[scottomfg]

Originally Posted by Le frog

Found out mine is on the Equuleus Leader too

Awesome! I can't remember a time when so many forum members had their car on the same boat. There are like 5 or 6 of us right?

[myc132]

Haha I think def west coast boat. I'm pretty sure a lot of people order at the same time east coast on this forum.

[gaijin]

Well, the Panama Canal could dry up?

[Inline_Six]

Originally Posted by gaijin

Well, the Panama Canal could dry up?

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO



If it does, ...

[1ChrisRuck]

I called BMW's 1-800 Number for production status, the automated system indicates my M235i is estimated to be completed on 02/13/15

How do I find out what ship my car will be transported on? If it's scheduled for completion on the 13th, the car should arrive in America in approximately in a month?

Guys I'm very excited. I'm looking forward to taking delivery. What's crazy is for the last year I've been looking forward to ordering a 228i and I actually end up ordering an M235i. I did a lot of research on the 228i. I've spent a lot of time driving several 228i's including some serious track time in an M-Sport 228i. I've driven a base 228i, a luxury model 228i and three separate 228i's, two with track pack. Get this, I've only spent approximately 5-6 minutes driving an M235i once. I drove the M235i down a busy service road and back up, no hard accelaration and the car didn't go over 50 MPH.

See this-> <- That's how I've been feeling lately!

[Inline_Six]

Originally Posted by 1ChrisRuck

I called BMW's 1-800 Number for production status, the automated system indicates my M235i is estimated to be completed on 02/13/15

How do I find out what ship my car will be transported on? If it's scheduled for completion on the 13th, the car should arrive in America in approximately in a month?

Guys I'm very excited. I'm looking forward to taking delivery. What's crazy is for the last year I've been looking forward to ordering a 228i and I actually end up ordering an M235i. I did a lot of research on the 228i. I've spent a lot of time driving several 228i's including some serious track time in an M-Sport 228i. I've driven a base 228i, a luxury model 228i and three separate 228i's, two with track pack. Get this, I've only spent approximately 5-6 minutes driving an M235i once. I drove the M235i down a busy service road and back up, no hard accelaration and the car didn't go over 50 MPH.

See this-> <- That's how I've been feeling lately!

Congrats, braw ! I now know the feeling.

About the shipping info, the 800# folks may not be able to tell you which ship and/or dates till one is assigned. For instance, my car is currently waiting at the Bremerhaven port, waiting for assignment. I call 800 everyday, and they don't have shipping info yet, but they tell me they will have it once an assignment is done.

So, hang tight, wait till production completes and your car reaches the port.

As far as estimates go, it's approx 1 week (again, depending on which shipper, schedules, delays, etc) waiting at Bremerhaven + about 22 days (guess, based on transit times to West Coast) transit to Galveston + about 1 week for VDC, VPC, dealer detailing (depending on your distance from US port of arrival). If your car is a new model for the 2015 year (example, the convertible), the EPA will stall your delivery for up to a month (I heard March 13 as the release date for folks whose cars are at the port).

So, Feb 13 + 1 week + 22 days + 1 week = Mar 21.

[1ChrisRuck]

Originally Posted by InlineSixTwinScroll

Congrats, braw ! I now know the feeling.

About the shipping info, the 800# folks may not be able to tell you which ship and/or dates till one is assigned. For instance, my car is currently waiting at the Bremerhaven port, waiting for assignment. I call 800 everyday, and they don't have shipping info yet, but they tell me they will have it once an assignment is done.

So, hang tight, wait till production completes and your car reaches the port.

As far as estimates go, it's approx 1 week (again, depending on which shipper, schedules, delays, etc) waiting at Bremerhaven + about 22 days (guess, based on transit times to West Coast) transit to Galveston + about 1 week for VDC, VPC, dealer detailing (depending on your distance from US port of arrival). If your car is a new model for the 2015 year (example, the convertible), the EPA will stall your delivery for up to a month (I heard March 13 as the release date for folks whose cars are at the port).

So, Feb 13 + 1 week + 22 days + 1 week = Mar 21.

Thanks, I appreciate it. I'm looking forward for my opportunity to contribute to the Glacier Silver color thread.

[Inline_Six]

Originally Posted by 1ChrisRuck

Thanks, I appreciate it. I'm looking forward for my opportunity to contribute to the Glacier Silver color thread.

