order modification

[KZEVO]

Wondering what's the latest one can modify their existing order? This is not to change the build at the factory, but to add/remove accessories that are installed at VPC. thanks

[s0ul]

Detailed post: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1181156

0 Order deleted by NA
17 Order not Specified
37 Order is at BMW NA
87 Production Week Assigned
97 Order sent to AG
100 Order deleted by AG
101 Error in data transmitted
102 Special Order (no Prod Week)
105 Order out of Prod. Period
111 Order Accepted at AG
112 Order scheduled for Production
**** Up to this point you can still make changes to the car such as options, colors, etc. However, once the car goes to status 150, you cannot make any changes since the car is now in production!
150 Production Started
151 Body Shop Started
152 Paint Shop Started
153 Assembly Started
155 Production Completed
160 Released to Distribution
168 AG Stock
170 Waiting Workshop
172 Planned for Workshop
174 Workshop Entry
176 Workshop Complete
180 Waiting for Export Dispatch
181 Waiting for Domestic Dispatch
182 Schedule for Carrier
190 In transit to port of exit
191 Returned to BMW AG
193 Arrived at Port of Exit
194 Selected for Shipment
195 Shipped from Port of Exit
196 Shipment Arrival at destination port?

[KZEVO]

thank you. very helpful. Next question is how are people tracking their build status? Is there a way to do so online? My BMW on bmwusa keeps giving me errors and the BMWNA folks say they are working to resolve the problem. Pain to call all the time. thanks

[jwzimm]

There is a sticky: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1181156

[dalto]

Originally Posted by KZEVO

Wondering what's the latest one can modify their existing order? This is not to change the build at the factory, but to add/remove accessories that are installed at VPC. thanks

I am fairly certain you can add VPC installed items until shortly before it arrives at the VPC but I have never tried myself.

[Bmwguy11]

Originally Posted by dalto

I am fairly certain you can add VPC installed items until shortly before it arrives at the VPC but I have never tried myself.

From what I have seen, once the car goes 150 you cannot add anything that would be installed at factory or VPC.

[dalto]

Originally Posted by Bmwguy11

From what I have seen, once the car goes 150 you cannot add anything that would be installed at factory or VPC.

Good to know. I had a read a few posts here that stated that the dealer could contact the VPC directly to have PIA parts added so I thought it was possible.

[Bif]

Originally Posted by dalto

Good to know. I had a read a few posts here that stated that the dealer could contact the VPC directly to have PIA parts added so I thought it was possible.

They can't add them after production because VPC accessories are added to the sticker price of the car, which is printed and done at the factory. You can still get any of the accessories the VPC does at the dealer, you just cannot residualize them into your lease.

[Oliver Queen]

I'm sorry if this would be considered thread stealing but I just have to ask, could you do a big change for example you decide you want the carbon ceramic brakes after you get pre approved for the regular brakes, or would you have to re apply?

[paliknight]

Originally Posted by HSingh7BMW

I'm sorry if this would be considered thread stealing but I just have to ask, could you do a big change for example you decide you want the carbon ceramic brakes after you get pre approved for the regular brakes, or would you have to re apply?

If you mean make changes, add CCB to your order, then you Can until status 112 which is when the car goes into production.

[KZEVO]

Originally Posted by paliknight

If you mean make changes, add CCB to your order, then you Can until status 112 which is when the car goes into production.

is that correct? Based on the 2nd post you can still make changes when you are in 112. however when car goes to 150 you cannot and 150 is when car goes into production. At 112, the car is only scheduled for production.

[KZEVO]

Originally Posted by Bif

They can't add them after production because VPC accessories are added to the sticker price of the car, which is printed and done at the factory. You can still get any of the accessories the VPC does at the dealer, you just cannot residualize them into your lease.

Seems to be a difference of opinion here. Would like to know if this is based on personal experience.

I asked my CA on timing for VPC accessories and he assured me they can be added even after production is complete and the car is on the ship over to the states. It cannot be added once the car arrives at the port, given how quickly it clears customs and goes to VPC, that there is high likelihood the order will not be updated.

[vonmayr]

Originally Posted by KZEVO

is that correct? Based on the 2nd post you can still make changes when you are in 112. however when car goes to 150 you cannot and 150 is when car goes into production. At 112, the car is only scheduled for production.

Yes. Changes can be made through and including 112. 150, No changes. And be aware that any change you make may result in your car being rescheduled. For example, parts that feed the options you change into may be on shortage, Adding individual options will certainly delay you.

[dalto]

Originally Posted by Bif

They can't add them after production because VPC accessories are added to the sticker price of the car, which is printed and done at the factory. You can still get any of the accessories the VPC does at the dealer, you just cannot residualize them into your lease.

Did this change recently? I have read many times that the stickers were printed at the VPC for normal US deliveries. If you google that you will see many references.

[paliknight]

Originally Posted by KZEVO

is that correct? Based on the 2nd post you can still make changes when you are in 112. however when car goes to 150 you cannot and 150 is when car goes into production. At 112, the car is only scheduled for production.

Sorry I meant throughout status 112. Basically before 150.

[Bmwguy11]

Originally Posted by dalto

Did this change recently? I have read many times that the stickers were printed at the VPC for normal US deliveries. If you google that you will see many references.

I can only tell you what I've seen others post and that once the car goes 150 they were unable to add any VPC installed accessories.

[MRCUR]

Originally Posted by Bmwguy11

From what I have seen, once the car goes 150 you cannot add anything that would be installed at factory or VPC.

Port installed accessories can be added until the car is at the VPC.

[MadZarBMR]

Originally Posted by MRCUR

Port installed accessories can be added until the car is at the VPC.

This is what my CA has told me as well, but be aware that there appears to be some type of supply issue with M parts to VPC at this time. My order finished production yesterday and my CA tells me that all he can add at this point for VPC install are the black kidney grills. Trying to sort it out with BMW NA.