January '08 Production Thread

KanosWRX · 01-29-2008, 09:14 AM

Fingers crossed all of us waiting at the docks waiting for cars to ship to the east coast get on the Liberty today

Hobbination · 01-29-2008, 11:26 AM

I heard that! Fair weather and calm seas...Where is the Liberty headed btw? New Jersey or Charleston, or does it hit both ports? thanks guys...

KanosWRX · 01-29-2008, 11:57 AM

I think the liberty is headed to NY, maybe SC too? I just did a search for ships going to NY.

Carolyn0944 · 01-29-2008, 12:34 PM

Liberty is going to Charleston; but 800 and winner's cir still show nothing for me...been waiting since 01-16; looked on WWL put in VIN nothing...hope it's on there anyway...have to keep being optimistic...hurry up and wait!

xtrakrispee · 01-29-2008, 01:01 PM

-Ordered my 335i on the 19th of January.
-Received VIN on the 21st
-Got a call today from the Dealership stating that the car has been produced and
awaiting to be shipped from Bremerhaven.

bandaid · 01-29-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bandaid

My SA told be that my vehicle left port 2 days ago (1/26). I cannot figure out which ship it would be on (to go to the west coast). The 1800 # says that it is still awaiting transportation to the port of exit. Could my SA be wrong?

It seems that the dbh logistics website lists the AIDA as leaving on 1/26 from Bremerhaven, ultimately bound for Port Hueneme. It looks like its one of the "rare" W&W ships which go to the west coast.

On the W&W website, it doesn't arrive (and leave) from Bremerhaven until 1/30.

An interesting difference of opinion, no?

Ultimately, it's supposed to be a 24 day trip from Germany to California -- seems like a quick journey compared to NYK...

I'd love to hear your thoughts.

KanosWRX · 01-29-2008, 04:42 PM

My dealer just called and said my car was getting on a ship. Hopefully that means the Liberty

He says he will find out for sure in the next day or two.

AWD Addict · 01-29-2008, 09:13 PM

^ keep me posted. I'm guessing I'll get on the same boat you're on given our relatively paralell schedules.

KanosWRX · 01-30-2008, 07:24 AM

As of this morning, nothing on the WW tracking site and the 800 message still says its awaiting transport. Hopefully that changes in the next 24-48 hours.

smithre4 · 01-30-2008, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by KanosWRX

As of this morning, nothing on the WW tracking site and the 800 message still says its awaiting transport. Hopefully that changes in the next 24-48 hours.

FWIW, it took 2 days for the 800 number to change from "waiting at the port" to "in transit to final destination" for shipping on the Otello.

Ross

rnickum · 01-30-2008, 01:19 PM

My 12/31 order is now reporting via the 800 number "in paint with an eta of 1/31".

With luck I will be at the dock by Feb 1 or 2nd and make the ship "Sirius Leader" bound for California estm departure feb 6.

Dado · 01-30-2008, 01:39 PM

Posted on another thread but I will keep the guys updated on the Othello call sign SBLW.

My 335 coupe in on the Othello as well. Cars got loaded on the 24 and Othello actually left the port on the 25th early east coast time. Cars are scheduled to arrive on the 7th. Othello was at Bruges port yesterday loading and unloading. I work for BMW so I will update if there are any delays. As of now still scheduled for the 7th. I am in DC and my car should be here on the 9th for pickup. Otello is going to NJ port.

Port of Exit:
PO BH BREMERHAVEN PORT OF EXIT
Actual: 1/25/08

Shipping Info.:
CA0001 WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN
Vessel:OTELLO
Voyage No.:EA804
Bill Of Lading No.: DE715358
Xref No.:09591-01

Est. Departure:1/24/08
Est. Duration: 14
Actual:
Actual: 1/24/08

Port of Arrival:
PO PJ PORT BAYONNE NJ
Est. Arrival:2/7/08
Est. Departure:
Actual:
Actual:

Transport:
CA 9995 SELF DRIVE
Rail/Truck ID:
Bill Of Lading No.:

Est. Departure:
Est. Duration:
Actual:
Actual:

VPC/Warehouse Arrival:
VP PJ PORT JERSEY VPC
Est. Arrival: 2/7/08 Actual:

Here is the production information

Quota [Yr/Mo]: 2008/01

Req. Prod: 2008/01/03

Sub. Req. Prod.: 2008/01/03

Conf. Prod.: 2008/01/03

Est. Prod. Date: 1/16/08
[Mo/Day/Yr]
Act. Prod. Date: 1/16/08
[Mo/Day/Yr]

150 Production started 1/10/08 6:14:27 AM

151 Entry body shop/serial # assgn. 1/14/08

152 Entry paint shop 1/15/08

153 Entry assembly 1/16/08

154 Assembly 1/16/08

155 Assembly finish /quality check 1/17/08

160 Vehicle handover to Sales 1/17/08

181 Handover to distribution 1/17/08

182 Handover to carrier/load assignment 1/17/08

190 Dispatched from AG 1/18/08

193 Arrival at port or compound 1/21/08

Mine stayed at the port for 3 days.

