[ericthc]

I ordered a M50i back in August 2021 and it has now been shipped. I'm tracking the ship that is carrying my car. It left the US in late January and it still hasn't arrived.

I'm based in Perth, Western Australia - every port the ship goes to - and so far it's made 6 stops, it hangs around off the coast going in circles and then keeps missing scheduled departure dates/times.

The wait is killing me. Just venting. haha.

[1Mors]

Well so far at least it sounds like it isn't on fire

[gqgambler]

Originally Posted by 1Mors

Well so far at least it sounds like it isn't on fire

Or at the bottom of the ocean

[Romarzs]

Originally Posted by ericthc

I ordered a M50i back in August 2021 and it has now been shipped. I'm tracking the ship that is carrying my car. It left the US in late January and it still hasn't arrived.

I'm based in Perth, Western Australia - every port the ship goes to - and so far it's made 6 stops, it hangs around off the coast going in circles and then keeps missing scheduled departure dates/times.

The wait is killing me. Just venting. haha.

Wow why is it taking so long for the ship till it arrives?

My dealer told me that it will take up to 40 days till it arrives here in Melbourne, my car is still in production tho last time I checked with the dealer. That was 10 days ago.

[ericthc]

Originally Posted by 1Mors

Well so far at least it sounds like it isn't on fire

Yes... that is a bonus hahaha

[ericthc]

Originally Posted by Romarzs

Wow why is it taking so long for the ship till it arrives?

My dealer told me that it will take up to 40 days till it arrives here in Melbourne, my car is still in production tho last time I checked with the dealer. That was 10 days ago.

You'll need to find out the ship that it is on. Had a mate whose car was supposed to go on a particular ship and it missed that ship so had delayed another month to wait for the next one.
Once they can confirm your car is on the ship then you can track it using website called MarineTraffic.
40 days is normal time from US to Aust - some stop at more ports than others but once it hits Australian waters, it would go to Brisbane, Port Kembla before Melbourne.
Good luck -- what did you order - being nosey

[Romarzs]

Originally Posted by ericthc

You'll need to find out the ship that it is on. Had a mate whose car was supposed to go on a particular ship and it missed that ship so had delayed another month to wait for the next one.
Once they can confirm your car is on the ship then you can track it using website called MarineTraffic.
40 days is normal time from US to Aust - some stop at more ports than others but once it hits Australian waters, it would go to Brisbane, Port Kembla before Melbourne.
Good luck -- what did you order - being nosey

Well hopefully that won't be the case because these vessels take forever lol.

I've ordered x6 30d for my mum, that was on Christmas Eve and the production date was first week of Feb, I believe it's in the final process to be completed and sent to the port.

[emaniat]

Originally Posted by Romarzs

Well hopefully that won't be the case because these vessels take forever lol.

I've ordered x6 30d for my mum, that was on Christmas Eve and the production date was first week of Feb, I believe it's in the final process to be completed and sent to the port.

Look what happened to this ship. Link below.

people.com/human-interest/cargo-ship-carrying-luxury-cars-sinks-after-fire/?

[simonelwell]

My 30d M sport X5
ordered Sept 10 2021
Built week 48 2021
delivered 26 March 2022

[ericthc]

Originally Posted by emaniat

Look what happened to this ship. Link below.

people.com/human-interest/cargo-ship-carrying-luxury-cars-sinks-after-fire/?

Very sad... wonder if the owners get to jump the queue for their replacement cars or back of the line they go?

[ericthc]

Originally Posted by simonelwell

My 30d M sport X5
ordered Sept 10 2021
Built week 48 2021
delivered 26 March 2022

Hope you are enjoying it. I'm looking forward to mine.
Been driving a Corolla loaner for the last 6 weeks. haha.

[Cruise'n]

Originally Posted by emaniat

Look what happened to this ship. Link below.

people.com/human-interest/cargo-ship-carrying-luxury-cars-sinks-after-fire/?

Weekly


Wow wouldn't you be annoyed if your new toy was on that ship.

Fascinating thanks for sharing

[Cruise'n]

Originally Posted by ericthc

Very sad... wonder if the owners get to jump the queue for their replacement cars or back of the line they go?

Yes I was wondering this too?

Guess would have to jump into the front of production to be customised, I think would be fake

[Cruise'n]

Don't you hate it when the ship carrying your new toy turns around and heads away from you.
Back the way it.
I do wonder what happened?

[Aussie_Bimmer]

Originally Posted by Cruise'n

Don't you hate it when the ship carrying your new toy turns around and heads away from you.
Back the way it.
I do wonder what happened?

I also have my new x5 on the Nabucco….I would love to know also, the shipping schedule says it’s due in Auckland 19 August but your right it’s heading back to the Panama Canal and currently anchored????

[Cruise'n]

Originally Posted by Aussie_Bimmer

I also have my new x5 on the Nabucco….I would love to know also, the shipping schedule says it’s due in Auckland 19 August but your right it’s heading back to the Panama Canal and currently anchored????

The ship bringing many new BMW Toys has docked in Auckland New Zealand.
Next stop Brisbane
Port Kembla

[Aussie_Bimmer]

Originally Posted by Cruise'n

The ship bringing many new BMW Toys has docked in Auckland New Zealand.
Next stop Brisbane
Port Kembla

Such good news! I think it departs again tonight for Brisbane!
Which live cam did you use for that picture?

[Cruise'n]

Originally Posted by Aussie_Bimmer

Such good news! I think it departs again tonight for Brisbane!
Which live cam did you use for that picture?

Sent a email asking if there's any new live cameras to the port.
As all we could find are old obsolete for years ,;-(
The lovely lady sent back this photo :-)