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Donser · 07-21-2013, 10:03 PM

I believe it is.... I read somewhere of an earlier departure but it's going straight to Cali and it's not due in until the 2nd of August. I believe the Liberty might be carrying the first batch to Halifax due in on July 28.

I lost my ability to track my ship now. It's now in the open waters of the Atlantic. Did you guys have any luck tracking your ship in open waters?

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No one in Baltimore that I've read in the threads. It's off to Brunswick (7/24)and then SC to drop off mine on 7/26.

I'm curious if this is the first batch of 2014s to hit the US?

Atl550 · 07-22-2013, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Donser

I believe it is.... I read somewhere of an earlier departure but it's going straight to Cali and it's not due in until the 2nd of August. I believe the Liberty might be carrying the first batch to Halifax due in on July 28.

I lost my ability to track my ship now. It's now in the open waters of the Atlantic. Did you guys have any luck tracking your ship in open waters?

Nope. It didn't pop back up on GPS until a couple of hundred miles off the east coast.

Heavy right foot · 07-22-2013, 06:41 AM

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Nope. It didn't pop back up on GPS until a couple of hundred miles off the east coast.

Go to marinetraffic.com and go to the vessels tab you can enter the name of your ship.

When you find your ship click on show on map. An empty map with no ship icon will appear but you L/L will be included in the website URL. You can then figure the position of the ship with the L/L on the empty map. No great but it gives you an idea.

Chinoxblu20 · 07-22-2013, 08:35 AM

I'm clueless I see bunch of set times but when I put in my #s in WW no record found but when I call it says its waiting for vessel, I know Kline is leaving today and left on 7/19 as well. Can anyone help??

Heavy right foot · 07-22-2013, 09:31 AM

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I'm clueless I see bunch of set times but when I put in my #s in WW no record found but when I call it says its waiting for vessel, I know Kline is leaving today and left on 7/19 as well. Can anyone help??

hate to sound like a broken record but your SA will be able to provide you with the most accurate information going forward. the 800 number at BMWNA along with the website were telling me my car was at the port on the 11th and it actually loaded up on the 9th so both those systems can be 2-3 days behind. My SA told me on the 10th that it loaded the previous day

Chinoxblu20 · 07-22-2013, 08:09 PM

LoL will call them in the a.m., thank you!!

Donser · 07-23-2013, 07:17 AM

I've been patient waiting on the ship transporting my vehicle. Last position yesterday before loosing signal somewhere in the North Atlantic south west of Ireland. This morning I get an update and a surprise. According to marine tracker, the liberty is anchored off the coast of Qatar in the Persian Gulf. I'm freaking out just a bit as I'm thinking it's just a glitch.

Anyone know what could be happening? Is this even u-turn possible in a 36 hour span?

Gonzoballz · 07-23-2013, 09:43 AM

Looks like my 550i will hit the Charleston port on 07/26. I've opted for PCD. However my screen shot from SA shows that I have the Monroney/EPA hold on the vehicle. Anybody taking delivery at the performance center around the middle of August?

Heavy right foot · 07-23-2013, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Gonzoballz

Looks like my 550i will hit the Charleston port on 07/26. I've opted for PCD. However my screen shot from SA shows that I have the Monroney/EPA hold on the vehicle. Anybody taking delivery at the performance center around the middle of August?

ouch not good, I was hoping the Monroney hold was off by now. looks like we will be waiting at port for a while

Heavy right foot · 07-23-2013, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Donser

I've been patient waiting on the ship transporting my vehicle. Last position yesterday before loosing signal somewhere in the North Atlantic south west of Ireland. This morning I get an update and a surprise. According to marine tracker, the liberty is anchored off the coast of Qatar in the Persian Gulf. I'm freaking out just a bit as I'm thinking it's just a glitch.

Anyone know what could be happening? Is this even u-turn possible in a 36 hour span?

your ship is currently 600 miles +/- SW off the coast of Ireland in the middle of the Atlantic at roughly 26.32, -48.53

Donser · 07-23-2013, 03:18 PM

According to marinetraffic.com it's still anchored in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Qatar.

http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/dat...MMSI=538004302

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your ship is currently 600 miles +/- SW off the coast of Ireland in the middle of the Atlantic at roughly 26.32, -48.53

Heavy right foot · 07-23-2013, 03:44 PM

see my post #158 above

Also it was in Fawley UK less than three days ago, Qatar is 5,000+ miles away by sea. I am not sure there is a marine cargo vessel that can cover 5,000 miles in 72 hours that an average 60+ knots....

Grumpy514 · 07-23-2013, 07:15 PM

Anyone elses ship out todayish? Checked yesterday and it will still waiting at port. Today however they updated it to "En Route". I wonder what ship it is on.

They take roughly 3 weeks or so to reach the East Coast right? I live anout 100 miles south of the Baltimore port.

Atl550 · 07-23-2013, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Gonzoballz

Looks like my 550i will hit the Charleston port on 07/26. I've opted for PCD. However my screen shot from SA shows that I have the Monroney/EPA hold on the vehicle. Anybody taking delivery at the performance center around the middle of August?

I'm right there with you. My 550i is on the same ship (California Highway) and I'm doing the PCD as well. I received a screenshot from my SA today showing my is on Monroney/EPA hold too. I can't find any info regarding how long the EPA test might take so it's a be question mark at this point.

Brooksley · 07-23-2013, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DBT

I'm right there with you. My 550i is on the same ship (California Highway) and I'm doing the PCD as well. I received a screenshot from my SA today showing my is on Monroney/EPA hold too. I can't find any info regarding how long the EPA test might take so it's a be question mark at this point.

