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      03-25-2019, 12:22 PM   #1
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Thus it begins - Ordered an M340i xDrive

Ordered at the dealer this weekend...already in the production queue this morning and a VIN was assigned.



Interestingly enough, when putting in the order it wouldn't show the 3D Surround camera in the build list, but the package you can order it in was subsumed by the more expensive packages I ordered.

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This replaces my 2014 335ix MSport, which was totaled in September.
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Congrats!! Ordered mine last week (1 priority daily production). Finally got the “paint booth “ alert Saturday!

I’m now thinking Portimao blue was the wrong choice, everyone is choosing it!! LOL!! I got the 1PN tire set though.
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Congratulations!

Portimao Blue is a great color. Although it’s a popular choice on Bimmerpost I don’t think it will be too common around town. You can’t get it without going with M sport or jumping to the 340.
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I don't think there will be many M340's. I see very few f30 340's. Its to expensive for most people.
Congrats on your order. Now the waiting begins
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Congratulations!

Portimao Blue is a great color. Although it’s a popular choice on Bimmerpost I don’t think it will be too common around town. You can’t get it without going with M sport or jumping to the 340.
I live in Washington state. It seems like the predominant color here is black, followed by 50 shades of gray/silver, to blend in with the gray dreariness of our rain festival.
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Congrats!! Ordered mine last week (1 priority daily production). Finally got the “paint booth “ alert Saturday!

I’m now thinking Portimao blue was the wrong choice, everyone is choosing it!! LOL!! I got the 1PN tire set though.
Congrats to you too! Did you know you have an excellent eye for color?
What interior did you go for?

I debated for a while on the tires. Still not super keen on the two tone black painted rims, would have preferred all metal or two tone with gray, but I didn't want to go for the track package - I just doubt I will ever track this car.
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I live in Washington state. It seems like the predominant color here is black, followed by 50 shades of gray/silver, to blend in with the gray dreariness of our rain festival.
I figured the popular color in Seattle would be green.... I been out that way a lot Redmond - Microsoft campus, and around the Seattle area!


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Congrats to you too! Did you know you have an excellent eye for color?
What interior did you go for?

I debated for a while on the tires. Still not super keen on the two tone black painted rims, would have preferred all metal or two tone with gray, but I didn't want to go for the track package - I just doubt I will ever track this car.
LOL, great minds!! I picked the Cognac w/Contrast Stitch, and jet black HP wheels... trying to get as close to my old ///M as possible!
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BTW, I discovered that they changed the wheel specs, so if you are looking for an 18" set to use for the winter, it appears we will need to find a 5x112 ET35 66.6 with conical seat lugs.

Gripe: Why is it that the wheel sites all fail to note the weight of their rims?!
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Fast moving timeline...

Pretty psyched on the progress:
3/23 - Order placed
3/25 - VIN allocated and moved into production queue
3/26 - Production begins https://bit.ly/2HMn1Vr
3/29 - Paint! https://bit.ly/2I0OphH
4/1 - Entering assembly line https://bit.ly/2JYBkYU

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Pretty psyched on the progress:
3/23 - Order placed
3/25 - VIN allocated and moved into production queue
3/26 - Production begins https://bit.ly/2HMn1Vr
3/29 - Paint! https://bit.ly/2I0OphH
Congratulations! What was MSRP of your build?
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Pretty psyched on the progress:
3/23 - Order placed
3/25 - VIN allocated and moved into production queue
3/26 - Production begins https://bit.ly/2HMn1Vr
3/29 - Paint! https://bit.ly/2I0OphH
Wow - awesome!

I'm curious because I ordered mine on the 18th and it still is in Production Begins status.

Does anyone know why?
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Congratulations! What was MSRP of your build?
$66,020.00 MSRP
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Wow - awesome!

I'm curious because I ordered mine on the 18th and it still is in Production Begins status.

