[Ryan-BMW]

any updates on Graceful leader?

taking forever

[svenska80]

Originally Posted by carroll

Nooo! Hopefully soon. They said it may even get here today!

Flipped to in transit! Yussssss! She’s on her way!

[vivcal]

Originally Posted by Ryan-BMW

any updates on Graceful leader?

taking forever

It's only been 2 days since it left Lazaro Cardenas on 9/19... It's scheduled to arrive in Port Hueneme on 9/23.

Out of curiosity, does your online/app tracker show "In Transit"? And did you get the ship name from BMW Genius or your CA?

[Cardhappy]

Originally Posted by GWBMW

Haha! I have been tracking it on and off the last few days! I’m wondering how quickly it’ll update our tracker. When is your predicted delivery date?

In about 4 weeks. I’m hoping it will shorten to 8/9 days soon.

[rons e92]

My progress so far.

2025 M2 Skyscraper Grey

• Lighting Package
• Carbon Edition Accessories
• Carbon Fiber Door Sill
• Carbon Fiber Exhaust Tips
• Carbon Fiber Rear Deck Spoiler
• Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser
• Carbon Fiber trim
• Center Arm Rest
• Floating Hub Caps
• M Alcantara steering wheel
• M Carbon Bucket Seats
• M Carbon Roof
• M Performance Dive Planes
• M Shadowline Lights
• Performance Suspension
• Remote Engine Start
• Wireless Device Charging
• 19"/20" M Light Alloy Jet Black Double Spoke 930M w/Mixed Tires
• M Compound Brakes with Red Calipers
• STEPTRONIC automatic transmission

Allocation - 8/24/24
Order Received (111) - 8/24/24
Scheduled for Production (112) - 9/10/24
Production Begins (150) - 9/19/24

Production date shows as 10/2. This was originally scheduled as a week 41 build, so we're ahead of schedule.

Hopefully it makes it here for my birthday in November.

[vivcal]

While we're all waiting I have a question for the group. More hypothetical than anything, since I'm likely going to stick with the car I ordered (unless someone convinces me out of it lol)

I have a 2025 M2 that's currently RFT, and should hopefully be here within the next month. Today, I found a similarly spec-ed 2025 that just arrived on the lot at a different dealer.

The one that's on the lot right now is optioned slightly higher than the one I ordered (~$3.5k higher MSRP). The main difference is that it has a CF roof - I was on the fence about this when I ordered, but ultimately opted for the sun roof. It also has wireless charging, remote start, and some other accessories (like the M performance floor mats) that I don't really care for. This car also won the tire lottery with Michelins.

I'm still 50/50 about the CF roof - I don't think I'm an advanced enough driver to see performance improvements from the weight reduction. But it does look great aesthetically and helps resale, so personally I'd value it at ~$1.5k.

If you were me would you:
a) Keep the car you originally ordered and stop second guessing yourself
b) Get the car on the lot because CF roof + Michelins + immediate delivery is worth the extra cost
c) Only get the car on the lot if they discount it by $x (probably unlikely)

Curious to hear people's perspectives!

[GWBMW]

Originally Posted by Cardhappy

In about 4 weeks. I’m hoping it will shorten to 8/9 days soon.

Good morning! Has your car updated as the chat has told me it still hasn't. Do you think its possible we were not on that boat? Even though, according to the timeline that seemed the most logical. I suppose it could be an alternative carrier? or BMW system is slow.

[curtdragon]

Originally Posted by rons e92

While we're all waiting I have a question for the group. More hypothetical than anything, since I'm likely going to stick with the car I ordered (unless someone convinces me out of it lol)

I have a 2025 M2 that's currently RFT, and should hopefully be here within the next month. Today, I found a similarly spec-ed 2025 that just arrived on the lot at a different dealer.

The one that's on the lot right now is optioned slightly higher than the one I ordered (~$3.5k higher MSRP). The main difference is that it has a CF roof - I was on the fence about this when I ordered, but ultimately opted for the sun roof. It also has wireless charging, remote start, and some other accessories (like the M performance floor mats) that I don't really care for. This car also won the tire lottery with Michelins.

I'm still 50/50 about the CF roof - I don't think I'm an advanced enough driver to see performance improvements from the weight reduction. But it does look great aesthetically and helps resale, so personally I'd value it at ~$1.5k.

If you were me would you:
a) Keep the car you originally ordered and stop second guessing yourself
b) Get the car on the lot because CF roof + Michelins + immediate delivery is worth the extra cost
c) Only get the car on the lot if they discount it by $x (probably unlikely)

Curious to hear people's perspectives!

Are you going to use the sunroof? Otherwise why get it at all?
The price is the price. Don't try to make some random value of it for when you want to sell. Never understood why people buy a car and immediately think about resale value.

Tires are tires. Buy new ones if you want. Probably not going to get a discount but you can try.

If you're ready to buy I'd take it unless you exact options are super important and only you can answer that

[BroDoze]

Originally Posted by vivcal

While we're all waiting I have a question for the group. More hypothetical than anything, since I'm likely going to stick with the car I ordered (unless someone convinces me out of it lol)

I have a 2025 M2 that's currently RFT, and should hopefully be here within the next month. Today, I found a similarly spec-ed 2025 that just arrived on the lot at a different dealer.

