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      03-19-2020, 09:06 AM   #45
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Just got a call from the dealership—there's a recall on my car for a seatbelt issue. So its been sitting at the port for a week because of this. And the worst part is that there's no fix for it yet.

I understand this stuff happens, but what a way to start the BMW ownership experience lol. Hopefully it'll get fixed soon.
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      03-19-2020, 10:22 AM   #46
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Just got a call from the dealership—there's a recall on my car for a seatbelt issue. So its been sitting at the port for a week because of this. And the worst part is that there's no fix for it yet.

I understand this stuff happens, but what a way to start the BMW ownership experience lol. Hopefully it'll get fixed soon.
Mine came from Germany but sat at the port for about 10 days before moving again
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Just got a call from the dealership—there's a recall on my car for a seatbelt issue. So its been sitting at the port for a week because of this. And the worst part is that there's no fix for it yet.

I understand this stuff happens, but what a way to start the BMW ownership experience lol. Hopefully it'll get fixed soon.
Well, that sucks. Hopefully it a fix will happen soon. I wonder if ours has the same recall and squeaked by just in time.
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I'm waiting to get my car too, was told yesterday that my 330xi (after sitting at the port 4 weeks), was finally enroute in a vehicle cargo ship named "Glover Sirius" for shipment to Charleston and then on to Spartanburg POC hoping no more delays
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And just as this plant is set to close through 4/19, my tracker jumped 3 steps today.
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And just as this plant is set to close through 4/19, my tracker jumped 3 steps today.
Mine has been in "production begins" status for over a week now. When I called the tracking hotline, it said the expected completion date is 04/23. Order was placed on 03/17.
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And just as this plant is set to close through 4/19, my tracker jumped 3 steps today.
Mine has been in "production begins" status for over a week now. When I called the tracking hotline, it said the expected completion date is 04/23. Order was placed on 03/17.
That's pretty quick. Mine sat in production begins for about 2.5 weeks. I ordered 2/26 and expected completion is 4/18 but the plant in MX closed today through 4/19 so we'll see how long it really takes. I actually moved an extra step today to "assembly in progress".
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Shipping from Mexico?

I have seen all of the posts about shipping from Germany, but do they actually put vehicles on ships from Mexico to the US? I just ordered my car and it got moved to production today (VIN is assigned). I live in New Orleans, so it is only about 1100 miles away. Anyone have updates from this factory?
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I have seen all of the posts about shipping from Germany, but do they actually put vehicles on ships from Mexico to the US? I just ordered my car and it got moved to production today (VIN is assigned). I live in New Orleans, so it is only about 1100 miles away. Anyone have updates from this factory?
Not sure how they transport from Mexico to the US. I read a post where someone mentioned they may put them on a ship to Brunswick for East coast deliveries.
Mine has been sitting at the factory ready for transport since June 8th. Once its on it's way, I'll be able to answer your question. I'm in South Florida so I'm guessing it could come via land or sea.
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I have seen all of the posts about shipping from Germany, but do they actually put vehicles on ships from Mexico to the US? I just ordered my car and it got moved to production today (VIN is assigned). I live in New Orleans, so it is only about 1100 miles away. Anyone have updates from this factory?
What is your production completion date? Mine started production on June 19 and is expected to be completed in July 10.
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Ok, so this is what I found out. They do put the cars on a ship from Mexico. Mine is on one right now. The ships first go to Galveston TX then to Brunswick GA where BMW has Vehicle Distribution Centers, then they truck them to the dealer. I'm not sure if there are any stops between the two locations, or where the ship goes after Brunswick.
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Interesting! I wonder if they truck them to the seaport or is there a rail line? The plant appears to be about 425-450 km from the water if you look straight east to Tampico.
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I found out that my car is destined for Galveston from Mexico and it is finishing the production line today.
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The ships from Mexico (Port Veracruz) going east usually stop in this order: Galveston, Brunswick, Baltimore and Port Jersey.
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Hello,

I’m new to the forum here, and am looking for some insight into shipping times. I recently (in March) ordered my first BMW, a M340i. Production was complete in mid-June and since June 24 it has been in “ready for transport” phase of production. Neither the dealer nor the BMW genesis has been able to provide me any explanation on why it’s been almost a month and the car has not progressed passed the “ready for transport” stage. I’ve certainly been patient and understand the supply chain issues with COVID etc., but this just seems odd.

Has anyone else here placed an order for an M340i since March of this year and taken delivery from one produced in Mexico?

Appreciate any thoughts.
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Hello,

I’m new to the forum here, and am looking for some insight into shipping times. I recently (in March) ordered my first BMW, a M340i. Production was complete in mid-June and since June 24 it has been in “ready for transport” phase of production. Neither the dealer nor the BMW genesis has been able to provide me any explanation on why it’s been almost a month and the car has not progressed passed the “ready for transport” stage. I’ve certainly been patient and understand the supply chain issues with COVID etc., but this just seems odd.

Has anyone else here placed an order for an M340i since March of this year and taken delivery from one produced in Mexico?

Appreciate any thoughts.
This post could provide some insight in how long delivery took from Mexico (post #1 and #14)https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1739967.
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Hello,

I’m new to the forum here, and am looking for some insight into shipping times. I recently (in March) ordered my first BMW, a M340i. Production was complete in mid-June and since June 24 it has been in “ready for transport” phase of production. Neither the dealer nor the BMW genesis has been able to provide me any explanation on why it’s been almost a month and the car has not progressed passed the “ready for transport” stage. I’ve certainly been patient and understand the supply chain issues with COVID etc., but this just seems odd.

Has anyone else here placed an order for an M340i since March of this year and taken delivery from one produced in Mexico?

Appreciate any thoughts.
I'm same situation like you. Nut my dealer helped to email Mexico plant and leant my car already at port last week, it should load on vessel departure 7/20 with ETA Oxnard, CA 7/25
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Thanks for insight. I’ll try to get my dealer to do the same.
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Hello,

I’m new to the forum here, and am looking for some insight into shipping times. I recently (in March) ordered my first BMW, a M340i. Production was complete in mid-June and since June 24 it has been in “ready for transport” phase of production. Neither the dealer nor the BMW genesis has been able to provide me any explanation on why it’s been almost a month and the car has not progressed passed the “ready for transport” stage. I’ve certainly been patient and understand the supply chain issues with COVID etc., but this just seems odd.

Has anyone else here placed an order for an M340i since March of this year and taken delivery from one produced in Mexico?

Appreciate any thoughts.
I too placed an order for a 330i in March (16th) for one built in Mexico. I just took delivery of it on July 15th.

I found that the tracking info on BMW's website is not always accurate. A lot of the steps were never listed. Also, the tracker showed that my vehicle had arrived at the dealership on July 10th, but my SA told me it arrived a couple of days later. I too was in "ready for transport" status for 17 days , but then it went to "dispatched from factory" to "in transit" in 24 hours and was already on the ship at that point.

Here is a breakdown of the tracking data. The dates might be off by a day on some data points.

03/16 - order placed.
03/17 - scheduled for production.
03/20 - production begins. (VIN # assigned)
06/01 - entering assembly line.
06/05 - final assembly.
06/08 - ready for transport.
06/25 - dispatched from factory.
06/26 - in transit. (already on the ship)
07/06 - at the port (Brunswick)
07/08 - in transit
07/10 - at dealership. (although dealer said it wasn't there yet)
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Thanks for insight. I’ll try to get my dealer to do the same.
no problem! I'm not sure the schedule to East Coast. Hope you get it soon too!
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