Understanding production process !

[X5_ATLAST]

After reading through BMW manufacturing process, am I correct in saying that even though production status says 'In Production' nothing happens until 'In the body shop' and 'In the paint shop','Being assembled' subsequently ?

[FunfDreisig]

Originally Posted by X5_ATLAST

After reading through BMW manufacturing process, am I correct in saying that even though production status says 'In Production' nothing happens until 'In the body shop' and 'In the paint shop','Being assembled' subsequently ?

Essentially Yes. As I understand it, "In Production" is when they are 'organizing' the various parts (e.g. drive train, interior, wheels, trim, etc.) so that they show up on time to become your X5. Once it goes into the body shop, it pretty quickly moves on into the paint shop. But there can be several days delay even after it is painted while it waits in the overhead stacker to be 'assembled'. Note: the online and 1-800 status calls this time in the overhead stacker "in the paint shop".

Funf Dreisig

[X5_ATLAST]

Originally Posted by FunfDreisig

Essentially Yes. As I understand it, "In Production" is when they are 'organizing' the various parts (e.g. drive train, interior, wheels, trim, etc.) so that they show up on time to become your X5. Once it goes into the body shop, it pretty quickly moves on into the paint shop. But there can be several days delay even after it is painted while it waits in the overhead stacker to be 'assembled'. Note: the online and 1-800 status calls this time in the overhead stacker "in the paint shop".

Funf Dreisig

Thank you, my 35d entered Assembly on Friday, still there after 2 days. Probably there are no Sunday shifts.

[MSKXfunf]

My 35d went into "schedule for production" on 1/6.
What is the 1-800 # to check exact status?
Thank you! ///M

[Armand]

Originally Posted by MSKXfunf

My 35d went into "schedule for production" on 1/6.
What is the 1-800 # to check exact status?
Thank you! ///M

1-800-831-1117 press 2 to enter production #
good luck

[FunfDreisig]

Originally Posted by X5_ATLAST

Thank you, my 35d entered Assembly on Friday, still there after 2 days. Probably there are no Sunday shifts.

IIRC the people would did PDC in November said the factory only recently re-started production on Friday. So I wouldn't expect any assembly on Sat or Sun. But I could be wrong.

Funf Dreisig

[X5_ATLAST]

Originally Posted by FunfDreisig

IIRC the people would did PDC said the factory only recently re-started production on Friday. So I wouldn't expect any assembly on Sat or Sun. But I could be wrong.

Funf Dreisig

Thanks. If I check my production timeline, you are correct that it was shutdown for holidays. But it looks like it was back on last week, 'cus mine moved to 'In the bodyshop' on Tuesday from 'In production'. It was in that status for 2 full weeks.

[RedRockin]

Originally Posted by FunfDreisig

Essentially ... 'assembled'. Note: the online and 1-800 status calls this time in the overhead stacker "in the paint shop".
Funf Dreisig

Funf, or perhaps anyone else who knows, please tell me the "online" address/link to monitor production status? I called today and mine is "in production" with anticipated completion date 1/22. Would be easier to monitor online, instead of calling, if there is a quick and easy link for this purpose. Thanks in advance.

EDIT: another Q, my "Vehicle Inquiry Report" indicates "Priority 1 - Customer Sold" Anyone know what this means? I have seen some posts mentioning "Retail Sold" and I have no idea what other categories there may be. Thanks again.

[MSKXfunf]

RedRockin,

sign in at "My account" on bmwusa.com with personal info and production number, Good luck, ///Mike

[Andyro]

Priority 1 = Customer Ordered (vs those that are produced for the dealer to sell off the lot). The car is for a specific buyer as a “sold” car.