KanosWRX · 01-30-2008, 01:42 PM

You think it would only take 2 days to get from NY when the ship docks to DC for Pickup? I thought it took 7-14 days to go from unloading to owner pickup?

Dado · 01-30-2008, 01:45 PM

from the vins that I can pull up the average time that it gets to us in DC is two days from the time it comes into port if everything goes well.

KanosWRX · 01-30-2008, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dado

from the vins that I can pull up the average time that it gets to us in DC is two days from the time it comes into port if everything goes well.

Good to know.

TJW · 01-30-2008, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dado

Posted on another thread but I will keep the guys updated on the Othello call sign SBLW.

My 335 coupe in on the Othello as well. Cars got loaded on the 24 and Othello actually left the port on the 25th early east coast time. Cars are scheduled to arrive on the 7th. Othello was at Bruges port yesterday loading and unloading. I work for BMW so I will update if there are any delays. As of now still scheduled for the 7th. I am in DC and my car should be here on the 9th for pickup. Othello is going to NJ port.

.

Since you work for BMW you obviously know the process better than I do...but I found it surprising you expect 2 days from port to delivery...especially with one of those days being a Saturday (I thought the VPC only sometimes worked Saturdays).

Anyway, I hope you're right. It's also my understanding that cars that are already SOLD are listed as priorities and get processed first at the VPC.

Lastly, here's a link to the Otello thread if you'd like to post there...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...15#post2060115

-TJW

AWD Addict · 01-30-2008, 02:54 PM

I've heard that it takes much longer than 2 days, more like 10 days, as the port is another full inspection, installation of accessories / options, etc. Depending on where you are on the list of cars as they come off, there is some staggered effect...

Dado · 01-30-2008, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJW

Since you work for BMW you obviously know the process better than I do...but I found it surprising you expect 2 days from port to delivery...especially with one of those days being a Saturday (I thought the VPC only sometimes worked Saturdays).

Anyway, I hope you're right. It's also my understanding that cars that are already SOLD are listed as priorities and get processed first at the VPC.

Lastly, here's a link to the Otello thread if you'd like to post there...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...15#post2060115

-TJW

Just walked outside and pulled two random vin's from 335's in service at the moment and here were their times.

Quota [Yr/Mo]: 2007/02

Req. Prod: 2007/02/08

Sub. Req. Prod.: 2007/02/08

Conf. Prod.: 2007/02/08

Est. Prod. Date: 2/18/07
[Mo/Day/Yr]
Act. Prod. Date: 2/16/07

150Production started 2/9/07
8:08:21 AM

151Entry body shop/serial # assgn. 2/13/07

152Entry paint shop 2/14/07

153Entry assembly 2/16/07

154Assembly 2/16/07

155Assembly finish /quality check 2/16/07

160Vehicle handover to Sales 2/17/07

181Handover to distribution 2/17/07

182Handover to carrier/load assignment 2/17/07

190Dispatched from AG 2/19/07

193 Arrival at port or compound (NJ Port) 3/14/07

Port of Exit:
PO BH BREMERHAVEN PORT OF EXIT
Actual: 2/23/07

Shipping Info.:
CA0001 WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN
Vessel

ON JUAN
Voyage No.:EA708
Bill Of Lading No.

E570173
Xref No.:08800-01

Est. Departure:2/22/07
Est. Duration:19
Actual:18
Actual: 2/22/07

Port of Arrival:
PO PJ PORT BAYONNE NJ
Est. Arrival:3/13/07
Est. Departure: 3/12/07
Actual:3/14/07
Actual:

VPC/Warehouse Arrival:
VP PJ PORT JERSEY VPC
Est. Arrival: 3/12/07 Actual: 3/14/07

Received at VPC (ATI) 3/14/07
12:00:00 AM

Work Order Printed 3/14/07

Work Order Completed (Process Confirmed) 3/15/07

Released to Carrier N/A
3/15/07

Delivered from VPC 3/15/07
10:34:00 PM

Arrive At VPC: 3/14/07
Process Confirmed: 3/15/07
Ship from VPC: 3/15/07
Dealer Delivery: 3/16/07

-------------------------------------------

ANOTHER CAR

Port of Exit:
PO BH BREMERHAVEN PORT OF EXIT
Actual: 1/22/07

Shipping Info.:
CA0001 WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN
Vessel

