Ordered 5/9 and going into production soon!

AlbinoSnail · 06-03-2009, 10:10 AM

dpratt!!! CHECK YOUR STATUS!!!!

I've been bumped from "transport to port of exit" to "waiting for shipping vessel!!!" (But no shipping information available yet!)

PsychoSlug · 06-03-2009, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by AlbinoSnail

dpratt!!! CHECK YOUR STATUS!!!!

I've been bumped from "transport to port of exit" to "waiting for shipping vessel!!!" (But no shipping information available yet!)

Still "Being transported to the port of exit." HOLD THE BOAT!

PsychoSlug · 06-03-2009, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JeF4y

ugh... Wife & I ordered a Z4 35i on Sat and all I want now is some information that it HAS been ordered. Mon we got a call late in the day of a very similar vehicle on a boat on its way over that we could have in 10 days, but it was missing some options we didn't want to live without so we told him to order. Then yesterday he was off and nobody could give us any info...

Waiting... impatiently.....

Congrats! You should get an order confirmation that has the production order number on it. You can begin tracking with that number. Call your CA if you don't have it yet. The wait is already brutal... and mine hasn't even shipped yet.

AlbinoSnail · 06-03-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JeF4y

ugh... Wife & I ordered a Z4 35i on Sat and all I want now is some information that it HAS been ordered. Mon we got a call late in the day of a very similar vehicle on a boat on its way over that we could have in 10 days, but it was missing some options we didn't want to live without so we told him to order. Then yesterday he was off and nobody could give us any info...

Waiting... impatiently.....

If you ordered with your CA, he/she would give you the vehicle production number that you can call the 800 number to check the status. You'd have to have confirmation that it was ordered first tho......

Here's the number in case you need reference: 1.800.831.1117

JeF4y · 06-03-2009, 11:48 AM

Just got a call back from the dealership. They did have it on order, I have the prod # and called the 800#. "Scheduled for production, no confirmed date". The dealer said that once it is recognized as "sold" it will jump up in the production date.

Now I'm

And the waiting game begins. LOL...

AlbinoSnail · 06-03-2009, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JeF4y

Just got a call back from the dealership. They did have it on order, I have the prod # and called the 800#. "Scheduled for production, no confirmed date". The dealer said that once it is recognized as "sold" it will jump up in the production date.

Now I'm

And the waiting game begins. LOL...

Congrats Jef4y!!

It's an excruciating wait... especially once you know the car has finished production and just waiting to get across the pond!

You could possibly end up with an addiction to the 800 number like me...

AlbinoSnail · 06-03-2009, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dpratt34

Still "Being transported to the port of exit." HOLD THE BOAT!

MOVVEEEEE ITTTT!!! hahaha. I'm pretty sure we'll get on the same boat!

PsychoSlug · 06-03-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by AlbinoSnail

You could possibly end up with an addiction to the 800 number like me...

That is no joke. I probably call that number 4-5 times per day, knowing that there won't be a change that often. Realizing the problem is the first step to recovery.....

PsychoSlug · 06-04-2009, 10:04 AM

I'm at the port waiting for a shipping vessel!

AlbinoSnail · 06-04-2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by dpratt34

I'm at the port waiting for a shipping vessel!

AlbinoSnail · 06-05-2009, 10:31 AM

I'm sad... we're both still sitting at the port aren't we?

chumley · 06-05-2009, 12:15 PM

Still waiting too! My production/completion dates are pretty much the same as you guys... Kills me that it's been done for over a week and STILL sitting there. I thought it was a no-brainer that it would be in my driveway before the end of the month, now I'm not so sure. Lets GO!!

PsychoSlug · 06-05-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AlbinoSnail

I'm sad... we're both still sitting at the port aren't we?

All info points to that. If nothing changes by tomorrow, I'll probably call my CA to find out what info he has.

AlbinoSnail · 06-05-2009, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by chumley

Still waiting too! My production/completion dates are pretty much the same as you guys... Kills me that it's been done for over a week and STILL sitting there. I thought it was a no-brainer that it would be in my driveway before the end of the month, now I'm not so sure. Lets GO!!

But you're east coast.. so I expect you to take delivery before me! My CA informed me it takes about 5-7 days to reach good ol' Tejas.

AlbinoSnail · 06-05-2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dpratt34

All info points to that. If nothing changes by tomorrow, I'll probably call my CA to find out what info he has.

I'm kind of hoping that the system's delayed....

PsychoSlug · 06-05-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by AlbinoSnail

But you're east coast.. so I expect you to take delivery before me! My CA informed me it takes about 5-7 days to reach good ol' Tejas.

Yup - five days here too, according to my CA.

So, if it ships in the next day or two, Albino and I will probably take delivery the week of 6/29. Chumley, you may see it late the week of 6/22.

Of course, if it doesn't sail in the next day or two....

