My 2011 135i Order Timeline

gordongekko · 12-06-2010, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeD_VA

I saw the Patriot on MarineTraffic.com yesterday morning off of Newfoundland. This morning the Tristan, which is a day behind, past Newfoundland and has now gone out of range. I think they are taking the same course. They may not be in range again until close to the the MD/VA coast.

Mine is on the Tristan. Estimated at port on 12/8.

Thaddy · 12-06-2010, 07:04 PM

The Tristan is right behind the Patriot, you may even see your car arrive tomorrow!

I just talked to my dealer a bit ago and we're thinking a Saturday delivery is the earliest I could hope for. Otherwise, I think I'll be canceling my work travel next week so I can "work from home"

gordongekko · 12-06-2010, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Thaddy

The Tristan is right behind the Patriot, you may even see your car arrive tomorrow!

I just talked to my dealer a bit ago and we're thinking a Saturday delivery is the earliest I could hope for. Otherwise, I think I'll be canceling my work travel next week so I can "work from home"

What's the normal time from port to dealership? I ordered on 11/10, I'm way ahead of schedule.

skier219 · 12-06-2010, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by gordongekko

What's the normal time from port to dealership? I ordered on 11/10, I'm way ahead of schedule.

It varies depending on the queue at the port, but cars that are already sold get priority and move through quicker. In my case, it took 3 days from port to dealer (the dealer was only 200 miles from the port by truck). So I think you can figure 1-2 days for prep queues after the ship arrives, and then however many days it takes to transport to your location. There may be a train ride between Baltimore and Michigan in your case, so that will probably add some time -- might be worth researching that more.

gordongekko · 12-06-2010, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by skier219

It varies depending on the queue at the port, but cars that are already sold get priority and move through quicker. In my case, it took 3 days from port to dealer (the dealer was only 200 miles from the port by truck). So I think you can figure 1-2 days for prep queues after the ship arrives, and then however many days it takes to transport to your location. There may be a train ride between Baltimore and Michigan in your case, so that will probably add some time -- might be worth researching that more.

Thanks. Well it looks like my Christmas gift will arrive on time for that at least.

Thaddy · 12-07-2010, 07:20 AM

Docked

Hopefully it flies through VPC and gets to my dealership by the weekend.

gordongekko · 12-07-2010, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Thaddy

Docked

Hopefully it flies through VPC and gets to my dealership by the weekend.

Looks like the Tristan is close to docking as well.

Thaddy · 12-10-2010, 02:20 PM

Got the call. Looks like my car will be ready to be picked up next Friday or Saturday. I'll most likely be camping out Thursday night across the street from the dealership

BatBimmer · 12-10-2010, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Thaddy

Got the call. Looks like my car will be ready to be picked up next Friday or Saturday. I'll most likely be camping out Thursday night across the street from the dealership

Good for you! Patriot is due to dock in S.C. on Sunday. Hopefully they can clear and get to me in West Palm Beach by Fri as well, but that might be pushing it.

1on135_deal · 12-10-2010, 09:01 PM

tats weird i ordered mines 11/1 and it says awaiting trasport wat bs!!

gordongekko · 12-10-2010, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 1on135_deal

tats weird i ordered mines 11/1 and it says awaiting trasport wat bs!!

I ordered mines 11/10 and it's already in the US!

BatBimmer · 12-10-2010, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by gordongekko

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Originally Posted by 1on135_deal

tats weird i ordered mines 11/1 and it says awaiting trasport wat bs!!

I ordered mines 11/10 and it's already in the US!

gordongekko · 12-11-2010, 10:14 PM

I think I'm getting my 135 sometime during the upcoming week. 5 week delivery ftmfw.

Dannydeleted · 12-15-2010, 07:24 PM

WOW! That looks pretty amazing...great tracking job done on your end...I seriously had NO idea you could track ships/vessels like that!!

Glad everything was done in a timely manner...makes me excited and I can't wait to go through this experience myself!!!

gordongekko · 12-15-2010, 09:56 PM

Thaddy - Did you get your car yet?

Thaddy · 12-16-2010, 07:34 AM

Not yet. I'm hoping I'll be able to take delivery tomorrow or Saturday. My dealer is going to call me when the car is sitting in front of him. As of Monday it was still in Baltimore waiting for transportation to Pittsburgh.

This has been the absolute worst week in terms of waiting

MikeD_VA · 12-16-2010, 08:06 AM

After arriving on the Tristan last Wednesday the port finally released my car to the carrier on Tuesday. The car arrived at the dealer late yesterday, exactly six weeks after placing my order.

Unfortunately it is going to snow later today so I probably won't pick it up until Friday...

gordongekko · 12-16-2010, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeD_VA

After arriving on the Tristan last Wednesday the port finally released my car to the carrier on Tuesday. The car arrived at the dealer late yesterday, exactly six weeks after placing my order.

