Anyone else is coming down to the wire for a 2021 delivery?

ScottieDo · 12-14-2021, 01:35 PM

Hello everyone, I’m hopefully a soon to be first time BMW owner. Been lurking and getting some great info on this forum the last couple weeks (like to look out for the touchscreen delete).

I ordered my X5 45e in October and tracked it today for the first time. Looks like its awaiting carrier assignment, so I feel good it might arrive before EOY, but who knows.

This is a nice to have, not a need for me, but I could use the write off under 179 because I had an unusually good financial year. I agreed to pay full MSRP (I couldn’t get an Audi or MB for even MSRP in my area, and Denali, Cayenne and Escalade aren’t even available) so with the refresh coming, and this car missing some usual features, I might wait another year if it doesn’t arrive in time.

So just wondering if there are others relying on the tax benefits before year end and also coming down to the last minute. Good luck to anyone else in the same boat, hope your rig arrives on time!

Cheers.

TurtleBoy · 12-14-2021, 03:41 PM

You shouldn't have any problem getting it before the end of the year since you are on the East Coast.

ThomasShelby · 12-14-2021, 03:49 PM

Same here, I'm about 1.5 hours north of Chicago and just hit waiting carrier assignment today. Should be a nail biter finish!

zozin · 12-14-2021, 05:34 PM

Great choice in color, wheels, and calipers, haha.

I ordered in mid-October and the tracker was updated to awaiting carrier assignment today. The dealer told me it should be ready for pick-up next Monday/Tuesday. When I ordered it most dealers told me a 2021 delivery was unlikely. I too will be deduction 100% bonus depreciation this year, saving me ~$20K in taxes.

91Eunos · 12-14-2021, 11:43 PM

Ditto… was built yesterday (two days ahead of schedule), and hoping the rest of the process is expedited as well.

Considered factory delivery just to ensure receipt before EOY, but no openings until later in January.

Will track it a couple more days, but wondering if I can have it shipped to a SC dealer near the factory and take delivery there if necessary. We too really want to take the tax break this year.

Who knows what it’ll be next year…

dormouse · 12-15-2021, 02:39 AM

There are a couple mentions of Chicago/IL here, so I just wanted to share my experience with the delivery timeline. I'm in a Chicago suburb and took delivery earlier in the year. My order sailed through the latter half of the tracker in just a few days...

9/20 - "Quality Check" in the morning and "Awaiting Carrier Assignment" by the afternoon
9/21 - "Dispatched From Factory"
9/22 - Morning call to Genius gave ETA of 9/26, but the vehicle arrived at the dealership late in the afternoon
9/23 - Delivery

So, things can move quickly if the pieces are lined up in your favor.

Good luck!

ScottieDo · 12-15-2021, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zozin

Great choice in color, wheels, and calipers, haha.

I ordered in mid-October and the tracker was updated to awaiting carrier assignment today. The dealer told me it should be ready for pick-up next Monday/Tuesday. When I ordered it most dealers told me a 2021 delivery was unlikely. I too will be deduction 100% bonus depreciation this year, saving me ~$20K in taxes.

Awesome to see someone in the exact same situation! It trips me out a bit to just see the volume of cars being sold, its great, just also funny we are getting the same car and with a similar intention behind it. Writting off 100% this year, plus that ev credit is a nice bonus

ScottieDo · 12-15-2021, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 91Eunos

Ditto… was built yesterday (two days ahead of schedule), and hoping the rest of the process is expedited as well.

Considered factory delivery just to ensure receipt before EOY, but no openings until later in January.

Will track it a couple more days, but wondering if I can have it shipped to a SC dealer near the factory and take delivery there if necessary. We too really want to take the tax break this year.

Who knows what it’ll be next year…

Good luck! Yea I thought the same thing if it came down to it, try to pick it up in SC, but I'm hoping it doesn't come to that, imagine it would be tricky to coordinate, especially this time of year.

ScottieDo · 12-15-2021, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dormouse

There are a couple mentions of Chicago/IL here, so I just wanted to share my experience with the delivery timeline. I'm in a Chicago suburb and took delivery earlier in the year. My order sailed through the latter half of the tracker in just a few days...

9/20 - "Quality Check" in the morning and "Awaiting Carrier Assignment" by the afternoon
9/21 - "Dispatched From Factory"
9/22 - Morning call to Genius gave ETA of 9/26, but the vehicle arrived at the dealership late in the afternoon
9/23 - Delivery

So, things can move quickly if the pieces are lined up in your favor.

Good luck!

Appreciate you breaking out the details.

91Eunos · 12-16-2021, 11:29 PM

Was getting worried when our car was still in ‘Quality Check’ after 3 days… Logged in today to a pleasant surprise!

