Production number problem

ciwhamc · 04-10-2014, 01:03 AM

So my dealer called me today to give me the production number . I then promptly went to the website to check it out. Well one problem. My car is supposed to be alpine white. But the website says sapphire black. I called them back and they said that happens sometimes. Has this happed to anyone else?

pikcachu · 04-10-2014, 02:12 AM

ya it's cause when they got the allocation they had to put something and they just use whatever color... then when the car is sold and they update it, it takes a while to reflect the changes

ciwhamc · 04-10-2014, 02:33 AM

Thanks. That makes sense.

Old school · 04-10-2014, 06:42 AM

What website do you go to? My dealer gave me my VIN but no option to check production process.

Scotlac · 04-10-2014, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ciwhamc

So my dealer called me today to give me the production number . I then promptly went to the website to check it out. Well one problem. My car is supposed to be alpine white. But the website says sapphire black. I called them back and they said that happens sometimes. Has this happed to anyone else?

This happened to me too. It took a couple of days for it to change to the correct color and options.

Scotlac · 04-10-2014, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Old school

What website do you go to? My dealer gave me my VIN but no option to check production process.

In the US it's bmwusa.com. I'm guessing you guys have an equivalent site in Australia.

Once on the site you set up an account for "My BMW" and from there you can enter your VIN or production number. It will then give you a timeline on the building and shipping of your car. There's also an 800 number that we can call for info.

Edit: I looked at bmw.com.au and I don't see the My BMW option. Looking around online it doesn't appear there's any way to track it until it's put on a ship. Talk to your dealer and see if he has any options for you.

Old school · 04-10-2014, 08:38 AM

Thanks for looking into that. I think we need a new thread....." Things to take your mind off your M235i delivery date"

ciwhamc · 04-10-2014, 10:02 AM

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Thanks for looking into that. I think we need a new thread....." Things to take your mind off your M235i delivery date"

Yes. That would help a lot.

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pikcachu Major General 1399 Rep 5,262 Posts Drives: M235i (F22 Red angel) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: undisclosed iTrader: (1)	ya it's cause when they got the allocation they had to put something and they just use whatever color... then when the car is sold and they update it, it takes a while to reflect the changes
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