[pchan866]

hey everyone, I currently ordered a 07 335i Coupe in the last week of December and my status is currently "on order". My scheduled production was said to be on Feb. 8 but I want to add the premium package now. Did any of you guys think it may be possible or it is too late? Thanks.

[BK]

I think it is possible, but you are nearing the point of no return. Call your CA to find out.

[LEDZEP]

Generally, you have until a week before the scheduled production date to make any changes to the order. If you need to change something, you'd better get on the phone to your CA right away.

[Gripster]

It can be done. You can change until it's in production, but bear in mind that the more you change, the more chance of errors between CA-->BMWNA--->BMW Germany. Do it now and get the car you want.

[KL2DC]

As long as your slot hasn't turned to 150 status you can still make changes. But I agree with Gripster about the risk of errors.

[nmulax]

It can still be changed, but only change things once. Don't add ZPP now, then change the exterior color in a week. Less chance for error with less changes.

[pchan866]

Originally Posted by KL2DC

As long as your slot hasn't turned to 150 status you can still make changes. But I agree with Gripster about the risk of errors.

what does 150 status mean. thanks.

[EHDEN]

Originally Posted by BK

I think it is possible, but you are nearing the point of no return. Call your CA to find out.

+1

[KL2DC]

Originally Posted by pchan866

what does 150 status mean. thanks.

150 and higher status means you're in production. I am guessing you're in 112 status now (one step before 150).

edit: here's some of the major milestones

037 - Order is at BMW NA
087 - Production week assigned
097 - Order sent to BMW AG
111 - Order accepted at BMW AG
112 - Order scheduled for production (last opportunity to make changes)
150 - Production started
151 - Body shop started
152 - Paint shop started
153 - Assembly started
155 - Production completed
160 - Released to distribution
180 - Waiting for export dispatch
193 - Arrived at port of exit
194 - Selected for shipment
195 - Shipped from port of exit
196 - Shipment arrival - ETA

[BK]

Originally Posted by KL2DC

edit: here's some of the major milestones

With commentary:

111 - Order accepted at BMW AG
"Cool! I am getting a new Bimmer! Wait, how much did I spend?"

112 - Order scheduled for production (last opportunity to make changes)
"All right! My status has changed already! This won't take long!"

150 - Production started
"Woo hoo! We're really moving here! They're building my car already! Today may be the single greatest day of my life. No, make that the single greatest day of anyone's life! Everybody, be happy for me!"

155 - Production completed
"YES! That was fast! I know my car will be here soon now. Things really move so much faster than I was led to believe!"

(several days later)
160 - Released to distribution
"... um, okay. Well, I have to say that last one took a little longer than I thought. And frankly, I don't know what this new status means. Am I on a ship or what? Yes. I must be. I think I must be. At least we're moving again."

(days later)
180 - Waiting for export dispatch
"Yeah. Well, that sucks. So I am not on a ship. Thanks for the update that I am waiting. I figured that out already. Now come on! Let's get this thing going again! We seem to have stalled out here. Don't you realize that I've told everyone about the car, cleaned out the garage, ordered and received mods, bookmarked the Owner's Circle website and set the BMW 1-800 number on speed dial?"

(several days later)
193 - Arrived at port of exit
"Status change! Yay! No, wait... DAMMIT! DAMMIT! DAMMIT! LET'S GO!"

(days later)
195 - Shipped from port of exit
(Smokes cigarette. Calms down. Goes to the ship tracking website.)

196 - Shipment arrival – ETA
(Giddy. Asks for vacation day from work.)

[KL2DC]

Originally Posted by BK

With commentary:

Brilliant commentary and very insightful

I vote for sticky....or better yet a commisioned run of t-shirts. Those who've gone through the ordering processing understands/relates...

[zibawal]

have your dealer see, it might be possible!!I changed leather color very end!

[pchan866]

I just called my SA and he said he will check on it. Thanks everyone.

[BK]

Originally Posted by KL2DC

I vote for sticky....or better yet a commisioned run of t-shirts. Those who've gone through the ordering processing understands/relates...

LOL - I would vote for a sticky from someone placing an order and doing a "picture a day" of themselves. It would be a study in rollercoaster emotion: ecstatic, happy, happy, weary, fed up, drained, jaded, angry, happy, happy, ecstatic.

[mholmes205]

Originally Posted by KL2DC

150 and higher status means you're in production. I am guessing you're in 112 status now (one step before 150).

edit: here's some of the major milestones

037 - Order is at BMW NA
087 - Production week assigned
097 - Order sent to BMW AG
111 - Order accepted at BMW AG
112 - Order scheduled for production (last opportunity to make changes)
150 - Production started
151 - Body shop started
152 - Paint shop started
153 - Assembly started
155 - Production completed
160 - Released to distribution
180 - Waiting for export dispatch
193 - Arrived at port of exit
194 - Selected for shipment
195 - Shipped from port of exit
196 - Shipment arrival - ETA

When you log onto the BMW OC website to check your status, where would one find these numbers?

[KL2DC]

Originally Posted by mholmes205

When you log onto the BMW OC website to check your status, where would one find these numbers?

OC or the 1-800 number won't refer to your status with the codes. Being the enthusiasts (read: BMW dorks) that we are, its simply more techie to refer by BMW's actual internal status codes

Seriously, the info screen your CA accesses via the DCSnet will have the status codes listed, but alternatively, I suppose you could ask the 1-800 live rep if you really care for it

[DocRoss]

I have a VIN assigned, is this a tangible indication that things are accelerating?
I need a sign, the wait is just too much.

[pchan866]

thanks for everyones support. i got the premium package on my order. it was almost too late but i got it in.

[KL2DC]

Originally Posted by DocRoss

I have a VIN assigned, is this a tangible indication that things are accelerating?
I need a sign, the wait is just too much.

Once the VIN is assigned, production on car is already started...yes things are definitely moving forward The next hiccup will be awaiting transport.

[zibawal]

Originally Posted by pchan866

thanks for everyones support. i got the premium package on my order. it was almost too late but i got it in.

congrats, good luck! you made a wise decision! it never hurts to ask and try

[DocRoss]

Originally Posted by KL2DC

Once the VIN is assigned, production on car is already started...yes things are definitely moving forward The next hiccup will be awaiting transport.

I tell you--Owner's Circle is confusing. I have a VIN, but it tells me that I am "scheduled for production." This board is the only thing that will get you through the wait.

:rocks:

[BK]

Owner's Circle seems to be updated weekly (if that), so it can lag several days from the actual status. The 1-800 number seems to be updated each morning, so it is rarely more than 24-48 hours off the actual status.