[StanDiego]

Originally Posted by Bmarley

After 20 days Awaiting Carrier Assignment my car is At the Port as of today. Maybe we will be on the same Vehicle Carrier. I second starting a tracking thread.

I'd be surprised if a tracking thread doesn't already exist.

[tracer bullet]

Originally Posted by StanDiego

I'd be surprised if a tracking thread doesn't already exist.

Specific to Z4's is what I'm thinking of.

[Small Cap Trader]

Well until we get a tracking thread, I'm in the same boat as boss2k "Track Status: Awaiting carrier assignment"

[rikwynnpa]

Only took 1 week from the day the boat reached the US port (Baltimore) til the car was delivered. Pretty fast.

[RARZ4]

Mine just progressed to "At the Dealership"!!

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by RARZ4

Mine just progressed to "At the Dealership"!!

Ask your salesperson for pictures so you have proof of life!!! 👍🏻

[RARZ4]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

Ask your salesperson for pictures so you have proof of life!!! 👍🏻

I sent him a note yesterday, and he indicated it would arrive 4 May. Not sure what the ground truth is. Hopefully, he'll call today with some good news!!

[boss2k]

WTF is happening? Car sitting in factory for 15 days and not even made to the port and god knows how long it will be sitting there to be shipped , this is useless waste of time !!

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Originally Posted by boss2k

WTF is happening?

Can't say for sure of course, but I'd bet the site is out of date, and by a lot. I checked 1-2x a day, sometimes 3x, and it went from scheduled to paint to awaiting a carrier and then finally port, with nothing in between. Awaiting then port weren't far apart but I'd guess the others were a week or two between each of those steps.

[boss2k]

Originally Posted by tracer bullet

Can't say for sure of course, but I'd bet the site is out of date, and by a lot. I checked 1-2x a day, sometimes 3x, and it went from scheduled to paint to awaiting a carrier and then finally port, with nothing in between. Awaiting then port weren't far apart but I'd guess the others were a week or two between each of those steps.

Not sure but had my CA check his tracking details and he also does not see any movement on the car i believe they have a different system from what we track

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Originally Posted by boss2k

Not sure but had my CA check his tracking details and he also does not see any movement on the car i believe they have a different system from what we track

Well, fingers crossed for you.

If you want, we could try to compare some earlier dates - allocation / order, maybe when it showed going into production or paint or something. If it tracked similarly for a while, one would think it should still continue to do so.

Did you order anything unusual? I guess that answer has to be no, there aren't any custom color options or anything else that would seem like it could hold it up.

[boss2k]

Finally shows as Dispatched from Factory

[Kevin45E]

Took delivery of our Handschalter Z4 today. See pictures in the Day One Pics thread. Like many dealers do, ours showed our car on their website as one in process rather than sold. CA said they received quite a few calls on it with many trying to negotiate for it even after they learned it was a sold unit. Someone offered $10k over MSRP for CA to sell it to them rather to us.
100 mile trip back home after delivery. Purposely stayed on two lane roads with some curves for 90 of the miles and sampled interstate highway for the rest. Initial thoughts given I drove within break-in guidelines:
- Overall experience was great. I am very pleased with the combination of the B58 engine, the chassis, and the transmission. Acceleration was excellent, it handled curves well, and the exhaust sound is great. Very pleased with the Artic White and "standard" Cognac interior. Handschalter 19/20" wheels look great in person.
- The transmission throws are short and the shifts were crisp. I have not driven any other BMW manual transmission but I would not characterize this shifter as rubbery.
- The clutch engagement point is a little high but not noticeable to me unless I was specifically thinking about it. The clutch force is on the lighter side but not to a point where it impacted the ability to modulate it. It's basically where I prefer it.
- Definite difference in ride quality between Comfort and Sport Plus but Sport Plus still absorbed surface irregularities better than Magneride C7 Z51 Corvette in Touring mode IMHO.
- I was pleased with the handling and steering but difficult to say too much until after break-in.
- Overall I am extremely pleased with this purchase.

[Tuxedo]

huge(300+) North American allocation release today for those in 47status check with your CA

I have an allocation 112 week 23

[amutti]

Originally Posted by Tuxedo

huge(300+) North American allocation release today for those in 47status check with your CA

I have an allocation 112 week 23

Just pinged mine. We will see.

[tracer bullet]

Originally Posted by Kevin45E

Someone offered $10k over MSRP for CA to sell it to them rather to us.

Eeks. It's awesome to see the interest in the car and feel lucky we are among the first to get them. It's also scary to think that we could miss out at the last minute when someone's willing to pay so much more.

I checked my dealer's site and it looks like my car is not showing. Whew. Hope it stays that way.

[jdf_nh]

Originally Posted by amutti

Just pinged mine. We will see.

My dealer thought an allotment would show up early next week. I just got an email saying my order had been accepted. No order number. Does this mean I got one?

[tracer bullet]

Originally Posted by jdf_nh

My dealer thought an allotment would show up early next week. I just got an email saying my order had been accepted. No order number. Does this mean I got one?

You'd have to clarify with the dealer. Unfortunately they seem to use different languages amongst them and depending also on how much they're trying to just make you happy vs telling you exactly what's up.

[jdf_nh]

Originally Posted by tracer bullet

You'd have to clarify with the dealer. Unfortunately they seem to use different languages amongst them and depending also on how much they're trying to just make you happy vs telling you exactly what's up.

Just confirmed that I have a production number! Production week June 3.

When i talked to them a week or two ago they claimed that there were only 2 allocations in the Northeast up to now (maybe both in Philly, oddly enough). It appears that allocations are starting to move more generally.

[Argo]

Originally Posted by Tuxedo

huge(300+) North American allocation release today for those in 47status check with your CA

I have an allocation 112 week 23

Makes perfect sense that the production numbers for the first month would be lower.

[amutti]

Originally Posted by amutti

Just pinged mine. We will see.

Mine told me nothing yet.

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by amutti

Mine told me nothing yet.

Sometimes you have to lead them by the hand and light a fire under their butts!