My 2011 135i Order Timeline

Thaddy · 10-27-2010, 07:25 AM

I recently placed an order for a 135i and wanted to keep a running journal of the build status. Here is the car I ordered:

2011 BMW 135i 6MT

Alpine White exterior
Coral Red Boston Leather
Glacier Silver Aluminum Trim
M-Sport Package
Heated Front Seats
Harman Kardon Premium Sound

October 28th, 2010: The waiting begins! My order has been placed and a production number was received. Owner's Circle Status = On Order. BMW NA reports the car as scheduled for production with no scheduled production date.

November 6th, 20110: Car is scheduled for production the week of 11/15 to 11/19.

November 8th, 2010: BMW NA reports that the car is currently in production. Looks like my order got bumped up!

November 9th, 2010: My dealer emailed me my updated build order with a VIN assigned to my car. BMW NA is now reporting the estimated completion date is 11/16.

November 13th, 2010: BMW NA has updated the completion date to 11/15.

November 15th, 2010: My CA reports that the car is in final assembly and should be completed soon!

November 16th, 2010: BMW NA reports that the car is built and is in transit to the Port of Bremerhaven.

November 18th, 2010: My CA reports that my car is at Bremerhaven waiting to be assigned to a ship. I'm hoping this happens within the next few days, as Wallenius & Wilhelmsen and Eukor both have 5 to 6 ships scheduled to arrive in Bremerhaven over the next week.

November 26th, 2010: The car has been loaded onto the Patriot, which departed Bremerhaven on the 25th. She's scheduled to arrive and depart Southamton on the 27th, and from there it's straight to Baltimore, hopefully arriving on schedule on December 7th.

The Patriot en route to Southampton:

November 27th, 2010: The Patriot has departed Southampton. Next stop is Baltimore!

November 30th, 2010: www.sailwx.info has finally received a tracking update from the Patriot, she looks to be almost halfway to Newfoundland, but still a really long way until Baltimore.

December 2nd, 2010: The Patriot continues it's journey across the Atlantic, and it looks like she's starting to head south towards the eastern shore.

December 4th, 2010: Looks like the Patriot is just off the coast of Halifax, Nova Scotia. She must be just out of range, because MarineTraffic.com still doesn't pick her up.

December 6th, 2010: We're ahead of schedule

The Patriot is headed into the harbor and is expected to dock in Baltimore later tonight!

December 7th, 2010: Patriot has docked in Baltimore!

December 20th, 2010: Well, after what seemed like an eternity at VPC and in transit to Pittsburgh, my car ended up arriving at my dealership on Friday the 17th. Exactly 1 month from the day it was completed at the factory in Leipzig! Unfortunately due to the holidays and service being closed on Saturday, I wasn't able to take delivery. I'll be picking the car up this Thursday the 23rd, just in time for Christmas.

Thaddy · 11-08-2010, 09:52 AM

Updated timeline and some exciting news. Last Saturday my dealer called to say my car had a production date set to 11/15 to 11/19. I was pretty bummed out, considering that's a full three weeks after submitting the build! I decided to call BMW NA this morning and they said that the car was actually set to production. The woman on the phone didn't see it was scheduled for next week, so it sounds like it might have been bumped up a week!

Kcyrusm · 11-08-2010, 01:25 PM

You are having pretty much the exact car built I am! My ETA is the 11th of this month, pretty excited. The wait suuuuuucks!

Thaddy · 11-08-2010, 01:50 PM

After spending a few weeks visiting dealerships and configuring hundreds of 135i's on BMWUsa.com I couldn't find a better color combination than Alpine White and Coral Red. Enjoy your car, I'm hoping mine is an early Christmas present

Thaddy · 11-13-2010, 08:41 PM

Completion date has been moved up by a day!

Thaddy · 11-15-2010, 11:27 AM

My car has entered final assembly. I'm hoping by the end of the week it'll be at the docks waiting to be loaded onto a ship!

RQGUE · 11-15-2010, 04:51 PM

Mine is also in final assembly. I found that the ship Rockies Highway is expected to arrive in port tomorrow. Maybe we'll get lucky and catch a ride on it in the next few days.

Thaddy · 11-15-2010, 06:17 PM

I'm hoping by now the roundel is being placed on my hood. That's good news about the Rockies Highway, my fingers are crossed!

Edit: Actually, looking at the vessel schedule posted on W&W's website, there are three more ships that could potentially ship my car to the Port of Baltimore:

Departing 11/24 - Patriot
Departing 11/25 - Texas
Departing 11/26 - Tristan

Thaddy · 11-16-2010, 08:40 AM

Update: The car is complete and is in transit to Bremerhaven!

