March '08 Production Thread

Archangel621 · 03-27-2008, 07:51 AM

Updated schedule:

2/19 - Ordered
2/26 - Production Begins
3/4 - Production Complete
3/8 - Leaves Germany on the Boheme
3/25 - Arrives in New York
3/26 - Listed as discharged from ship

On schedule for about 6 weeks...

Hunter399 · 03-27-2008, 07:52 AM

Nice!

You should have your car by the end of the month!

rdsport323 · 03-27-2008, 08:06 AM

Mine finally changed to "Released to carrier, awaiting transport to port of exit"... sounds almost the same as the one before... whats the difference?

Archangel621 · 03-27-2008, 08:09 AM

That actually sounds like it happens before your last status. I wouldn't rely too much on BMW's system. Use it as a general outline.

Keep checking the shipping site, instead. They will most likely update before BMW.

Streetfish · 03-27-2008, 09:00 AM

Ordered: 3/20 (changed an existing order)
Started Production: 3/25
Estimated Production Complete: 3/31

holson · 03-27-2008, 10:24 AM

still in the 'Paint Shop' since last thursday. Estimated production complete date is today...

3 weeks and counting..

amjustice · 03-27-2008, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by holson

still in the 'Paint Shop' since last thursday. Estimated production complete date is today...

3 weeks and counting..

Where do you get updates from like in the paint shop? I havent gotten any updates from the OC website, on the BMWNA phone number all they have told me so far is that my car is in production and should be done on the 31st.

holson · 03-27-2008, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amjustice

Where do you get updates from like in the paint shop? I havent gotten any updates from the OC website, on the BMWNA phone number all they have told me so far is that my car is in production and should be done on the 31st.

the 1800# actually - but the car seems to be stuck at the paint shop for 6 days...

fogtop · 03-27-2008, 02:04 PM

Cross-post from the Integrity thread since it may be of more general interest:

My car was "discharged" from Integrity on the 25th according to the W&W info. The OC web page and the 800 number haven't updated in a while; the customer service rep at the 800 number said they had no further information, and that they wouldn't be getting anything more because now "the car belongs to the dealer." So I fired off an email to my salesperson and got a reply that BMW says to "expect the car by April 4th" That seems like a longish stay at the VPC. I hope that this is not because there's body work to be done. The trip from Jersey to my dealer is not a long one.... in miles anyway.

The Boheme was supposed to arrive in NY before Integrity, wasn't it? But it seems like it discharged its cars a day later?

Looking at the W&W site using the Bill of Lading method of cargo tracking it seems like there were an awful lot of vehicles discharged in NY over the past few days, so hopefully the delay is simply because they are very backed up and busy there.

There were two Integrity stops in NY. The first stop, where my car seems to have been discharged looks like it may be this place:
http://www.neautoterminal.com/
This looks like it may be a place where BMW can farm out its VPC process?
All speculation on my part. I will be happy to stop speculating and start driving.

So far, not a terrible adventure:

2/23 ordered car
2/28 scheduled for production with no confirmed production date
2/29 estimated completion 3/5
3/4 In the body shop, estimated completion 3/5
3/5 In the paint shop, estimated completion 3/5
3/10 Integrity leaves Bremerhaven
3/14 Car shows up as cargo at W&W site
3/25 Integrity arrives NYC (1 day late) and discharges car.

Good luck to those of you waiting for later ports!

chinoxs203 · 03-27-2008, 02:40 PM

in the paint shop now. est. completed 3/27 - today =)

where does it go from here?

amjustice · 03-27-2008, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by holson

the 1800# actually - but the car seems to be stuck at the paint shop for 6 days...

What other updates do they give you? Anything other than paint shop?

holson · 03-27-2008, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amjustice

What other updates do they give you? Anything other than paint shop?

that's it so far - est. completion date 3/27 *today*. We'll see I guess.

nolesontop · 03-27-2008, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chinoxs203

in the paint shop now. est. completed 3/27 - today =)

where does it go from here?

That's what mine says as well. Hopefully, it will be on its way soon.

