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I-One-Da? · 05-14-2008, 01:04 PM

First of all Dave, thanks for your time in helping out all of us with our questions:thumbup:

So, I was given my production number today. My CA told me that my car is at the 112 status. I tried to sign up on the BMW owner circle with the production number and it comes up as a 2005 X3 SAV. What do you think is wrong?

If my order is at the 112 status should I be getting a VIN soon?

Thanks in advance Dave,

Brandon:headbang:

tonytigerking · 05-14-2008, 01:27 PM

I-One-Da, the owner circle site is always about a week behind, and will not show the correct description of the car initially.

I-One-Da? · 05-14-2008, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tonytigerking

I-One-Da, the owner circle site is always about a week behind, and will not show the correct description of the car initially.

I knew that but should it at least show the right car? I knew that it might not show the right color or features but it seems like it should show the correct model?:iono:

tonytigerking · 05-14-2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by I-One-Da?

I knew that but should it at least show the right car? I knew that it might not show the right color or features but it seems like it should show the correct model?:iono:

That's a good question. Although, I do find it funny if the BMW plants still producing 2005 x3 on their line....

dbtheo · 05-14-2008, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by I-One-Da?

I knew that but should it at least show the right car? I knew that it might not show the right color or features but it seems like it should show the correct model?:iono:

it's not unusual, wait until you get a vin number, then check, it should be fine

mistermojorizin · 05-14-2008, 03:08 PM

Question for the dealer: my 1er didn't come with the extra cupholder nor console bracket for it and i want it. is it possible to retrofit? how much would it cost and how much would the labor be?

dbtheo · 05-14-2008, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mistermojorizin

Question for the dealer: my 1er didn't come with the extra cupholder nor console bracket for it and i want it. is it possible to retrofit? how much would it cost and how much would the labor be?

did you order nav? I believe it only comes with the navi equipped cars in the us. As for the retrofit, I don't see it listed in the accessories book, I'm sure you could do it, but I'm betting not worth the cost

dbtheo · 05-14-2008, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by lacrosse

Wow Dave! It seems as though all us 1addicts are keeping you busy! Thanks for taking the time to answer us!

no prob, just figured it would be cool to have a centralized location for questions. By no means to do I know close to everything, I've even been corrected on a few things in this forum before, but I'll try to answer what I can.

I-One-Da? · 05-14-2008, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tonytigerking

That's a good question. Although, I do find it funny if the BMW plants still producing 2005 x3 on their line....

I know, kinda wierd.

I just found out, not sure if it is true, that BMW recycles the production numbers. In a couple of days when the site gets up to date with my order it should reflect what I have ordered and not a 2005 X3.

Thanks everyone for the help:drinking:

ltrudell · 05-14-2008, 04:03 PM

I ordered a 128i two weeks ago and received a production number over a week ago. The BMW site is still showing my number as belonging to a 2005 six series graphite black. I called the dealer and he said he did not know why the info has not 'flipped' yet, but that it shows up correctly on the dealer's system. He told me it was a Priority One and not to worry... of course I worry anyway.

When I call the 800 number, it says my order has been received but no production date has been confirmed. That doesn't sound good. Should I worry??

RobLS · 05-14-2008, 04:09 PM

I noticed the local bmw dealership here marks up thier 1ers about 2.5k above msrp, do you think it would cause a controversy if I asked for 500 below msrp? or even msrp?

ucb · 05-14-2008, 04:19 PM

no, they are just hoping to catch uneducated buyers, I dont think anyone is paying markup, 500 off MSRP is more than reasonable

RobLS · 05-14-2008, 04:28 PM

Alright. Well I've seen some dealers say they won't go below msrp. So I figured I'd ask.

dbtheo · 05-14-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RobLS

I noticed the local bmw dealership here marks up thier 1ers about 2.5k above msrp, do you think it would cause a controversy if I asked for 500 below msrp? or even msrp?

never hurts to ask, worst they can do is say "no"

dbtheo · 05-14-2008, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ltrudell

I ordered a 128i two weeks ago and received a production number over a week ago. The BMW site is still showing my number as belonging to a 2005 six series graphite black. I called the dealer and he said he did not know why the info has not 'flipped' yet, but that it shows up correctly on the dealer's system. He told me it was a Priority One and not to worry... of course I worry anyway.

When I call the 800 number, it says my order has been received but no production date has been confirmed. That doesn't sound good. Should I worry??

nah, you're fine

WishBone33 · 05-15-2008, 12:26 AM

Ok so the dealership faxed me a production number and when i tried to sign up on bmw's owner's circle, it asks me to enter the production number. I entered the production # the CA faxed me and it comes back as a 2001 Siena Red Metallic 330Ci Convertible?? That cant be right can it?

Dan203 · 05-15-2008, 12:29 AM

They recycle production numbers, so for now it's showing you the last vehicle that used that number. (bet it says it's been delivered too right?) It'll change to your actual car once it's accepted for production.

