5/17 prod date

[RChoudry]

This waiting is getting painful.

It didn;t hurt a year ago with the 02 330i b/c I didn;t track the car on the Owner's Circle.

It didn;t hurt with the 01 Z3 b/c the car was sitting on the lot.

But waiting for the replacement for the 330i is painful.

Anyone else out there?

-RChoudry

[FireFly]

Our 5/17 thread got washed away on the 3 Series board so we may as well start fresh here.

I was 112 status as of Thursday. Hopefully things will change this week.

[pres330xi]

Indeed, the thread did get washed away...
This is probably a more appropriate venue anyhow.

My car went status 150 yesterday, and showed up on the Owner's Circle today as scheduled for production. I also just ordered a V1 to upgrade from my last detector, it should arrive tomorrow.

The wait is rough, but at least it's something to look forward to.

Pres330xi

_________
2002 330xi, Sg/Black 'ette, 5spd, SP, CWP, Bi-Xenons, Moonroof

[RChoudry]

Just hit status 151 today!

-RChoudry

[FireFly]

Just got VIN assigned today!

[GI330i]

Hadn't checked for a couple of days, but called and just found out my future 330i attained status 152 (paint shop)! Another step closer!

[pres330xi]

Originally posted by GI330i
Hadn't checked for a couple of days, but called and just found out my future 330i attained status 152 (paint shop)! Another step closer!

Do you also have a 5/17 production date? You're a good week or two in advance of mine. Consider yourself fortunate.

[GI330i]

I do have a week 20 production allocation. The dealer as well as the Owner's Circle site has the car listed as a 5/17 production. We'll see if the fact that the car is "ahead of schedule" lead to an earlier delivery date.

[SteveT]

You guys aren't doing so bad. I've been on an M3 waiting list since the end of January and just got production number on Monday. I've got it all set up on the Owners Circle, it's speced OK. It was first given a June 28 production date, but changed to June 21 yesterday. That's some progress. I'm going to get my 328Ci ready for sale, but I've still got to wait til July. The next step will be to make the Performance Center delivery arrangements.

[FireFly]

I'm still at 150 status as of today.
Hope that changes soon-

[GI330i]

Any newsregarding your vehicles with a 5/17 date? I checked today and my vehicle is status 183 (released to the carrier). BMWNA states that it is on its way to the outbound port.

[RChoudry]

status 190 today!

[Andawyr]

I'm on a week 20 schedule, which I assume is a 05/17 production date. That's what I've seen thrown around here...

Stage 150 as of yesterday. I do my best to call my sales rep only on Fridays :D

Speaking of which, do you think I could call BMWNA with my Canadian product/vin numbers? If so, what's the 1-800 number?

[FireFly]

151 as of 5/14/02

You should try calling 800-831-1117 x 3 and give them your production number - see if they have it in their system- hope they do!

Rchoudry- congrats on the speedy build process! You must have a few "connections"

[RChoudry]

yeah.

This is our third one. I hope somebody recognizes where it's going!

I can't wait for delivery!

[Andawyr]

Originally posted by FireFly
151 as of 5/14/02

You should try calling 800-831-1117 x 3 and give them your production number - see if they have it in their system- hope they do!

I hope so to - then I can harass them daily :thumb:

I try and keep calls to my sales guy down - granted, I've given him/dealership a whack of cash, but I really don't like bugging him every day. Once a week's enough.

However, a faceless droid on the other end of a phone line? All bets are off! :D

[RChoudry]

Andawr,

Does the headlamp washer option come standard in Canada? I didn't see it on your list of goodies.

What other options are you interested in? Fiest-aid kit, pedals, etc..?

[Andawyr]

Originally posted by RChoudry
Andawr,

Does the headlamp washer option come standard in Canada? I didn't see it on your list of goodies.

What other options are you interested in? Fiest-aid kit, pedals, etc..?

Yeah, it's standard. Go here (http://www.bmw.ca/english/products_services/automobiles/model_intro-fs.asp?modelID=10&seriesID=1) and select 'specifications' - it'll give you the full list.

