Week 20 Support Group

wikidpete · 05-14-2008, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Citizen Z

Where in the production stage does the vehicle get assigned a VIN? Once the chassis is complete? I imagine its before the vehicle is completely assembled but after the unibody (or whatever frame type they're using) is welded together. I got my car 10 working days after I got my VIN (though thats not necessarily the day the VIN was assigned). Granted, I'm in Germany and only 2.5 hrs from Munich, but it still made me wonder. I was very happy to get my car after only a 70 day wait. :P

VIN should be assigned right before the vehicle starts production. I see an average of 8 - 10 days from various threads. If anyone has additional info feel free chime in...

HemisphereDancer · 05-14-2008, 07:31 AM

Just called 800 number this morning (as I do just about every morning) the car has been released to the carrier for transport to the ship! Getting closer, slowly moving towards delivery to Atlanta!

imported_Katera · 05-14-2008, 11:14 AM

Just to let you guys know I am actually already on a boat. I got on the Sierra Nevada Highway evidently a few days ago. Good luck!

wikidpete · 05-14-2008, 11:23 AM

I just called this morning.. My car has finally finished production...

getting closer..

HemisphereDancer · 05-14-2008, 02:10 PM

Katera, congrats, you waited long enough. Hopefully I will find away to get on the next ship out!

zivilyn861 · 05-14-2008, 04:29 PM

Mine was supposed to be completed today... but the 800 number still says estimated completion of 5/14...

I'm so impatient!

zivilyn861 · 05-15-2008, 04:06 PM

Just got the update that mine's been released... hopefully we can all get on a boat in the next couple of days... *crosses fingers*

Dan203 · 05-15-2008, 05:59 PM

It'll take at least a week to get to the docks and actually loaded onto a boat.

Dan

hitthemark41 · 05-15-2008, 06:10 PM

"released and awaiting arrival to the port of exit"...woohoo...just looking forward to finding out the name of the boat we are all on to track THAT lil sucker! :w00t:

Dan203 · 05-16-2008, 03:08 AM

Sorry to burst your bubble but when it says that your vehicle has been released to a carrier and is awaiting transport to the port of exit, that means it's waiting for a train to take it to the dock not that it's on a boat. When it's on a boat it's say that it's "En route to the port of entry".

Trust me I went through this same thing. When my car was finished I got that "released to a carrier and awaiting transport to the port of exit" message for a couple of days. The I got an "en route to the port of exit" for a couple more days. Then finally I got the "at the port awaiting a shipping vessel". After that it took almost 2 weeks before I was actually loaded onto a boat.

This is the hard part about waiting. Just when you think you're finally making progress you get stuck somewhere and the wait drags on.

Dan

damian · 05-16-2008, 09:55 AM

Production is finally complete for me and I'm awaiting transport.

My owner's circle page shows my car with 9000 options. I'm hoping it's inaccurate. Anyone else notice this?

InsaneSkippy · 05-16-2008, 10:07 AM

9000 options...That's awesome!

damian · 05-16-2008, 12:55 PM

It would be awesome unless the dealer tried to charge me for them.

Regardless, I emailed my dealer, he checked and it shows only the options I actually ordered. Must be something wrong with the owner site.

zivilyn861 · 05-16-2008, 01:29 PM

My car's options show up correctly on the Owner's site... odd... if your dealer confirmed that everything is fine, then wouldn't worry.

InsaneSkippy · 05-16-2008, 01:39 PM

13 days, 13 days, 13 days, 13 days, 13 days, 13 days, 13 days, 13 days, 13 days, 13 days, 13 days, 13 days, 13 days, 13 days, 13 days, 13 days...

What? Yes I'm fine just leave me be in my corner.

13 days.

HemisphereDancer · 05-16-2008, 04:54 PM

Called the 800 number again today and the car is now being transported to the port. Hopefully the 800 number is delayed and the car is already being loaded onto a boat!

Get here already.

hitthemark41 · 05-17-2008, 11:45 AM

damn I want MY VIN # !! guess I need to email my SA...OC website doesn't list it anywhere (that I can see anway). :iono:

jasp · 05-17-2008, 11:51 AM

production complete and awaiting transport to port of exit on 5/16...looking @ the WWL site looks like the next ship pulling in to bremerhaven is the rigoletto on 6/03 due to arrive in port hueneme,ca on 6/25....

InsaneSkippy · 05-17-2008, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jasp

production complete and awaiting transport to port of exit on 5/16...looking @ the WWL site looks like the next ship pulling in to bremerhaven is the rigoletto on 6/03 due to arrive in port hueneme,ca on 6/25....

Keep in mind though, you may have to wait for another ship. The inbound ship may already be fully booked.

hitthemark41 · 05-17-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jasp

production complete and awaiting transport to port of exit on 5/16...looking @ the WWL site looks like the next ship pulling in to bremerhaven is the rigoletto on 6/03 due to arrive in port hueneme,ca on 6/25....

what website is that? is that a good bet on the ship we will be on? thanks for any info....

jasp · 05-17-2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by InsaneSkippy

Keep in mind though, you may have to wait for another ship. The inbound ship may already be fully booked.

oh crap! hope we can all get on this 1 .... dont really wanna be sitting in port waiting for 3 or more weeks

jasp · 05-17-2008, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by hitthemark41

what website is that? is that a good bet on the ship we will be on? thanks for any info....

