[bavarianboar]

Who else is on Don Carlos?

It just left Bremerhaven. I have been tracking the ship with all the tools available.

I do not have a confirmation yet, but my car finished production on September 01 and has been waiting at the port for more than 4 days. I am having a feeling it is on Don Carlos which left on September 12 and is coming to Port Hueneme.

I will check this week with my CA, for a confirmation.

Anyone else waiting for the ship?

[bavarianboar]

Got confirmation from my CA. My car IS indeed on Don Carlos.

ETA @ Port of Entry: 10/06/10

[oldirtysturdy]

my status just changed to "enroute", so hopefully mine is on the ship too. i am waiting for a confirmation from my CA

[oldirtysturdy]

just got confirmation, my car IS on the Don Carlos!

[s_diddy]

What tools are you using to track the ship? My car finally made it on the Don Carlos but I'm having the time of my life trying to get an accurate location...although its not like anything I do is going to bring it here any faster

On a separate note, does anyone know how long european delivery cars take to get processed at the VPC?

[bavarianboar]

Originally Posted by s_diddy

What tools are you using to track the ship? My car finally made it on the Don Carlos but I'm having the time of my life trying to get an accurate location...although its not like anything I do is going to bring it here any faster

On a separate note, does anyone know how long european delivery cars take to get processed at the VPC?

http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/shi...html?call=SICN

Also using Vesseltracker.com 's Google Earth layer as it allows to put things in better perspective . Images are not live (they can be upto 10 years old), data is delayed by about 24 hours for the free version of the kmz layer for Google earth!

[alfa535]

Although not a 3 Series, my 128i is on the Don Carlos too! My car completed production on 9/2.

Last I checked the ship is just west of Spain is heading directly to Panama. Hopefully, it will reach Port Hueneme before the scheduled 10/6 arrival.

I can hardly wait!

[incogNitto]

My 335i is on there...headed straight for Tropical Storm Matthew....

The storm is headed towards Florida, so hopefully it is long gone before Don Carlos gets there.

[bavarianboar]

Originally Posted by incogNitto

My 335i is on there...headed straight for Tropical Storm Matthew....

The storm is headed towards Florida, so hopefully it is long gone before Don Carlos gets there.

Approaching South America. Past Puerto Rico it seems. Should be able to avoid Matthew

[oldirtysturdy]

it should be to the canal in the next 36 hours. weather is looking good as well

[incogNitto]

Originally Posted by oldirtysturdy

it should be to the canal in the next 36 hours. weather is looking good as well

Things to do while waiting for your car to arrive:

1. Watch a documentary on the Panama Canal and how ships actually cross. Interesting stuff.

[incogNitto]

She's navigating the Canal, but sailwx.info doesn't seem to be updating. Here's a MarineTraffic.com link:

http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/def...0&type_color=7

[bavarianboar]

Originally Posted by incogNitto

She's navigating the Canal, but sailwx.info doesn't seem to be updating. Here's a MarineTraffic.com link:

http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/def...0&type_color=7

Yeah. I managed to grab some HiRes Webcam shots of A WW ship in Panama Canal, now I do not know if in fact it was DON Carlos. I will post them if anyone is interested. All of those ships look the same to me from the front.

Thanks for sharing that video, I am yet to watch it, but looks interesting.

[bavarianboar]

I took the exact same screenshot myself this afternoon. So I DID SEE the right ship!
http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/sho...9000#top_photo

[oldirtysturdy]

It's here! the Don Carlos reached Port Hueneme around 5:22 PST.

http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/def...201:22:40%20AM

[bavarianboar]

Originally Posted by oldirtysturdy

It's here! the Don Carlos reached Port Hueneme around 5:22 PST.

http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/def...201:22:40%20AM

Oh yeaah!! Was tracking all the time on marinetraffic. It made a couple of circles before it actually stopped

Well in time, now the VPC wait begins

[oldirtysturdy]

Do you have a delivery date yet? Mine isn't shipping out until the 11th with an est delivery date of 13 oct.

[Park2670]

I have a few cars on there for customers

[bavarianboar]

Originally Posted by oldirtysturdy

Do you have a delivery date yet? Mine isn't shipping out until the 11th with an est delivery date of 13 oct.

Your delivery estimate gives me a lot of hope.

Talked to my CA today and he said car can take 1 day to 10 days at VPC. Did not have an estimate yet, when it will be ready for pickup.

My dealer is located less than an hour from Port Heuneme. I believe your estimated delivery date is for the dealership to get the car. Then he may detail it or so, before he gives you a call

Good news is, there is little to no delay at VPC.

[robin0118]

Originally Posted by oldirtysturdy

Do you have a delivery date yet? Mine isn't shipping out until the 11th with an est delivery date of 13 oct.

Also, good to hear.
My e91 was on the same vessel.
Hopefully it won't take too long to AZ.

[incogNitto]

My car just cleared PDI, and is sitting on the dealer's lot waiting me to pick it up.

[s_diddy]

Originally Posted by oldirtysturdy

Do you have a delivery date yet? Mine isn't shipping out until the 11th with an est delivery date of 13 oct.

How were you able to find this out? I'm going crazy waiting for my car!!! The E.H.Harms site is doesn't show anything regarding customs clearance and the BMW phone line says still in transit...I'm dreading the infamous "customs hold."