[kefler]

I ordered a 335i sedan at the dealer on 1/19/08. My dealer wasn't able to submit it in the system that day, but gave me a chassis # on 1/21.

I've checked in the owners circle and tonight on the phone system, and it says it is in the 'body shop' scheduled to be done on 1/25.

I searched the forum and found how to decode the VIN (which was listed on the owners circle site). The two things that I didn't get an answer to by searching are

1) Plant code appears to be "F"?
2) The restraint digit is a '5'.

Does anyone know what those two things mean? thanks!

[will@longbeachbmw]

Post the whole VIN

[remmib]

Here's your answer

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6108

[kefler]

My VIN is

WBAVB73538FV75xxx

Thanks for the link, I missed that in my search. According to that the
plant code F = Munich. When I look at the online inventory of the dealers
in my state however, I can only find V's.. I have not seen any F's.

The car production is progressing very quickly... its already listed as "in transit". It was only completed 2 days ago and listed as 'awaiting transportation to port of exit" yesterday.

1/24 - "Body Shop" -- complete Jan 25th
1/25 - "Paint Shop" -- complete Jan 25th
1/26 - "Released to carrier -- awaiting transportation to port of exit"
1/27 - "Vehicle is in transit, please contact your center for additional info"

[996CABOVA]

Originally Posted by kefler

My VIN is

WBAVB73538FV75xxx

Thanks for the link, I missed that in my search. According to that the
plant code F = Munich. When I look at the online inventory of the dealers
in my state however, I can only find V's.. I have not seen any F's.

The car production is progressing very quickly... its already listed as "in transit". It was only completed 2 days ago and listed as 'awaiting transportation to port of exit" yesterday.

1/24 - "Body Shop" -- complete Jan 25th
1/25 - "Paint Shop" -- complete Jan 25th
1/26 - "Released to carrier -- awaiting transportation to port of exit"
1/27 - "Vehicle is in transit, please contact your center for additional info"

Does vehicle transit mean its on a boat? If so WOW thats crazy quick

[IrvRobinson]

I don't want to upset anyone,but the cars generally arrive 30 days from the build date for eastcoast,central and southern states,about 6-7 weeks for west coast deliveries.

[996CABOVA]

Originally Posted by IrvRobinson

I don't want to upset anyone,but the cars generally arrive 30 days from the build date for eastcoast,central and southern states,about 6-7 weeks for west coast deliveries.

That sounds good. My car was built on the 25th so I should get it the end of Feb which is like 4 weeks 6 total since ordering. You just hear some horror stories of ppl waiting 3 months and waiting a month for a boat. Whats up with that

[kefler]

Well, doh. I called again today and it is back to

1/28 - "Released to a carrier and is awaiting transportation to a port of exit"

It definitely said it was 'in transit' yesterday. I guess it didn't really happen. On another note, I just realized the car was produced on a Friday. Hopefully the myth about friday/monday cars isn't true

[330maybe]

Originally Posted by kefler

Well, doh. I called again today and it is back to

1/28 - "Released to a carrier and is awaiting transportation to a port of exit"

It definitely said it was 'in transit' yesterday. I guess it didn't really happen. On another note, I just realized the car was produced on a Friday. Hopefully the myth about friday/monday cars isn't true

I hope you're right my car was finished the same day as yours. And mine is also, "Released to a carrier and is awaiting transportation to a port of exit." Where's the train to Bremerhaven!

As of the morning of 01/29/08 status has changed to enroute to the port of exit!


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[kefler]

Originally Posted by 330maybe

I hope you're right my car was finished the same day as yours. And mine is also, "Released to a carrier and is awaiting transportation to a port of exit." Where's the train to Bremerhaven!

As of the morning of 01/29/08 status has changed to enroute to the port of exit!


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Hey I just checked (1/29) and it now says "Vehicle is being transported to port of exit". I wonder if we're on the same train! is your VIN Plant code "F" as well?

[996CABOVA]

Originally Posted by kefler

Hey I just checked (1/29) and it now says "Vehicle is being transported to port of exit". I wonder if we're on the same train! is your VIN Plant code "F" as well?

I checked mine yest too and says the same thing. How long is the run from Munich plant to the port by train? It seems all our cars were done the same time. Lets hope with boats going out in the next 4 days there wont be alot of cars ahead of us waiting and we get on a boat at the end of the week.

[xtrakrispee]

my 335i is in the Bremerhaven dock since 01/28. I checked the WW Logistic site and there are a couple of boats leaving on 01/31 and 2/01 headed to Port HUENEME, CA. (although not sure if these cargo ships are carrying vehicles)

[330maybe]

Originally Posted by kefler

Hey I just checked (1/29) and it now says "Vehicle is being transported to port of exit". I wonder if we're on the same train! is your VIN Plant code "F" as well?

Yes my 335i was built in Munich also. My status still says it is being transported to port of exit. It has taken 3 days to go 500 miles by train!

.

[kefler]

Cool, we're all on the Munich -> Bremerhaven train!

This is the search I just did:

http://www.dbh.de/index.php?id=151&L...080225&menu=VC

According to that, assuming NYK lines is all that moves our cars, there is only one more boat in February going to the west coast! (SIRIUS LEADER)

I sure hope I make that one...

[330maybe]

Originally Posted by kefler

Cool, we're all on the Munich -> Bremerhaven train!

This is the search I just did:

http://www.dbh.de/index.php?id=151&L...080225&menu=VC

According to that, assuming NYK lines is all that moves our cars, there is only one more boat in February going to the west coast! (SIRIUS LEADER)

I sure hope I make that one...

BMW CS now says my car is at the port of exit waiting for a ship! I am on the east coast. So I am hoping to make the INTEGRITY sailing on 2/4 and arriving in NJ on 2/18. My 2006 330i came over on the INTEGRITY.