2005 ordered M3 CAB's only, delay, CONFIRMED.

OregonM3 · Thu, Nov-11-2004, 09:45:57 PM

So, for anyone out there who ordered a 2005 M3 Cab and had a production for late Sept or Oct, you more then likely are going to be seeing a delay in getting your M3. I was told by my dealer there was an M3 issue however he did not have any details, now I just confirmed with BMWUSA this and spoke to a very nice guy, one of the first willing to actually look into this issue for me, who did some research and called me back today after speaking to his regional manager. He said that all M3 Cab's with Oct production and perhaps late Sept and early Nov as well, have been delayed due to an issue that arose with the Convert top itself. He says they had to due some corrective measures and are set to finish the quality check on go back to normal by next week and all M3's that were delayed will be shipped at the end of next week or the next available shipping date.

So, Sucks to have ordered a vert!!

This is just for anyone who was curious who might be in the same situation.

I can see what my first issue will be, top wont go up when it starts to rain! hehe

nsanem3 · Thu, Nov-11-2004, 09:56:04 PM

you'd think they had worked out all the bugs after this many years in production.

hopefully this delay is because they made some sort of engineering change that reduces or eliminates the dreaded squeaking i have read about.

either way, i had a Dec production slot so hopefully mine will not be delayed.

Idz21 · Thu, Nov-11-2004, 10:44:20 PM

It's a good delay in a sense because you're getting a defective part fixed in the factory, rather than having to go back to the dealer to get it looked at/repaired.

dejablu311 · Thu, Nov-11-2004, 11:50:31 PM

this kinda off topic but how do you find out when your car is schedualed for production?

**BMW F1** · Fri, Nov-12-2004, 10:26:10 AM

I would so rather BMW have this issue in the factory than recieve my vert only to have these issues. As far as I would be concerned, they could take as much time as they like (within reason) to make sure it has NO issues.

OregonM3 · Fri, Nov-12-2004, 01:25:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWWilliamsF1

I would so rather BMW have this issue in the factory than recieve my vert only to have these issues. As far as I would be concerned, they could take as much time as they like (within reason) to make sure it has NO issues.

I agree, the more I think of it the better off it is they caught it before releasing to the public, however still bummed on the large delay. Also no wI will always be watching and worried something is going to go wrong!

You can find the schedule for prduction date simply by asking your dealer or calling BMWUSA, at least I did it that way. BMWUSA # is 1-800-831-1117

Thu, Nov-11-2004, 09:45:57 PM	#1
OregonM3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 97 Reputation: 0	2005 ordered M3 CAB's only, delay, CONFIRMED. So, for anyone out there who ordered a 2005 M3 Cab and had a production for late Sept or Oct, you more then likely are going to be seeing a delay in getting your M3. I was told by my dealer there was an M3 issue however he did not have any details, now I just confirmed with BMWUSA this and spoke to a very nice guy, one of the first willing to actually look into this issue for me, who did some research and called me back today after speaking to his regional manager. He said that all M3 Cab's with Oct production and perhaps late Sept and early Nov as well, have been delayed due to an issue that arose with the Convert top itself. He says they had to due some corrective measures and are set to finish the quality check on go back to normal by next week and all M3's that were delayed will be shipped at the end of next week or the next available shipping date. So, Sucks to have ordered a vert!! This is just for anyone who was curious who might be in the same situation. I can see what my first issue will be, top wont go up when it starts to rain! hehe

Thu, Nov-11-2004, 09:56:04 PM	#2
nsanem3 e46 m3 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 785 Reputation: 0 Location: Oxnard, CA	you'd think they had worked out all the bugs after this many years in production. hopefully this delay is because they made some sort of engineering change that reduces or eliminates the dreaded squeaking i have read about. either way, i had a Dec production slot so hopefully mine will not be delayed. __________________ . . . . Cliff's 2005 POLIZEI M3 Vert (mostly parted out) . . . . .

Fri, Nov-12-2004, 10:26:10 AM	#5
BMW F1 Where to now ??? Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 10,702 Reputation: 578 Location: Melbourne, Australia	I would so rather BMW have this issue in the factory than recieve my vert only to have these issues. As far as I would be concerned, they could take as much time as they like (within reason) to make sure it has NO issues. __________________ BMW///M3CSL Teh STi can nevar lose!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Ordered A 2005 ZCP Today	jmenadmd	E46 M3 (2001-2006)	22	Sun, Apr-24-2005 06:37:43 PM
Just Ordered my 2005 M3 - Any incentives or rebates?	M3Riddler	General BMW Discussion	1	Sun, Feb-27-2005 04:30:21 AM
Just ordered 2005 M3 convertible	kramerdog	E46 M3 (2001-2006)	19	Thu, Feb-24-2005 02:12:54 AM
Ordered a 2005 M3! TiAG w/IR interior	Gadgetman	General BMW Discussion	23	Mon, Oct-11-2004 05:40:45 PM
I just ordered my 2005 M3!	Paper Tiger	E46 M3 (2001-2006)	36	Mon, Mar-22-2004 06:02:06 AM

Thu, Nov-11-2004, 11:50:31 PM	#4
dejablu311 SLOW DOWN! Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,576 Reputation: 0 Location: Concord NC	this kinda off topic but how do you find out when your car is schedualed for production?