What to expect Spartanburg X5 factory tour

Xeno · 01-19-2015, 05:56 AM

It looks like I will be able to stop in Spartanburg for the X5 factory tour if I can confirm a reservation later today for Wed AM. This did not seem like a possibility earlier so unfortunately I only called this morning and got VM.

If I can get in, what will the tour be like? I cannot stay to go to the museum because I have to end the day in TN.

MysticBlue · 01-19-2015, 06:21 AM

Wear comfortable shoes.

hyde · 01-19-2015, 10:03 AM

Can anyone just stop and take the tour or is this something that needs to be arranged well in advance?

PS: When I was down there once I was told to definitely try this food joint called "The Beacon"and get "a Plenty" of everything, boy, was I disappointed.

Trojanlaw · 01-19-2015, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Xeno

It looks like I will be able to stop in Spartanburg for the X5 factory tour if I can confirm a reservation later today for Wed AM. This did not seem like a possibility earlier so unfortunately I only called this morning and got VM.

If I can get in, what will the tour be like? I cannot stay to go to the museum because I have to end the day in TN.

It is an amazing tour of the building of the X3 and X4s. It is incredible to see how each one is custom built. Do not miss it. The museum can be toured in about 15 minutes. Most importantly, the gift shop in the museum has some very cool BMW clothing options that can only be purchased there.

Xeno · 01-19-2015, 10:58 AM

Helpful stuff, thanks.

I cannot get through to anyone today (for a Wed AM reservation) due to the national holiday but my sales agent says she will try to help me while I am driving around NC and finally head to SC tomorrow evening.

Trojanlaw · 01-19-2015, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Xeno

Helpful stuff, thanks.

I cannot get through to anyone today (for a Wed AM reservation) due to the national holiday but my sales agent says she will try to help me while I am driving around NC and finally head to SC tomorrow evening.

Join CCA before you go and the tour may be free.

F15GorDe · 01-19-2015, 12:58 PM

Try again tomorrow, it's well worth it, and they are very accommodating there.
The Performance Center has a gift shop, also. THAT's the one to not miss.
Just try to get out of there without dropping a wad of cash!

Xeno · 01-19-2015, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Trojanlaw

Join CCA before you go and the tour may be free.

The BMW web says $10 for adults and $3.50 for students and CCA members.

I think I joined CCA with my first X5 but have not kept it up since.

aas5 · 01-20-2015, 07:31 AM

Definitely worth doing. I would skip the museum if you are pressed for time. It wouil d be nice to see an i car built there but I think it's limited to X3-X7 there. Let us know if you see any X7 as this is the place it's supposed to be produced

Trojanlaw · 01-20-2015, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by aas5

Definitely worth doing. I would skip the museum if you are pressed for time. It wouil d be nice to see an i car built there but I think it's limited to X3-X7 there. Let us know if you see any X7 as this is the place it's supposed to be produced

The X7 portion of the factory is not yet finished. For now, all you get to see are X3s and X4s being built.

Xeno · 01-20-2015, 04:15 PM

As reported upthread, we were only allowed to see X3s and X4s. It is not even possible to see the X5s although we were told production on the X7s would be online for 2016 release.

Since colors are mentioned often in this forum, we were told that white - perhaps Mineral White - was the most popular color in the USA although one of the blacks was a close second. The X5 in the museum is white. The guide said silver is the most popular color outside the USA. I noticed a lot of white with a few other colors during the tour.

nyquistcondition · 01-20-2015, 09:41 PM

One look at finished goods inventory and you can see white is popular.

https://goo.gl/maps/KSKg8

01-19-2015, 05:56 AM	#1
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hyde Lieutenant Colonel 556 Rep 1,746 Posts Drives: 2024 X3m40i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Can anyone just stop and take the tour or is this something that needs to be arranged well in advance? PS: When I was down there once I was told to definitely try this food joint called "The Beacon"and get "a Plenty" of everything, boy, was I disappointed. __________________
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Xeno Major 315 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 M Sport 5.0i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Helpful stuff, thanks. I cannot get through to anyone today (for a Wed AM reservation) due to the national holiday but my sales agent says she will try to help me while I am driving around NC and finally head to SC tomorrow evening. __________________ 2019 BMW X5 xDrive 50i M Sport: ZD8/ZLS/ZMP/ZP2/ZPK/ZPX/337/ZX7/2NH 2015 BMW X5 xDrive 50i/XL/CW/DA+/EP/LP/FVS retired; 2008 X5 4.8i; 2012 X5 5.0i retired, 2004 X5 4.4i retired R360c + EL, V1G2 + V1Driver, Uniden R8
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01-20-2015, 07:31 AM	#9
aas5 Captain 173 Rep 901 Posts Drives: 2022 Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Definitely worth doing. I would skip the museum if you are pressed for time. It wouil d be nice to see an i car built there but I think it's limited to X3-X7 there. Let us know if you see any X7 as this is the place it's supposed to be produced __________________ Sold: 2020 X7 M50 White Mineral with Ivory & Blue, 2017 X6M Long Beach Blue with Mugello Red, 2014 X6M Monte Carlo Blue with Mugello Red, 2011 X6 5.0 Black on Black, 2008 E350 4Matic Silver, 2006 Infiniti M45 Diamond Graphite
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Xeno Major 315 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 M Sport 5.0i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	As reported upthread, we were only allowed to see X3s and X4s. It is not even possible to see the X5s although we were told production on the X7s would be online for 2016 release. Since colors are mentioned often in this forum, we were told that white - perhaps Mineral White - was the most popular color in the USA although one of the blacks was a close second. The X5 in the museum is white. The guide said silver is the most popular color outside the USA. I noticed a lot of white with a few other colors during the tour. __________________ 2019 BMW X5 xDrive 50i M Sport: ZD8/ZLS/ZMP/ZP2/ZPK/ZPX/337/ZX7/2NH 2015 BMW X5 xDrive 50i/XL/CW/DA+/EP/LP/FVS retired; 2008 X5 4.8i; 2012 X5 5.0i retired, 2004 X5 4.4i retired R360c + EL, V1G2 + V1Driver, Uniden R8
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nyquistcondition Second Lieutenant 77 Rep 205 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New England, USA iTrader: (0)	One look at finished goods inventory and you can see white is popular. https://goo.gl/maps/KSKg8 Attached Images
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