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      10-23-2010, 07:35 AM   #1
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550i Week 43 Build

Just received notice that my production will be completed on Thursday, 10/28. Car was scheduled for week 44 when ordered on 9/27, but has been moved to week 43

Here's my specs:

Dark Graphite Metallic
Black Nappa Leather
Anthracite Wood Trim
Active Ventilated Seat Package
Cold Weather Package
Convenience Package
M Sport Package
Premium Package 2
Sport automatic transmission with shift paddles
4-zone automatic climate control
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Side and Top View Cameras

Does anyone know approx lead time from production to delivery? I'm hoping 4 weeks. I'm hoping for delivery the week of Thanksgiving.
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      10-23-2010, 06:50 PM   #2
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Yes, four weeks is about right. My recently delivered M3 was completed Sept 7th and I took delivery Oct 8th...

Congrats on the new 550! Nicely outfitted...
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      10-25-2010, 09:15 PM   #3
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535i

My 535i was to be completed on the 28th, now they say 10/27 is the completion date. Hope it makes the 11/3 ship from Bimmerhaven! Mine was also moved earlier a week or two.

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      10-26-2010, 08:05 AM   #4
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Scheduled completion date is 10/30 I hope mine will make the 11/03 ship, but it may be a later ship. Just glad to see it in production.
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      10-28-2010, 05:54 PM   #5
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Mine finished yesterday 10/27, sales rep says 11/10 ship is most likely, I am still hoping for the 11/3 ship, one would think a week would be enough time to get it to port and on a ship.
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      10-31-2010, 08:59 AM   #6
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Mine finished yesterday 10/27, sales rep says 11/10 ship is most likely, I am still hoping for the 11/3 ship, one would think a week would be enough time to get it to port and on a ship.
Congrats on the early date. Mine still states with a completion date of 10/30 on the 800 number, hopefully completed yesterday. Hopefully mine will be on a ship the week of 11/08, maybe the 11/10 ship also. Let me know what vessel your on for the trek across the pond.
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      10-31-2010, 08:37 PM   #7
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My 535i

BMW site now shows my vehicle as Awaiting Transport, it does not show up on W&W's site (though BMW uses other shipping companies) so that may be awaiting departure from the factory, any insights out there if it is waiting to leave the factory or port?

I will keep you posted.
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      11-05-2010, 09:27 AM   #8
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shipping confirmed

My 535i is on the Manon, left Bimmerhaven on the 3rd or 4th, due in Newark, NJ on the 17th.
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Just got word that my 550 M Sport will be completed on 11/9. Anyone know how long to get on a ship? Then to me???
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      11-05-2010, 04:33 PM   #10
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Perhaps non-ED is quicker to ship. I dropped off my ED 550ix morning of Oct 20th in Munich and got on the good ship Manon for a November 3rd departure
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My 535i is on the Manon, left Bimmerhaven on the 3rd or 4th, due in Newark, NJ on the 17th.
Congrats, mine is still waiting for a departure vessel. Does it really take 13 to 14 days to come across the pond or is Newark a second or third stop?
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      11-06-2010, 11:35 AM   #12
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The W&W ships make a few to several stops between Bremerhaven and Newark, hence the long journey time. Best bet is to have your sales rep tell what vessel car is being put on, information on BMW site and W&W seems to often be quite delayed.
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I'm still sittin' on the dock of the bay, watching the tide roll away. Haven't boarded a vessel yet, hoping by the end of the week. Hey bbmarkey - are you tracking the Manon? Where are ya? My salesman is updating me the beginning and end of each week. I'm still hoping by first or second week of December!!
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Manon started making its way across the Atlantic last night, so it is not too far off the coast of Ireland. It docks in Newark, NJ on the 17th, I should have my car a few to several days later. 727jbh: you should get your car by the first week of December, maybe very end of November.
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FINALLY - I boarded the Georgia Highway, destination - Port Brunswick GA - estimated arrival 11/24/2010. Estimated duration is 9 days!!!
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ETA in Brunswick GA 11/28/2010.
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      11-22-2010, 09:03 PM   #17
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My car landed in Port Newark, NJ (Jersey City or Bayonne I think) on 11/20, supposedly it will be at the dealer tomorrow.
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My car landed in Port Newark, NJ (Jersey City or Bayonne I think) on 11/20, supposedly it will be at the dealer tomorrow.
Excellent!! Did you get your car today? Post pics!!

Mine should be in the Brunswick Port Sunday 11/28. Maybe the week of 12/06 is what I'm hoping for.

Look forward in seeing your car.
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I picked my car up Tuesday afternoon, very nice pre-Thanksgiving event. Have not taken pics yet. It is a beautiful machine, though a good bit larger and more of a beast than my '02 530i. Hope your car arrives very soon.
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Finally - the eagle has landed!!! Dealer delivery 12/10/10!!!
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Is it 12/10 yet? I've been patiently waiting for 10 weeks and 2 days!!!
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The car is here!!! Picking up in a couple of hours. 10 weeks and 3 days to take delivery. Anyway, I'm glad it's here!!!
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