April 12 Production Orders

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Darth Reagan

Discussion Starter · Apr 10, 2002

Well, there are several of us here with production scheduled on or about April 12. I'd be interested to know everyone's progress from now until our babies get on the boat. My 330i was in Status 151 last Friday and is scheduled to be completed before Friday.

In other words, here's something else for passing the time on this long wait. :bawling:

And here's a schedule of ships leaving Bremerhaven for the US.

to Charleston (depart/arrive)

April 10/April 25
April 16/May 1 (2 ships)
April 22/May 7
April 23/May 8
Aprirl 28/May 13

to New York (depart/arrive)
--I know this is supposed to be Port Jersey, Newark, but the shipper's website listed no ships for Newark, so I'm guessing they list it as "New York":dunno:

April 10/April 23 (2 ships)
April 13/April 30
April 16/April 29
April 17/April 28 or April 30 (2 ships)

to Port Hueneme (depart/arrive)

April 16/May 13
April 22/May 18
April 22/May 20
April 29/May 28

Of course, I don't really know that each ship is capable of carrying cars, but I recognize many of the ship names from others' posts about which ship their cars were on. Apologies to 325's being built in South Africa -- Don't know how to compute your shipping information.

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Ack

· #21 · Apr 11, 2002

Re: Phone # to get Status?

Case said:
I see everyone mention status numbers and calling BMW. I have a estimated production date of 4/12 and am going through pains waiting. Can someone out there give me that number, or tell where I can find it. Thanks in advance.

Looks like E46Philly answered this one but if you need to know what each status codes means check out E46 Fanatics FAQ .

Good luck!

Case

· #22 · Apr 11, 2002

Thanks

Thanks for the number. I've been checking BMWUSA (everyday.. can't help it) and getting very frustrated. Just got off the phone and am code 155. Said it was finished today. Finally some news, doesn't reduce the anxiety I feel!

E46 in Philly

· #23 · Apr 11, 2002

Re: Thanks

Case said:
Thanks for the number. I've been checking BMWUSA (everyday.. can't help it) and getting very frustrated. Just got off the phone and am code 155. Said it was finished today. Finally some news, doesn't reduce the anxiety I feel!

I know your pain

I've been checking online just about every day since production started, and checking by phone every day since the car reached the docks. The anxiety and excitement increase exponentially the closer the car gets to delivery. I'm very happy with the progress so far, but two things have me nervous about getting through VPC quickly: 1) the backlog of 3,000 325xi's that will need to be processed at some point 2) the fact that another boat is scheduled to arrive at the same time as mine (the stinking lousy Traviata

). I'm afraid there's a good chance of being held up in the Jersey port for a bit.

Oh well, I do appreciate BMW making these tracking systems available - it adds to the fun. Good luck with your wait.

thaydith

· #24 · Apr 11, 2002

Ordered 3/18 went into production(150) on 3/29 at the Munich factory, 4/5 my car completed production(155), 4/8 my car was released to carrier (182), 4/9 my car was waiting at the dock (193), and today I called BMWNA and it was shipped (to NY) yesterday 4/10. I was also origionally scheduled for week 15 production, and had an esimated production date of 4/12.

Jerry - how much below MSRP did you pay?

Ack

· #25 · Apr 11, 2002

Thaydith,

You give us all hope with production dates of 4/12! The fact that your car was completed last Friday and left yesterday makes me think that there is really a possibility of my car shipping on the 4/17 ship for NY!!

A bunch of us might be on the same ship.

I just hope that b/c your ship left today, it doesn't take two weeks of orders to fill the next ship. That would really suck! :thumbdwn:

Either way I Can't wait can't wait can't wait can't wait can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Darth Reagan

Discussion Starter · #26 · Apr 11, 2002

Ordered 3/25
VIN Assigned, 150 status 3/27
Status 151, 4/5
Status 182, 4/11 (released to carrier, but still at the plant, so says BMWNA)

So, it looks like my 330i will make it to port by 4/16, when the next ship is scheduled to leave. Let's hope we are all ready to go then. Once the ship sails, I guess that puts us about 3 - 3 1/2 weeks away!
:bigpimp:

Ack

· #27 · Apr 11, 2002

My Ride until May

I just got a new digital camera today (to take countless pics of the new car and stereo install when its complete) and I thought I'd post what I'll be riding in the meantime. . .

or at least after I get home from work (I still do have a car).

