2012 135i Order Taking Forever

J Lau · 05-01-2012, 05:29 PM

I ordered a 135i with the exact same options. It has been a month and production still hasn't started yet.

I am getting worried that the car won't be here when my current lease is up.

Seems like I'm not the only one on this boat.

BlackBMiLuc · 05-01-2012, 07:58 PM

dont worry i went through the same thing last year waiting for mine. my 1 actually became the very first 2012 model year 1-series to touch american soil when it finally did arrive. but the delay came from the manufacturing transition period at the factory which is usually between march-april. it's worth the wait!

newnmpr0ved · 05-01-2012, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by J Lau

I ordered a 135i with the exact same options. It has been a month and production still hasn't started yet.

I am getting worried that the car won't be here when my current lease is up.

Seems like I'm not the only one on this boat.

i dealt with that a week and a half ago. i had to extend the lease 1 extra month on my lexus is250. Ordered the 135i on the last week of february and the car arrived April 21st. It was perfect timing because i ended up selling the is250 to a private party on April 20th. I had no idea the 135i was ready for delivery the following day.

Whenever your car goes into production, you wont see it at the dealer until 6-8 weeks after.

Houman21 · 05-03-2012, 02:10 AM

Your Dealer should've told you what the first production slot would be. They don't build as many 1ers as they do 3's. When I asked when the earliest slot he had available, he said probably June, I said ok. When I ordered my e92 in 2008 it took a total of about 9 weeks from order placed till delivery. I have another month before my build starts!

I guess if you go into the process knowing exactly how long you'll have to wait - then it's not a big deal. Who knows maybe I'll push to 2013.

I rarely see any 1 series in L.A. - I saw one today for the first time in months, and a beautiful 1M drive through my neighborhood.

mackeroni · 05-05-2012, 08:27 AM

Ordered mine on 12/15/2010 and took delivery on 3/4/2011... 11 weeks and 2 days. Not bad considering the holidays. Hope you don't get pushed clear out to a 2013. Yikes!

sochermit · 05-05-2012, 08:40 AM

Ordered mine on 2/29/12. Expected delivery to Brunswick, GA 5/9/12. Still about another week, at least, before I receive it.

AKBimmerxi · 05-05-2012, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by AceofSpades11

I just spoke with the sales manager, he said that the car would be here in the next 7 weeks...and if it's any later than that...it will push to 2013...

I heard the 2013 would be a 4 cyl front wheel drive ?!?!?!?!??

Help! lol

Only the hatchbacks are going FWD....the coupes and conv are staying as is. That was what I've read from various sources. Another thing to remember there may have been a parts supply issues for a 135i specific part. Something this complex it happens.

crbalch · 05-05-2012, 03:09 PM

My car took 5 months to get, you are well ahead of what I was

GeeRam · 05-05-2012, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by AKBimmerxi

Only the hatchbacks are going FWD....the coupes and conv are staying as is.

FWD version is still at least 3 years away, as the new F20 rwd hatch has only been out a little over 6 months.....

J Lau · 05-05-2012, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Lau

I ordered a 135i with the exact same options. It has been a month and production still hasn't started yet.

I am getting worried that the car won't be here when my current lease is up.

Seems like I'm not the only one on this boat.

After waiting for 6weeks. the production finally begins!!!!!!!
this is exciting!!!!!

Order Documented - 3/23/2012
Production Begins - 5/5/2012

Houman21 · 05-06-2012, 03:56 AM

Just emailed dealer today, he's said he is having difficulty getting BMW to fill the order for 2012 since his slot was for June. Don't know what else could be going on... so we both decided to push until MY2013 which would begin in July. Let's see whats happens. These one series seem to be built at a MUCH slower pace then the 3 series. Very Strange.

Houman21 · 05-06-2012, 03:59 AM

I actually fantasize that BMW has decided to build some more 1Ms - I know they won't...
but wouldn't it be nice

AceofSpades11 · 05-06-2012, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Houman21

I actually fantasize that BMW has decided to build some more 1Ms - I know they won't...
but wouldn't it be nice

I just fantasize that they build a 1 series period haha

hats off to you for agreeing to wait for the 2013!

AndrewCowley · 05-06-2012, 11:23 PM

So there will be a E82 & N55 engined 2013 then? Not so long ago the view was that 2012 was the end.

Houman21 · 05-07-2012, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by AndrewCowley

So there will be a E82 & N55 engined 2013 then? Not so long ago the view was that 2012 was the end.

