UK 1m customers

[Denso]

Originally Posted by ChrisBuer

Sorry for yet another post, but just had a call from the dealer and it's looking very positive. Although they cannot 100% confirm a build slot until the start of July due to some minor changes to the 1 Series model line that could have an impact on my order?!

Good luck, what colour ?

[as7920]

Originally Posted by Hotrod99

I'm getting paint protection coating (3 layers) followed by two coats of wax polish through somebody i know (and trust) as they have done work on my previous cars. - around £185 if i recall correctly; South East area. The dealer products are just a sales tactic and the sales exec. will obviously make commission on selling it you!

well if they want to earn another £185, point them in the direction of Woking next week and I'll use them too!

[ChrisBuer]

Originally Posted by Denso

Good luck, what colour ?

I've ordered the Alpine White with the following options:

- Folding mirrors
- Heated front seats
- Navigation-system Professional
- BMW Assist
- Bluetooth phone prep + telematics
- Loudspeaker system - harman/kardon surround
- USB audio interface
- Telephone USB audio interface

Hopefully these are the right bits to allow me to use my iPhone properly in the car for music (album art on the nav screen) and handsfree bluetooth. I'll also get the dealer fit iPhone cradle when the car is in.

The only other bits will be the black grill surrounds at the front, but I believe these are again a dealer fit item?

I should have confirmation of delivery by early July and my dealer seemed to think if everything was confirmed, I'd receive a September build date.

Basically my dealer has put the request into BMW and then phoned them up. He was told that there was a small part change that may affect the 1M production with slight delays, but BMW were yet to confirm whether it had an impact on the car or not. However, I guess the good sign is that they didn't tell him to "go away", so there must be at least some allocation of cars left.

Fingers crossed I'll be one of the lucky 450!!

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by ChrisBuer

Basically my dealer has put the request into BMW and then phoned them up. He was told that there was a small part change that may affect the 1M production with slight delays, but BMW were yet to confirm whether it had an impact on the car or not.

The Leipzig plant ran out of right hand drive dashboards, so from now on it's left hand drive only.

[Denso]

Originally Posted by ChrisBuer

I've ordered the Alpine White with the following options:

- Folding mirrors
- Heated front seats
- Navigation-system Professional
- BMW Assist
- Bluetooth phone prep + telematics
- Loudspeaker system - harman/kardon surround
- USB audio interface
- Telephone USB audio interface

Hopefully these are the right bits to allow me to use my iPhone properly in the car for music (album art on the nav screen) and handsfree bluetooth. I'll also get the dealer fit iPhone cradle when the car is in.

The only other bits will be the black grill surrounds at the front, but I believe these are again a dealer fit item?

I should have confirmation of delivery by early July and my dealer seemed to think if everything was confirmed, I'd receive a September build date.

Basically my dealer has put the request into BMW and then phoned them up. He was told that there was a small part change that may affect the 1M production with slight delays, but BMW were yet to confirm whether it had an impact on the car or not. However, I guess the good sign is that they didn't tell him to "go away", so there must be at least some allocation of cars left.

Fingers crossed I'll be one of the lucky 450!!

Nice spec, i would get the internet option as well at £95 its a relative bargain. Maybe you should consider the BMW apps option as well if you are thinking all things Apple ?

[npg]

Ordered mine saturday val orange due in september hope i made correct colour choice had white m3 & focus rs,1m looks very nice in white but needed a change no much left off the spec list. Clive being you have this colour do you think it suits the car.Thanks.

[clived]

Well, obviously I'm biased, but yes :-) I wasn't sure about the tinted side glass before I saw the car, but I think it totally works with VO. Had lots of positive comments already, and it's only been sat on the drive! My detailer is just finishing his days work and I'll be taking it to the office tomorrow, so we'll see what people think :-) (and getting the first 11% of the first running in distance done ;-) ).

[npg]

Thanks for the reply,i think i will stick with val orange salesman said that is the colour he would have if specing car for himself,but always nice to hear from someone with first hand knowledge.

[ChrisBuer]

Originally Posted by Denso

Nice spec, i would get the internet option as well at £95 its a relative bargain. Maybe you should consider the BMW apps option as well if you are thinking all things Apple ?

I did think about the Internet but I couldn't see the point when I have my phone on me and can access any sites. Stupid question, but is it full internet access in the car and what can it do that I can do on my iPhone?

I did look at the apps as well but I don't use Twitter and the other things on there.