It amazes me how different the standard options are between Canada and the US. What the US folks consider options we get as standard. Other options are offered in Canada that aren't available south of the 49th.

I wonder why that is? :dunno:

I think the only option I'd consider right now is new pedals - the plastic ones are...unremarkable. I'm getting the ///M steering wheel with the car, but that would have been a definite upgrade - I like the nice thick wheel.

As for other stuff? We'll have to see. The new car is my first BMW, so I really don't know what I'll want to change - most likely, I'll be perfectly happy with it :thumb:

[Andawyr]

Originally posted by FireFly
151 as of 5/14/02

You should try calling 800-831-1117 x 3 and give them your production number - see if they have it in their system- hope they do!

Just tried calling BMWNA - no dice. I guess they really don't have access to Canadian production numbers.

Make you wonder why they're called BMW North America :dunno:

[FireFly]

Anyone else stuck in 153 status with a 5/17 production date?

[pres330xi]

Nope. I'm just stuck in status 152... :D I wouldn't think it would take so long to paint a car...

[Andawyr]

Originally posted by pres330xi
Nope. I'm just stuck in status 152... :D I wouldn't think it would take so long to paint a car...

Well, my 330ci was still at 150 as of Wednesday. It had already been at 150 for over two weeks :eek:

I'm hoping for some good news tomorrow.

[Andawyr]

Finally some movement on the status!

153 as of this morning. 'Bout time, dammit! :thumb:

[FireFly]

Status 155 as of today!

Rchoudry- are you driving around in your new BMW yet? I figured with you having a 5/17 production date and being ahead of the curve it should be arriving in NY any minute now while the rest of us wait for the paint to dry on ours ;)

[RChoudry]

it'll be here in 4 weeks or less.

I have a 330i right now which will satisfy until it arrives. My g/f also has a 2001 Z3 which helps ease my pain!

Hang in there!

[LarryN]

Hey! I have a 5/17 Prod date as well. I've been 160 for 3 days now waiting to be taken from Munich to Bremerhaven. What plants did your Bimmers get built at?

I have to say that the wait is bad but not that bad, since I still have my 323i. However, I'm anxiously awaiting the extra 50+ hp!!:thumb:

[FireFly]

Hit status 190 today- anyone else have an update on their status?

[GI330i]

Status 193 this morning! Hope to get on a boat soon!

[pres330xi]

I haven't called BMWNA in a few days to check my status, but the website shows that it is produced, but awaiting transport. Unfortunately, now that the status has changed, my ordered options have changed as well. I'm missing the Sport Package from my order. I realize that the online tracking system is often off by a few days, but do they often have false info displayed for the options? I plan on calling tomorrow, but I'm a bit worried... this is my second order - my first order was botched by the dealership. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Pres330xi

[GI330i]

Pres330xi:
I checked on my vehicle this AM on the Owner's Circle website and it also stated the vehicle is en route, but the sport package option was now missing from the order detail.

I promptly called BMWNA and they reassured me that my vehicle was produced with all the options that I had originally requested, and was enroute on the vessel, Medea. ETA @ VPC in Oxnard, CA on 6/21!!!

The representative had stated that the Owner's Circle site was being upgraded and that in the process several errors had ocurred displaying order information. Hope that helps.

[Joe Testani]

My production date was also 5/17. My car is at status 193. There are two boats leaving Germany on the 24, and one on the 28.

[FireFly]

Got on the ship!

Details:

Ship Name: Aid Aida (Walneius ship lines(sp?))
Voyage #: aidea221pj

Arrives in NJ 6/7/02

Will be shipped to VPC on same day

[Joe Testani]

I just called, and I made it on the same ship as Fire Fly.

[Andawyr]

193 as of this morning.

Woo-hoo! :thumb: :thumb:

[Andawyr]

:thumbdwn: :thumbdwn:

Car is still at the dock in Bremerhaven. And, the next transport to Halifax most likely doesn't leave for another 5-6 days.....

