Car "awaiting transport" estimated additional days
09-02-2004, 06:52 PM
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I went the the BMW North America site where I looked up the status of the 545 I ordered. It shows that my car is built and is now awaiting transport. Does anyone know how long it should be before it is delivered to me in Chicago?
09-02-2004, 06:59 PM
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You'll grow old waiting for it to arrive. Happened to me. 
I think it took about a month to get to Dallas - lessee, to port on Mar. 5 and in Dallas on Apr 10.
I think it took about a month to get to Dallas - lessee, to port on Mar. 5 and in Dallas on Apr 10.
09-02-2004, 07:09 PM
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My Ride: Now Driving a Freakin' Prius!
Was...
2004 545i | SMG | White/Black | Sport | NAV | Logic 7 | PDC | Fold-down Seats | Adaptive Headlights | Cold Weather Pkg | Clear-again Bra | Mud Flaps | Bluetooth | Coat Hangar | Aux Input | All Weather Mats | 18"X8.5" BBS RK w/ Michelin Pilot Alpin's (winter) | New steering rack @ 1.2K & 17K miles| Software V.19.1 | B&B Exhaust (vrrrroooooommm!) <---Click.
It's worth the wait! Mine came sooner than I wanted. Had to sit on (i.e park) my old lease for 3 months.
09-02-2004, 07:17 PM
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My Ride: 2004 550i - AS, SP, CWP, Nav, L7, Rear Sunshades, PDC, Comfort Seats
It took about 9 weeks for me to receive my car from production and delivery to the dealership. I placed my order in October so I can lock in a production slot in January. I wanted to take delivery in March. So my dealer did promise that I will get the car by March.
09-03-2004, 03:41 AM
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what a beautiful anxiety
It happens to all..we all experience that wait period..it 1 sec seem like an eternity.
The best part is when you recieve the call from the dealer..
It happens to all..we all experience that wait period..it 1 sec seem like an eternity.
The best part is when you recieve the call from the dealer..
09-03-2004, 03:56 AM
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Thanks for the estimates. Even though much longer than I hoped. It looks like early to mid November it will be. Oh well a new BMW for the holidays is not the worst thing I can think of!
09-03-2004, 04:11 AM
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Keep in mind the delay the web site typically has. My status was "Awaiting Transport" the day it arrived at my dealer! Do a search for the 800 number as I found that system more up to date. For delivery here in New Orleans, it was right about one month from end of production to arrival at the dealer.
09-06-2004, 08:01 AM
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You can call directory assistance for BMWNA and talk to a customer service rep or talk to your CA about the status. Cars can wait up to 7 - 10 days for transport depending on when the ship is filled and departs. Voyage to east coast US 12 to 16 days. Time at VPC 2-7 days. Then transport to Chicago 2 days. These are estimates - five weeks maximum hopefully. Good luck 