[martianpc]

If I order a 2012 335i for Euro Delivery tomorrow (Monday) do you guys think I will be able to meet it August 7th in Germany?

[RASHID007]

Originally Posted by RPM90

Your 335i was made in Germany?

I've read on some threads that most 335i's are being made in S. Africa.
I wonder if that's due to the E90 coupes still being made until July.

I don't mind if my BMW is made in S. Africa, I just prefer it be made in German because it's a German car after all.
That's not big deal though as the S. Africa plant is as modern and BMW exact as a German plant.

I ordered 2 335i and both were made in Munich.

[Sentellg]

Originally Posted by RASHID007

I ordered 2 335i and both were made in Munich.

Rashid, you're lucky. You ordered 2-335s and BMW turned them around fast. I ordered mine on Mar 31 and am still waiting for my production date. Enjoy your car.

[RASHID007]

Originally Posted by Sentellg

Rashid, you're lucky. You ordered 2-335s and BMW turned them around fast. I ordered mine on Mar 31 and am still waiting for my production date. Enjoy your car.

Wow, that's awful and I'm sorry to hear it. I think I got lucky both times as the dealer had a car about to go to production and was able to amend the order. Hence the 8 weeks delivery time.

Best of luck.

[BTT 335i]

Originally Posted by Djiang

Is anyone's 335 from SA? Mine has been at the port in SA for about two weeks now. My CA told me that once its on the ship it'll take 3 weeks to Arrive in north America .....

My 335 is ordered in march 3 , SA production, finished in 4/16, waiting on the port for a month, 05/14 the car is ship on the carnation ace and arrived to davisville port in rhode island in june 18, waiting time around 16 weeks.

[Dianajiang]

Originally Posted by BTT 335i

My 335 is ordered in march 3 , SA production, finished in 4/16, waiting on the port for a month, 05/14 the car is ship on the carnation ace and arrived to davisville port in rhode island in june 18, waiting time around 16 weeks.

I found out my 335 is on carnation ace too, my ca said that it will arrive at port July 16th ......then another 10 days to the dealership. Ordered on 4/6 arrive around 7/26, that's a total of 17 weeks >:O How are you tracking carnation ace? Marine traffic doesn't help much.

[BTT 335i]

May be this help you
http://www.molroro.com/MOLVesselSchedule.aspx
At the left side you gonna see vessel,open that and look for the carnation ace and latter you see the schedule

[FlyingDutchman1]

My 2012 335i Sedan Timeline:

-April 1: deposit left at dealer
-May 10: production number provided to me by dealer
-May 29: order status changed to "production scheduled" code 112

This sure is taking longer than the 6-8 weeks my CA told me it would....

I'll update as more data becomes available.

-FD

[_Vida_]

Here's the timeline for my SA build.

3/10 - Order Placed
3/26 - Production # Issued
5/12 - Production Begins
5/29 - Production Completes
5/22 - Released to Carrier

So it's been sitting at the port of exit for a week now. This saturday (6/2) will be 12 weeks since I originally placed my order (I was quoted 8-12). Depending what ship I get on and the stops along the way I'll be lucky to get it by the end of June. This is frustrating since my current lease ends on 6/11, so I will likely be without a car for a month. Good thing my wife is a teacher and I can use hers when school is out in the middle of June. Still, this wait is f'n ridiculous.

[ric124]

I was quoted 6-8 weeks and It actually took 11 weeks.

[_Vida_]

Originally Posted by _Vida_

Here's the timeline for my SA build.

3/10 - Order Placed
3/26 - Production # Issued
5/12 - Production Begins
5/29 - Production Completes
5/22 - Released to Carrier

So it's been sitting at the port of exit for a week now. This saturday (6/2) will be 12 weeks since I originally placed my order (I was quoted 8-12). Depending what ship I get on and the stops along the way I'll be lucky to get it by the end of June. This is frustrating since my current lease ends on 6/11, so I will likely be without a car for a month. Good thing my wife is a teacher and I can use hers when school is out in the middle of June. Still, this wait is f'n ridiculous.

Correction

3/10 - Order Placed
3/26 - Production # Issued
5/12 - Production Begins
5/22 - Production Completes
5/29 - Released to Carrier

[Dianajiang]

Originally Posted by ric124

I was quoted 6-8 weeks and It actually took 11 weeks.

did you try to lower the price when you picked up the car because it took so long? or is that not possible

[506Infantry]

Here is my timeline so far:

19 April- Order Placed
18 May- Production Number recieved (German Build)
TBD -Production Started
ect

Taking much longer than my 6-8 week estimate from the dealership...

[JS_F30]

Originally Posted by FlyingDutchman1

My 2012 335i Sedan Timeline:

-April 1: deposit left at dealer
-May 10: production number provided to me by dealer
-May 29: order status changed to "production scheduled" code 112

This sure is taking longer than the 6-8 weeks my CA told me it would....

I'll update as more data becomes available.

-FD

OMG! Are you serious?? It looks like your process is taking forever!
Best wishes!

[ric124]

Originally Posted by Dianajiang

did you try to lower the price when you picked up the car because it took so long? or is that not possible

I got a pretty good price, lower than edmunds.com true market value.

