Anyone Got A BIMMER Leaving Bremerhaven on the PATRIOT

steviebmw · 01-13-2008, 11:34 AM

Hoping my 335i coupe will be leaving on 01/15/08 for Charleston, SC..

08TXbimmer · 01-13-2008, 01:50 PM

My SA got word from Port Charlston that my car was leaving Brem on the 15th. I'm assuming it's the Patriot. It better be on that boat because my car was completed on Nov. 27th and has yet to ship after sitting at the dock for over 6 weeks!!! We'll see in a few days when the WWL web site is updated with my VIN.

08TXbimmer · 01-15-2008, 03:07 PM

Any word?

Uberdude328i · 01-15-2008, 03:40 PM

I just called the 800 number. It says waiting for a vessel. Now, the dealer is supposed to get the information on boats, right? My car was waiting for a vessel all day yesterday. I'm hoping and praying its on the Patriot.

08TXbimmer · 01-15-2008, 09:05 PM

800# says same thing for me as well. I had my SA check to make sure i'm on the boat but he said the system was down and would get back to me. I also checked the carriers site and still nothing.

steviebmw · 01-15-2008, 09:16 PM

Same here guys.. I've heard that the vessel can be 3-4 days out to sea before it registers on either site.. Kinda Sucks big time not knowing....

rcw119 · 01-15-2008, 09:22 PM

My car was on the last trip for Patriot. I recommend reading some of the posts in that thread. It will give you some links to websites to track the ship. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99955

For those wondering if you are on Patriot I recommending checkin the shippers website under Auto Cargo tracking by entering your VIN. Your CA also has the best updates.

Good luck and enjoy the waiting. Have fun by watching the ship cross the Atlantic.

08TXbimmer · 01-15-2008, 09:38 PM

Thanks for the info. I've been there done that with that thread. VERY helpful! I guess it's just the same ol' "hurry up and wait"

I've aged 5 years in the past 2 months that I've been waiting for my car to ship. lol

rcw119 · 01-15-2008, 09:43 PM

The good news is that all of the hype and buildup during the wait is met and surpassed with the car that is delivered. It surpasses expectations.

08TXbimmer · 01-16-2008, 09:02 AM

I'll have to agree since you have a 335i! Way more fun than my 328i coming in. I'm a truck guy so this will be my first "official" car that I own. I'm sure it will be fun non the less

08TXbimmer · 01-16-2008, 09:07 AM

THIS JUST IN!!! Got word from my SA that my car did in fact leave yesterday on the Patriot!!!!!!! Schedule to hit Charleston on Feb 2nd. FINALLY, it only took 6 1/2 weeks of sitting at the dock to get on a boat! Now I have to keep my fingers crossed that the boat doesnt "tip" and total my car.

Carolyn0944 · 01-16-2008, 12:21 PM

Since I'm in Louisiana would anyone happen to know where my vehicle would port....east coast or west....I would think maybe SC but who knows...got a VIN today and due out of production today

Uberdude328i · 01-16-2008, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Carolyn0944

Since I'm in Louisiana would anyone happen to know where my vehicle would port....east coast or west....I would think maybe SC but who knows...got a VIN today and due out of production today

More than likely it's going to come off the boat in Charleston. It's a pretty big operation over there. If you're one of the lucky ones, your wait will soon be over.

steviebmw · 01-16-2008, 02:00 PM

Thought mine would leave on the Patriot but CA emailed me today and stated that it left aboard the K-Line Vessel: Caribbean Highway on 01/15/08 and is expected in Charleston, SC around 01/30/08. Anyone Know how to track K-Line Vessels?

08TXbimmer · 01-17-2008, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Carolyn0944

Since I'm in Louisiana would anyone happen to know where my vehicle would port....east coast or west....I would think maybe SC but who knows...got a VIN today and due out of production today

I assume it will be SC since that's where mine is coming in and I'm located in Texas

08TXbimmer · 01-17-2008, 08:59 PM

My VIN finally showed up on the WWL web site. It's FINALLY official!!! ETA of 2/2/08 to South Carolina!

Anybody else with me?

vinkar · 01-25-2008, 03:56 PM

I can't wait!

It should be in my hands on Feb 8th.

I have already gone out and got all the cleaning material to keep her nice and clean.

I registered two days ago to track the Patriot but have not gotten the info. needed to log on the tracking site. Once I get logged on I will update.

08TXbimmer · 01-27-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by vinkar

I can't wait!

It should be in my hands on Feb 8th.

I have already gone out and got all the cleaning material to keep her nice and clean.

I registered two days ago to track the Patriot but have not gotten the info. needed to log on the tracking site. Once I get logged on I will update.