I have been tracking the Rockies Highway and right now it's being loaded up. Here's a screen shot I grabbed. I doubt this is my ship since my car is still in transit, but it's fun to track.

RQGUE · 11-16-2010, 11:23 AM

Mine was released to carrier as of this morning. Have you found the itinerary for the Rockies Highway?

To dock at Charleston I'll have to be on:
Tortugas: Nov 19
Patriot: Nov 24
Fidelio: Dec 1

Like you and everyone else, I'm not going to be a fan of sitting at port for a long period of time.

Thaddy · 11-16-2010, 12:10 PM

I haven't been able to find any information on Rockies Highway. I don't think it's operated by W&W, possibly a contracted boat? The three ships that will be heading to the Baltimore port are the Texas, Patriot, and Tristan. According to the Vessel Schedule, all three are scheduled to depart Bremerhaven on the 25th and 26th of November, so the chances of our cars making one of those boats are pretty good I'd say.

Thaddy · 11-17-2010, 07:28 AM

Looks like another Wallenius Wilhelmsen ship has arrived in port. Here is the Rockies Highway docked next to the Don Quijote. No word yet on what ship my car has been assigned.

Thaddy · 11-18-2010, 09:26 AM

Heard from my CA today, but it's not the update I was looking for. Details in my first post.

jameselee · 11-18-2010, 10:10 AM

Don't hold your breath; mine sat at the port awaiting a ship for two weeks. See my post about having "the awaiting a shipping vessel blues". I hope yours goes faster!

Thaddy · 11-18-2010, 10:14 AM

Yeah, I'm prepared for this to be the hardest part of the waiting process

jameselee · 11-18-2010, 06:32 PM

According to my CA, my car is slated to be put on a truck tomorrow & shipped up to the dealership, with an ETA of 22-23 Nov. The wait has not gotten any easier, but it particularly sucked to know it was just sitting there at port for two weeks. At least now I know it's at the Prep. Center getting suspension & exhaust installed, so there's a good reason for the delay.

This forum is a good "support group" for those of us waiting.

BatBimmer · 11-21-2010, 08:30 PM

Thaddy & Rogue, looks like I'm on the same schedule as you guys

Mine completed production 11/16 & my brothers 11/15... He's in Indiana & I'm in South Florida. I'm so hoping I get mine 1st for bragging rights

Thaddy · 11-22-2010, 09:34 AM

Do you know what port your car is being shipped to? There's a good chance we could see our cars being loaded up this week. Three ships are departing Bremerhaven in a few days

RQGUE · 11-22-2010, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BatBimmer

Thaddy & Rogue, looks like I'm on the same schedule as you guys

Mine completed production 11/16 & my brothers 11/15... He's in Indiana & I'm in South Florida. I'm so hoping I get mine 1st for bragging rights

You both will be getting yours first

My PCD date is the first of January, so I've got an even longer wait.

Thaddy, I do hope you're right. We have to be on one of those. I have to wait til Jan, but I want it at the center so I don't have to worry where it is anymore

Ash83 · 11-23-2010, 10:48 AM

You will love the AW with CR... just keep it clean

and nice choice on the 6MT..

Thaddy · 11-24-2010, 07:52 AM

I was very happy this morning to see that the Patriot has arrived in Bremerhaven and has docked in the Osthafen! It also looks like the Tristan is preparing to dock as well. I'm really hoping my car gets on one of these ships. The Texas (another W&W ship) is scheduled to leave Bremerhaven tomorrow as well, however, I'm not sure where she's located right now.

MikeD_VA · 11-24-2010, 08:54 AM

Thaddy, Thanks for the detailed posts on your order timeline. I ordered the exact same configuration except Space Grey and Grey Poplar trim on 11/3. On 11/22 BMW NA reported the car in transit to the port. That is still the status today. I am hoping to get on one of the three ships leaving this week!

