[DCDude]

Hawaiian Highway hasn’t transmitted a location via AIS in 5 days. Is this normal for transatlantic crossings?

[YETIinFL]

Yes, it will reappear when it approaches the east coast.

[DCDude]

Originally Posted by YETIinFL

Yes, it will reappear when it approaches the east coast.

Thanks. It's strange there are other vessels transmitting location info along the way, while HH stopped.

I ended up calling the carrier and inquiring whether it was still on schedule. It's due to arrive in Baltimore this evening at 7pm and they'll unload tomorrow starting at 8AM. There are three terminals in Baltimore that the vessel needs to visit and BMW is at the first terminal.

[YETIinFL]

Mine was on the Olympian Highway, and it disappeared during the transit as well.

I was happy that it didn’t catch fire and sink like the Felicity Ace last year.

[DCDude]

Originally Posted by YETIinFL

Mine was on the Olympian Highway, and it disappeared during the transit as well.

I was happy that it didn’t catch fire and sink like the Felicity Ace last year.

Looks like it’s finally transmitting a location again. It’s about to enter the Chesapeake Bay. Very excited right now.

[Carmody]

Originally Posted by DCDude

Hawaiian Highway hasn’t transmitted a location via AIS in 5 days. Is this normal for transatlantic crossings?

It looks like this is the usual practice: Donington (which carries my car) has not updated its position for the last two days (since it left the English Channel).

DCDude, have you received your car?

[DCDude]

Originally Posted by Carmody

DCDude, have you received your car?

BMW NA told me it would be arriving at the dealer on or before the 24th. It cleared the VPC already.

[NateM15]

Originally Posted by DCDude

BMW NA told me it would be arriving at the dealer on or before the 24th. It cleared the VPC already.

Consider Yourself VERY lucky to get thru that fast. I was there just shy of 4 weeks.

[DCDude]

Originally Posted by NateM15

Consider Yourself VERY lucky to get thru that fast. I was there just shy of 4 weeks.

Got picked up from VPC over the weekend and should be at the dealer tomorrow. Dealer called and said ready for pick up Friday, possibly Thursday. Getting rather excited.

[Greywall]

Almost there!

[DCDude]

Originally Posted by Greywall

Almost there!

Got to the dealer today. Picking up tomorrow.

[Carmody]

Originally Posted by DCDude

Got to the dealer today. Picking up tomorrow.

The long journey is over! Congratulations!

[Greywall]

Originally Posted by DCDude

Got to the dealer today. Picking up tomorrow.

Finally made it! No more delays in shipping. Now it's all the anticipation, without the worry that it might get stuck somewhere.

Post pics!

[NateM15]

Yes sir. Congratulations.

Mine is tomorrow 😁

[DCDude]

Originally Posted by NateM15

Yes sir. Congratulations.

Mine is tomorrow 😁

Awesome! With Mercedes as a reference, I’m extremely impressed with the build quality of BMW. The fit and finish was definitely “tighter”. The HK audio is definitely better than Burmester. The heads up display and navigation were wonderful navigating rush hour traffic on the way home from the dealer.

I was surprised that mine came with the kick to open trunk. I thought that was discontinued in 2023 and it wasn’t listed on my car’s options.

It was 40F and pouring rain today when I picked it up. I’ll take some pics this weekend when the weather is better. Suffice it to say it was worth the wait.

[tedesco_sc]

Originally Posted by DCDude

Awesome! With Mercedes as a reference, I’m extremely impressed with the build quality of BMW. The fit and finish was definitely “tighter”. The HK audio is definitely better than Burmester. The heads up display and navigation were wonderful navigating rush hour traffic on the way home from the dealer.

I was surprised that mine came with the kick to open trunk. I thought that was discontinued in 2023 and it wasn’t listed on my car’s options.

It was 40F and pouring rain today when I picked it up. I’ll take some pics this weekend when the weather is better. Suffice it to say it was worth the wait.

DCDude Congratulations! Genius informed me my 540i should arrive at the dealer this Saturday; I've scheduled delivery for Monday, January 30!

[Greywall]

Originally Posted by DCDude

Awesome! With Mercedes as a reference, I’m extremely impressed with the build quality of BMW. The fit and finish was definitely “tighter”. The HK audio is definitely better than Burmester. The heads up display and navigation were wonderful navigating rush hour traffic on the way home from the dealer.

I was surprised that mine came with the kick to open trunk. I thought that was discontinued in 2023 and it wasn’t listed on my car’s options.

It was 40F and pouring rain today when I picked it up. I’ll take some pics this weekend when the weather is better. Suffice it to say it was worth the wait.

Sweet, congrats!

I also was surprised to get the kick open trunk option, but very happy it was included. I use it all the time! I'm now looking at installing these trunk grocery bag hooks to complete the package, had them on the Audi and really miss not having them on the M550i:

https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...1632961&page=4

It's a diy that involves drilling a couple of holes, so I'm a little hesitant to actually do it. Working up the courage to get them installed.

[Carmody]

Originally Posted by Greywall

Sweet, congrats!

I also was surprised to get the kick open trunk option, but very happy it was included. I use it all the time! I'm now looking at installing these trunk grocery bag hooks to complete the package, had them on the Audi and really miss not having them on the M550i:

https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...1632961&page=4

It's a diy that involves drilling a couple of holes, so I'm a little hesitant to actually do it. Working up the courage to get them installed.

I am very used to these hooks in my Audi and thought that every luxury sedan had them. I am now shocked to learn that the 5 series does not have them. Thanks for the link, Greywall!