Time-saving tip for calling the 800#

Thud · 03-10-2008, 11:44 AM

Maybe this is common knowledge already, but you don't have to use the voice recognition on the phone.

Dial the number (800-831-1117) and when the voice prompt comes on, hit 2 for production status.

Wait for the prompt again, then punch in your 7 digit prod#.

Hit 1 to confirm that it was a production number (or 2 for partial VIN).

I hate talking to computers!!

BMWhokie · 03-10-2008, 02:43 PM

Great. I always call the hotline when im at work. Now i can check my status without being so loud.

edge350 · 03-10-2008, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Thud

Maybe this is common knowledge already, but you don't have to use the voice recognition on the phone...

Dude, you rock.
I call that number at least once a day, sometimes (ahem) more.
I ROUTINELY screw up during the voice recognition process.
This is going to save me at least a few minutes a day, which I am now free to spend on this message board!! THANKS! :biggrin:

TrojanBMW · 03-11-2008, 12:25 AM

Thanks for the tip.

Now I can more quickly find out that my car is scheduled for production with no confirmed production date.

I hate waiting!!!!

bharv2003 · 03-11-2008, 04:39 PM

Same here. When do they actually tell you how long its going to take?

curtdragon · 03-11-2008, 06:55 PM

i ordered on feb 16 and about 3 weeks i finally got a production date.. im scheduled to be completed tomorrow

topvega · 03-11-2008, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TrojanBMW

Thanks for the tip.

Now I can more quickly find out that my car is scheduled for production with no confirmed production date.

I hate waiting!!!!

I had the same problem until I actually spoke to a rep and they were able to tell me my production date even though the recording said scheduled with no date.

03-10-2008, 11:44 AM	#1
Thud Throbbing Member 43 Rep 1,433 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (0)	Time-saving tip for calling the 800# Maybe this is common knowledge already, but you don't have to use the voice recognition on the phone. Dial the number (800-831-1117) and when the voice prompt comes on, hit 2 for production status. Wait for the prompt again, then punch in your 7 digit prod#. Hit 1 to confirm that it was a production number (or 2 for partial VIN). I hate talking to computers!! __________________ 2014 Tesla Model S 85kwh Previous cars: 2011 335d / Deep Sea Blue / Saddle brown / sport / premium 2008 BMW 135i / 6MT 2002 Z06 Corvette
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BMWhokie Private 8 Rep 92 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fairfax,VA iTrader: (0)	Great. I always call the hotline when im at work. Now i can check my status without being so loud.
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03-11-2008, 12:25 AM	#4
TrojanBMW First Lieutenant 18 Rep 308 Posts Drives: Black 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the tip. Now I can more quickly find out that my car is scheduled for production with no confirmed production date. I hate waiting!!!!
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bharv2003 Private 5 Rep 71 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Same here. When do they actually tell you how long its going to take? __________________ BMW 135i ordered: Black Sapphire Metallic; Terra Boston Leather; High Gloss Black Trim; Premium and Sport Packages; Heated Seats; Premium Sound :headbang: Can't wait until it gets here!!! :headbang:
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curtdragon Car'a'carn 473 Rep 751 Posts Drives: Audi S4 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nashville iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 Audi S4 [0.00]	i ordered on feb 16 and about 3 weeks i finally got a production date.. im scheduled to be completed tomorrow
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