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      07-22-2021, 05:44 PM   #1
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Hi Guys, I can't believe, i am saying this but i placed an order day before yesterday for a G80 M3 comp and that too with FO individual color but i had no idea that executive package no longer has laser lights.

So when i checked it wasn't on the build sheet and i freaked out and called my CA to get it added and he has put in a request. The car is in production code 102 where the individual color is received/accepted and he said that its upto BMW to accept or reject the change.

Any one has past experience with this sort of a scenario? Please pray for me that it gets added as without the laser lights, it will be a bummer.

Thanks folks.
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Hi Guys, I can't believe, i am saying this but i placed an order day before yesterday for a G80 M3 comp and that too with FO individual color but i had no idea that executive package no longer has laser lights.

So when i checked it wasn't on the build sheet and i freaked out and called my CA to get it added and he has put in a request. The car is in production code 102 where the individual color is received/accepted and he said that its upto BMW to accept or reject the change.

Any one has past experience with this sort of a scenario? Please pray for me that it gets added as without the laser lights, it will be a bummer.

Thanks folks.
Yes, your CA is correct, he can't modify it once it's been accepted as a special order (it becomes locked) and he needs to put a request in. Most likely it will be accepted (I've had to do this a few times)
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      07-22-2021, 06:04 PM   #3
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Hi Guys, I can't believe, i am saying this but i placed an order day before yesterday for a G80 M3 comp and that too with FO individual color but i had no idea that executive package no longer has laser lights.

So when i checked it wasn't on the build sheet and i freaked out and called my CA to get it added and he has put in a request. The car is in production code 102 where the individual color is received/accepted and he said that its upto BMW to accept or reject the change.

Any one has past experience with this sort of a scenario? Please pray for me that it gets added as without the laser lights, it will be a bummer.

Thanks folks.
Yes, your CA is correct, he can't modify it once it's been accepted as a special order (it becomes locked) and he needs to put a request in. Most likely it will be accepted (I've had to do this a few times)
Thank you!! This makes me feel so much better. Fingers crossed.
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      07-23-2021, 12:17 PM   #4
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Hi Guys, I can't believe, i am saying this but i placed an order day before yesterday for a G80 M3 comp and that too with FO individual color but i had no idea that executive package no longer has laser lights.

So when i checked it wasn't on the build sheet and i freaked out and called my CA to get it added and he has put in a request. The car is in production code 102 where the individual color is received/accepted and he said that its upto BMW to accept or reject the change.

Any one has past experience with this sort of a scenario? Please pray for me that it gets added as without the laser lights, it will be a bummer.

Thanks folks.
Yes, your CA is correct, he can't modify it once it's been accepted as a special order (it becomes locked) and he needs to put a request in. Most likely it will be accepted (I've had to do this a few times)
Spoke to my CA. He said that they are working on it and its still 50/50. Would you happen to know how long does it take to make the change once request is submitted?
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I don't know what FO stands for.

Freakin' Outstanding?
Farting Orange?
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So.... years ago I ordered a Porsche 911, and I decided last minute to change the interior color, and missed the window by a day. No biggee, I just went with the original choice, which was fine.

I received the car, take it home, the girlfriend (future wife) came over and I said, "want to go for a ride in my brand new special-order Porsche 911 S" and she's like, "OK".

We get into the car, with the full leather interior, and she looks at it and says, "it's duck sh*t brown!"

Which is my way of saying, it could be worse. The laser lights are nice, but you'll do fine without them.

Every time I got into that car, I thought about what she said, and it just ruined it for me.
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I don't know what FO stands for.

Freakin' Outstanding?
Farting Orange?
Felonius Oxidential

So.... years ago I ordered a Porsche 911, and I decided last minute to change the interior color, and missed the window by a day. No biggee, I just went with the original choice, which was fine.

I received the car, take it home, the girlfriend (future wife) came over and I said, "want to go for a ride in my brand new special-order Porsche 911 S" and she's like, "OK".

We get into the car, with the full leather interior, and she looks at it and says, "it's duck sh*t brown!"

Which is my way of saying, it could be worse. The laser lights are nice, but you'll do fine without them.

Every time I got into that car, I thought about what she said, and it just ruined it for me.
FO = Fire Orange. Sorry! For not calling it out.

Thank you for sharing the story! I absolutely get it but laser lights just completes the look for me.

Offcourse! If i dont get it, i will just live with it but really hoping it goes through.

Thank you
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Spoke to my CA. He said that they are working on it and its still 50/50. Would you happen to know how long does it take to make the change once request is submitted?
It should not take very long, assuming the regional guy/gal is responsive.
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Spoke to my CA. He said that they are working on it and its still 50/50. Would you happen to know how long does it take to make the change once request is submitted?
It should not take very long, assuming the regional guy/gal is responsive.
My CA just said it is not been added yet and if there is nothing added by Monday.. chances are it wont and he said that its highly unusual to add options after individual content has been added
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My CA just said it is not been added yet and if there is nothing added by Monday.. chances are it wont and he said that its highly unusual to add options after individual content has been added
It isn't
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It isn't
I hope this doesn't sound condescending because I don't mean it this way at all...but I trust random poster on here calbears vs. a sales guy at a dealership.
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I had the same thing after I placed my order. I wanted to change the interior trim but my CA told me that once the order is accepted it's locked and there are no changes. I guess cancelling and resubmitting an order isn't an option. It's all frustrating, but seems to be the way it is.
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Chromatic, CA called me on Monday Morning (19th) and told me ..my Production Number as been assigned.. and I need to stop by dealership to make sure to get a copy of the build sheet and verify my options before submitting...after its submitted, its locked!
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I had the same thing after I placed my order. I wanted to change the interior trim but my CA told me that once the order is accepted it's locked and there are no changes. I guess cancelling and resubmitting an order isn't an option. It's all frustrating, but seems to be the way it is.
Yeah!! That is what i am thinking. Thanks for sharing the info.
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Chromatic, CA called me on Monday Morning (19th) and told me ..my Production Number as been assigned.. and I need to stop by dealership to make sure to get a copy of the build sheet and verify my options before submitting...after its submitted, its locked!
Yeah! Seems like its a done deal.. i will be getting it without the laser lights.. seems like i have to just suck it up and go with it
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My CA just said it is not been added yet and if there is nothing added by Monday.. chances are it wont and he said that its highly unusual to add options after individual content has been added
It isn't
Bringing closure to this thread, this morning i saw the laser lights added to the build. So happy. Thank you very much for providing the info. Really appreciate it.
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Glad to see another FO build! Mine just started assembly today!
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Bringing closure to this thread, this morning i saw the laser lights added to the build. So happy. Thank you very much for providing the info. Really appreciate it.
Glad you got it sorted out. Yea the laser lights became a stand alone option (1k). Now the wait begins
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Glad to see another FO build! Mine just started assembly today!
I had an Fire Orange F80 and i miss it everyday. I knew when the G80 Launched i had to get it Fire Orange. Hope you get yours soon and please post some pictures when you get it.
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I had an Fire Orange F80 and i miss it everyday. I knew when the G80 Launched i had to get it Fire Orange. Hope you get yours soon and please post some pictures when you get it.
Definitely will! It's my first M, and I fell in love with the color. Will be posting lots of pics!
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Bringing closure to this thread, this morning i saw the laser lights added to the build. So happy. Thank you very much for providing the info. Really appreciate it.
Glad you got it sorted out. Yea the laser lights became a stand alone option (1k). Now the wait begins
Yes sir! Better than retrofitting it. A pair of laser lights are 8k. Checking status everyday, cant wait to get it.
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