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08-09-2004, 03:54 AM
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GMartin, what is the basis for the not "before 1st week in September" prediction? What information does your CA have to make that statement? If it's valid I may opt for an MY05, myself.
08-09-2004, 04:39 PM
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Tim C, My CA told me that for my car it would be no earlier than Sept 1. I am assuming that the parts will be made available on a rolling basis ie some cars earlier than others. Hopefully yours will be available sooner. I made the decision that another 6 weeks wait wasn't going to kill me and I'd rather have a 2005 that doesn't depreciate so much the first month I drive it.
08-09-2004, 07:19 PM
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GMartin, mine has been at the VPC since July 21, but I recall yours was there before that. I don't understand/believe the parts issue. It seems BMW is currently building later orders with good ECUs. I think we got the shaft. I don't think I want a September delivery either, but I'm feeling sour enough now that ordering a 2005 is in doubt.
08-10-2004, 04:37 AM
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They give the August 14th date as well....so I don't know if they are lying or not..but if he calls me that tells me that I have to wait another week or two, I will tell you to go f--k himself, I am missed the whole summer already and driving a ridiculous Hyundai until then....
08-10-2004, 06:10 AM
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I guess I was really lucky! I ordered my 545i late May. It was received in the US ok 7/31 and I am going to pick it up tomorrow! It appears (according to the VIN) that my car was not part of the recall. The car was in the prep center for aprox 2-3 days.
Hoping for a blue tooth and sat radio retrofit!
Jon
Hoping for a blue tooth and sat radio retrofit!
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08-10-2004, 07:13 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545iA Titanium Silver/Gray, Poplar----Cold Weather Pkg, Comfort Seats, Logic 7 Audio, Heated Rear Seats
Originally Posted by samyt' date='Aug 10 2004, 06:37 AM
They give the August 14th date as well....so I don't know if they are lying or not..but if he calls me that tells me that I have to wait another week or two, I will tell you to go f--k himself, I am missed the whole summer already and driving a ridiculous Hyundai until then....
I'm willing to cut BMW some slack for problems that arise, but when there are delays, and communication is either absent or inaccurate, I draw the line. Most internet commerce companies I deal with seem to understand the customer order, communication process very well, keeping me informed every step of the way. Why this can't be done for vehicles costing USD 55-70K is difficult to comprehend.
I was told mid-August. If that slips again, I may look at the 2005 Audi A6.
08-10-2004, 07:18 AM
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My Ride: [i][b][u]Since 19 august 2004[/u][/b][/i]: [color=red][b]530i[/b] High Executive[/color], Silvergray with beige interior, Popular wood, Servotronic, Sportssuspension, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, pappelmaser braun wood, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels, Logic 7, Steptronic, alarm class 3, electric sunscreen in the rear and suncreens for sidewindows, Comfort seats, heated seats, Xenon with headlightwashers, Adaptive corner lights ALC, Advanced airconditioning, lightpackage, Nav Pro, 6 cd changer, side airbags rearseats, bluetooth siemens S55, chrome kidneys, gearlever with wood, voice recognition retrofit, front windshield with green band.
Waiting for trunkopener button from Hobi :)
BMW USA is in big trouble.. If more peope decide to step out of their order they will be stuck with a pile of 2004 cars..
08-10-2004, 08:15 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545iA Titanium Silver/Gray, Poplar----Cold Weather Pkg, Comfort Seats, Logic 7 Audio, Heated Rear Seats
Originally Posted by jzerden' date='Aug 10 2004, 08:10 AM
I guess I was really lucky! I ordered my 545i late May. It was received in the US ok 7/31 and I am going to pick it up tomorrow! It appears (according to the VIN) that my car was not part of the recall. The car was in the prep center for aprox 2-3 days.
Hoping for a blue tooth and sat radio retrofit!
Jon
Hoping for a blue tooth and sat radio retrofit!
Jon
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