[TomWinMD]

The Horizon Highway docked in Baltimore in the wee hours of today (7/26). The shipping line's current schedule has her departing on 7/28 for Brunswick, Georgia before heading to Charleston, SC.

So, let's see if they off load my car in Baltimore and transport it to the Performance center (once it clears EPA processing, BMW processing, etc. in the port), or it spends another week on the ship.

The vehicle inquiry report from my CA said 'BALPOA' for Baltimore Port of Arrival, so I'm thinking it's going to be offloaded and then sent overland.

[BimmerGeneral14]

Originally Posted by TomWinMD

The Horizon Highway docked in Baltimore in the wee hours of today (7/26). The shipping line's current schedule has her departing on 7/28 for Brunswick, Georgia before heading to Charleston, SC.

So, let's see if they off load my car in Baltimore and transport it to the Performance center (once it clears EPA processing, BMW processing, etc. in the port), or it spends another week on the ship.

The vehicle inquiry report from my CA said 'BALPOA' for Baltimore Port of Arrival, so I'm thinking it's going to be offloaded and then sent overland.

Hi Doc, If the inquiry report says "BALPOA", I think your car is getting on dry land right now. My PSD, 6 years ago, did go to Charleston though. Do you have a PSD date yet? It took awhile to get a date as I remember........loved the PSD day though. I'm still stuck on "scheduled for production"......getting anxious, but also enjoying the anticipation.

[TomWinMD]

Originally Posted by BimmerGeneral14

Hi Doc, If the inquiry report says "BALPOA", I think your car is getting on dry land right now. My PSD, 6 years ago, did go to Charleston though. Do you have a PSD date yet? It took awhile to get a date as I remember........loved the PSD day though. I'm still stuck on "scheduled for production"......getting anxious, but also enjoying the anticipation.

No, no PSD date yet. The car is on an 'engineering hold', likely until the EPA is happy it meets emissions requirements. I'm keeping an eye on the fueleconomy.gov website to see when the 2021 M550i is listed.

I expect processing, etc. to take at least part, if not most of the upcoming week, and then I should get a delivery date.

[1newbmwowner]

Originally Posted by TomWinMD

It's taken the ship with my car on it about 17 days since it left Bremerhaven to get to the port of Baltimore (assuming it docks on time this evening). That includes two stops in other ports in Europe/UK en route.

Actual crossing time from the last port (Southhampton) to Baltimore is about 14 days.

Thanks!

Oh well, hopefully, it will be in by the time I get back from vacation at the end of August.

Regards,
Bud James

[jondoc72]

My 2021 M550 was supposed to be finished week 34 ( end of August) for unknown reason started production today to be finished on 7/31/2020. Just found out while checking on the BMW website and confirmed calling the 1-800 number, vin number assigned

[spatel19]

Originally Posted by jondoc72

My 2021 M550 was supposed to be finished week 34 ( end of August) for unknown reason started production today to be finished on 7/31/2020. Just found out while checking on the BMW website and confirmed calling the 1-800 number, vin number assigned

The same thing for me.

[BimmerGeneral14]

Originally Posted by spatel19

The same thing for me.

Wow.....color me jealous....... really interesting that you guys are getting moved up a month. I'm still week 34 so no start for me...yet. I'm probably stuck with my color pick....adventurine red.

[Das BMW]

Looking forward to endless pictures when all these cars arrive, guys!

[jondoc72]

Originally Posted by BimmerGeneral14

Wow.....color me jealous....... really interesting that you guys are getting moved up a month. I'm still week 34 so no start for me...yet. I'm probably stuck with my color pick....adventurine red.

Keep checking the web/ 1-800 number
Your car may be built sooner

[jondoc72]

BMW M550i xDrive Sedan SPECS CHOOSED

CARBON BLACK
NAPPA IVORY WHITE WITH CONTRAST
FINE WOOD OPEN PORE
Exec pack
Driving assist pack
Parking assist pack
Shadowline package

ADDED OPTIONS
Anthracite Alcantara Headliner
Bowers & Wilkins sound system
Front massaging seats
Front ventilated seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Leather Dashboard

[TomWinMD]

Stopped by the port today to grab a couple of pictures of the ship that brought my car across the Atlantic.

[TomWinMD]

I spoke to my CA today and the car is going to be off-loaded in Charleston, SC for the PDC delivery.

