Donde esta FRANCONIA?

1clean335i · 03-26-2007, 03:51 PM

good to see the ship made it as scheduled..... now wheres my car!!!!!!!!!!!!! lolz

Daya · 03-26-2007, 06:33 PM

oh boy! I hope my car is in and out of the VPC as quickly as possible. I want my car before Easter!

krapnoj · 03-26-2007, 10:05 PM

VPC + in and out? I dont think those words go together all too well.. better re-check your resources..

Daya · 03-26-2007, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by krapnoj

VPC + in and out? I dont think those words go together all too well.. better re-check your resources..

I know, I read 7-14 days on the sticky, just trying to be optimistic

krapnoj · 03-26-2007, 11:54 PM

I'm HOPING for <7 days... There are plenty of people getting their cars within the same week of it docking!! SO who knows!

Daya · 03-27-2007, 12:12 AM

I just read that priority one cars do get processed first, so that is good news!

jmonier · 03-27-2007, 09:52 AM

Franconia unloaded all cars and departed back to Bremerhaven at 6PM last night. Hopefully we're on the way (or close to leaving) to the VPC.

LIQUIX · 03-27-2007, 10:13 AM

So far everything has been on schedule. Lets hope the VPC can keep it up.

jmonier · 03-27-2007, 10:44 AM

Yes, it seems like a ship every two days and probably all 3400 or so cars on Franconia were BMW's. At least we beat Liberty to Charleston.

Daya · 03-27-2007, 11:44 AM

that is amazing they can unload 3400 cars in 1 day! I guess this means the vpc just received 3400 cars, though. I wonder how many cars they are able to process per day?

jmonier · 03-27-2007, 01:01 PM

I was amazed. It figures out to a total of 10 hours or less so that's 350+ cars/hr - almost 1 car every 10 sec. (That all assumes that it was fully loaded.)

As I understand it (and I haven't absolutely confirmed it), the cars are loaded on a train to go 200 miles to the VPC at Spartanburg. This might also be a bottleneck.

bmwrules · 03-27-2007, 04:44 PM

I just talked to my CA and she said that my car is already on the car carrier leaving the VPC. My dealership is in Winston-Salem, NC which is only 290 miles from Charleston, SC. I'll probably have my car tomorrow.

1clean335i · 03-27-2007, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwrules

I just talked to my CA and she said that my is already on the car carrier leaving the VPC. My dealership is in Winston-Salem, NC which is only 290 miles from Charleston, SC. I'll probably have my car tomorrow.

lucky for u!!! i want mine......

Daya · 03-27-2007, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwrules

I just talked to my CA and she said that my is already on the car carrier leaving the VPC. My dealership is in Winston-Salem, NC which is only 290 miles from Charleston, SC. I'll probably have my car tomorrow.

damn, that was quick! so your car was only at the vpc for a day?

bmwrules · 03-27-2007, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Daya

damn, that was quick! so your car was only at the vpc for a day?

It appears that way. The dealership is trying to squeeze in all the sales they can before the end of the month. They know I'm going to the beach Thursday night so if they can't get it to me by Thursday afternoon, the sale will be counted as an April sale since I wouldn't be back in town to get my car until April 2nd.

Hopefully I'll hear something by late tomorrow morning or early afternoon for sure so I can get my car tomorrow night.

Daya · 03-29-2007, 02:38 AM

Owner's Circle just updated my status - "At Vehicle Preparation Center"

anyone else on the FRANCONIA get any updates?

Rubber Ducky · 03-29-2007, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Daya

Owner's Circle just updated my status - "At Vehicle Preparation Center"

anyone else on the FRANCONIA get any updates?

Yup.

NIN335 · 03-29-2007, 07:23 AM

That was quick.. Mine was in and out of the preparation center in a day and is now own its way to the dealer I assume it will be should be at the dealer today or tomorrow.

Awsome...:rocks:

1clean335i · 03-29-2007, 09:34 AM

wow... one day at the prep center??? thats what im talking about!

just called the 1800 number they say its in transit. im assuming thats to the dealer??? i know there was a glitch in their system yesterday.

owners circle says its at the prep center.

jmonier · 03-29-2007, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Daya

Owner's Circle just updated my status - "At Vehicle Preparation Center"

anyone else on the FRANCONIA get any updates?

Me too!

800# says "waiting for shipping vessel". I guess it's useless at this point.

Rubber Ducky · 03-29-2007, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jmonier

Me too!

800# says "waiting for shipping vessel". I guess it's useless at this point.

Yup.

bmwrules · 03-29-2007, 03:59 PM

I thought I was going to get my car yesterday but it didn't make it to the dealer. It should get there tomorrow but I'm going to the beach tomorrow tonight and won't be back until Sunday. So I have to wait until Monday to get my car.