I just hope i can definitely get one as I'm waiting for BMW to confirm the build shortly

[as7920]

Originally Posted by ChrisBuer

I did think about the Internet but I couldn't see the point when I have my phone on me and can access any sites. Stupid question, but is it full internet access in the car and what can it do that I can do on my iPhone?

I did look at the apps as well but I don't use Twitter and the other things on there.

I just hope i can definitely get one as I'm waiting for BMW to confirm the build shortly

Hey, any more info on the production changes mate?

[ChrisBuer]

Originally Posted by as7920

Hey, any more info on the production changes mate?

Nope, not heard anything back and don't expect to until early July when I should know whether I've definitely got a 1M or not. I'll update when I hear anything

It is a little frustrating not knowing because I'm in a bit of a dilemma about selling my current car at the moment. I don't want to sell it if I haven't got the 1M, but at the same time, I don't want to sit around with it not being advertised if I am going to get the 1M. I guess the best I can do is put it up, see what interest I get and hope that I'll get the confirmation from BMW before selling. We'll see

[as7920]

Originally Posted by ChrisBuer

Nope, not heard anything back and don't expect to until early July when I should know whether I've definitely got a 1M or not. I'll update when I hear anything

It is a little frustrating not knowing because I'm in a bit of a dilemma about selling my current car at the moment. I don't want to sell it if I haven't got the 1M, but at the same time, I don't want to sit around with it not being advertised if I am going to get the 1M. I guess the best I can do is put it up, see what interest I get and hope that I'll get the confirmation from BMW before selling. We'll see

Thanks and good luck whichever route you take!
A dealer has informed me that he doesn't know of any changes to 1M but at the same plant there were issues with X1?

My car has arrived at the dealers! Early, yay!

[Denso]

Originally Posted by as7920

Thanks and good luck whichever route you take!
A dealer has informed me that he doesn't know of any changes to 1M but at the same plant there were issues with X1?

My car has arrived at the dealers! Early, yay!

Looking forward to the pics of your car, remember we both shared the which colour dilema for many tormented weeks before making the final decision lol. When are you picking it up ?

[as7920]

Originally Posted by Denso

Looking forward to the pics of your car, remember we both shared the which colour dilema for many tormented weeks before making the final decision lol. When are you picking it up ?

Dealer hasn't informed me yet. Eugegall has kindly got some photos for me and should be getting more later.

I know for sure I have made the right colour choice, for me. All 3 colours look great on the 1M, thats why it is so hard. But for my circumstances, BSM is just right!

[Denso]

Originally Posted by as7920

Dealer hasn't informed me yet. Eugenall has kindly got some photos for me and should be getting more later.

I know for sure I have made the right colour choice, for me. All 3 colours look great on the 1M, thats why it is so hard. But for my circumstances, BSM is just right!

Agreed if the colour choice is right for you then thats great I look forward to the pictures and your initial comments on the car. I am counting the days until 2nd of July when i finally get mine

[as7920]

Originally Posted by Denso

Agreed if the colour choice is right for you then thats great I look forward to the pictures and your initial comments on the car. I am counting the days until 2nd of July when i finally get mine

Could yours be early too?

[Aussie_in_London]

Originally Posted by ChrisBuer

Nope, not heard anything back and don't expect to until early July when I should know whether I've definitely got a 1M or not. I'll update when I hear anything

It is a little frustrating not knowing because I'm in a bit of a dilemma about selling my current car at the moment. I don't want to sell it if I haven't got the 1M, but at the same time, I don't want to sit around with it not being advertised if I am going to get the 1M. I guess the best I can do is put it up, see what interest I get and hope that I'll get the confirmation from BMW before selling. We'll see

I don't see you having any issues obtaining an order, my misses went in and ordered last Wed and its confirmed, just prior I had emailed BMW UK Customer Services asking the numbers still available to order and there is still more than enough on the system I was informed.............

[Denso]

Originally Posted by as7920

Could yours be early too?

That would be nice, i could ask the dealer to email me some pictures when it arrives. My problem is i am out of country until 1st of July and dont get back in time to pick it up so 2nd of July it is then

[as7920]

My car (well soon enough!).........Thanks to Eugegall and his GF.

[evolution80]

...and the rear window tint doesnt seem too dark either

[Denso]

Originally Posted by as7920

My car (well soon enough!).........Thanks to Eugegall and his GF.

Beautiful

What mods are you getting done st the dealers ?

[Grey Dove]

Originally Posted by as7920

My car (well soon enough!).........Thanks to Eugegall and his GF.

Sorry i keep ing all over the place