Can't register 2010 vehicle in BMW USA.com

moveswiftly · 07-28-2009, 10:28 PM

I'm trying to begin tracking my vehicle, but the production really hasn't started yet of 2010 models. But I have a Production # from my dealer....So when I enter in the production # into my bmwusa.com account it says only new cars can be added and that if you're car is in production it may not yet be entered. Is this normal?

former · 07-29-2009, 12:41 AM

Yes. When I spoke to BMW about this, they said they reuse production numbers so for now until yours gets "reset" or loaded into the system, it's not going to work on the Owners' Circle. I wasn't able to add my car until 2-3 weeks before I picked it up at the Welt. And then even when was able to add it, the information wasn't quite accurate. The OC isn't exactly the most high-tech, up to date site out there.

moveswiftly · 07-29-2009, 01:04 AM

that's retarded lol....thanks for the information though

Lisav123 · 07-29-2009, 01:25 AM

how come i just ordered a 2009 135i 2weeks ago and wasnt allowed to order a 2010 yet, and there not comming out with anything different in the car inside or out so whats the point of waiting and paying extra.

KingOfJericho · 07-29-2009, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisav123

how come i just ordered a 2009 135i 2weeks ago and wasnt allowed to order a 2010 yet, and there not comming out with anything different in the car inside or out so whats the point of waiting and paying extra.

Who's paying extra? The car is the same price and some of the options are actually cheaper for 2010. Most of us who have ordered cars are paying $500-750 over invoice for first allocation cars that have not depreciated a penny upon delivery. Your dealer was also correct. While they could put you on a list, they could not actually order a 2010 car 2 weeks ago.

moveswiftly · 07-29-2009, 08:46 AM

Yeah 2 weeks ago you really couldn't order one, only just this saturday my dealer was able to get me a production # and everything. Plant's closed mid august, so Figure production to begin Sept 1st.

moveswiftly · 08-02-2009, 01:50 AM

I just called the 1800 # tonight, system says my car is scheduled for production with no set date. Will 2010 models begin build after the plant re-opens in september? Or before they close

mattssi · 08-02-2009, 02:56 AM

OHh cool, when I ordered my 2010, there were no production numbers available. I gotta get an update!

moveswiftly · 08-02-2009, 10:34 AM

Keep me updated we might be brothers :P

KingOfJericho · 08-02-2009, 12:26 PM

I saw the schedule of plant shut-downs/openings and the 1 series start date was like August 14th. The earliest of any model. The 5s and 7s are the last to resume and they were the last week of August. We could see our cars in mid to late Sept.

moveswiftly · 08-02-2009, 12:31 PM

the start date of the closing? or the start date of 2010 production.

ORIGIN M. · 08-02-2009, 12:38 PM

BMW makes a great car, one like no other car company, but they really needs to get up to speed with the website side of life. It is really somewhat of a joke considering where we are in time. It is costing them more than they might even know.

moveswiftly · 08-02-2009, 01:51 PM

yeah man sadly...
i don't think it's costing them though, if people want to get a bmw they still will

KingOfJericho · 08-02-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by chesterfan1230

the start date of the closing? or the start date of 2010 production.

They closed last week or 2 weeks ago. They're starting back up on the 14th (I'm going by memory but I'm 99% sure that was the date).

moveswiftly · 08-02-2009, 02:50 PM

damn i'm excited then haha.

ORIGIN M. · 08-02-2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by chesterfan1230

yeah man sadly...
i don't think it's costing them though, if people want to get a bmw they still will

Maybe, maybe not. Some people look at cars like shoes, and if they are available, and fit, they buy them. I don't think the website is helping them sell any extra cars, if anything it hurts them. The site is better than it was 6 months ago, in a sense that it doesn't crash like it did. However it is far from interactive. How hard would it be for them to get a damn camera inside the car, and walk around it for some 360's inside, and out. It is 2009, and it is like they are stuck in 1999 or something. People expect to touch, and feel on the web, before they MAY ever go to the dealer.

