Production is complete!

509trooper · 06-28-2011, 07:38 AM

The 800 # says the vehicle is at the port awaiting shipment. The web site still says Started production. I'm hoping about two weeks to get to the Los Angeles area.

NYC_340i · 06-28-2011, 08:17 AM

Congrats, the 800 # just changed to " Your vehicle is being transported to the port of exit" and got my production video this morning. Hoping it will reach New York City in about 6-7 days.

ww8915 · 06-28-2011, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Rajgavoury

Congrats, the 800 # just changed to " Your vehicle is being transported to the port of exit" and got my production video this morning. Hoping it will reach New York City in about 6-7 days.

Hi
Name is Bill I am also on Staten Island. Have a similar X3 ordered and was notified on the June 26 that auto is in production.

I was wondering when you were notified of your vehicle's production start so I can approximate my delivery date.

Tnanks

Radioactive · 06-28-2011, 09:03 AM

East coast is a much faster delivery than west coast. It took over three weeks to receive the car in San Diego after end of production.

509trooper · 06-28-2011, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Rajgavoury

Congrats, the 800 # just changed to " Your vehicle is being transported to the port of exit" and got my production video this morning. Hoping it will reach New York City in about 6-7 days.

How did you get your video? Was it sent to you or was it under the My BMW area on the web site?

Radioactive · 06-28-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 509trooper

How did you get your video? Was it sent to you or was it under the My BMW area on the web site?

Kinda both. BMW sent me an email telling me the video was ready on "My BMW".

NYC_340i · 06-28-2011, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 509trooper

How did you get your video? Was it sent to you or was it under the My BMW area on the web site?

Well they sent me an email and when you go to digital library in my bmw, there will be a watch now option under the picture of your car when it is ready.

pault · 06-28-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ww8915

I was wondering when you were notified of your vehicle's production start so I can approximate my delivery date.

mine was 2 weeks from start of production to me taking delivery at the dealers. I'm in Boston.

rpiopio · 06-28-2011, 11:08 AM

Are you going to attempt ship tracking?

509trooper · 06-28-2011, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by rpiopio

Are you going to attempt ship tracking?

I'd be surprised if the car actually went on a boat I would suspect a train would be more efficient, but I could be wrong. To put it on a boat they'd have to get it to Charleston first.

rpiopio · 06-28-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 509trooper

I'd be surprised if the car actually went on a boat I would suspect a train would be more efficient, but I could be wrong. To put it on a boat they'd have to get it to Charleston first.

Yeah. Actually, right after I posted this, I google map'd Spartanburg to see where it was. It's about 200 miles from the nearest port. Seems like rail or truck would be more efficient.

rpiopio · 06-28-2011, 12:21 PM

509...Just spoke with a customer rep on the 800#. They do actually get on a boat. Our CA's should know what vessel it'll be on. Last time I tracked my car, we were able to see pictures of the boat going through the panama canal. I gotta go back into the e90 forums to see how to do it again.

Oh and BTW, I got the same notice on the 800# today too. Car is at the port awaiting shipment!!!

509trooper · 06-28-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rpiopio

509...Just spoke with a customer rep on the 800#. They do actually get on a boat. Our CA's should know what vessel it'll be on. Last time I tracked my car, we were able to see pictures of the boat going through the panama canal. I gotta go back into the e90 forums to see how to do it again.

Oh and BTW, I got the same notice on the 800# today too. Car is at the port awaiting shipment!!!

Where are u located?

rpiopio · 06-28-2011, 12:41 PM

I'm in SF. Last time, my car arrived at Port Hueneme by Oxnard, near Santa Barbara and was trucked up from there. If you're in SoCal, I think the boat will sometimes stop at Long Beach. I'm not sure it offloads BMW's there but maybe just other cargo, then it continues up to Port Hueneme where the Vehicle Preparation Center is.

Since our cars are already purchased, they are prioritized at the VPC and shipped quickly. VPC adds about 4 - 8 miles to the ODO if I recall as they drive it from the boat to the prep.

509trooper · 06-28-2011, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rpiopio

I'm in SF. Last time, my car arrived at Port Hueneme by Oxnard, near Santa Barbara and was trucked up from there. If you're in SoCal, I think the boat will sometimes stop at Long Beach. I'm not sure it offloads BMW's there but maybe just other cargo, then it continues up to Port Hueneme where the Vehicle Preparation Center is.

Since our cars are already purchased, they are prioritized at the VPC and shipped quickly. VPC adds about 4 - 8 miles to the ODO if I recall as they drive it from the boat to the prep.

I've got family in Oxnard. I live in the Long Beach/San Pedro area and have watched cars being unloaded at the port but never BMWs.

ww8915 · 06-28-2011, 02:23 PM

Thanks very much. It's closer than I expected.

509trooper · 06-28-2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rpiopio

509...Just spoke with a customer rep on the 800#. They do actually get on a boat. Our CA's should know what vessel it'll be on. Last time I tracked my car, we were able to see pictures of the boat going through the panama canal. I gotta go back into the e90 forums to see how to do it again.

Oh and BTW, I got the same notice on the 800# today too. Car is at the port awaiting shipment!!!

My CA just called and said my vehicle was already on a train (not boat) headed for Oxnard. No arrival date yet, but from Oxnard to dealer is about 2 days.