Is anyone on here familiar with what the certifications look like? I found the EPA/CARB certifications below that list 2014 MY 550i, but I don't know if these are the certificates we're looking for.

http://iaspub.epa.gov/otaqpub/displa...d=30405&flag=1

http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/onroad/...8r1_4d4_u2.pdf

Also, the 550i shows up on this EPA spreadsheet, which is labeled "Certified Vehicle Models" (see row 142):

http://www.epa.gov/otaq/cert/documen...ied-models.xls

Gonzoballz · 07-24-2013, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DBT

I'm right there with you. My 550i is on the same ship (California Highway) and I'm doing the PCD as well. I received a screenshot from my SA today showing my is on Monroney/EPA hold too. I can't find any info regarding how long the EPA test might take so it's a be question mark at this point.

When are you thinking you'll be able to schedule PCD?

Atl550 · 07-24-2013, 12:33 PM

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When are you thinking you'll be able to schedule PCD?

No clue due to the EPA approval. I've heard the approvals can take anywhere from a week to 45 days (45 days came from my SA). I had an idea for how long it would take to produce, get to the port, get on the carrier, get to the US on the carrier, and even about how long between arrival at port until BMW calls me for pickup. But, the EPA timeline is a complete mystery. I don't even think we can track progress through the approval and that's going to drive us control freaks crazy!! Hopefully I'm wrong and someone in the forum can give us a better idea.

igom3 · 07-25-2013, 11:52 AM

My car is on the ship!

Grumpy514 · 07-25-2013, 02:05 PM

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My car is on the ship!

As is mine! Is it aboard the Honor? Looks like an estimated ETA is next friday the 2nd in Baltimore,MD. Once they arrive at the docks, how long does it usually take to start heading to dealership?

igom3 · 07-25-2013, 03:07 PM

I would say one week. Customs, paperwork etc....
Somebody correct me if I'm wrong!

Heavy right foot · 07-25-2013, 03:58 PM

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As is mine! Is it aboard the Honor? Looks like an estimated ETA is next friday the 2nd in Baltimore,MD. Once they arrive at the docks, how long does it usually take to start heading to dealership?

you car likely won't be offloaded in baltimore as the only VDCs in the eastern US are Jersey and Brunswick.. If you are in the southeast it will be brunswick if NE then NJ

Brooksley · 07-26-2013, 12:23 PM

Since my car was presumably offloaded in Brunswick yesterday, I called the BMWNA hotline for an update, but it had reverted to "Your car is at the port awaiting a shipping vessel. There is no tracking information available at this time." This freaked me out a bit, so I talked to a representative who said that my car was, in fact, at the VDC, and that they expected it to be released on 7/31 and at my dealer on 8/3. I don't know if this means the EPA hold has been lifted, but hopefully it's promising.

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Chinoxblu20 Private First Class 18 Rep 184 Posts Drives: 2014 535xi 'White on White' Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Harrison, NJ iTrader: (0)	I'm clueless I see bunch of set times but when I put in my #s in WW no record found but when I call it says its waiting for vessel, I know Kline is leaving today and left on 7/19 as well. Can anyone help??
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07-23-2013, 07:17 AM	#161
Donser Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Windsor iTrader: (0)	I've been patient waiting on the ship transporting my vehicle. Last position yesterday before loosing signal somewhere in the North Atlantic south west of Ireland. This morning I get an update and a surprise. According to marine tracker, the liberty is anchored off the coast of Qatar in the Persian Gulf. I'm freaking out just a bit as I'm thinking it's just a glitch. Anyone know what could be happening? Is this even u-turn possible in a 36 hour span?
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Gonzoballz New Member 4 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2012 528i M Sport Join Date: May 2013 Location: Charleston SC iTrader: (0)	Looks like my 550i will hit the Charleston port on 07/26. I've opted for PCD. However my screen shot from SA shows that I have the Monroney/EPA hold on the vehicle. Anybody taking delivery at the performance center around the middle of August?
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07-23-2013, 03:44 PM	#166
Heavy right foot Enlisted Member 4 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2014 550i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	see my post #158 above Also it was in Fawley UK less than three days ago, Qatar is 5,000+ miles away by sea. I am not sure there is a marine cargo vessel that can cover 5,000 miles in 72 hours that an average 60+ knots....
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07-23-2013, 07:15 PM	#167
Grumpy514 Major 629 Rep 1,141 Posts Drives: 2022 M3X Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: DMV iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 BMW M3X [0.00] 2014 Toyota 4Runner [0.00]	Anyone elses ship out todayish? Checked yesterday and it will still waiting at port. Today however they updated it to "En Route". I wonder what ship it is on. They take roughly 3 weeks or so to reach the East Coast right? I live anout 100 miles south of the Baltimore port.
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igom3 Major 76 Rep 1,147 Posts Drives: 02 E46M3 15 F80 M3 16 X5 35d Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 X5 35d [0.00] 2015 BMW M3 [0.00] 2002 E46 M3 [0.00]	My car is on the ship!
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igom3 Major 76 Rep 1,147 Posts Drives: 02 E46M3 15 F80 M3 16 X5 35d Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 X5 35d [0.00] 2015 BMW M3 [0.00] 2002 E46 M3 [0.00]	I would say one week. Customs, paperwork etc.... Somebody correct me if I'm wrong!
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07-26-2013, 12:23 PM	#176
Brooksley New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 07 550i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Since my car was presumably offloaded in Brunswick yesterday, I called the BMWNA hotline for an update, but it had reverted to "Your car is at the port awaiting a shipping vessel. There is no tracking information available at this time." This freaked me out a bit, so I talked to a representative who said that my car was, in fact, at the VDC, and that they expected it to be released on 7/31 and at my dealer on 8/3. I don't know if this means the EPA hold has been lifted, but hopefully it's promising.
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