Bamafn1 · 03-28-2008, 07:55 AM

Still waiting at the port! Production completed on the 20th, didn't get to the port until the 25th, and now the car sits and waits. Agony!

kel3 · 03-28-2008, 08:05 AM

dont worry i am at the port as well just think positive, you will have ur car sometime next week...

holson · 03-28-2008, 08:10 AM

"your vehicle production is complete and is waiting to be released to the carrier"

another month of waiting...

Bamafn1 · 03-28-2008, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kel3

dont worry i am at the port as well just think positive, you will have ur car sometime next week...

I think you misunderstand. My baby is still in the Fatherland.

Streetfish · 03-28-2008, 09:33 AM

Ordered: 3/20 (changed an existing order)
Started Production: 3/25
In the Body shop: 3/27
Estimated Production Complete: 3/31

how long on average has it been taking to go from production complete to the port of exit for Regensburg made cars?

any chance I make the 4/2 FEDORA out of Germany or do you think i will have to wait for the 4/10 BOHEME??

amjustice · 03-28-2008, 09:49 AM

Whoohoo as of today my car is in the body shop, still on track to complete Monday!!!

Streetfish · 03-28-2008, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amjustice

Whoohoo as of today my car is in the body shop, still on track to complete Monday!!!

perhaps we will be on the same ship as mine if also suposed to be finished monday. not sure if cars going to your state come in through NYC. Mine will.

Bamafn1 · 03-28-2008, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Streetfish

Ordered: 3/20 (changed an existing order)
Started Production: 3/25
In the Body shop: 3/27
Estimated Production Complete: 3/31

how long on average has it been taking to go from production complete to the port of exit for Regensburg made cars?

any chance I make the 4/2 FEDORA out of Germany or do you think i will have to wait for the 4/10 BOHEME??

I would guess that you won't make the boat on the 2nd, and it might be a long wait until you get on a boat. It all depends on what's in front of you at the port.

Archangel621 · 03-28-2008, 11:38 AM

Mine made it out 4 days after production was completed. You could probably make it on the Courage on the 9th or a KLine ship a couple days before then (if there is one).

I wouldn't count on making it out on 4/2. Not that I want to burst your bubble but it's just what I've observed over the last month or so.

