How long until indivudual options become available?

eddiehaug · 08-04-2021, 08:59 AM

I'm readying myself to order the i4M50, but one of the things I'd like to have is Merino leather, which is not available for ordering right now.

After talking to my sales rep, he told me he didn't really know when BMW individual options would become available for the car. I believe my sales rep, but I find it very strange when it is available for the 3 and 4 series ICE cars.

Does anybody have any idea of how long does it typically take for individual options to become available for ordering?

chadkoepf · 08-04-2021, 09:14 AM

I wonder if they have never allowed for the I models to be individual. I'd like a different paint color and originally ordered an M3 with an individual color. The chip shortage made the car take too long to start and I was able to cancel that order and preorder the im50 instead.

I'm hoping when I get the option to configure, I'll be able to do individual colors and options at that time

lnaukkar · 08-04-2021, 11:10 AM

Afaik in europe individual options like merino leather and colors start production in 4-5/2022

Encanto · 08-04-2021, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by eddiehaug

I'm readying myself to order the i4M50, but one of the things I'd like to have is Merino leather, which is not available for ordering right now.

After talking to my sales rep, he told me he didn't really know when BMW individual options would become available for the car. I believe my sales rep, but I find it very strange when it is available for the 3 and 4 series ICE cars.

Does anybody have any idea of how long does it typically take for individual options to become available for ordering?

I was told by BMW that Individual for the i4 would be available by mid next year. I’m also considering an Individual Manufaktur i4, most probably a MY2023 as it will take that long for Individual to deliver it.

Encanto · 08-04-2021, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by chadkoepf

I wonder if they have never allowed for the I models to be individual. I'd like a different paint color and originally ordered an M3 with an individual color. The chip shortage made the car take too long to start and I was able to cancel that order and preorder the im50 instead.

I'm hoping when I get the option to configure, I'll be able to do individual colors and options at that time

The i3 and the i8 were manufactured in Leipzig, there are no Individual options in this plant. The i4 plant is in Munich - all cars produced in Munich offer Individual options.

eddiehaug · 08-04-2021, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by lnaukkar

Afaik in europe individual options like merino leather and colors start production in 4-5/2022

What does this mean in practical terms? Let's say I order the car in November, I get production/delivery in Q3/2022, would I be able to change the spec then if BMW individual starts production in May/June, or I would have to wait for it to be available at the moment I place the initial order?

I was told that if I order today, delivery would very likelt be in Q2. If I order by launch date, it'll likely be in Q3 if not later.

Encanto · 08-04-2021, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by eddiehaug

What does this mean in practical terms? Let's say I order the car in November, I get production/delivery in Q3/2022, would I be able to change the spec then if BMW individual starts production in May/June, or I would have to wait for it to be available at the moment I place the initial order?

I was told that if I order today, delivery would very likelt be in Q2. If I order by launch date, it'll likely be in Q3 if not later.

You may want to wait until Individual is available so your production date is adjusted for the option - Individual may add 4-6 weeks to production. If you order without Individual your car will be produced much quicker and you will not have any chance to change your build.

lnaukkar · 08-05-2021, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by eddiehaug

What does this mean in practical terms?
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Originally Posted by Encanto

You may want to wait until Individual is available so your production date is adjusted for the option
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Yeah exactly. Talk to your dealer, see what they recommend.

TheDuke83 · 02-28-2022, 07:48 PM

Anyone know if merino is available to order in the US? Thought I had read beginning in March but not sure if anyone has had success already putting into their order.

Technic · 02-28-2022, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDuke83

Anyone know if merino is available to order in the US? Thought I had read beginning in March but not sure if anyone has had success already putting into their order.

Merino is available to order starting this month - directly from BMWNA.

LOW4LYF · 02-28-2022, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Technic

Merino is available to order starting this month - directly from BMWNA.

So it will be available in the configurator?

Hansn · 03-01-2022, 04:17 AM

The configurators are not always updated. Merino is not yet available in the norwegian one. I was able to order full merino through my dealer 4 weeks ago. My week 11 production got delayed by two weeks to week 13 due to that change. But last week my order got changed to status 150 "production started" so it is being built as we speak. I cant follow it like the US customers without calling my dealer sadly. Expecting production to take 1-2 weeks. I wont bother him until next week and hope for the best. 😄

eddiehaug · 03-01-2022, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Hansn

The configurators are not always updated. Merino is not yet available in the norwegian one. I was able to order full merino through my dealer 4 weeks ago. My week 11 production got delayed by two weeks to week 13 due to that change. But last week my order got changed to status 150 "production started" so it is being built as we speak. I cant follow it like the US customers without calling my dealer sadly. Expecting production to take 1-2 weeks. I wont bother him until next week and hope for the best. 😄

They are actually available starting today.

