Anyone else stuck at port?

ellipsis212 · 02-24-2018, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by sybaek9

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Originally Posted by DrifterX

I feel the pain - I've waited for 5 months for both of the BMWs I ordered... in a span of a year and a half for various reasons

Stay strong, it's worth the wait getting exactly what you want in the end.

All this waiting is causing this...emptying bottles

This thread is exposing excellent taste in cars (M), whisky (Yamazaki), and schools (Virginia - College '01). Please continue until delivery.

N & M · 02-24-2018, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mcnevin

My BMW Rep at the port said cars are being held for a launch date.

BMW gives dealers the hold order to insure even roll out and launch of key models evenly across markets.

N & M · 02-24-2018, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by sybaek9

Wow, do they really give out loaners like that? Thanks for the tip. Will need to ask!

This little nugget may just well ruin it for those who arranged to a loaner now that they will be overwhelmed with requests.

amrazM · 02-24-2018, 08:28 AM

one of our cars just got released and is at VPC, should have it within a few days. but whats a post without photos

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18 hold by Amraz Mohammed, on Flickr[/IMG]

Scotchtion · 02-24-2018, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by sybaek9

Is the email a forward from your dealer of BMW NAs formal statement or just your dealer claiming BMW NA said that?

Unless it's directly from BMW NA and clearly documenting those dates, it's all just speculation.

It was forwarded from a bmwna.com account. Part of the headers were stripped, so I couldn’t tell exactly who.

sybaek9 · 02-24-2018, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by amrazM

one of our cars just got released and is at VPC, should have it within a few days. but whats a post without photos

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18 hold by Amraz Mohammed, on Flickr[/IMG]

Isn't that indicating that there is a "release" hold?

It should state "None" if there is no hold...

Soul_Glo · 02-24-2018, 11:24 AM

#Tell old Pharaoh... Let my M5 go... #

BananaCar · 02-24-2018, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Quickburn7

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Originally Posted by avi8tir

Didnt the new E63's get held for months? And the AMG GT-R's... it happens.

Yes they were. My 2018 E63s was held at the VPC from early July to October. I hope this doesnt happen to the M5.

Almost 4 months?! Why??

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 02-24-2018, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Scotchtion

I just got an email through my dealer from BMW NA and they are saying Retail Release is March 31. I hope that isn't true.

That would sync up with the NY Auto Show. Maybe BMW USA will actually give a press day presentation this year.

Quickburn7 · 02-24-2018, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by BananaCar

Almost 4 months?! Why??

Some waited over 5 months. EPA certification on the new version of the 4.0TT engine.
All we got from
MBUSA for the wait was 2 years free maintenir

MilehighM3 · 02-24-2018, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by aculeg87

I never heard this till recently, but my dealer said on brand new chassis models the EPA does some sort of hold on the car for whatever reasons. I don't know if anyone could shed more light on this.

Mine is arriving in NJ tomorrow so I presume mine will be subject as well.

Look at the panamera hybrids, they've been held at port since August and they're saying the release may be in May.

F85MTuNED · 02-24-2018, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTT26

BMW's cars now being delivered.

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Originally Posted by SCOTT26

BMW's cars now being delivered.

That color..

Calvin36 · 02-24-2018, 05:12 PM

Wow that sucks... waiting for a car that's just sitting at the docks? Hopefully it clears soon!

JUSTIN335 · 02-24-2018, 11:31 PM

I saw a white one driving around Newport Beach this week. Probably the same test car that's been around the last year, but with camo removed?

Pazzo009 · 02-25-2018, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MilehighM3

Look at the panamera hybrids, they've been held at port since August and they're saying the release may be in May.

Then those people should buy others cars...they’re Panamaras, not GT2RS’s

dmk08 · 02-25-2018, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by avi8tir

Didnt the new E63's get held for months? And the AMG GT-R's... it happens.

Happened on F series m3/m4 too.

SCOTT26 · 02-25-2018, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by F80MTuNED

That color..

Perfect for the understatedness of the M5.
Gives an element of surprise with the Edition 1 finish.

raysspl · 02-26-2018, 11:41 AM

Can't wait to see these things on the road

TheRealOrosie · 02-26-2018, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by onfireX5

Small world. Same build date here and also awaiting a ship !

I am on the Polaris Highway....estimated arrival in Galveston is 3/12.

Flying Ace · 02-26-2018, 02:04 PM

wonder if Pkilla617 will have his chance at revving a few up on video for us?

TheBingoBalls · 03-01-2018, 08:37 AM

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

sybaek9 · 03-01-2018, 08:46 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.

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?

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