My M3 just exited the in production phase!

dogears · 01-23-2009, 08:45 PM

Won't be long! She needs to be here by the end of Feb to coincide with my M45 lease ending.

M Double-clutch Transmission with Drivelogic
19" Forged and polished Double Spoke wheels (Style 220M) with mixed tires
Moonroof (I did not order moonroof but it lists it)
Heated front seats
Carbon Leather interior trim
Park Distance Control (rear only)
Satellite radio with 1 year subscription
iPod and USB adapter
Smartphone Integration
Enhanced Premium Sound
Cold Weather Package
Retractable headlight washers
Heated front seats
Fold down rear seats
Premium Package
Universal Garage Door Opener
Digital compass mirror
BMW Assist
Power folding mirrors
Technology Package
Voice activation
Electronic Damping Control
Comfort Access system
Real Time Traffic Information
M Drive
Navigation system
HD radio

jamesq · 01-23-2009, 09:06 PM

Mine too. I called today and the status is "on a carrier to the port of departure". Too bad they can't fly it into Denver. I've got an Interlagos Blue Sedan with DCT. Hopefully the Progman software update will be out and fix the lag issue before we get them. I plan on using S most of the time anyway and working the paddles.

dogears · 01-23-2009, 09:34 PM

Spaced Gray here. Mine is awaiting transport. Congrats!

jamesq · 01-23-2009, 09:41 PM

It's a shame my boat needs to go through the Panama Canal

knifegun · 01-23-2009, 11:02 PM

Mine also finished production on Wednesday Jan 21st. 2009 Space Gray/Fox Red E90. Can't wait! How long does it take now? I guess mine goes through the Panama Canal as well.

jamesq · 01-24-2009, 12:01 AM

My CA told me 28 days on the water and then probably a couple weeks after that between the delivery center and transport to Colorado. I'm thinking early March. Hopefully the snowstorms will be done after that.

schadenfreude · 01-24-2009, 12:36 AM

I'm in the paint shop today! Also an Interlagos sedan...

2fast0 · 01-24-2009, 08:20 PM

im in the paint shop today too!!!!!

Jerktown · 01-24-2009, 09:26 PM

Wow, we're all 'in the same boat' (maybe some of us literally). My AW E90 DCT is awaiting transportation to the port of exit.

EDIT: From reading through a lot of these threads, I think (hope) that whoever's CA told them 28 days at sea as being really conservative. It seemed to me more like 2 weeks at sea for east-coaster, 2.5 for west-coasters, and not long at all from port through the prep center to a dealer.

schadenfreude · 01-24-2009, 10:24 PM

My car has "been released to a carrier and is awaiting transportation to the port of exit". BMW NA told me that once it gets on the boat it should be "a little more than 2 weeks" on the boat (although "weather on the seas this time of year can slow things down") and then a week or so to get to the dealer. He said that I should expect delivery if all goes smoothly at the end of February, but that it was only a "rough estimate". They did build my car ahead of schedule though.

I was supposed to be a week 5 build.

thai357sig · 01-24-2009, 10:38 PM

Mine also just exited the assembly line. According to BMWUSA it is awaiting transport. But I have to note that the Person I spoke to at BMW told me my car was to complete production on the 22 of January, and it took BMWUSA until today to catch up. Hopefully it is now awaiting transport. On its little ferry ride across the pond. Man I can't wait.

lincoln · 01-25-2009, 02:37 AM

add me to the list... the agony.

Jerktown · 01-26-2009, 11:13 AM

Mine is still awaiting transportation to the port of exit, how about you guys? I did a search on the port website for ships arriving at Port Huememe:

http://www.keyports.de/688_2&portcod...port&shiptype=

Anyone know if that's accurate? If it is, I hope we get on the 1/29 boat, otherwise it'll be mid-March before we take delivery.

AlpineM3 · 01-26-2009, 04:00 PM

Ive been waiting for the banana boat for 2 days now. Oh well maybe some of you will catch the train and well all sail together! On a side note i hope BMW doesnt track the nuber of personal times ive called the 800 number or they may think im a bit...off

thai357sig · 01-26-2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineM3

Ive been waiting for the banana boat for 2 days now. Oh well maybe some of you will catch the train and well all sail together! On a side note i hope BMW doesnt track the nuber of personal times ive called the 800 number or they may think im a bit...off

I'm lagging behind. The nuber

of times I've called only came to 2. I need top start badgering them more. I just seems I can't get much info from them and they just refer me to my CA for any questions.