To top it off, my sales doode told me CN Rail in Canada is experiencing delays due to heavy rail usage, so the car might be delayed even longer.

So much for June delivery, dammit! :cry:

I'm so enjoying the bus....

NOT. :mad:

[FireFly]

That's sucks big time!

Wonder why they did not get you on our ship? It stops in Halifax on 4/6/02 to unload Canadian cars.

What a bummer- keep us posted and hang in there!!!!!

But these things happen for a reason- just think- you'll go to the mall in 2 weeks with your current car and someone will accidently chip the paint with a shopping carriage. If that had been the BMW you'd be pretty upset.

[FireFly]

THAT'S 6/4/02 - I was reading off the cargo status history and they list things backwards.

[Andawyr]

Yeah, I'm not sure why. I'm not sure when the car made it to BF, but it was there last Friday, so a week at least.

No-one will hassle my current car - it's a bus :D

Seriously, I don't drive much right now - I had a Celica, but it's gone. Wifey drives the van. I don't like the van, ergo I walk.

And walk.

And walk.

And walk.

Oh yeah, I whine a bit too :angel:

[LarryN]

I'm also with Firefly and Joe! Woohoo!!! :bigpimp:

[FireFly]

LarryN- Where is Pembroke, MA?

I actually ordered mine from Wagner of W. Springfield, MA so I'll have to go there to pick it up.

[LarryN]

Hi Firefly!

Pembroke is by Plymouth, MA. Kinda down by the Cape.

On the lighter side of things, I don't know how it got here if I really was on the AIDA, but I'm at the VPC now!!! Expected delivery to the dealership is this FRIDAY! They have to wait for the paperwork to arrive (which gets mailed) a couple of days. So, I have my delivery scheduled for Tuesday! WOOHOO!!:thumb: :) :D :bigpimp: ;) :p (I think that's all the jovial ones)

..and another :bigpimp: for the hell of it!

[Andawyr]

Just found out from my sales guy that my car was shipped from Bremerhaven, and is expected to hit port in Halifax tomorrow or the next day. That's somewhat interesting, since the next ship at port wasn't expected until the 8th... :dunno:

So, barring any serious delays on CN Rail, the car should make it to Calgary in about 2-3 weeks, for end of June delivery, just as Dale (my sales guy) predicted. :thumb: :thumb:

Now the difficult part of the wait beings :thumbdwn:

The anticipation builds....

[Andawyr]

Originally posted by FireFly
That's sucks big time!

Wonder why they did not get you on our ship? It stops in Halifax on 4/6/02 to unload Canadian cars.

What a bummer- keep us posted and hang in there!!!!!



Just re-read the responses, and yes, my car will be here (well, in Halifax anyways) tomorrow. Guess the status update was a little slow in coming from Bremerhaven back to BMW....

Who are now tho? In Two weeks (or so), and I'll be cruisin :bigpimp:

Oh yeah, right. I'll have my wife with me :D

I guess that's touring :bigpimp:

[FireFly]

I just found out some terrible/unfortunate news.

I will be picking my 330xi up within the next 10 days - probably more like 7 days from now.

I just found out my lovely wife has a business trip to London for 2 weeks and will not be able to see the new car when it arrives.

And she won't be able to cruise around with me after I pick it up- what a bummer!

So Andawyr, while you are touring with your wife, I'll be out cruising until my wife gets home and grounds me. heee-heee!!:thumb: :D

[Andawyr]

Originally posted by FireFly
I just found out some terrible/unfortunate news.

I will be picking my 330xi up within the next 10 days - probably more like 7 days from now.

I just found out my lovely wife has a business trip to London for 2 weeks and will not be able to see the new car when it arrives.

And she won't be able to cruise around with me after I pick it up- what a bummer!

So Andawyr, while you are touring with your wife, I'll be out cruising until my wife gets home and grounds me. heee-heee!!:thumb: :D

BITE. ME.