Radioactive · 06-28-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 509trooper

My CA just called and said my vehicle was already on a train (not boat) headed for Oxnard. No arrival date yet, but from Oxnard to dealer is about 2 days.

I thought the boat information from the rep was incorrect. After the car reaches Oxnard they are "checked" in. The check in process is not automatic and in itself can take a few days. Then the X3's are racked and stacked for their distribution area along with the overseas cars. When enough cars are on the truck then distribution occurs. Couple of days is probably on the quick hopeful end. Hopefully it's quick for you. For me it took a week. It was like watching paint dry.

NYC_340i · 06-28-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ww8915

Hi
Name is Bill I am also on Staten Island. Have a similar X3 ordered and was notified on the June 26 that auto is in production.

I was wondering when you were notified of your vehicle's production start so I can approximate my delivery date.

Tnanks

Sorry Bill, I was on vacation so I couldn't reply. My BMW started production on June 18 and ended on June 24. Car was released to carrier on June 25 and on June 28, It is being transported to the port of exit. I also received my video today. I heard that shipping to New York is around 6-7 days after end of production.

ww8915 · 06-29-2011, 07:54 AM

I had ordered the car on May 17th and not in a terrible rush. But when you go onto this site you kind of get a sense of enthusiasm. I am informed that the production end date is July 1. Being optimistic I figure middle of July for taking possession.
I have the same color as yours with the beige interior and the 28i.
I am sure we will pass sometime on the Island.
Thanks again
Bill

Dreamboy · 06-29-2011, 08:12 AM

Guys,
I ordered on Jun 10th, CA said it is scheduled to start production by 2nd week of July, but it could start earlier, waiting....

NYC_340i · 06-29-2011, 09:42 AM

Well my dealer just called me and said my X3 is ready for pickup, but I'm on vacation so I will be picking her up on Saturday.

That was really fast! Only took them from June 15 to June 29 from order to pickup. I am very impressed.

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509trooper Staff Sergeant 6 Rep 138 Posts Drives: X3 35i Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Production is complete! The 800 # says the vehicle is at the port awaiting shipment. The web site still says Started production. I'm hoping about two weeks to get to the Los Angeles area. __________________ AW/BLK leather 35i \| premium \| tech \| sports pkgs \| 19" 309 wheels
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NYC_340i Lieutenant 208 Rep 547 Posts Drives: '20 M340i xDrive, '11 X3 28i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Congrats, the 800 # just changed to " Your vehicle is being transported to the port of exit" and got my production video this morning. Hoping it will reach New York City in about 6-7 days.
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Radioactive Captain 43 Rep 764 Posts Drives: '11 X3 28i '10 535i '04 325i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	East coast is a much faster delivery than west coast. It took over three weeks to receive the car in San Diego after end of production.
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rpiopio First Lieutenant 42 Rep 372 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2011 X3 , 2000e39 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Are you going to attempt ship tracking? __________________ 2006 330i: Titanium Silver, Black Leatherette, Navigation, European Delivery. 2011 X3 35i, Alpine White, Premium, Technology, Sport Package
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rpiopio First Lieutenant 42 Rep 372 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2011 X3 , 2000e39 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	509...Just spoke with a customer rep on the 800#. They do actually get on a boat. Our CA's should know what vessel it'll be on. Last time I tracked my car, we were able to see pictures of the boat going through the panama canal. I gotta go back into the e90 forums to see how to do it again. Oh and BTW, I got the same notice on the 800# today too. Car is at the port awaiting shipment!!! __________________ 2006 330i: Titanium Silver, Black Leatherette, Navigation, European Delivery. 2011 X3 35i, Alpine White, Premium, Technology, Sport Package
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rpiopio First Lieutenant 42 Rep 372 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2011 X3 , 2000e39 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	I'm in SF. Last time, my car arrived at Port Hueneme by Oxnard, near Santa Barbara and was trucked up from there. If you're in SoCal, I think the boat will sometimes stop at Long Beach. I'm not sure it offloads BMW's there but maybe just other cargo, then it continues up to Port Hueneme where the Vehicle Preparation Center is. Since our cars are already purchased, they are prioritized at the VPC and shipped quickly. VPC adds about 4 - 8 miles to the ODO if I recall as they drive it from the boat to the prep. __________________ 2006 330i: Titanium Silver, Black Leatherette, Navigation, European Delivery. 2011 X3 35i, Alpine White, Premium, Technology, Sport Package
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ww8915 Brave Heart 0 Rep 22 Posts Drives: X3 28i Alpine White Join Date: May 2011 Location: Staten Island NY iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info I had ordered the car on May 17th and not in a terrible rush. But when you go onto this site you kind of get a sense of enthusiasm. I am informed that the production end date is July 1. Being optimistic I figure middle of July for taking possession. I have the same color as yours with the beige interior and the 28i. I am sure we will pass sometime on the Island. Thanks again Bill __________________
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Dreamboy New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Guys, I ordered on Jun 10th, CA said it is scheduled to start production by 2nd week of July, but it could start earlier, waiting....
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NYC_340i Lieutenant 208 Rep 547 Posts Drives: '20 M340i xDrive, '11 X3 28i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Well my dealer just called me and said my X3 is ready for pickup, but I'm on vacation so I will be picking her up on Saturday. That was really fast! Only took them from June 15 to June 29 from order to pickup. I am very impressed.
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