[Good 4 2 reasons]

Originally Posted by G42Bama

Figured I'd give the 1-800 # a call. Car was loaded on the Glovis Corona yesterday!

I see the Glovis Corona just came back from Mobile. Is that your port of entry? If my car continues to be exactly 1 week behind yours in progress it will be interesting to see if it moves next week. That or the cars are simply waiting for each car carrier to arrive going to the port of entry (mine is brunswick).

[G42Bama]

Originally Posted by Good 4 2 reasons

I see the Glovis Corona just came back from Mobile. Is that your port of entry? If my car continues to be exactly 1 week behind yours in progress it will be interesting to see if it moves next week. That or the cars are simply waiting for each car carrier to arrive going to the port of entry (mine is brunswick).

My port is Brunswick as well. That's the down side to having some of the first orders. No references.

[Dinosoar]

Originally Posted by Good 4 2 reasons

I was looking back over the "vehicle inquiry report" the sales manager sent me when I preordered, and it looks like the listed port of entry is Brunswick, GA (the code on the form was SSIPOA).

Then its a quick 300 miles to the dealer in Greenville, SC.

I'll be curious to see how East Coast and West Coast cars ship out of the plant.

[Dinosoar]

Originally Posted by zzyjason

Congrats! Mine still in quality check

I'm logging in every hour now!! Though I've been "Ready for Transport" for almost two days now.

[zzyjason]

Originally Posted by Dinosoar

I'm logging in every hour now!! Though I've been "Ready for Transport" for almost two days now.

Hahha Same First thing wake up in the morning is to check the status

[Dinosoar]

Originally Posted by G42Bama

Finally moved from Ready to Transport today! In the past two hours went from Awaiting carrier Assignment to Dispatched from Factory! That much closer! 🙌

This has me checking every hour or so! Though I've been stuck in "Ready for Transport" for almost two days now.

[Lightngsvt]

Originally Posted by G42Bama

It's the BMW genius hotline and the only real difference is they have more "accurate" info and provide the name of the vessel that your vehicle is being shipped on, best I can tell. This is also my first dealer ordered car as well. I've just gathered all of this reading through the 3-series forum. In regards to the accurate statement, they told me my car was loaded on the ship yesterday…. But the website didn't update my tracking until this afternoon. So really only a day behind.. but I figured sharing my experience and steps now could possibly help folks in our situation months down the road. Like I wish I could reference now 😂

I just called the Genius # and it was painful! But once I got through they were pretty helpful, my car is built and sitting at port but hasn't been assigned to a ship yet.

[G42Bama]

Originally Posted by Lightngsvt

I just called the Genius # and it was painful! But once I got through they were pretty helpful, my car is built and sitting at port but hasn't been assigned to a ship yet.

Congrats! My CA text me today and said to expect pickup 1st week of Nov! Cars expected to be in Brunswick, GA on the 26th! So you should be pretty close to getting 'er!

[JDM_240]

Just added the carbon fiber interior trim to my build. No other carbon options were port-install ready besides the interior and the door sills. I was hoping to get the grill, side skirt, diffuser and wheel cover too but no dice. Not sure if my employee pricing or incentives are applied but it was a $1250 option. Had to lol

[Lightngsvt]

Those carbon pieces are cool. All I'm really interested in is the exhaust! My current 340i has the MPPSK and the valved exhaust is such a great thing, quiet when I want it, but aggressive without being obnoxious when I hit the Sport button. Will the exhaust for the M240 also be valved?

I contacted Fabspeed to see if they had plans for a 2-series exhaust, they said they don't but would like to make one. They need a volunteer car for a month. Hopefully, someone on the east coast can volunteer a car. I also want round or oval tips, get rid of that stupid triangular fake exhaust tip that comes on the M240.

[JDM_240]

Hopefully Dinan jumps on it and makes a quad like the m340. I plan to go custom Ti from cat back with no res and no muffler. If it drones I will add a mid pipe res. But yes the factory exhaust will come valved just like the other M B58 models. You don’t have a specific exhaust button like the M5 but it will actuate, mainly for economy reasons on our car rather than sound. But good news, the 240 doesn’t have the mild hybrid motor so cold start and between shifts we get the bark and bite stock!

