AUS Order Thread

Ctothej · 10-16-2023, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 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😡

Yep customs as always being an absolute nightmare.

Looks like you've got yourself a 2024 version - well done!

Great to see all the cars coming through - drove past an M2 last week in Sydney while I was in mine - we did the customary nod of the head. The car has great presence on the load and people do stare as it goes past, more than any other car that I've owned, but that's not really saying much.

CR8IVE · 10-17-2023, 03:24 AM

Just an FYI my insurance company just knocked me back because the M Performance carbon fibre air inlets. Seems a massive joke to me. I made the point that it adds extra protection to the radiators. Gone back to the assessors to re-judge. Fingers crossed they see sense and don't terminate the policy.

Lex Templar · 10-17-2023, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by CR8IVE

Just an FYI my insurance company just knocked me back because the M Performance carbon fibre air inlets. Seems a massive joke to me. I made the point that it adds extra protection to the radiators. Gone back to the assessors to re-judge. Fingers crossed they see sense and don't terminate the policy.

Given these are arguably a "factory option", I'm surprised you need to mention them at all.

CR8IVE · 10-17-2023, 06:24 AM

I guess I figured if I was in a crash and didn't acknowledge it on the policy then they might not cover the damage costs and then I am screwed. I sometimes forget I am dealing with uneducated people who work for these insurance companies. Lesson learnt.

Grace · 10-18-2023, 07:27 AM

Put a nice dent in the running in today, up to 1100km now! Big loop from Hobart up the East coast and across to the central highlands- weather was amazing 👌

Ctothej · 10-18-2023, 07:57 AM

Looks amazing Grace.

Curious what people have their M settings at for those who haven't run up to 2000kms yet?

I'm at 1400 kms, should get to 2000 within a month or thereabouts.

Grace · 10-18-2023, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Ctothej

Looks amazing Grace.

Curious what people have their M settings at for those who haven't run up to 2000kms yet?

I'm at 1400 kms, should get to 2000 within a month or thereabouts.

Thanks, I think eventually I’ll settle for m1 being sport+ engine, sport brakes and comfort everything else. And m2 the same but with MDM, maybe one step up on the suspension. At the moment I’m just cruising in the default mode and only switching to m1
When I want to have a bit of fun ( up to 6k rpm now lol )

GYRKIN GT · 10-19-2023, 10:03 PM

So, finally, it was our turn yesterday! After a couple of short drives yesterday it is very apparent just how potent this car is. Of particular interest is that I find the wife heading to the garage just to have a look. Can’t get any better than that!😁

Grace · 10-21-2023, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GYRKIN GT

So, finally, it was our turn yesterday! After a couple of short drives yesterday it is very apparent just how potent this car is. Of particular interest is that I find the wife heading to the garage just to have a look. Can’t get any better than that!😁

Congrats, best colour! *biased of course*

GYRKIN GT · 10-21-2023, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Grace

Congrats, best colour! *biased of course*

Thanks Grace. Biased, unbiased, definitely the best colour.

chocdog · 10-22-2023, 05:06 PM

Any Brisbane people on the Fidelio should be happy: you'll be able to see it soon.

Current ETA's are:
Brisbane 24th Oct
Port Kembla 27th Oct
Melbourne 6th Nov

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04eyes · 10-22-2023, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by chocdog

Any Brisbane people on the Fidelio should be happy: you'll be able to see it soon.

Current ETA's are:
Brisbane 24th Oct
Port Kembla 27th Oct
Melbourne 6th Nov

Not too long now!

According to Port Kembla's website the scheduled arrival is the 29th October, and departure on the 30th.

Hopefully that wont delay the onward journey to Melbourne.

chocdog · 10-22-2023, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 04eyes

Not too long now!

According to Port Kembla's website the scheduled arrival is the 29th October, and departure on the 30th.

Hopefully that wont delay the onward journey to Melbourne.

Its only a day sail time to Melbourne. The timing for Melbourne arrival is due to port congestion at Melbourne. So it looks like its going to do circle work outside the heads for a few days before being allowed to berth on the 6th.

Davil · 10-23-2023, 06:25 PM

Waiting for my service to be finished.

3 of them at Cols. Brooklyn grey, white and a white demo.

Man that XM is huge.

Lex Templar · 10-24-2023, 10:08 PM

Anyone else's on Morning Pilot, left Fremantle this morning, next stop Melbourne, then Sydney.

GYRKIN GT · 10-24-2023, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Lex Templar

Anyone else's on Morning Pilot, left Fremantle this morning, next stop Melbourne, then Sydney.

Great news, Lex, GREAT news! You’re going to love this car. 👍

nuh · 10-28-2023, 07:33 AM

Just an update on the customs times, which is not too bad! My car arrived Melbourne 17/10. Delivered to the dealer yesterday (27/10), and car’s ready for pickup Tuesday (31/10). Unfortunately can’t take time off work, so going in on Saturday. Pretty much 12 months after I put down my order!

chocdog · 10-30-2023, 05:04 PM

You Sydney guys should be happy. The Fidelio is doing circle works outside the port and should be docking today I believe.

