BMW Performance Center Delivery

e904me · 04-04-2008, 11:21 AM

Great write up. I plan on doing ED and PCD. Should be fun.

MadisonOne · 04-05-2008, 10:52 PM

Just ordered my car last week. I have a production number, but obviously have no idea when this car will be produced or on a ship.

Anyway, my dealer is asking me what date I would like to schedule the delivery at the performance center. I want to say "tomorrow".

How does scheduling your Performance Center delivery work? do you wait until your car is on a ship? Thanks!

ScottyGams · 04-05-2008, 11:07 PM

thank you for the awsome write up. best i have seen of ALL sites i have visited!!!

subscribed for later fact checks

BMWBLOG.COM · 04-06-2008, 03:04 AM

Good job! The PCD is quite an experience.

whiplash · 04-07-2008, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MadisonOne

Such a great write up. I put the deposit down yesterday for my 135i convertible. After reading your post, I called my dealer tonight to tell them that this is how I want to get my new car.

Questions: Do they do this every day of the week? How much lead time does BMW give you to notify you actual delivery date? (for arranging work, plane tix, etc)? does the significant other also get to drive the car on the track (I know she would like that).

thanks again!

p.s. I'm going to the dragon the end of this month for a Mini rally, but very willing to do it again in my new BMW.

I'm not sure if they do it on the weekends or not? They defintitely do it Monday thru Friday though. I had several weeks notification for my delivery, in fact my SA asked for a few different options that would work best for my schedule and then confirmed a date with the Performance Center.

Your significant other gets to participate in everything. They get the exact same amount of seat-time that you do. My wife LOVED it! It made the whole experience that much better.

If you're going to do the Tail, you should definitely check out the Cherohala Skyway as well. I actually preferred the Skyway over the Tail, it's a lot more wide open sweepers with less traffic and less cops!!

Just as an option for some of you... airfare from Houston to Greenville was going to be in the neighborhood of $450 each for my wife and I (one way!). We opted to fly into Ashville, NC ($99 each) and rented a car one-way for $25. It's about a 30 - 40 minute drive but it saved us a ton of money!! Just something to look at if you have the same problem.

MadisonOne · 04-07-2008, 10:37 AM

Thanks again for the information. We will plan on driving the Cherohala Skyway. Can't wait!

Ragenikon · 04-08-2008, 03:42 PM

So i have a production number...car is on order...my dealer should still be able to hook me up with this Performance Center Delivery option no?

whiplash · 04-09-2008, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ragenikon

So i have a production number...car is on order...my dealer should still be able to hook me up with this Performance Center Delivery option no?

You should call them right away to make sure, it does need to be done fairly early in the process but I would think at this point you should still have plenty of time.

TwinturboBMW07 · 04-09-2008, 02:29 PM

this is the only way to get a BMW

Ragenikon · 04-10-2008, 12:53 PM

Just talked with my CA and he's setting it up now...1st or 2nd week in May I'll be headed to Greenville

Rock on, thanks for this thread or i would have never known about it!:roundel:

vivid · 04-10-2008, 01:09 PM

Andy,

you are a rock star... thank you so much that was great... I can't wait to do it when I get mine...

amybang · 04-10-2008, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ragenikon

Just talked with my CA and he's setting it up now...1st or 2nd week in May I'll be headed to Greenville

Rock on, thanks for this thread or i would have never known about it!:roundel:

Where is your car in the production process? I called my CA yesterday and he wasn't sure we could do it. Mine got on a boat today.

whiplash · 04-10-2008, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ragenikon

Just talked with my CA and he's setting it up now...1st or 2nd week in May I'll be headed to Greenville

Rock on, thanks for this thread or i would have never known about it!:roundel:

Congratulations!!! You are going to love the entire experience!!

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Originally Posted by amybang

Where is your car in the production process? I called my CA yesterday and he wasn't sure we could do it. Mine got on a boat today.

I was told by my CA that once it's on the boat, the destination paperwork has already been processed so it may be tough to get them to change it. It can't hurt to ask though.

amybang · 04-11-2008, 02:04 PM

My CA just got back to me. Sounds like it may be able to be rerouted once it gets to the VPC. I'm going in on Monday to do all the paperwork and set it up!

amy!

C_Topher · 04-12-2008, 12:19 AM

I requested PCD when ordering the car and got my date assignment when I was on the ship. They offered a specific date about 6 weeks out and said they could try to fit +/- 10 days. I believe they only operate M-F, Friday being the busiest.

Bimmerfest forums has a dedicated sub-forum for the topic; it is monitored by PCD staff who will answer specific questions.

Ragenikon · 04-14-2008, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by amybang

My CA just got back to me. Sounds like it may be able to be rerouted once it gets to the VPC. I'm going in on Monday to do all the paperwork and set it up!

amy!

Rock on! haha, Yeah mine is scheduled for production in a week or two, so i still had that time to get it set up. I think i'll be down round the 3rd week of May

. Anyone else going down around then??

1050Wien · 04-14-2008, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Ragenikon

Rock on! haha, Yeah mine is scheduled for production in a week or two, so i still had that time to get it set up. I think i'll be down round the 3rd week of May

. Anyone else going down around then??

I'll be there Friday, May 16th.

frank2287 · 04-14-2008, 10:53 AM

can you do this lets say if i dont want my car delivered there? But i wanted to go to that school? and how much did that cost?

AndyM · 04-14-2008, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by frank2287

can you do this lets say if i dont want my car delivered there? But i wanted to go to that school? and how much did that cost?

They do offer driving courses like the 2 day M Schools.

C_Topher · 04-14-2008, 12:16 PM

Monday May 19th for me.

frank2287 · 04-14-2008, 03:11 PM

cool and are they free or no?

AndyM · 04-14-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by frank2287

cool and are they free or no?

Pricing is in the link I posted.

04-04-2008, 11:21 AM	#23
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MadisonOne Private 5 Rep 95 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Another question Just ordered my car last week. I have a production number, but obviously have no idea when this car will be produced or on a ship. Anyway, my dealer is asking me what date I would like to schedule the delivery at the performance center. I want to say "tomorrow". How does scheduling your Performance Center delivery work? do you wait until your car is on a ship? Thanks!
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Ragenikon Private 4 Rep 93 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Just talked with my CA and he's setting it up now...1st or 2nd week in May I'll be headed to Greenville Rock on, thanks for this thread or i would have never known about it!:roundel: __________________ - 135is - Sedona Red Aluminum Trim Black Boston Leather Cold Weather Pkg Sports Pkg Premium Stereo PCD June 3rd! "The steering, the feel, the way you can adjust your line through the bend with the throttle. There is no other car made today in this sector of the market that gets even close. If you love driving, this is up there in a class of One." - Jeremy Clarkson -
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04-10-2008, 01:09 PM	#33
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amybang ... and Orca too! 29 Rep 845 Posts Drives: 128i Convertible (AW/CR) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Belmont, MA iTrader: (0)	My CA just got back to me. Sounds like it may be able to be rerouted once it gets to the VPC. I'm going in on Monday to do all the paperwork and set it up! amy!
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04-12-2008, 12:19 AM	#37
C_Topher Señor Member 16 Rep 452 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	I requested PCD when ordering the car and got my date assignment when I was on the ship. They offered a specific date about 6 weeks out and said they could try to fit +/- 10 days. I believe they only operate M-F, Friday being the busiest. Bimmerfest forums has a dedicated sub-forum for the topic; it is monitored by PCD staff who will answer specific questions. __________________ Monaco Blue/Savannah Beige 135i
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