[emaraszek]

Progress so far with my M440

Order received: 9/8/2020
Scheduled for production: 9/8/2020
Production begins: 9/24/2020

Looks like there's still a significant backlog since mine sat for over 2 weeks before production started

[Casone238]

I'm still at the port in NJ my CA told me it should be there by Saturday but I'm not going to pick it up that day I'm go the following Saturday

[bokmeipai]

Originally Posted by Casone238

I'm still at the port in NJ my CA told me it should be there by Saturday but I'm not going to pick it up that day I'm go the following Saturday

Didn't you post earlier that it should be there by Friday ?

[Casone238]

Originally Posted by bokmeipai

Didn't you post earlier that it should be there by Friday ?

According to info the CA sent me it arrives at the dealership Friday but I'll be able to take delivery Saturday

[aasaeedi]

The status for my car has moved to "Final Assembly" state and I can't wait for it to be shipped.

Apologies if this has been answered before, but is there a way for me to tell if my 2021 330e is being produced in Mexico or Germany? I asked the Genius, and she didn't know.

[H433x0n]

I did some e-stalking of my car and found some potentially interesting info for those that are currently stuck in the "Ready For Transport" stage.

I looked at the schedule for the Altamira port and it looks like the vessel "HONOR-NB023" may be the ship our cars are loaded on. It's the only vehicle carrier that fits our criteria that is on the schedule. It departed from Galveston as well (there's a BMW vehicle distribution center in Galveston). It's set to arrive on 9/26/2020.

Take this with a grain of salt, some of my underlying assumptions could be wrong.

[mf44]

Originally Posted by aasaeedi

The status for my car has moved to "Final Assembly" state and I can't wait for it to be shipped.

Apologies if this has been answered before, but is there a way for me to tell if my 2021 330e is being produced in Mexico or Germany? I asked the Genius, and she didn't know.

The first letter of the VIN indicates place of manufacture. A 3 means Mexico.

[mf44]

Originally Posted by H433x0n

I did some e-stalking of my car and found some potentially interesting info for those that are currently stuck in the "Ready For Transport" stage.

I looked at the schedule for the Altamira port and it looks like the vessel "HONOR-NB023" may be the ship our cars are loaded on. It's the only vehicle carrier that fits our criteria that is on the schedule. It departed from Galveston as well (there's a BMW vehicle distribution center in Galveston). It's set to arrive on 9/26/2020.

Take this with a grain of salt, some of my underlying assumptions could be wrong.

Well that would be a wonderful surprise if true!

[H433x0n]

Originally Posted by mf44

Well that would be a wonderful surprise if true!

If I’m right, that would have the cars departing on September 27th. According to my dealer it’s usually 10 days until the cars get to the dealer once they’re on the boat.

Maybe it’s wishful thinking.. who knows.

[aasaeedi]

Originally Posted by mf44

The first letter of the VIN indicates place of manufacture. A 3 means Mexico.

Thanks my VIM starts with 3M. Do you know what that means?

[mf44]

Originally Posted by aasaeedi

Thanks my VIM starts with 3M. Do you know what that means?

If it starts with a 3, it's Mexican.

[cc009]

Originally Posted by H433x0n

I did some e-stalking of my car and found some potentially interesting info for those that are currently stuck in the "Ready For Transport" stage.

I looked at the schedule for the Altamira port and it looks like the vessel "HONOR-NB023" may be the ship our cars are loaded on. It's the only vehicle carrier that fits our criteria that is on the schedule. It departed from Galveston as well (there's a BMW vehicle distribution center in Galveston). It's set to arrive on 9/26/2020.

Take this with a grain of salt, some of my underlying assumptions could be wrong.

Hey if that is true that is going to amazing news! Do all cars always go out of Altamira port or can it differ?

And with your 10 day estimate are you on the east coast?

[H433x0n]

Originally Posted by cc009

Hey if that is true that is going to amazing news! Do all cars always go out of Altamira port or can it differ?

And with your 10 day estimate are you on the east coast?

Yeah, I’m in Auburn/Opelika, Alabama. The dealer I’m getting the car from is in Atlanta.

As far as them always leaving Altamira.. that’s one thing I’m not sure of. The last batch did leave from Altamira though.

