[Alpine*]

Originally Posted by Ctothej

Demo or on the streets? Haven't seen one yet on the streets..

1st car to arrive in canberra I believe, on the showroom floor, sold.

[J15]

There is a Zaandvort Blue manual car at Canterbury which I drove yesterday.

It is a considerably better looking car in the flesh. Its size and width don't translate well in photos. I liked it, although the rear wheels look like they sit slightly too far inside the wheel arches. Spacers could fix that I guess.

The seating position (this car has standard seats) feels lower than the F87, and the overall interior atmosphere is a huge leap forward. Inside the car, it feels like you're driving a smaller car than what this really is.

I can't say much about the drive. I was the first one to test drive it and I won't thrash a car I don't own and it was in surburban streets. You hear the turbo noise a lot, which I enjoyed, . The suspension is more supple than the F87, which for me, crashes over the bumps.

I dunno, I liked it but wasn't blown away. The changeover cost is also huge.

For context, I have an M2 Comp so that's my baseline comparison.

[M Division]

Originally Posted by Ctothej

At this rate, they may as well just give us the MY24 ones

This is becoming more and more likely! Still no news on shipping. Went to build late April, so it's been sitting in Mexico for almost 2months now.. getting beyond ridiculous

[Ctothej]

Originally Posted by M Division

This is becoming more and more likely! Still no news on shipping. Went to build late April, so it's been sitting in Mexico for almost 2months now.. getting beyond ridiculous

100%. Shipping is atleast 3 weeks and then presuming another month wait at the ports here so we're looking at mid August at the earliest. I'm very tempted to cancel and just go with an MY24 version with the frozen portimao blue

[M Division]

Originally Posted by Ctothej

100%. Shipping is atleast 3 weeks and then presuming another month wait at the ports here so we're looking at mid August at the earliest. I'm very tempted to cancel and just go with an MY24 version with the frozen portimao blue

Another guy who was built in April (same time as mine) has been told to expect a September delivery "if lucky and all goes well".

Another guy I know has had his M3 going up and down the East coast on a Ship for nearly a month now, no word when it will actually dock and unload. This is why Shipping companies won't even do a manifest for anymore new cars coming to Australia.

It's absolutely bonkers.

[Ctothej]

Originally Posted by M Division

Another guy who was built in April (same time as mine) has been told to expect a September delivery "if lucky and all goes well".

Another guy I know has had his M3 going up and down the East coast on a Ship for nearly a month now, no word when it will actually dock and unload. This is why Shipping companies won't even do a manifest for anymore new cars coming to Australia.

It's absolutely bonkers.

Madness. I've asked about the Frozen Blue Portimao and whether my dealer knows if this colour will be available for the MY24 cars. See what they come back with and then I'll make a decision.

[Ctothej]

Confirmed MY24 will include Portimao Blue and Frozen Grey. Been concinved to hold out until mid July. Will make a decision then.

Edit - To add, the MY24s are July build. Compelling.

[Lex Templar]

Originally Posted by Ctothej

Confirmed MY24 will include Portimao Blue and Frozen Grey. Been concinved to hold out until mid July. Will make a decision then.

Edit - To add, the MY24s are July build. Compelling.

It really depends which colour you like more.
If you go for 2024 - realistically you may not see a car until late 2024.
I can't imagine the shipping issues improving much in the next 12 months.

[Ctothej]

Originally Posted by Lex Templar

It really depends which colour you like more.
If you go for 2024 - realistically you may not see a car until late 2024.
I can't imagine the shipping issues improving much in the next 12 months.

True. I'm also considering depreciation etc. Getting an MY23 just as the MY24 goes into production (or after because July build onwards are MY24) means the MY23 takes a more significant hit once you drive it out of the dealers....even though it's brand new.

Couple of small changes with the MY24 version
1. Portimao Blue and a Grey are additional colours
2. Controls for aircon vents in the back are taken away
3. M sport colours go away on the key fob
4. There's one more that I have now forgotten - was something to do with interior aesthetic/plastic.

Surprisingly, 3 series cars are still coming through (as per the dealer) so I'm very confused why the M2 is being delayed.. I'm guessing the issues at the ports will soon get better, but yeah, an order for an MY24 build could go well into 2024, and negates the depreciation impact.

Decisions, decisions.

[Lex Templar]

Originally Posted by Ctothej

True. I'm also considering depreciation etc. Getting an MY23 just as the MY24 goes into production (or after because July build onwards are MY24) means the MY23 takes a more significant hit once you drive it out of the dealers....even though it's brand new.