So, the car is still on board the Horizon Highway, currently not due to dock in Charleston until 8/3 (next Monday).

At least it's on this side of the Atlantic now.

[JustChris]

Closer and closer

I must say, the 2021 changes are an absolute revelation in terms of 5 series looks. I didn't care for almost any of the prior wheels but they're beautifully sporty now in most sizes in the LCI.

M550i is a best and now available in the U.K. for the first time since the LCI.

Enjoy when you get!!

[BimmerGeneral14]

Yea! My day has come! "Production start" today........adventurine red, mocha, all packages except the chassis upgrade since my tracking days are over. Looks like I was pushed up a couple weeks but we will see. Maybe early Sept. delivery, I hope. Again, " Yea!".

[TomWinMD]

Originally Posted by BimmerGeneral14

Yea! My day has come! "Production start" today........adventurine red, mocha, all packages except the chassis upgrade since my tracking days are over. Looks like I was pushed up a couple weeks but we will see. Maybe early Sept. delivery, I hope. Again, " Yea!".

Congrats. Enjoy the anticipation.

[TomWinMD]

Originally Posted by JustChris

Closer and closer

I must say, the 2021 changes are an absolute revelation in terms of 5 series looks. I didn't care for almost any of the prior wheels but they're beautifully sporty now in most sizes in the LCI.

M550i is a best and now available in the U.K. for the first time since the LCI.

Enjoy when you get!!

Thanks. I'm definitely looking forward to it. Four or five days until it's on-shore and then another week or so for processing and shipment to the PDC in Greer, SC. I'll share the delivery date when I have it.

[TomWinMD]

Looks like the port of Charleston will be brushed by/possibly hit by Tropical Storm Isaias on the day the ship is supposed to make port.

I'm guessing the Horizon Highway leaves for Charleston early to beat the storm.

Sheesh. It's always one more thing with this order.

I may need to start drinking at this point.

[BimmerGeneral14]

Originally Posted by TomWinMD

Looks like the port of Charleston will be brushed by/possibly hit by Tropical Storm Isaias on the day the ship is supposed to make port.

I'm guessing the Horizon Highway leaves for Charleston early to beat the storm.

Sheesh. It's always one more thing with this order.

I may need to start drinking at this point.

Wow Doc! One more thing, right? However, if everything else going on in the world hasn't diminished your fine whiskey stock, I doubt this bump in the road will do it. On the other hand, a nice "red" while reexamining your build order might just be what you, "the doctor", ordered.

[jondoc72]

My 2021 M550 was originally due for week 34
automated 1-800 number says car is in the "paint booth" to be completed 7/31/2020
"My BMW" website states car is "entering assembly line"

called BMW genius today and told me car to be done week 34??
I asked him if it possible for a car to be built taking so much time (no individual options chosen) and he said yes
at the same time I told him that the automated system says car will be finished tomorrow but he could not confirm that
I though that the BMW genius had more updated info than automated ones

[1zkx7]

You can checkout other angel of ur build by changing the url of the image before the configurator go live

angle=270 to angle=180 or angle=0

[carbo56]

My 2021 M550 is now officially "in transit" to New Jersey, left Bremerhaven yesterday, scheduled to land in NY on August 16.

Order accepted: June 15
Scheduled for Production: June 19
Production begins: June 29 (phone system said scheduled for completion July 15)
Exterior Body Assembly: July 10
Paint Booth: July 13
Entering Assembly Line: July 14
Assembly in Process: July 14
Quality Check: July 15
Final Assembly: July 15
Ready for Transport: July 15
Awaiting Carrier Assignment: July 15
Dispatched From Factory: July 16
At The Port: July 17
In Transit: July 31

[TomWinMD]

Originally Posted by carbo56

My 2021 M550 is now officially "in transit" to New Jersey, left Bremerhaven yesterday, scheduled to land in NY on August 16.

Order accepted: June 15
Scheduled for Production: June 19
Production begins: June 29 (phone system said scheduled for completion July 15)
Exterior Body Assembly: July 10
Paint Booth: July 13
Entering Assembly Line: July 14
Assembly in Process: July 14
Quality Check: July 15
Final Assembly: July 15
Ready for Transport: July 15
Awaiting Carrier Assignment: July 15
Dispatched From Factory: July 16
At The Port: July 17
In Transit: July 31

Congrats.