Congrats!

How did you find out when you were going to recieve delivery? I'm assuming your SA but how can they tell how busy the VPC will be?

Here is one of the links to track the patriot... http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/shi...html?call=WQVY

vinkar · 01-28-2008, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 08TXbimmer

Congrats!

How did you find out when you were going to recieve delivery? I'm assuming your SA but how can they tell how busy the VPC will be?

Here is one of the links to track the patriot... http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/shi...html?call=WQVY

The SA was giving his best guess. Ship arrrives in SC on Feb 3rd, two days at VPC, two days to get to dealership. We will see, hopefully he is correct.

Thanks for the update on the ship tracking. I still have not gotten my log in info to do it myself....

I will be passing throuhg Austin on the way to Fredricksburg in April.

08TXbimmer · 01-28-2008, 10:41 AM

The sip tracking web site I gave you doesnt require a log in. It updates a couple times a day usually.

Charleston shows the Patriot arriving on 2/2/08 still. Here is the link... http://www.scspa.com/vessel_schedule.asp
Scroll down and you will see this info.
PATRIOT
WALLENIUS AND WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN 623 2/2/2008 Discharge: VEHICLES
Load:

I hope the VPC is not extremely busy with damaged cars from the Courage. They could be backed up doing small repairs and alignment checks on all those cars.

You're driving all the way to Fredricksburg for peaches or what? lol We'll have to get some of the guys together when you're in town.

vinkar · 01-29-2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 08TXbimmer

The sip tracking web site I gave you doesnt require a log in. It updates a couple times a day usually.

Charleston shows the Patriot arriving on 2/2/08 still. Here is the link... http://www.scspa.com/vessel_schedule.asp
Scroll down and you will see this info.
PATRIOT
WALLENIUS AND WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN 623 2/2/2008 Discharge: VEHICLES
Load:

I hope the VPC is not extremely busy with damaged cars from the Courage. They could be backed up doing small repairs and alignment checks on all those cars.

You're driving all the way to Fredricksburg for peaches or what? lol We'll have to get some of the guys together when you're in town.

Thanks for the links. The discharge of vehicles on the 2nd is even better for me I hope. I thought the boat would not get there until the 3rd.

The Courage was in NJ or NY wasn't it? I do not think it would affect SC.

In regards to Fredricksburg, me and some of my Harley friends are riding down to the hill country. Supposed to be great roads for motorcycles.

See ya on the road....

vinkar · 01-31-2008, 12:13 PM

FYI for those of you on the Patriot.

Using the link that 08TXbimmer gave me, I see that the Patriot has moved the discharge of vehicles out by two days.

This means I will probably have to take delivery of my bimmer in the middle of the week.

I guess I will have to burn some vacation days and take the rest of the week off to play.