:lmao:

Wifey won't get many changes to ride in the car - I'll have it all day, and will be busy shining it up at night :D She'll have to stick with the van...

(who am I kidding?)

[LarryN]

HAHA! Cool about the cruising!

I got confirmation today that it IS on it's way to my dealership. It'll be there tomorrow or Friday, and I can pick it up on Tuesday. So, all is according to plan!:thumb:

Contrary to a previous post that stated the wait isn't that bad... I take it back.:confused:

Congrats on all your deliveries! Can't wait for mine.:bigpimp:

[Andawyr]

Originally posted by LarryN
HAHA! Cool about the cruising!

I got confirmation today that it IS on it's way to my dealership. It'll be there tomorrow or Friday, and I can pick it up on Tuesday. So, all is according to plan!:thumb:

Contrary to a previous post that stated the wait isn't that bad... I take it back.:confused:

Congrats on all your deliveries! Can't wait for mine.:bigpimp:

While it's been said before, I'll say it again:

PICTURES! WE WANT PICTURES! :D :D

[jtklein]

Based on LarryN and Firefly's scheduled deliveries above, does this mean that the AIDA scheduled to dock today (6/6) in New York already docked a few days ago? If so, do you know when it docked and when the cars made it to the VPC from the AIDA--I am waiting to get mine back in Houston....:thumb:

[FireFly]

I don't think Larryn was on the Aida.
I am on the Aida and yes, it should have docked today in NY/NJ.

I assume delivery to me (3 hours from NY) in 7-10 days at the most unless something happens at the VPC.

You should have your soon!

I'll post more info when I get it.

[jtklein]

I just talked to BMWNA, and they said that the AIDA did dock in NJ today, so it should be on its way to the VPC. Unfortunately, it is a long way from NJ to TX by truck once it gets through the VPC...:(

[Andawyr]

Originally posted by jtklein
I just talked to BMWNA, and they said that the AIDA did dock in NJ today, so it should be on its way to the VPC. Unfortunately, it is a long way from NJ to TX by truck once it gets through the VPC...:(

That's cool, since that means my car got off da boat either yesterday, or early today.

Hmmm, I was just looking at the shipping schedule, and the Aida was supposed to stop in Halifax on the 4th, so it might have been processed already, and placed on the train :thumb:

Not holding my breath tho - I'm doing my best to manage expectations :D
Now that car is in the same country, it's going to be
very hard to wait.....

[LarryN]

I was NOT on the Aida. I asked my dealer if, since I was 5/17 production, am I on the Aida with a few other 5/17's I know of? The answer was too easy... "Sure, yup you are.":rolleyes:

However, I did get delievered to the dealer yesterday though.:thumb: I'm going to drive by and take a looksee, but they still need to prep and register the car, after getting the paperwork for it. For some reason, they say it takes about 2-3 days after receiving the car that the paperwork for it follows (bill of lading...).

I may just ask for a dealer plate to take a blast around!:D

[Joe Testani]

My car went to the VPC today, and is supposed to ship on the 13th to the dealer. Hopefully it will be earlier

[Andawyr]

I tried to check on my status today, but my sales guy took the day off! WTF?!?! :dunno: :dunno: How dare he take a day off while I'm still waiting for my car - I'll have to have a little chat with him on Monday when he's back in :D

In case you're wondering, us Canadian folks (eh) can't call BMWNA, since they really don't service all of North America (go figure). And, there's no Owner's Circle in Canada. So, it's me and the sales guy...

That said, I'm hoping the car's been put on a train. That would put delivery sometime on the week of the 24th.

:thumb: :thumb:

[LarryN]

Got to see my car at the dealership today. Still has the shipping blocks in the rear shock towers. I was hoping it wouldn't, or I'd have asked for a dealer plate so that I could play.

Anyway. Seeing it was cool anyway. Finally let the "it's finally here" sink in!

I will take pics. The car is gorgeous to me (even though it looks like a 4x4 right now).

