Vessel: Freedom - 06/12/07

MaxL · 07-04-2007, 11:23 AM

Bad news for all ED guys - my dealer just told me that he did not get any of the ED cars that were off the boat on June 19, so if our cars were discharged on 26, we have at least a week of wait... I do not want to beleive this. I already scheduled clear bra and detailing appointments and a roadtrip for next weekend :mad:

I'm in DC and the car was discharged in NY port.

gerbs · 07-04-2007, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmerforlife

My car was at the VPC 6/28, CA said my car should be at the dealer Friday or Monday.

I don't see how that'd be possible as the Freedom didn't arrive in Charleston, SC until July 1st. Charleston, SC is where vehicles delivered to FL are discharged.

gerbs · 07-04-2007, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MaxL

Bad news for all ED guys - my dealer just told me that he did not get any of the ED cars that were off the boat on June 19, so if our cars were discharged on 26, we have at least a week of wait... I do not want to beleive this. I already scheduled clear bra and detailing appointments and a roadtrip for next weekend :mad:

I'm in DC and the car was discharged in NY port.

No vehicles left the Freedom on June 19th. If they did, they would have been driven off the boat into the ocean. The first batch left on June 25th, in NYC. This isn't news - your car is right on track w/ no delays... Did he ever actually give you the boat's name?

7-10 days customs
1-4 days vpc
1-3 days transport

Bimmerforlife · 07-04-2007, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by gerbs

I don't see how that'd be possible as the Freedom didn't arrive in Charleston, SC until July 1st. Charleston, SC is where vehicles delivered to FL are discharged.

I'm not even sure I was on the Freedom, asked CA, he went into the system and confirmed over the phone with me that my car is due in this Friday or Monday. It's earlier than I thought too. Well see.

MaxL · 07-04-2007, 12:47 PM

Gerbs - cars from 19th were from another ship (I thought that was obvious - much more logical than cars unloaded into the ocean), and they still are not delivered. Cars from Freedom were oficially unloaded on 26 - 7 days later. So if cars from 19th are not there yet now, it makes sense to assume that ED cars from Freedom are not getting here winthin the next 7 days. This is not something I expected, as dealer initially said 7-10 days total, and some other DC-area people from Freedom are already driving their bimmers...

gerbs · 07-04-2007, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MaxL

Gerbs - cars from 19th were from another ship (I thought that was obvious - much more logical than cars unloaded into the ocean), and they still are not delivered. Cars from Freedom were oficially unloaded on 26 - 7 days later. So if cars from 19th are not there yet now, it makes sense to assume that ED cars from Freedom are not getting here winthin the next 7 days. This is not something I expected, as dealer initially said 7-10 days total, and some other DC-area people from Freedom are already driving their bimmers...

I gotcha - I was looking for the connection with your situation and the Freedom and that cleared it up. I realized they were probably from a different ship, that's why I asked if your CA gave you the ship name.

It'd be sweet if our cars floated though.

gerbs · 07-04-2007, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmerforlife

I'm not even sure I was on the Freedom, asked CA, he went into the system and confirmed over the phone with me that my car is due in this Friday or Monday. It's earlier than I thought too. Well see.

Ah.. So nothing came up on WW's site when you entered your VIN?

Bimmerforlife · 07-04-2007, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by gerbs

Ah.. So nothing came up on WW's site when you entered your VIN?

Right, my VIN has never showed up either on the WW and NYKLine sites but dealer told me twice that my car is due by Fri or Mon. All the tracking stuff posted here has not really helped me much. The OC still has me On Route but dealer says it's past VPC by now.

jimbethesda · 07-04-2007, 10:54 PM

My status just changed to at VPC on Owner's Circle. It must have just happened, I checked it a few hours ago and it still said en route.

drphil71 · 07-05-2007, 12:58 AM

just changed to vpc aswell...sounds like monday or tuesday delivery to me.

gbelgian · 07-05-2007, 08:19 AM

My status on OC has also changed to VPC. Interestingly, the status on the 800 is "vehicle is at the port awaiting a shipping vessel". Could this mean, the car is through the VPC and awaiting a truck? I hope so!!!

dbtran · 07-05-2007, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by gbelgian

My status on OC has also changed to VPC. Interestingly, the status on the 800 is "vehicle is at the port awaiting a shipping vessel". Could this mean, the car is through the VPC and awaiting a truck? I hope so!!!

