bits from the Performance catalogue so they could be fitted before I took delivery.

harpoon · 08-14-2008, 01:57 AM

Which bits Mattyv?

MikeVictor · 08-14-2008, 01:59 AM

Short Shift Kit (which I think includes the aluminium shift knob with alcantara boot?)
CF rear spoiler
Aluminium pedal set

... for starters

Guran · 08-14-2008, 04:55 AM

Hmmm, I'm due for an August build too. Must give the dealer a call to see if it's in production yet.

d3syd · 08-14-2008, 05:13 AM

The production week was one of the first things my dealer gave me. He should know this and be able to give it to you. I wonder if the reason they are coy about giving you the build date for your car is that some of these guys are playing funny buggers and shuffling orders about to give more VIP customers their cars sooner. It happens.

minijet · 08-14-2008, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by d3syd

The production week was one of the first things my dealer gave me. He should know this and be able to give it to you. I wonder if the reason they are coy about giving you the build date for your car is that some of these guys are playing funny buggers and shuffling orders about to give more VIP customers their cars sooner. It happens.

bah. seems like i have been given the run around.
Will escalate to the manager tomorrow and try to get more info.

Thanks

MikeVictor · 08-14-2008, 06:15 PM

I have my VIN

smarm · 08-14-2008, 06:31 PM

Have a boat?

MikeVictor · 08-14-2008, 07:46 PM

Not yet. Don't know if I'll get one until it's commenced building on Monday week?

AussieRacer · 08-15-2008, 04:14 AM

My experience was I don't know what boat until 2-3 days after it was loaded onto the boat.

Alext · 08-15-2008, 05:38 AM

Aussie racer is correct. I found mine was on the Trinidad a couple of days after it was loaded

Guran · 08-18-2008, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Guran

Hmmm, I'm due for an August build too. Must give the dealer a call to see if it's in production yet.

Woo-hoo! I have a chassis number. From what I can figure out, my VIN is something like WBAUC72000VF19061 (not sure about the 000 part). It's not shipped yet, but I'll keep an eye on the shipping line website.

Zuzu · 08-18-2008, 11:37 PM

Congrats buddy...not long to go..
Was down your way on Sunday, drove down to Berry for Lunch..

AussieRacer · 08-19-2008, 04:16 AM

Guran, think you VIN might be WBAUC72030VF19061

Visit www.analogx.com/cgi-bin/cgivin.exe to confirm the check digit

WAY · 08-19-2008, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattyv

Short Shift Kit (which I think includes the aluminium shift knob with alcantara boot?)
CF rear spoiler
Aluminium pedal set

... for starters

Sorry for not replying to this earlier as I didn't see it. But yes, SSK comes with the aluminium knob and alcantara boot. This is why I have a set of these for sale as I bought one not knowing that SSK comes with them!

Guran · 08-20-2008, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by AussieRacer

Guran, think you VIN might be WBAUC72030VF19061

Visit www.analogx.com/cgi-bin/cgivin.exe to confirm the check digit

Thanks mate! I was wondering how I'd find out that check digit. Seems that 3 is the only one that comes up as valid.

BTW, the correct link is http://www.analogx.com/contents/vinview.htm

Any idea why they don't use the correct "year" code ... should be "8" according to the advice at http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3583

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MikeVictor Brigadier General 210 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: anything given a chance Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: .au iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Mazda ND MX-5 [10.00]	I would have thought so, Minijet. It takes about 4-6 weeks for the SS Minnow to get down under from Oorop.
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AussieRacer Major 24 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aust iTrader: (0)	My dealer never told me the build week, but I suppose I never really asked. They did always say late July build. Anyway when I found out my VIN my dealer indicated it hadn't gone in production yet. I think that is correct from other stuff I've read, but the VIN isn't known until literally its exact slot in production is scheduled. __________________ Current: 135i Auto, Le Mans Blue - w/ Bridgestone RE-11 rears, GP Thunder 7500k angels, & "golf tee" mod plus a few M3 suspension bits and pieces...
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d3syd Major 50 Rep 1,474 Posts Drives: 135i MT, LMB, ProNav Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scamander, Tasmania iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	The production week was one of the first things my dealer gave me. He should know this and be able to give it to you. I wonder if the reason they are coy about giving you the build date for your car is that some of these guys are playing funny buggers and shuffling orders about to give more VIP customers their cars sooner. It happens. __________________ Fun Car: 135i Manual LeMans Blue / Beige Leather / Grey Poplar / pro nav / euro plates. Delivered 24 June 08 Family Car: Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 Spare Car: Volvo V70 Sydney Car: MB 420SEL
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MikeVictor Brigadier General 210 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: anything given a chance Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: .au iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Mazda ND MX-5 [10.00]	I have my VIN
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MikeVictor Brigadier General 210 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: anything given a chance Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: .au iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Mazda ND MX-5 [10.00]	Not yet. Don't know if I'll get one until it's commenced building on Monday week?
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AussieRacer Major 24 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aust iTrader: (0)	My experience was I don't know what boat until 2-3 days after it was loaded onto the boat. __________________ Current: 135i Auto, Le Mans Blue - w/ Bridgestone RE-11 rears, GP Thunder 7500k angels, & "golf tee" mod plus a few M3 suspension bits and pieces...
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AussieRacer Major 24 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aust iTrader: (0)	Guran, think you VIN might be WBAUC72030VF19061 Visit www.analogx.com/cgi-bin/cgivin.exe to confirm the check digit __________________ Current: 135i Auto, Le Mans Blue - w/ Bridgestone RE-11 rears, GP Thunder 7500k angels, & "golf tee" mod plus a few M3 suspension bits and pieces...
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