10-27-2010, 07:25 AM	#1
Thaddy Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	My 2011 135i Order Timeline I recently placed an order for a 135i and wanted to keep a running journal of the build status. Here is the car I ordered: 2011 BMW 135i 6MT Alpine White exterior Coral Red Boston Leather Glacier Silver Aluminum Trim M-Sport Package Heated Front Seats Harman Kardon Premium Sound October 28th, 2010: The waiting begins! My order has been placed and a production number was received. Owner's Circle Status = On Order. BMW NA reports the car as scheduled for production with no scheduled production date. November 6th, 20110: Car is scheduled for production the week of 11/15 to 11/19. November 8th, 2010: BMW NA reports that the car is currently in production. Looks like my order got bumped up! November 9th, 2010: My dealer emailed me my updated build order with a VIN assigned to my car. BMW NA is now reporting the estimated completion date is 11/16. November 13th, 2010: BMW NA has updated the completion date to 11/15. November 15th, 2010: My CA reports that the car is in final assembly and should be completed soon! November 16th, 2010: BMW NA reports that the car is built and is in transit to the Port of Bremerhaven. November 18th, 2010: My CA reports that my car is at Bremerhaven waiting to be assigned to a ship. I'm hoping this happens within the next few days, as Wallenius & Wilhelmsen and Eukor both have 5 to 6 ships scheduled to arrive in Bremerhaven over the next week. November 26th, 2010: The car has been loaded onto the Patriot, which departed Bremerhaven on the 25th. She's scheduled to arrive and depart Southamton on the 27th, and from there it's straight to Baltimore, hopefully arriving on schedule on December 7th. The Patriot en route to Southampton: November 27th, 2010: The Patriot has departed Southampton. Next stop is Baltimore! November 30th, 2010: www.sailwx.info has finally received a tracking update from the Patriot, she looks to be almost halfway to Newfoundland, but still a really long way until Baltimore. December 2nd, 2010: The Patriot continues it's journey across the Atlantic, and it looks like she's starting to head south towards the eastern shore. December 4th, 2010: Looks like the Patriot is just off the coast of Halifax, Nova Scotia. She must be just out of range, because MarineTraffic.com still doesn't pick her up. December 6th, 2010: We're ahead of schedule The Patriot is headed into the harbor and is expected to dock in Baltimore later tonight! December 7th, 2010: Patriot has docked in Baltimore! December 20th, 2010: Well, after what seemed like an eternity at VPC and in transit to Pittsburgh, my car ended up arriving at my dealership on Friday the 17th. Exactly 1 month from the day it was completed at the factory in Leipzig! Unfortunately due to the holidays and service being closed on Saturday, I wasn't able to take delivery. I'll be picking the car up this Thursday the 23rd, just in time for Christmas. Last edited by Thaddy; 12-20-2010 at 02:17 PM..
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