Think your status is behind on the 800 number. Im at the VPC as well.

RacerX64 · 07-05-2007, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dbtran

Think your status is behind on the 800 number. Im at the VPC as well.

Mine on OC still says En Route

800# says awaiting vessel

Oh well

gbelgian · 07-05-2007, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by dbtran

Think your status is behind on the 800 number. Im at the VPC as well.

I don't know what that status means. The customer rep at BMWNA told me they didn't have any information past the port of exit. I'm guessing that the latest status refered to waiting for transportation to get to the VPC.

I've left a message with my CA for some clarifications.

HEY32G · 07-05-2007, 10:24 AM

OK, OC shows my BMW at the SC VPC.

gerbs · 07-05-2007, 11:10 AM

Mine was at the VPC as of last night aswell, but from what I've read on the forums - once the OC displays your status as "At VPC", that really means you're on a truck (assuming your vehicle passed through the VPC without any issues)

OC = 1-2 days behind...

edit: just did a search, and in less than 30 seconds, found this post:

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Originally Posted by rog5878

Car is at the dealer.
The dealer is installing the alarm this afternoon.

OC still lists it at the preparation center.

I will be picking it up early tomorrow afternoon
(barring any last minute emergency meetings at the office)

Can't believe it.

gbelgian · 07-05-2007, 12:45 PM

For the Texas cars, my CA just emailed me to tell me that the Houston cars are shipped to the Port of Houston by boat and then driven to the dealerships. For my car, he claims he has an arrival date for the 8th and then 3-5 days for unloading and trucking to the dealership. Does that "story" seem consistent with what your CA's are telling you?

Why in the H... would they put the cars back on a train to Charleston to be loaded on ships to make it to Houston and then loaded on trucks???

dbtran · 07-05-2007, 12:52 PM

My CA said when they are done at the VPC in SC, they will get trucked to Houston. Time frame was Monday or Tuesday.

HEY32G · 07-05-2007, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by gbelgian

For the Texas cars, my CA just emailed me to tell me that the Houston cars are shipped to the Port of Houston by boat and then driven to the dealerships. For my car, he claims he has an arrival date for the 8th and then 3-5 days for unloading and trucking to the dealership. Does that "story" seem consistent with what your CA's are telling you?

Why in the H... would they put the cars back on a train to Charleston to be loaded on ships to make it to Houston and then loaded on trucks???

NO, I do not think that is correct. My CA (in Houston) has told me it will be put on a truck. The Charleston port is 200 miles from the VPC and Houston is 900 miles from the VPC. No telling how many miles it is from Charleston to Houston by boat! Also, I doubt they would process a car at the VPC and then put it back on a boat, then process it again in Houston. Doesn't make sense.

I've been told to expect my car next Tuesday, Wednesday, or maybe Thursday. I'm planning for Wednesday.

krf335 · 07-05-2007, 01:06 PM

Finally got the call I was waiting for from my CA - My car has been delivered to the dealer, and I take delivery tonight at 6PM!

Seems like it took forever.....

gbelgian · 07-05-2007, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GH32335i

NO, I do not think that is correct. My CA (in Houston) has told me it will be put on a truck. The Charleston port is 200 miles from the VPC and Houston is 900 miles from the VPC. No telling how many miles it is from Charleston to Houston by boat! Also, I doubt they would process a car at the VPC and then put it back on a boat, then process it again in Houston. Doesn't make sense.

