[desertspotter]

how long does usually take from production finish to be in the port in Mexico?

My car is scheduled for production next week, and checking kline schedule to Europe the ship that stops in Barcelona is scheduled to depart February 2th from Veracruz. I guess that my car as final destination is Spain will be sent directly to Barcelona where I know for sure that the usual logistic carrier from BMW has facilities.

BMW also has a large facility in Santander port where cars from Spartanburg, UK (Mini) and some cars from Germany arrives, but I don´t find any route from Altamira or Veracruz without transhipment so I ope that they use Barcelona as port of arrival.

Did you know is the dealer, once the car is loaded, can see destination port? (here in Spain we don't have genius)

[lucelib]

Originally Posted by lucelib

My car has been ready since December 22nd, but is still waiting for a ship to California. Seems like things are really backed up there.

I just called the Genius for an update. Tried to tell me that my car is at a port in Germany. Can't really believe anything they tell you.

[Hap]

Originally Posted by lucelib

I just called the Genius for an update. Tried to tell me that my car is at a port in Germany. Can't really believe anything they tell you.

The motor may be in Germany, but the car is in Mexico.

I tracked people on this forum and got more accurate info than from the CA.

I would say 5-6 months from order is your time frame for delivery.

Hap

[ClammyPepper]

Originally Posted by desertspotter

how long does usually take from production finish to be in the port in Mexico?

If it helps, my production was Week Commencing 5th December. By 10th it was waiting on transport to exit the factory, and by 16th December it was loaded onto the Horizon Highway vessel. (This boat has been about a bit, but is finally landing into Bremerhaven, Germany, later today before heading back to the UK).

Originally Posted by desertspotter

Did you know is the dealer, once the car is loaded, can see destination port? (here in Spain we don't have genius)

As long as your dealer has the same access to the car that BMW Genius do, then I'd imagine so. Mine (UK based) was able to tell me that my car was going to Southampton.

[desertspotter]

Thanks!, got VIN and some updated delivery info today. The system shows as expected delivery date late March. I ask about transit ports and the will know once loaded in the vessel, but they expect that will go to Bremerhaven and from then to Santander as the dealer is about 1-1.5h drive from this port and BMW has a large facility there for cars from US, UK (mini) and Germany.

Also, regarding VIN in Europe, I can confirm mine has WBA VIN and model code for 240i RWD is 41CM, someone explaint why they use WBA here in Europe.

[E23745iTurbo]

What happened to everyone's status? Seems like everybody received their car. Anyone else stuck in Newark?

[pw4]

My 230i is finally on its way! Ordered in August, built in October and it's finally found a ship to Australia ... via Rio de Janiero?! I presume it's going around the south of South America. It's due in Australia in a bit over one month, so it should get to me late March or early April - really looking forward to it of course.

[PP3121]

Originally Posted by pw4

My 230i is finally on its way! Ordered in August, built in October and it's finally found a ship to Australia ... via Rio de Janiero?! I presume it's going around the south of South America. It's due in Australia in a bit over one month, so it should get to me late March or early April - really looking forward to it of course.

That's one heck of a journey for your vehicle! Hope there are no more hold ups for you!

[szymon.sz]

Europe got a bigger batch of 2-series last few weeks. I have picked mine yesterday (ordered in September, built date mid-November). I know at least one more person here who got his 😏

[nycG42lover]

Are European cars not affected by the stop sale? My cars been sitting at the dealership for the passed 10 days

[desertspotter]

Originally Posted by szymon.sz

Europe got a bigger batch of 2-series last few weeks. I have picked mine yesterday (ordered in September, built date mid-November). I know at least one more person here who got his 😏

2-2.5 months transit time from built to delivery in Europe if no unforeseen delays

Mine was built mid January and expected delivery date is late March. I'm monitoring kline vessels and the have about 1 week delay. My best guess is that my car should be loaded in Horizon Highway that was scheduled to dock in Veracruz yesterday but is still waiting outside the port, the previous vessel was scheduled to dock in Altamira (after Veracruz stop) on 31 but enter de dock today (4) in the afternoon.

So, I guess no good news for those like me waiting a car in Europe because the vessels are delayed about one week.

We don't have genius here so everything is just a guess in my case.

[szymon.sz]

Originally Posted by nycG42lover

Are European cars not affected by the stop sale? My cars been sitting at the dealership for the passed 10 days

I was wondering about this too, I have asked my dealer about stop sale or pending mandatory recalls. Nothing for my VIN.

[beshsefen21]

Originally Posted by SKP1545

For anyone wondering on delays entering production - i was given a week 48 build week and my car entered production today. As of now, all my equipment (xm, active cruise control, Harmon kardon, power seats with lumbar) are still listed on it.