[ric124]

Originally Posted by JS_F30

OMG! Are you serious?? It looks like your process is taking forever!
Best wishes!

Are those dates right? are you saying youve been waiting 8 weeks and no production yet?


I thought the plant shutdown next week???

[FlyingDutchman1]

Originally Posted by ric124

Are those dates right? are you saying youve been waiting 8 weeks and no production yet?


I thought the plant shutdown next week???

Unfortunately, I'm serious. I understand the dealership I'm working with had a hard time getting an allocation for 2012 335i the entire month of April.

The longer I wait, the better that 2012 Audi S4 I test drove looks.... I think I can hold out however.

-FD

[JS_F30]

Originally Posted by FlyingDutchman1

Unfortunately, I'm serious. I understand the dealership I'm working with had a hard time getting an allocation for 2012 335i the entire month of April.

The longer I wait, the better that 2012 Audi S4 I test drove looks.... I think I can hold out however.

-FD

Yup, you are right. It is really hard getting an allocation for the 335i these days. It look me more than 2 month to get my car built... But your case is the worst I think.
I hope you stick on getting the F30! The more you wait, it will be worth it in the end after seeing all those videos comparing with the Audi and MB cars.
Best wishes!

[drjake007]

Just ordered my first BMW
335i Sport Line Mineral Grey. Fell in love with it after doing the Test Drive for Team USA. Placed order with dealer the next day - and lucky I did. Dealer indicated I was fortunate to receive a 335i allocation as they have no more and don't know when they'll receive more.

4/23/12: Told Dealer to place order.
5/04/12: Dealer has allocation and placed order. Got Production Number. Status: Order Accepted at AG (111)
5/30/12: Status: Scheduled for Daily Production Pack (112)
5/31/12: Received Vehicle Inquiry Report from Dealer. Noticed a few errors (wrong trim color, extra options added). Dealer corrected errors and submitted changes.
6/01/12: Received new VIR and confirmed changes accepted by BMW AG.
6/13/12: Vehicle has entered production - received VIN. Status: In Production (150)
6/20/12: Status: In Paint Shop (152)
6/22/12: Status: Production Completed (155)
6/23/12: Status: Released to Carrier (182)
6/26/12: Status: Being Transported to Port of Exit (190)
6/28/12: Status: At Port Awaiting Shipping Vessel (193)
7/01/12: On board the Figaro (BMWUSA is still at status 193 - At port awaiting shipping vessel).
7/02/12: Figaro arrives at Zeebrugee, BE
7/03/12: BMWUSA 800 number now has car "In Transit"
7/05/12: Figaro leaves Zeebrugee, BE, heading for Southampton - looks to be 1 day behind schedule.
7/07/12: Just arrived at Southampton after behind moored 20 miles south off the Isle of Wright for 2 days. Three days behind schedule now.
7/08/12: Departed Southampton. Next stop - Panama.
7/16/12: Somewhere in the Atlantic - due at Manzanillo in 3 days.
7/19/12: Figaro arrives at Manzanillo, Panama.
7/20/12: Figaro passes through the Panama canal and promptly disappears from AIS tracking. Due at Corinto, Nicaragua on 7/22.
7/22/12: Figaro arrived at and left Corinto, Nicaragua (still no AIS tracking). Next stop, Port Hueneme in 6 days.
7/28/12: After 28 days at sea, Figaro arrives at Port Hueneme, my final destination
7/30/12: Looks like I've cleared customs and am at the VPC. Final W&W status:

DELIVERED FROM.........PORT HUENEME, CA.....30-07-2012 07:30:00
DISCHARGED.............PORT HUENEME, CA.....29-07-2012 02:00:00
LINER RELEASE..........PORT HUENEME, CA.....25-07-2012 17:05:19
CUSTOMS RELEASE........PORT HUENEME, CA.....25-07-2012 00:00:00
LOADED ON VESSEL.......BREMERHAVEN..........01-07-2012 23:55:00
RECEIVED AT TERMINAL...BREMERHAVEN..........01-07-2012 19:00:00
BOOKED.................BREMEN...............29-06-2012 10:47:54

7/31/12: BMWUSA On-line tracking at step 4 - Finishing Touches
8/02/12: Vehicle arrives at dealer
8/03/12: Pick up car at dealer


[Total time: 101 Days]

[itguy86]

Here the order for my first BMW:
5/10/2012- Signed papers/deposit
5/14/2012- Order placed
5/30/2012- Begins Production
6/2/2012- Car is in the process of being built

[RASHID007]

Munich build...

Ordered: April 17th
Production Started: April 26th
Completion: May 10th
Shipped from Factory: May 14th
Loaded on Ship (The Medea): May 17th
Arrived in Halifax by ship: May 28th
Arrived in Concord via Rail: June 2nd
Expected at Dealership: June 7th
Hoping to have it!: June 9th!

I have been very impressed and very lucky as my 335i timing has been quick compared to most!

[RASHID007]

Vehicle delivered to the dealer today! Woohoo!

Fingers crossed for Friday pickup to enjoy it for the weekend.

I'm being told checking it in and completing PDI usually takes 4 days. Is that normal?