03-26-2007, 03:51 PM	#23
1clean335i Perf BMW mag issue 147, 159 437 Rep 6,799 Posts Drives: Project Estoril Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (31) Garage List 2013 335i M-sport [0.00] 2011 X5 xdrive35i M ... [0.00] 2009 335i M-sport [0.00] 07' 335i Sedan [0.00]	good to see the ship made it as scheduled..... now wheres my car!!!!!!!!!!!!! lolz __________________ '13 Estoril Blue 335i M-sport *Don't PM me!* Message me here- http://www.facebook.com/ProjectEstoril
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03-26-2007, 06:33 PM	#24
Daya Lieutenant Colonel 210 Rep 1,741 Posts Drives: e92 335 space gray/coral red Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E92 335 [9.66]	oh boy! I hope my car is in and out of the VPC as quickly as possible. I want my car before Easter! __________________ GIAC S2 \| Brembo GT BBK 355/345 \| BBS CH-R \| Michelin Pilot Super Sports \| AR Design: DP, S1 Oil Cooler, OCC \| AMS FMIC \| Bastuck Quad Exhaust \| Borla MP \| KW V1 \| Stett: CAI, CP \| Forge DV \| P3 Boost Gauge \| Arkym: Front Lip, Rear Quad Diffuser \| Vorsteiner CSL Trunk \| LUX H8 \| ModMyNav \| MFD M3 Sideskirts \| BMW M-Tech Front/Rear Bumpers, Edition Grills
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03-26-2007, 10:05 PM	#25
krapnoj IG: krapm3 62 Rep 933 Posts Drives: '12 Prius Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PA & DE iTrader: (3)	VPC + in and out? I dont think those words go together all too well.. better re-check your resources.. __________________ *2007 E90 AW 335i* -ZSP/6MT- Delivered: 4/2007 SOLD: 3/2012 ETS IC - Stett CAI - AE Exhaust - UUC SS - Morr VS8 - Mtech kit IG: krapm3 2010 E90 SSII M3 -ZPP/ZTT/6MT-Found: 5/2012 Turner Testpipes/Stage 2 - Corsa Exhaust - Bilstein B16 - BBS LM - BBK - AutoSolutions SSK
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03-26-2007, 11:54 PM	#27
krapnoj IG: krapm3 62 Rep 933 Posts Drives: '12 Prius Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PA & DE iTrader: (3)	I'm HOPING for <7 days... There are plenty of people getting their cars within the same week of it docking!! SO who knows! __________________ *2007 E90 AW 335i* -ZSP/6MT- Delivered: 4/2007 SOLD: 3/2012 ETS IC - Stett CAI - AE Exhaust - UUC SS - Morr VS8 - Mtech kit IG: krapm3 2010 E90 SSII M3 -ZPP/ZTT/6MT-Found: 5/2012 Turner Testpipes/Stage 2 - Corsa Exhaust - Bilstein B16 - BBS LM - BBK - AutoSolutions SSK
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03-27-2007, 12:12 AM	#28
Daya Lieutenant Colonel 210 Rep 1,741 Posts Drives: e92 335 space gray/coral red Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E92 335 [9.66]	I just read that priority one cars do get processed first, so that is good news! __________________ GIAC S2 \| Brembo GT BBK 355/345 \| BBS CH-R \| Michelin Pilot Super Sports \| AR Design: DP, S1 Oil Cooler, OCC \| AMS FMIC \| Bastuck Quad Exhaust \| Borla MP \| KW V1 \| Stett: CAI, CP \| Forge DV \| P3 Boost Gauge \| Arkym: Front Lip, Rear Quad Diffuser \| Vorsteiner CSL Trunk \| LUX H8 \| ModMyNav \| MFD M3 Sideskirts \| BMW M-Tech Front/Rear Bumpers, Edition Grills
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03-27-2007, 09:52 AM	#29
jmonier Captain 11 Rep 812 Posts Drives: 2007 335i E92, 2002 325i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (0)	Franconia unloaded all cars and departed back to Bremerhaven at 6PM last night. Hopefully we're on the way (or close to leaving) to the VPC.
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03-27-2007, 10:13 AM	#30
LIQUIX Private 5 Rep 77 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0)	So far everything has been on schedule. Lets hope the VPC can keep it up.
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03-27-2007, 10:44 AM	#31
jmonier Captain 11 Rep 812 Posts Drives: 2007 335i E92, 2002 325i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (0)	Yes, it seems like a ship every two days and probably all 3400 or so cars on Franconia were BMW's. At least we beat Liberty to Charleston.
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03-27-2007, 11:44 AM	#32
Daya Lieutenant Colonel 210 Rep 1,741 Posts Drives: e92 335 space gray/coral red Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E92 335 [9.66]	that is amazing they can unload 3400 cars in 1 day! I guess this means the vpc just received 3400 cars, though. I wonder how many cars they are able to process per day? __________________ GIAC S2 \| Brembo GT BBK 355/345 \| BBS CH-R \| Michelin Pilot Super Sports \| AR Design: DP, S1 Oil Cooler, OCC \| AMS FMIC \| Bastuck Quad Exhaust \| Borla MP \| KW V1 \| Stett: CAI, CP \| Forge DV \| P3 Boost Gauge \| Arkym: Front Lip, Rear Quad Diffuser \| Vorsteiner CSL Trunk \| LUX H8 \| ModMyNav \| MFD M3 Sideskirts \| BMW M-Tech Front/Rear Bumpers, Edition Grills