Moved up 4-5 steps on this update… Finger’s crossed it keeps moving quickly!

DeYanko · 12-17-2021, 07:07 AM

Same here, vehicle completed yesterday

ThomasShelby · 12-17-2021, 09:43 AM

Mine says At The Dealership!!!! Yay!!! Good luck to all!

moodyhank82 · 12-17-2021, 10:27 AM

Talked to my dealer yesterday. Car was built and released to the carrier on 12/8 but the carrier has no trucks available to transport it from SC to CO. 4 cars that were built 2 days before mine just put on a truck yesterday so my SA thinks mine should be on the next truck in a day or two. Trucking companies are definitely overwhelmed with the end of the year deliveries, wishing all of us 45e customers good luck for delivery before the end of the year...

ScottieDo · 12-24-2021, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThomasShelby

Mine says At The Dealership!!!! Yay!!! Good luck to all!

Congrats me too! Just hit the ground yesterday, so going to get it in time. Bad news is I can't pick up until next week, as I'm stuck in quarantine with covid. Solo Christmas this year, sucks, but just glad I'm feeling better, last four days were rough.

ScottieDo · 12-24-2021, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 91Eunos

Was getting worried when our car was still in ‘Quality Check’ after 3 days… Logged in today to a pleasant surprise!

Moved up 4-5 steps on this update… Finger’s crossed it keeps moving quickly!

Mine just did something similar. I was "awaiting carrier assignment" like yours for about 8 days, then the next update it was just at the dealership.

FullFatDoom · 12-24-2021, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottieDo

Mine just did something similar. I was "awaiting carrier assignment" like yours for about 8 days, then the next update it was just at the dealership.

Seems to be what a bunch of us are currently experiencing.

GuyNamedWade · 12-25-2021, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by FullFatDoom

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottieDo

Mine just did something similar. I was "awaiting carrier assignment" like yours for about 8 days, then the next update it was just at the dealership.

Seems to be what a bunch of us are currently experiencing.

Have been awaiting carrier assignment since Friday 12/17… 🤦*♂️

Bimmerfun82 · 12-25-2021, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottieDo

Congrats me too! Just hit the ground yesterday, so going to get it in time. Bad news is I can't pick up until next week, as I'm stuck in quarantine with covid. Solo Christmas this year, sucks, but just glad I'm feeling better, last four days were rough.

Oh man, to finally get the car in time and then be on covid quarantine for Christmas. Heart goes out to you ...

I ordered my X5 x drive 40i November 23 (was on the fence about 45e or 40i)... I'm on the assembly line stage and hoping to get the car in the next couple weeks - I'm in Atlanta, so not far. But this truck driver shortage/issue is troubling.

Hope you feel better and post pics when you do pick it up!

Rsrwnab · 12-26-2021, 03:44 PM

Mine is now showing as "in transit "....so it will be close

yDavis · 12-27-2021, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3macster

Oh man, to finally get the car in time and then be on covid quarantine for Christmas. Heart goes out to you ...

I ordered my X5 x drive 40i November 23 (was on the fence about 45e or 40i)... I'm on the assembly line stage and hoping to get the car in the next couple weeks - I'm in Atlanta, so not far. But this truck driver shortage/issue is troubling.

Hope you feel better and post pics when you do pick it up!

Hope you feel better... Did you see the revised and shortened CDC quarantine guidelines released today?

yDavis · 12-27-2021, 05:33 PM

I was dispatched today.... 2 weeks ago I was scheduled for w2 production, yeah.

Anyone know what these codes mean?

212
4NE
5AP
5AV
645
8BK
8R9
8SM
823
842
845
853
9AA
992

91Eunos · 12-27-2021, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yDavis

I was dispatched today.... 2 weeks ago I was scheduled for w2 production, yeah.

Anyone know what these codes mean?

212
4NE
5AP
5AV
645
8BK
8R9
8SM
823
842
845
853
9AA
992

212 Brake System Equipment
04NE Blow-by heater
05AP Decoding for no-dazzle high-beam assistance
05AV Active Guard (no idea what that means though)
645 Radio control US
08BK - no idea -
08R9 refrigerant
08SM Visible chassis number
823 Hot climate version
842 Cold climate version
845 Acoustic belt warning
853 Language Version English
992 characteristic control attachment (again, no idea what that means)

