[drgek]

I ordered my car exactly two weeks ago, and today I received a status of "Production Begins." Although admittedly quite early, I'm very happy with the time frame thus far.

[TheRealBob]

Victoria Hwy is moored in Baltimore harbor. This link will take you to the streaming video that will pan around intermittently. Look for the red & white hull with the large K on it. Oops just noticed Gats had already posted similar.

[Rcasa20]

Originally Posted by TheRealBob

Victoria Hwy is moored in Baltimore harbor. This link will take you to the streaming video that will pan around intermittently. Look for the red & white hull with the large K on it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9b1_rucnZFs

Can’t wait for it to hit Brunswick!!!!!

[Horseman]

Oh outstanding! Yes, I have a M40i/30i comparison video as well as a 12-month review of the 30i i did a couple years back. Going to do the M40i here in the next couple of months.

[FoxberryJam]

Originally Posted by Horseman

Oh outstanding! Yes, I have a M40i/30i comparison video as well as a 12-month review of the 30i i did a couple years back. Going to do the M40i here in the next couple of months.

Can you please start the video with “THIS….”

[Goss’ Garbage]

The wait is over - we took delivery of our frozen green Z4 with full cognac interior today.

Aside from the special paint and manual transmission, we chose the driver’s assistance package, HK stereo, and the wireless charger. We also have the staggered wheels.

Our order was placed at the dealer on April 18, so a little over four months from soup to nuts. Not too bad. This car sat in Brunswick for 10 days until it arrived at the dealership early yesterday morning.

This car arrived with 6 miles on it. The dealer put a mile on it taking it to get fueled up. We were told that this is a lower # of miles versus what they typically see. I appreciate the dealer keeping this car out of the way from other people/test drives until we were able to close the deal.

It is a LOT of fun to drive! I didn’t push it too hard being brand new and all, but the temptation is there.

To all of those waiting on your new cars, I am positive you will be very pleased with the Z4.

[FoxberryJam]

Originally Posted by Goss’ Garbage

The wait is over - we took delivery of our frozen green Z4 with full cognac interior today.

Aside from the special paint and manual transmission, we chose the driver’s assistance package, HK stereo, and the wireless charger. We also have the staggered wheels.

Our order was placed at the dealer on April 18, so a little over four months from soup to nuts. Not too bad. This car sat in Brunswick for 10 days until it arrived at the dealership early yesterday morning.

This car arrived with 6 miles on it. The dealer put a mile on it taking it to get fueled up. We were told that this is a lower # of miles versus what they typically see. I appreciate the dealer keeping this car out of the way from other people/test drives until we were able to close the deal.

It is a LOT of fun to drive! I didn’t push it too hard being brand new and all, but the temptation is there.

To all of those waiting on your new cars, I am positive you will be very pleased with the Z4.

Congrats! Are u getting it PPF’d at all?

[Westside Guy]

Congrats, all I can say is that your driveway is the perfect setting for pictures of this Unicorn!

[Goss’ Garbage]

Originally Posted by FoxberryJam

Congrats! Are u getting it PPF’d at all?

Yes. The dealership recommended a local business that installs XPEL. I’ve reached out to them to see when we can knock that out

[Goss’ Garbage]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

Congrats, all I can say is that your driveway is the perfect setting for pictures of this Unicorn!

Thank you - lots of greens around here. The local deer population is out of control. Anyone with colorful gardens needs to keep them surrounded by high wire fencing so their plants and flowers don’t end up as someone’s dinner.

[Rcasa20]

Quick update to share some timing perspective for those who are waiting. My production date was 5/28 and it is scheduled to hit Brunswick port on 8/26. Nearly a full 3 months between the two. I'll share another update when it hits my dealer but if I'm you I'd be thinking 3+ months from production date to delivery and if it beats that then my expectations are beaten!

[jliuod]

The ship carrier that my car is in is currently passing through the Panama Canal as we speak.

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by Goss’ Garbage

Yes. The dealership recommended a local business that installs XPEL. I’ve reached out to them to see when we can knock that out

Installing allover Xpel Stealth is definitely the way to go.

Don’t just go to the shop recommended by the dealer as they compensate the person working there for the referral. Do yourself a favor and research all of the PPF shops in your area, go in person and see their workmanship and how clean their premises are. Check out their online reviews and don’t be afraid to negotiate the pricing.

[drgek]

Originally Posted by jliuod

The ship carrier that my car is in is currently passing through the Panama Canal as we speak.

That's great...will be interested to know how long it takes to get from the initial stop on the east coast to your port. Mine will be offloaded in SoCal.

[jliuod]

Originally Posted by drgek

That's great...will be interested to know how long it takes to get from the initial stop on the east coast to your port. Mine will be offloaded in SoCal.

The ship my car is on left Bremerhaven on August 10. It is now going through the Panama Canal today. Should arrive at Port Hueneme on September 3. From there probable will be about 3-5 days before it arrives at the dealer here in Fremont.

[Goss’ Garbage]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

Installing allover Xpel Stealth is definitely the way to go.

Don’t just go to the shop recommended by the dealer as they compensate the person working there for the referral. Do yourself a favor and research all of the PPF shops in your area, go in person and see their workmanship and how clean their premises are. Check out their online reviews and don’t be afraid to negotiate the pricing.

There’s only one place near me that installs it. I was doing some research about XPEL before I got the car, and this business is well regarded by those who have worked with them, The dealer’s recommendation is just icing on the cake

[Argo]

Originally Posted by drgek

That's great...will be interested to know how long it takes to get from the initial stop on the east coast to your port. Mine will be offloaded in SoCal.

West Coast bound ships generally don't stop on the East Coast.

And all West Coast BMWs (coming from Europe) are offloaded at Port Hueneme.

[jliuod]

Originally Posted by Argo

West Coast bound ships generally don't stop on the East Coast.

And all West Coast BMWs (coming from Europe) are offloaded at Port Hueneme.

Ships also stop at Long Beach as well before traveling up the line to Port Hueneme,

[TheRealBob]

Victoria Highway leaving port now.

[Argo]

Originally Posted by Thucp

Has anyone had their tracker show in transit then go backwards to at port 2 weeks later?

That happens when the car gets to the destination port. Whoever designed the tracking system somehow did not include two separate states for "at port" (origin / destination).

Originally Posted by jliuod

Ships also stop at Long Beach as well before traveling up the line to Port Hueneme,

Oh yeah, there's also non-BMW cars on the ships and some (I believe Porsches) are unloaded in Long Beach.

[Rcasa20]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

Installing allover Xpel Stealth is definitely the way to go.

Don’t just go to the shop recommended by the dealer as they compensate the person working there for the referral. Do yourself a favor and research all of the PPF shops in your area, go in person and see their workmanship and how clean their premises are. Check out their online reviews and don’t be afraid to negotiate the pricing.

I’ve found companies that negotiate need business. The firms I use do zero negotiating because they don’t need my business. I love a good negotiation but in this space that’s not a good thing in my market.

[mb67]

Oh, I looked at my build process and just noticed that I have a VIN assigned to my build. 😎