Technic · 03-01-2022, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by LOW4LYF

So it will be available in the configurator?

Your dealer should have the Merino configurations in their system now, and the updated Ordering Guide should be published soon.

TheDuke83 · 03-01-2022, 08:26 AM

Awesome. Thanks.

BimmerBahn · 03-02-2022, 11:17 AM

Any idea of the option codes/pricing for the new additions? I’m hunting the Merino full leather and leather dash options for reference.

Cheers!

techwhiz1 · 03-02-2022, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerBahn

Any idea of the option codes/pricing for the new additions? I’m hunting the Merino full leather and leather dash options for reference.

Cheers!

I'd like to know also.
I know we get Sensatec dash as standard but I would like leather.

Can we now add the leather dash in US?

BimmerBahn · 03-02-2022, 03:06 PM

My SA tried to add the Merino option, but the system wouldn’t let him. He also wasn’t able to find the leather dash option…. I’m guessing the options haven’t been fully enabled yet in the order system.

eddiehaug · 03-02-2022, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerBahn

My SA tried to add the Merino option, but the system wouldn’t let him. He also wasn’t able to find the leather dash option…. I’m guessing the options haven’t been fully enabled yet in the order system.

That could be the case in the US. Here in Norway I managed to fully configure the car today.

As for the codes...

For the full leather:

Ivory White (VBEW) / Fjord Blue (ZBFV) / Black (ZBSW) / Fiona Red (VBHZ) / Tartufo (VBTQ)

For leather seats:

Ivory White (VAEW) / Fjord Blue (ZAFV) / Black (ZASW) / Fiona Red (VAHZ) / Tartufo (VATQ)

For sensatec on the instrument panel: (4AW)

Technic · 03-02-2022, 04:07 PM

Leather dash is 4M5, M seatbelts is 4GQ.

Mike i4 M50 · 03-02-2022, 08:09 PM

Do we get the M seatbelts here in the U.S. (on the M50) or no?

techwhiz1 · 03-02-2022, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike i4 M50

Do we get the M seatbelts here in the U.S. (on the M50) or no?

I don't think so.

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eddiehaug Lieutenant 752 Rep 517 Posts Drives: i4M50 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Norway iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW i4M50 [0.00]	How long until indivudual options become available? I'm readying myself to order the i4M50, but one of the things I'd like to have is Merino leather, which is not available for ordering right now. After talking to my sales rep, he told me he didn't really know when BMW individual options would become available for the car. I believe my sales rep, but I find it very strange when it is available for the 3 and 4 series ICE cars. Does anybody have any idea of how long does it typically take for individual options to become available for ordering? __________________ Current BMW: i4M50 (G26, 2023) Previous BMWs: 330e Touring xDrive (G21, 2021), 330e (G20, 2019), 530e (G30, 2018).
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TheDuke83 Gator 24 Rep 193 Posts Drives: 2016 MW M3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1)	Anyone know if merino is available to order in the US? Thought I had read beginning in March but not sure if anyone has had success already putting into their order.
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Hansn Private 216 Rep 92 Posts Drives: E28 528i 1982 - G30 530e 2018 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Norway - Vestfold Telemark iTrader: (0)	The configurators are not always updated. Merino is not yet available in the norwegian one. I was able to order full merino through my dealer 4 weeks ago. My week 11 production got delayed by two weeks to week 13 due to that change. But last week my order got changed to status 150 "production started" so it is being built as we speak. I cant follow it like the US customers without calling my dealer sadly. Expecting production to take 1-2 weeks. I wont bother him until next week and hope for the best. 😄
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BimmerBahn Lieutenant 441 Rep 568 Posts Drives: 2019 X5, 2022 i4 M50 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Sunshine State iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW X5 [0.00] 2017 BMW M3 [9.50]	Any idea of the option codes/pricing for the new additions? I’m hunting the Merino full leather and leather dash options for reference. Cheers! __________________ Current: ‘19 G05 X5, '22 G26 i4 M50 Retired: F15 X5, F80 M3 ZCP, F10 535d, E84 X1, E90 335d, E92 335i, E46 330i, E39 M5
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Mike i4 M50 Private First Class 155 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW i3 REX (Solar Orange) Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Virginia USA iTrader: (0)	Do we get the M seatbelts here in the U.S. (on the M50) or no?
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