Ordered car on 11/10
Production number assigned 11/10
Production begins 11/29

My tracking page doesn’t show me the options i optioned on the car yet, should I be worried, I am at status 165 in transport to port of exit, i am scared they couldn’t add one of the options i spec’d it with

[tahoeacr]

Originally Posted by pw4

My 230i is finally on its way! Ordered in August, built in October and it's finally found a ship to Australia ... via Rio de Janiero?! I presume it's going around the south of South America. It's due in Australia in a bit over one month, so it should get to me late March or early April - really looking forward to it of course.

I wish I had seen as much as your car will. Quite the traveler. I waited 6 months for ours. Just got 300 miles on her and gave it half throttle for a few gears. I think it will be fun once broke in.

[AngryMonkey]

Originally Posted by beshsefen21

My tracking page doesn’t show me the options i optioned on the car yet, should I be worried, I am at status 165 in transport to port of exit, i am scared they couldn’t add one of the options i spec’d it with

You should be okay. The page has been like that for at least the past 3-4 months.

[pw4]

Originally Posted by beshsefen21

My tracking page doesn’t show me the options i optioned on the car yet, should I be worried, I am at status 165 in transport to port of exit, i am scared they couldn’t add one of the options i spec’d it with

You should be able to get the VIN from your dealer, then check it on a VIN decoder. I've found this one to be pretty good:
https://bimmer.work/

[Kris10_H]

Originally Posted by beshsefen21

My tracking page doesn’t show me the options i optioned on the car yet, should I be worried, I am at status 165 in transport to port of exit, i am scared they couldn’t add one of the options i spec’d it with

Are you looking at “your selected options” section on the tracker? Or viewing the details with the F12 developer tools on the My Garage page?

Mine has only showed the exterior and interior colors in that section, but with the developer tools I can see a lot more codes are listed under options for my build. I think a lot of times they don’t list all/ most of your options on the tracker. You should be fine! And you can always check with your CA if you’re concerned.

[beshsefen21]

Originally Posted by Kris10_H

Are you looking at “your selected options” section on the tracker? Or viewing the details with the F12 developer tools on the My Garage page?

Mine has only showed the exterior and interior colors in that section, but with the developer tools I can see a lot more codes are listed under options for my build. I think a lot of times they don’t list all/ most of your options on the tracker. You should be fine! And you can always check with your CA if you’re concerned.

Is it possible to have access to that because on my tracking page it’s as you said it only shows the exterior and interior color options.

[desertspotter]

anyone used importinfo to tack their car? Are VIN numbers listed in the Master BOL or only a description. (in their paid suscription)

We don't have genius here and maybe this way we can be sure about vessel

[Kris10_H]

beshsefen21

This is how I’ve been viewing the details for mine:

- Start from the My Garage page (don’t click on track my vehicle)
- Press the F12 key or right click & inspect to open developer tools
- Click on “network” —> “fetch/xhr”
- In the list under “name”, pick the one that has response code 200 & “ProdVehicleDetails” in the dataContent (when you click on preview)
- Expand the sections under ProvideVehicleDetails
- You’ll see a bunch of data, including the order status code and options

I’m not sure if this is complete / has every single option for the car or not. But I know it has more than they display on the screen.

I only checked a few for mine and it included “0ZPP” which is the premium package, so I figured it’s fine.


Here’s a link to some of the codes for options that I found online (not sure how inclusive/ up to date it is):
https://www.******.com/threads/option-code-list.3255/

And here’s a screenshot of mine:

[G42UPRA]

Originally Posted by Kris10_H

This is how I’ve been viewing the details for mine

This is super interesting... seems to match up with my order except it lists Interior Trim Oak Pearl Chrome for the interior instead of Piano Black.

[cennis]

New member, just ordered today. Only took me about 2 weeks to get an allocation. Actually got one two days ago, I texted them one change from the build I originally submitted (wheels & tires) but they said it was getting kicked back. Seemed odd as the production number still showed as “scheduled for production” and the sales manager said it was still status code 112. But the next morning it had moved to production/150, so I guess that makes sense and it was just too late to make a change.

But they were able to trade for another allocation yesterday and I just got back from finalizing the order, was able to get my staggered non-RFT wheels/tires this time. Website says “order received” but on their internal system it was showing as 14th week production.

The one interesting thing was that today the system allowed him to delete the illuminated BMW. I like it on the door cards, but the dash is a bit much for me. He said the system took it, so it shouldn’t get kicked back, but I guess we’ll see. So the wait begins, I don’t really need a car until my daughter turns 16 in late-November, but of course the sooner, the better at this point.

I’ve gained lots of knowledge reading this forum, happy to be here and excited to get this car.