I'm hoping that I'm on the FEDORA ship that sails tomorrow. But I guess I can live3 with it if I'm on the HOEGH CHIBA freight. Gotta pray for good weather.

AlpineM3 · 01-26-2009, 04:29 PM

They have my patience for a few more days. Then my ace is getting on a higgins boat pointed for the homeland. I WIKI'ed it and it'll hold 6000lbs of vehicular cargo...

dogears · 01-26-2009, 05:51 PM

I guess I should call the #! LOL

Jerktown · 01-26-2009, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thai357sig

I'm lagging behind. The nuber

of times I've called only came to 2. I need top start badgering them more. I just seems I can't get much info from them and they just refer me to my CA for any questions.

I'm hoping that I'm on the FEDORA ship that sails tomorrow. But I guess I can live3 with it if I'm on the HOEGH CHIBA freight. Gotta pray for good weather.

The search results I linked to were for ships destined to Port Hueneme, which is for West Coast deliveries - if your car is sailing for a East Coast port, there is probably another set of ships you're trying to catch.

Mine is still awaiting transport to the port of exit

jamesisel · 01-26-2009, 09:19 PM

Congrats man!

ColoCane · 01-26-2009, 09:28 PM

Shoot... think I'm going to miss the 1/29 sail date to the west coast. My production is slated for completion on 1/29! Wait, wait wait...

Jerktown · 01-26-2009, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColoCane

Shoot... think I'm going to miss the 1/29 sail date to the west coast. My production is slated for completion on 1/29! Wait, wait wait...

My car was completed on the 24th, and I think there's only a slim chance that it's going to catch the 1/29 boat, so yeah, maybe we'll be boat buddies on The Medea.

Jerktown · 01-27-2009, 10:46 AM

Updated with "being transported to the port of exit." I sure hope there's room on the Hoegh Chiba for me.

