Vessel: INTEGRITY - Departing Bremerhaven 11/26/07 (Voyage: EB748-ITG)

raleedy · 12-20-2007, 10:19 AM

What a nice Christmas present for someone serving his country in the military abroad. NOT. I think that the place to start with the payment credit would be with the overseas military sales broker. I'm not sure what sort of proof of payment you have, or where you have it, but fax machines and e-mail should be a help in sorting this mess out. Good luck with it!

cipher5 · 12-20-2007, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by johndomenech

I bought and paid for my car via overseas military sales. Note, PAID. BMW has been little help; telling me the car will be in Florida around New Year's. All-Pro Dealer in Gainesville is the dealer I'm getting the car shipped to. They looked it up through their system and said my car should be in Gainesville Thurs-Fri. What? Go Figure. But, if it is not there by Saturday, they are closed until 28Dec?
What? Go Figure.
Today, BMW tells me they have not received the $50,000 from the overseas military sales broker.
WHAT?

Need advice.

Wow, I would call BMWNA and find out what the deal is. Thanks for serving our country, hope things work out!

slant83 · 12-20-2007, 12:29 PM

Contact the broker and BMWNA. Try to have BMWNA do some legwork if possible....good luck and thanks

XxLancaxX · 12-20-2007, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cipher5

Wow, I would call BMWNA and find out what the deal is. Thanks for serving our country, hope things work out!

Any news on the delivery???? I cant find anything, but I think th cars will hit tonight or tom for sure.

MAZNG · 12-20-2007, 03:47 PM

YIPPEEE.... I JUST PICKED MINE UP AT LAUDERDALE BMW!!!!!

Just Kidding.... I'm bored, frustrated, and jealous of Morph. LOL

sorry

No new news is good ga-news, I guess.

slant83 · 12-20-2007, 05:44 PM

Hello Mazng.. you freaked me out!!!!
I called my CA and my 335 will be ready for pickup Saturday. The Lauderdale BMW delivery is expected at any moment from Waggoners Trucking

Heli411 · 12-20-2007, 06:17 PM

Mine was extra funny in a twisted kind of way... I was reading his post and was on the phone with my CA. About which time I freaked out and said WTF, I'm in Tampa and you're telling me MONDAY !!! Then I read the bottom line which I didn't share with my CA. I felt like an idiot... you got me. I'm still pissed about Monday "at the latest" why is Waggoners not bringing my car?

raleedy · 12-20-2007, 06:31 PM

It breaks my heart to see people's emotions toyed with this way.

Heli411 · 12-20-2007, 06:55 PM

I know I feel so abused (normally I love that feeling)... besides I've been questioning the wisdom of buying Barbera Red over the Monaco Blue... Seems the Red just isn't popular.

MorpheIS · 12-20-2007, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MAZNG

YIPPEEE.... I JUST PICKED MINE UP AT LAUDERDALE BMW!!!!!

Just Kidding.... I'm bored, frustrated, and jealous of Morph. LOL

sorry

No new news is good ga-news, I guess.

Damn. I was about to say congrats!

MorpheIS · 12-20-2007, 07:07 PM

Anyone getting a 6spd manual 335i?

155 miles so far. I'm totally loving every minute of it! One interesting experience -- I'm having a little difficulty getting a feel for shifting smoothly from 1 to 2. I've been driving sticks for a long while, so experience certainly isn't the case.

Doing a little research on this forum, I stumbled into the CDV (Clutch Delay Valve) issue which is apparently the culprit. (Interesting read here: http://www.zeckhausen.com/CDV.htm)

Once you guys get your cars (if you haven't already), let me know what you think about the 1-2 shift action.

gerrydirish · 12-20-2007, 07:35 PM

Heli411,

The red is a beautiful car. Don't feel you have to change your mind based on popularity, real or perceived. If you plan on trading it in within 2-3 years, it may make more sense to pick a more common color, but if you are to keep it for any length of time.......

You picked your color because YOU like it. That is what is most important.

Best of luck to you.

slant83 · 12-20-2007, 07:47 PM

Ditto!!!

raleedy · 12-20-2007, 08:54 PM

Rasmussen in Portland has an E93 demo in Barbera Red. It's a drop-dead gorgeous car. I would have picked that color except for the chore of keeping it clean in a rainy climate.

MorpheIS · 12-20-2007, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Heli411

I know I feel so abused (normally I love that feeling)... besides I've been questioning the wisdom of buying Barbera Red over the Monaco Blue... Seems the Red just isn't popular.

I picked the Monaco Blue and love it.

