[abirmaher]

Originally Posted by moshe.sapir

We are all buying this car (M35i) without driving it (mine is listed 'at the port' right now, destination is west coast USA). In fact there is no single online review on it from someone who actually drove the car.

So I am curious what are your expectations about how it drives and handles vs the 28i or a car like X3. Would love to hear your thoughts!

Kind of wild for sure. I have a few things motivating me to take the leap though. I currently have a 2018 M2 (previously had an M235i and 135i as well), which I love.

My wife has a 2018 X3 which has always been an enjoyable drive.

Lastly and most importantly, I borrowed my brother's 2020 M235i Gran Coupe from January to June of this year. As some of you may know, this has the same engine (and I assume similar tuning) as well as similar Mini-based front bias AWD drivetrain as the X1 M35 does (but with an auto instead of DCT). Being a bit spoiled with rear-wheel drive 6-cylinder Bimmers in my past, I was not optimistic that I would love it.

That said, I fell in love with the car. It feels eager, nimble and fun. I am hopeful that the X1 M35 will bring similar feelings in a larger and more convenient package. Can't wait for mine to arrive as the new daily driver.

[abirmaher]

Originally Posted by Timchi

I am very curious about this too, and cheers to yall for taking the leap of faith with me. I search youtube at least 2x a day looking for the Joe Achilles drive video he said he'd upload "soon".

Same here! I think the first reviews may end up being found here on the forums when we start to receive them.

[jones99]

My son has a 2023 X1 so I was able to drive that before I ordered mine. I really liked the car. It felt much faster than I was expecting. For reference, I own a 2022 X3 M40i.

On another note, I seem to remember the build tracker having a spot on it for arrival at the US port. It has been quite a bit since I ordered a BMW from Germany, so maybe they did away with it. Of course, I also remember that the tracker was less useful. I think my last car went from being dispatched from the German port to at the dealership, rendering the extra progress notches useless.

[doubleclutchQ]

Just an update:
Placed an order on 8/21
Awaiting carrier assignment 9/13

[Timchi]

Originally Posted by doubleclutchQ

Just an update:
Placed an order on 8/21
Awaiting carrier assignment 9/13

Wow. Jealous. Seems like you’ve had the quickest turnaround among everyone

[M_litened]

Originally Posted by moshe.sapir

We are all buying this car (M35i) without driving it (mine is listed 'at the port' right now, destination is west coast USA). In fact there is no single online review on it from someone who actually drove the car.

So I am curious what are your expectations about how it drives and handles vs the 28i or a car like X3. Would love to hear your thoughts!

I've test driven a base, x line, and m sport, along with a x3 base to compare against.

The expectation I have is probably a little more firm than the standard 28i M sport, there are some build differences with the m35i that probably equate to a stiffer ride, my guess is bushings.

I cant say i loved the X3, I did really want to get the X3 M40i originally but because i couldnt test drive one, and the sticker price is 10k more, I opted for the m35i because it's going to be a great daily, has some umph when i want it, and it's produced in Germany.

[abirmaher]

Originally Posted by Timchi

Wow. Jealous. Seems like you’ve had the quickest turnaround among everyone

Seems like a lot of us were held at QC step until they were ready to start shipping. I assume because they had a specific timeline for the cars to arrive to dealers.

I know some of the earlier builds were held longer than mine and my week 35 was held almost 2 weeks.

Especially seeing the later builds seeming to skate past QC, I would say they were being held there before release was deemed appropriate.

In any case, glad to hear they’re moving finally!

[doubleclutchQ]

Originally Posted by abirmaher

Seems like a lot of us were held at QC step until they were ready to start shipping. I assume because they had a specific timeline for the cars to arrive to dealers.

I know some of the earlier builds were held longer than mine and my week 35 was held almost 2 weeks.

Especially seeing the later builds seeming to skate past QC, I would say they were being held there before release was deemed appropriate.

In any case, glad to hear they’re moving finally!

That's the conclusion I came to as well. I was in QC for just a couple hours. I went from assembly in progress to awaiting carrier assignment in one day. They must have released the hold on the cars a day or two before mine made it through the assembly.

[abirmaher]

Originally Posted by doubleclutchQ

That's the conclusion I came to as well. I was in QC for just a couple hours. I went from assembly in progress to awaiting carrier assignment in one day. They must have released the hold on the cars a day or two before mine made it through the assembly.

