[Couna777]

Originally Posted by DravitM3

DONINGTON moored Baltimore last night, for those of us that made it safely across the long transit via the Atlantic Ocean. Next step is unloading the cars, passing through customs from the carrier and being loaded onto transport vehicles to the dealership. Congrats again all that are very lucky to have the $$$, careers, and opportunity to have an M car.

how long does it usually take from the port to be loaded on the transport truck?

[DravitM3]

Originally Posted by Couna777

how long does it usually take port to be loaded on the transport truck?

I’ve read 2-7 ish days, hoping for the 2 but planning for the longest.

[Couna777]

Originally Posted by DravitM3

I’ve read 2-7 ish days, hoping for the 2 but planning for the longest.

I hope to take 3 days.. as my patience is bottoming out...
3 days are the only allowance I got at this point

[yeetyeet]

Cheers to the Donnington peeps! I am right behind you, the wait is killing me lol

[BenitoBlanco]

Originally Posted by DravitM3

DONINGTON moored Baltimore last night, for those of us that made it safely across the long transit via the Atlantic Ocean. Next step is unloading the cars, passing through customs from the carrier and being loaded onto transport vehicles to the dealership. Congrats again all that are very lucky to have the $$$, careers, and opportunity to have an M car.

Amen, very grateful. 10 years ago if you told me I would own this car I would have laughed at you. Cheers everyone.

Dravit, hope our paths cross in Richmond sometime! If your dealership in MD happens to be Catonsville, shoot me a PM. I'll be curious about your delivery experience since you will likely be taking delivery before I do.

[BenitoBlanco]

Originally Posted by Couna777

how long does it usually take from the port to be loaded on the transport truck?

I texted my SA because I will be travelling between 1/22 and 1/31 basically, saying that because it was arriving at port today I'm assuming I won't be taking delivery until after 1/31. He asked if the car is ready by Saturday if I could take delivery. I told him yes, but that I would rather things be done portside well rather than fast and that I can be patient if needed. Sounds like the turnaround could be pretty fast, with that said.

[Couna777]

Originally Posted by BenitoBlanco

I texted my SA because I will be travelling between 1/22 and 1/31 basically, saying that because it was arriving at port today I'm assuming I won't be taking delivery until after 1/31. He asked if the car is ready by Saturday if I could take delivery. I told him yes, but that I would rather things be done portside well rather than fast and that I can be patient if needed. Sounds like the turnaround could be pretty fast, with that said.

Hopefully that is true and you and I get our car soon!

[DravitM3]

Originally Posted by BenitoBlanco

Amen, very grateful. 10 years ago if you told me I would own this car I would have laughed at you. Cheers everyone.

Dravit, hope our paths cross in Richmond sometime! If your dealership in MD happens to be Catonsville, shoot me a PM. I'll be curious about your delivery experience since you will likely be taking delivery before I do.

Sounds like a plan that would be very welcomed. I live in the Hampton Roads area so I generally don’t head out to Richmond much. Would be cool to link up and check out our rides. I have plans for cosmetic & perfomance mods like everyone else seems to do. lol! 🍻

[Couna777]

All these parts waiting to be installed 😂
Car better be here soon!!

[BenitoBlanco]

Originally Posted by DravitM3

Sounds like a plan that would be very welcomed. I live in the Hampton Roads area so I generally don’t head out to Richmond much. Would be cool to link up and check out our rides. I have plans for cosmetic & perfomance mods like everyone else seems to do. lol! 🍻

I'm connected with a handful of G8X owners on this forum who live in Richmond and meet up periodically when the weather is warmer. I'd be happy to give you a heads up when that happens.

[DravitM3]

Originally Posted by Couna777

All these parts waiting to be installed 😂
Car better be here soon!!

I feel ya, when my car gets to the dealership I have it being transported to Va Beach for full XPel PPF, tint, KW HAS Kit. I’m looking at installing NW Carbon Haus Front Lip, V3 Grill, Side Skirts, Side Badges, Rear diffuser extensions to go along with my OEM CF. Can’t wait to complete the CF look although I steered away from the CF seats. I sat in a M4 CS a couple months ago that had CF seats and it just wasn’t screaming “I need this”. 😂🤓

[BenitoBlanco]

My tentative plan is to show up at the dealership with a LOT of painters tape and going to town with that so I don't get any rock chips on the way home on 95. The car will go right to Capital Autobahnd here in Richmond for tint, PPF and ceramic while I'm out of town on another work trip if the timing works out.

[BenitoBlanco]

Looks like the Donington has left Baltimore en route to South Carolina, which means our cars are now at the BMW facility at the dock being checked before they make the journey to the dealership. It's more than likely that most, if not all of you are able to take delivery before me so keep us posted!

[DravitM3]

Originally Posted by BenitoBlanco

Looks like the Donington has left Baltimore en route to South Carolina, which means our cars are now at the BMW facility at the dock being checked before they make the journey to the dealership. It's more than likely that most, if not all of you are able to take delivery before me so keep us posted!

Outstanding news, my SA mentioned that the transporter could pick up my ride this coming Wednesday w/ a realistic timeframe of Saturday for delivery to the dealership. 🤞🏼

[mjf5012]

For anyone who had a car on Donington, what's your status on My BMW? Mine is "at the port."

[DravitM3]

Originally Posted by mjf5012

For anyone who had a car on Donington, what's your status on My BMW? Mine is "at the port."

Same - “At the Port”.

[dabears]

I’m showing as “at the port” still. Wonder if there’s a delay in updates once the car gets stateside

[BenitoBlanco]

Yeah, there’s a process at the port where the vehicle is moved to a building BMW operates and someone inspects the car to ensure that all is well and damage didn’t occur during shipment, etc. Also some “port side” changes occur there, so if you added certain minor extras those can be added at that stage like wheel locks, for example.

[dabears]

no port side upgrades on my end, so hopefully things get moving monday!

[BenitoBlanco]

Update from my SA. I’m on a plane now and will be out of state until the middle of next week so I won’t be picking up until the 31st at the earliest anyway.

[yeetyeet]

So my car was unloaded Sunday, my SA said that we should expect a week for delivery. (My dealer isnt far from port)

[dabears]

Originally Posted by yeetyeet

So my car was unloaded Sunday, my SA said that we should expect a week for delivery. (My dealer isnt far from port)

My rep said I was checked in 1/20 (Saturday), BMW Genius is saying estimated dealer delivery is 1/26, subject to change. online it says I'm still at port. So online is clearly delayed at updating.