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cmhsam · 04-24-2012, 01:36 PM

Excuse my ignorance but what is the delay in releasing the car to the US? If it has been available in Europe why not USA? Does it have something to do with emissions?

lawpurv99 · 04-24-2012, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cmhsam

My dealer, Kelley BMW in Columbus, OH, told me not before June. I dont know what is going on. Seems like the dealers know about as much as the consumer.

That can't be right? I know the dealers are in the dark too, but wasn't there a press release during the NYIAS stating that the Order Bank would be open the week of April 23rd (this week sometime) and that Options Guides would be available before that (a day, few hours, who knows)....seems like they should at least open for orders this week if they previously said they would.

Tylerstar · 04-24-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cmhsam

My dealer, Kelley BMW in Columbus, OH, told me not before June. I dont know what is going on. Seems like the dealers know about as much as the consumer.

Lol your dealer is very wrong, i just talked to my sales rep its anytime this week.

cmhsam · 04-24-2012, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cmhsam

My dealer, Kelley BMW in Columbus, OH, told me not before June. I dont know what is going on. Seems like the dealers know about as much as the consumer.

Lol your dealer is very wrong, i just talked to my sales rep its anytime this week.

+1. I never said I thought dealer was right

SandmanTR · 04-24-2012, 02:50 PM

My dealer had an M6 convertible slot open up today but no M5 yet.

AMPowerJ · 04-24-2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JC919

You've got to be kidding me. BMW really needs to get there shit together. Porsche was ready to take U.S. 991 orders as soon as the car was revealed.

I don't think this is true but if it is, I will just go buy a Porsche.

cmhsam · 04-25-2012, 06:11 AM

Well today is Wednesday. Curious to see if the order banks open up today

chudak18 · 04-25-2012, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by cmhsam

Well today is Wednesday. Curious to see if the order banks open up today

+1.... Any one else hear something about delays due to navigation system?

Tylerstar · 04-25-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by chudak18

+1.... Any one else hear something about delays due to navigation system?

Well now i have.

This is so annoying, i really hope we can order it today or this week.

jphughan · 04-25-2012, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by cmhsam

Excuse my ignorance but what is the delay in releasing the car to the US? If it has been available in Europe why not USA? Does it have something to do with emissions?

The US is M's biggest market (presumably because cars and gas are so cheap over here compared to the rest of the world), so I believe the M5 launched earlier in other countries so BMW could ramp up to the expected demand that would arise when it launched in the US, and also identify and fix any issues on the production line before the order onslaught. I believe that's how it's worked with past M cars too.

RPiM5 · 04-25-2012, 12:01 PM

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The US is M's biggest market (presumably because cars and gas are so cheap over here compared to the rest of the world), so I believe the M5 launched earlier in other countries so BMW could ramp up to the expected demand that would arise when it launched in the US, and also identify and fix any issues on the production line before the order onslaught. I believe that's how it's worked with past M cars too.

Agreed, but this waiting is still ridiculous and its killing me.

Niko1414 · 04-25-2012, 12:07 PM

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Just waiting to hear from my sales rep. I guess it won't be until wednesday now.

Well it looks like I will be heading down to the dealer today. Wish it was for ordering the new f10 m5, but going down because my eE60 got the red cog transmission failure last night. ( good thing I have the extended warranty and mtce)

Regardless I will keep you guys posted what I find out about ordering.

cpiguy · 04-25-2012, 02:18 PM

As of an hour ago, my dealer hasn't heard a word

AMPowerJ · 04-25-2012, 02:25 PM

Same here. Beginning to think it will not be this week.

09BlkSapphire · 04-25-2012, 02:30 PM

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Same here. Beginning to think it will not be this week.

I'm keeping the faith. They did say the week of the 23rd, which still has 3-4 more days left.

PatrickC23 · 04-25-2012, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by lawpurv99

That can't be right? I know the dealers are in the dark too, but wasn't there a press release during the NYIAS stating that the Order Bank would be open the week of April 23rd (this week sometime) and that Options Guides would be available before that (a day, few hours, who knows)....seems like they should at least open for orders this week if they previously said they would.

Perhaps they don't have any of the early allocations?

efm9821 · 04-25-2012, 03:27 PM

My CA checked this morning and saw nothing yet either. A previous thread had a question as to whether the new Nav System had anything to do with a delay, I talked with M Brand Manager Matt Russell in December and at that time they were delaying the M5 US launch until the current timeline (April order bank, July production start, September Delivery) so they could get the new Nav implemented.

I too am keeping the faith that "the week of April 23rd" is not over!

Rohardi · 04-25-2012, 03:52 PM

Is the nav diffrent than the 5 series nav?

chillin4now · 04-25-2012, 04:24 PM

To add to the confusion, My dealer just told me September for ordering!???

09BlkSapphire · 04-25-2012, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by philly-dee

To add to the confusion, My dealer just told me September for ordering!???

Time to find another dealer

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The m5 will be in owners driveways and dealer showrooms already in September.

Tylerstar · 04-25-2012, 04:46 PM

Talked my dealer today he says it is still this week, and he hasn't heard of any issues. He also said that i should be able to order it saturday. Like others have said it's only wednesday.

efm9821 · 04-25-2012, 04:52 PM

As I understood from Matt Russell, there will be an "upgrade" to the Nav that the MY13 M5 that will be the launch vehicle for the US. I don't know about the base 5 Series but assume the upgrade will apply across The full product line.

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04-24-2012, 01:36 PM	#23
cmhsam Major Drives: 2013 F10 M5 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,266 iTrader: (0)	Excuse my ignorance but what is the delay in releasing the car to the US? If it has been available in Europe why not USA? Does it have something to do with emissions?

04-25-2012, 06:11 AM	#29
cmhsam Major Drives: 2013 F10 M5 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,266 iTrader: (0)	Well today is Wednesday. Curious to see if the order banks open up today

04-25-2012, 03:27 PM	#39
efm9821 Private Drives: F10 M5, E46 M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 56 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 M5 [0.00]	My CA checked this morning and saw nothing yet either. A previous thread had a question as to whether the new Nav System had anything to do with a delay, I talked with M Brand Manager Matt Russell in December and at that time they were delaying the M5 US launch until the current timeline (April order bank, July production start, September Delivery) so they could get the new Nav implemented. I too am keeping the faith that "the week of April 23rd" is not over!

04-25-2012, 03:52 PM	#40
Rohardi Second Lieutenant Drives: 2010 G37XS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 242 iTrader: (0)	Is the nav diffrent than the 5 series nav?

04-25-2012, 04:24 PM	#41
chillin4now First Lieutenant Drives: F10 M5 at Home Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Smocation Posts: 322 iTrader: (0)	To add to the confusion, My dealer just told me September for ordering!???

04-25-2012, 04:46 PM	#43
Tylerstar Lieutenant Drives: AW F10 M5 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 483 iTrader: (0)	Talked my dealer today he says it is still this week, and he hasn't heard of any issues. He also said that i should be able to order it saturday. Like others have said it's only wednesday.

04-25-2012, 04:52 PM	#44
efm9821 Private Drives: F10 M5, E46 M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 56 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 M5 [0.00]	As I understood from Matt Russell, there will be an "upgrade" to the Nav that the MY13 M5 that will be the launch vehicle for the US. I don't know about the base 5 Series but assume the upgrade will apply across The full product line.