01-13-2008, 11:34 AM	#1
steviebmw Enlisted Member 1 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Florida iTrader: (0)	Anyone Got A BIMMER Leaving Bremerhaven on the PATRIOT Hoping my 335i coupe will be leaving on 01/15/08 for Charleston, SC..
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01-13-2008, 01:50 PM	#2
08TXbimmer Built to Fight 11 Rep 268 Posts Drives: '08 e90 Montego Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	My SA got word from Port Charlston that my car was leaving Brem on the 15th. I'm assuming it's the Patriot. It better be on that boat because my car was completed on Nov. 27th and has yet to ship after sitting at the dock for over 6 weeks!!! We'll see in a few days when the WWL web site is updated with my VIN.
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01-15-2008, 03:07 PM	#3
08TXbimmer Built to Fight 11 Rep 268 Posts Drives: '08 e90 Montego Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	Any word?
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01-15-2008, 03:40 PM	#4
Uberdude328i Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 263 Posts Drives: 97 328i, 08 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ATL iTrader: (0)	I just called the 800 number. It says waiting for a vessel. Now, the dealer is supposed to get the information on boats, right? My car was waiting for a vessel all day yesterday. I'm hoping and praying its on the Patriot.
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01-15-2008, 09:05 PM	#5
08TXbimmer Built to Fight 11 Rep 268 Posts Drives: '08 e90 Montego Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	800# says same thing for me as well. I had my SA check to make sure i'm on the boat but he said the system was down and would get back to me. I also checked the carriers site and still nothing.
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01-15-2008, 09:16 PM	#6
steviebmw Enlisted Member 1 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Florida iTrader: (0)	Same here guys.. I've heard that the vessel can be 3-4 days out to sea before it registers on either site.. Kinda Sucks big time not knowing....
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01-15-2008, 09:22 PM	#7
rcw119 First Lieutenant 116 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 16 F82 Sakhir Orange Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	My car was on the last trip for Patriot. I recommend reading some of the posts in that thread. It will give you some links to websites to track the ship. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99955 For those wondering if you are on Patriot I recommending checkin the shippers website under Auto Cargo tracking by entering your VIN. Your CA also has the best updates. Good luck and enjoy the waiting. Have fun by watching the ship cross the Atlantic. __________________ Rob - rcw119 - 2016 F82 - 6MT - Sakhir Orange - 2014 E84 xDrive28i - Valencia Orange - 2008 E92 335i - 6MT - Sparkling Graphite (Retired)
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01-15-2008, 09:38 PM	#8
08TXbimmer Built to Fight 11 Rep 268 Posts Drives: '08 e90 Montego Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info. I've been there done that with that thread. VERY helpful! I guess it's just the same ol' "hurry up and wait" I've aged 5 years in the past 2 months that I've been waiting for my car to ship. lol
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rcw119 First Lieutenant 116 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 16 F82 Sakhir Orange Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	The good news is that all of the hype and buildup during the wait is met and surpassed with the car that is delivered. It surpasses expectations. __________________ Rob - rcw119 - 2016 F82 - 6MT - Sakhir Orange - 2014 E84 xDrive28i - Valencia Orange - 2008 E92 335i - 6MT - Sparkling Graphite (Retired)
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01-16-2008, 09:02 AM	#10
08TXbimmer Built to Fight 11 Rep 268 Posts Drives: '08 e90 Montego Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	I'll have to agree since you have a 335i! Way more fun than my 328i coming in. I'm a truck guy so this will be my first "official" car that I own. I'm sure it will be fun non the less
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01-16-2008, 09:07 AM	#11
08TXbimmer Built to Fight 11 Rep 268 Posts Drives: '08 e90 Montego Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	THIS JUST IN!!! Got word from my SA that my car did in fact leave yesterday on the Patriot!!!!!!! Schedule to hit Charleston on Feb 2nd. FINALLY, it only took 6 1/2 weeks of sitting at the dock to get on a boat! Now I have to keep my fingers crossed that the boat doesnt "tip" and total my car.
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01-16-2008, 12:21 PM	#12
Carolyn0944 Private First Class 1 Rep 169 Posts Drives: 08 335i cv blk sapph/saddle Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pineville, LA iTrader: (0)	Since I'm in Louisiana would anyone happen to know where my vehicle would port....east coast or west....I would think maybe SC but who knows...got a VIN today and due out of production today
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steviebmw Enlisted Member 1 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Florida iTrader: (0)	Thought mine would leave on the Patriot but CA emailed me today and stated that it left aboard the K-Line Vessel: Caribbean Highway on 01/15/08 and is expected in Charleston, SC around 01/30/08. Anyone Know how to track K-Line Vessels?
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01-17-2008, 08:59 PM	#16
08TXbimmer Built to Fight 11 Rep 268 Posts Drives: '08 e90 Montego Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	My VIN finally showed up on the WWL web site. It's FINALLY official!!! ETA of 2/2/08 to South Carolina! Anybody else with me?
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01-25-2008, 03:56 PM	#17
vinkar New Member 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 08 328i conver, Black Sapphire Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Shreveport, LA iTrader: (0)	I am on the Patriot also.... I can't wait! It should be in my hands on Feb 8th. I have already gone out and got all the cleaning material to keep her nice and clean. I registered two days ago to track the Patriot but have not gotten the info. needed to log on the tracking site. Once I get logged on I will update.
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01-28-2008, 10:41 AM	#20
08TXbimmer Built to Fight 11 Rep 268 Posts Drives: '08 e90 Montego Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	The sip tracking web site I gave you doesnt require a log in. It updates a couple times a day usually. Charleston shows the Patriot arriving on 2/2/08 still. Here is the link... http://www.scspa.com/vessel_schedule.asp Scroll down and you will see this info. PATRIOT WALLENIUS AND WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN 623 2/2/2008 Discharge: VEHICLES Load: I hope the VPC is not extremely busy with damaged cars from the Courage. They could be backed up doing small repairs and alignment checks on all those cars. You're driving all the way to Fredricksburg for peaches or what? lol We'll have to get some of the guys together when you're in town.
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01-31-2008, 12:13 PM	#22
vinkar New Member 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 08 328i conver, Black Sapphire Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Shreveport, LA iTrader: (0)	Discharge Date For The Patriot In Sc Moved Out Two Days!!! FYI for those of you on the Patriot. Using the link that 08TXbimmer gave me, I see that the Patriot has moved the discharge of vehicles out by two days. This means I will probably have to take delivery of my bimmer in the middle of the week. I guess I will have to burn some vacation days and take the rest of the week off to play.
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