Delivery estimates (USA)

scottomfg · 02-14-2015, 02:01 PM

Thanks myc132! Very exciting.

Also, FWIW, last year it took about 10 days from when the ship got to port until my car was ready for pickup--I think i got unlucky with where the weekends fell then, and I know it also took my dealer a day to get it ready for pickup.

rokyu · 02-14-2015, 06:38 PM

+1 on the Equuleus Leader. MG 228 + M Sport w track pack. Registered to post on 2addicts just because of this thread

scottomfg · 02-14-2015, 09:30 PM

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+1 on the Equuleus Leader. MG 228 + M Sport w track pack. Registered to post on 2addicts just because of this thread

Welcome to the club! Our awesome boat just got awesomer.

Not quite as awesome: This Is What Gridlock at the Biggest Port In America Looks Like http://gizmodo.com/this-is-what-grid...+matthardigree

myc132 · 02-15-2015, 04:24 PM

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+1 on the Equuleus Leader. MG 228 + M Sport w track pack. Registered to post on 2addicts just because of this thread

Nice!! I'm guessing you're also on the west coast eh? Welcome!

inktomi · 02-15-2015, 08:06 PM

Topeka! Topeka!

Do you guys think the slowdown/strike at the LA Ports will have any effect on our deliveries?

Inline_Six · 02-15-2015, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by inktomi

Topeka! Topeka!

Do you guys think the slowdown/strike at the LA Ports will have any effect on our deliveries?

Being the pessimist that I am, I do.

Xiaoxi · 02-16-2015, 12:53 AM

http://www.businessinsider.com/r-hon...dispute-2015-2

inktomi · 02-16-2015, 01:34 AM

The only thing I hope is that since Port Hueneme isn't as large we'll squeak by without too much trouble...

myc132 · 02-16-2015, 02:43 AM

The news about Honda is actually because they get parts shipped from Asia that's needed in those cars.

I believe that the biggest congestions are in Los Angeles / Long Beach. I heard on the local news (can't find the link right now...) that ports like San Diego and Port Hueneme are not as affected.

Makes sense since we don't need cranes for our cars since they're RoRo cargo. I want to say that once the ship hits the port, the BMW VDC people are the ones who "roll" (drive) the cars off the ship. I could be wrong though, can someone confirm this??

gaijin · 02-16-2015, 08:36 AM

I doubt it very much. Nothing moves in a unionized work environment without the union.

inktomi · 02-16-2015, 08:54 AM

+1 - if the port is union I doubt non-union workers will be allowed to unload ships. VPC might also have union workers though, so it could still be VPC workers who unload.

The saving grace might be the traffic for Port Hueneme is low so there won't be a large backup for berths like in Long Beach.

gaijin · 02-16-2015, 09:50 AM

Our M235i has left the building. It's aboard K-Line's Oregon Highway.

davefromfla · 02-16-2015, 10:03 AM

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Our M235i has left the building. It's aboard K-Line's Oregon Highway.

Just found out mine is on that ship too. Cant wait!

gaijin · 02-16-2015, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 135-dmc

Just found out mine is on that ship too. Cant wait!

When are you looking at having your M235i delivered to you by?

PHX767 · 02-16-2015, 10:40 AM

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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.

Vessel : Metis Leader. SoCal 11 March?

scottomfg · 02-16-2015, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by inktomi

The saving grace might be the traffic for Port Hueneme is low so there won't be a large backup for berths like in Long Beach.

I think this is the key, judging by the schedule, it looks like Hueneme only receives one new ship per day--short of a complete stoppage, it's hard to see that getting too backed up: http://www.portofhueneme.org/vesselschedule/

Fingers crossed.

davefromfla · 02-16-2015, 11:34 AM

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When are you looking at having your M235i delivered to you by?

I'm hoping for March 6th or 7th, but not sure since I'm having the M Performance exhaust and diffuser port installed. I was trying for Performance Center Delivery, but I have several business trips around then. Did that with my E46 M3 and it was a blast. So standard delivery at Field's in Winter Park.

gaijin · 02-16-2015, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 135-dmc

I'm hoping for March 6th or 7th, but not sure since I'm having the M Performance exhaust and diffuser port installed. I was trying for Performance Center Delivery, but I have several business trips around then. Did that with my E46 M3 and it was a blast. So standard delivery at Field's in Winter Park.

I have already been in contact with my CA at BMW of San Antonio and pushing for as early delivery as I can get. Hoping for mid- March right now. I have a good feeling that they will come through for me as they have all along.

