[AusChA]

Originally Posted by aardvark67

Right now it shows it's headed for NYC. I didn't see it stop in Baltimore. So I guess it would head back to Baltimore after NYC, unless there's another stop scheduled.

Assuming 4 days behind estimated schedule, it could arrive in Baltimore on February 17. Not unreasonable to me that it gets to NYC then back to Baltimore in three days, but this is all just speculation.

The RCC Antwerp is heading up to Davisville, RI now, with an estimated arrival of tomorrow at 13:00 EST. It probably won't depart till the 17th, since it seems to spend 15h docked at each port...

[jeff5557]

If you don’t lock in a price, could be 25% higher if comes out of Mex

[nightfire]

Originally Posted by jeff5557

If you don’t lock in a price, could be 25% higher if comes out of Mex

I asked my SA if we can do any paperwork prior to him getting the car and he said no, the car needs to be at the dealership to do the paperwork. I'd be curious if others were able to lock in their price if the car isn't there yet. Mine is still stuck at Step 10 and has been on step 9 and 10 for over a month now.

[jeff5557]

That is further indication they are fearful the tariff could apply.
Have never ordered a BMW without all price items documented BEFORE del

[Razor2010]

Just received my production number Will be my first M.

Showing early April production. Apparently will be one of the first weeks of MY2026 M2 production.

Manual (most important 'option')
SSG
Bi-colour rims
Red Calipers
CF roof and interior
Regular seats
HUD
etc.

Wait is going to be tough LOL

[Bimmer Frank]

Originally Posted by Razor2010

Just received my production number Will be my first M.

Showing early April production. Apparently will be one of the first weeks of MY2026 M2 production.

Manual (most important 'option')
SSG
Bi-colour rims
Red Calipers
CF roof and interior
Regular seats
HUD
etc.

Wait is going to be tough LOL

Model Year change is usually end of July, typically 3rd week I believe.

[Razor2010]

Originally Posted by Bimmer Frank

Model Year change is usually end of July, typically 3rd week I believe.

Not according to my contact at BMW that has been working with me on the order. No point debating, will let you know when I get the VIN assigned and we can verify

I am a non-USA region, so not sure if that makes a difference although I don't see why it would.

[yash27]

Once my car hits status 160 (Ready for transport), approximately how long does it take to get to status 195 (departed port of exit)? I saw a lot of older information from 2023 but I was wondering if things have sped up in 2024-2025. My car is going to NJ.

If my car finishes production February 24th, how likely is it that I will get my car in late March/before April?

[M2M3M3]

Originally Posted by yash27

Once my car hits status 160 (Ready for transport), approximately how long does it take to get to status 195 (departed port of exit)? I saw a lot of older information from 2023 but I was wondering if things have sped up in 2024-2025. My car is going to NJ.

If my car finishes production February 24th, how likely is it that I will get my car in late March/before April?

Highly unlikely.
My car finished production 23Jan 160(finishing touches). 165 is ready for transport. Mine hit that 07Feb. It is still in the parking lot at the factory as of today.

[yash27]

Originally Posted by M2M3M3

Highly unlikely.
My car finished production 23Jan 160(finishing touches). 165 is ready for transport. Mine hit that 07Feb. It is still in the parking lot at the factory as of today.

Wow. Thanks for the input. Hope you get your car soon.

[Teto]

Originally Posted by nightfire

I asked my SA if we can do any paperwork prior to him getting the car and he said no, the car needs to be at the dealership to do the paperwork. I'd be curious if others were able to lock in their price if the car isn't there yet. Mine is still stuck at Step 10 and has been on step 9 and 10 for over a month now.

They can't do this, because they have to inspect the car when it arrives at the dealership. If the car has suffered any damage during transport and you carry out any formalities beforehand, the dealership assumes the blame.

[techwhiz1]

Originally Posted by nightfire

I asked my SA if we can do any paperwork prior to him getting the car and he said no, the car needs to be at the dealership to do the paperwork. I'd be curious if others were able to lock in their price if the car isn't there yet. Mine is still stuck at Step 10 and has been on step 9 and 10 for over a month now.

The dealership has not taken delivery and purchased the car. Until the car is offloaded the dealer doesn't actually own the car.

BMW AG -> BMW USA -> Local Dealer -> Finally customer buys and car get title.

There is no car, until there is one at the dealer.

[nightfire]

Originally Posted by Teto

They can't do this, because they have to inspect the car when it arrives at the dealership. If the car has suffered any damage during transport and you carry out any formalities beforehand, the dealership assumes the blame.

Originally Posted by techwhiz1

The dealership has not taken delivery and purchased the car. Until the car is offloaded the dealer doesn't actually own the car.

BMW AG -> BMW USA -> Local Dealer -> Finally customer buys and car get title.

There is no car, until there is one at the dealer.

Make sense. Thanks for the info!

[techwhiz1]

Originally Posted by Razor2010

Not according to my contact at BMW that has been working with me on the order. No point debating, will let you know when I get the VIN assigned and we can verify

I am a non-USA region, so not sure if that makes a difference although I don't see why it would.

Your contact is incorrect. The model year changeover is July. At times BMW has extended the model year and by law can have an 18 month model year.

My car tentatively scheduled for Week 19 (May) is a 2025 in the MyBMW app.