ON JUAN
Voyage No.:EA703
Bill Of Lading No.:WLWHDE556986
Xref No.:08719-01

Est. Departure:1/18/07
Est. Duration:16
Actual:1/19/07
Actual: 15

Port of Arrival:
PO PJ PORT BAYONNE NJ
Est. Arrival:2/3/07
Est. Departure: 2/3/07
Actual:2/6/07
Actual:

VPC/Warehouse Arrival:
VP PJ PORT JERSEY VPC
Est. Arrival: 2/3/07 Actual: 2/6/07

Received at VPC (ATI) 2/6/07
12:00:00 AM

Work Order Printed 2/6/07

Work Order Completed (Process Confirmed) 2/7/07

Released to Carrier N/A
2/7/07

Delivered from VPC 2/7/07
10:40:00 PM

Arrive At VPC: 2/6/07
Process Confirmed: 2/7/07
Ship from VPC: 2/7/07
Dealer Delivery: 2/8/07

ruxp · 01-30-2008, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruxp

My car was sent to port on the 17th.. still no shipping vessel.

How long can this possibly take?!

Still no info for my car. It doesn't show up on the WW website. I'm starting to get pissed. Went to port on the 17th.. and my dealer is clueless, of course.

TJW · 01-30-2008, 04:13 PM

Looks promising, Dado. I was hoping mine would arrive in MA by Friday, 2/15. Definitely seems possible now.

-TJW

Winston Wolf · 01-30-2008, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rnickum

My 12/31 order is now reporting via the 800 number "in paint with an eta of 1/31".

With luck I will be at the dock by Feb 1 or 2nd and make the ship "Sirius Leader" bound for California estm departure feb 6.

I wouldn't count on it......my car has been done since the 17th and it is still on land.....

Winston Wolf · 01-30-2008, 05:46 PM

Never mind. The guy at the 800 number told me it left on a ship yesterday the 29th. It is going to the east coast, not sure which city though. Any ideas what boat it may be on? My worthless dealership seems to be no help.

