All US-bound, non-ED production from South Africa? - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Pellik · 04-30-2012, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jgrasty

Floor mats are standard equipment (in the USA).

I understand that you were trying to be a smart-ass, but if you would of read the post before mine the poster clearly mentioned that they would ask for upgraded floor mats( due to a long wait). Thus I was just co-signing his demand.

nano10 · 09-25-2012, 07:28 PM

for those of you that took delivery of cars built in SA, how did it take for the car to be shipped from when it got on the boat to when it got to the US?? My car is going to port of exit today so just wanted to gauge how long it will be on a boat.

LongGone · 09-25-2012, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by nano10

for those of you that took delivery of cars built in SA, how did it take for the car to be shipped from when it got on the boat to when it got to the US?? My car is going to port of exit today so just wanted to gauge how long it will be on a boat.

My SA 335i was loaded on boat around July 26th, then was shipped up to Bremerhaven making multiple stops along the way. Then, it was unloaded and then reloaded to another boat, and sent to Canada, then to U.S. Mine arrived in the NJ port on Sept 6th (I am in PA). In total,..40+ days. My total wait for the car was 165 days

. I understand the frustration very well

But, the car is absolutely fantastic, very happy now, and you will be too once it is here

nano10 · 09-25-2012, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by LongGone

My SA 335i was loaded on boat around July 26th, then was shipped up to Bremerhaven making multiple stops along the way. Then, it was unloaded and then reloaded to another boat, and sent to Canada, then to U.S. Mine arrived in the NJ port on Sept 6th (I am in PA). In total,..40+ days. My total wait for the car was 165 days

. I understand the frustration very well

But, the car is absolutely fantastic, very happy now, and you will be too once it is here

i am ok with the wait i mean i want the car but i wish i knew in advance it was going to take this long. thanks for info

driver911 · 09-26-2012, 04:01 PM

My car been in port for 6 weeks now in SA and still no ship

LongGone · 09-27-2012, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by nano10

i am ok with the wait i mean i want the car but i wish i knew in advance it was going to take this long. thanks for info

This is only my story, it may be totally different for you. Possibly they ship direct to U.S. as well ? I sincerely hope you do not have the wait I did.

LongGone · 09-27-2012, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by driver911

My car been in port for 6 weeks now in SA and still no ship

That is about what my wait was too. My car was done mid-June and didn't get on a boat till end of July. It seems like its a ship a month from S/A. You missed the first one, must have have already been booked to capacity, but I would bet you are on a ship any day now. Keep the faith.

driver911 · 09-27-2012, 11:03 AM

Hope so

Mrcarcrazy · 09-27-2012, 11:15 AM

My 335i is an "F" - Munich made car. It's a PCD car if that matters?

Sharp_Cai · 09-28-2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by joey8781

Well, it seems not ALL production for 335i is in South Africa. When I questioned my dealer, they were able to trade production slots with another dealer to get me a vehicle produced in Germany. Thanks for all of the replies.

Which dealership did you place your order at? Stevens creek??? with Dave Parker?

driver911 · 09-28-2012, 01:48 PM

My car is finally on the boat

...now a month long wait from SA

vikz · 09-28-2012, 03:10 PM

German built FTW

RadRyDawg · 09-28-2012, 03:19 PM

My CA told me my car is finally on a ship after waiting at the port for 4 weeks. Does anyone know the time it takes to ship to east coast US, and the carrier they use from SA?

justinnum1 · 09-28-2012, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RadRyDawg

My CA told me my car is finally on a ship after waiting at the port for 4 weeks. Does anyone know the time it takes to ship to east coast US, and the carrier they use from SA?

A while. I think the boat stops in germany first. probably 3 weeks.

driver911 · 09-28-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RadRyDawg

My CA told me my car is finally on a ship after waiting at the port for 4 weeks. Does anyone know the time it takes to ship to east coast US, and the carrier they use from SA?

mine is taking 4 weeks

driver911 · 09-28-2012, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by vikz

German built FTW

If I was buying I would insist on German build.But since I'm leasing it dosent make a difference to me...except the wait time

BMWFanatic2008 · 11-05-2012, 03:47 PM

German built here as well. I am picking up my car at Performance Center if it makes a difference.

sean10mm · 11-05-2012, 04:21 PM

Ordinary order for USA delivery, didn't ask for a specific build location, and per the VIN I just got it was built in Regensburg, Germany.

335i xDrive.

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09-26-2012, 04:01 PM	#27
driver911 Private Drives: f30 335 m sport RWD Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 72 iTrader: (0)	My car been in port for 6 weeks now in SA and still no ship

09-27-2012, 11:03 AM	#30
driver911 Private Drives: f30 335 m sport RWD Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 72 iTrader: (0)	Hope so

09-27-2012, 11:15 AM	#31
Mrcarcrazy Sarcasm free with all posts. Drives: 05 Elise REV310 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Odessa, TX Posts: 440 iTrader: (0)	My 335i is an "F" - Munich made car. It's a PCD car if that matters?

09-28-2012, 01:48 PM	#33
driver911 Private Drives: f30 335 m sport RWD Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 72 iTrader: (0)	My car is finally on the boat ...now a month long wait from SA

09-28-2012, 03:10 PM	#34
vikz Major Drives: F30 335i ZMP/F25 X3 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,244 iTrader: (0)	German built FTW

11-05-2012, 04:21 PM	#40
sean10mm Private First Class Drives: '13 335i xDrive 6MT ZDH Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: USA Posts: 195 iTrader: (0)	Ordinary order for USA delivery, didn't ask for a specific build location, and per the VIN I just got it was built in Regensburg, Germany. 335i xDrive.