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      09-21-2006, 08:28 AM   #89
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9/21 Patriot Location Update!

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Does the weekend affect the transport from the plant to beamerhaven or do the trucks run throught the weekend? So should I be worried about missing the boat that leaves on the 25th?

My car left for beamerhaven sometime today.

Edit: If I get on the 25th Boat it is supposed to get into the states on the 14th. I live in Dallas and am flying back to chicago to pick up the car on the 19th, then have dinner with an ex GF on the 19th, then going to a college reunion on 20th-22nd where i have dinner with my college ex GF, then have to get the car shipped to dallas by sunday afternoon. Then Flying back to dallas. I have no car for that weekend besides the e92 335i which would be a nice car to be driving for those events. Also all my mods are going to be waiting at the dealership to be put by for that weekend.

If I can get on the boat tomorrow all my worries will be solved. But prolly wont happen.

Maybe I am selfish for wanting it by that exact weekend but I think I have a few valid reasons to want it sooo bad by then.
Even if you get on the boat the 25th and it arrives in NY on the 14th I doubt you will see it in Chicago on the 19th. It usually take a week or 2 for it to go through the VPC and get to the dealer. I think it will be a real stretch to get it by the 21st.

Good luck though.

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Ninjaneer both our cars are getting off at South Carolina. Anyone else that is on the Patriot getting off at SC?

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I'm on it as well

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It usually take a week or 2 for it to go through the VPC and get to the dealer.
My dealer in Connecticut tells me that he has seen some cars the next day after coming off of the ship. My dealer keeps trying to temper my anticipation with: "The car could be here that quick, and you can see it, BUT it sometimes takes 1-2 days to get the Cert of Origin which is needed to register it".

Plus you have the transportation to Chicago issue.
A truck has to be available with a full load.
Consider asking your dealer to see if he can prioritize your car so that it is on the first truck.. Won't hurt to try. I would think that customer-sold cars have priority over dealer-stock cars.

What does your dealer tell you about past timings from ship to Chicago ?

I hope the best for you.
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add me to the Patriot as well

Just found out that my 335i is on the Patriot. I'm taking delivery of my car in NC so I guess I'll have to wait till the boat docks in Charleston. Just happy that it's almost here.
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Ninjaneer both our cars are getting off at South Carolina. Anyone else that is on the Patriot getting off at SC?

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I am going to SC too--mad about the extra 6 days--mid october is most likely now!
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Just found out that my 335i is on the Patriot. I'm taking delivery of my car in NC so I guess I'll have to wait till the boat docks in Charleston. Just happy that it's almost here.
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Ninjaneer both our cars are getting off at South Carolina. Anyone else that is on the Patriot getting off at SC?

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I was pretty close to arranging a PCD delivery, but the timing wouldn't have been great for me, and I didn't want to delay getting the car any longer.

I can't wait!
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For ease of reference I pasted the official list up on page one of the post. Thanks for compiling this.
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Just found out that my 335i is on the Patriot. I'm taking delivery of my car in NC so I guess I'll have to wait till the boat docks in Charleston. Just happy that it's almost here.
Great !

What options does your 2007 335 have ?
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It's going to be Montego blue with beige leather and light poplar trim. It's an automatic with paddle shifters, sport, cold weather, and premium packages. The rest of the options are the nav. system, sat. radio, comfort access, rear sunshade, and ipod adaptor.
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It's going to be Montego blue with beige leather and light poplar trim. It's an automatic with paddle shifters, sport, cold weather, and premium packages. The rest of the options are the nav. system, sat. radio, comfort access, rear sunshade, and ipod adaptor.
Color combo sounds nice

I guess once we all take delivery there'll be a flood of "Picked up my XYZ!" threads with a bunch of
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We look to be on track for an on-time arrival on Sunday (3:00 p.m. according to the NY/NJ Port Authority).
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Am I the only one or is this getting more painful the closer it gets?
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Headless,

At least you are able to track the Patriot. Except for port location in Europe via ais.live and your posting a photo of the Franconia in Southampton, I have not been able to track my ship. So I'm chillin'.

The Franconia is still due in Charleston on Sept 28--according to K-Line--so I've let go of it. I've got to wait a couple extra weeks anyway for PCD, so I'm a bit farther away from delivery than you.

Time for another beer! (Part of my chillin' program)

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Am I the only one or is this getting more painful the closer it gets?
You're not alone; I'm suffering from E90-itis too Everytime I see a Bimmer on the road - any Bimmer - I tell myself "soon, soon." I'm getting real good at spotting BMW symbols from far away now

You know what's sad? I'm already worried about parking it so it's safe... and I don't even have it yet But I haven't had any major probs with my current car getting dinged etc., it's just different cos this is my first major purchase - first car that I get myself
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Am I the only one or is this getting more painful the closer it gets?
Headless,

I have to admit, the closer we get to Sunday, the more anxious I get. I live in NJ and could actually get to the port if I was crazy enough to snap a photo of the Patriot.

Let's all be realistic however. This is a car. It's a hunk of steel, 4 wheels, a seat, a steering wheel, etc, etc. I too share Ninjaneer's ability to spot a BMW from far away. I've been doing it or years. For some reason, only a BMW sticks out to me, everything else is just common.

In the past few days I've been thinking to myself, "since you're about to spend $40k on a car, should anything else be considered?" and the answer is I couldn't find anything else that interests me in the least.

To me, owning a BMW is a passion. I so hope the passion isn't fiction and I'll be equally as happy a year from now. Realistically however, it's just a car but I'm hopeful the great handling, all wheel drive, comfort access, bright focusing xenon headlights and great surround sound will exceed my expectations for the next 5-10 years as I own this car.

So yes, this is painful, but also joyful. I can remember being in production, checking several times a day for an update, then being in transit on the train to the port, then expecting immediate gratification that the car was on the ship (which took 5 days), and now the visits to sailwv several times a day to see if the ship is any closer to my port.

Anyway I wish you luck and happiness with your Bimmer...and I can't wait to get mine!
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Yeah baby!! yeah!!
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According to that picture, evrybodies car is just south of my house. I would bet not more than 5-10 miles. If I went to the beach with a piar of binoculars I could probably see the ship.
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