When will my i3 start production
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TeraBill
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I ordered a Tera BEV in April with a number that is 54 higher than yours. I have heard estimates for production that range from June through July. I didn't want the tech pkg or parking asst, so I might be paying the price of having to wait. At least we can practice driving at the dealer sponsored driving events this month and next.
Buskraut
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The best way to get updates is from your dealer. The BMWUSA site lags reality.
I also don't think the production number is great indicator of actual production build sequence. However as a reference point, I ordered my i3 BEV around the same time you did and have a production number about 350 lower than yours. My car went into production 4/18, was on the boat 5/9, and today is going through the Panama Canal.
I also don't think the production number is great indicator of actual production build sequence. However as a reference point, I ordered my i3 BEV around the same time you did and have a production number about 350 lower than yours. My car went into production 4/18, was on the boat 5/9, and today is going through the Panama Canal.
TeraBill
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I agree with Buskraut. The dealer always has the option to trade or otherwise obtain an earlier allocation. I was told be BMWUSA today that my production date was tentatively set for 27 July. I hope to get better news this Friday when I go to the dealer for the test drive.
Buskraut
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[/quote]Did you order a Tera?[/quote]
Yes, it was a fully loaded Tera (aka "launch edition").
Yes, it was a fully loaded Tera (aka "launch edition").
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scottlawrencelawson
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For reference we got our production number (0607124) on April 13 and yesterday (June 11) the BMW site showed it was in production. So that was about 8-9 weeks. Our is a custom build with just the options we wanted:
Mike74jcw
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It appears that BMW is taking it's time with the QA process at the factory. Normally a car (BMW or MINI) would be assembled after a week or two, then transported via truck or train to the port (boat) after another week or two but I think BMW is being extra thorough with i3 production and quality checks to be sure each one gets delivered as promised.
My REx began production on May 21, was actually built on May 30, and now is waiting to get on a ship but hasn't yet been assigned one per the Concierge. As of right now, the BMWUSA website still says "Production Begins" even though it's definitely finished. I am guessing it won't get on a boat until the end of the month or beginning of July...hope I am wrong.
My REx began production on May 21, was actually built on May 30, and now is waiting to get on a ship but hasn't yet been assigned one per the Concierge. As of right now, the BMWUSA website still says "Production Begins" even though it's definitely finished. I am guessing it won't get on a boat until the end of the month or beginning of July...hope I am wrong.
MikeS
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Not so careful if they totally miss out the navigation!
davidrshelton
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MikeS said:
You are more right than you may realize. I was given an opportunity to buy a low-end Mega REx model (with the 20" wheels option--go figure), but it appears that a number of these low-end Mega models didn't have ANY navigation. Yes you read that correctly. BMW is figuring out how to rectify the problem, either through a retrofit (which might not even be possible) or a credit.
As you might guess, I passed on this one.
David
TeraBill
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Only about 10 i3 BEVs made the ship Manon yesterday, June 17th. They are late April, early May production. I wonder what's holding the factory up? The BEVs don't have the CEL issue and the leather shortage is the only issue affecting the Teras.
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