Andawyr, sorry about the additional wait. It'll come soon enough! Hang in there.

[Andawyr]

Originally posted by LarryN
Got to see my car at the dealership today. Still has the shipping blocks in the rear shock towers. I was hoping it wouldn't, or I'd have asked for a dealer plate so that I could play.

Anyway. Seeing it was cool anyway. Finally let the "it's finally here" sink in!

I will take pics. The car is gorgeous to me (even though it looks like a 4x4 right now).

Andawyr, sorry about the additional wait. It'll come soon enough! Hang in there.

Delivery was always scheduled for late June (I never received a specific date) so the wait isn't too bad. In fact, it might even be early! :thumb: :thumb:

[Joe Testani]

My car went through the VPC and was released to the trucking company today. It was only at the VPC's for about four days (including Saturday and Sunday). Unfortunately, it still has a expected shipping date of 6/13.Hopefully it will be shipped sooner (it only has to go to Queens, NY). At least I know that it was not damaged on the boat.

[Andawyr]

(sigh)

Just called my sales guy, and it appears my car was on a different boat - it arrived at port yesterday. :thumbdwn: :thumbdwn: End of June is looking optimistic now, based on rumours of CN Rail delays....:mad:

Repeat after me: Good things come to those who wait, Good things come to those who wait :D :D

[jtklein]

I hope Andawyr is correct that good things come to those who wait. Mine is in NJ, scheduled to arrive at the South Carolina VPC on 6/14, meaning it won't be in TX for some time. One of the unfortunate side effects of Euro Delivery--they send all ED cars to NJ, rather than SC. Good for people up north, bad for people down south.

[Joe Testani]

Just spoke to my dealer. He said the car is on the truck, and en route to the dealer. Hopefully I will pick it up Thursday night.

[LarryN]

Wahoo! Got mine today! Can't post too much... gotta go back out and drive!:bigpimp: << I think the Pimpin' dude is sportin' the SAG, just like me!

Anyway.. Joe, Andawyr, jtklein, firefly.... The wait is worth it guys! Hang in there. When I pry myself out of this thing long enough, I';; be sure to post some pics. The break-in rpms are killin me already. I want so bad to tear into the redline. This thing pulls though!

[Andawyr]

Originally posted by LarryN
Wahoo! Got mine today! Can't post too much... gotta go back out and drive!:bigpimp: << I think the Pimpin' dude is sportin' the SAG, just like me!

Anyway.. Joe, Andawyr, jtklein, firefly.... The wait is worth it guys! Hang in there. When I pry myself out of this thing long enough, I';; be sure to post some pics. The break-in rpms are killin me already. I want so bad to tear into the redline. This thing pulls though!

You suck. And I mean that in the worst possible way.

:lmao: :lmao:

Seriously, Congrat's dude! Enjoy the ride, but hey, take yer foot of the gas for a little while and post some pictures for us folks who don't have a car, let alone a BMW :D

[Joe Testani]

congrats and good luck LarryN. I hope to join you soon.

[FireFly]

Way to go Larryn!

Enjoy the car while the rest of us wait.

I am scheduled to pick up the new ride on Monday.

I'll post the results of my first drive with it and try to get a picture up here.

[Zaphod]

Originally posted by FireFly
Way to go Larryn!

Enjoy the car while the rest of us wait.

I am scheduled to pick up the new ride on Monday.

I'll post the results of my first drive with it and try to get a picture up here.

Good luck Firefly. Could you post some pic please? My 325i is orient blue with the nat brown interior and I need a little fix to help me get through the wait.

Thanks!

[Joe Testani]

Just got off the phone with the dealer. Going to pick up my car tommorrow night.

[FireFly]

Zaphod- You bet!

It's on the truck and on its way to the dealer which is only 3 hours away from the VPC. But I can't take delivery until Monday.

Please send an email to jsharron@adelphia.net

I have a great digital camera and can get you as many pics as you need. If I have a hard time posting pics on this site I'll simply email them to you. Any special requests for interior/exterior shots??

