[daddyaddy1]

Originally Posted by daddyaddy1

Moved to 153 this morning...Entering assembly line. LFG!!

I've been stuck in Quality Control since my prodDate of 9/19.

[MidnightLight]

Originally Posted by puckhead85

Random question - have any of you heard about the looming Port strike. I wonder if it/when it will effect the cars coming from Germany... (not to mention other goods)

Don't know about that. But no X3's are made in Germany anyway. Right now all the G45's are made in Spartanburg, SC. Rosslyn (South Africa) will ramp up their G45 production soon too, but it hasn't happened yet. And all G45 M50's will be made only in SC even after Rosslyn ramps up.

[myg45]

Originally Posted by MidnightLight

Don't know about that. But no X3's are made in Germany anyway. Right now all the G45's are made in Spartanburg, SC. Rosslyn (South Africa) will ramp up their G45 production soon too, but it hasn't happened yet. And all G45 M50's will be made only in SC even after Rosslyn ramps up.

I guess, the G45's will be transported from Spartanburg to the West Coast by trains.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by myg45

I guess, the G45's will be transported from Spartanburg to the West Coast by trains.

That is correct. All West Coast Spartanburg vehicles go by train and take two to four weeks for delivery. The rest go by truck.

[puckhead85]

I was saying more of the other models from BMW that are built in Germany

[ronaldinhocro]

X3 M50
BMW Ind.Frozen Deep
20" M Double-Spoke 1036 BI
M Alcantara/Veganza
M adaptive suspension
M Sport package Pro
Panoramic roof
Innovation package
Premium package

Still not sure about wheels and interior trim. Was thinking about 21" M 1037 and Individual Leder Merino.

Any thoughts/suggestions?


thx

[NewToBMWinSac]

Originally Posted by daddyaddy1

I've been stuck in Quality Control since my prodDate of 9/19.

I’m in the same boat as you. It’s very troubling, I keep wondering if there’s something really wrong or are they just going over the top…

[daddyaddy1]

Originally Posted by NewToBMWinSac

I’m in the same boat as you. It’s very troubling, I keep wondering if there’s something really wrong or are they just going over the top…

Somebody on this thread did report that QC took 2.5 weeks. I think it's just part of their production process. Verify, validate, test, etc. I see it as a good thing.

[saracen31]

Originally Posted by daddyaddy1

Somebody on this thread did report that QC took 2.5 weeks. I think it's just part of their production process. Verify, validate, test, etc. I see it as a good thing.

Mine went from assembly started to QC to awaiting carrier assignment yesterday. Seemed to only be in QC for a couple hours.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by saracen31

Mine went from assembly started to QC to awaiting carrier assignment yesterday. Seemed to only be in QC for a couple hours.

That is the normal time spent in QC. Depending on what part they are waiting on QC can take awhile.

[walketed]

Originally Posted by NewToBMWinSac

I’m in the same boat as you. It’s very troubling, I keep wondering if there’s something really wrong or are they just going over the top…

Call your SA, they have more detailed information than what we see at "my garage".

[walketed]

Originally Posted by daddyaddy1

Somebody on this thread did report that QC took 2.5 weeks. I think it's just part of their production process. Verify, validate, test, etc. I see it as a good thing.

Mine took 2 hours.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by walketed

Call your SA, they have more detailed information than what we see at "my garage".

They would have no information concerning that. The factory does not release the reason for a vehicle being in QC to either the dealer or Genius.

There should be zero concern for why a vehicle is stuck in QC. Remember, the factory operate using JIT so there is no inventory of parts. Let's say they noticed a scratched trim piece. It may take a week to order one and have shipped.

[worldswinner]

Week 39 prod date was 9/25
Hit the 12! Dispatched from factory!
Maybe 2 more weeks to delivered..?
I'm in Socal

[On1]

Thanks for the tip on Tanzanite Blue care. My X4 is now in 'Awaiting Carrier Assignment'

[kmhibbs]

Originally Posted by NewToBMWinSac

Mine had a build date of 9/19, but has been stuck at Quality Control since 9/18 which is odd. I hope everything is fine…

Mine had a build date of 9/11. Mine ha been in quality check since then. My dealer said this is normal if they are waiting on parts. I’m thinking it may be the trailer hitch.

[daddyaddy1]

Just spoke to somebody at Genius. They said Spartanburg has been backed up lately. They're affected by the severe weather and haven't been able to get cars out quickly enough. They said production will catch-up any day now.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by daddyaddy1

Just spoke to somebody at Genius. They said Spartanburg has been backed up lately. They're affected by the severe weather and haven't been able to get cars out quickly enough. They said production will catch-up any day now.

It is amazing the stuff they make up just to get people off the phone.

[daddyaddy1]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

It is amazing the stuff they make up just to get people off the phone.

Be hilarious if someone else phoned and they gave a completely different answer.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by daddyaddy1

Be hilarious if someone else phoned and they gave a completely different answer.

That happens all of the time. Except for asking what a production week is, Genius can’t be counted on to give accurate information. Even that needs to be verified at times. They will say anything to end the phone call. Just the other day we had a member call and ask when his vehicle was scheduled to be at his dealer. The response was as soon as it clears Customs. He lives in Virginia and his vehicle was an X5. Genius is the title of the position and in no way reflects the people answering the phone or the information they give out.

[DocMarshall]

Here is mine.

[DocMarshall]

So I went to see the car in person. Overall, I like it. The things I don't:

Small glove box
The plastic door handles
The mismatched kidney grilles
Lack of rear legroom
Thick A pillars may cause a blind spot

However, the seats are comfy.
I actually like the dash with the stitching as well as the seats.
The shift lever is fine.
I like the curved screen.
The 285 tires out back are aggressive.
I dig these wheels.
Even though it doesn't open, the sunroof is nice.

There is not a ton of cheap plastics (no worse than any other brand in this range) like some have said, BUT those door handles REALLY should have been metal IMO.

Overall, it looks much better in person.

I'm taking my wife up to see it tomorrow, and she'll make the final decision if she wants it or not.