[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

 

[samster]

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

 

[vndkshn]

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

 

[MJ]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Checxk out the Dingolfing factorys own website http://www.bmw-plant-dingolfing.com/dingolfing/htdocs/lowband/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]

***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]

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..

 

[MJ]

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..

I know. My high-placed friends in Woodcliff Lake, NJ held the boat for my car to be completed. Your car will soon be on the boat with mine.

MJ

 

[freddydi]

I know. My high-placed friends in Woodcliff Lake, NJ held the boat for my car to be completed. Your car will soon be on the boat with mine.

MJ

well then your friends delayed my car too-- its been finished for over a week and just sitting. thanks alot MJ heh :sad2:

 

[BMWjunkie]

I know. My high-placed friends in Woodcliff Lake, NJ held the boat for my car to be completed. Your car will soon be on the boat with mine.

MJ

Hopefully they will hold the boat for mine, too.

 

[m_five]

***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

Great News!

I'm not sure if it's better having all this info, or the old way, where it shows up and the dealer calls you!!!

Keep us updated on the progress.

 

[MJ]

The car is still status 155-Assembly finish/quality check as of 9/13/05, but the estimated production moved back from 9/14/05 to 9/15/05. Maybe they are spending extra time for QC or rework??

Checking Wallenius the next ships leave Bremmerhaven for Charleston on:

9/17
9/19
9/22
9/23

Some make a New York call and some don't.

MJ

 

[MJ]

Going the wrong way...

9/15/05-Thursday-still status 155 Production complete/quality check. BUT, the estimated comlpetion date moved back from 9/15/05 to 9/21/05.

MJ

 

[BMWjunkie]

Going the wrong way...

9/15/05-Thursday-still status 155 Production complete/quality check. BUT, the estimated comlpetion date moved back from 9/15/05 to 9/21/05.

MJ

Mine remains at 150 (since Monday of this week).

 

[m5floyd]

MJ..same here I think the california shipment left to get there for OCT 14 arrival. Ours will leave for Charleston on the 23-27th for it to get in at the same time as the Californians so there will be a official launch date and all get their cars within the same 1 or 2 days. That comes from a guy who has seen M5 launch dates for 20 years. Poor guy.....we shall see if he is right. If our cars leave earlier than the 23, he's wrong.

M5Floyd

Going the wrong way...

9/15/05-Thursday-still status 155 Production complete/quality check. BUT, the estimated comlpetion date moved back from 9/15/05 to 9/21/05.

MJ

 

[MJ]

MJ..same here I think the california shipment left to get there for OCT 14 arrival. Ours will leave for Charleston on the 23-27th for it to get in at the same time as the Californians so there will be a official launch date and all get their cars within the same 1 or 2 days. That comes from a guy who has seen M5 launch dates for 20 years. Poor guy.....we shall see if he is right. If our cars leave earlier than the 23, he's wrong.

M5Floyd

Floyd,

There was no coordianted USA launch date for the E39 M5. They trickled in from late Sept-Oct 1999.

MJ

 

[freddydi]

MJ..same here I think the california shipment left to get there for OCT 14 arrival. Ours will leave for Charleston on the 23-27th for it to get in at the same time as the Californians so there will be a official launch date and all get their cars within the same 1 or 2 days. That comes from a guy who has seen M5 launch dates for 20 years. Poor guy.....we shall see if he is right. If our cars leave earlier than the 23, he's wrong.

M5Floyd

floyd- what is the automated system saying about your production status? today, it was saying "your vehicle is being transported to the port of exit" about mine. if all cars are being delivered at the same time, does that mean that my car will be sitting at the port of exit for almost 2 weeks?? what do you think?