[ElectriDC]

I'm jealous and upset. I was supposed to be week of 5/2 and they delayed me till late june but you got pushed up.

I added only a few options to the eDrive40. Maybe they front-loaded an “easy” build—no idea. I’m sure your M will be worth the wait!

 

[V from CT]

Agree with a lot of the above….my build is pretty basic (was prioritizing the 301 of range), so my build is not at all exotic. Skyscraper Grey, 18 inch wheels, and the only add-ons I cared about were normal (HK audio, cruise control, wireless charging). Hoping for delivery before the fall!

 

[ElectriDC]

Agree with a lot of the above….my build is pretty basic (was prioritizing the 301 of range), so my build is not at all exotic. Skyscraper Grey, 18 inch wheels, and the only add-ons I cared about were normal (HK audio, cruise control, wireless charging). Hoping for delivery before the fall!

Funny, yours is identical to mine except I didn't spring for the HK audio! Who knows if there's some batching of similar vehicles / destinations.

 

[Techwhiz1]

Funny, yours is identical to mine except I didn't spring for the HK audio! Who knows if there's some batching of similar vehicles / destinations.

I'm sure there is batching involved.
They use just in time sourcing.

So I can't imagine not batching cars with long lead time items together. Let's say HUD is 8 weeks to get the parts. You batch cars with his because you are ordering pallets of parts and not just one or two.

The manufacturing is not a pure FIFO.

That's not how it happens. I've had a production number since Dec.

Waiting on my Tanzanite M50!

 

[XtBimmer]

I actually was super excited when I got my production number but that didn't last long. Hehe

 

[Elmhurst Mick]

Production numbers were a milestone during preorder.
Now they are usually available within a few weeks of order.

The real sign of progress is when you get your VIN#.
Then you know production is imminent!
In the USA it will show up in "My Garage".
I would assume that you get it from your genius or dealer in other countries that don't have My Garage.

I'm still a few weeks out (week 11) so my VIN isn't in yet, but we are now completing production week #4, and some of you early adopters should be seeing progress soon.

Dan

Production Number and VIN Assigned for my i4 eDrive 40. WBY73AW03NFN#####

 

[Elmhurst Mick]

Available within a few weeks of order? What? I ordered in September and still no production number.

i4 eDrive 40 ordered March 2022, VIN Assigned
WBY73AW03NFN#####

 

[Fayt349]

i4 eDrive 40 ordered March 2022, VIN Assigned
WBY73AW03NFN#####

You took someone's canceled spot. Otherwise there's no way and you cannot convince me otherwise

 

[Elmhurst Mick]

Did you call for your VINs or did they just show up I'm my garage app??

Just showed up. On "In Production" step of the process shown in "My BMW" app.

 

[Elmhurst Mick]

You took someone's canceled spot. Otherwise there's no way and you cannot convince me otherwise

Sales rep says his M50's won't be delivered until next year. So likely took one of those spots.

 

[Elmhurst Mick]

i4 eDrive 40 ordered March 2022, VIN Assigned
WBY73AW03NFN#####

Pretty well equipped eDrive40. M Sport package, driving/parking Assist, HUD, HK Stereo, wireless charging.

Black/Red Leather.

I think it's the AWD that is the slowdown, because I have virtually everything else on my order.

 

[Magicrat]

Agree with a lot of the above….my build is pretty basic (was prioritizing the 301 of range), so my build is not at all exotic. Skyscraper Grey, 18 inch wheels, and the only add-ons I cared about were normal (HK audio, cruise control, wireless charging). Hoping for delivery before the fall!

My build is identical to yours!!! Wanted the range. I have a build date of Week 22. It remains to be seen if that happens. Yes, it might be the "basic" builds are moving forward..............for now.

 

[Elmhurst Mick]

My build is identical to yours!!! Wanted the range. I have a build date of Week 22. It remains to be seen if that happens. Yes, it might be the "basic" builds are moving forward..............for now.

eDrive40

Laser lights, etc. Pretty much fully equipped.

March order, "Exterior Body Assembly Begins" today... Expected delivery in US in July

 

[Magicrat]

eDrive40
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Laser lights, etc. Pretty much fully equipped.

March order, "Exterior Body Assembly Begins" today... Expected delivery in US in July

You have a few extra features I don't have like the M Sport package, but it's similar.

 

[V from CT]

My build is identical to yours!!! Wanted the range. I have a build date of Week 22. It remains to be seen if that happens. Yes, it might be the "basic" builds are moving forward..............for now.

Good move! I went from “In the paint booth“ yesterday to “Awaiting carrier assignment“ today so this thing is blazing along! Selling my Tesla to Carmax on Saturday as I await this bad boy!

 

[Magicrat]

Good move! I went from “In the paint booth“ yesterday to “Awaiting carrier assignment“ today so this thing is blazing along! Selling my Tesla to Carmax on Saturday as I await this bad boy!

That's some good news for sure! Its waiting to get on a boat!! Awesome!

 

[ElectriDC]

That's some good news for sure! Its waiting to get on a boat!! Awesome!

Same here! Paint booth to carrier assignment in about a day. It seems like Munich really has accelerated production. Fingers crossed that there’s open space on a ship bound for the Port of Charleston soon…

 

[EL2k3]

Got my Vin # today! Making some good progress 😃

 

[Feeb]

Got my Vin # today! Making some good progress 😃

Did you order an e40?

 

[EL2k3]

Did you order an e40?

Yea, e40 non-msport with most options in skyscraper grey with 18 inch wheels.