01-29-2008, 09:14 AM	#177
KanosWRX Lieutenant 10 Rep 412 Posts Drives: E92 AW 335i / 1994 Miata R Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairfax, VA iTrader: (0)	Fingers crossed all of us waiting at the docks waiting for cars to ship to the east coast get on the Liberty today __________________ "The most important mod is the one behind the steering wheel" - Koyokid RIP
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01-29-2008, 11:26 AM	#178
Hobbination Lieutenant 65 Rep 503 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Honolulu HI iTrader: (0)	I heard that! Fair weather and calm seas...Where is the Liberty headed btw? New Jersey or Charleston, or does it hit both ports? thanks guys...
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01-29-2008, 11:57 AM	#179
KanosWRX Lieutenant 10 Rep 412 Posts Drives: E92 AW 335i / 1994 Miata R Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairfax, VA iTrader: (0)	I think the liberty is headed to NY, maybe SC too? I just did a search for ships going to NY. __________________ "The most important mod is the one behind the steering wheel" - Koyokid RIP
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01-29-2008, 12:34 PM	#180
Carolyn0944 Private First Class 1 Rep 169 Posts Drives: 08 335i cv blk sapph/saddle Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pineville, LA iTrader: (0)	Liberty is going to Charleston; but 800 and winner's cir still show nothing for me...been waiting since 01-16; looked on WWL put in VIN nothing...hope it's on there anyway...have to keep being optimistic...hurry up and wait!
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01-29-2008, 01:01 PM	#181
xtrakrispee Outside Lookin In 1 Rep 39 Posts Drives: AW e90 335i -> X5 3.0 M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Area - Peninsula, CA iTrader: (0)	-Ordered my 335i on the 19th of January. -Received VIN on the 21st -Got a call today from the Dealership stating that the car has been produced and awaiting to be shipped from Bremerhaven. Last edited by xtrakrispee; 01-29-2008 at 01:10 PM.. Reason: wasn't specific
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01-29-2008, 04:42 PM	#183
KanosWRX Lieutenant 10 Rep 412 Posts Drives: E92 AW 335i / 1994 Miata R Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairfax, VA iTrader: (0)	My dealer just called and said my car was getting on a ship. Hopefully that means the Liberty He says he will find out for sure in the next day or two. __________________ "The most important mod is the one behind the steering wheel" - Koyokid RIP
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01-29-2008, 09:13 PM	#184
AWD Addict Chief Executive 300 Rep 2,886 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	^ keep me posted. I'm guessing I'll get on the same boat you're on given our relatively paralell schedules.
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01-30-2008, 07:24 AM	#185
KanosWRX Lieutenant 10 Rep 412 Posts Drives: E92 AW 335i / 1994 Miata R Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairfax, VA iTrader: (0)	As of this morning, nothing on the WW tracking site and the 800 message still says its awaiting transport. Hopefully that changes in the next 24-48 hours. __________________ "The most important mod is the one behind the steering wheel" - Koyokid RIP
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01-30-2008, 01:19 PM	#187
rnickum New Member 1 Rep 21 Posts Drives: e93 328 blk saph saddle Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: roseville, CA iTrader: (0)	in paint shop... My 12/31 order is now reporting via the 800 number "in paint with an eta of 1/31". With luck I will be at the dock by Feb 1 or 2nd and make the ship "Sirius Leader" bound for California estm departure feb 6.
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01-30-2008, 01:39 PM	#188
Dado Private 0 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 11M3ZCP,'09Duc1198,Peterbilt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Falls Church, VA iTrader: (0)	Posted on another thread but I will keep the guys updated on the Othello call sign SBLW. My 335 coupe in on the Othello as well. Cars got loaded on the 24 and Othello actually left the port on the 25th early east coast time. Cars are scheduled to arrive on the 7th. Othello was at Bruges port yesterday loading and unloading. I work for BMW so I will update if there are any delays. As of now still scheduled for the 7th. I am in DC and my car should be here on the 9th for pickup. Otello is going to NJ port. Port of Exit: PO BH BREMERHAVEN PORT OF EXIT Actual: 1/25/08 Shipping Info.: CA0001 WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN Vessel:OTELLO Voyage No.:EA804 Bill Of Lading No.: DE715358 Xref No.:09591-01 Est. Departure:1/24/08 Est. Duration: 14 Actual: Actual: 1/24/08 Port of Arrival: PO PJ PORT BAYONNE NJ Est. Arrival:2/7/08 Est. Departure: Actual: Actual: Transport: CA 9995 SELF DRIVE Rail/Truck ID: Bill Of Lading No.: Est. Departure: Est. Duration: Actual: Actual: VPC/Warehouse Arrival: VP PJ PORT JERSEY VPC Est. Arrival: 2/7/08 Actual: Here is the production information Quota [Yr/Mo]: 2008/01 Req. Prod: 2008/01/03 Sub. Req. Prod.: 2008/01/03 Conf. Prod.: 2008/01/03 Est. Prod. Date: 1/16/08 [Mo/Day/Yr] Act. Prod. Date: 1/16/08 [Mo/Day/Yr] 150 Production started 1/10/08 6:14:27 AM 151 Entry body shop/serial # assgn. 1/14/08 152 Entry paint shop 1/15/08 153 Entry assembly 1/16/08 154 Assembly 1/16/08 155 Assembly finish /quality check 1/17/08 160 Vehicle handover to Sales 1/17/08 181 Handover to distribution 1/17/08 182 Handover to carrier/load assignment 1/17/08 190 Dispatched from AG 1/18/08 193 Arrival at port or compound 1/21/08 Mine stayed at the port for 3 days. Last edited by Dado; 01-30-2008 at 02:30 PM..
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01-30-2008, 01:42 PM	#189
KanosWRX Lieutenant 10 Rep 412 Posts Drives: E92 AW 335i / 1994 Miata R Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairfax, VA iTrader: (0)	You think it would only take 2 days to get from NY when the ship docks to DC for Pickup? I thought it took 7-14 days to go from unloading to owner pickup? __________________ "The most important mod is the one behind the steering wheel" - Koyokid RIP
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01-30-2008, 01:45 PM	#190
Dado Private 0 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 11M3ZCP,'09Duc1198,Peterbilt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Falls Church, VA iTrader: (0)	from the vins that I can pull up the average time that it gets to us in DC is two days from the time it comes into port if everything goes well.
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01-30-2008, 02:54 PM	#193
AWD Addict Chief Executive 300 Rep 2,886 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	I've heard that it takes much longer than 2 days, more like 10 days, as the port is another full inspection, installation of accessories / options, etc. Depending on where you are on the list of cars as they come off, there is some staggered effect...
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01-30-2008, 04:13 PM	#196
TJW Private 2 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2008 328xi Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Metrowest Boston iTrader: (0)	Looks promising, Dado. I was hoping mine would arrive in MA by Friday, 2/15. Definitely seems possible now. -TJW
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01-30-2008, 05:46 PM	#198
Winston Wolf Tax Paying, Gun Toting American Veteran 13 Rep 249 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (1)	Never mind. The guy at the 800 number told me it left on a ship yesterday the 29th. It is going to the east coast, not sure which city though. Any ideas what boat it may be on? My worthless dealership seems to be no help.
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