Vessel MAERSK WELKIN - ETA Port Hueneme June 18th

dawgdog · 06-19-2008, 08:00 PM

Its getting to be crunch time and I'm getting a little nervous. I suspect it will dock tomorrow and I will have my car by the end of next week!! There is no power like M-Power!

fthrower · 06-19-2008, 08:36 PM

LesLazz - Just a quick post and I'll be gone till tomorrow. It is my understanding that they do work on Saturday at the VPC if there are a number of priority one vehicles (already sold). Make sure that this ship gets up there tomorrow morning please. My dealer emailed today and said I would have car next week. G

LesLazz · 06-19-2008, 08:53 PM

WAIT FOR ME GUYS!!!! I

I abandoned The Swan Ace because I spoke with my SA today. I AM on the Maersk Welkin and if everything goes as planned, I will have my car by Friday of next week, if not sooner!

Long Beach has been a long stop, lotsa Toyotas to drop off, I guess. But, it was the last stop before VPC. I am getting very excited. My SA said "See? That wasn't so long now was it?". Got a good chuckle out of that!

Leslie

richifever · 06-19-2008, 09:16 PM

Friday huh? Hopefully my CA will call me to let me know the same!

jlgt3 · 06-19-2008, 09:24 PM

i cannot wait to get my car too.
i thought we can get it this weekend.

LesLazz · 06-19-2008, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by fthrower

LesLazz - Just a quick post and I'll be gone till tomorrow. It is my understanding that they do work on Saturday at the VPC if there are a number of priority one vehicles (already sold).

Great News fthrower! Hopefully, we aren't the only ones that have ordered cars! As far as making sure the ship comes in - Aye, Aye Captain, I will do my best!

My SA called, said Friday at the latest!

Les

richifever · 06-19-2008, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by fthrower

priority one vehicles (already sold).

Already sold huh? Mine was already driven...European delivery is such a tease....

BarrettVS · 06-20-2008, 01:54 AM

It's supposed to be 7-14 days from port until I can pick up my E92 335xi at Camp BMW in Spokane, Washington.

It's kind of sacrilege in this thread, but if interest rates go down July 1st, I don't mind waiting to take delivery. I think I'm locked in at no more than 3.9%.

LesLazz · 06-20-2008, 08:42 AM

Morning All!

Pete - If you get a chance today, you think youcan post a pic of our ship in the port? It's about all we can get today, no live cams at this port.

Three more things to do, process, ship, inspect! We should all be seeing our cars very soon!

Leslie

wikidpete · 06-20-2008, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by LesLazz

Morning All!

Pete - If you get a chance today, you think youcan post a pic of our ship in the port? It's about all we can get today, no live cams at this port.

Three more things to do, process, ship, inspect! We should all be seeing our cars very soon!

Leslie

We have arrived......

richifever · 06-20-2008, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by wikidpete

We have arrived......

Best news I've heard all morning! Thanks wikidpete!

tdm12017 · 06-20-2008, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by wikidpete

We have arrived......

WOO HOO! we should have a race for pickup days! hahaha.. My CA says the 27th for pick up...from pt hueneme my car is getting trucked 73 miles south to torrance (south bay) where i'm supposed to pick it up. the biggest tease that i have is that my parents live literally 5 min away from the port, and i'm gonna be in oxnard over the weekend. talk about being teased...

fthrower · 06-20-2008, 11:52 AM

I think it all depends on the order coming off the ramp. If you parked yours near the door, you will get it Tuesday or Wednesday but if you parked in the basement next to the poker game (like LesLazz), it will be Friday or Saturday. And I understand the ED vehicles are, at some point, buffed out to remove scratches and such from wear and tear and placing your bier stein on the bonnet.

LesLazz · 06-20-2008, 12:20 PM

I had to find a way to help pay for this machine, didn't I? Poker seemed the logical thing to do for 2.5 weeks.

C'mon be a lot of Priority Ones' on this old gal. We want our cars now!

