[mr_milo]

Originally Posted by o98eclipse

What did you end up getting?

2011 328i Conv with a 6MT
Jet Black with Oyster/Black Dakota Leather & Bamboo Anthracite Trim
Premium Package
Sport Package
Value Package
Comfort Access Key-less Entry
Heater Front Seats
Navigation System
Harmon Kardon Stereo
Satellite Radio
Smart phone Integration

I really wasn't sure about the interior but after seeing a few post here, I liked it. Just going to be a b*tch to keep clean. Oh well.

I was really hoping for the full Convenience Package and would have loved the fully Cold Weather Package too. But this car was pushing the budget as is and it has all the features I really need plus some I don't. I feel very lucky to have had the dealer locate it since I'm not sure I could have stomached the March price increase. Still a bit nervous over the whole car transfer and all, but I'm hoping it all works out. I'll make sure to post pics and all once I get it and get a chance to take some pics.

[o98eclipse]

Getting closer! The Triton is about to arrive into the Panama Canal following closely behind the Talia. Does this mean they are going to chill in Panama for a little if the Talia is scheduled to come in 2 days prior to the Triton.

[eekthecat]

Originally Posted by o98eclipse

Getting closer! The Triton is about to arrive into the Panama Canal following closely behind the Talia. Does this mean they are going to chill in Panama for a little if the Talia is scheduled to come in 2 days prior to the Triton.

I'm guessing so... the canal is probably not first come first served, so even though the Talia seems to have arrived a few days late, they probably get through first. They show as "currently in port": PANAMA ANCH ATLANTIC, so maybe they're anchored there while they wait their turn. The Triton's not even in line yet

[o98eclipse]

Can you check the port hueneme schedule? I'm not home! CKSV on the other thread said the Talia just got moved to 3/9 arrival, does that mean we got bumped too? Yikes!

[eekthecat]

Originally Posted by o98eclipse

Can you check the port hueneme schedule? I'm not home! CKSV on the other thread said the Talia just got moved to 3/9 arrival, does that mean we got bumped too? Yikes!

We're still on 3/8! (for now)

But: http://cdn.businessweek.com/us-energ...d9b7e68e6f5ba/

It's from a week ago, but there was a long queue of 80 ships and they were auctioning priority spots. Hopefully that has cleared up a bit.

[o98eclipse]

So cool! This is speculation, but this could be really good news. There hasn't been BMW's unloaded to the VPC since the Don Juan arrived on 02/23. Meaning they wouldn't have unloaded BMWs for 2 weeks by the time ours arrives. Hopefully that will expedite our cars at the VPC and get to our dealers hands and in turn ours faster!

[eekthecat]

Doh! I think we've seen this maneuver before:

[cksv]

Your ship captain is always drunk . The Talia never does that.

[eekthecat]

Looks like it's in the Panama Canal now!

[o98eclipse]

This will be interesting... If the Talia is coming in on 03/11 you would think that the Triton is coming right after, especially since its trailing behind. The vessel schedule on the Port Hueneme website as not been updated since 02/24. So we'll see!

[eekthecat]

Originally Posted by o98eclipse

This will be interesting... If the Talia is coming in on 03/11 you would think that the Triton is coming right after, especially since its trailing behind. The vessel schedule on the Port Hueneme website as not been updated since 02/24. So we'll see!

Where are you seeing 3/11? I still see 3/9 for the Talia and 3/8 for the Triton Leader...

[o98eclipse]

Sorry, I meant 03/09.

[eekthecat]

Originally Posted by o98eclipse

Sorry, I meant 03/09.

Nah, I'm hoping we pass them on the way up

[o98eclipse]

Let's get some screenshots of this puppy to document this ship!

[eekthecat]

Originally Posted by o98eclipse

Let's get some screenshots of this puppy to document this ship!

Everything is showing the Talia right now (centennial, miraflores, expansion cams)... I hope I'm at my desk when the Triton Leader goes through -- might have to leave that up to you! (The Triton Leader is barely behind the Talia on the Miraflores cam though)

[o98eclipse]

I'm trying to do my part here with you! ha! It looks like the Triton is "underway" according to marine traffic and the Talia is "anchored". We may just pass them up! I'm trying to identify them, but it looks like you know what you're looking at. I'm just trying to find a vessel that looks like the pic in marine traffic.

[eekthecat]

Originally Posted by o98eclipse

I'm trying to do my part here with you! ha! It looks like the Triton is "underway" according to marine traffic and the Talia is "anchored". We may just pass them up! I'm trying to identify them, but it looks like you know what you're looking at. I'm just trying to find a vessel that looks like the pic in marine traffic.

Looks like that's exactly what's happening... the Talia hasn't moved in a while:



Maybe they have to stop there for some sort of inspection anyway... time will tell, we'll see if the Triton Leader also needs to anchor for a bit. It's like a drag strip

EDIT: as I typed this, the Talia looks like it started to move again. Haulin ass toward Miraflores:

[o98eclipse]

YEAH and the triton is now anchored! how are you getting those shots?

[o98eclipse]

oh, you were on the centennial tab, i was looking in miraflores.

[o98eclipse]

this is crazy how we can do this. Technology!

[eekthecat]

I wonder what the crew on the ships would say if they knew how obsessively people were tracking them.

[eekthecat]

.... and we're on the move again!