henriks

Just ordered (two weeks ago) new 525xi, and have a few neebie questions. Never owned BMW, have had Benz (2) prior to this...anything I should know???
Also, the dealer said there would be a way to track my car on the ship over from Germany, but I cant find where I can do that....Suggestions?

lawguy

You will need either your VIN number or the Production number.

There is a posting here, somewhere, that has a 1-800 numer that you call, punch in the VIN or Prod. #, and it will give you periodic updates on prodcution status and arrival information. I used to call almost every day, but I discarded the number (and the bookmarked site with the phone number) when my car arrived.

Check around here. I seem to think the guy who posted the link here was copying it from a 3 series forum.

kscarrol

The dealer should give you a production number or eventually the VIN once it has been assigned. Go to the BMWUSA.com website and click on Owners, then to Owner's Circle, finally Create a new Account. You will be prompted to enter either number to create your account. In the Owner's Circle there will be a way to track your car as it moves through production, shipping and arrival at your dealer. Be forewarned that this system tends to lag behind by quite a bit. There is also a 1-800 number to call BMW North America (search forum as I it has been 3 years since I used the number) and you can get updated info there. Finally you can pester your sales person and they can look it up on the computer at the dealership.

Also, do a search on this forum as once the car is on a ship, you can sometimes track the ship and its expected arrival in port. As I recall this was for East Coast ships only but that may have changed.

JSpira

Ja, it is for east coast bound vessels only.

bmw093

The number is 800.831.1117, and have your production number ready. It's strange, the website says my car is 'on order' while the phone number says it's scheduled for production. I suppose what others have been saying about the phone number being more up-to-date info is correct. Good luck on your purchase--great car.

kscarrol

Again, the website can have a significant lag. The website said "Awaiting Transport" (as in awaiting transport from Germany!) the day my car arrived at the dealer....

henriks

Thanks - found it...still on it's way, getting hard to wait!

bmw093

That's hysterical. That's also the end of me following it through owners circle--I see daily phone calls in my future!

henriks

yeah, it's been that way. ordered in Jan, and through owners circle...it looks like it is still in production - but going to the shipping vendor's site - putting in the VIN, she's getting to NJ by the end of the week.
Another question???
Anyone using the IPod integration? I ordered from the parts dept., to be installed when car arrives...but what are your experiences with it?

C's Bimmer

Hey Henriks - Where do you live? What color/options did you get on your car? Welcome to the family. You'll love the car.