You're welcome. And ... me too ! Glacier Silver rules !

Hey, one more thing - you said automated system. I've found that it is usually a day or 2 behind. When you dial 800, ask to speak to a person ... they will always have the latest info available. Ask for a person, each time you call. They're only available during regular business hours though.

[1ChrisRuck]

Originally Posted by InlineSixTwinScroll

You're welcome. And ... me too ! Glacier Silver rules !

Hey, one more thing - you said automated system. I've found that it is usually a day or 2 behind. When you dial 800, ask to speak to a person ... they will always have the latest info available. Ask for a person, each time you call. They're only available during regular business hours though.

Good info, thanks! I'm looking forward to speaking with a person manana! Yeah Glacier Silver looks awesome! But the M235i looks great in all the of the few colors it's available in. BMW sold a total 375 2-series units in January 2015. That's a low number when it comes to car sales, making the 2-Series somewhat rare and very cool.

[scottomfg]

I just sprained the holy hell out of ankle playing basketball today, and I swear my first thought was, "At least I have 4 weeks for it to heal before my car gets here."

[Alpine F31]

Originally Posted by scottomfg

I just sprained the holy hell out of ankle playing basketball today, and I swear my first thought was, "At least I have 4 weeks for it to heal before my car gets here."

That's crazy! And it would have been my thought exactly!

[gaijin]

Originally Posted by scottomfg

I just sprained the holy hell out of ankle playing basketball today, and I swear my first thought was, "At least I have 4 weeks for it to heal before my car gets here."

Bummer! But at least you're faired well with a sprain and time to heal.

[myc132]

should we start a Equuleus Leader thread? LOL Our cars should be getting pretty close to Puerto Rico area now

[scottomfg]

Originally Posted by myc132

should we start a Equuleus Leader thread? LOL Our cars should be getting pretty close to Puerto Rico area now

Ha, I think we've pretty well made this the Equuleus Leader thread! And yes, if anyone sees the ship show up again on ship tracking post it asap. I need a tab to reload mercilessly while I sit on the couch all day.

My entire foot is black and blue but already a day in it's much better, so I should have my clutch-foot in fine form by early March, phew!

[BrodiDangers]

Originally Posted by 1ChrisRuck

I called BMW's 1-800 Number for production status, the automated system indicates my M235i is estimated to be completed on 02/13/15

How do I find out what ship my car will be transported on? If it's scheduled for completion on the 13th, the car should arrive in America in approximately in a month?

Guys I'm very excited. I'm looking forward to taking delivery. What's crazy is for the last year I've been looking forward to ordering a 228i and I actually end up ordering an M235i. I did a lot of research on the 228i. I've spent a lot of time driving several 228i's including some serious track time in an M-Sport 228i. I've driven a base 228i, a luxury model 228i and three separate 228i's, two with track pack. Get this, I've only spent approximately 5-6 minutes driving an M235i once. I drove the M235i down a busy service road and back up, no hard accelaration and the car didn't go over 50 MPH.

See this-> <- That's how I've been feeling lately!

Awesome! Just called the 800# bc my completion date was also for today. They told me it was actually at the port waiting to be loaded on a boat. They also told me it's only making one US stop in Giorgia before trucking down to south Florida. Plus I think I got really lucky. Ordered on the 4th of this month, and production started on the 6th. I can't freakin wait!

[myc132]

Scott, as requested here it is:

[huma]

How long does it take to get to the dealership after reaching the port?

[myc132]

Originally Posted by huma

How long does it take to get to the dealership after reaching the port?

uhh I heard that priority 1 cars (customer sold cars) can be at the dealership in as little as 2 days. I'm probably gonna say a week at the latest.

[Xiaoxi]

Mine reached the port on Thursday and my dealer said it would be ready next Wednesday. So yea, about a week, provided that your car wasn't damaged during shipping or have port installed options.

[huma]

Thanks. The port is less than an hour away from my dealership, that's why I asked. I guess when it gets to the port, there is some things they need to do before they can release it.

[myc132]

There's a post I saw online about how they prep the cars after it comes off the car. If I remember correctly, they put this wax on the exterior of the car so that it won't get dings while in transit and they give it a hot bath to melt the wax and stuff. Let me see if I can find article.

[myc132]

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...on-center.html

Here we go.