Anyone else stuck at port?

TheBingoBalls · 03-01-2018, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by sybaek9

Nice, show us some pics when available. When was the production complete on this?

Mine is in the US (Baltimore) with production completed on 1/12 and been sitting at port since 2/7

Has anyone heard anything on the US releases?

Production was completed week 2. So it looks like there is/was a 2 week hold for initial production models considering the average 1.5 month shipping time from Germany to Canada.

Quickburn7 · 03-01-2018, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBingoBalls

Toronto dealer(s) getting their first HEA/sold M5s this morning, was sitting at port for 1-2 week hold.

I hope so but doubt this is true.... international release for all M5s is March 31st
And that comes direct from the CEO of BMW NA.

Hope you can prove me wrong as my car has been stuck at the port since 02/15

eclipxe · 03-01-2018, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Quickburn7

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Originally Posted by TheBingoBalls

Toronto dealer(s) getting their first HEA/sold M5s this morning, was sitting at port for 1-2 week hold.

I hope so but doubt this is true.... international release for all M5s is March 31st
And that comes direct from the CEO of BMW NA.

Hope you can prove me wrong as my car has been stuck at the port since 02/15

2nd week of March from my contacts at NA

Quickburn7 · 03-01-2018, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by eclipxe

2nd week of March from my contacts at NA

Crossing my fingers that the higher ups at Bmw NA have no idea what they are talking about!

TheBingoBalls · 03-01-2018, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Quickburn7

I hope so but doubt this is true.... international release for all M5s is March 31st
And that comes direct from the CEO of BMW NA.

Hope you can prove me wrong as my car has been stuck at the port since 02/15

Unless there was an error made, car was loaded on to truck for delivery. But with that said, does not necessarily mean that the car can be delivered as soon as PDI is finished. G30 and G01 arrived a week early and we had to wait before we could deliver them to clients. In the event that the car does not arrive today, car was definitely picked up from port in Halifax so at least they're being released to trucking/logistics companies.

Well definitely take initial pictures if/when the truck arrives.

sybaek9 · 03-01-2018, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBingoBalls

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Originally Posted by Quickburn7

I hope so but doubt this is true.... international release for all M5s is March 31st
And that comes direct from the CEO of BMW NA.

Hope you can prove me wrong as my car has been stuck at the port since 02/15

Unless there was an error made, car was loaded on to truck for delivery. But with that said, does not necessarily mean that the car can be delivered as soon as PDI is finished. G30 and G01 arrived a week early and we had to wait before we could deliver them to clients. In the event that the car does not arrive today, car was definitely picked up from port in Halifax so at least they're being released to trucking/logistics companies.

Well definitely take initial pictures if/when the truck arrives.

Time is going so slow waiting...another refill for me.

Quickburn7 · 03-01-2018, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sybaek9

Time is going so slow waiting...another refill for me.

I wonder if the cars every arrived in Toronto...

TheBingoBalls · 03-01-2018, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Quickburn7

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Originally Posted by sybaek9

Time is going so slow waiting...another refill for me.

I wonder if the cars every arrived in Toronto...

Unfortunately the M5 that was scheduled to be delivered did not arrive. It was definitely loaded on to a truck but just didn't make it to delivery. Will see if an update can be provided tomorrow.

Update:

Car is currently in Quebec, en route to Toronto so should arrive in Ontario today and should be delivered to dealership some time next week.

rockland77 · 03-02-2018, 09:19 AM

Heard yesterday that the car is scheduled to leave port on March 12.

sybaek9 · 03-02-2018, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by rockland77

Heard yesterday that the car is scheduled to leave port on March 12.

Which port is it leaving? In the US?

TheRealOrosie · 03-02-2018, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rockland77

Heard yesterday that the car is scheduled to leave port on March 12.