Hopefully it is already cruising towards the Atlantic and the info isn't updated yet.

chumley · 06-05-2009, 08:40 PM

I would hope it would. Even if we "just missed" the last boat, there would have to be at least 7, maybe close to 10 days worth of production since.

Although prior month's sales are not totally meaningful, BMW sold a bit over 18,000 cars here last month so you would think that much production time would warrant a full ship ready to go...

JoeyBananaz18 · 06-06-2009, 01:29 AM

oh man. i might be putting an order in this week. this thread is preparing me for the inevitable. i hope you guys get them soon. good luck with everything.

AlbinoSnail · 06-06-2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by chumley

I would hope it would. Even if we "just missed" the last boat, there would have to be at least 7, maybe close to 10 days worth of production since.

Although prior month's sales are not totally meaningful, BMW sold a bit over 18,000 cars here last month so you would think that much production time would warrant a full ship ready to go...

here I go to call the 800 number again.....

hahahah.

AlbinoSnail · 06-06-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeyBananaz18

oh man. i might be putting an order in this week. this thread is preparing me for the inevitable. i hope you guys get them soon. good luck with everything.

put in the order joey!! the wait is pretty excruciating....especially when you KNOW for sure that your car has finished production.. but it's all part of the package deal!

what are you thinking about getting?

jeremicium · 06-07-2009, 01:53 PM

I wish i'd seen this thread earlier. Good to have others to share the excruciating wait with. I ordered mine (335 coupe) on May 18th. The lovely automated 800 number lady is telling me that is has been released to the carrier and is awaiting transport to the port of exit.

I've read somewhere that there are different VPCs for west coast and east coast vehicles. Anyone know about that? Mine is coming all the way to Washington State. aargh.

AlbinoSnail · 06-07-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jeremicium

I wish i'd seen this thread earlier. Good to have others to share the excruciating wait with. I ordered mine (335 coupe) on May 18th. The lovely automated 800 number lady is telling me that is has been released to the carrier and is awaiting transport to the port of exit.

I've read somewhere that there are different VPCs for west coast and east coast vehicles. Anyone know about that? Mine is coming all the way to Washington State. aargh.

Feel your pain buddy. I want to say that there are different ships/shipping lines for east vs. west coast?? Did some researching on the ship tracking sticky... but didn't really come up with anything solid (I'm in Texas.. most of the responses are either for NY/NJ area or Cali). My best bet is to wait for the CA to let me know what ship my vehicle is on and start hunting her down that way.

Good to know dpratt and I aren't the only "crazy" ones in the wait.

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JeF4y Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 14 X1 35i M-sport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Just got a call back from the dealership. They did have it on order, I have the prod # and called the 800#. "Scheduled for production, no confirmed date". The dealer said that once it is recognized as "sold" it will jump up in the production date. Now I'm And the waiting game begins. LOL... __________________ Current: 14 X1 35i - M Sport - Ultimate pkg - Mineral Gray ext / Black & brushed aluminum int. Prev: 09 Z4 35i Black w/white napa leather & every option possible =)
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AlbinoSnail n00bie 26 Rep 1,047 Posts Drives: three.thirty.five.i. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFdub iTrader: (0)	I'm sad... we're both still sitting at the port aren't we? __________________ The SNAIL: Alpine White \| Beige Dakota \| 6MT \| ZMP \| ZZP \| Navi \| Logic7 \| CA R.I.P The TANK '96-'09
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chumley Captain 51 Rep 776 Posts Drives: 2009 335 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Naples, FL iTrader: (1)	Still waiting too! My production/completion dates are pretty much the same as you guys... Kills me that it's been done for over a week and STILL sitting there. I thought it was a no-brainer that it would be in my driveway before the end of the month, now I'm not so sure. Lets GO!!
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chumley Captain 51 Rep 776 Posts Drives: 2009 335 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Naples, FL iTrader: (1)	I would hope it would. Even if we "just missed" the last boat, there would have to be at least 7, maybe close to 10 days worth of production since. Although prior month's sales are not totally meaningful, BMW sold a bit over 18,000 cars here last month so you would think that much production time would warrant a full ship ready to go...
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JoeyBananaz18 Brigadier General 400 Rep 4,084 Posts Drives: metrocard Join Date: May 2009 Location: Whitestone, NY iTrader: (3)	oh man. i might be putting an order in this week. this thread is preparing me for the inevitable. i hope you guys get them soon. good luck with everything.
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jeremicium Major 173 Rep 1,178 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 328i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tacoma, Wa. USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 328i [0.00] 2009 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 2016 BMW M2 [0.00] 2001 Honda S2000 [0.00]	I wish i'd seen this thread earlier. Good to have others to share the excruciating wait with. I ordered mine (335 coupe) on May 18th. The lovely automated 800 number lady is telling me that is has been released to the carrier and is awaiting transport to the port of exit. I've read somewhere that there are different VPCs for west coast and east coast vehicles. Anyone know about that? Mine is coming all the way to Washington State. aargh.
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