[QLAbot]

Originally Posted by BruceM

Car is done, was in quality check today. If that goes well, Monday it should be released for transport.

Inch by inch....

Same here.

[DETRoadster]

Originally Posted by QLAbot

Same here.

Me too!!!!

[Austin Irons]

Originally Posted by madmaxx350

are you taking delivery from BMW of Austin?

BMW of Corpus Christi. They've been really good to work with so far: no wait list, timely email updates, and no mark up over MSRP.

I was (still am?) on the waitlist at BMW of Austin but they were projecting 18-24 months from this past summer when I contacted them.

[coaxial]

Originally Posted by toastie

When in Dec is your pick up? Was this because you're delivering it to a PDC?

The confirmation the CA showed me was Dec 21. Yes its BC im picking it up in PDC. BTW what does PDC stand for?

[toastie]

Originally Posted by coaxial

The confirmation the CA showed me was Dec 21. Yes its BC im picking it up in PDC. BTW what does PDC stand for?

Performance Driving Center

[coaxial]

Originally Posted by toastie

Performance Driving Center

TY still getting use to all the acronyms.

[zumbido]

Originally Posted by madmaxx350

Guess I can be considered wk43? First Estimation I had was wk45 but It actually went in production 2 days ago and scheduled end of production on the 10th of November (does that mean still wk45?... so confused).

My Specs
Est. Build Week - 45
Went into production - 10/25
Color - LBB
Drivetrain - DCT
Option - Exec, Apple Car Play
Destination - TX

You're still a "week 45." The number refers to end of production, which takes ~ 2 weeks. Welcome to the wait!

[zumbido]

Quick question - what can we do with the VIN once we get it? Just further tracking detail while shipping?

[QLAbot]

Originally Posted by zumbido

Quick question - what can we do with the VIN once we get it? Just further tracking detail while shipping?

^ Somewhat, and you can also use to the VIN to apply for financing if that's the route you choose to go. As a matter of fact, it helped a lot because they didn't have the M2 in their "system" yet. Usually the note will reflect the VIN which must match the title, so it helps tie it all together from a lending perspective.

[QLAbot]

Update on my week 43 build: My M2 arrived at port on October 29th with a batch of others, and is currently awaiting ship assignment. Mine is headed to New York.

[AYurch]

Originally Posted by QLAbot

Update on my week 43 build: My M2 arrived at port on October 29th with a batch of others, and is currently awaiting ship assignment. Mine is headed to New York.

If you made to port then a majority of the 43's probably have made their as well. We just need to get them on a ship already!

[madmaxx350]

Originally Posted by zumbido

You're still a "week 45." The number refers to end of production, which takes ~ 2 weeks. Welcome to the wait!

Figured it was, after I was told the build would finish on the 10th

Originally Posted by Austin Irons

BMW of Corpus Christi. They've been really good to work with so far: no wait list, timely email updates, and no mark up over MSRP.

I was (still am?) on the waitlist at BMW of Austin but they were projecting 18-24 months from this past summer when I contacted them.

Yea, I waited about a year and a half at least, since I was put on the list when i took delivery of my 235i

[QLAbot]

Update: CA and Genius both confirmed my week 43 build was loaded onto a vessel (THEBEN) yesterday November 1st, and has already left port enroute to Port Jersey VPC. Estimated voyage time is 15 days until arrival at the VPC.

Just got on marinetraffic.com and verified it's location. It looks like it has a few stops to make before it heads across the pond. It's currently in Gothenburg Sweden.

[AYurch]

Originally Posted by QLAbot

Update: CA and Genius both confirmed my week 43 build was loaded onto a vessel (THEBEN) yesterday November 1st, and has already left port enroute to Port Jersey VPC. Estimated voyage time is 15 days until arrival at the VPC.

Just got on marinetraffic.com and verified it's location. It looks like it has a few stops to make before it heads across the pond. It's currently in Gothenburg Sweden.

Exciting news for you! I just called and I am still at the port....Here's to hoping i'm at sea by weeks end.