My F90 is scheduled to arrive at Galveston on 3/12. Hopefully just in time to avoid all this hold at port crap (outside of normal processing).

onfireX5 · 03-02-2018, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Hill Country F90

My F90 is scheduled to arrive at Galveston on 3/12. Hopefully just in time to avoid all this hold at port crap (outside of normal processing).

I’m still sitting at the Germany Port waiting on a vessel.

sybaek9 · 03-02-2018, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by onfireX5

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Originally Posted by Hill Country F90

My F90 is scheduled to arrive at Galveston on 3/12. Hopefully just in time to avoid all this hold at port crap (outside of normal processing).

IÂ’m still sitting at the Germany Port waiting on a vessel.

Mine has been sitting at the Baltimore port since 2/7.

Hopefully we will get it released so those coming to port soon will not experience this madness.

Keep drinking...it'll come one day.

onfireX5 · 03-02-2018, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sybaek9

Mine has been sitting at the Baltimore port since 2/7.

Hopefully we will get it released so those coming to port soon will not experience this madness.

Keep drinking...it'll come one day.

10-4 Brother !

Pazzo009 · 03-03-2018, 10:51 AM

I just got a call from my dealer and he's saying release on March 12th...I don't know when the car will arrive there, but this is better news.

Dinan-M · 03-03-2018, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by aculeg87

I just got a call from my dealer and he's saying release on March 12th...I don't know when the car will arrive there, but this is better news.

Talk to Military Car sale Director in Germany, and he said Official release date for North America is 23 March. He said dealer will get around 2nd week in March, prepare the cars and release to customers on or about 23 March?
I'm in South Korea and first M5 arrive mid April. So 23 March sounds good to me. We have waited this long what is 2-3 more weeks. It's not like you see others driving around. Good things come to those who wait...like Competition Package. Model 2019 in 6 months

onfireX5 · 03-04-2018, 11:40 AM

Finally onto a vessel in Bremerhaven !

sybaek9 · 03-04-2018, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by aculeg87

I just got a call from my dealer and he's saying release on March 12th...I don't know when the car will arrive there, but this is better news.

How certain are they on 3/12? I heard 3/23 also.

Where is your dealer located?

Pazzo009 · 03-04-2018, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sybaek9

How certain are they on 3/12? I heard 3/23 also.

Where is your dealer located?

He seemed certain but ya never know. Car is in Jersey VPC and dealer is in Ridgefield CT

Quickburn7 · 03-04-2018, 04:53 PM

From my experience with the same issue with my E63s the dealers do not know release dates. My dealer is telling me 03/14 but BMW NA CEO and marketing president say 03/31.
My car is through the VPC and just waiting to be released for shipping once the hold is removed

TheRealOrosie · 03-04-2018, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by onfireX5

Finally onto a vessel in Bremerhaven !

WOOT!!

sealionbeast · 03-04-2018, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Quickburn7

From my experience with the same issue with my E63s the dealers do not know release dates. My dealer is telling me 03/14 but BMW NA CEO and marketing president say 03/31.
My car is through the VPC and just waiting to be released for shipping once the hold is removed

Same deal for me. My car has been sitting in the port since 2/3. There was a fuel line recall they fixed. I am through VPC, just waiting. I was told first or second week of March but who knows.

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Pazzo009 Major 1113 Rep 1,314 Posts Drives: X5M,M3(46&36),812SF Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NY&GA iTrader: (0)	I just got a call from my dealer and he's saying release on March 12th...I don't know when the car will arrive there, but this is better news.
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onfireX5 Brigadier General 3619 Rep 4,532 Posts Drives: F90M5,F85X5M Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Va iTrader: (0)	Finally onto a vessel in Bremerhaven ! Last edited by onfireX5; 03-04-2018 at 04:22 PM..
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Quickburn7 Captain 957 Rep 765 Posts Drives: 2018 Bmw M5 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	From my experience with the same issue with my E63s the dealers do not know release dates. My dealer is telling me 03/14 but BMW NA CEO and marketing president say 03/31. My car is through the VPC and just waiting to be released for shipping once the hold is removed
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