Good luck with you delivery too.

myc132 · 02-16-2015, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by inktomi

+1 - if the port is union I doubt non-union workers will be allowed to unload ships. VPC might also have union workers though, so it could still be VPC workers who unload.

The saving grace might be the traffic for Port Hueneme is low so there won't be a large backup for berths like in Long Beach.

That sounds right to me too but I only thought I'd give everyone some [false] hope since Port Hueneme isn't a large volume port and it's not a strike yet; it's a "slowdown"

baxley · 02-16-2015, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by PHX767

Vessel : Metis Leader. SoCal 11 March?

We're on the same boat brotha!

myc132 · 02-16-2015, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by scottomfg

I think this is the key, judging by the schedule, it looks like Hueneme only receives one new ship per day--short of a complete stoppage, it's hard to see that getting too backed up: http://www.portofhueneme.org/vesselschedule/

Fingers crossed.

Good find man.

Topeka might give us a good idea on what is going on at Port Hueneme. If anyone has their car on Topeka, can you update us after the ship gets there? If they're stuck I'm pretty sure you can find out by calling the 800# and talking to a representative.

Inline_Six · 02-16-2015, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by PHX767

Vessel : Metis Leader. SoCal 11 March?

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Originally Posted by baxley

We're on the same boat brotha!

Ahem ... that makes three of us, ladies

NYKLine Metis Leader Voyage# 13:

- Left Bremerhaven on Fri Feb 13, 2015, 15:02 UTC.
- ETA at Port Hueneme Mar 11.

Tracking: http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/...METIS%20LEADER

It's in the English Channel at the moment.

How about a "Metis Leader Mar 11" thread ? Anyone wanna take the initiative ?

02-14-2015, 02:01 PM	#133
scottomfg Lieutenant 287 Rep 439 Posts Drives: '14 Cayman S 6MT, '21 X5 45E Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	Thanks myc132! Very exciting. Also, FWIW, last year it took about 10 days from when the ship got to port until my car was ready for pickup--I think i got unlucky with where the weekends fell then, and I know it also took my dealer a day to get it ready for pickup. __________________ 2014 981 Cayman S 6MT, X73 Suspension, SES 2021 X5 45e MSport, Manhattan Green, Coffee Merino, Review & Photos Previous: '18 340 GT, '15 M235i 6MT, '15 i3 REx, '15 x1 xDrive28i
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02-14-2015, 06:38 PM	#134
rokyu Registered 2 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 228 M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	+1 on the Equuleus Leader. MG 228 + M Sport w track pack. Registered to post on 2addicts just because of this thread
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02-15-2015, 08:06 PM	#137
inktomi Private First Class 64 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 2015 EBII M235i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Topeka! Topeka! Do you guys think the slowdown/strike at the LA Ports will have any effect on our deliveries?
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02-16-2015, 12:53 AM	#139
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02-16-2015, 01:34 AM	#140
inktomi Private First Class 64 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 2015 EBII M235i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	The only thing I hope is that since Port Hueneme isn't as large we'll squeak by without too much trouble...
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02-16-2015, 02:43 AM	#141
myc132 Private 28 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Convertible Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: California iTrader: (0)	The news about Honda is actually because they get parts shipped from Asia that's needed in those cars. I believe that the biggest congestions are in Los Angeles / Long Beach. I heard on the local news (can't find the link right now...) that ports like San Diego and Port Hueneme are not as affected. Makes sense since we don't need cranes for our cars since they're RoRo cargo. I want to say that once the ship hits the port, the BMW VDC people are the ones who "roll" (drive) the cars off the ship. I could be wrong though, can someone confirm this?? __________________ On Order: M235i Convertible Alpine White - all options minus HK sound and auto high beams.
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02-16-2015, 08:36 AM	#142
gaijin Mess Deck Commando 244 Rep 807 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (4)	I doubt it very much. Nothing moves in a unionized work environment without the union.
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02-16-2015, 08:54 AM	#143
inktomi Private First Class 64 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 2015 EBII M235i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	+1 - if the port is union I doubt non-union workers will be allowed to unload ships. VPC might also have union workers though, so it could still be VPC workers who unload. The saving grace might be the traffic for Port Hueneme is low so there won't be a large backup for berths like in Long Beach.
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02-16-2015, 09:50 AM	#144
gaijin Mess Deck Commando 244 Rep 807 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (4)	Our M235i has left the building. It's aboard K-Line's Oregon Highway. Attached Images
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