When do you 2025 guys expect to receive your cars?

Boost112 · 02-25-2025, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ourlee

If you don’t get your M, what’s your wookie?

Always wanted to go.

...i have been taking my e36 m3 for the last 5 years or so...but i cant handle that long of a drive in a fixed bucket seat...so its going to be the S4 for this year...i have been going since 2016ish...its the absoulte best car community ever...even though i dont have a wookie...i basically go for the friends.

M2M3M3 · 02-25-2025, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by F87inJAX

Just updated to In Transit. Departed Altamira headed to Brunswick on the RCC Classic, ETA 28 Feb. According to online tracking info the ship actually left port about 24 hours ago.

No change for me. still at RFT.

F87inJAX · 02-25-2025, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by M2M3M3

No change for me. still at RFT.

Man that sucks, I’m sorry. Hopefully you get out this week. There seems to be a lot more vehicle carriers at Veracruz and Altamira this week than there have been in the last 3 weeks. I don’t think they move cars to the port until the ship is actually in port.

F87inJAX · 02-25-2025, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Frank

Congrats!

How did you look up the ships? I'd be interested in the next ship(s) going to Galveston for example?

Mine is still in RFT since Feb 10th

Depends what port your car is going to. Luckily for me Brunswick has a website that lists all ships coming in for the next 15 days. I checked that against vessel finder.com listings for ships expected in port at Veracruz and Altamira. Although ship schedules seem to change. Ships that were due into a port would disappear and some I didn’t see coming would show up as in port out of the blue. The ship my car ended up on wasn’t even one that was on my radar.

F87inJAX · 02-25-2025, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by yash27

What are the names of the carriers? My car finished production and I want to know which boat I will realistically be on.

Vesselfinder.com will list the ships that are due into a port, as well as ship type so you can see which ones are vehicle carriers. And of course only ships owned by companies BMW ships with will apply. Not sure what your port of exit would be, depending on where your car is shipping to.

There’s a lot of good info on ship tracking already on the forum if you search (or use Google to search Bimmerpost). BMW Blog also has a good article on how to track your build. It’s a few years old but still good info.

Once you’re in Ready for Transport you’re probably looking at around 3 weeks, (maybe more) until you’re on a ship.

Viffermike · 02-25-2025, 07:20 PM

Not to derail those lamenting non-movement of their eagerly anticipated hardware ... but ...

... my car arrived at my dealer at about noon today. Status had switched to 'In Transit' before 7am this morning; took the transport just 5 hours or so to get from Galveston up here to Big D. I pick her up on Saturday ... and immediately turn her over to a third party for front-to-back ceramic treatment.

ourlee · 02-25-2025, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Viffermike

Not to derail those lamenting non-movement of their eagerly anticipated hardware ... but ...

... my car arrived at my dealer at about noon today. Status had switched to 'In Transit' before 7am this morning; took the transport just 5 hours or so to get from Galveston up here to Big D. I pick her up on Saturday ... and immediately turn her over to a third party for front-to-back ceramic treatment.

Big D gives me bile so I will say GO BIRDS! …..and congrats on the new car

Viffermike · 02-25-2025, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ourlee

Big D gives me bile so I will say GO BIRDS! …..and congrats on the new car

Not a 'pokes fan, so ... kinda-sorta right there with you (Saints fan here; I'm a Cajun boy).

Thanks! There shall be pics ... and for reference: order placed 11/23/24, so just a tad more than 3mos from order to dealership arrival.

ourlee · 02-25-2025, 09:07 PM

OK!!

M_Chronos · 02-25-2025, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by yash27

Wasn't your F12 trick saying February 26th production? You might jump through all of the steps in 1 day maybe. What production date does the F12 trick show? Mine went from the 25th, to the 24th, and back to the 25th.

Yes but I was using YOU as my "F12" trick. I had gotten used to me being just 24hrs behind you. Mine now back at 25th from the 26th and the dealer called today about getting application in for PC pickup.

evm333 · 02-25-2025, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Viffermike

Not to derail those lamenting non-movement of their eagerly anticipated hardware ... but ...

... my car arrived at my dealer at about noon today. Status had switched to 'In Transit' before 7am this morning; took the transport just 5 hours or so to get from Galveston up here to Big D. I pick her up on Saturday ... and immediately turn her over to a third party for front-to-back ceramic treatment.

Just curious why ceramic and no PPF? First time for a car I am doing one or both. Thanks

Viffermike · 02-25-2025, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by evm333

Just curious why ceramic and no PPF? First time for a car I am doing one or both. Thanks

Mainly to make washing easier and for the car to keep a shine and be resistant to swirling, water spots, etc. I have a condo in a building that doesn't allow on-site washing, so I'm pretty much forced to do commercial washes.

I've never done PPF; never really been interested in its benefits, though I understand why plenty are. Isn't worth the cost to me. The seams would drive my OCD side bonkers, lol.