**UPDATE: Placed my order 9/15, car is on the boat to the port as of yesterday. 1 port install then on its way to MA**

[G42Bama]

Originally Posted by G42Bama

Update!
Placed order: 08/28/21

Scheduled for Production: 08/30/21

Production Begins: 09/15/21

Exterior Body Assembly Begins: Assuming 10/4*

In the Paint Booth: Assuming 10/4*

Entering Assembly Line: 10/05/21

Assembly in Progress: 10/05/21

Quality Check: 10/05/21

Final Assembly: 10/06/21

Ready for Transport: 10/08/21

Awaiting Carrier Assignment: 10/19

Dispatched from Factory: 10/19

At the Port: 10/19

In transit: 10/19

*Never updated on Tracker

Fingers crossed, no shortages or anything halt production!
Hope this is helpful!
Will up date as the process goes!

Car's suppose to be in port Tuesday morning and then a quick 400 mil road trip to the dealer! It's getting close to that time!

[JDM_240]

Originally Posted by G42Bama

Car's suppose to be in port Tuesday morning and then a quick 400 mil road trip to the dealer! It's getting close to that time!

Maybe ours are on the same boat!! Mine has to wait for carbon install at the port and a 1700mi trip so if I was a betting man, you will be behind the wheel before me for sure!!

[Hpirx]

Great to hear everyone else's is moving right along👍.
Mine has been slooow.
Ordered 9/20.
"Production Begins " 10/7 and there it sits. 😩
BG w/ beige interior. Most options.
November delivery a real long shot!(?).
A December B'day present would be nice.
Should be worth the wait though if my '19 M240 was any indication of how fun this car will be.

[Good 4 2 reasons]

Originally Posted by G42Bama

Car's suppose to be in port Tuesday morning and then a quick 400 mil road trip to the dealer! It's getting close to that time!

I see the Glovis Corona has pulled into port.

[G42Bama]

Originally Posted by Good 4 2 reasons

I see the Glovis Corona has pulled into port.

Yea, it's getting real! Lol This may be the hardest wait of the whole process knowing it's so close!

[Good 4 2 reasons]

Originally Posted by G42Bama

Yea, it's getting real! Lol This may be the hardest wait of the whole process knowing it's so close!

At least yours has left Mexico. Mine is still waiting to get on a ship.

[Good 4 2 reasons]

Originally Posted by G42Bama

Yea, it's getting real! Lol This may be the hardest wait of the whole process knowing it's so close!

I was watching a TFL video on YT last night showcasing the m240 (nothing new from what Canadian dealers have showcased). Apparently the American press are getting time in the press models now. They were saying driving impressions are embargoed until November 16th. Have dealers said yet whether they will allow customers to take their cars before that date?

[Dinosoar]

Originally Posted by G42Bama

Car's suppose to be in port Tuesday morning and then a quick 400 mil road trip to the dealer! It's getting close to that time!

Hey G42Bama, how'd you get the ship info for your shipment? Mine just left the factory today and would love to track the route up to Baltimore.

[G42Bama]

Originally Posted by Dinosoar

Hey G42Bama, how'd you get the ship info for your shipment? Mine just left the factory today and would love to track the route up to Baltimore.

I called the 1-800 # and asked the Ship name and used marinetraffic.com to track the ship.

[Good 4 2 reasons]

Originally Posted by Dinosoar

Hey G42Bama, how'd you get the ship info for your shipment? Mine just left the factory today and would love to track the route up to Baltimore.

Just got off the phone with a genius. I am guessing our cars are on the same ship, Glovis SPIRIT. She said with an ETA to Brunswick of November 6th.

[Dinosoar]

Originally Posted by Good 4 2 reasons

Just got off the phone with a genius. I am guessing our cars are on the same ship, Glovis SPIRIT. She said with an ETA to Brunswick of November 6th.

We sure are on the same boat...I just confirmed with my dealer! Now, for me, the boat will stopping in Baltimore...My date of arrival is 11/12.