[Xplosiv166]

would have thought it would have been cheaper and easier to send them into Hull, which has a direct connection to the M62

[NISFAN]

Originally Posted by rjberry

I'd take the expected delivery date with a pinch of salt. I think they over estimate just to be cautious.

I think, and this is my own assumption, the date has been pushed back as the Asian Breeze was 2 days late sailing due to the storm closing the Kiel Canal and trapping her in the Baltic Sea. This is the ship I am thinking our cars are on.

Given that the date is effectively 10 days from when the car is due to be in the country I think they're just allowing time to sort out the logistics of delivery. I can't imagine they'll be sitting around for that long as another two ships are due within the next 7 days.

You never know, with a lot of luck your car could be loaded on a lorry tomorrow and at the dealership on Wednesday.

Can you sense the optimism of someone who has been waiting nearly 4 months?

No,no,no....they had so many crazy discounted 335d's in the UK, they had to get all the QA quarantined components together to build a 'special batch' on budget. This takes time

[PurpleTT]

Originally Posted by NISFAN

No,no,no....they had so many crazy discounted 335d's in the UK, they had to get all the QA quarantined components together to build a 'special batch' on budget. This takes time

ha ha ha... hang on, you're referring to mine too there! Git.

@steddyman
"Bit more research, I think it is the Independence II that will be bringing our cars to the UK. It departs Bremerhaven today and arrives in Southampton on the 12th" Thanks yes yes yes! that sounds plausible.

Hmm, Southampton's only 45mins down the M3 for me, I wonder if I'd see anything if I found a good vantage point...

[Finnie]

Tengocity's dad has seen my car! <24 hours to superman time!!!!

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by Finnie

Tengocity's dad has seen my car! <24 hours to superman time!!!!

And he said the superman colour scheme looks better in the metal than as described on the phone to him!

[GEP77]

Mine's arrived I've got a day off tomorrow and will take some photos for you all then, pre and post winter wheel fit as well. Meanwhile it's off to work I go. So far it's fantastic, can't wait to stretch its legs.

[DazC]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

And he said the superman colour scheme looks better in the metal than as described on the phone to him!

OH Happy days!

Can't wait for mine now too.

Mind and post pics Finnie!

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by PurpleTT

• Our host Finnie - due at dealership today...
• Yours Truly - 9000, still between factory and port
• BMWSKI - 9000 as well
• Tengocity - at sea
• rjberry - at sea
• Gph42 - (nice colour) still at factory
• Xplosiv166 - at sea
• Steddyman - 9605 at EU port
• GEP77 - Wed this week

Any updates on this from anyone? Yesterday I was 9605

[HighlandPete]

Originally Posted by Finnie

Tengocity's dad has seen my car! <24 hours to superman time!!!!

But to get his full approval, you'll need to change it for a petrol.

HighlandPete

[BMWSKI]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

Any updates on this from anyone? Yesterday I was 9605

At Sea!

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by HighlandPete

But to get his full approval, you'll need to change it for a petrol.

HighlandPete

He's coming around actually- considered buying my E90 330d from me! In fairness he'd take your 535i over a diesel 3 any day if he could justify it.

No longer is diesel just a stinking oil only fit for tanks and trucks!

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by BMWSKI

At Sea!

If they were 9000 at same time then hopefully mine is on same ship too! Hve you been given a dealer delivery date yet?

[BMWSKI]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

If they were 9000 at same time then hopefully mine is on same ship too! Hve you been given a dealer delivery date yet?

Well they're quoting a delivery date of the 20th but I'm still hoping they will collect it personally on a truck so it arrives earlier. I've asked for a saturday collection due to work commitments though...

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by BMWSKI

Well they're quoting a delivery date of the 20th but I'm still hoping they will collect it personally on a truck so it arrives earlier. I've asked for a saturday collection due to work commitments though...

So you'll just go for Sat 21st then?

[HighlandPete]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

He's coming around actually- considered buying my E90 330d from me! In fairness he'd take your 535i over a diesel 3 any day if he could justify it.

No longer is diesel just a stinking oil only fit for tanks and trucks!

I know the last time we talked cars, he said he couldn't really justify upgrading for his mileage. He was a bit shocked when I traded the 540i for a diesel.

Only had a quick few words when down with the 535i, so never got to the small talk. I know Colin was surprised I'd gone back to petrol, shame I couldn't get the car from Grassick's this time, but the deal was too good to miss.


Hope your car arrives on time, read the urgency for getting it before the end of year.

HighlandPete

[BMWSKI]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

So you'll just go for Sat 21st then?

The 20th is the delivery date to the dealers. They then need to prep and fit the PDI in. I also need to have it detailed before collection which takes a whole day.
That's why I've got them to collect it for me to make sure I have it for my holiday...which I leave for on the Sunday afternoon!!!

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by HighlandPete

I know the last time we talked cars, he said he couldn't really justify upgrading for his mileage. He was a bit shocked when I traded the 540i for a diesel.

HighlandPete

He still can't so he'll stick with his 525i. He'd have been bonkers to change when he has a low mileage E39 which looks brand new!

Shocked maybe, but more likely jealous as hell when you went for the 535!

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by steddyman

Bit more research, I think it is the Independence II that will be bringing our cars to the UK. It departs Bremerhaven today and arrives in Southampton on the 12th. I found the details from here which shows all shippings between there and Southampton:

http://www.jocsailings.com/GlobalSai...2f8&VT=RORO%2c

This ship is currently in port as shown here:

http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/home

Yes, I am a sad geek.

I see this ship made port at 8am today... anyone who is expecting their car to be on this ship had an update yet?

[Xplosiv166]

Hi,

My car was WK48 build (Built on the 28/11) and has now arrived in the UK and been registered. But it will take around 1 week to get the car to the dealership and then another week for them to prepare the car. so i will not be getting the car until next year now

[PurpleTT]

Originally Posted by Xplosiv166

Hi,

My car was WK48 build (Built on the 28/11) and has now arrived in the UK and been registered. But it will take around 1 week to get the car to the dealership and then another week for them to prepare the car. so i will not be getting the car until next year now

This "prep the car" or "PDI" bit. Can someone tell us what's involved exactly?

1) Clean it after the journey from the factory.
2) Stick the plates on.
3) Er, that's it?

[NISFAN]

Originally Posted by PurpleTT

This "prep the car" or "PDI" bit. Can someone tell us what's involved exactly?

1) Clean it after the journey from the factory.
2) Stick the plates on.
3) Er, that's it?

I think they also do final software updates.

[rjberry]

Good news for me at least.

According to the person I spoke to on the BMW Customer Information line, my car is due to arrive at the dealership this afternoon with an ETA of 3pm. By my reckoning if I get a move on about now I should be able to get there to sit outside and wait for the lorry to arrive

In case anyone is interested in delivery timescales, that would make it 13 days since it's production date and exactly 4 months today that I ordered it. Time flies hey

Anyway, best go I've got a lorry to catch