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JerryL

· #28 · Apr 11, 2002

thaydith:
I paid $1000.00 over dealer invoice. It came out to $38,600.00.

danpop

· #29 · Apr 11, 2002

JerryL, that's a REALLY good price. I have the same options and I paid 39230 (floor mats included).

What dealership you went through?

JerryL

· #30 · Apr 11, 2002

I bought at Devon Hill in Devon, PA

pbenjamin

· #31 · Apr 12, 2002

4/12 here too status 182 as of 4/11

330i, Steel Gray , 5spd, PP, SP, CWP and Bi-X.

39,410 with mats and wheel locks

pbenjamin

· #32 · Apr 12, 2002

O yeah BOSTON

Boston MA

Darth Reagan

Discussion Starter · #33 · Apr 12, 2002

Re: O yeah BOSTON

pbenjamin said:
Boston MA

Am I the only one who will be on a Charleston bound boat?

pbenjamin

· #34 · Apr 12, 2002

4/12 Production date now status 190

Yeah ha!

TranceLvr

· #35 · Apr 12, 2002

Called and my status is now 160 (Released to Distribution)

. The person said that is should reach the port by Monday. Anybody have any ideas on how soon I could possibly get on a boat? Also, does any body know how long it will take to get the car (I'm in Chicago)

Ack

· #36 · Apr 12, 2002

TranceLvr said:
Called and my status is now 160 (Released to Distribution) . The person said that is should reach the port by Monday. Anybody have any ideas on how soon I could possibly get on a boat? Also, does any body know how long it will take to get the car (I'm in Chicago)

BMWNA has told me it could take up to 10 days (business or regular I'm not sure) to get on a boat. Thaydith's car was done last Friday and shipped this Wednesday so its very possible it could ship next week. Boats are scheduled to leave 4/10 & 4/11 arriving in NY on 4/28 & 4/29. I am in western NY and my dealer said it should take no more than a week to get from the dock to the dealership. I would guess the same would go for Chicago.

Check out Port Schedule (Use Bremerhaven as Departing Port) to check port schedules for other departure dates. Once you are confirmed for shipment, you will be given the ship name and you can track your car as it sails over the Atlantic by entering your Vin#.

TranceLvr

· #37 · Apr 12, 2002

Ackster,
Thanks for the info. It looks like there are several ships leaving next Tuesday and Wednesday. I am hoping that I will get on one of those. If so I could have my car by early may!

thaydith

· #38 · Apr 12, 2002 (Edited)

FYI: Owners Circle was only 2 days behind BMWNA on my last status change.

Also, according to BMWNA there is an above average amount of cars currently at the VPC in NJ. But they said customer ordered cars are moved through quicker than dealer ordered cars and usually only spend two or three days there (pending the damage inspection.)

Darth Reagan

Discussion Starter · #39 · Apr 12, 2002 (Edited)

Yep, I can tell that Owners Circle can't be any more than a day or two off. That's better than the weeks off that has been reported. It said mine was built on Thursday and I doubt it went to 182 before Tuesday, so that's better. Of course, since it says "Produced not shipped" now, I'm hoping its slow!

BarrowJon

· #40 · Apr 13, 2002

Here's Another One

Want to add mine to the list, I had a production date of 4/12 on my order as well. When I checked owner's circle on 4/9, it showed up as being built and awaiting transportation. A call to BMW NA this morning gave me a 193 status - "arrived at port of exit." Representative said it usually takes 2-3 days before loaded on a ship. He told me to call back on Monday and would probably learn what ship car has been loaded on. It will be interesting to see if all our cars go out on same ship, if so that should be quite a sight. My car comes to cental IL, so not sure wether it comes off in NY or NC, does anyone know? Hopefully several of us will be taking delivery within the next few weeks.

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