Leslie

richifever · 06-20-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by fthrower

And I understand the ED vehicles are, at some point, buffed out to remove scratches and such from wear and tear and placing your bier stein on the bonnet.

That sounds about right.

Man...my front bumper got a little scratched because parallel parking in Europe is horrible! They park by feel and I found my car wedged in literally about a centimeter on each side.

They might have to clean my steering wheel too. I was gripping that thing like the Hulk when I was going 150 mph on the autobahn...fun, but a lil scary.

Congrats to everyone for having the boat arrive safe. So when are we meeting in Napa?

fthrower · 06-20-2008, 12:36 PM

Leslie - I will loan you a couple bucks - I hate to see you compromising your integrity.

LesLazz · 06-20-2008, 01:35 PM

Your lookin' a little long in the tooth there fthrower!

(On the other hand, I do photograph well, don't I?)

fthrower · 06-20-2008, 01:50 PM

Well - I didn't look quite that old before this terribly long voyage. I can still put my foot on the gas though. I gotta admit that you certainly are photogenic. That must be your good side.

I really plan to work out today but I procrastinated by calling Wagoneer's Trucking. I was curious as to whether they worked on weekends. They actually work seven days a week. The guy didn't know anything about ships as they get their cars from the VPCs. Once there is some possibility at all that they have our cars, they need the last seven numbers from the VIN to confirm although that must signal something at the dealers as that is when I am supposed to get a call - when my car is released to the trucking company. Anyway, Wagoneer's # is 800-449-3195.

LesLazz · 06-20-2008, 02:10 PM

QUOTE=fthrower; Well - I didn't look quite that old before this terribly long voyage. I can still put my foot on the gas though. I gotta admit that you certainly are photogenic. That must be your good side. END QUOTE

They are all good sides.

I guess I have a little more self-control than some people (who shall remain nameless) on this thread! I was going to wait until Monday to call Wagoneer. Good info though, thank you.

Les

EDIT: Lost the quote box somewhere along the line

fthrower · 06-20-2008, 02:17 PM

Ha Ha

cowbs · 06-20-2008, 04:14 PM

So now that it's dock how long does it take the website and/or phone # to update status?

fthrower · 06-20-2008, 04:20 PM

It is my understanding that the web site lags behind any actual activity - so if it says your car is at the Vehicle Processing Center, look out the front window and see if it is in your driveway. The only telephone number (other than the dealer) that I am aware of only tracks the car until it is shipped out (in our case from Germany).

