How Long, Boat to Dealership?

TazioNYC · 03-02-2008, 08:58 PM

Ok, so my 135 is on a boat someplace on its way to the US. When's the earliest I can expect it at me dealer (Connecticut)? Need to start setting my expectations...

BMW Dreamer · 03-02-2008, 09:08 PM

March 22, 08 you can have it. Even if it comes in early, they won't let you take it until launch. SORRY I couldn't answer your question.

joelk · 03-02-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff1962

March 22, 08 you can have it. Even if it comes in early, they won't let you take it until launch. SORRY I couldn't answer your question.

that isn't exactly clear yet.

from a lot of anecdotal CA info it looks like BMW is releasing cars from the VPCs to dealers on March 13th. There's no reason that local dealers would hold the cars till the 22nd. so depending on your distance from your VPC you can guestimate.

the trip across the atlantic takes about 4 weeks though. so with regards to the OP's question, I'm guessing 5 to 6 weeks from german port to dealer pickup.

TazioNYC · 03-02-2008, 09:19 PM

Yeah, I thought the launch date wa smoved up to March 12-14 or thereabouts.

TP 135i · 03-03-2008, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by joelk

the trip across the atlantic takes about 4 weeks though. so with regards to the OP's question, I'm guessing 5 to 6 weeks from german port to dealer pickup.

The Atlantic trip is only 12 to 15 days. Then (I believe) the car can be at the VPC for up to 2 weeks. Then truck transport to the dealer (couple of days).
So I would say from Bremerhaven to your dealer should be max 5 weeks.

TazioNYC.....what boat are you on ??? Are you tracking it's progress across the big pond?

joelk · 03-03-2008, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by TP 135i

The Atlantic trip is only 12 to 15 days. Then (I believe) the car can be at the VPC for up to 2 weeks. Then truck transport to the dealer (couple of days).
So I would say from Bremerhaven to your dealer should be max 5 weeks.

oh yeah. thanks for the correction. i knew that. not sure what i was thinking earlier.

TP 135i · 03-03-2008, 07:18 AM

Yep...we are all here to help ease the waiting pains that we all suffer from!

:wink:

TazioNYC · 03-03-2008, 07:53 AM

Not sure which boat -- have to ask my dealer. I think the Owner's Circle site is a few days behind, so the ship has probably been out there for 4 or 5 days already.

larryn · 03-03-2008, 08:03 AM

Tazio, you can find out which vessel it's yourself. East Coast shipments use Wallenius Lines. You can go here, and enter your VIN in the box. If you are booked on a ship, you'll be able to find out which one.

TP 135i · 03-03-2008, 08:33 AM

Check your VIN here Awaiting Transport to see if you are on the MANON (see post #22)

TazioNYC · 03-03-2008, 09:16 AM

I'm on the OTELLO.

larryn · 03-03-2008, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TazioNYC

I'm on the OTELLO.

Nice!!

TazioNYC · 03-03-2008, 09:32 AM

Supposed to arrive at NYC on 3/14 to the processing center and then to the dealer. Guess I'm into April. Shouldn't have gotten so excited!!!

Where's the VPC again?

larryn · 03-03-2008, 10:19 AM

Jersey City... right across the water from you. I guess it sounds fancier by them calling it NYC. You might get the 135i in March still...

TazioNYC · 03-03-2008, 10:48 AM

Amazing! Who would have thought Jersey City could be so useful?

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TazioNYC Lieutenant 37 Rep 466 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	How Long, Boat to Dealership? Ok, so my 135 is on a boat someplace on its way to the US. When's the earliest I can expect it at me dealer (Connecticut)? Need to start setting my expectations...
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03-03-2008, 07:53 AM	#8
TazioNYC Lieutenant 37 Rep 466 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	Not sure which boat -- have to ask my dealer. I think the Owner's Circle site is a few days behind, so the ship has probably been out there for 4 or 5 days already.
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larryn Lieutenant General 2146 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Tazio, you can find out which vessel it's yourself. East Coast shipments use Wallenius Lines. You can go here, and enter your VIN in the box. If you are booked on a ship, you'll be able to find out which one.
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03-02-2008, 09:08 PM	#2
BMW Dreamer Colonel 72 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: Modded 06 TL Manual Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern IL. iTrader: (0)	March 22, 08 you can have it. Even if it comes in early, they won't let you take it until launch. SORRY I couldn't answer your question.
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TP 135i Major 28 Rep 1,340 Posts Drives: 2008 135i SGM MT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Finksburg, Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 1995 Acura Integra SE [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i [0.00] 2006 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 1999 Toyota 4-Runner [0.00]	Check your VIN here Awaiting Transport to see if you are on the MANON (see post #22) __________________ 2008 135i SGM
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03-03-2008, 09:16 AM	#11
TazioNYC Lieutenant 37 Rep 466 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	I'm on the OTELLO.
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03-03-2008, 09:32 AM	#13
TazioNYC Lieutenant 37 Rep 466 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	Supposed to arrive at NYC on 3/14 to the processing center and then to the dealer. Guess I'm into April. Shouldn't have gotten so excited!!! Where's the VPC again?
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larryn Lieutenant General 2146 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Jersey City... right across the water from you. I guess it sounds fancier by them calling it NYC. You might get the 135i in March still...
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