Dan

WishBone33 · 05-15-2008, 01:53 AM

The paperwork the CA faxed me says its Status 112

Dan203 · 05-15-2008, 02:00 AM

Is it a Vehicle Inquiry Report? If so, and it's got all the right options on it, then you're fine. When I first entered mine it had the wrong color, and all the wrong options, for about a week. It didn't update until the same day my VIN# was posted (old site had vin listed) which was about 4 days before my car was scheduled to be completed.

Dan

WishBone33 · 05-15-2008, 02:07 AM

Yeah its a vehicle inquiry and it has all the right options on it but it lists msrp price instead of our agreed upon price.

Dan203 · 05-15-2008, 02:38 AM

That's why it says "Total suggested price". That paper always lists MSRP.

Dan

WishBone33 · 05-15-2008, 03:04 AM

oh thanks. haha. sorry im still a little clueless on these things. its my first car purchase

05-14-2008, 01:04 PM	#23
I-One-Da? That One Guy Drives: Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 391 iTrader: (0)	Production Number goof up? First of all Dave, thanks for your time in helping out all of us with our questions:thumbup: So, I was given my production number today. My CA told me that my car is at the 112 status. I tried to sign up on the BMW owner circle with the production number and it comes up as a 2005 X3 SAV. What do you think is wrong? If my order is at the 112 status should I be getting a VIN soon? Thanks in advance Dave, Brandon:headbang:

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05-14-2008, 01:27 PM	#24
tonytigerking Private First Class Drives: Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 194 iTrader: (0)	I-One-Da, the owner circle site is always about a week behind, and will not show the correct description of the car initially.

05-14-2008, 04:03 PM	#32
ltrudell New Member Drives: Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 28 iTrader: (0)	I ordered a 128i two weeks ago and received a production number over a week ago. The BMW site is still showing my number as belonging to a 2005 six series graphite black. I called the dealer and he said he did not know why the info has not 'flipped' yet, but that it shows up correctly on the dealer's system. He told me it was a Priority One and not to worry... of course I worry anyway. When I call the 800 number, it says my order has been received but no production date has been confirmed. That doesn't sound good. Should I worry??

05-14-2008, 04:09 PM	#33
RobLS Major Drives: M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Perpetual Rain Posts: 1,193 iTrader: (0)	I noticed the local bmw dealership here marks up thier 1ers about 2.5k above msrp, do you think it would cause a controversy if I asked for 500 below msrp? or even msrp?

05-14-2008, 04:19 PM	#34
ucb Private Drives: IX Join Date: May 2008 Location: SJ Posts: 51 iTrader: (0)	no, they are just hoping to catch uneducated buyers, I dont think anyone is paying markup, 500 off MSRP is more than reasonable

05-14-2008, 04:28 PM	#35
RobLS Major Drives: M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Perpetual Rain Posts: 1,193 iTrader: (0)	Alright. Well I've seen some dealers say they won't go below msrp. So I figured I'd ask.

05-15-2008, 12:26 AM	#38
WishBone33 First Lieutenant Drives: SGM 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 356 iTrader: (0)	Ok so the dealership faxed me a production number and when i tried to sign up on bmw's owner's circle, it asks me to enter the production number. I entered the production # the CA faxed me and it comes back as a 2001 Siena Red Metallic 330Ci Convertible?? That cant be right can it?

05-15-2008, 12:29 AM	#39
Dan203 Major Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carson City, NV Posts: 1,342 iTrader: (0)	They recycle production numbers, so for now it's showing you the last vehicle that used that number. (bet it says it's been delivered too right?) It'll change to your actual car once it's accepted for production. Dan

05-15-2008, 01:53 AM	#40
WishBone33 First Lieutenant Drives: SGM 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 356 iTrader: (0)	The paperwork the CA faxed me says its Status 112

05-15-2008, 02:00 AM	#41
Dan203 Major Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carson City, NV Posts: 1,342 iTrader: (0)	Is it a Vehicle Inquiry Report? If so, and it's got all the right options on it, then you're fine. When I first entered mine it had the wrong color, and all the wrong options, for about a week. It didn't update until the same day my VIN# was posted (old site had vin listed) which was about 4 days before my car was scheduled to be completed. Dan

05-15-2008, 02:07 AM	#42
WishBone33 First Lieutenant Drives: SGM 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 356 iTrader: (0)	Yeah its a vehicle inquiry and it has all the right options on it but it lists msrp price instead of our agreed upon price.

05-15-2008, 02:38 AM	#43
Dan203 Major Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carson City, NV Posts: 1,342 iTrader: (0)	That's why it says "Total suggested price". That paper always lists MSRP. Dan

05-15-2008, 03:04 AM	#44
WishBone33 First Lieutenant Drives: SGM 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 356 iTrader: (0)	oh thanks. haha. sorry im still a little clueless on these things. its my first car purchase