[HorsePower]

Originally Posted by vj123

Looks like logistics gods are not on my favor. Sat in factory for 5 days before i got on to a train to Bremerhaven. Since then, i have been sitting on the port for the past 3 weeks and missed 5 ships which left to my destination. Its weird that few vehicle builds in the same build week didnt see any of the delays. This delay is nothing compared to several other issues reported here, so i should be good.

1/11 - Order in dealer bank (47)
1/24 - Order accepted, scheduled for CW11 (111)
2/07 - Order accepted, scheduled for CW10 (111)
2/09 - Scheduled for Production, CW9 (112)
2/16 - Production begins (150)
2/24 - Exterior body assembly begins (151)
2/25 - In paint booth (152)
2/28 - Entering Assembly Line (153)
2/28 - Assembly in process (154)
3/01 - Quality check
3/02 - Production completed (155)
3/02 - Ready for transport
3/02 - Awaiting carrier assignment
3/07 - Dispatched from factory (190)
3/11 - At port

You were way ahead of almost everyone, in terms of order to production. Sitting at port for 3 weeks in Bremerhaven isn’t atypical over the past year. Mine sat there for about 3 weeks last fall.

The worse part was the almost-month at port on this side of the ocean. Who needs an audio module anyway?!

[vj123]

Originally Posted by wtwo3

You're on the home stretch. I'm still amazed (and slightly jealous) at the turnaround time between order placed and getting your allocation.

I was definitely at the right place at the right time. Hope you get your allocation soon and looking forward to your individual build!

Originally Posted by HorsePower

You were way ahead of almost everyone, in terms of order to production. Sitting at port for 3 weeks in Bremerhaven isn’t atypical over the past year. Mine sat there for about 3 weeks last fall.

The worse part was the almost-month at port on this side of the ocean. Who needs an audio module anyway?!

True, I am just hoping to take delivery before my rate lock expires. On the other side, few vehicles built in the same week have already landed in the US. BMW is not following first in first out which is pissing off customers big time.

I didnt spec my vehicle with certain options and dont have any stop sale as of now. I might still have a long wait once the vehicle lands in US as i am opting for PCD.

[HorsePower]

Originally Posted by vj123

I was definitely at the right place at the right time. Hope you get your allocation soon and looking forward to your individual build!



True, I am just hoping to take delivery before my rate lock expires. On the other side, few vehicles built in the same week have already landed in the US. BMW is not following first in first out which is pissing off customers big time.

I didnt spec my vehicle with certain options and dont have any stop sale as of now. I might still have a long wait once the vehicle lands in US as i am opting for PCD.

There have been at least a few reports of dealers getting BMW to honor rate locks long after the period expired, as a gesture of goodwill. When the delay was not the customer’s fault. Granted those stories that I’ve seen, were before some of the 2022 rate hikes. But there’s at least some chance that the dealer will be able to honor a technically-expired rate. Good luck!

I can tell you that in the end, the wait will be well worth it!

[vj123]

Originally Posted by HorsePower

There have been at least a few reports of dealers getting BMW to honor rate locks long after the period expired, as a gesture of goodwill. When the delay was not the customer's fault. Granted those stories that I've seen, were before some of the 2022 rate hikes. But there's at least some chance that the dealer will be able to honor a technically-expired rate. Good luck!

I can tell you that in the end, the wait will be well worth it!

I have not yet discussed the extension with my dealer and hoping not to go through that process. I have approvals from my CU & BMWfs and hoping to go through one of them.

Thank you, I have been eyeing a G80 for more than a year and its good to hear these comments from fellow members which helps people who are waiting or going through the process.

[vj123]

My vehicle was loaded on to Olympian Highway and its on the way to Charleston. Once its lands it in US and clears VPC, i am expecting to get a PCD date by end of may or early june as they are booked out.

1/11 - Order in dealer bank (47)
1/24 - Order accepted, scheduled for CW11 (111)
2/07 - Order accepted, scheduled for CW10 (111)
2/09 - Scheduled for Production, CW9 (112)
2/16 - Production begins (150)
2/24 - Exterior body assembly begins (151)
2/25 - In paint booth (152)
2/28 - Entering Assembly Line (153)
2/28 - Assembly in process (154)
3/01 - Quality check
3/02 - Production completed (155)
3/02 - Ready for transport
3/02 - Awaiting carrier assignment
3/07 - Dispatched from factory (190)
3/11 - At port
4/08 - In transit

[MCM4]

Originally Posted by vj123

My vehicle was loaded on to Olympian Highway and its on the way to Charleston. Once its lands it in US and clears VPC, i am expecting to get a PCD date by end of may or early june as they are booked out.

Congrats and best wishes for a smooth journey! I would say you got very lucky with your dates and the logistics are on your side. I deposited 1/27 (dealer had an open allocation), order accepted on 1/28, 4 days after yours. Scheduled for production on 2/17, 8 days after yours. But then the war hit and I am now week 23.

[vj123]

Originally Posted by MCM4

Congrats and best wishes for a smooth journey! I would say you got very lucky with your dates and the logistics are on your side. I deposited 1/27 (dealer had an open allocation), order accepted on 1/28, 4 days after yours. Scheduled for production on 2/17, 8 days after yours. But then the war hit and I am now week 23.

