335i Order has been "En Route" for ever....How long should it take?

Marcusss · 09-05-2006, 11:01 AM

I placed my order with BMW Northwest in Washington July 7. The car went into production within 2 weeks after that. I didn't pay close attention to when the status went to "en route", but I think it was about July 28. Anybody out there on the west coast have an input on how long it takes the boat to get from Germany to the processing center in California?

HeadlessChicken · 09-05-2006, 11:08 AM

What ship are you on? If you don't now, call customer service and find out and then you can track the ship.

Barry626 · 09-07-2006, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcusss

I placed my order with BMW Northwest in Washington July 7. The car went into production within 2 weeks after that. I didn't pay close attention to when the status went to "en route", but I think it was about July 28. Anybody out there on the west coast have an input on how long it takes the boat to get from Germany to the processing center in California?

Boy something is not right. Should not be more than 15 days.

BK · 09-07-2006, 08:55 AM

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Boy something is not right. Should not be more than 15 days.

To California? Between the trip and the VPC time, I would think it could be more than that. To the OP, remember that the website may say "en route" even after you pick up the car, it's that far behind the actual status. Try calling 1-800-831-1117 and get your status. The 800# lags only a day or so behind actual status.

Dawg Nuts · 09-08-2006, 02:07 PM

It should take the ship about 3-4 weeks to get to California.

gohawks23 · 09-08-2006, 03:01 PM

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It should take the ship about 3-4 weeks to get to California.

Ships from Bremerhaven to Port Hueneme take 25-26 days.

Dawg Nuts · 09-08-2006, 03:03 PM

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Ships from Bremerhaven to Port Hueneme take 25-26 days.

What's the status on your car?? My 335 sedan was completed on 9/8. Any idea what ship yours will be on??

gohawks23 · 09-08-2006, 03:11 PM

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What's the status on your car?? My 335 sedan was completed on 9/8. Any idea what ship yours will be on??

Mine was completed on 9/6 and was status 190 yesterday...meaning it is on its way to Bremerhaven...most likely it will get on the ISOLDE for a 9/15 departure to Port Hueneme...arriving on 10/11.

Dawg Nuts · 09-08-2006, 03:37 PM

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Mine was completed on 9/6 and was status 190 yesterday...meaning it is on its way to Bremerhaven...most likely it will get on the ISOLDE for a 9/15 departure to Port Hueneme...arriving on 10/11.

Maybe we'll be on the same ship.

bimmergirl22 · 09-08-2006, 03:42 PM

My dealer told me my car was shipped on 9/5. I called the 1-800 # and they said it was recorded that it was at the port on 9/6 but they had no other details. I assume mine is aboard the Sirius Leader heading towards San Diego. The reason why you had to wait so long is because the factory closed for 3 weeks. I ordered a car June 1st and they ended up shipping it to the EAst Coast so the dealer ordered another one on July 1st and im still waiting....

Dawg Nuts · 09-08-2006, 03:47 PM

That sucks!

Schweitzer · 09-11-2006, 06:20 PM

My dealer found one with my specifications already on board the Sirius Leader. It departed on 9/5 and is estimated to arrive at Port Hueneme 9/28. (Its actual production date is 8/28 if anyone cares.)

jayz4 · 09-15-2006, 07:19 PM

I just found out from my CA that I made it on the Pegasus Leader, which departed 9/13. Scheduled to arrive at Pot Huneme on 10/12. This is going to be a painfully long wait.

gohawks23 · 09-15-2006, 08:34 PM

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I just found out from my CA that I made it on the Pegasus Leader, which departed 9/13. Scheduled to arrive at Pot Huneme on 10/12. This is going to be a painfully long wait.

PL left early and it is going to get to Port Hueneme early!

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Marcusss Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	335i Order has been "En Route" for ever....How long should it take? I placed my order with BMW Northwest in Washington July 7. The car went into production within 2 weeks after that. I didn't pay close attention to when the status went to "en route", but I think it was about July 28. Anybody out there on the west coast have an input on how long it takes the boat to get from Germany to the processing center in California?
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HeadlessChicken Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 233 Posts Drives: 335i e90 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (0)	What ship are you on? If you don't now, call customer service and find out and then you can track the ship.
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Dawg Nuts First Lieutenant 8 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 2007 335 E90 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 335 [0.00] 2004 X5 [0.00]	It should take the ship about 3-4 weeks to get to California.
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bimmergirl22 Private 3 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Jet Black Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pleasanton, CA iTrader: (0)	My dealer told me my car was shipped on 9/5. I called the 1-800 # and they said it was recorded that it was at the port on 9/6 but they had no other details. I assume mine is aboard the Sirius Leader heading towards San Diego. The reason why you had to wait so long is because the factory closed for 3 weeks. I ordered a car June 1st and they ended up shipping it to the EAst Coast so the dealer ordered another one on July 1st and im still waiting....
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Dawg Nuts First Lieutenant 8 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 2007 335 E90 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 335 [0.00] 2004 X5 [0.00]	That sucks!
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jayz4 Private 4 Rep 84 Posts Drives: '07 335i Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I just found out from my CA that I made it on the Pegasus Leader, which departed 9/13. Scheduled to arrive at Pot Huneme on 10/12. This is going to be a painfully long wait. __________________
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