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03-27-2007, 01:01 PM	#33
jmonier Captain 11 Rep 812 Posts Drives: 2007 335i E92, 2002 325i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (0)	I was amazed. It figures out to a total of 10 hours or less so that's 350+ cars/hr - almost 1 car every 10 sec. (That all assumes that it was fully loaded.) As I understand it (and I haven't absolutely confirmed it), the cars are loaded on a train to go 200 miles to the VPC at Spartanburg. This might also be a bottleneck.
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03-27-2007, 04:44 PM	#34
bmwrules Private First Class 41 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 2018 Phytonic Blue X3 M40 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: High Point, NC USA iTrader: (0)	I just talked to my CA and she said that my car is already on the car carrier leaving the VPC. My dealership is in Winston-Salem, NC which is only 290 miles from Charleston, SC. I'll probably have my car tomorrow. __________________ Currently own: 2020 Sunset Orange M340xi & 2018 Phytonic Blue X3 M40 Formerly Owned: 2001 Titanium Silver 330i,2004 Orient Blue 545i,2006 Titanium Silver 330i,2007 Montego Blue 335i Coupe,2010 Blue Water Metallic 128i Coupe,2013 Estoril Blue 335i M Sport,2012 Space Gray X5 xDrive35i Premium,2016 Estoril Blue M235,2017 Mineral White xDrive 35 Last edited by bmwrules; 03-27-2007 at 07:42 PM..
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03-29-2007, 02:38 AM	#38
Daya Lieutenant Colonel 210 Rep 1,741 Posts Drives: e92 335 space gray/coral red Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E92 335 [9.66]	Owner's Circle just updated my status - "At Vehicle Preparation Center" anyone else on the FRANCONIA get any updates? __________________ GIAC S2 \| Brembo GT BBK 355/345 \| BBS CH-R \| Michelin Pilot Super Sports \| AR Design: DP, S1 Oil Cooler, OCC \| AMS FMIC \| Bastuck Quad Exhaust \| Borla MP \| KW V1 \| Stett: CAI, CP \| Forge DV \| P3 Boost Gauge \| Arkym: Front Lip, Rear Quad Diffuser \| Vorsteiner CSL Trunk \| LUX H8 \| ModMyNav \| MFD M3 Sideskirts \| BMW M-Tech Front/Rear Bumpers, Edition Grills
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03-29-2007, 07:23 AM	#40
NIN335 New Member 4 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	That was quick.. Mine was in and out of the preparation center in a day and is now own its way to the dealer I assume it will be should be at the dealer today or tomorrow. Awsome...:rocks:
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03-29-2007, 09:34 AM	#41
1clean335i Perf BMW mag issue 147, 159 437 Rep 6,799 Posts Drives: Project Estoril Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (31) Garage List 2013 335i M-sport [0.00] 2011 X5 xdrive35i M ... [0.00] 2009 335i M-sport [0.00] 07' 335i Sedan [0.00]	wow... one day at the prep center??? thats what im talking about! just called the 1800 number they say its in transit. im assuming thats to the dealer??? i know there was a glitch in their system yesterday. owners circle says its at the prep center. __________________ '13 Estoril Blue 335i M-sport *Don't PM me!* Message me here- http://www.facebook.com/ProjectEstoril
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03-29-2007, 03:59 PM	#44
bmwrules Private First Class 41 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 2018 Phytonic Blue X3 M40 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: High Point, NC USA iTrader: (0)	I thought I was going to get my car yesterday but it didn't make it to the dealer. It should get there tomorrow but I'm going to the beach tomorrow tonight and won't be back until Sunday. So I have to wait until Monday to get my car. __________________ Currently own: 2020 Sunset Orange M340xi & 2018 Phytonic Blue X3 M40 Formerly Owned: 2001 Titanium Silver 330i,2004 Orient Blue 545i,2006 Titanium Silver 330i,2007 Montego Blue 335i Coupe,2010 Blue Water Metallic 128i Coupe,2013 Estoril Blue 335i M Sport,2012 Space Gray X5 xDrive35i Premium,2016 Estoril Blue M235,2017 Mineral White xDrive 35
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