12-14-2021, 01:35 PM	#1
ScottieDo New Member 7 Rep 10 Posts Drives: BMW x5 45e (Est. 12/21) Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Anyone else is coming down to the wire for a 2021 delivery? Hello everyone, I’m hopefully a soon to be first time BMW owner. Been lurking and getting some great info on this forum the last couple weeks (like to look out for the touchscreen delete). I ordered my X5 45e in October and tracked it today for the first time. Looks like its awaiting carrier assignment, so I feel good it might arrive before EOY, but who knows. This is a nice to have, not a need for me, but I could use the write off under 179 because I had an unusually good financial year. I agreed to pay full MSRP (I couldn’t get an Audi or MB for even MSRP in my area, and Denali, Cayenne and Escalade aren’t even available) so with the refresh coming, and this car missing some usual features, I might wait another year if it doesn’t arrive in time. So just wondering if there are others relying on the tax benefits before year end and also coming down to the last minute. Good luck to anyone else in the same boat, hope your rig arrives on time! Cheers. Attached Images
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TurtleBoy General 13649 Rep 20,295 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 40i,2021 M340i Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	You shouldn't have any problem getting it before the end of the year since you are on the East Coast. __________________ 2021 BMW G20 M340i xDrive - Verde Ermes/Black - 03/2024.40 2019 BMW G05 X5 xDrive40i - Phytonic Blue/Cognac - 11/2023.50
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ThomasShelby Private 32 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2022 X5 45e M Sport Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	Same here, I'm about 1.5 hours north of Chicago and just hit waiting carrier assignment today. Should be a nail biter finish!
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zozin Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2022 X5 xDrive45e Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	Great choice in color, wheels, and calipers, haha. I ordered in mid-October and the tracker was updated to awaiting carrier assignment today. The dealer told me it should be ready for pick-up next Monday/Tuesday. When I ordered it most dealers told me a 2021 delivery was unlikely. I too will be deduction 100% bonus depreciation this year, saving me ~$20K in taxes.
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91Eunos Private First Class 105 Rep 123 Posts Drives: Cool cars Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Tejas Hill Country iTrader: (0)	Ditto… was built yesterday (two days ahead of schedule), and hoping the rest of the process is expedited as well. Considered factory delivery just to ensure receipt before EOY, but no openings until later in January. Will track it a couple more days, but wondering if I can have it shipped to a SC dealer near the factory and take delivery there if necessary. We too really want to take the tax break this year. Who knows what it’ll be next year…
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12-15-2021, 02:39 AM	#6
dormouse New Member 35 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2022 X5 M50i Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Chicagolandia iTrader: (0)	There are a couple mentions of Chicago/IL here, so I just wanted to share my experience with the delivery timeline. I'm in a Chicago suburb and took delivery earlier in the year. My order sailed through the latter half of the tracker in just a few days... 9/20 - "Quality Check" in the morning and "Awaiting Carrier Assignment" by the afternoon 9/21 - "Dispatched From Factory" 9/22 - Morning call to Genius gave ETA of 9/26, but the vehicle arrived at the dealership late in the afternoon 9/23 - Delivery So, things can move quickly if the pieces are lined up in your favor. Good luck!
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91Eunos Private First Class 105 Rep 123 Posts Drives: Cool cars Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Tejas Hill Country iTrader: (0)	Was getting worried when our car was still in ‘Quality Check’ after 3 days… Logged in today to a pleasant surprise! Moved up 4-5 steps on this update… Finger’s crossed it keeps moving quickly!
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DeYanko Private 71 Rep 75 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Same here, vehicle completed yesterday Attached Images
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12-17-2021, 09:43 AM	#12
ThomasShelby Private 32 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2022 X5 45e M Sport Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	Mine says At The Dealership!!!! Yay!!! Good luck to all!
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moodyhank82 Lieutenant 588 Rep 502 Posts Drives: G05 45e & G87 6MT Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: CO iTrader: (0)	Talked to my dealer yesterday. Car was built and released to the carrier on 12/8 but the carrier has no trucks available to transport it from SC to CO. 4 cars that were built 2 days before mine just put on a truck yesterday so my SA thinks mine should be on the next truck in a day or two. Trucking companies are definitely overwhelmed with the end of the year deliveries, wishing all of us 45e customers good luck for delivery before the end of the year... __________________ BMW CCA Member ID: 592739
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12-26-2021, 03:44 PM	#19
Rsrwnab New Member 22 Rep 25 Posts Drives: Audi s4, F150, incoming x5 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Seattle wa iTrader: (0)	Mine is now showing as "in transit "....so it will be close
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12-27-2021, 05:33 PM	#21
yDavis New Member 9 Rep 16 Posts Drives: X5 45e Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: VA, USA iTrader: (0)	I was dispatched today.... 2 weeks ago I was scheduled for w2 production, yeah. Anyone know what these codes mean? 212 4NE 5AP 5AV 645 8BK 8R9 8SM 823 842 845 853 9AA 992
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