The schedule for Melbourne is all over the shop. For those playing at home, its currently saying the 3rd Nov but Mirrat have not scheduled a berth for it yet so who knows.

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chocdog · 10-30-2023, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by nuh

Just an update on the customs times, which is not too bad! My car arrived Melbourne 17/10. Delivered to the dealer yesterday (27/10), and car’s ready for pickup Tuesday (31/10). Unfortunately can’t take time off work, so going in on Saturday. Pretty much 12 months after I put down my order!

Thanks Nuh, thats great info to have for current clearance times and then final delivery to customer. Enjoy the car!

rogueGTI · 11-01-2023, 05:17 AM

Fidelio has docked in Sydney - just fyi .

I'm in Melbourne - awaiting it to arrive.

chocdog · 11-01-2023, 06:43 AM

Mirrat now have it listed in the Melbourne berth schedule. Not till the 10th unfortunately.

chocdog · 11-01-2023, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by rogueGTI

Fidelio has docked in Sydney - just fyi .

I'm in Melbourne - awaiting it to arrive.

Weren't you only just debating about ordering one recently? Wow, that's awesome if you've managed to secure one so quickly! How'd you pull that one off? Enjoy!

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CR8IVE New Member 18 Rep 26 Posts Drives: F87 BMW M2 G87 M2 ON WAY Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Just an FYI my insurance company just knocked me back because the M Performance carbon fibre air inlets. Seems a massive joke to me. I made the point that it adds extra protection to the radiators. Gone back to the assessors to re-judge. Fingers crossed they see sense and don't terminate the policy.
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CR8IVE New Member 18 Rep 26 Posts Drives: F87 BMW M2 G87 M2 ON WAY Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I guess I figured if I was in a crash and didn't acknowledge it on the policy then they might not cover the damage costs and then I am screwed. I sometimes forget I am dealing with uneducated people who work for these insurance companies. Lesson learnt.
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10-18-2023, 07:27 AM	#599
Grace Private 63 Rep 53 Posts Drives: G87 M2 on order Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Put a nice dent in the running in today, up to 1100km now! Big loop from Hobart up the East coast and across to the central highlands- weather was amazing 👌 Attached Images
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Ctothej Lieutenant 744 Rep 494 Posts Drives: BMW 330i M Sport, BMW G87 M2 Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Looks amazing Grace. Curious what people have their M settings at for those who haven't run up to 2000kms yet? I'm at 1400 kms, should get to 2000 within a month or thereabouts.
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GYRKIN GT Private 55 Rep 66 Posts Drives: FPV GT, BMW K1600GTL & K1200GT Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Australia - NSW iTrader: (0)	So, finally, it was our turn yesterday! After a couple of short drives yesterday it is very apparent just how potent this car is. Of particular interest is that I find the wife heading to the garage just to have a look. Can’t get any better than that!😁 Attached Images
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10-22-2023, 05:06 PM	#605
chocdog Private 19 Rep 60 Posts Drives: F22 M240 (G42 M240 in build) Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Any Brisbane people on the Fidelio should be happy: you'll be able to see it soon. Current ETA's are: Brisbane 24th Oct Port Kembla 27th Oct Melbourne 6th Nov
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Davil Brigadier General 6952 Rep 3,221 Posts Drives: 21 Vantage, 18 Vantage, 00 WRX Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 Aston Martin V ... [9.94] 2018 Aston Martin V ... [8.35] 2000 Subaru WRX GC8 [7.83]	Waiting for my service to be finished. 3 of them at Cols. Brooklyn grey, white and a white demo. Man that XM is huge. Attached Images
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nuh New Member 5 Rep 12 Posts Drives: Evo 8, M2 G87 Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Vic iTrader: (0)	Just an update on the customs times, which is not too bad! My car arrived Melbourne 17/10. Delivered to the dealer yesterday (27/10), and car’s ready for pickup Tuesday (31/10). Unfortunately can’t take time off work, so going in on Saturday. Pretty much 12 months after I put down my order!
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chocdog Private 19 Rep 60 Posts Drives: F22 M240 (G42 M240 in build) Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	You Sydney guys should be happy. The Fidelio is doing circle works outside the port and should be docking today I believe. The schedule for Melbourne is all over the shop. For those playing at home, its currently saying the 3rd Nov but Mirrat have not scheduled a berth for it yet so who knows.
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11-01-2023, 05:17 AM	#614
rogueGTI Enlisted Member 22 Rep 40 Posts Drives: C63s AMG Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Fidelio has docked in Sydney - just fyi . I'm in Melbourne - awaiting it to arrive.
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chocdog Private 19 Rep 60 Posts Drives: F22 M240 (G42 M240 in build) Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Mirrat now have it listed in the Melbourne berth schedule. Not till the 10th unfortunately.
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