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I ended up having to go through the BMW Individual program to get 4-zone climate (4NB) option added to the build. They didn't immediately have a production number. I'm unfamiliar with the BTO process as I've always purchased off the lot with previous purchases. When should I expect to receive a production number so I can track the order? The financial guy suggested a few weeks but I don't want to be like a kid in the backseat asking "are we there yet" constantly.
Also, I have to credit some of the discussion in this community about the unfortunate lack of 4-zone climate in the US market and how to get it added to BTOs. At first, the CA was saying it was not possible but by the end of the day they found the correct BMW rep who knew about this aspect of the BMW Individual program. Granted, I always thought BMW Individual was just for tricking out M cars too. However, it seems that you can essentially get any globally available feature on the model, even if it is not available in your market, through the program. Glad to join the community and hope this little bit of information helps someone else in the future. |
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My wait time to get a production number was about 2-3 weeks. Note, that this was in June before production of MY25 had actually begun so you may get yours more quickly. Feel free to share your build/design and of course, when your 540 arrives share some photos. |
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Didn't get DAPP because I feel like ACC and LKAS cover my "mindless highway cruising" needs. Last edited by rgw; 09-08-2024 at 09:32 AM.. Reason: Incorrect information...I picked luxury seating package for the passenger memory function but just forgot that part. |
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Apparently not a common color. I test drove a 540i in oxide gray metallic and I thought it had a gold undertone in certain light. So I bet phytonic blue metallic may not quite look like it does in the marketing shots in certain light either.
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09-08-2024, 03:09 AM | #6 |
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Congratulations on your order and I'm looking forward to seeing the pictures. Phytonic Blue was also on my shortlist of colors, but in the end I went with the red for a few reasons. One of them because I wanted a change - I've driven blue vehicles since 1993 and thought it was time for a change!
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So went for the easy phytonic option, even though it is not a typical bmw blue. But I am glad I did, I really like it and have not seen another one yet. I still think fondly of the estoril days though |
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Still waiting for a status update. Last week (Wed I believe) my build was at 154. I am hoping it's at 155 or beyond this week. Todd (Same week 36 build) was at 150 still and I hope he has moved up in the queue by now. |
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Weird, this is only my second blue car. (Tanzanite) I always had black or red when I was younger and gray when I got older. My husband actually picked the blue. I hate Phytonic based on the web site color, but it looks good in person. I’m not sure why BNW has so much trouble getting colors right online.
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