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Pointerman · 08-10-2011, 01:45 PM

My car is due in port in San Diego at 5 AM on 8/16 (yeah!). My dealer is saying that I should be able to pick the car up from them on 8/20 (dealer is in Mt. View CA, aka San Franciso Bay area). I need to book a clear bra install and I am wondering if you all think my dealer is being overly optimistic on the availability date or if that is reasonable (assuming car has sustained no damage during transit).

atruelunatic · 08-10-2011, 02:30 PM

Sorry, couldn't figure out how to PM you. But this is off topic a bit, my dealership where I'm waiting to get my M delivered is close by (Fremont) and I'm also waiting for delivery. It just got put into "released to carrier, waiting for port exit" status. How long did it take from that status to actually exiting to your expected arrival at port?

boothguy · 08-10-2011, 02:50 PM

Your dealer would seem to be way optimistic. My dealer, who is only about an hour's drive from Port Hueneme, has said they're seeing port-to-dealership times of 10-14 days currently.

You said your car's coming into San Diego? Are you sure it's not Port Hueneme, which is where all new BMWs come for this part of the world?

Pointerman · 08-10-2011, 03:16 PM

Yes, going to Port Hueneme. Thought that was in San Diego, but just looked and it is much closer to LA. 10-14 days is likely the time for a car that is not already sold. They process the priority (already sold) cars first. Still think 4 days might be aggressive, but I doubt it is 10 days.

Pointerman · 08-10-2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by atruelunatic

Sorry, couldn't figure out how to PM you. But this is off topic a bit, my dealership where I'm waiting to get my M delivered is close by (Fremont) and I'm also waiting for delivery. It just got put into "released to carrier, waiting for port exit" status. How long did it take from that status to actually exiting to your expected arrival at port?

My car sat at Bremerhaven for about 4 days. I believe my car shipped on 7/22 if I recall correctly. It is due in the US on 8/16.

atruelunatic · 08-10-2011, 06:53 PM

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My car sat at Bremerhaven for about 4 days. I believe my car shipped on 7/22 if I recall correctly. It is due in the US on 8/16.

Oh man, that hurts to hear. I kept being told that it's expected late August for my delivery. But it just finished production on the 4th and is waiting for port exit now. At your rate, I guess I'll be looking at September. =/ Also, I guess there'll be 2 new M3s in your area as I'll be in Stockton soon.

Benjjman007 · 08-10-2011, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by atruelunatic

Oh man, that hurts to hear. I kept being told that it's expected late August for my delivery. But it just finished production on the 4th and is waiting for port exit now. At your rate, I guess I'll be looking at September. =/ Also, I guess there'll be 2 new M3s in your area as I'll be in Stockton soon.

I wish my boat was getting in on 8/16. Right now DCS is showing 8/26 as my arrival. I might be lucky and get mine this month.

Pointerman · 08-11-2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by atruelunatic

Oh man, that hurts to hear. I kept being told that it's expected late August for my delivery. But it just finished production on the 4th and is waiting for port exit now. At your rate, I guess I'll be looking at September. =/ Also, I guess there'll be 2 new M3s in your area as I'll be in Stockton soon.

Stockton? Keep your car garaged, put an alarm on your house and lock your keys in a safe every night.

Seriously though; are you buying a house out here or what?

atruelunatic · 08-12-2011, 01:06 PM

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Stockton? Keep your car garaged, put an alarm on your house and lock your keys in a safe every night.

Seriously though; are you buying a house out here or what?

I'm still a student at UOP, just got back from a co-op from Hawaii for the mech eng program to do work instead of take classes, but finish at the same time. I'll be renting a house in a gated community, and of course will keep it locked, I've been in Stockton a few years now and definitely know how it is. Parents are putting me on fully covered insurance too so they said not to worry about it too much. Just got a, "Waiting for vessel" status. Hopefully it'll get on the 8/14 boat as I heard someone mention that date. But the wait is really agonizing. Glad to see you're getting really close!

Pointerman · 08-12-2011, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by atruelunatic

I'm still a student at UOP, just got back from a co-op from Hawaii for the mech eng program to do work instead of take classes, but finish at the same time. I'll be renting a house in a gated community, and of course will keep it locked, I've been in Stockton a few years now and definitely know how it is. Parents are putting me on fully covered insurance too so they said not to worry about it too much. Just got a, "Waiting for vessel" status. Hopefully it'll get on the 8/14 boat as I heard someone mention that date. But the wait is really agonizing. Glad to see you're getting really close!

Good for you. UOP is a beautiful campus. Enjoy the car.

boothguy · 08-14-2011, 12:51 PM

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10-14 days is likely the time for a car that is not already sold. They process the priority (already sold) cars first. Still think 4 days might be aggressive, but I doubt it is 10 days.

Yes, I'm talking about 10-14 days for a Priority 1 (already sold) car. Four days is nowhere close to realistic. Just had confirmation from my CA that mine "..absolutely flew through US Customs.." (he had requested an expedite before the ship docked) and that my car will be at the dealership 10 days after the vessel docked.

atruelunatic · 08-15-2011, 02:03 PM

Sorry for the hijack, but just got word mine is on a boat and is scheduled to be at dealership on 9/10. =[ So far from now. Order was placed on 6/22, almost a 3 month wait. Jealous you're so close to your delivery date.

Pointerman · 08-15-2011, 05:09 PM

My car is getting ready to enter US waters. Getting close...

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Pointerman Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Manteca, CA iTrader: (0)	Realistic timeline My car is due in port in San Diego at 5 AM on 8/16 (yeah!). My dealer is saying that I should be able to pick the car up from them on 8/20 (dealer is in Mt. View CA, aka San Franciso Bay area). I need to book a clear bra install and I am wondering if you all think my dealer is being overly optimistic on the availability date or if that is reasonable (assuming car has sustained no damage during transit).
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atruelunatic Lieutenant 96 Rep 473 Posts Drives: n/a Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1)	Sorry, couldn't figure out how to PM you. But this is off topic a bit, my dealership where I'm waiting to get my M delivered is close by (Fremont) and I'm also waiting for delivery. It just got put into "released to carrier, waiting for port exit" status. How long did it take from that status to actually exiting to your expected arrival at port?
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boothguy Piacere di Guidare 3 Rep 84 Posts Drives: '11 E93 M3, 5-11 ED Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vista, CA iTrader: (0)	Your dealer would seem to be way optimistic. My dealer, who is only about an hour's drive from Port Hueneme, has said they're seeing port-to-dealership times of 10-14 days currently. You said your car's coming into San Diego? Are you sure it's not Port Hueneme, which is where all new BMWs come for this part of the world?
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Pointerman Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Manteca, CA iTrader: (0)	Yes, going to Port Hueneme. Thought that was in San Diego, but just looked and it is much closer to LA. 10-14 days is likely the time for a car that is not already sold. They process the priority (already sold) cars first. Still think 4 days might be aggressive, but I doubt it is 10 days.
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atruelunatic Lieutenant 96 Rep 473 Posts Drives: n/a Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1)	Sorry for the hijack, but just got word mine is on a boat and is scheduled to be at dealership on 9/10. =[ So far from now. Order was placed on 6/22, almost a 3 month wait. Jealous you're so close to your delivery date.
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Pointerman Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Manteca, CA iTrader: (0)	My car is getting ready to enter US waters. Getting close...
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