[Zaphod]

Originally posted by FireFly
Zaphod- You bet!

It's on the truck and on its way to the dealer which is only 3 hours away from the VPC. But I can't take delivery until Monday.

Please send an email to jsharron@adelphia.net

I have a great digital camera and can get you as many pics as you need. If I have a hard time posting pics on this site I'll simply email them to you. Any special requests for interior/exterior shots??

I would really like to see how the interior contrasts with the exterior. I guess a shot from the side with the driver's door open would be great.

I'll send an email shortly.

Thanks!!!

[LarryN]

I took my 12 hour old car to the train station today, and cam back from work to find the passenger front quarter caved in. I literally fealt like crying. Of course there was no note. I just got back form the train station now after leaving a bunch of signs up asking for help if anybody saw anything.. reward... bla bla. I'm not hopeful, but maybe there's one good samaritan who can point the car out that nailed me.

I feel sick to my stomach, literally.

So, don't feel bad that you don't have your cars yet, how'd you like to have a brand new smashed up one? Damn, the angry feeling hasn't even hit me yet, just so sad.

[Andawyr]

Originally posted by LarryN
I took my 12 hour old car to the train station today, and cam back from work to find the passenger front quarter caved in. I literally fealt like crying. Of course there was no note. I just got back form the train station now after leaving a bunch of signs up asking for help if anybody saw anything.. reward... bla bla. I'm not hopeful, but maybe there's one good samaritan who can point the car out that nailed me.

I feel sick to my stomach, literally.

So, don't feel bad that you don't have your cars yet, how'd you like to have a brand new smashed up one? Damn, the angry feeling hasn't even hit me yet, just so sad.

Dude.

That really, truly, sucks. It pisses me off to no end how inconsiderate some people can be. The person in question was probably freaked out about a) hitting a car, b) hitting a nice car, and c) hitting a BMW. They probably saw their insurance rates skyrocketing, and bailed. :(

I say take the heat - if you hit someone, you pay. End of story.

Hopefully your search is fruitful.

You must have called the Police - it was a hit-and-run after all...

I would also mention that my greatest fear about getting a new car (especially a BMW) is dealing with what you are right now - some a$$hole either hitting me, or keying a door, or something like that.

I feel for ya.....

[Joe Testani]

That really sucks. I hope you find the person.

[FireFly]

LarryN- Don't sweat it- have your insurance pay to get it fixed and completely forget about it. I know it's easier said than done but in 6-8 weeks, after many miles of oooh-aaaaah driving, you'll have forgotten about everything.

But it does figure that you drive to a train station and park next to the 1976 buick which has never been broken into, keyed, or dented and your new bimmer gets whacked.

Enjoy the new ride- it will be back to "new" sooner than you know it.

Keep us posted but try not to get wound up about - heck, if this is the worst thing to happen to you in the last (insert time period here) then you are doing ok in life.

On one of my other message boards I belong to, someone recently posted a thread telling people that if they think something has happend to them and they feel as though they have been dealt the short end of the stick then they should spend a day over at Childrens Hospital in Boston. It really puts things into perspective.

[FireFly]

Larryn: After reading my last post I think I need to let you know I was not trying to take away from the situation but rather just trying to have you put things into perspective.

I guess if I were in your shoes I'd bve upset- actually, I think most of us who are not in your shoes are indeed upset over seeing you go through this.

But like I said before- things will be back to normal before you know it.

[Andawyr]

Man, this is getting annoying.

First, the ship was going to arrive on the 6th.

Then the 9th.

Called for an update today - it arrived yesterday. The 13th.

It took almost three weeks on the water...:mad: :mad:

Then, to top it all off. my sales guy says it might be another month before it makes it to Calgary due to rail delays.

Great. Just great. I'm a wee bit bummed out right now, in case you haven't noticed :thumbdwn: :thumbdwn:

Some birthday present.

Sorry for unloading....

