Custom order concern?

Thomas_76 · 06-20-2009, 01:00 AM

Hey guys,

Long time lurker but first time poster. Question for anyone out there that's done a custom order. I am recently awaiting shipment on a custom ordered 335i, pretty well loaded with anti-theft alarm. Well, tonight I decided to track it with BMW Owner's Circle, and the screen which lists what options were requested on the car showed everything I ordered except for the alarm. Should I be worried that the car wasn't built with the alarm or has anyone else experienced this but had everything that was custom ordered present upon delivery.

Thanks for any input.

PsychoSlug · 06-20-2009, 08:14 AM

BMWNA's website is quirky that way. As long as all the options you requested are on the printed order your CA gave you, you'll be fine.

My options list on the website changed now and then. Most of the time it didn't list any options! My CA warned be about this.

Congrats on your order! The wait begins.......

Thomas_76 · 06-20-2009, 07:37 PM

Is this true for anyone else or does anyone who has a car on order have the same dilemma?

PsychoSlug · 06-20-2009, 07:40 PM

From what I understand, anyone. Just make sure your production order receipt from your CA is correct - that is the bible.

Thomas_76 · 06-20-2009, 10:28 PM

Thanks for the info Dpratt. I'll give my CA a call next week just to confirm that the theft alarm was ordered.

Louie A · 06-20-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Thomas_76

Is this true for anyone else or does anyone who has a car on order have the same dilemma?

I had the same thing happen to me just recently. Call my CA and confirmed that all was good.

stuynet · 06-21-2009, 10:19 AM

I can confirm what dpratt34 said, owners circle does not show the correct info. For me it shows the wrong car and options, but CA said it will do so.

slipstream · 06-21-2009, 12:43 PM

Ditto for me. I have an M3 on order, and at various times the BMW website has not listed the DCT transmission. Be sure you get a copy of the Vehicle Inquiry Report. If your options are there, you should be good.

boswash · 06-23-2009, 11:36 AM

Alarm is generally a dealer installed option -- not done at the factory.

200Duece · 06-23-2009, 11:45 AM

the Alarm can also be a Port installed option. sometimes, when they know well in advance, the dealer will arrange for certain "Accessories" to be installed at the Port on priority one/sold cars.

The Alarm is an accessory not a factory option

PsychoSlug · 06-23-2009, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 200Duece

The Alarm is an accessory not a factory option

According to my CA, it is a factory option now. Just passing along info - don't know for sure.

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Thomas_76 Private 0 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 335i LeMans Blue M-sport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Frozen Tundra iTrader: (0)	Custom order concern? Hey guys, Long time lurker but first time poster. Question for anyone out there that's done a custom order. I am recently awaiting shipment on a custom ordered 335i, pretty well loaded with anti-theft alarm. Well, tonight I decided to track it with BMW Owner's Circle, and the screen which lists what options were requested on the car showed everything I ordered except for the alarm. Should I be worried that the car wasn't built with the alarm or has anyone else experienced this but had everything that was custom ordered present upon delivery. Thanks for any input.
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PsychoSlug Lieutenant 38 Rep 564 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nowhere iTrader: (0)	BMWNA's website is quirky that way. As long as all the options you requested are on the printed order your CA gave you, you'll be fine. My options list on the website changed now and then. Most of the time it didn't list any options! My CA warned be about this. Congrats on your order! The wait begins.......
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Thomas_76 Private 0 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 335i LeMans Blue M-sport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Frozen Tundra iTrader: (0)	Is this true for anyone else or does anyone who has a car on order have the same dilemma?
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PsychoSlug Lieutenant 38 Rep 564 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nowhere iTrader: (0)	From what I understand, anyone. Just make sure your production order receipt from your CA is correct - that is the bible.
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Thomas_76 Private 0 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 335i LeMans Blue M-sport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Frozen Tundra iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info Dpratt. I'll give my CA a call next week just to confirm that the theft alarm was ordered.
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stuynet Private 5 Rep 62 Posts Drives: Wishing Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I can confirm what dpratt34 said, owners circle does not show the correct info. For me it shows the wrong car and options, but CA said it will do so.
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slipstream Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 261 Posts Drives: 2009 LeMans Blue E90 M3 [sold] Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sonoma County iTrader: (2)	Ditto for me. I have an M3 on order, and at various times the BMW website has not listed the DCT transmission. Be sure you get a copy of the Vehicle Inquiry Report. If your options are there, you should be good.
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boswash New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: '07 328xi E92 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Alarm is generally a dealer installed option -- not done at the factory. __________________ E92 328xi plat bronze / black prem / 6mt / delivered Jun 07.
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200Duece Colonel 45 Rep 2,575 Posts Drives: '73 2002,'18 X5 35d,'17 328d T Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: A Whale's Vagina, Ca iTrader: (5)	the Alarm can also be a Port installed option. sometimes, when they know well in advance, the dealer will arrange for certain "Accessories" to be installed at the Port on priority one/sold cars. The Alarm is an accessory not a factory option __________________ 1988 E28 535is Euro Conversion --- sold 2009 E90 335 6MT --- sold 2003 E39 540iT Msport --- sold
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