Does anyone know if they build the different models in different factories or do they build them in one and allocate time for each model? I'm asking this because I ordered my Clubman non s on 1/6/8 and am told it is scheduled to be built around the 26th. Then I read other posts and see people who order and their car is built the next week. What gives?

 

My understanding is one factory. I think each dealership gets slots. Your dealership might not have had any earlier slots.

 

..To expand, I think maybe my dealership had some early January slots set aside in case they sold a lot of cars off the lot during December (when the factory was closed). When they had a slow December, I think they put my build in instead of one of the builds they were going to put in for a dealership car.

Perhaps your dealership had a busy holiday and needed it's immediate slots to replenish dealership stock. Or, perhaps they just got boned with bad slots.

 

I just found out that I'm scheduled for a week 4 production so now I'll start the support group!!!

 

One flexible factory that could have a hardtop, convertible and clubman one right after the other. As others have indicated it's all about allocation slots for dealers.

That's not even a very flexible auto factory. Check out this video of Ford's Brazil factory. http://info.detnews.com/video/index.cfm?id=1189

 

One HUGE plant; 112 Acres to be exact. Click on the following:

http://www.bmwgroup-plant-oxford.com/e/index.html

 

That is big, thanks for the info MCCSAB

 

I didn't know that tours were available there. We're planning a trip to the UK in the next 2 years, and must include this stop!

 

THAT IS A MUST AND THE FIRST STOP OUT OF THE AIRPORT

 

Talk to your dealer. They may be able to help you out on getting a tour if you have any problems.....