M8 Sales Hold

Polishmike · 08-06-2021, 09:24 AM

My wife just got an X6 M50i and while at the dealership the idea of an M8 Gran Coupe sounded nice.

After a little contemplation I decided to pull the trigger. They of course sold the one they had but were going to dealer trade one of their convertibles for a GC.

Now (after selling one of my daily's) I am being told that all 2022 M8s on the ground are on a sales hold. They can't even move the cars.

I know there is a giant chip shortage (I machine parts for the SC industry) but just curious what anyone else knows about this. All they can tell me is they have no idea when they will be able to sell and are waiting on components. Any cars at DC's can't leave the DC until some work is performed on them.

Thrangster · 08-06-2021, 09:54 AM

My dealer said there was a hold for some minor recalls on already built vehicles... does not impact new builds.

unfoundnemo · 08-06-2021, 09:58 AM

First I'm hearing of this for anything recent, but the idea of it is certainly nothing new. It typically doesn't last long as they obviously have the incentive to fix it quickly, but with part shortages, it might end up being a different story this time.

There was a stop sale for mine due to the transmission wiring harness recall. They just needed to inspect for any wear due to rubbing, replace if it existed (which it didn't since it was new), and move the harness over.

calbears · 08-06-2021, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Polishmike

Now (after selling one of my daily's) I am being told that all 2022 M8s on the ground are on a sales hold. They can't even move the cars.

The 2 M8s we currently have in stock are not on stop sale, nor was the customer ordered M8 GC that arrived about a week ago.

Polishmike · 08-06-2021, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by calbears

The 2 M8s we currently have in stock are not on stop sale, nor was the customer ordered M8 GC that arrived about a week ago.

Hmmm that’s odd.

Polishmike · 08-06-2021, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Thrangster

My dealer said there was a hold for some minor recalls on already built vehicles... does not impact new builds.

Huh that’s odd. My rep said that all of them coming in are being held at DC

Thrangster · 08-06-2021, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Polishmike

Huh that’s odd. My rep said that all of them coming in are being held at DC

So cars coming were built 3-4 weeks ago I presume.

If the issues were discovered this week for example, and they had the parts available, the fix would like be put into production going forward while they deal with send parts to fix what's currently on hold...

My guess...

shameson · 08-06-2021, 04:14 PM

What was your production date?

We have 3 840i and an M8 currently in transit. One of them is stuck at Oxnard for a delivery stop for an audio module. This was a June production car. The other 3 were all July/August builds that are free and clear.

Thrangster · 08-06-2021, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by shameson

What was your production date?

We have 3 840i and an M8 currently in transit. One of them is stuck at Oxnard for a delivery stop for an audio module. This was a June production car. The other 3 were all July/August builds that are free and clear.

Mine is schedule for the first week of September afaik...

Polishmike · 08-06-2021, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by shameson

What was your production date?

We have 3 840i and an M8 currently in transit. One of them is stuck at Oxnard for a delivery stop for an audio module. This was a June production car. The other 3 were all July/August builds that are free and clear.

Salesman just told me that it is an audio related issue.
Sounds like he may have found one to trade for. We will see.

I have terrible patience for ordering cars. The only car I've ever stuck out and actually waited the whole time for was my GT4

shameson · 08-07-2021, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Polishmike

Salesman just told me that it is an audio related issue.
Sounds like he may have found one to trade for. We will see.

I have terrible patience for ordering cars. The only car I've ever stuck out and actually waited the whole time for was my GT4

Hopefully he did find one. I don’t believe there currently is an available fix for the RAM stop sale. So who knows how long it’ll be.

Thrangster · 08-07-2021, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by shameson

Hopefully he did find one. I don’t believe there currently is an available fix for the RAM stop sale. So who knows how long it’ll be.

What is RAM stop sale?

bloozemanAZ · 08-08-2021, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Thrangster

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Originally Posted by shameson

Hopefully he did find one. I don't believe there currently is an available fix for the RAM stop sale. So who knows how long it'll be.

What is RAM stop sale?

Sounds like there is an issue with the RAM audio unit that is part of both the H&K and B&W (upgraded RAM unit) sound systems.

Here's a link to a prior post with the schematic. https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=26560985

BMWGirlFL · 08-09-2021, 05:30 AM

Chip shortage related. Delivery stop if backorder part like Receiver Audio Module to be added at VDC.

RNemesisN63 · 08-10-2021, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWGirlFL

Chip shortage related. Delivery stop if backorder part like Receiver Audio Module to be added at VDC.

Figured it was pandemic related in some way. Let's hope it doesn't impact stateside delivery too bad.

LuvMyE92 · 08-10-2021, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Polishmike

The only car I've ever stuck out and actually waited the whole time for was my GT4

Was it worth the wait?

Polishmike · 08-10-2021, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by LuvMyE92

Was it worth the wait?

It definitely was. Bought it specifically for autocross and it has been great.

08-06-2021, 09:24 AM	#1
Polishmike New Member 33 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2022 M8 GC Comp Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Tracy, CA iTrader: (0)	M8 Sales Hold My wife just got an X6 M50i and while at the dealership the idea of an M8 Gran Coupe sounded nice. After a little contemplation I decided to pull the trigger. They of course sold the one they had but were going to dealer trade one of their convertibles for a GC. Now (after selling one of my daily's) I am being told that all 2022 M8s on the ground are on a sales hold. They can't even move the cars. I know there is a giant chip shortage (I machine parts for the SC industry) but just curious what anyone else knows about this. All they can tell me is they have no idea when they will be able to sell and are waiting on components. Any cars at DC's can't leave the DC until some work is performed on them.
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