http://www.2wglobal.com/www/WEP/index.jsp

05-14-2008, 07:31 AM	#46
HemisphereDancer Private 1 Rep 68 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Just called 800 number this morning (as I do just about every morning) the car has been released to the carrier for transport to the ship! Getting closer, slowly moving towards delivery to Atlanta! __________________ HemisphereDancer ----------------------------------- Ordered: 4/23/08 / Received: 6/21/08
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05-14-2008, 11:14 AM	#47
imported_Katera Captain 42 Rep 890 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	Just to let you guys know I am actually already on a boat. I got on the Sierra Nevada Highway evidently a few days ago. Good luck! __________________ 2008 BMW 135i Vert! -Jet Black -6 speed Manual <Who says Vert's are for girls!> -Boston Grey Leather with Black High Gloss Accent -Moonlit Black Top -Comfort Access -Premium P. -Sport P. -Premium Stereo -IPOD/USB -BMW Performance Pedals -BMW Windscreen -Sat Radio Meet Kat! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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05-14-2008, 11:23 AM	#48
wikidpete Member 3 Rep 134 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Vert Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bay Area, Ca iTrader: (0)	I just called this morning.. My car has finally finished production... getting closer.. __________________ 2008 BMW 135i Convertible
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05-14-2008, 02:10 PM	#49
HemisphereDancer Private 1 Rep 68 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Katera, congrats, you waited long enough. Hopefully I will find away to get on the next ship out! __________________ HemisphereDancer ----------------------------------- Ordered: 4/23/08 / Received: 6/21/08
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05-14-2008, 04:29 PM	#50
zivilyn861 *void 4 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Mine was supposed to be completed today... but the 800 number still says estimated completion of 5/14... I'm so impatient!
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05-15-2008, 04:06 PM	#51
zivilyn861 *void 4 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Just got the update that mine's been released... hopefully we can all get on a boat in the next couple of days... crosses fingers
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05-15-2008, 05:59 PM	#52
Dan203 Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,592 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carson City, NV iTrader: (1)	It'll take at least a week to get to the docks and actually loaded onto a boat. Dan
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05-15-2008, 06:10 PM	#53
hitthemark41 Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 282 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	"released and awaiting arrival to the port of exit"...woohoo...just looking forward to finding out the name of the boat we are all on to track THAT lil sucker! :w00t: __________________ 2008 (Year 1 of the One ) 135i Black Sapphire Metallic/Savanna Beige/ Gray Poplar/6MT/Sports & Premium pkgs/CA/Heated Seats/HD/PDC Mods:35% tint / clear bra / Perf. pedals
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05-16-2008, 03:08 AM	#54
Dan203 Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,592 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carson City, NV iTrader: (1)	Sorry to burst your bubble but when it says that your vehicle has been released to a carrier and is awaiting transport to the port of exit, that means it's waiting for a train to take it to the dock not that it's on a boat. When it's on a boat it's say that it's "En route to the port of entry". Trust me I went through this same thing. When my car was finished I got that "released to a carrier and awaiting transport to the port of exit" message for a couple of days. The I got an "en route to the port of exit" for a couple more days. Then finally I got the "at the port awaiting a shipping vessel". After that it took almost 2 weeks before I was actually loaded onto a boat. This is the hard part about waiting. Just when you think you're finally making progress you get stuck somewhere and the wait drags on. Dan
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05-16-2008, 09:55 AM	#55
damian Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 270 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2007 iTrader: (0)	Production is finally complete for me and I'm awaiting transport. My owner's circle page shows my car with 9000 options. I'm hoping it's inaccurate. Anyone else notice this?
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05-16-2008, 10:07 AM	#56
InsaneSkippy Lieutenant Colonel 79 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (1)	9000 options...That's awesome! __________________
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05-16-2008, 12:55 PM	#57
damian Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 270 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2007 iTrader: (0)	It would be awesome unless the dealer tried to charge me for them. Regardless, I emailed my dealer, he checked and it shows only the options I actually ordered. Must be something wrong with the owner site.
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05-16-2008, 01:29 PM	#58
zivilyn861 *void 4 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	My car's options show up correctly on the Owner's site... odd... if your dealer confirmed that everything is fine, then wouldn't worry.
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05-16-2008, 01:39 PM	#59
InsaneSkippy Lieutenant Colonel 79 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (1)	13 days, 13 days, 13 days, 13 days, 13 days, 13 days, 13 days, 13 days, 13 days, 13 days, 13 days, 13 days, 13 days, 13 days, 13 days, 13 days... What? Yes I'm fine just leave me be in my corner. 13 days. __________________
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05-16-2008, 04:54 PM	#60
HemisphereDancer Private 1 Rep 68 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Called the 800 number again today and the car is now being transported to the port. Hopefully the 800 number is delayed and the car is already being loaded onto a boat! Get here already. __________________ HemisphereDancer ----------------------------------- Ordered: 4/23/08 / Received: 6/21/08
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05-17-2008, 11:45 AM	#61
hitthemark41 Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 282 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	damn I want MY VIN # !! guess I need to email my SA...OC website doesn't list it anywhere (that I can see anway). :iono: __________________ 2008 (Year 1 of the One ) 135i Black Sapphire Metallic/Savanna Beige/ Gray Poplar/6MT/Sports & Premium pkgs/CA/Heated Seats/HD/PDC Mods:35% tint / clear bra / Perf. pedals
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05-17-2008, 11:51 AM	#62
jasp Enlisted Member 0 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 328i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: sjc iTrader: (0)	production complete and awaiting transport to port of exit on 5/16...looking @ the WWL site looks like the next ship pulling in to bremerhaven is the rigoletto on 6/03 due to arrive in port hueneme,ca on 6/25....
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