11-08-2010, 09:52 AM	#2
Thaddy Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	Updated timeline and some exciting news. Last Saturday my dealer called to say my car had a production date set to 11/15 to 11/19. I was pretty bummed out, considering that's a full three weeks after submitting the build! I decided to call BMW NA this morning and they said that the car was actually set to production. The woman on the phone didn't see it was scheduled for next week, so it sounds like it might have been bumped up a week!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-08-2010, 01:25 PM	#3
Kcyrusm Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 2012 335is DCT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: N. VA iTrader: (1)	You are having pretty much the exact car built I am! My ETA is the 11th of this month, pretty excited. The wait suuuuuucks! __________________ ________________ BMS DCI \| AR Catless DP's \| ETS FMIC \| E38 Map Cobb Protuned by Jake@PTF 2012 BMW 335is: 11.926 @ 117.710 MPH (stock runflats)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-08-2010, 01:50 PM	#4
Thaddy Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	After spending a few weeks visiting dealerships and configuring hundreds of 135i's on BMWUsa.com I couldn't find a better color combination than Alpine White and Coral Red. Enjoy your car, I'm hoping mine is an early Christmas present
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-13-2010, 08:41 PM	#5
Thaddy Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	Completion date has been moved up by a day!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-15-2010, 11:27 AM	#6
Thaddy Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	My car has entered final assembly. I'm hoping by the end of the week it'll be at the docks waiting to be loaded onto a ship!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-15-2010, 04:51 PM	#7
RQGUE half-monk, half-hitman 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	Mine is also in final assembly. I found that the ship Rockies Highway is expected to arrive in port tomorrow. Maybe we'll get lucky and catch a ride on it in the next few days.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-15-2010, 06:17 PM	#8
Thaddy Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	I'm hoping by now the roundel is being placed on my hood. That's good news about the Rockies Highway, my fingers are crossed! Edit: Actually, looking at the vessel schedule posted on W&W's website, there are three more ships that could potentially ship my car to the Port of Baltimore: Departing 11/24 - Patriot Departing 11/25 - Texas Departing 11/26 - Tristan Last edited by Thaddy; 11-15-2010 at 08:26 PM..
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-16-2010, 08:40 AM	#9
Thaddy Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	Update: The car is complete and is in transit to Bremerhaven! I have been tracking the Rockies Highway and right now it's being loaded up. Here's a screen shot I grabbed. I doubt this is my ship since my car is still in transit, but it's fun to track. Last edited by Thaddy; 11-16-2010 at 11:19 AM..
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-16-2010, 11:23 AM	#10
RQGUE half-monk, half-hitman 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	Mine was released to carrier as of this morning. Have you found the itinerary for the Rockies Highway? To dock at Charleston I'll have to be on: Tortugas: Nov 19 Patriot: Nov 24 Fidelio: Dec 1 Like you and everyone else, I'm not going to be a fan of sitting at port for a long period of time.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-16-2010, 12:10 PM	#11
Thaddy Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	I haven't been able to find any information on Rockies Highway. I don't think it's operated by W&W, possibly a contracted boat? The three ships that will be heading to the Baltimore port are the Texas, Patriot, and Tristan. According to the Vessel Schedule, all three are scheduled to depart Bremerhaven on the 25th and 26th of November, so the chances of our cars making one of those boats are pretty good I'd say.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-17-2010, 07:28 AM	#12
Thaddy Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	Looks like another Wallenius Wilhelmsen ship has arrived in port. Here is the Rockies Highway docked next to the Don Quijote. No word yet on what ship my car has been assigned.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-18-2010, 09:26 AM	#13
Thaddy Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	Heard from my CA today, but it's not the update I was looking for. Details in my first post.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-18-2010, 10:10 AM	#14
jameselee Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 2011 Space Gray 135i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Don't hold your breath; mine sat at the port awaiting a ship for two weeks. See my post about having "the awaiting a shipping vessel blues". I hope yours goes faster! __________________ 2011 135i 6MT Space Gray/Black/Aluminum \| M-Sport \| Premium \| CA \| Nav BMW Performance [Suspension, Exhaust, Grilles, Mirrors, Spoiler, Shifter/Boot] Ordered: 11 Sep \| Production: 16-23 Sep \| Released to carrier: 26 Sep \| Awaiting ship: 1 Oct \| In transit: 14 Oct \| Prep. Center: 9 Nov \| Delivered: 10 Dec
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-18-2010, 10:14 AM	#15
Thaddy Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	Yeah, I'm prepared for this to be the hardest part of the waiting process
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-18-2010, 06:32 PM	#16
jameselee Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 2011 Space Gray 135i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	According to my CA, my car is slated to be put on a truck tomorrow & shipped up to the dealership, with an ETA of 22-23 Nov. The wait has not gotten any easier, but it particularly sucked to know it was just sitting there at port for two weeks. At least now I know it's at the Prep. Center getting suspension & exhaust installed, so there's a good reason for the delay. This forum is a good "support group" for those of us waiting. __________________ 2011 135i 6MT Space Gray/Black/Aluminum \| M-Sport \| Premium \| CA \| Nav BMW Performance [Suspension, Exhaust, Grilles, Mirrors, Spoiler, Shifter/Boot] Ordered: 11 Sep \| Production: 16-23 Sep \| Released to carrier: 26 Sep \| Awaiting ship: 1 Oct \| In transit: 14 Oct \| Prep. Center: 9 Nov \| Delivered: 10 Dec
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-21-2010, 08:30 PM	#17
BatBimmer ///^o^\\\ 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: '11 128i Vert -Space Gry/C.Red Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: West Palm Beach FLORIDA iTrader: (0)	Thaddy & Rogue, looks like I'm on the same schedule as you guys Mine completed production 11/16 & my brothers 11/15... He's in Indiana & I'm in South Florida. I'm so hoping I get mine 1st for bragging rights
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-22-2010, 09:34 AM	#18
Thaddy Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	Do you know what port your car is being shipped to? There's a good chance we could see our cars being loaded up this week. Three ships are departing Bremerhaven in a few days
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-23-2010, 10:48 AM	#20
Ash83 Major 41 Rep 1,177 Posts Drives: 135i & RS5 (SOLD)/ 18 CTS-V Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	You will love the AW with CR... just keep it clean and nice choice on the 6MT.. __________________ Alpine White, Coral RED , Glacier Silver Aluminum trim, M sport, 6MT, NAV, HiFi, USB-iPod, Bluetooth Performance: JB4\|BMW PE\|DP Cosmetics: BMW Sport Pedals\|Black Kidney Grill
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-24-2010, 07:52 AM	#21
Thaddy Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	I was very happy this morning to see that the Patriot has arrived in Bremerhaven and has docked in the Osthafen! It also looks like the Tristan is preparing to dock as well. I'm really hoping my car gets on one of these ships. The Texas (another W&W ship) is scheduled to leave Bremerhaven tomorrow as well, however, I'm not sure where she's located right now.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-24-2010, 08:54 AM	#22
MikeD_VA New Member 4 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 135i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (0)	Waiting too! Thaddy, Thanks for the detailed posts on your order timeline. I ordered the exact same configuration except Space Grey and Grey Poplar trim on 11/3. On 11/22 BMW NA reported the car in transit to the port. That is still the status today. I am hoping to get on one of the three ships leaving this week!
	Appreciate 0 Quote