But, you shouldn't second guess your original choice. Waiting this long plays tricks on you. I second guessed Monaco Blue and kept wondering if I should've went for Sparkling Graphite or Space Grey.

I'd stick with whatever your initial instinct was at the time. My neighbor has a barbera red 328 sedan and it looks really nice, if not unique.

Just my 2 pesos.

OverDrive · 12-20-2007, 10:33 PM

hey guys,
my car finished production of Dec. 7th, I am eager to know when it will set sail. Do u guys know how many days after production ur car set sail on the ship? I cannot wait any longer, and its probably going to be another 2 weeks after it gets to Halifax. So if u could tell me how long it took for ur car to leave the port on Germany after the Production date, I would greatly appreciate it.
I just want estmates not exact days if u don't know.
thanx alot

MorpheIS · 12-21-2007, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OverDrive

hey guys,
my car finished production of Dec. 7th, I am eager to know when it will set sail. Do u guys know how many days after production ur car set sail on the ship? I cannot wait any longer, and its probably going to be another 2 weeks after it gets to Halifax. So if u could tell me how long it took for ur car to leave the port on Germany after the Production date, I would greatly appreciate it.
I just want estmates not exact days if u don't know.
thanx alot

Hi OverDrive,

My production was complete on 11/23 and made it on the boat by 11/26. I've heard of some people waiting up to 12-14 days to make it from production completion to getting loaded on the boat (this seems to be longer than average, though.)

I'm not sure if regional/dealership allotment #s have anything to do with whether a car is given for load booking, but in general, you're looking at about 3-7 days on general.

Your CA is probably the best bet for the most accurate projection since they've been through the process a number of times. My CA was actually only 4 days off his initial projection.

Good luck!

MAZNG · 12-21-2007, 07:13 AM

Well, since I'm in the same predicament as the other Floridians... I'm basically toying with my emotions, too.

No hard feelings guys... I'm hoping for a Saturday delivery myself.

If not, it will have to be when I return.

XxLancaxX · 12-21-2007, 09:57 AM

Ahhhhh this is killing me now. I wany my damn car. lol I ordered the BOV yesterday and ill have it today even with ground shipping lol. This is torture!

cipher5 · 12-21-2007, 10:44 AM

I'm clinging to my phone today incase my CA calls

XxLancaxX · 12-21-2007, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cipher5

I'm clinging to my phone today incase my CA calls

There is absolutely no way the cars wont hit today. 4 Days to drive is way more than enough. Cant take much longer, it will be christmas soon. lol Probably delivery tom id imagine.

slant83 · 12-21-2007, 12:47 PM

ATTENTION ALL IN SOUTH FLORIDA (LAUDERDALE BMW)

Got a call from my CA. Truck came in today at 1pm and I can get the car first thing in the morning.