I've been told to expect my car next Tuesday, Wednesday, or maybe Thursday. I'm planning for Wednesday.

Thanks dbtran and GH32335i. I'm starting to think that my CA is clueless (and he does not have the excuse of being a good looking blond!). The shipping to port of Houston made no sense to me. I guess I'll have to rely on your CA's better information to guage when the car will make it in. Thanks.

drphil71 · 07-05-2007, 01:33 PM

talked to CA this morning and he told me monday delivery worst case scenario. sounds good to me.

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MaxL Captain 70 Rep 957 Posts Drives: E90 M3, Cayenne T, 991 GT3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Bad news Bad news for all ED guys - my dealer just told me that he did not get any of the ED cars that were off the boat on June 19, so if our cars were discharged on 26, we have at least a week of wait... I do not want to beleive this. I already scheduled clear bra and detailing appointments and a roadtrip for next weekend :mad: I'm in DC and the car was discharged in NY port.
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MaxL Captain 70 Rep 957 Posts Drives: E90 M3, Cayenne T, 991 GT3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Gerbs - cars from 19th were from another ship (I thought that was obvious - much more logical than cars unloaded into the ocean), and they still are not delivered. Cars from Freedom were oficially unloaded on 26 - 7 days later. So if cars from 19th are not there yet now, it makes sense to assume that ED cars from Freedom are not getting here winthin the next 7 days. This is not something I expected, as dealer initially said 7-10 days total, and some other DC-area people from Freedom are already driving their bimmers...
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jimbethesda Colonel 1973 Rep 2,365 Posts Drives: M3 (F80) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Austin iTrader: (0)	My status just changed to at VPC on Owner's Circle. It must have just happened, I checked it a few hours ago and it still said en route. __________________ 2001 330Ci (sold) 2007 335i (sold) 2008 E90 M3 (sold) 2015 M3 (sold) 2022 G83
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07-05-2007, 12:58 AM	#494
drphil71 First Lieutenant 5 Rep 308 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Florida iTrader: (1)	just changed to vpc aswell...sounds like monday or tuesday delivery to me. __________________ E92 335i Sig patent pending...
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07-05-2007, 08:19 AM	#495
gbelgian New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Barbera Red Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	My status on OC has also changed to VPC. Interestingly, the status on the 800 is "vehicle is at the port awaiting a shipping vessel". Could this mean, the car is through the VPC and awaiting a truck? I hope so!!!
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07-05-2007, 10:24 AM	#499
HEY32G Captain 235 Rep 770 Posts Drives: Z4 sdrive35is Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	OK, OC shows my BMW at the SC VPC.
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07-05-2007, 12:45 PM	#501
gbelgian New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Barbera Red Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	For the Texas cars, my CA just emailed me to tell me that the Houston cars are shipped to the Port of Houston by boat and then driven to the dealerships. For my car, he claims he has an arrival date for the 8th and then 3-5 days for unloading and trucking to the dealership. Does that "story" seem consistent with what your CA's are telling you? Why in the H... would they put the cars back on a train to Charleston to be loaded on ships to make it to Houston and then loaded on trucks???
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07-05-2007, 12:52 PM	#502
dbtran Lieutenant 39 Rep 456 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW M5 - Alpine Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (26)	My CA said when they are done at the VPC in SC, they will get trucked to Houston. Time frame was Monday or Tuesday.
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07-05-2007, 01:06 PM	#504
krf335 New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Finally got the call I was waiting for from my CA - My car has been delivered to the dealer, and I take delivery tonight at 6PM! Seems like it took forever..... __________________ 2007 E90 335i, SG, Black Leather, Brushed Aluminum - ZSP, CWP, Sat Nav, Sat Radio
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07-05-2007, 01:33 PM	#506
drphil71 First Lieutenant 5 Rep 308 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Florida iTrader: (1)	talked to CA this morning and he told me monday delivery worst case scenario. sounds good to me. __________________ E92 335i Sig patent pending...
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