01-23-2009, 08:45 PM	#1
dogears My master volume goes to 11 59 Rep 467 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M5 Competition Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ iTrader: (0)	My M3 just exited the in production phase! Won't be long! She needs to be here by the end of Feb to coincide with my M45 lease ending. M Double-clutch Transmission with Drivelogic 19" Forged and polished Double Spoke wheels (Style 220M) with mixed tires Moonroof (I did not order moonroof but it lists it) Heated front seats Carbon Leather interior trim Park Distance Control (rear only) Satellite radio with 1 year subscription iPod and USB adapter Smartphone Integration Enhanced Premium Sound Cold Weather Package Retractable headlight washers Heated front seats Fold down rear seats Premium Package Universal Garage Door Opener Digital compass mirror BMW Assist Power folding mirrors Technology Package Voice activation Electronic Damping Control Comfort Access system Real Time Traffic Information M Drive Navigation system HD radio
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01-23-2009, 09:06 PM	#2
jamesq Private 16 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 2015 SO M3 6 Spd Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Knoxville, TN iTrader: (0)	Mine too. I called today and the status is "on a carrier to the port of departure". Too bad they can't fly it into Denver. I've got an Interlagos Blue Sedan with DCT. Hopefully the Progman software update will be out and fix the lag issue before we get them. I plan on using S most of the time anyway and working the paddles.
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01-23-2009, 09:34 PM	#3
dogears My master volume goes to 11 59 Rep 467 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M5 Competition Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ iTrader: (0)	Spaced Gray here. Mine is awaiting transport. Congrats!
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01-23-2009, 09:41 PM	#4
jamesq Private 16 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 2015 SO M3 6 Spd Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Knoxville, TN iTrader: (0)	It's a shame my boat needs to go through the Panama Canal __________________
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01-23-2009, 11:02 PM	#5
knifegun Major 83 Rep 1,108 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: May 2008 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Mine also finished production on Wednesday Jan 21st. 2009 Space Gray/Fox Red E90. Can't wait! How long does it take now? I guess mine goes through the Panama Canal as well.
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01-24-2009, 12:01 AM	#6
jamesq Private 16 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 2015 SO M3 6 Spd Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Knoxville, TN iTrader: (0)	My CA told me 28 days on the water and then probably a couple weeks after that between the delivery center and transport to Colorado. I'm thinking early March. Hopefully the snowstorms will be done after that. __________________
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01-24-2009, 12:36 AM	#7
schadenfreude Lieutenant 8 Rep 426 Posts Drives: '09 E90 M-DCT M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E90 M3 [0.00]	I'm in the paint shop today! Also an Interlagos sedan... __________________ AiB LEDs///MS Filter///Hardwired V1///VentureShield///F1 Pinnacle 35%///IND Reflectors///BMW Performance Grills
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01-24-2009, 08:20 PM	#8
2fast0 Private 24 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 17 x5m Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (0)	im in the paint shop today too!!!!!
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01-24-2009, 09:26 PM	#9
Jerktown Private First Class 6 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M3-DCT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bay Area, California iTrader: (0)	Wow, we're all 'in the same boat' (maybe some of us literally). My AW E90 DCT is awaiting transportation to the port of exit. EDIT: From reading through a lot of these threads, I think (hope) that whoever's CA told them 28 days at sea as being really conservative. It seemed to me more like 2 weeks at sea for east-coaster, 2.5 for west-coasters, and not long at all from port through the prep center to a dealer.
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schadenfreude Lieutenant 8 Rep 426 Posts Drives: '09 E90 M-DCT M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E90 M3 [0.00]	My car has "been released to a carrier and is awaiting transportation to the port of exit". BMW NA told me that once it gets on the boat it should be "a little more than 2 weeks" on the boat (although "weather on the seas this time of year can slow things down") and then a week or so to get to the dealer. He said that I should expect delivery if all goes smoothly at the end of February, but that it was only a "rough estimate". They did build my car ahead of schedule though. I was supposed to be a week 5 build. __________________ AiB LEDs///MS Filter///Hardwired V1///VentureShield///F1 Pinnacle 35%///IND Reflectors///BMW Performance Grills
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01-24-2009, 10:38 PM	#11
thai357sig Lieutenant 30 Rep 409 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Amerika iTrader: (0)	Mine also just exited the assembly line. According to BMWUSA it is awaiting transport. But I have to note that the Person I spoke to at BMW told me my car was to complete production on the 22 of January, and it took BMWUSA until today to catch up. Hopefully it is now awaiting transport. On its little ferry ride across the pond. Man I can't wait. __________________ 09'M3 JerezB/Tech/Cold/Prem/PDC/SR/Black Leather/ANTHRACITE Sycamore/IPOD/USB/Rear Sunshade/Premium Sounnd/6MT*Just Hit The Ground! Delivery 02/25/2009*
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01-25-2009, 02:37 AM	#12
lincoln Lieutenant 19 Rep 432 Posts Drives: 2009 Melbourne Red Coupe - DCT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Seattle (Puyallup) iTrader: (0)	add me to the list... the agony. __________________ 2009 Melbourne Red DCT \| Black Interior \| Carbon Fiber Trim \| Carbon Fiber Roof \| Cold Weather \| Premium \| Technology \| 19's \| Smartphone Integration \| iPod \|
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01-26-2009, 11:13 AM	#13
Jerktown Private First Class 6 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M3-DCT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bay Area, California iTrader: (0)	Mine is still awaiting transportation to the port of exit, how about you guys? I did a search on the port website for ships arriving at Port Huememe: http://www.keyports.de/688_2&portcod...port&shiptype= Anyone know if that's accurate? If it is, I hope we get on the 1/29 boat, otherwise it'll be mid-March before we take delivery.
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01-26-2009, 04:00 PM	#14
AlpineM3 Private 1 Rep 78 Posts Drives: AW M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NE USA iTrader: (0)	Argh Ive been waiting for the banana boat for 2 days now. Oh well maybe some of you will catch the train and well all sail together! On a side note i hope BMW doesnt track the nuber of personal times ive called the 800 number or they may think im a bit...off
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01-26-2009, 04:29 PM	#16
AlpineM3 Private 1 Rep 78 Posts Drives: AW M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NE USA iTrader: (0)	They have my patience for a few more days. Then my ace is getting on a higgins boat pointed for the homeland. I WIKI'ed it and it'll hold 6000lbs of vehicular cargo...
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01-26-2009, 05:51 PM	#17
dogears My master volume goes to 11 59 Rep 467 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M5 Competition Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ iTrader: (0)	I guess I should call the #! LOL
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01-26-2009, 09:28 PM	#20
ColoCane Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 280 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	Shoot... think I'm going to miss the 1/29 sail date to the west coast. My production is slated for completion on 1/29! Wait, wait wait...
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01-27-2009, 10:46 AM	#22
Jerktown Private First Class 6 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M3-DCT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bay Area, California iTrader: (0)	Updated with "being transported to the port of exit." I sure hope there's room on the Hoegh Chiba for me.
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