Does anyone know why?
It might be tied to your dealer's available build slots. The dealership I went to has a large volume of sales, so they had a slot available for the week that they were able to allocate for me.
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Wow - awesome!

I'm curious because I ordered mine on the 18th and it still is in Production Begins status.

Does anyone know why?
Should have searched for a “center of excellence” dealer
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Pretty psyched on the progress:
3/23 - Order placed
3/25 - VIN allocated and moved into production queue
3/26 - Production begins https://bit.ly/2HMn1Vr
3/29 - Paint! https://bit.ly/2I0OphH
4/1 - Entering assembly line https://bit.ly/2JYBkYU
4/2 - Assembly in progress,
Quality check,
Final Assembly,
Ready for transport,
Awaiting carrier assignment,
Dispatched from the factory https://bit.ly/2TTjd6h
Next stop, the port and the ship!

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That is snappy processing. Good luck with getting your car on a boat pronto. I put my order in yesterday (M340i) and hope that it makes it here sometime in June.
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Pretty psyched on the progress:
3/23 - Order placed
3/25 - VIN allocated and moved into production queue
3/26 - Production begins https://bit.ly/2HMn1Vr
3/29 - Paint! https://bit.ly/2I0OphH
4/1 - Entering assembly line https://bit.ly/2JYBkYU
4/2 - Assembly in progress,
Quality check,
Final Assembly,
Ready for transport,
Awaiting carrier assignment,
Dispatched from the factory https://bit.ly/2TTjd6h
Next stop, the port and the ship!


Based on what I've seen you got, at least, 2 days to get to port, then the FUN begin! Waiting for a damn vessel!! I missed 3 so far since arriving to port on 3/29, hoping I get assigned to the 4/4 ship! Unless the system hasn't been updated!! Are you on the east or west coast? If West coast wait at port is longer, since less west coast bound ships arrive at Bremerhaven.

UPDATE: Oh yea, you're in Redmond, so you're gonna have a wait, unless you luck out! … I been to the Microsoft campus a couple of times!! (love Seattle!!).
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That is snappy processing. Good luck with getting your car on a boat pronto. I put my order in yesterday (M340i) and hope that it makes it here sometime in June.
Did you deal with BMW of Akron?? That's where I got my M4, awesome dealership back then, now meh!! My so-called CA has dropped the ball, which caused me to switch back to my local dealer here in Toledo.. I could have ordered my car back in Feb., just in time for my lease to end...
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Based on what I've seen you got, at least, 2 days to get to port, then the FUN begin! Waiting for a damn vessel!! I missed 3 so far since arriving to port on 3/29, hoping I get assigned to the 4/4 ship! Unless the system hasn't been updated!! Are you on the east or west coast? If West coast wait at port is longer, since less west coast bound ships arrive at Bremerhaven.

UPDATE: Oh yea, you're in Redmond, so you're gonna have a wait, unless you luck out! … I been to the Microsoft campus a couple of times!! (love Seattle!!).
Already at port! Made it there in one day. Now I am waiting for the ship. I suspect, given that I am in WA, that if the ship is heading to the port of Tacoma, WA it will be the Carmen, which is painful.

That ship departs Bremerhaven Apr 13, and only arrives in Tacoma on May 15. At 33 days, it is the longest route. It likely means I won't see the vehicle before May 21st.
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Already at port! Made it there in one day. Now I am waiting for the ship. I suspect, given that I am in WA, that if the ship is heading to the port of Tacoma, WA it will be the Carmen, which is painful.

That ship departs Bremerhaven Apr 13, and only arrives in Tacoma on May 15. At 33 days, it is the longest route. It likely means I won't see the vehicle before May 21st.

LUCKY!! That sounds doable, guessing it's an NKLine vessel?? Selene Leader leaves on 4/12 and gets to Tacoma on 5/15 also...
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Was your VIR marked priority 1? Also did the dealer have an allocation?

I found out later it’s better to work with a high volume dealer, and a bonus if they made the Center of Excellence awards...
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