Timeline of E60 M5 Build--How Long it Takes from Build to Drive - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

MJ · 12th September 2005, 19:08

The question has been asked about how long it takes to build the M5. Here is the chronology of my car so far. I'll post the final results as they become available. I got the allocation July 25, 2005 for September production, week 37 build.

150-Production started 9/1/05 6:33:33 AM
(at this stage they just make sure all parts will be available and this is the only status where an actual time is stamped on my paperwork)

151-Entry body shop/serial number assigned 9/7/05-Wednesday
(although I had VIN at 150 status, this is really when production begins)

152- Entry paint shop 9/9/05-Friday
(hit paint on Friday and I believe Dingolfing is only a M-F plant)

153-Entry assembly 9/12/05-Monday

154-Assembly 9/12/05-Monday

To be continued...all the way through delivery to Florida, USA.

MJ
'03 black/black
'06 Silver Gray/Black

samster · 12th September 2005, 19:23

how do get status # when i got prod # what website do i go to

vndkshn · 12th September 2005, 19:26

I hope your car is early Friday painting... otherwise.. the weekend might have already started!!! And of course... Monday assembly....

MJ · 12th September 2005, 19:28

Your dealer can give you all info. They can log on to their DCS-net and give you up-to-the-minute status of your vehicle everyday. Make them work for their $8000 profit.

MJ

MJ · 12th September 2005, 19:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by vndkshn

I hope your car is early Friday painting... otherwise.. the weekend might have already started!!! And of course... Monday assembly....

Yeah, I know. The old Monday and Friday car dilemma. Luckily, the robots paint the car and I don't think they were watching the clock for Miller time or Beck's time. But the assembly humans can drink on the line in Germany!!

MJ

BMWjunkie · 12th September 2005, 23:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJ

The question has been asked about how long it takes to build the M5. Here is the chronology of my car so far. I'll post the final results as they become available. I got the allocation July 25, 2005 for September production, week 37 build.

150-Production started 9/1/05 6:33:33 AM
(at this stage they just make sure all parts will be available and this is the only status where an actual time is stamped on my paperwork)

151-Entry body shop/serial number assigned 9/7/05-Wednesday
(although I had VIN at 150 status, this is really when production begins)

152- Entry paint shop 9/9/05-Friday
(hit paint on Friday and I believe Dingolfing is only a M-F plant)

153-Entry assembly 9/12/05-Monday

154-Assembly 9/12/05-Monday

To be continued...all the way through delivery to Florida, USA.

MJ
'03 black/black
'06 Silver Gray/Black

Thanks for the info. Mine went 150 today.

MRichmond · 13th September 2005, 00:11

When should I expect the dealer to be able to give me a production number? I already provided my specs for a December delivery, which I assume means November build. Also, what is the last stage of the process at which the specifications of colors and options can be changed?

SuperBMW · 13th September 2005, 00:20

Checxk out the Dingolfing factorys own website http://www.bmw-plant-dingolfing.com/.../en/index.html

Painting takes 23 Hours
It then goes into a storage facility ( they store atleast a days production incase there is a problem in the paint or bodyshop the assembly shop can still work )

Assembly takes 12 Hours

MJ · 13th September 2005, 02:23

***BREAKING NEWS***

My car was completed today. The timeline continues...

I got the allocation July 25, 2005 for September production, week 37 build.

150-Production started 9/1/05 6:33:33 AM
(at this stage they just make sure all parts will be available and this is the only status where an actual time is stamped on my paperwork)

151-Entry body shop/serial number assigned 9/7/05-Wednesday
(although I had VIN at 150 status, this is really when production begins)

152- Entry paint shop 9/9/05-Friday
(hit paint on Friday and I believe Dingolfing is only a M-F plant)

153-Entry assembly 9/12/05-Monday

154-Assembly 9/12/05-Monday

155-Assembly finish/quality check-9/12/05-Monday
(a very productive day, obviously in production early Monday and finished at the end of the day)

The trek continues...watch this post for MJ's continuing M5 saga.

MJ

m5floyd · 13th September 2005, 03:26

Hate to say it but mine is week 36, been done since Sept 6th and STILL sitting there not on the boat....along with all the others.

FLOYD..