BMW NA... May We Have Your Attention, Please?

mbhammer · 10-26-2018, 06:05 AM

Hello, BMW. Thank you for bringing to market the G05. It's a wonderful achievement. So wonderful in fact, that there's quite a few people contributing to this forum who've bought one... and I'm confident there are many more who've never heard of Bimmerpost who've done likewise.

Problem is, in many cases, our customer-sold cars have arrived at our dealers... but we're unable to take delivery, due to what we understand is a BMW corporate decision regarding release date. Even more frustrating, there is widespread confusion over exactly which day we can add these amazing vehicles to our families. There's a lot of frustration out here; to wit, have a look across the many threads here where your customers have expressed it.

Some of us have already -- and others are scheduling times with their client advisors -- visited their new cars... knowing we can't yet drive away with our purchases. Having been with my new X5 earlier this week, I can tell you I was filled with both ecstasy and anguish.

Please authorize your dealer network to release these cars immediately upon completion of dealer prep. Minimally, please confirm what many of us have been told: that customers may take delivery of their factory-ordered vehicles beginning November 1.

Thank you for listening and for considering this request.

mnx5er · 10-26-2018, 06:58 AM

I would add to the letter that BMW should address what will happen to those with early build dates that have cars still in ports apparently being fixed. Later build dates will get their new X5s first.

In the long run, all of this will be forgotten. Just a bit of a bungled release.

woodrowx5 · 10-26-2018, 07:06 AM

Completely agree!!!

mjchernis · 10-26-2018, 07:27 AM

Agreed! Was told yesterday my week 43 car arrived at the dealer here in NY but I'd have to wait for delivery until 11/15.

midwest 340xi 6sp · 10-26-2018, 07:31 AM

I'm a Sales Advisor...

After 11/11 is the first day we can sign-out an X5.

woodrowx5 · 10-26-2018, 08:17 AM

This is exactly what I was told in Florida yesterday. So Monday the 12th is the day for pick up.

So, there is NO distinction between Sold cars and inventory cars with respect to delivery dates?

r33_RGSport · 10-26-2018, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Midwest 535i

I'm a Sales Advisor...

After 11/11 is the first day we can sign-out an X5.

Hmm, my Sales Advisor already sold the first G05 X5 xDrive40i last week.
It was 1 of the 2 that he sold that week.

JayPichardo · 10-26-2018, 08:47 AM

There is a lot of confusion about the release date. I have heard 11/1, 11/10 and 11/15

woodrowx5 · 10-26-2018, 08:52 AM

Jay, what date is your dealership holding to?

BMWMico · 10-26-2018, 12:06 PM

We heard 11/4.

The problem is that the cars are not ready, and I think BMW rushed them out. The Stop Sale recall is an issue. I tried to get our car to do perpendicular parking - and it refuses. There are trim mixups that I don't even want to post.

SCA · 10-26-2018, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWMico

There are trim mixups that I don't even want to post.

I recall this issue as well as several others when the E70 launched.

magna6882 · 10-26-2018, 11:07 PM

I went to a bmw sponsored event tonight to see the x7 and the m850 and it was a nice event. i ask the bmw reps why so much confusion on the order guide and getting these cars out and they had no answer and were not even aware of changes to the order guide. They suggested i look at the x5 at the dealer and i then informed him there were none to see in our state. He said there are plenty in California.
A dealer standing next to me then started complaining that he had cars on the way but had no idea when they would get here.
They were asking for pre-orders on the new x7 and i told them why would anyone want to pre-order when you cant even get any information on a real order.

r33_RGSport · 10-26-2018, 11:19 PM

Hmm, is there a strike going on with the Union worker at Spartansburg?
They screw up some of the build and now no cars can be released?

But seems that everything are fine with G01/G02 side of the production.

bmwx3805 · 10-27-2018, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Hmm, is there a strike going on with the Union worker at Spartansburg?
They screw up some of the build and now no cars can be released?

But seems that everything are fine with G01/G02 side of the production.

I can assure you there is no union workers at plant 10 ! And no strike.

r33_RGSport · 10-27-2018, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwx3805

Quote:

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Hmm, is there a strike going on with the Union worker at Spartansburg?
They screw up some of the build and now no cars can be released?

But seems that everything are fine with G01/G02 side of the production.

I can assure you there is no union workers at plant 10 ! And no strike.

Good to hear that.

mnx5er · 10-27-2018, 04:19 PM

I feel for the workers. They assemble the cars but the parts and software are from other places. Not much they can do but I am sure that BMW will have the kinks worked out soon.

woodrowx5 · 10-29-2018, 07:21 AM

This week will hopefully be a great week for those who ordered a car and have it delivered Nov 1 or 2nd. For those of you who have cars with this scenario, I'm hopeful for you that your dealer will make good on this date and I'm even more hopeful that the rest of us can use what ever information gleaned to help us move our date from Nov 11 or 12th. Please keep the info coming on what your dealers are telling you and post pics/impressions if you're fortunate enough to take delivery.

BMW: Now would be a great time to set the recored straight on SOLD car deliveries vs Inventory cars and inform your dealer network of the same!

bavaria22 · 10-29-2018, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Hmm, my Sales Advisor already sold the first G05 X5 xDrive40i last week.
It was 1 of the 2 that he sold that week.

Biiiutiful machine!!!!

I ordered mine with the 22s but these (21s) don't look bad either!

