Dealer says Production underway, but!

[Hyperjack]

okay...so here's an update on what i forund at that site.

once you've entered your VIN#, you should see something like this...



hit the red text under "voyage number" and it's lead you to details like this...



as you can see, it's listed the ship already in the UK as of yesterday. so it's a more accurate log of where your car is than 800#, your CA and the initial info on that site.

Pertplus, at this point i'm sure your car is with mine , somewhere in the UK.

[Hyperjack]

Originally Posted by Pertplus

Nothing as of yet...Cargo ID/VIN isnt being recognized yet.

that's strange. if you already know that your car is on a ship....i have no idea why your VIN won't work.

[Hyperjack]

Originally Posted by Pertplus

Yeah it's weird. 800 number confirmed it and I have the VIN correct when I type it in. I can shoot you my VIN via PM and you can try it and maybe for some reason something's not working on my end.

sure, go ahead!

[nullrouted]

Originally Posted by Hyperjack

as you can see, it's listed the ship already in the UK as of yesterday. so it's a more accurate log of where your car is than 800#, your CA and the initial info on that site.

For further information, if you guys weren't aware, there is MarineTraffic.com -- Here's the quick link for the Aniara's location, may not work if it moves much from now, but you can always search for the name:

http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/def...ntery=50.31167

[nullrouted]

Originally Posted by Pertplus

Nothing as of yet...Cargo ID/VIN isnt being recognized yet.

There is an outside chance that W&W isn't the carrier for your car -- in that case you'll want to get the name of the ship from your CA (I know, easier said than done... same at my dealership), and track using other methods such as MarineTraffic or Sailwx until it hits your port.

[Hyperjack]

Originally Posted by Pertplus

Yeah it's weird. 800 number confirmed it and I have the VIN correct when I type it in. I can shoot you my VIN via PM and you can try it and maybe for some reason something's not working on my end.

sadly, i tried your VIN# and it pops up as "no records found".

i'm glad to here that your CA is getting in touch with you.

[Hyperjack]

Originally Posted by nullrouted

For further information, if you guys weren't aware, there is MarineTraffic.com -- Here's the quick link for the Aniara's location, may not work if it moves much from now, but you can always search for the name:

http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/def...ntery=50.31167

that is too cool...thanks!

[g222leav]

Originally Posted by nullrouted

They're referring to Wallenius Wilhelmsen's website: www.2wglobal.com -- You can enter your VIN as the Cargo ID on their Track and Trace link to get tracking information on your vehicle if they've got it in their possession.

direct link:

https://att.2wglobal.com/gstattweb/o...ckSearchResult

[JohnC28]

Finally after 14 days, an update. Loaded and sailed yesterday for Southhampton then on to Baltimore. Due 7/15.
Ship: Courage

Currently here:

[Hyperjack]

Originally Posted by Pertplus

Just spoke to the 800 number and they said it has been "dispatched from Germany" and is with the carrier, apparently on the way to the port. I was told this from a live representative. So I guess I assumed that when I was told it was dispatched from Germany and given to the carrier, that meant it was on a boat and had left Germany. Apparently not.

that's clears things up...yeah, that just means it's on it's way to the port for processing.

it'll probably get on a boat sooner than you think because even the 800#'s info is dated.

on the 28th they told me my car was at the port while it was actually on a ship cruising on it's way here.

[Hyperjack]

Originally Posted by JohnC28

Finally after 14 days, an update. Loaded and sailed yesterday for Southhampton then on to Baltimore. Due 7/15.....

see? it's not in a ditch somewhere

[RS4now]

mine is also on the Courage..!!!!

[Hyperjack]

Originally Posted by Pertplus

Yeah the terminology messed me up: "Dispatched from Germany" and given to the "Carrier" made me think it left Germany on a ship. But knowing my car, it has some sight seeing to do, some seedy strip clubs to visit and some schnitzel to down before leaving good ole Deutschland...

[g222leav]

Originally Posted by Pertplus

This must be my Karma for choosing the profession of being an attorney...It seems BMW has about 16 different ways to say your car has left the factory and it's on the way to the port

- dispatched from Germany to carrier
- in transit
- f**k you stop calling this 800 number
- your car is in a ditch

I wonder how many times that 800 number gets spammed a day

[JohnC28]

Courage has launched from Southampton for BWI.
Flank speed Captain!
7/14 arrival.

[g222leav]

How is everybody's updates going along? I think OP ordered before me so I really hope he has his car already.

Mine apparently cleared customs 7/5. I was hoping I could take deliver 7/12 (since i have the whole day off) but my dealer doesn't think it'll be ready until 7/15-7/21.

This final stretch is killing me LOL. I know it might take a few days to clear the VDC since I ordered the Perforance CF rear spoiler and I know that gets installed there.

[nullrouted]

Mine reached the Brunswick port yesterday... WW tracking has entries for "Customs Clearance" and the current status is "Delivered From" - However I called the 800 number today and they claim its currently in customs, not yet being touched by VDC. There are a lot of conflicting reports out there about what BMW tells you vs reality, so I'm not sure if I trust their "6-10" day estimate of customs clearance they gave on the 800 number. I suppose I will wait a week and call them again as they requested, since my CA is more or less useless for info.

[JohnC28]

Half way across the North Atlantic today, still on schedule.

[RS4now]

i am the OP and no i do not have my M yet. its on the Courage which is scheduled to hit Baltimore 7/14. its been a long wait.

[Hyperjack]

Originally Posted by Pertplus

Mine just shipped today!!

congrats! so, you're looking at an arrival date of mid august?

[nullrouted]

CA actually called me today and told me the car has cleared customs (in one day!), and is scheduled to ship out on the truck from the VPC tomorrow. I could have it by the end of the week... can't wait!

PertPlus: Glad to hear your car finally broke up with the port of bremerhaven and is courting other ports as we speak

[Hyperjack]

Originally Posted by Pertplus

He said ETA is August 2nd. But that may be ETA to the port here in Cali and then another week or so after the accessories get installed for the dealer to take possession. So at the very latest, year 2026.

... yeah, if you're getting accessories installed at the port, you're looking at another week at least.

mine due in at 24th of this month, but i'm getting an MPE installed. so, i'm looking at the first week in august.

but , i'm not holding my breath...