Production complete! I was also able to obtain the VIN from BMW USA. This allows me to double-check the options by decoding the VIN on bmwvin.com.
BMW doesn't give you a lot of details about where your car is in the production line, limiting the info to "in production" for most of the week long process. However, in the final day or so, the status will update to "in the paint shop." As of today, my car is "in the paint shop" and is expected to complete production tomorrow.
We are 24 days away from delivery -- so this seems a little bit early! One month away from delivery day! My car is officially in production at the factory in Munich. Above is an artist's rendering of my car on the production line. ;) See you soon!
Today is the 2 year anniversary of picking up our first BMW at the Performance Center. We had a great time and are looking forward to going back again in September.
My car is officially "in production" with a scheduled completion date of June 18, 2015. That is plenty of time for my July 11th delivery! This photo was posted today. This is basically my car, but this one is Sapphire Black. I hope to take my own version of this photo in about six weeks. Awesome!
Any extra step in the Euro Delivery process -- you have to sign a Purchase Order that details the terms of the Euro Delivery process -- like promising to export the vehicle from Germany within 5 months, agreeing not to try and register the car anywhere in Europe, etc. This is done!
The BMW website has finally updated to show the new color - Carbon Black Metallic. I'm signing the purchase order that goes to Germany today. Things are rolling!
It has been a long time since I have had a black car. About 28 years... So I am trying to get back into practice, and figure out what works. This is my daughter's 2014 Kia Soul in Shadow Black, after waxing. I used Meguiars Ultimate liquid wax (the synthetic type), and I am very pleased with the results. Most of the plans are in place. I have all the hotels set up and a route planned. The only thing I am really waiting on at this point in the welcome package from BMW so I can set up my free limo service to the Welt on delivery day. That should be arriving any day. BMW just announced a $1,500 "innovations" credit on the 2015 5-series, which is some additional savings, and lease residuals have improved for 2015 with the end of the model year approaching -- all a part of my plan. |
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DuaneThe story of my European Delivery for my 2015 BMW 528i. Categories |