JasonX4MComp · 10-31-2018, 10:27 AM

I've heard the release date is 11/10. Problem is it seems like a new recall comes out every other day for the G05

Edit: Just got confirmation we can start deliveries tomorrow 11/1

mjchernis · 10-31-2018, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woodrowx5

This week will hopefully be a great week for those who ordered a car and have it delivered Nov 1 or 2nd. For those of you who have cars with this scenario, I'm hopeful for you that your dealer will make good on this date and I'm even more hopeful that the rest of us can use what ever information gleaned to help us move our date from Nov 11 or 12th. Please keep the info coming on what your dealers are telling you and post pics/impressions if you're fortunate enough to take delivery.

BMW: Now would be a great time to set the recored straight on SOLD car deliveries vs Inventory cars and inform your dealer network of the same!

My car is a week 43 5.0 Msport and was delivered to the dealer last week. Was surprised to hear the dealer has a stop sale on. Thought that was mostly limited to cars made before week 40 or so.

Wonder what is wrong now. They have no ETA.

Jrunr · 10-31-2018, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Hmm, my Sales Advisor already sold the first G05 X5 xDrive40i last week.
It was 1 of the 2 that he sold that week.

I keep coming to this post to look at this pic.

It is almost exactly what mine will look like when i get it! (Except I have the laser lights and M Brakes in blue)

woodrowx5 · 10-31-2018, 12:02 PM

After hearing about all the planned Nov. 1 and 2 deliveries on this forum, I sent an email to my CA requesting he get with his GM and reconsider his prior release date of Nov 11. Seems to have worked as I am picking it up this Friday. Be persistent!

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mnx5er Captain 568 Rep 839 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X5 3.5i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (0)	I would add to the letter that BMW should address what will happen to those with early build dates that have cars still in ports apparently being fixed. Later build dates will get their new X5s first. In the long run, all of this will be forgotten. Just a bit of a bungled release.
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woodrowx5 Private 112 Rep 68 Posts Drives: '19 X5 40 on order week 43 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Flow rida iTrader: (0)	Completely agree!!!
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mjchernis Private 41 Rep 90 Posts Drives: BMW X5 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Agreed! Was told yesterday my week 43 car arrived at the dealer here in NY but I'd have to wait for delivery until 11/15.
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woodrowx5 Private 112 Rep 68 Posts Drives: '19 X5 40 on order week 43 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Flow rida iTrader: (0)	This is exactly what I was told in Florida yesterday. So Monday the 12th is the day for pick up. So, there is NO distinction between Sold cars and inventory cars with respect to delivery dates?
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10-26-2018, 08:47 AM	#8
JayPichardo BMW Client Advisor 3459 Rep 2,504 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tulley BMW Nashua, NH iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M340i [0.00]	There is a lot of confusion about the release date. I have heard 11/1, 11/10 and 11/15 __________________ Contact me for all your BMW needs in the New England area. jpichardo@tulley.com Top M Client Advisor in New England.
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10-26-2018, 08:52 AM	#9
woodrowx5 Private 112 Rep 68 Posts Drives: '19 X5 40 on order week 43 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Flow rida iTrader: (0)	Jay, what date is your dealership holding to?
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BMWMico Second Lieutenant 175 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 30e Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	We heard 11/4. The problem is that the cars are not ready, and I think BMW rushed them out. The Stop Sale recall is an issue. I tried to get our car to do perpendicular parking - and it refuses. There are trim mixups that I don't even want to post.
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magna6882 First Lieutenant 162 Rep 360 Posts Drives: 2017 audi q7 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: seattle iTrader: (0)	I went to a bmw sponsored event tonight to see the x7 and the m850 and it was a nice event. i ask the bmw reps why so much confusion on the order guide and getting these cars out and they had no answer and were not even aware of changes to the order guide. They suggested i look at the x5 at the dealer and i then informed him there were none to see in our state. He said there are plenty in California. A dealer standing next to me then started complaining that he had cars on the way but had no idea when they would get here. They were asking for pre-orders on the new x7 and i told them why would anyone want to pre-order when you cant even get any information on a real order.
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mnx5er Captain 568 Rep 839 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X5 3.5i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (0)	I feel for the workers. They assemble the cars but the parts and software are from other places. Not much they can do but I am sure that BMW will have the kinks worked out soon.
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woodrowx5 Private 112 Rep 68 Posts Drives: '19 X5 40 on order week 43 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Flow rida iTrader: (0)	Delivery Week---hopefully This week will hopefully be a great week for those who ordered a car and have it delivered Nov 1 or 2nd. For those of you who have cars with this scenario, I'm hopeful for you that your dealer will make good on this date and I'm even more hopeful that the rest of us can use what ever information gleaned to help us move our date from Nov 11 or 12th. Please keep the info coming on what your dealers are telling you and post pics/impressions if you're fortunate enough to take delivery. BMW: Now would be a great time to set the recored straight on SOLD car deliveries vs Inventory cars and inform your dealer network of the same!
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JasonX4MComp Banned 237 Rep 933 Posts Drives: 2023 X4M Comp Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: BMW of Bel Air, MD iTrader: (0)	I've heard the release date is 11/10. Problem is it seems like a new recall comes out every other day for the G05 Edit: Just got confirmation we can start deliveries tomorrow 11/1 Last edited by JasonX4MComp; 10-31-2018 at 12:08 PM..
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woodrowx5 Private 112 Rep 68 Posts Drives: '19 X5 40 on order week 43 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Flow rida iTrader: (0)	After hearing about all the planned Nov. 1 and 2 deliveries on this forum, I sent an email to my CA requesting he get with his GM and reconsider his prior release date of Nov 11. Seems to have worked as I am picking it up this Friday. Be persistent!
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