[nuh]

Originally Posted by CR8IVE

Well finally tomorrow was to be the delivery day - exactly 7 years to the day that I got my current OG M2... but alas a minor setback has put the delivery back till 2nd week of October. Despite repeated requests not to put the ugly euro number plate bracket on...they still did!!! So it's gone back to be rectified so I will have to keep the anticipation in check for a little bit longer.

I’m paranoid about that too. I got the flow design brackets. Hope they don’t put the holes in the wrong place on the bumper!

[chocdog]

Originally Posted by 04eyes

I just got some great news from my dealer.

My car is already on a ship "Fidelio" and will arrive at Port Kembla on 4/11. I think you may have missed this ship AndySG. Hopefully you'll get onto a ship soon!

chocdog , there's a good chance you are on the Fidelio as our builds are only 1 week apart.

Just got some great news as well! I'm also on the Fidelio. The dealer said "we'll keep an eye on it from time to time and let you know how its tracking". I said, "mate, don't worry, I and a lot of other folks, are all over it"!

I'm a Melbourne offload, so into the heads area around the 13th of Nov. And then god knows how long for some circle work outside the heads and customs clearance.

Happy days.

[CR8IVE]

Originally Posted by nuh

I’m paranoid about that too. I got the flow design brackets. Hope they don’t put the holes in the wrong place on the bumper!

Yeah despite explicit repeated reminders from the dealer the ugly number holder was still put on. I too got the Flow bracket. I asked that they don't put the number plate on until I have sighted it and agreed to it's position.

The silver lining is that now the delay means I can have the M Performance parts I ordered (wheels, rear spoiler and front duct inserts) applied without the need to go back into the dealer.

[04eyes]

Originally Posted by chocdog

Just got some great news as well! I'm also on the Fidelio. The dealer said "we'll keep an eye on it from time to time and let you know how its tracking". I said, "mate, don't worry, I and a lot of other folks, are all over it"!

I'm a Melbourne offload, so into the heads area around the 13th of Nov. And then god knows how long for some circle work outside the heads and customs clearance.

Happy days.

Sweet! It's so good to know that our cars are on the ship. I had honestly prepared myself for a 2024 delivery.

Hopefully there's no congestion or customs issues at the Australian end and we'll be driving we'll before Christmas.

[GYRKIN GT]

Good news today!!

My M2 is finally enroute from Melbourne to my dealership (NSW). Delivery next week.

Anybody else received the same good news?

[Alpine*]

Yep, mine is now at Doncaster in Vic.

Sitting back with a cigar and a cognac thinking to myself, do I want a car that is 6 months old from build when I finally get a chance for delivery or do I order a Jan 24 build and get one of these two.

[GYRKIN GT]

Originally Posted by Alpine*

Yep, mine is now at Doncaster in Vic.

Sitting back with a cigar and a cognac thinking to myself, do I want a car that is 6 months old from build when I finally get a chance for delivery or do I order a Jan 24 build and get one of these two.

And, that has been entirely THE most frustrating part of this experience. Though I do understand where you are coming from. However, despite 2024’s impending arrival, I‘ve reached the point where I just want the car in the garage. Don’t think I could do it to myself - have the car built in January, watch it take an around the world trip and finally make it to Aus June, 2024. That’s not being a pessimist either. With the declined numbers of RoRo’s since Covid there is no certainty about shipping times. I’ll be interested to hear your decision. Good luck with whatever you choose to do.

[chocdog]

For anyone on the Fidelio, good news: its making good progress and its ETA is around a week earlier than previously scheduled. ETA's are:

Papeete 12-Oct
Auckland 20-Oct
Brisbane 26-Oct
Port Kembla 30-Oct
Melbourne 5-Nov (was the 13th)

[04eyes]

Originally Posted by chocdog

For anyone on the Fidelio, good news: its making good progress and its ETA is around a week earlier than previously scheduled. ETA's are:

Papeete 12-Oct
Auckland 20-Oct
Brisbane 26-Oct
Port Kembla 30-Oct
Melbourne 5-Nov (was the 13th)

Hehe. I was just about to post this, but you beat me to it.

Great news!

[J15]

Hi all

I have bought some M Performance Wheels for my car so my stock black wheels (19 inch front and 20 inch rears) are for sale. The wheels are in perfect condition with no marks or kerb rash. They come fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S rubber which have done about 3,000km of city driving only.

I'm based in Sydney and can do Sydney wide delivery. You would need to organise shipping yourself if you're an interstate buyer.

Open to any reasonable offers. PM me if you're interested.

[CR8IVE]

Finally picked her up this morning...

[Lex Templar]

Absolutely magnificent.
At one point I was tempted to get these wheels in black but am leaving it for the time being.

[BackroadM]

Yesterday, 3 Days short of exactly 1 year since I ordered, I took delivery of my M2. Excited for it to finally be in my hands, albeit for only half an hour until going straight to Paint Protection. Congrats to those taking delivery / soon to take delivery. It's worth the wait.

P.s Any recommendations on where to get dashcams installed in Sydney?

[OldButSmooth]

Congrats on taking delivery of your much anticipated car.

I am taking delivery of my Brooklyn Grey M2 tomorrow...yes, Friday the 13th...

I too would be keen to have a dash cam installed for peace of mind (in Eastern Suburbs traffic).

Cheers

[Lex Templar]

Yes congrats to you both on deliveries and good to see another tomorrow.

Mine is docking 15/11 - must be the last to land in the country with heritage badges.

More pics please everyone.

[CR8IVE]

Any of those who have their car already looked into the radiator grille protection that seems to be a large topic in other (mostly US) threads?

[GYRKIN GT]

Originally Posted by CR8IVE

Any of those who have their car already looked into the radiator grille protection that seems to be a large topic in other (mostly US) threads?

Yes mate, ordered the Zunsport front combo package along with the oil cooler grill last night. Zunsport is UK based and, with the current horrible exchange rate, the cost for us comes out at around $1070!!!! However, that may end up being cheap insurance compared to the replacement cost of a new motor!

[DSTR]

Originally Posted by GYRKIN GT

Yes mate, ordered the Zunsport front combo package along with the oil cooler grill last night. Zunsport is UK based and, with the current horrible exchange rate, the cost for us comes out at around $1070!!!! However, that may end up being cheap insurance compared to the replacement cost of a new motor!

The price of a side radiator easily will exceed that. Good move. I wait for mine here in Germany. Orders of these are now shipping from Zunsport.

[CR8IVE]

Originally Posted by GYRKIN GT

Yes mate, ordered the Zunsport front combo package along with the oil cooler grill last night. Zunsport is UK based and, with the current horrible exchange rate, the cost for us comes out at around $1070!!!! However, that may end up being cheap insurance compared to the replacement cost of a new motor!

These issues aren't something we really should be worrying about with new cars, so thanks BMW for the extra stress!!!

I priced up one of the Mishimoto skid plates but that was going to be over $1500 AUD shipped.... but that still left the bar grilles
to be fixed. By your calculations it seems Zunsport might be the way to go with all areas covered...and perhaps cheaper?

[if1960]

1 year today since my order.... I've been driving it for a week

[Alpine*]

Congrats if!

[MM2]

Well after 15 days circling Port Melbourne the ship finally docked on 14th.
Now to see how long to get through customs!
Crazy it takes about same time to get from the plant as it does to get to you within our own country😡