The one that's on the lot right now is optioned slightly higher than the one I ordered (~$3.5k higher MSRP). The main difference is that it has a CF roof - I was on the fence about this when I ordered, but ultimately opted for the sun roof. It also has wireless charging, remote start, and some other accessories (like the M performance floor mats) that I don't really care for. This car also won the tire lottery with Michelins.

I'm still 50/50 about the CF roof - I don't think I'm an advanced enough driver to see performance improvements from the weight reduction. But it does look great aesthetically and helps resale, so personally I'd value it at ~$1.5k.

If you were me would you:
a) Keep the car you originally ordered and stop second guessing yourself
b) Get the car on the lot because CF roof + Michelins + immediate delivery is worth the extra cost
c) Only get the car on the lot if they discount it by $x (probably unlikely)

Curious to hear people's perspectives!

CF roof gets a huge thumbs up from me, along with the Michelins. I REALLY don’t want the Pirellis. G80 forums are full of unhappy lottery-losing Pirelli owners. I also have remote start and MP floor mats on mine, lol.

I think you can pull a fuse or unplug the charger if you don’t like it.

I’d take it, personally. The CF roof is a big deal.

[BroDoze]

Originally Posted by curtdragon

Are you going to use the sunroof? Otherwise why get it at all?
The price is the price. Don't try to make some random value of it for when you want to sell. Never understood why people buy a car and immediately think about resale value.

Tires are tires. Buy new ones if you want. Probably not going to get a discount but you can try.

If you're ready to buy I'd take it unless you exact options are super important and only you can answer that

Why does it say you quoted rons e92?

[curtdragon]

Originally Posted by BroDoze

Why does it say you quoted rons e92?

I did and deleted it but it still put it as his. Was gonna ask about the carbon fiber stuff but I found my answer

[reallymarkedup]

Mine just flipped to In Transit this morning. So it's maybe that they forgot it on the truck and it went back to the factory and now it's on its way back to the port again...or it just updated because it felt bad for sitting at Ready for Transport for so long....or maybe it's been on the Graceful Leader this whole time.

Not holding my breath, but I will be giving Genius a call later this morning to see if they can tell me.

[Cardhappy]

Originally Posted by GWBMW

Good morning! Has your car updated as the chat has told me it still hasn't. Do you think its possible we were not on that boat? Even though, according to the timeline that seemed the most logical. I suppose it could be an alternative carrier? or BMW system is slow.

They are slow to update. I can’t see how it could be on any other boat. It should change in the next 24/48hrs.

[djaymez]

Happy Monday! (Like, actually!!)

She’s finally here!!! #TeamFPB #UrUpNext

More to come…
She’s filthy, def needs a bath after sitting at the port forever… don’t judge her. lol

[Cardhappy]

Originally Posted by GWBMW

Good morning! Has your car updated as the chat has told me it still hasn't. Do you think its possible we were not on that boat? Even though, according to the timeline that seemed the most logical. I suppose it could be an alternative carrier? or BMW system is slow.

Just had it confirmed, the car is at Southampton awaiting transport.

[reallymarkedup]

Originally Posted by reallymarkedup

Not holding my breath, but I will be giving Genius a call later this morning to see if they can tell me.

Confirmed with BMW Genius, car was definitely on the Graceful Leader and it will be arriving at port today. Damn, I might have even gotten it before the end of the month if it wasn't for port installed MP HAS. Looking good for early October tho, I might still be able to get the break-in done before garaging it for the winter (but honestly I doubt it).

[GWBMW]

Originally Posted by Cardhappy

Just had it confirmed, the car is at Southampton awaiting transport.

Is this with your dealer you confirmed it with or the BMW chat? My BMW genius is still saying my car is at sea!

[Cardhappy]

Originally Posted by GWBMW

Is this with your dealer you confirmed it with or the BMW chat?

Dealer..

[GWBMW]

Originally Posted by Cardhappy

Dealer..

You don't have to but would you mind asking BMW genius on the website. I am curious if yours still displays at sea on there. I will ring my dealer tomorrow but I ask you as my dealer is hopeless and doesn't ever ring me back

[Cardhappy]

Originally Posted by GWBMW

You don't have to but would you mind asking BMW genius on the website. I am curious if yours still displays at sea on there. I will ring my dealer tomorrow but I ask you as my dealer is hopeless and doesn't ever ring me back

I asked Genius first and they said at sea. Then contacted dealer.. It’s the built in delay they have..😉

[vivcal]

Originally Posted by reallymarkedup

Confirmed with BMW Genius, car was definitely on the Graceful Leader and it will be arriving at port today. Damn, I might have even gotten it before the end of the month if it wasn't for port installed MP HAS. Looking good for early October tho, I might still be able to get the break-in done before garaging it for the winter (but honestly I doubt it).

Incredible!! That's a nice surprise to start the week. BroDoze I wonder if our trackers are 3 days behind as well?

IIRC, my car went into RFT the same day as reallymarkedup

[GWBMW]

Originally Posted by Cardhappy

I asked Genius first and they said at sea. Then contacted dealer.. It’s the built in delay they have..😉

Thanks for the information, really appreciate it! Looks like we’ll be collecting a similar time