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fthrower Waiting On Another One 39 Rep 189 Posts Drives: 2018 440i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southern Cal iTrader: (0)	LesLazz - Just a quick post and I'll be gone till tomorrow. It is my understanding that they do work on Saturday at the VPC if there are a number of priority one vehicles (already sold). Make sure that this ship gets up there tomorrow morning please. My dealer emailed today and said I would have car next week. G
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LesLazz Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 2008 328i convertible Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	WAIT FOR ME GUYS!!!! I I abandoned The Swan Ace because I spoke with my SA today. I AM on the Maersk Welkin and if everything goes as planned, I will have my car by Friday of next week, if not sooner! Long Beach has been a long stop, lotsa Toyotas to drop off, I guess. But, it was the last stop before VPC. I am getting very excited. My SA said "See? That wasn't so long now was it?". Got a good chuckle out of that! Leslie __________________ If he doesn't buy that, tell him (in an assertive but borderline tears voice) "At least you could support me in this *one* thing. Please don't quell my excitement. Anticipation is half the fun. It wouldn't hurt you to indulge me now and then anyway. If you really loved me, you would support me in this."
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richifever Patiently waiting 1 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 328i Sedan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	Friday huh? Hopefully my CA will call me to let me know the same! __________________ European Delivery on April 28, 2008
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jlgt3 Private 4 Rep 50 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2008 Location: Diamond Bar iTrader: (1)	i cannot wait to get my car too. i thought we can get it this weekend. __________________ 2008 M3 AW
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06-20-2008, 08:42 AM	#361
LesLazz Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 2008 328i convertible Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Morning All! Pete - If you get a chance today, you think youcan post a pic of our ship in the port? It's about all we can get today, no live cams at this port. Three more things to do, process, ship, inspect! We should all be seeing our cars very soon! Leslie __________________ If he doesn't buy that, tell him (in an assertive but borderline tears voice) "At least you could support me in this *one* thing. Please don't quell my excitement. Anticipation is half the fun. It wouldn't hurt you to indulge me now and then anyway. If you really loved me, you would support me in this."
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fthrower Waiting On Another One 39 Rep 189 Posts Drives: 2018 440i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southern Cal iTrader: (0)	I think it all depends on the order coming off the ramp. If you parked yours near the door, you will get it Tuesday or Wednesday but if you parked in the basement next to the poker game (like LesLazz), it will be Friday or Saturday. And I understand the ED vehicles are, at some point, buffed out to remove scratches and such from wear and tear and placing your bier stein on the bonnet.
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LesLazz Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 2008 328i convertible Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	I had to find a way to help pay for this machine, didn't I? Poker seemed the logical thing to do for 2.5 weeks. C'mon be a lot of Priority Ones' on this old gal. We want our cars now! Leslie __________________ If he doesn't buy that, tell him (in an assertive but borderline tears voice) "At least you could support me in this *one* thing. Please don't quell my excitement. Anticipation is half the fun. It wouldn't hurt you to indulge me now and then anyway. If you really loved me, you would support me in this."
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LesLazz Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 2008 328i convertible Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Your lookin' a little long in the tooth there fthrower! (On the other hand, I do photograph well, don't I?) __________________ If he doesn't buy that, tell him (in an assertive but borderline tears voice) "At least you could support me in this *one* thing. Please don't quell my excitement. Anticipation is half the fun. It wouldn't hurt you to indulge me now and then anyway. If you really loved me, you would support me in this."
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06-20-2008, 01:50 PM	#370
fthrower Waiting On Another One 39 Rep 189 Posts Drives: 2018 440i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southern Cal iTrader: (0)	Well - I didn't look quite that old before this terribly long voyage. I can still put my foot on the gas though. I gotta admit that you certainly are photogenic. That must be your good side. I really plan to work out today but I procrastinated by calling Wagoneer's Trucking. I was curious as to whether they worked on weekends. They actually work seven days a week. The guy didn't know anything about ships as they get their cars from the VPCs. Once there is some possibility at all that they have our cars, they need the last seven numbers from the VIN to confirm although that must signal something at the dealers as that is when I am supposed to get a call - when my car is released to the trucking company. Anyway, Wagoneer's # is 800-449-3195.
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06-20-2008, 02:10 PM	#371
LesLazz Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 2008 328i convertible Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	QUOTE=fthrower; Well - I didn't look quite that old before this terribly long voyage. I can still put my foot on the gas though. I gotta admit that you certainly are photogenic. That must be your good side. END QUOTE They are all good sides. I guess I have a little more self-control than some people (who shall remain nameless) on this thread! I was going to wait until Monday to call Wagoneer. Good info though, thank you. Les EDIT: Lost the quote box somewhere along the line __________________ If he doesn't buy that, tell him (in an assertive but borderline tears voice) "At least you could support me in this *one* thing. Please don't quell my excitement. Anticipation is half the fun. It wouldn't hurt you to indulge me now and then anyway. If you really loved me, you would support me in this."
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cowbs Blow Dryed Hair 1 Rep 56 Posts Drives: Alpine/++Beige E93 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	So now that it's dock how long does it take the website and/or phone # to update status?
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fthrower Waiting On Another One 39 Rep 189 Posts Drives: 2018 440i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southern Cal iTrader: (0)	It is my understanding that the web site lags behind any actual activity - so if it says your car is at the Vehicle Processing Center, look out the front window and see if it is in your driveway. The only telephone number (other than the dealer) that I am aware of only tracks the car until it is shipped out (in our case from Germany).
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