Unfortunately it is going to snow later today so I probably won't pick it up until Friday...

My car was on the Tristan as well, but it has to get all the way up to Michigan. I guess my delivery isn't happening this week.

BatBimmer · 12-16-2010, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Thaddy

Not yet. I'm hoping I'll be able to take delivery tomorrow or Saturday. My dealer is going to call me when the car is sitting in front of him. As of Monday it was still in Baltimore waiting for transportation to Pittsburgh.

This has been the absolute worst week in terms of waiting

Got the call at 5:00pm ... Car just into dealer! Picking up tomorrow (Friday)... Thaddy. You, me

Thaddy · 12-17-2010, 03:55 PM

Man, still no update from my dealer

I'm not sure why it's taking so long to get from Baltimore to Pittsburgh, but I'm hoping a Saturday delivery is still possible!

edit: She's being unloaded at the dealership right now, however no tech are in tomorrow to service the car so it looks like delivery will be next week!

gordongekko · 12-17-2010, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Thaddy

Man, still no update from my dealer

I'm not sure why it's taking so long to get from Baltimore to Pittsburgh, but I'm hoping a Saturday delivery is still possible!

edit: She's being unloaded at the dealership right now, however no tech are in tomorrow to service the car so it looks like delivery will be next week!

Weird that I got mine before you, considering you are much closer to the port.

Thaddy · 12-17-2010, 10:08 PM

Yeah I didn't inquire as to why it took so long, but I'll be making sure it didn't sustain any damage during transit, no matter how small. The only reason I can think of is that my salesman mentioned they were expecting 20+ cars yesterday and today. It's quite possible I had to wait for a truck because there were so many cars headed to my dealership!

12-06-2010, 07:04 PM	#46
Thaddy Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	The Tristan is right behind the Patriot, you may even see your car arrive tomorrow! I just talked to my dealer a bit ago and we're thinking a Saturday delivery is the earliest I could hope for. Otherwise, I think I'll be canceling my work travel next week so I can "work from home"
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12-07-2010, 07:20 AM	#50
Thaddy Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	Docked Hopefully it flies through VPC and gets to my dealership by the weekend.
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12-10-2010, 02:20 PM	#52
Thaddy Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	Got the call. Looks like my car will be ready to be picked up next Friday or Saturday. I'll most likely be camping out Thursday night across the street from the dealership
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12-10-2010, 09:01 PM	#54
1on135_deal First Lieutenant 18 Rep 347 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	tats weird i ordered mines 11/1 and it says awaiting trasport wat bs!!
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12-11-2010, 10:14 PM	#57
gordongekko Private First Class 1 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Royal Oak, MI iTrader: (0)	I think I'm getting my 135 sometime during the upcoming week. 5 week delivery ftmfw.
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12-15-2010, 07:24 PM	#58
Dannydeleted Private 4 Rep 83 Posts Drives: Subaru STi Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fountain Valley iTrader: (0)	WOW! That looks pretty amazing...great tracking job done on your end...I seriously had NO idea you could track ships/vessels like that!! Glad everything was done in a timely manner...makes me excited and I can't wait to go through this experience myself!!!
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12-15-2010, 09:56 PM	#59
gordongekko Private First Class 1 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Royal Oak, MI iTrader: (0)	Thaddy - Did you get your car yet?
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12-16-2010, 07:34 AM	#60
Thaddy Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	Not yet. I'm hoping I'll be able to take delivery tomorrow or Saturday. My dealer is going to call me when the car is sitting in front of him. As of Monday it was still in Baltimore waiting for transportation to Pittsburgh. This has been the absolute worst week in terms of waiting
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12-16-2010, 08:06 AM	#61
MikeD_VA New Member 4 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 135i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (0)	Car is in! After arriving on the Tristan last Wednesday the port finally released my car to the carrier on Tuesday. The car arrived at the dealer late yesterday, exactly six weeks after placing my order. Unfortunately it is going to snow later today so I probably won't pick it up until Friday...
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12-17-2010, 03:55 PM	#64
Thaddy Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	Man, still no update from my dealer I'm not sure why it's taking so long to get from Baltimore to Pittsburgh, but I'm hoping a Saturday delivery is still possible! edit: She's being unloaded at the dealership right now, however no tech are in tomorrow to service the car so it looks like delivery will be next week! Last edited by Thaddy; 12-17-2010 at 04:48 PM..
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12-17-2010, 10:08 PM	#66
Thaddy Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	Yeah I didn't inquire as to why it took so long, but I'll be making sure it didn't sustain any damage during transit, no matter how small. The only reason I can think of is that my salesman mentioned they were expecting 20+ cars yesterday and today. It's quite possible I had to wait for a truck because there were so many cars headed to my dealership!
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