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Archangel621 Private First Class 2 Rep 121 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 335is Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Philly, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	Updated schedule: 2/19 - Ordered 2/26 - Production Begins 3/4 - Production Complete 3/8 - Leaves Germany on the Boheme 3/25 - Arrives in New York 3/26 - Listed as discharged from ship On schedule for about 6 weeks... __________________ 2011 335is Coupe: Black Sapphire \| Black Dakota \| Dark Glacier Aluminum \| 19" Style 313 Wheels \| Premium \| DCT \| Heated Seats \| Smartphone Integration \| Nav \| iPod/USB \| HK Sound \| Sat Radio
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03-27-2008, 08:06 AM	#223
rdsport323 Captain 50 Rep 879 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: OC, CA iTrader: (0)	Mine finally changed to "Released to carrier, awaiting transport to port of exit"... sounds almost the same as the one before... whats the difference?
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03-27-2008, 08:09 AM	#224
Archangel621 Private First Class 2 Rep 121 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 335is Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Philly, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	That actually sounds like it happens before your last status. I wouldn't rely too much on BMW's system. Use it as a general outline. Keep checking the shipping site, instead. They will most likely update before BMW. __________________ 2011 335is Coupe: Black Sapphire \| Black Dakota \| Dark Glacier Aluminum \| 19" Style 313 Wheels \| Premium \| DCT \| Heated Seats \| Smartphone Integration \| Nav \| iPod/USB \| HK Sound \| Sat Radio
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03-27-2008, 09:00 AM	#225
Streetfish Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 297 Posts Drives: 2011 535i xdrive Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Ordered: 3/20 (changed an existing order) Started Production: 3/25 Estimated Production Complete: 3/31
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03-27-2008, 10:24 AM	#226
holson First Lieutenant 10 Rep 348 Posts Drives: Enterprise Rent-A-Car Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Watertown, MA iTrader: (0)	still in the 'Paint Shop' since last thursday. Estimated production complete date is today... 3 weeks and counting.. __________________ --
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03-27-2008, 02:04 PM	#229
fogtop New Member 0 Rep 19 Posts Drives: Jet Black '08 328 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Cross-post from the Integrity thread since it may be of more general interest: My car was "discharged" from Integrity on the 25th according to the W&W info. The OC web page and the 800 number haven't updated in a while; the customer service rep at the 800 number said they had no further information, and that they wouldn't be getting anything more because now "the car belongs to the dealer." So I fired off an email to my salesperson and got a reply that BMW says to "expect the car by April 4th" That seems like a longish stay at the VPC. I hope that this is not because there's body work to be done. The trip from Jersey to my dealer is not a long one.... in miles anyway. The Boheme was supposed to arrive in NY before Integrity, wasn't it? But it seems like it discharged its cars a day later? Looking at the W&W site using the Bill of Lading method of cargo tracking it seems like there were an awful lot of vehicles discharged in NY over the past few days, so hopefully the delay is simply because they are very backed up and busy there. There were two Integrity stops in NY. The first stop, where my car seems to have been discharged looks like it may be this place: http://www.neautoterminal.com/ This looks like it may be a place where BMW can farm out its VPC process? All speculation on my part. I will be happy to stop speculating and start driving. So far, not a terrible adventure: 2/23 ordered car 2/28 scheduled for production with no confirmed production date 2/29 estimated completion 3/5 3/4 In the body shop, estimated completion 3/5 3/5 In the paint shop, estimated completion 3/5 3/10 Integrity leaves Bremerhaven 3/14 Car shows up as cargo at W&W site 3/25 Integrity arrives NYC (1 day late) and discharges car. Good luck to those of you waiting for later ports!
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chinoxs203 Major 122 Rep 1,369 Posts Drives: 08 E92 335xi AW Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (7)	in the paint shop now. est. completed 3/27 - today =) where does it go from here?
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03-28-2008, 07:55 AM	#234
Bamafn1 Private First Class 3 Rep 142 Posts Drives: 2011 328xi M Sport Black/Black Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	Still waiting at the port! Production completed on the 20th, didn't get to the port until the 25th, and now the car sits and waits. Agony! __________________ 11 328xiS Black Sapphire Met, ZMP, ZPP, ZVP, Xenon, SAT, NAV Go Bama, Roll Tide!
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03-28-2008, 08:05 AM	#235
kel3 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 296 Posts Drives: 2011 f10 528i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston Ma iTrader: (0)	dont worry i am at the port as well just think positive, you will have ur car sometime next week...
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holson First Lieutenant 10 Rep 348 Posts Drives: Enterprise Rent-A-Car Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Watertown, MA iTrader: (0)	"your vehicle production is complete and is waiting to be released to the carrier" another month of waiting... __________________ --
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03-28-2008, 09:33 AM	#238
Streetfish Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 297 Posts Drives: 2011 535i xdrive Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Ordered: 3/20 (changed an existing order) Started Production: 3/25 In the Body shop: 3/27 Estimated Production Complete: 3/31 how long on average has it been taking to go from production complete to the port of exit for Regensburg made cars? any chance I make the 4/2 FEDORA out of Germany or do you think i will have to wait for the 4/10 BOHEME??
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03-28-2008, 09:49 AM	#239
amjustice Private First Class 6 Rep 113 Posts Drives: '08 335i 6MT, Montego Blue Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Montgomery, IL iTrader: (0)	Whoohoo as of today my car is in the body shop, still on track to complete Monday!!!
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03-28-2008, 11:38 AM	#242
Archangel621 Private First Class 2 Rep 121 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 335is Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Philly, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	Mine made it out 4 days after production was completed. You could probably make it on the Courage on the 9th or a KLine ship a couple days before then (if there is one). I wouldn't count on making it out on 4/2. Not that I want to burst your bubble but it's just what I've observed over the last month or so. __________________ 2011 335is Coupe: Black Sapphire \| Black Dakota \| Dark Glacier Aluminum \| 19" Style 313 Wheels \| Premium \| DCT \| Heated Seats \| Smartphone Integration \| Nav \| iPod/USB \| HK Sound \| Sat Radio
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