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raleedy Colonel 160 Rep 2,248 Posts Drives: 2016 228i 6-speed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (0)	What a nice Christmas present for someone serving his country in the military abroad. NOT. I think that the place to start with the payment credit would be with the overseas military sales broker. I'm not sure what sort of proof of payment you have, or where you have it, but fax machines and e-mail should be a help in sorting this mess out. Good luck with it!
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12-20-2007, 12:29 PM	#311
slant83 Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 257 Posts Drives: 2008 335i coupe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Parkland, Florida iTrader: (0)	Contact the broker and BMWNA. Try to have BMWNA do some legwork if possible....good luck and thanks
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12-20-2007, 03:47 PM	#313
MAZNG I found Jesus...He was Hiding behiind my Sofa 75 Rep 957 Posts Drives: '15 MW F82 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoFla iTrader: (14)	YIPPEEE.... I JUST PICKED MINE UP AT LAUDERDALE BMW!!!!! Just Kidding.... I'm bored, frustrated, and jealous of Morph. LOL sorry No new news is good ga-news, I guess. __________________ ///M South Car Club on Facebook
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12-20-2007, 05:44 PM	#314
slant83 Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 257 Posts Drives: 2008 335i coupe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Parkland, Florida iTrader: (0)	Hello Mazng.. you freaked me out!!!! I called my CA and my 335 will be ready for pickup Saturday. The Lauderdale BMW delivery is expected at any moment from Waggoners Trucking Last edited by slant83; 12-20-2007 at 08:59 PM..
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12-20-2007, 06:17 PM	#315
Heli411 Private First Class 16 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 2008 335I Barbera Red / Beige Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: TampaLand, FL iTrader: (0)	Mine was extra funny in a twisted kind of way... I was reading his post and was on the phone with my CA. About which time I freaked out and said WTF, I'm in Tampa and you're telling me MONDAY !!! Then I read the bottom line which I didn't share with my CA. I felt like an idiot... you got me. I'm still pissed about Monday "at the latest" why is Waggoners not bringing my car?
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12-20-2007, 06:31 PM	#316
raleedy Colonel 160 Rep 2,248 Posts Drives: 2016 228i 6-speed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (0)	It breaks my heart to see people's emotions toyed with this way.
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12-20-2007, 06:55 PM	#317
Heli411 Private First Class 16 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 2008 335I Barbera Red / Beige Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: TampaLand, FL iTrader: (0)	I know I feel so abused (normally I love that feeling)... besides I've been questioning the wisdom of buying Barbera Red over the Monaco Blue... Seems the Red just isn't popular.
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12-20-2007, 07:07 PM	#319
MorpheIS Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 250 Posts Drives: 335i 6MT, Sport, Prem Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	Anyone getting a 6spd manual 335i? 155 miles so far. I'm totally loving every minute of it! One interesting experience -- I'm having a little difficulty getting a feel for shifting smoothly from 1 to 2. I've been driving sticks for a long while, so experience certainly isn't the case. Doing a little research on this forum, I stumbled into the CDV (Clutch Delay Valve) issue which is apparently the culprit. (Interesting read here: http://www.zeckhausen.com/CDV.htm) Once you guys get your cars (if you haven't already), let me know what you think about the 1-2 shift action. __________________ 2008 335i Coupe, 6MT, Monaco Blue, Saddle, Sport, Premium, Comf Access, Nav, iPod, CDV Swap
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12-20-2007, 07:35 PM	#320
gerrydirish Enlisted Member 1 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Jet Black/Black Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South FL iTrader: (0)	Heli411, The red is a beautiful car. Don't feel you have to change your mind based on popularity, real or perceived. If you plan on trading it in within 2-3 years, it may make more sense to pick a more common color, but if you are to keep it for any length of time....... You picked your color because YOU like it. That is what is most important. Best of luck to you.
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12-20-2007, 07:47 PM	#321
slant83 Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 257 Posts Drives: 2008 335i coupe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Parkland, Florida iTrader: (0)	Ditto!!!
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12-20-2007, 08:54 PM	#322
raleedy Colonel 160 Rep 2,248 Posts Drives: 2016 228i 6-speed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (0)	Rasmussen in Portland has an E93 demo in Barbera Red. It's a drop-dead gorgeous car. I would have picked that color except for the chore of keeping it clean in a rainy climate.
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12-20-2007, 10:33 PM	#324
OverDrive CHEAT TO WIN!! 155 Rep 1,347 Posts Drives: E92 M3, 718 GT4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	hey guys, my car finished production of Dec. 7th, I am eager to know when it will set sail. Do u guys know how many days after production ur car set sail on the ship? I cannot wait any longer, and its probably going to be another 2 weeks after it gets to Halifax. So if u could tell me how long it took for ur car to leave the port on Germany after the Production date, I would greatly appreciate it. I just want estmates not exact days if u don't know. thanx alot __________________ Current: 2013 E92 M3, 6MT, SSII on Fox Red Extended Previous: 2008 E92 335xi, 6MT, AW on Saddle Brown
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12-21-2007, 07:13 AM	#326
MAZNG I found Jesus...He was Hiding behiind my Sofa 75 Rep 957 Posts Drives: '15 MW F82 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoFla iTrader: (14)	Well, since I'm in the same predicament as the other Floridians... I'm basically toying with my emotions, too. No hard feelings guys... I'm hoping for a Saturday delivery myself. If not, it will have to be when I return. __________________ ///M South Car Club on Facebook
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12-21-2007, 09:57 AM	#327
XxLancaxX Captain 49 Rep 954 Posts Drives: 2008 AW 335xi Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chicago!! iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00] 2006 C6 Supercharg ... [0.00]	Ahhhhh this is killing me now. I wany my damn car. lol I ordered the BOV yesterday and ill have it today even with ground shipping lol. This is torture!
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12-21-2007, 10:44 AM	#328
cipher5 565 Rep 3,472 Posts Drives: 2020 Donington Grey X3M Comp Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (12)	I'm clinging to my phone today incase my CA calls
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12-21-2007, 12:47 PM	#330
slant83 Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 257 Posts Drives: 2008 335i coupe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Parkland, Florida iTrader: (0)	ATTENTION ALL IN SOUTH FLORIDA (LAUDERDALE BMW) Got a call from my CA. Truck came in today at 1pm and I can get the car first thing in the morning.
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