Couple of small changes with the MY24 version
1. Portimao Blue and a Grey are additional colours
2. Controls for aircon vents in the back are taken away
3. M sport colours go away on the key fob
4. There's one more that I have now forgotten - was something to do with interior aesthetic/plastic.

Surprisingly, 3 series cars are still coming through (as per the dealer) so I'm very confused why the M2 is being delayed.. I'm guessing the issues at the ports will soon get better, but yeah, an order for an MY24 build could go well into 2024, and negates the depreciation impact.

Decisions, decisions.

The MY24s will be arriving after the MY25s go into production and so on.
The M2s are going from the USA to Bremerhaven where they are handed over to distribution to then be shipped to Australia.

[Ctothej]

Originally Posted by Lex Templar

The MY24s will be arriving after the MY25s go into production and so on.
The M2s are going from the USA to Bremerhaven where they are handed over to distribution to then be shipped to Australia.

There will come a point where logistics will have to catch up, unless we are saying we have settled for a new norm of getting certain cars a year later than the rest of the world, which doesn't make sense long term.

[Lex Templar]

What are all your thoughts on the 2024/25 cars having a 25hp bump. A bit annoying?

[M Division]

Originally Posted by Lex Templar

What are all your thoughts on the 2024/25 cars having a 25hp bump. A bit annoying?

I thought it is 2025 production bring the bump meaning they're probably not arriving until 2026?

[Lex Templar]

Originally Posted by M Division

I thought it is 2025 production bring the bump meaning they're probably not arriving until 2026?

It is from August 2024 production.

[littleyang]

I ordered X7 at end of Feb and ask dealer to give me a MY24 build for sure.

My sale told me last week, the car just get vessel TITANIA which the ETA is 15th July at this stage and may delviery to me at begin of Aug. Waiting 5 months even no future delay.

Really long waiting ........

[M Division]

Originally Posted by Lex Templar

It is from August 2024 production.

Make sense, so arrival early 2025 if we get our shipping and ports in order.

I won't be waiting that long for an extra 25hp

[Grace]

Update on my car, for reference it finished build on the 21st April. My sales adviser tells me it’s on a boat (Parsifal) and due to get to Melb on the 30th July, so mid August for it to get here in Tas (assuming the ports are less cooked by then?)

It interesting that the boat doesn’t actually go to Mexico, so the car must have been either sent to Savannah, or sent to Panama, where it would be picked up in a couple of days time. I assume since the BMW system says it’s on that boat, it actually is?

Anyway, nice to hear any news on its whereabouts lol

[Grace]

Originally Posted by Grace

Update on my car, for reference it finished build on the 21st April. My sales adviser tells me it’s on a boat (Parsifal) and due to get to Melb on the 30th July, so mid August for it to get here in Tas (assuming the ports are less cooked by then?)

It interesting that the boat doesn’t actually go to Mexico, so the car must have been either sent to Savannah, or sent to Panama, where it would be picked up in a couple of days time. I assume since the BMW system says it’s on that boat, it actually is?

Anyway, nice to hear any news on its whereabouts lol

Actually looked at the WW schedule and it most likely went via Baltimore

[Ctothej]

Originally Posted by Grace

Update on my car, for reference it finished build on the 21st April. My sales adviser tells me it’s on a boat (Parsifal) and due to get to Melb on the 30th July, so mid August for it to get here in Tas (assuming the ports are less cooked by then?)

It interesting that the boat doesn’t actually go to Mexico, so the car must have been either sent to Savannah, or sent to Panama, where it would be picked up in a couple of days time. I assume since the BMW system says it’s on that boat, it actually is?

Anyway, nice to hear any news on its whereabouts lol

Congrats! Finally some movement... Yep mid August looks likely for you. This makes sense as Melbourne got their demo M2s before Sydney did..

[M Division]

Originally Posted by Grace

Update on my car, for reference it finished build on the 21st April. My sales adviser tells me it’s on a boat (Parsifal) and due to get to Melb on the 30th July, so mid August for it to get here in Tas (assuming the ports are less cooked by then?)

It interesting that the boat doesn’t actually go to Mexico, so the car must have been either sent to Savannah, or sent to Panama, where it would be picked up in a couple of days time. I assume since the BMW system says it’s on that boat, it actually is?

Anyway, nice to hear any news on its whereabouts lol

Congrats, what spec did you go for?

[M Division]

Scored this beauty, pick up this week!!!

[Alpine*]

Congrats M, well played.