2008 X5 4.8 With Auto - Tailgate

[nynd]

I know some auto tailgate orders have started trickling through to get into production AND I think most if not all of these are 3.0 X5's. Have any 4.8 orders with the auto tailgate gone into production from any members?

[brian5]

Originally Posted by nynd

I know some auto tailgate orders have started trickling through to get into production AND I think most if not all of these are 3.0 X5's. Have any 4.8 orders with the auto tailgate gone into production from any members?

My 2008 4.8i with auto tailgate in in production, and according to the status on BMWNA 1-800, is supposed to complete production tomorrow (Oct 31st).

[nynd]

Thanks Brian...when did you order if you don't mind me asking?

[KEF]

Originally Posted by brian5

My 2008 4.8i with auto tailgate in in production, and according to the status on BMWNA 1-800, is supposed to complete production tomorrow (Oct 31st).

I was under the impression that the Auto Lift Gate was not available until November builds? Does this option display as part of your order information on the Owner's Circle when you view your build details?

Regards,
KEF

[brian5]

nynd,
My order went into the system on Oct 10th. When I later called the BMWNA 1-800 number to check status, I would told it was scheduled for week 45 which was the first week of November. When I called to check status yesterday, they told me it was on the assembly line and should be going through Quality Control today. It may be completed today (Oct 31).

KEF,
This is a November build. It sounds like they are a little ahead of schedule. I have attached picture's from Owners' Circle showing my order details (including Automatic Tailgate Operation).

[jayo]

Originally Posted by KEF

I was under the impression that the Auto Lift Gate was not available until November builds? Does this option display as part of your order information on the Owner's Circle when you view your build details?

Regards,
KEF

The Auto Tailgate is available as an option for all X5's from production week 44

[KEF]

Originally Posted by brian5

nynd,
My order went into the system on Oct 10th. When I later called the BMWNA 1-800 number to check status, I would told it was scheduled for week 45 which was the first week of November. When I called to check status yesterday, they told me it was on the assembly line and should be going through Quality Control today. It may be completed today (Oct 31).

KEF,
This is a November build. It sounds like they are a little ahead of schedule. I have attached picture's from Owners' Circle showing my order details (including Automatic Tailgate Operation).

Thanks for the info - my car was completed on the 29th and I was not able to order the Tailgate - I fell one week out, week 43!

Oh well...

Thanks for the info, appreciate it.

Cheers,
KEF

[nynd]

Thanks Brian.

[lakai]

do you guys thnk it is possible to have this installed after you already purchased the car?

[Fredo]

Originally Posted by lakai

do you guys thnk it is possible to have this installed after you already purchased the car?

I suppose anything is possible but I imagine it would be horrendously expensive.