[Austin Irons]

Mine got to port yesterday morning and is waiting for shipping assignment. End of November can't come quick enough!

[DETRoadster]

Mine arrived at the port on 11/2. Waiting for the boat.

OK, heres' a question to keep us all busy while we wait: What would you be willing to pay if BMW offered a service where by you could watch your car in real time as it went through each step of manufacturing, then, once built it had a web cam affixed to it that would give you a 360 degree view (live stream HD video of course) of where your car was at any moment, live, throughout it's entire journey. Let's sweeten the deal and say it would also log key events like being loaded on the ship, for later playback via a web portal (like a home security web cam). At the end, of course, you get a DVD of the entire journey which ends with you walking up to your car for the very first time. How cool would that be?

OK, OK, I'd be a buyer at $249. Anyone else?

[zumbido]

I haven't called yet, but checked my VIN on WW and it wasn't found, so I'm not on Theben either. Looking around, it seems that quite a few ships will be leaving between Nov 5-8, so fingers crossed.

Originally Posted by DETRoadster

Mine arrived at the port on 11/2. Waiting for the boat.

OK, heres' a question to keep us all busy while we wait: What would you be willing to pay if BMW offered a service where by you could watch your car in real time as it went through each step of manufacturing, then, once built it had a web cam affixed to it that would give you a 360 degree view (live stream HD video of course) of where your car was at any moment, live, throughout it's entire journey. Let's sweeten the deal and say it would also log key events like being loaded on the ship, for later playback via a web portal (like a home security web cam). At the end, of course, you get a DVD of the entire journey which ends with you walking up to your car for the very first time. How cool would that be?

OK, OK, I'd be a buyer at $249. Anyone else?

That's quite an idea! Sounds really cool, but realistically I probably wouldn't pay much for it. With ~6 weeks start to delivery, I wouldn't be checking the live feed that much - a few minutes per week, maybe more during actual production. So I'd say $50.

[MFan_Ken]

Originally Posted by DETRoadster

Mine arrived at the port on 11/2. Waiting for the boat.

OK, heres' a question to keep us all busy while we wait: What would you be willing to pay if BMW offered a service where by you could watch your car in real time as it went through each step of manufacturing, then, once built it had a web cam affixed to it that would give you a 360 degree view (live stream HD video of course) of where your car was at any moment, live, throughout it's entire journey. Let's sweeten the deal and say it would also log key events like being loaded on the ship, for later playback via a web portal (like a home security web cam). At the end, of course, you get a DVD of the entire journey which ends with you walking up to your car for the very first time. How cool would that be?

OK, OK, I'd be a buyer at $249. Anyone else?

Yeah, I would be interested. It looks like our week 43 builds may be coming on the same ship since we are both WA deliveries. I can't wait.

[DETRoadster]

Originally Posted by MFan_Ken

Yeah, I would be interested. It looks like our week 43 builds may be coming on the same ship since we are both WA deliveries. I can't wait.

Yep, I think you and I will be on the same boat for sure. Should be any day now!

[AYurch]

Originally Posted by DETRoadster

Mine arrived at the port on 11/2. Waiting for the boat.

OK, heres' a question to keep us all busy while we wait: What would you be willing to pay if BMW offered a service where by you could watch your car in real time as it went through each step of manufacturing, then, once built it had a web cam affixed to it that would give you a 360 degree view (live stream HD video of course) of where your car was at any moment, live, throughout it's entire journey. Let's sweeten the deal and say it would also log key events like being loaded on the ship, for later playback via a web portal (like a home security web cam). At the end, of course, you get a DVD of the entire journey which ends with you walking up to your car for the very first time. How cool would that be?

OK, OK, I'd be a buyer at $249. Anyone else?

Interesting take. I would opt for it as well. Gives you a better peice of mind knowing how your car was treated throughout the whole process.

[M2MT]

Called yesterday, still at port since 29th. I think my next option leaves on the 8th and a few more on 11th. Lands at Baltimore.

[Speedii]

Been at the port since the 21st... getting ridiculous