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      03-04-2021, 04:52 PM   #1
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Delivery to Los Angeles

I know some have been asking about the timing of west coast deliveries. As the tracker indicated mine left the factory this morning (03/04) I thought you could all join me to witness the agonizing wait for it to slowly trundle across the country!

Dates so far:

01/23 Order placed with dealer
01/26 Production number assigned
02/17 Scheduled for Production
03/02 Entering Assembly Line
03/04 Dispatched from Factory
04/19 Arrived at Dealer
04/20 Handed over!!!

As for specs:

2021 X5 xDrive40i
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Ivory White Vernasca Leather
Convenience Package
Driving Assistance Professional Package
Luxury Seating Package 2
Parking Assistance Package
20" V-spoke wheels, style 738 with all-season run-flat tires
2-axle air suspension
Trailer hitch
Heated Front Seats, Armrests & Steering Wheel
Fineline Stripe Brown High Gloss Wood Trim

I've asked for the bill of landing from the dealer but not had a response back yet.

Pray to the freight train gods for a speedy run for me!

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      03-04-2021, 04:57 PM   #2
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Please keep us updated as my car is scheduled for production next week and I'm very curious in how long it will take to get to LA. Gods speed!
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      03-04-2021, 05:12 PM   #3
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Please keep us updated as my car is scheduled for production next week and I'm very curious in how long it will take to get to LA. Gods speed!
Will do
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      03-05-2021, 11:02 AM   #4
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Latest update courtesy of the BMW Genius hotline is arrival at the San Bernadino Vehicle Processing Center on 03/17. God knows how long from there to LA though!

Still can't get hold of a bill of landing. Geniuses (genii?) did't have it.
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      03-05-2021, 01:30 PM   #5
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Latest update courtesy of the BMW Genius hotline is arrival at the San Bernadino Vehicle Processing Center on 03/17. God knows how long from there to LA though!

Still can't get hold of a bill of landing. Geniuses (genii?) did't have it.
Car is usually at VPC for a few days at most (assuming they don’t find anything major they need to fix) then will be put on a truck and at your dealer within a day.
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      03-05-2021, 04:32 PM   #6
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Placed a MY21 order from San Diego. Car was shipped on the 22nd and arrived at the dealership last night (3/04)I'm away on business this weekend but I'll pick her up 1st thing Monday morning. 😀
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      03-05-2021, 04:56 PM   #7
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Latest update courtesy of the BMW Genius hotline is arrival at the San Bernadino Vehicle Processing Center on 03/17. God knows how long from there to LA though!

Still can't get hold of a bill of landing. Geniuses (genii?) did't have it.
Your dealer should be able to get the bill of lading for you.
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      03-05-2021, 05:50 PM   #8
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Placed a MY21 order from San Diego. Car was shipped on the 22nd and arrived at the dealership last night (3/04)I'm away on business this weekend but I'll pick her up 1st thing Monday morning. 😀
Congratulations! Enjoy Monday
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      03-05-2021, 05:52 PM   #9
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Car is usually at VPC for a few days at most (assuming they don’t find anything major they need to fix) then will be put on a truck and at your dealer within a day.
Oh interesting thanks! And assuming they can repair the track after this happened on Wednesday outside Ludlow...



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      03-05-2021, 05:55 PM   #10
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Your dealer should be able to get the bill of lading for you.
Dealer seems to be MIA. Will chase on Monday...
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      03-06-2021, 09:17 PM   #11
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My X5 was finished January 17 and delivered to my dealer in Santa Clarita Feb. 5.
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      03-09-2021, 12:05 AM   #12
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My X5 was finished January 17 and delivered to my dealer in Santa Clarita Feb. 5.
A 19 day delivery would be cutting it fine as my current one has to go back on what would be day 20! But hopefully with delivery to the VPC on 03/17 I might get it a few days earlier than that.
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      03-09-2021, 02:26 PM   #13
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Has your tracker updated to "In Transit"?

I ordered my M50i on 2/10 and the tracker showed "Dispatched" on 2/27. On 3/6 it updated to "In Transit". I'm also in LA but mine is being delivered to Santa Maria.
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      03-09-2021, 09:22 PM   #14
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Has your tracker updated to "In Transit"?

I ordered my M50i on 2/10 and the tracker showed "Dispatched" on 2/27. On 3/6 it updated to "In Transit". I'm also in LA but mine is being delivered to Santa Maria.
Yes it has! I wonder if they're on the same train. Did your dealer specify a delivery date?
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Yes it has! I wonder if they're on the same train. Did your dealer specify a delivery date?
Not yet. Hoping to get a call tomorrow or Wednesday. Tracker still says in transit. The weekends are when I really obsess over it. I don’t have enough time to think about where my car is during the week. 😅
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      03-18-2021, 11:37 AM   #16
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Status has been changed to "At the port" which is weirdly a step back from "In Transit" where it's been for the past two weeks. I assume they mean it's arrived at the Vehicle Processing Center in San Bernardino unless it's going on a quick cruise before handover...

It's a one hour drive away but what's the betting it still takes four days to get to me!

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      03-18-2021, 12:56 PM   #17
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That's very odd!

Mine said dispatched on 2/27, in transit on 3/6.

Today it still says in transit. So it's been at least 13 days since the tracker updated to in transit.

I wish there was a way to track this real-time instead of waiting for the site to update.
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      03-19-2021, 03:16 PM   #18
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Status has been changed to "At the port" which is weirdly a step back from "In Transit" where it's been for the past two weeks. I assume they mean it's arrived at the Vehicle Processing Center in San Bernardino unless it's going on a quick cruise before handover...

It's a one hour drive away but what's the betting it still takes four days to get to me!
I just got an email today from the dealer. My X5 is in San Bernardino assigned to a truck awaiting departure. Once the truck is full, my X5 will be on her way to her final destination!

So 14 days from "In Transit" to the truck. Hopefully I'll be able to pick up next week.

EDIT: nvm, your X5 will be headed due west

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      03-19-2021, 03:46 PM   #19
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Waddaya know, my tracker just updated to "At The Port" today. So weird that it goes backwards.
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      03-19-2021, 08:36 PM   #20
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IT'S AT THE DEALER!!!!

I pick it up tomorrow! So three days shy of two months from order to delivery, and 15 days from factory dispatch to delivery at a Los Angeles dealer.


The "At The Port" thing is weird though...
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IT'S AT THE DEALER!!!!

I pick it up tomorrow! So three days shy of two months from order to delivery, and 15 days from factory dispatch to delivery at a Los Angeles dealer.


The "At The Port" thing is weird though...
Congrats! That's very exciting

We might need to set up a local X meet in LA. Seems like there's a decent number of LA owners here.

Can't wait to see some pics when you pick her up!
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      03-19-2021, 11:57 PM   #22
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Congrats! That's very exciting

We might need to set up a local X meet in LA. Seems like there's a decent number of LA owners here.

Can't wait to see some pics when you pick her up!
Totally. Love to see a brand new M. What color did you get? I'm picking mine up early afternoon so pics as soon as I can!
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