BradMX5 · 02-26-2025, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Viffermike

Mainly to make washing easier and for the car to keep a shine and be resistant to swirling, water spots, etc. I have a condo in a building that doesn't allow on-site washing, so I'm pretty much forced to do commercial washes.

I've never done PPF; never really been interested in its benefits, though I understand why plenty are. Isn't worth the cost to me. The seams would drive my OCD side bonkers, lol.

I just did the front in PPF as well as the roof. I don’t notice any seams unless I’m inches away and even then it’s very minor. 10 year warranty on the PPF so figured at the price they gave me for it bundled with tint and ceramic it was well worth it.

evm333 · 02-26-2025, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by BradMX5

I just did the front in PPF as well as the roof. I don’t notice any seams unless I’m inches away and even then it’s very minor. 10 year warranty on the PPF so figured at the price they gave me for it bundled with tint and ceramic it was well worth it.

I am looking at just doing to the bumper and partial or full hood only for PPF. Mostly for chips. If you don't mind me asking what did you pay for that and the ceramic ? Thank you.

Bimmer Frank · 02-26-2025, 10:22 AM

Mine just skipped from Ready for Transport to In Transit, status code 195, so not sure if that means it's on the boat or already landed.

ourlee · 02-26-2025, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Frank

Mine just skipped from Ready for Transport to In Transit, status code 195, so not sure if that means it's on the boat or already landed.

How long was this part for you? My build is complete 3/2, then she’s parked………..

Bimmer Frank · 02-26-2025, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ourlee

How long was this part for you? My build is complete 3/2, then she’s parked………..

Mine went RFT on 2/10, so 16 days.

I called the genius number, and it said it got on the Liberty Carrier today and will land in Galveston on 3/2.

Edit:

I looked up the ship and it's scheduled to land tomorrow:

https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9310109

M2M3M3 · 02-26-2025, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Frank

Mine went RFT on 2/10, so 16 days.

I called the genius number, and it said it got on the Liberty Carrier today and will land in Galveston on 3/2.

Edit:

I looked up the ship and it's scheduled to land tomorrow:

https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9310109

online status still show RFT? i am still stuck there. jealous of all you guys "going around me"!

Bimmer Frank · 02-26-2025, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by M2M3M3

online status still show RFT? i am still stuck there. jealous of all you guys "going around me"!

Mine is showing In Transit (Status Code 195)

ourlee · 02-26-2025, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Frank

Mine is showing In Transit (Status Code 195)

Is this accurate? I also ordered skyscraper with blue brakes. Or is yours frozen?

Bimmer Frank · 02-26-2025, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ourlee

Is this accurate? I also ordered skyscraper with blue brakes. Or is yours frozen?

No that's a generic image. Mine is FPG and silver wheels:

BradMX5 · 02-26-2025, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by evm333

I am looking at just doing to the bumper and partial or full hood only for PPF. Mostly for chips. If you don't mind me asking what did you pay for that and the ceramic ? Thank you.

5 year coating - $700
10 year PPF
Roof - $500
Full frontal (everything from the windshield forward. Includes mirrors, headlight, and under the door handle) - $2100
Full XPEL XR+ Tint - $500
Matte PPF for the screen was thrown in.

Then 10% discount on total.

02-25-2025, 07:20 PM	#1722
Viffermike Colonel 1831 Rep 2,999 Posts Drives: Coming: '25 SG/black M2 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Big D iTrader: (0)	Not to derail those lamenting non-movement of their eagerly anticipated hardware ... but ... ... my car arrived at my dealer at about noon today. Status had switched to 'In Transit' before 7am this morning; took the transport just 5 hours or so to get from Galveston up here to Big D. I pick her up on Saturday ... and immediately turn her over to a third party for front-to-back ceramic treatment. __________________ --Life is a journey made more exciting with a fast car.-- --Helmets are for closers.-- <<Current: 'Johnny Boy' '23 CR MINI JCW 2-door. Gone (but not forgotten): 'Allie' '18 NBM Porsche 718 Cayman; 'The Blackened' '15 MG 228i M Sport w/aFe filter/scoop, JL 600/6 w/Hertz drivers, P3Cars multigauge, other goodies>> Last edited by Viffermike; 02-25-2025 at 07:20 PM..
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02-25-2025, 09:07 PM	#1725
ourlee Lieutenant Colonel 1755 Rep 1,651 Posts Drives: 25 Skyscraper M2 (150) Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: DE iTrader: (0)	OK!!
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Bimmer Frank Private 152 Rep 99 Posts Drives: VW GTI Join Date: Dec 2024 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2025 BMW M2 ordered [0.00] 2012 VW GTI [0.00]	Mine just skipped from Ready for Transport to In Transit, status code 195, so not sure if that means it's on the boat or already landed.
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