Agreed.

Someone earlier in this thread or in another with a 2023 had a similar situation to you, just a few hours in QC. Must be.

[Timchi]

Originally Posted by doubleclutchQ

Just an update:
Placed an order on 8/21
Awaiting carrier assignment 9/13

My order was placed 3 days after you and still in “production begins 2024”

[M_litened]

Flipped to "At the port"

[M_litened]

Originally Posted by doubleclutchQ

Just an update:
Placed an order on 8/21
Awaiting carrier assignment 9/13

mind sharing your build specs with us? trying to root cause if it is a specific option selected or if it's just BMW holding back vehicles until closer to launch date.

[Corals]

Order Date 8/12 and moved to awaiting carrier assignment on 9/13 as well. It flew through actual production - it went into exterior panels being assembled on 9/6 and spent only a day in QC.

Dealer had said end of October initially - hoping might be a little earlier. Seems most of these might be on the same ship crossing the Atlantic.

[Bugatti]

8/28 - Received production code
9/10 - Finished Awaiting Carrier Assignment
9/11 - Dispatched from Factory
9/13 - At Port in Bremhaven

It is now waiting for a ship assignment. "Excited"

X1 M35 Storm Bay Metallic

Premium Package
Drive Assistant Pro Package
Shadow line
Remote Start
20" wheels
Active seats
Heated Seats and Steering

[Corals]

Seems based on these specs, not many got the M-Sport Package Pro. I had to specifically ask for it at the dealership as it's not on the online configurator and wasn't on their initial build sheet.

Hoping the M Seats are reasonably comfortable.

[Timchi]

Originally Posted by Corals

Seems based on these specs, not many got the M-Sport Package Pro. I had to specifically ask for it at the dealership as it's not on the online configurator and wasn't on their initial build sheet.

Hoping the M Seats are reasonably comfortable.

i got it got the red calipers to match the red interior

[rocketman99]

Originally Posted by Corals

Seems based on these specs, not many got the M-Sport Package Pro. I had to specifically ask for it at the dealership as it's not on the online configurator and wasn't on their initial build sheet.

Hoping the M Seats are reasonably comfortable.

I wasn't willing to sacrifice massaging seats for a useless M light badge under the headrest.

[doubleclutchQ]

Originally Posted by M_litened

mind sharing your build specs with us? trying to root cause if it is a specific option selected or if it's just BMW holding back vehicles until closer to launch date.

Portimao Blue
Black Veganza
Aluminum Trim
Premium Package
Driving Assistance Pro
Shadowline
20-inch 872M wheels

Also, I'm still awaiting carrier assignment on the tracker, but I called BMW Genius and they said I was on the train to the port.

[Timchi]

Day ten- still “production begins”

[abirmaher]

For those at the port, I just spoke to someone on the genius line who told me that it usually sits for 2-6 weeks before anything will happen.

At that time, if you don't see movement on the track in a month, call back for an update. If you see it move backward in status, this usually means it is moving forward (??).

Does anyone have thoughts or see anything different? Arrived at port on 9/14 after finishing production on 9/11, going to the east coast US. I assume a few of our will end up on the same ship.

[jones99]

Originally Posted by abirmaher

For those at the port, I just spoke to someone on the genius line who told me that it usually sits for 2-6 weeks before anything will happen.

At that time, if you don't see movement on the track in a month, call back for an update. If you see it move backward in status, this usually means it is moving forward (??).

Does anyone have thoughts or see anything different? Arrived at port on 9/14 after finishing production on 9/11, going to the east coast US. I assume a few of our will end up on the same ship.

We might end up on the same boat. Mine is also at the port and arrived on the same day as yours. When I've ordered other BMWs, they have come into the port in New Jersey. If yours does too, I bet they will be on the same ship.

[abirmaher]

Originally Posted by jones99

We might end up on the same boat. Mine is also at the port and arrived on the same day as yours. When I've ordered other BMWs, they have come into the port in New Jersey. If yours does too, I bet they will be on the same ship.

Could be for sure. I heard at some point mine would be coming into port somewhere in Georgia... who knows?

I do think they were holding up all the M35s until they were ready to ship around the same time so they would land at dealers when they said they would at some point in October.