[nikneo]

Look like its finally hit Pacific waters. My car has been on this boat for 60 days today.. almost there.. almost there....

[OC40]

I was just about to ask the same question...I am and it's been delayed twice. Original port date of 2/6, then 2/8 and now 2/11. The anticipation is killing me!

[JPinky]

I'm on it, been tracking it ever since it left Durban on 12/8. I placed my order on 11/4, was quoted 6-8 weeks. Gonna be 14 1/2. And of course we had to have the ship that also took 10 days to just sit in the water for maintenance.

[azzurro]

Originally Posted by JPinky

I'm on it, been tracking it ever since it left Durban on 12/8. I placed my order on 11/4, was quoted 6-8 weeks. Gonna be 14 1/2. And of course we had to have the ship that also took 10 days to just sit in the water for maintenance.

I feel for you. You had a dumb CA just like I did on my original order on 10/15 who told me the same thing, 6-8 weeks.

When I realized he had no clue and that my car was going to be 3-4 months I bailed on my order and bought a better car on 12/6 that I've been driving for two months now.

The good news is that the car is awesome and you will love driving it. It's a shame about the SA builds and that BMW hasn't educated their dealerships as to how long it really takes. You will enjoy your car.

[greg-s]

I'm in the same boat... Completed production 11/2. 3 and half months of transit time just seems silly. In my quest to stay positive in this final stretch I've rationalized that there's little functional difference between a boat arriving today (Friday) at 2pm vs. Monday morning at 7am. I just hope its final 15 mile journey from Long Beach to the South Bay is a bit more brisk. Anyone care to give me an over/under on how long until it's ready for pickup?

[OC40]

Originally Posted by greg-s

I'm in the same boat... Completed production 11/2. 3 and half months of transit time just seems silly. In my quest to stay positive in this final stretch I've rationalized that there's little functional difference between a boat arriving today (Friday) at 2pm vs. Monday morning at 7am. I just hope its final 15 mile journey from Long Beach to the South Bay is a bit more brisk. Anyone care to give me an over/under on how long until it's ready for pickup?

I did not order my car, but my dealer located it in transit. For better or worse, I have only been waiting since January 22nd. That said, the anticipation is killing me, so I can only imagine how you feel! My dealer said that he flagged my car as a priority 1, meaning it will be one of the first checked out at the port. He still estimates that it will take 2-5 days from the date the car ports.

That is a long winded way of saying, I'm taking the over on 5 days...

[nikneo]

Originally Posted by OC40

I did not order my car, but my dealer located it in transit. For better or worse, I have only been waiting since January 22nd. That said, the anticipation is killing me, so I can only imagine how you feel! My dealer said that he flagged my car as a priority 1, meaning it will be one of the first checked out at the port. He still estimates that it will take 2-5 days from the date the car ports.

That is a long winded way of saying, I'm taking the over on 5 days...

I believe all ordered cars are marked as sold and have priority one. But yes, I was quoted another week after docking at Port. They do need to get it to the Bay area all the way from Oxnard after all..

[AZBMR]

I'm on the same boat also. Ordered on 10/20 and was told 8-10 weeks. Today marks week 16

[OC40]

We are at the Port of Long Beach. Barring any set backs, our cars should make it to Port Hueneme tomorrow!

[golf4hrs]

Yes, our vehicle is on the Felicity Ace, too and eagerly waiting for dealer delivery later this week. I understand the Felicity leaves Long Beach, CA at 4:06pm today. Tracking info states the ship will be in Port Hueneme, CA for 7 hours on 2/11/2013. Order date was ~10/15/2012. Originally quoted 6-8 weeks. My CA missed the expectation by a longshot. I expect to negotiate some hefty discounts on BMW Lifestyle items and further credits on the purchase price, in exchange for the long wait.

