Time to dealer after unloaded from ship in NJ

black00 · 10-08-2007, 10:51 AM

Couple of questions to all of you in NJ and Tri-State area who already got your cars.
My car was on the Freedom and was discharged yesterday.
I was hoping to get the car in 2-3 days after that, but I've heard it could be a week.
I need a little poll here to find out how many days it took you to get your cars (and if I'm being stalled).
Also, does anyone know if they work today at the VPC or do they observe the Columbus Day "holiday"?

Fleist · 10-08-2007, 01:31 PM

Mine was discharged off Integrity at 10/1. It's still in vpc.

I'm getting it from JMK BMW at Springfield.

black00 · 10-08-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Fleist

Mine was discharged off Integrity at 10/1. It's still in vpc.
I'm getting it from JMK BMW at Springfield.

Ouch! Are they at least telling you when you'll be getting the car?

mstnggt66 · 10-08-2007, 01:46 PM

Mine landed on 9/30 and arrived at the dealer on 10/6. VPC - SC; Dealer - Cleveland

2manycars1 · 10-08-2007, 02:15 PM

Mine (335 convertible) was dicharged on the 27th of September, and arrived at the dealer on October 4th. Seven days from discharge to dealer. The dealer had a lot of information towards the end of the VPC arrival.

They printed the work order for the car on 10/2. The work order was complete (completed VPC) on the third. It was released to the carrier on 10/4, and arrived in Princeton, NJ (West Windsor actually) at 4:30 that afternoon.

I picked it up on Friday, and thus far no issues, not even electrical which my past BMW's had plenty of.

2manycars1 · 10-08-2007, 02:19 PM

I would expect your car by next Tuesday or so. Of course if they are working today, it is possible to get your car by weeks end if all goes well at the port.

It partially depends on the carrier as well. If they do not have a full load for one dealer the trip could take multiple days, as they would need to make several stops enroute.

I also know that even if your dealer is very close to the port, the driver might decide to make the further away deliveries first.

Best of luck.

Fleist · 10-08-2007, 06:04 PM

After reading your responses, I'm getting worried.

Maybe something is wrong with my car and they need extra time to fix it.

Kb8jumpman · 10-08-2007, 10:37 PM

My car was discharged from the vessel Faust on 10/4 ( last thurs ). I am expecting it this thursday; maybe Wednesday if I am lucky.

bighindu79 · 10-08-2007, 10:51 PM

Mine was also on the Freedom and discharged two minutes before yours. I called the Euro delivery number and they said it could take upto 2 weeks in customs/VPC.

nyfinest · 10-09-2007, 10:24 AM

I was on the Freedom as well....The dealer called yesterday and told me 5-7 days for pick up.....Going to a Rallye BMW in Westbury LI.....All good things come to those that wait....."So im told"........

denlin68 · 10-11-2007, 07:20 PM

Dealer emailed me that my car is in this morning !!!!!!!!!!! Only took 4 days to the dealership after Unloaded off the ship

bighindu79 · 10-12-2007, 11:07 AM

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Dealer emailed me that my car is in this morning !!!!!!!!!!! Only took 4 days to the dealership after Unloaded off the ship

WTF!!! where the hell is my car?? This is the worst part about doing ED

btw, congrats on getting your ride.