Ahhhh, now I feel better...Rant over.

moveswiftly · 08-02-2009, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by red-sauerkraut

Maybe, maybe not. Some people look at cars like shoes, and if they are available, and fit, they buy them. I don't think the website is helping them sell any extra cars, if anything it hurts them. The site is better than it was 6 months ago, in a sense that it doesn't crash like it did. However it is far from interactive. How hard would it be for them to get a damn camera inside the car, and walk around it for some 360's inside, and out. It is 2009, and it is like they are stuck in 1999 or something. People expect to touch, and feel on the web, before they MAY ever go to the dealer.

Ahhhh, now I feel better...Rant over.

I agree, if they had a 360 degree tour inside I'd be looking it over all day drooling over it :P. I think it'd help sell MORE units, but I don't think that it has any "downside" on BMW's sales.

jibaholic101 · 08-02-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by red-sauerkraut

BMW makes a great car, one like no other car company, but they really needs to get up to speed with the website side of life. It is really somewhat of a joke considering where we are in time. It is costing them more than they might even know.

yeah, it was one of my biggest problems that my car never updated online until i have a VIN. big hassle with BMW NA and my CA

but to be quite honest, who gives a fuck about the BMW website and phone number? they are all delayed by about 3 days. you want the most up to date info? call your CA, they have instant progress. but i would wait until the second week of september to check

mattssi · 08-04-2009, 10:46 PM

I just got an update from my sa - no production number. He sent me a screenshot from the system he uses. Too bad, but hopefully soon!

moveswiftly · 08-04-2009, 11:08 PM

that sucks bro.

ORIGIN M. · 08-05-2009, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chesterfan1230

I agree, if they had a 360 degree tour inside I'd be looking it over all day drooling over it :P. I think it'd help sell MORE units, but I don't think that it has any "downside" on BMW's sales.

What is going on in this world today is having an effect on all sales... It is just the facts at hand. If BMW thinks that it would not increase desire, and sell more cars [w/real 360's inside and out], then they are the ones being fools about what people really expect, and want in today's market place. -JULY BMW SALES WERE DOWN 26.7% !!!

2thDoc · 08-06-2009, 08:06 AM

Hi all, new here, I placed my order for my 2010 135i last friday and had been wondering about the OC website also. Glad to hear it's not just me! Also really excited to hear they're resuming production in only another week or so. Woot! Can't wait for my 135!

