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COVID Impact on Production
Been reluctant to make this post... With the widespread implications of COVID, and tremendous impact it’s having on so many people, my situation is comparatively unimportant. I hope this post isn’t in poor taste...
I ordered an M5 in January, production slated for wk 18. I’ve been tracking it... 2 weeks ago, status changed from “order received” to “scheduled for production.” Yesterday, it moved again... backwards... to “order received.” I called Genius, got the automated system, was told “order received, no confirmed production date.” Considering the severe impacts of COVID, I can’t be angry or frustrated... I just need to put a plan together. My current lease (Benz) ends in 3-4 weeks, and I’ve extended it twice (don’t ask how... wasn’t easy) and won’t be able to do so again. Any insight on what I can (or can’t) expect in terms of the impact on production schedule/expected delivery? Thanks in advance, appreciate any thoughts or info. Stay safe. |
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No one knows exact timeline, but if we look at China , things shut down for roughly two months , so delay should be around that
in the interim you have three options 1. extend your MB lease 2. try rental companies , with travel shut down , you might be able to rent something nice/exotic for cheap 3. talk to your BMW dealer , they might be able to give you a loaner during the delay |
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I wanted to ask the same question in a thread but also didn't want to sound insensitive to all those impacted by the COVID19. All we can do is do the best we can with what we have, and continue to be conscious of the impact we have on others as well. We are all on this together and we will overcome this as well together.
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Thx all.. appreciate the responses.
Hang in, Phoenix.. Some decent news: I spoke w/ a genius who said the plant is still supposed to open 4/19 following facility-wide decontamination... He suggested my wk 18 should be delayed 1-2 weeks, but not much more... We’ll see.. Hoping he’s right, then we’ll just have to worry about logistics... Transportation back-up, customs delays, etc. Stay safe, everyone. |
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I took delivery of a 20 M5C on March 24th. Haven't really been able to enjoy it given all that's going on. Take an occasional night drive trying to reach the break in mileage but too many deer are out.
Only bonus is that there is no one out on the road. But still, not a great feeling trying to enjoy the M5C when so many ppl are not doing well. Just my 2 cents! I still took delivery though... |
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Phoenix - I’m wk 18, also... Think we’re the week before 5/6... BMW weeks start on Mondays, so I believe our build week is last week of April (4/27-5/1).
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Ghost - I’m jealous!
I think Phoenix and I would be lucky if see our cars before July.... |
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Spoke with my CA yesterday and across the board new builds are in the same position. Keeping my fingers crossed we get it by July.
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My MY2020 order was changed to MY2021, but that depends on your dealer's allocation.
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Phoenix - Called Genius today... Originally a wk 17, i'm now wk 26 [last week of June]. Looking like early September for us, and that's if we're lucky... |
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I am waiting since last year to put in order for 2021 LCI M5, and told by dealer no 2021 allocations out yet, no order sheet for 2021 even available. How do you have a 2021 on order already? I was told they will finish out 2020 model production and then do a delayed switchover to 2021 late summer. Have you seen an order and pricing sheet for 2021 LCI? Any info appreciated, thanks.
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Not sure about that. It all happened very fast and we focused on trying to salvage what we could.
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