[Joe Testani]

I picked up my car last night. The wait was tough, but it was worth it. The day of the delivery was the worst. I didn't think work was ever going to end. I love the car. The clutch takes a little getting used to because it picks up pretty high. Other than that, the car is amazing. When you finally get it you will realize that it was worth waiting for two months because you got the exact car you wanted. Try not to think about it to much. That helped me.

[Andawyr]

Originally posted by Joe Testani
I picked up my car last night. The wait was tough, but it was worth it. The day of the delivery was the worst. I didn't think work was ever going to end. I love the car. The clutch takes a little getting used to because it picks up pretty high. Other than that, the car is amazing. When you finally get it you will realize that it was worth waiting for two months because you got the exact car you wanted. Try not to think about it to much. That helped me.

Two months? I wish.....

I ordered the car April 11th.

Might have it by July 11th. :dunno: :dunno:

I know the wait will be worth it. But the wait will only have been worth it *after* I get the car :D Until then, well...

IT SUCKS!

[LarryN]

Congrats Joe! That's excellent.

I've had mone for 4 days now and find that it really wants to go. I certainly can't drive it like I drive my 323i. I tend to shify at about 5-6k rpm in the 2.5, so that I can keep the car pulling. On the 3.0, it has pull from a lot lower rpms. I can't wait to get my 1200 mi's on (before the end of the month) for my next autocross.

Andawyr... Dude, that's a shame. It'll be here soon enough though.

Funny story for you guys. I was coming out of a sub shop at lunch today and saw a guy studying the new car. I walked up and he complimented it (not seeing the crashed in pssngr side), said he has a boxter, and "didn't know that BMW made 4 door M3's". I almost didn't want to correct him, but it was nice nonetheless.:thumb:

[Joe Testani]

I asked my dealer about the break in period, and he said not to worry to much about it. He told me to stretch the gears a little. I still don't take it over 4500 rpm's, and I usually shift around 2500 - 3500 rpm's.

[FireFly]

Took a ride today to pick up the new car.
Drove 2 hours from So. Nh to W. Springfield, MA.

Delivery went very smooth- Tim Lawrence at Wagner BMW has been a great guy to deal with.

Said goodbye to the 2000 F150 and took control of the 2002 330xi.

Decided not to take the Mass Pike back home but rather head north on rt 91 into Vermont and then cut over Route 9 through Keene (old stomping grounds for College) and then cut over Route 101 across NH.

What an incredible ride! I have not had this much fun driving in years! The 330xi is a great car to drive. The HK sounds great, no rattles or noise from anything.

The sport seats are very comfortable and the natural brown interior if pretty cool looking. The Orient Blue is an interesting color- in bright sun it looks blue and under cloud cover it looks a bit purple. In the garage it almost looks black. But I like it!

The long (153 mile) trip also gave me the chance to try out the V1. GLAD I BROUGHT IT WITH ME! 3 Speed traps in MA and VT on route 91. The first trap had the V1 going off almost 1 mile before I hit the trap. Thought the V1 was not working properly. But it did- and probably saved my butt since I was cruising at 80mph- hard not to with the 3.0

The manual shifts great- takes a bit getting use to going from N to 1 but after that it's smooth sailing.

Glad I ordered what I wanted to and glad I worked with such a great dealer.

Good luck to all those waiting- it's well worth the wait!

[Joe Testani]

Congratulations and good luck. I also had problems getting into first. The clutch engages so high. But I am used to it know, and I love it.

[Andawyr]

Congrats on picking up the car! Glad you had fun (and will continue to do so) :thumbup:

Methinks I'll be bringing up the rear :banghead: :mad: :banghead:

How many others who had a 5/17 production date have yet to pick up there car? I'm not alone, am I? :dunno:

Cheers!

[Andawyr]

Originally posted by Andawyr
Congrats on picking up the car! Glad you had fun (and will continue to do so) :thumbup:

Methinks I'll be bringing up the rear :banghead: :mad: :banghead:

How many others who had a 5/17 production date have yet to pick up there car? I'm not alone, am I? :dunno:

Cheers!