07-28-2009, 10:28 PM	#1
moveswiftly Colonel 386 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: Cayman GT4, 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (12) Garage List 2012 335iS [0.00]	Can't register 2010 vehicle in BMW USA.com I'm trying to begin tracking my vehicle, but the production really hasn't started yet of 2010 models. But I have a Production # from my dealer....So when I enter in the production # into my bmwusa.com account it says only new cars can be added and that if you're car is in production it may not yet be entered. Is this normal? __________________ Current: M2CS Gone but not forgotten: Cayman GT4, M2C, 2011 135i, E83 X3 6MT, 2016 SO M3, 2012 335iS, 2010 135i and 2006 e90 325xi
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07-29-2009, 12:41 AM	#2
former Practical Idealist 9 Rep 408 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Greater Los Angeles Area iTrader: (0)	Yes. When I spoke to BMW about this, they said they reuse production numbers so for now until yours gets "reset" or loaded into the system, it's not going to work on the Owners' Circle. I wasn't able to add my car until 2-3 weeks before I picked it up at the Welt. And then even when was able to add it, the information wasn't quite accurate. The OC isn't exactly the most high-tech, up to date site out there. __________________ -f 2009 135 6MT Montego Blue Coupe, Sport, Prem, Cold, Nav, CA, iPod, Smartphone \| Euro Delivery on 10/25/2008
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moveswiftly Colonel 386 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: Cayman GT4, 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (12) Garage List 2012 335iS [0.00]	that's retarded lol....thanks for the information though __________________ Current: M2CS Gone but not forgotten: Cayman GT4, M2C, 2011 135i, E83 X3 6MT, 2016 SO M3, 2012 335iS, 2010 135i and 2006 e90 325xi
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Lisav123 Girls can drive just as fast 3 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Garwood iTrader: (0)	how come i just ordered a 2009 135i 2weeks ago and wasnt allowed to order a 2010 yet, and there not comming out with anything different in the car inside or out so whats the point of waiting and paying extra.
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moveswiftly Colonel 386 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: Cayman GT4, 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (12) Garage List 2012 335iS [0.00]	Yeah 2 weeks ago you really couldn't order one, only just this saturday my dealer was able to get me a production # and everything. Plant's closed mid august, so Figure production to begin Sept 1st. __________________ Current: M2CS Gone but not forgotten: Cayman GT4, M2C, 2011 135i, E83 X3 6MT, 2016 SO M3, 2012 335iS, 2010 135i and 2006 e90 325xi
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moveswiftly Colonel 386 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: Cayman GT4, 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (12) Garage List 2012 335iS [0.00]	I just called the 1800 # tonight, system says my car is scheduled for production with no set date. Will 2010 models begin build after the plant re-opens in september? Or before they close __________________ Current: M2CS Gone but not forgotten: Cayman GT4, M2C, 2011 135i, E83 X3 6MT, 2016 SO M3, 2012 335iS, 2010 135i and 2006 e90 325xi
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08-02-2009, 02:56 AM	#8
mattssi Major 928 Rep 1,404 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bend, OR iTrader: (1)	OHh cool, when I ordered my 2010, there were no production numbers available. I gotta get an update!
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moveswiftly Colonel 386 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: Cayman GT4, 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (12) Garage List 2012 335iS [0.00]	Keep me updated we might be brothers :P __________________ Current: M2CS Gone but not forgotten: Cayman GT4, M2C, 2011 135i, E83 X3 6MT, 2016 SO M3, 2012 335iS, 2010 135i and 2006 e90 325xi
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KingOfJericho Major General 2458 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	I saw the schedule of plant shut-downs/openings and the 1 series start date was like August 14th. The earliest of any model. The 5s and 7s are the last to resume and they were the last week of August. We could see our cars in mid to late Sept.
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moveswiftly Colonel 386 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: Cayman GT4, 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (12) Garage List 2012 335iS [0.00]	the start date of the closing? or the start date of 2010 production. __________________ Current: M2CS Gone but not forgotten: Cayman GT4, M2C, 2011 135i, E83 X3 6MT, 2016 SO M3, 2012 335iS, 2010 135i and 2006 e90 325xi
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ORIGIN M. Banned 3160 Rep 9,134 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Hemisphere iTrader: (0)	BMW makes a great car, one like no other car company, but they really needs to get up to speed with the website side of life. It is really somewhat of a joke considering where we are in time. It is costing them more than they might even know.
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moveswiftly Colonel 386 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: Cayman GT4, 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (12) Garage List 2012 335iS [0.00]	yeah man sadly... i don't think it's costing them though, if people want to get a bmw they still will __________________ Current: M2CS Gone but not forgotten: Cayman GT4, M2C, 2011 135i, E83 X3 6MT, 2016 SO M3, 2012 335iS, 2010 135i and 2006 e90 325xi
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mattssi Major 928 Rep 1,404 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bend, OR iTrader: (1)	I just got an update from my sa - no production number. He sent me a screenshot from the system he uses. Too bad, but hopefully soon!
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moveswiftly Colonel 386 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: Cayman GT4, 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (12) Garage List 2012 335iS [0.00]	that sucks bro. __________________ Current: M2CS Gone but not forgotten: Cayman GT4, M2C, 2011 135i, E83 X3 6MT, 2016 SO M3, 2012 335iS, 2010 135i and 2006 e90 325xi
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08-06-2009, 08:06 AM	#22
2thDoc Private 1 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 2011 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ocala, FL iTrader: (1)	Hi all, new here, I placed my order for my 2010 135i last friday and had been wondering about the OC website also. Glad to hear it's not just me! Also really excited to hear they're resuming production in only another week or so. Woot! Can't wait for my 135!
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