On a positive note, sometimes it pays to wait for a good thing. I read that the rust issue was resolved with early November production. I expect this corrective action to be in our favor. Maybe others can report any issues on their 3 series production models from Rosslyn, South Africa after actual delivery. Again, I would rather wait 16 weeks until all the quality issues were resolved than receive any surprises. IMHO, a BMW should be considered an investment and retain high residual value without any issues. If it does, then their business model will continue to grow with repeat buyers. I am planning a 2nd BMW purchase right after this one, if all goes well.

[nikneo]

Originally Posted by golf4hrs

Yes, our vehicle is on the Felicity Ace, too and eagerly waiting for dealer delivery later this week. I understand the Felicity leaves Long Beach, CA at 4:06pm today. Tracking info states the ship will be in Port Hueneme, CA for 7 hours on 2/11/2013. Order date was ~10/15/2012. Originally quoted 6-8 weeks. My CA missed the expectation by a longshot. I expect to negotiate some hefty discounts on BMW Lifestyle items and further credits on the purchase price, in exchange for the long wait.

On a positive note, sometimes it pays to wait for a good thing. I read that the rust issue was resolved with early November production. I expect this corrective action to be in our favor. Maybe others can report any issues on their 3 series production models from Regensburg, South Africa after acutal delivery. Again, I would rather wait 16 weeks until all the quality issues were resolved than receive any surprises. IMHO, a BMW should be considered an investment and retain high residual value without any issues. If it does, then their business model will continue to grow with repeat buyers. I am planning a 2nd BMW purchase right after this one, if all goes well.

agreed. the wait has been really tough. my original order date was 10/24 - my CA's estimate was off by 2 months haha. Gonna ask him to sweeten the pot to make up for that.

[OC40]

We officially left Long Beach...

[nikneo]

Originally Posted by OC40

We officially left Long Beach...

Folks, she's finally arrived at port hueneme!!!!!

[JPinky]

Woohoo!!!!!!

[okjohnho]

What's everyone waiting on? I ordered a 335i sport line 11/2, Production completed 11/22.

Like all of you I was quoted 6-8 weeks, been the most excruciating wait ever and this forum has been a godsend to pass the time.

Ordered from center bmw in Sherman Oaks, would my car be coming off in Long Beach or Port Hueneme?

[JPinky]

Originally Posted by okjohnho

What's everyone waiting on? I ordered a 335i sport line 11/2, Production completed 11/22.

Like all of you I was quoted 6-8 weeks, been the most excruciating wait ever and this forum has been a godsend to pass the time.

Ordered from center bmw in Sherman Oaks, would my car be coming off in Long Beach or Port Hueneme?

I believe they all come off at Port Hueneme.

[OC40]

Originally Posted by JPinky

I believe they all come off at Port Hueneme.

+1

Let's hope for a quick transport

[nikneo]

Originally Posted by OC40

+1

Let's hope for a quick transport

yea I hope they get released from port right away. All the other times should be pretty deterministic (and short). I wonder at what point the online tracking status changes to 'final preparation'

[OC40]

Originally Posted by nikneo

yea I hope they get released from port right away. All the other times should be pretty deterministic (and short). I wonder at what point the online tracking status changes to 'final preparation'

It's my understanding that it could take a few days to get released from the port.

That said, has anyone heard that their car has arrived from their sales rep?

[nikneo]

Originally Posted by OC40

It's my understanding that it could take a few days to get released from the port.

That said, has anyone heard that their car has arrived from their sales rep?

nah - i've already written mine off as grossly uninformed.
but yea clearing customs and actually leaving port should take a few days at least

[OC40]

Well. FA is on its way to the next destination. They better begin prepping our cars!

Btw...my sales rep emailed me to let me know the car is at the port.

[JPinky]

So does anybody have any ideas for trying to negotiate a lower price for those of us with that were grossly misquoted on the wait time? I feel like I wouldn't have the guts to walk away on a bluff after waiting so long and that the CA must know how desperately we want the car after waiting so long for it. I was thinking of saying that I placed a (German) order at another dealer while waiting and that it is only a few weeks away or something. Honestly, I'm so tired of waiting I would probably buy without a lowered price. Any thoughts?