Thank you, i was definitely lucky and dont have anything to complain. Good luck with yours and hope you make some progress soon.

Because of all the delays, i was a little conservative on the options in my build. If we weren't in these crazy times, i would have opted for an individual exterior color for sure. People from the same build week have already take delivery of the vehicle on the west coast last week, so i wasnt too lucky as well.

[MCM4]

Originally Posted by vj123

Thank you, i was definitely lucky and dont have anything to complain. Good luck with yours and hope you make some progress soon.

Because of all the delays, i was a little conservative on the options in my build. If we weren't in these crazy times, i would have opted for an individual exterior color for sure. People from the same build week have already take delivery of the vehicle on the west coast last week, so i wasnt too lucky as well.

It is all relative, right? I see your journey as closer to the side of luck than unlucky, based upon the overall experiences posted on the forum.

[vj123]

Originally Posted by MCM4

It is all relative, right? I see your journey as closer to the side of luck than unlucky, based upon the overall experiences posted on the forum.

True, mine is better than most other timelines reported in the forum.

[vj123]

I have made a couple of updates in the last week. My 60 days rate lock (1.99%) with my CU was expiring this monday so i completed the paperwork and received the cashiers check early this week. My vehicle landed in Charleston last week and i was contacted by PC for a delivery date today.

I hope the below timeline work help people who are going through the process.

1/11 - Order in dealer bank (47)
1/24 - Order accepted, scheduled for CW11 (111)
2/07 - Order accepted, scheduled for CW10 (111)
2/09 - Scheduled for Production, CW9 (112)
2/16 - Production begins (150)
2/24 - Exterior body assembly begins (151)
2/25 - In paint booth (152)
2/28 - Entering Assembly Line (153)
2/28 - Assembly in process (154)
3/01 - Quality check
3/02 - Production completed (155)
3/02 - Ready for transport (160)
3/02 - Awaiting carrier assignment (182)
3/07 - Dispatched from factory (190)
3/11 - At port, Bremerhaven
4/08 - In transit
4/29 - At port, Charleston (193)
5/02 - In transit (195)
5/05 - At VPC, Greenville
5/05 - VPC work order closed
5/06 - PC confirms delivery date

[Marius1585]

Originally Posted by vj123

I have made a couple of updates in the last week. My 60 days rate lock (1.99%) with my CU was expiring this monday so i completed the paperwork and received the cashiers check early this week. My vehicle landed in Charleston last week and i was contacted by PC for a delivery date today.

I hope the below timeline work help people who are going through the process.

1/11 - Order in dealer bank (47)
1/24 - Order accepted, scheduled for CW11 (111)
2/07 - Order accepted, scheduled for CW10 (111)
2/09 - Scheduled for Production, CW9 (112)
2/16 - Production begins (150)
2/24 - Exterior body assembly begins (151)
2/25 - In paint booth (152)
2/28 - Entering Assembly Line (153)
2/28 - Assembly in process (154)
3/01 - Quality check
3/02 - Production completed (155)
3/02 - Ready for transport (160)
3/02 - Awaiting carrier assignment (182)
3/07 - Dispatched from factory (190)
3/11 - At port, Bremerhaven
4/08 - In transit
4/29 - At port, Charleston (193)
5/02 - In transit (195)
5/05 - At VPC, Greenville
5/05 - VPC work order closed
5/06 - PC confirms delivery date

When are they scheduling your delivery for ?

Home stretch - almost there!!

[vj123]

Originally Posted by Marius1585

When are they scheduling your delivery for ?

Home stretch - almost there!!

Delivery is scheduled for 5/31 and its almost there.

[vj123]

Finally collected my vehicle from PC.

[wtwo3]

Originally Posted by vj123

Finally collected my vehicle from PC.

Congrats!!!

[vj123]

Originally Posted by wtwo3

Congrats!!!

Thank you, the whole experience was worth the wait.

Hope you make progress soon!

[RideFAST]

Happy for ya vj123 Thanks for all the insight you've provided throughout the many threads here

[vj123]

Originally Posted by RideFAST

Thanks for all the insight you've provided throughout the many threads here

Glad to hear that my contribution was helpful for fellow members.

[Mark Kez]

Originally Posted by vj123

Glad to hear that my contribution was helpful for fellow members.

Helpful?! Helpful?!!?!?! You kept me from hurting myself and saved my marriage with your insights, knowledge and helpful answers! I may name my car after you………..if I ever get it!! Keeping hope alive and thanks for helping!!

[NightWriter]

Originally Posted by vj123

Finally collected my vehicle from PC.

Congrats and enjoy!

[vj123]

Originally Posted by Mark Kez

Helpful?! Helpful?!!?!?! You kept me from hurting myself and saved my marriage with your insights, knowledge and helpful answers! I may name my car after you………..if I ever get it!! Keeping hope alive and thanks for helping!!

Lol! Thank you.

Originally Posted by NightWriter

Congrats and enjoy!

Thank you!

[G82Anxious]

Originally Posted by vj123

Finally collected my vehicle from PC.

Congrats! She's a beauty.

[chicagofan00]

Originally Posted by vj123

Finally collected my vehicle from PC.

Congrats!