[mf44]

I wonder if west coast cars use a port on the west coast of Mexico. Would save some transport time if so.

[jdbimmer]

Originally Posted by Casone238

According to info the CA sent me it arrives at the dealership Friday but I'll be able to take delivery Saturday

So much for waiting for October?

My car now says "at the dealership". Next Thursday it is

[BLG19]

Originally Posted by jdbimmer

So much for waiting for October?

My car now says "at the dealership". Next Thursday it is

For what it's worth, and I'm not thrilled about it, but my M340 was delivered to Baltimore on 9/16. The port installed options finished on 9/21... and it still hasn't moved from the port!! I live 30 miles from the port, how hard is it to transport a a car???? Btw I'm watching a rerun of Top Gear so I might be channeling a bit of Clarkson.

Anyways, if the Oct deals are better as folks have assumed, then I'm better off for this lag in delivery. I'm financing (not leasing) so hope it works in my favor.

[Casone238]

Originally Posted by jdbimmer

So much for waiting for October?

My car now says "at the dealership". Next Thursday it is

Originally Posted by BLG19

For what it's worth, and I'm not thrilled about it, but my M340 was delivered to Baltimore on 9/16. The port installed options finished on 9/21... and it still hasn't moved from the port!! I live 30 miles from the port, how hard is it to transport a a car???? Btw I'm watching a rerun of Top Gear so I might be channeling a bit of Clarkson.

Anyways, if the Oct deals are better as folks have assumed, then I'm better off for this lag in delivery. I'm financing (not leasing) so hope it works in my favor.

Your brave, I would wait until October first it's a few more days, if the incentives are better you you never know lol

my dealer is also about a 15-20 min drive from the port, probably if your loyalty customer and they increase that incentive.

[jdbimmer]

Originally Posted by Casone238

Your brave, I would wait until October first it's a few more days, if the incentives are better you you never know lol

my dealer is also about a 15-20 min drive from the port, probably if your loyalty customer and they increase that incentive.

Oh, I am. I thought you were saying you were picking up on Saturday. I already have an appointment for delivery on Thursday. Tint is scheduled for Friday

[Casone238]

Originally Posted by jdbimmer

Oh, I am. I thought you were saying you were picking up on Saturday. I already have an appointment for delivery on Thursday. Tint is scheduled for Friday

I want to pick it up Thursday but my schedule is about to change and currently I'm working basically during there business hours. I already have the tints set up, and kinda have a ceramic coating lined up.

[carguy19]

Originally Posted by H433x0n

I did some e-stalking of my car and found some potentially interesting info for those that are currently stuck in the "Ready For Transport" stage.

I looked at the schedule for the Altamira port and it looks like the vessel "HONOR-NB023" may be the ship our cars are loaded on. It's the only vehicle carrier that fits our criteria that is on the schedule. It departed from Galveston as well (there's a BMW vehicle distribution center in Galveston). It's set to arrive on 9/26/2020.

Take this with a grain of salt, some of my underlying assumptions could be wrong.

There are a few vehicle carriers arriving in Altamira over the next 3-5 days. I hope your car and my car make it onto one of them.

Don't forget, BMWs are not the only cars that get transported out of that port, there are factories for VW, Audi and Ford all nearby that port. So some of the carriers may be carrying other make vehicles. Lets cross our fingers.

[mf44]

Originally Posted by carguy19

There are a few vehicle carriers arriving in Altamira over the next 3-5 days. I hope your car and my car make it onto one of them.

Don't forget, BMWs are not the only cars that get transported out of that port, there are factories for VW, Audi and Ford all nearby that port. So some of the carriers may be carrying other make vehicles. Lets cross our fingers.

Given that almost all of the recent ships transporting BMWs from Mexico (based on this thread at least) are GLOVIS vessels, I wouldn't hold out a lot of hope of getting on one of the roll on/roll off vessels arriving in the next week or two, since none are GLOVIS.

[carguy19]

Originally Posted by mf44

Given that almost all of the recent ships transporting BMWs from Mexico (based on this thread at least) are GLOVIS vessels, I wouldn't hold out a lot of hope of getting on one of the roll on/roll off vessels arriving in the next week or two, since none are GLOVIS.

GLOVIS COURAGE is one of those arriving in the next few days. i hope everyone waiting gets on that one.