Wouldn't it be nice if they built some more of those 1M's though

We'll all know soon enough

I'm just trying to be patient about the whole thing. It just gives me more time to fantasize, maybe I'll break down and just order a Z4

Houman21 · 05-07-2012, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by AceofSpades11

I just fantasize that they build a 1 series period haha

hats off to you for agreeing to wait for the 2013!

I have no choice! At least you got your car buddy. We're playing musical cars here

Diver · 05-07-2012, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by AndrewCowley

So there will be a E82 & N55 engined 2013 then? Not so long ago the view was that 2012 was the end.

My dealer said a 2013 1 series coupe is a sure thing. The areas for speculatio are whether there will be a 135is (and what will it be like) or if the NA 6 will be available, as BMW wants to go all turbo on petrol engines.

AceofSpades11 · 05-07-2012, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Diver

My dealer said a 2013 1 series coupe is a sure thing. The areas for speculatio are whether there will be a 135is (and what will it be like) or if the NA 6 will be available, as BMW wants to go all turbo on petrol engines.

My dealer said that the 2013 135i will be a 6 for sure because that is their performance model. The 128i will be the 4 cyl turbo. Which makes sense IMO. Just look at the new 328i vs. 335i.

AceofSpades11 · 05-07-2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Houman21

I have no choice! At least you got your car buddy. We're playing musical cars here

I wish I had my car lol I'm in the same boat (or lack of boat) as you, still waiting. I just hope the 2013 is a RWD 6 cyl turbo as my dealer so adamantly claims it is.

Has your dealer been able to tell you what the 2013 will be with regards to the engine and FW/RW drive?

bmw1racer · 05-07-2012, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AceofSpades11

Has your dealer been able to tell you what the 2013 will be with regards to the engine and FW/RW drive?

There's no way it'll be front-drive... That's what the Mini's for.

Houman21 · 05-11-2012, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AceofSpades11

I wish I had my car lol I'm in the same boat (or lack of boat) as you, still waiting. I just hope the 2013 is a RWD 6 cyl turbo as my dealer so adamantly claims it is.

Has your dealer been able to tell you what the 2013 will be with regards to the engine and FW/RW drive?

BMW wouldn't do that if for nothing else, just purely from a $ reason. If they
changed the same chassis from RWD to FWD they would have to re-cert the car for crash/epa and whatever else. That would cost a lot of money for a car with a 1-2 MY cycles left.

I wouldn't worry about it

AceofSpades11 · 05-12-2012, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Houman21

BMW wouldn't do that if for nothing else, just purely from a $ reason. If they
changed the same chassis from RWD to FWD they would have to re-cert the car for crash/epa and whatever else. That would cost a lot of money for a car with a 1-2 MY cycles left.

I wouldn't worry about it

Good point!

I actually stopped by the dealer again today, turns out my original CA "retired." So I spoke to another CA today (much more helpful) he said he try to contact the factory on Monday and see if he could confirm his theory: My car got pushed to a MY2013. Bittersweet I guess, I just rented a car for a month so I guess I'll see how far that gets me.

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Houman21 Captain 30 Rep 949 Posts Drives: Nothin right now Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: L.A. iTrader: (0)	Your Dealer should've told you what the first production slot would be. They don't build as many 1ers as they do 3's. When I asked when the earliest slot he had available, he said probably June, I said ok. When I ordered my e92 in 2008 it took a total of about 9 weeks from order placed till delivery. I have another month before my build starts! I guess if you go into the process knowing exactly how long you'll have to wait - then it's not a big deal. Who knows maybe I'll push to 2013. I rarely see any 1 series in L.A. - I saw one today for the first time in months, and a beautiful 1M drive through my neighborhood. __________________ 2008 e92 335i Step \| Is Gone - It was fun but not meant to be \| M3 - Cancelled \| 135 Ordered
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Houman21 Captain 30 Rep 949 Posts Drives: Nothin right now Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: L.A. iTrader: (0)	Just emailed dealer today, he's said he is having difficulty getting BMW to fill the order for 2012 since his slot was for June. Don't know what else could be going on... so we both decided to push until MY2013 which would begin in July. Let's see whats happens. These one series seem to be built at a MUCH slower pace then the 3 series. Very Strange. __________________ 2008 e92 335i Step \| Is Gone - It was fun but not meant to be \| M3 - Cancelled \| 135 Ordered
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