Crap! No replies.

Everyone must be out driving :lmao:

(that was a maniacal laugh, btw :D)

[jtklein]

I still haven't received my car either, so you are not alone. Mine just hit the VPC in South Carolina on the 18th, so I am still a week away.... The only solace I have is that mine will be broken in when I receive it (one of the benefits of Euro Delivery).

[Andawyr]

So, I called for my weekly status update today - missed my sales guy, since he's out on a test drive. Left a message, and went for lunch.

Got back, and the little light on the phone was blinking back at me.

Was it good news, or bad news?

I was fully expecting to be told that either a) the car was still in Halifax, or b) it was enroute.

Good news was that the car is in Calgary! :thumbup: :thumbup: It'll take a few days for the car to make its way to the dealership, and a day for prep, so I should be able to pick the car up next week sometime.

Wifey want's to take the kids out to the farm for the weekend, so if I can get the the middle of next week, I'll be set for the weekend.

Hmmm, what to do, what do to :D :D

Almost there!

[LarryN]

Andawyr... Sweeet! Glad you are finally getting the new drive.:thumbup:

Mine's back at the dealer. :banghead: With just one more twist of fate, I got in it yesterday after dry cleaning the wheels, and the clutch pedal went to the floor. Big puddle of hydrolic fluid on garage floor, and a trail when it was being pushed out of my garage onto a flatbed. They are replacing the master and slave cylinders.

Why don't the dealers have my2002 parts diagrams yet? I was in the parts dept with the tech advisor seeing if they might have the parts in stock (which they did not :(), and they were talking like "Well, it should be the same part as 2001. Just order that one". Granted I'm pretty sure it would be the same part, but, damn, why wouldn't they have the catalogue for 2002?

I wound up with a 330xi PP step loaner. They first tried to give me a rolling ashtray of a 99 grand am (bright red, with a nice pile of ashes on the dash). "Ahhhh, no, you're going to have to do better than that..." I'm not sure if it's a combo of the step or the all wheel drive, but my butt-o-meter says the xi/step is quite a bit slower than my 330i/5sp. Feels more like my 323i/5sp in WOT.

Anyway... congrats Andawyr, you're most assured of having better luck than I!!

[Andawyr]

Yeah, it won't be long now. I was at the dealership today (I was about a mile away due to an errand), and I stopped in to chat with my salesdude. Car was still at the rail yard, but he expects it in a few days.

There was a real nice 330ci in Orient Blue on the floor ready for pickup - ///MSport package, PP with Sand leather - looked very sweet.

Just a few more sleeps!


Originally posted by LarryN
Andawyr... Sweeet! Glad you are finally getting the new drive.:thumbup:

Mine's back at the dealer. :banghead: With just one more twist of fate, I got in it yesterday after dry cleaning the wheels, and the clutch pedal went to the floor. Big puddle of hydrolic fluid on garage floor, and a trail when it was being pushed out of my garage onto a flatbed. They are replacing the master and slave cylinders.

Why don't the dealers have my2002 parts diagrams yet? I was in the parts dept with the tech advisor seeing if they might have the parts in stock (which they did not :(), and they were talking like "Well, it should be the same part as 2001. Just order that one". Granted I'm pretty sure it would be the same part, but, damn, why wouldn't they have the catalogue for 2002?

I wound up with a 330xi PP step loaner. They first tried to give me a rolling ashtray of a 99 grand am (bright red, with a nice pile of ashes on the dash). "Ahhhh, no, you're going to have to do better than that..." I'm not sure if it's a combo of the step or the all wheel drive, but my butt-o-meter says the xi/step is quite a bit slower than my 330i/5sp. Feels more like my 323i/5sp in WOT.

Anyway... congrats Andawyr, you're most assured of having better luck than I!!

[Andawyr]

Thursday, 3pm.

The DAY is in sight! :D :D :D