BMCoupe_782 · 10-12-2007, 11:35 AM

yes, I know that frustrating feeling

karliejai · 10-13-2007, 04:42 AM

so you got ur car or what not

10-08-2007, 10:51 AM	#1
black00 Private 5 Rep 72 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Time to dealer after unloaded from ship in NJ Couple of questions to all of you in NJ and Tri-State area who already got your cars. My car was on the Freedom and was discharged yesterday. I was hoping to get the car in 2-3 days after that, but I've heard it could be a week. I need a little poll here to find out how many days it took you to get your cars (and if I'm being stalled). Also, does anyone know if they work today at the VPC or do they observe the Columbus Day "holiday"? Attached Images __________________ 335i Coupe - Monaco Blue, gray leather, gray poplar trim.
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10-08-2007, 01:31 PM	#2
Fleist New Member 1 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Coupe (White) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Mine was discharged off Integrity at 10/1. It's still in vpc. I'm getting it from JMK BMW at Springfield.
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10-08-2007, 01:46 PM	#4
mstnggt66 Private First Class 18 Rep 151 Posts Drives: MINI Clubman JCW (306hp) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (2)	Mine landed on 9/30 and arrived at the dealer on 10/6. VPC - SC; Dealer - Cleveland __________________ 2008 BMW 328xi coupe, 6MT Ordered 7/16/07 \| Production Started 8/27 \| Production Complete 9/2 \| On board COURAGE, departed 9/10 \| Arrived SC 9/29 \| Arrived CLE 10/6 \| Picked up 10/8 1966 Ford Mustang GT, 425hp 2005 Nissan 350Z, StopTech brakes - SOLD \| 2002 Acura RSX Type-S - SOLD
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10-08-2007, 02:15 PM	#5
2manycars1 Private First Class 3 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Cv Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pa. iTrader: (0)	Time to dealer Mine (335 convertible) was dicharged on the 27th of September, and arrived at the dealer on October 4th. Seven days from discharge to dealer. The dealer had a lot of information towards the end of the VPC arrival. They printed the work order for the car on 10/2. The work order was complete (completed VPC) on the third. It was released to the carrier on 10/4, and arrived in Princeton, NJ (West Windsor actually) at 4:30 that afternoon. I picked it up on Friday, and thus far no issues, not even electrical which my past BMW's had plenty of.
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10-08-2007, 02:19 PM	#6
2manycars1 Private First Class 3 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Cv Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pa. iTrader: (0)	A week seems to be the current "norm." I would expect your car by next Tuesday or so. Of course if they are working today, it is possible to get your car by weeks end if all goes well at the port. It partially depends on the carrier as well. If they do not have a full load for one dealer the trip could take multiple days, as they would need to make several stops enroute. I also know that even if your dealer is very close to the port, the driver might decide to make the further away deliveries first. Best of luck.
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10-08-2007, 06:04 PM	#7
Fleist New Member 1 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Coupe (White) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	After reading your responses, I'm getting worried. Maybe something is wrong with my car and they need extra time to fix it.
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10-08-2007, 10:37 PM	#8
Kb8jumpman Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 253 Posts Drives: 08 E92 328i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328i E92 [0.00]	My car was discharged from the vessel Faust on 10/4 ( last thurs ). I am expecting it this thursday; maybe Wednesday if I am lucky. __________________ 08 E92 328i Crimson red / Coral Red / Aluminum Trim/ 6MT, Navi w/ I-drive, premium, comfort access, 6FL ipod kit. Blacked out vinyl window trim Ordered: 8/18 Delivered: 10/12
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10-08-2007, 10:51 PM	#9
bighindu79 Private First Class 30 Rep 183 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Jerez Black/Fox Red bla Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I'm on the same boat Mine was also on the Freedom and discharged two minutes before yours. I called the Euro delivery number and they said it could take upto 2 weeks in customs/VPC. __________________ Current: E93 M3 DCT/Jerez Black/Fox Red-Black Gone: E93 M3 DCT/Alpine White/Fox Red/Premium/Enhanced sound/Convenience Pkg. ED: 10/04/2010
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10-09-2007, 10:24 AM	#10
nyfinest My other car is below !!!! 12 Rep 356 Posts Drives: 08 328xi Cpe S Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328xi Coupe [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	I was on the Freedom as well....The dealer called yesterday and told me 5-7 days for pick up.....Going to a Rallye BMW in Westbury LI.....All good things come to those that wait....."So im told"........ __________________ 08 328xi Cpe Sport Package-Step-Monaco Blue-Saddle Leather-Dark Burl Wood-Took Delivery 11/27
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10-11-2007, 07:20 PM	#11
denlin68 台妹爱我 14 Rep 323 Posts Drives: 2012 Evolution X Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Earth, Solar System iTrader: (1)	Dealer emailed me that my car is in this morning !!!!!!!!!!! Only took 4 days to the dealership after Unloaded off the ship
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10-12-2007, 11:35 AM	#13
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