ALL ABOARD EMDEN - Departing Nov 29th?

indian · 12-12-2006, 05:33 PM

got some fresh info from my CA, he looked on centernet, my car is supposed to hit port on the 17th, he has no way of determining what vessel it is on, says my car is on priority 1 to be unloaded, he will personaly call bmw prep center and have it released in 1 day and try to get it into the dealership on the 21st;

i am not sure if all this is really possible. what do you guys think???

and my last questions, am i on the emden.....; do you think i will ever find out.....

DrDomer · 12-12-2006, 07:55 PM

Got no clue why he can tell you when it should hit port, but not be able to tell you what ship it's on. Seems counterintuitive. As far as getting it to you that quick, I think he's a little naive, and maybe blowing some smoke up your arse. Good luck though, I hope he's right.

Hsv-Dan · 12-18-2006, 09:00 AM

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Emden is running late... KLine expects it into Charleston on Dec 18th and Baltimore Dec 20th.. :mad: Looks like our cars won't make it by Christmas.

Not to mention it looks like the ship is going to take a break in the Azores. WTF? Why not take a stop in the Bahamas why you guys are at it.

She's at the dock! Starts unloading at 7:00 am. Still won't make X-mas for me, dealer delivery supposed to be 23rd or 24th. Right.

Dan

DrDomer · 12-18-2006, 10:45 AM

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She's at the dock! Starts unloading at 7:00 am. Still won't make X-mas for me, dealer delivery supposed to be 23rd or 24th. Right.

You'll get your's sooner than me... at least I would assume Alabama would get cars quicker than Iowa. I'm hoping for a Happy New Year!

indian · 12-18-2006, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Hsv-Dan

She's at the dock! Starts unloading at 7:00 am. Still won't make X-mas for me, dealer delivery supposed to be 23rd or 24th. Right.

Dan

Why does my CA keep telling me that he can probably get my car released today and deliver by Thursday or Friday of this week......... he seems so certain. i hope he is not setting me up for a big let down.

DrDomer · 12-18-2006, 01:39 PM

Where do you live? That seems awfully quick. If you do get it that quick... I'll be letting my CA know. I'm planning by New Year's... That way I can be let down when it gets hung up in the Vehicle Processing Center for 2 weeks.

indian · 12-18-2006, 02:39 PM

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Where do you live? That seems awfully quick. If you do get it that quick... I'll be letting my CA know. I'm planning by New Year's... That way I can be let down when it gets hung up in the Vehicle Processing Center for 2 weeks.

I live in Dayton, Ohio.........; i am going to try to hold my CA to this.....

DrDomer · 12-18-2006, 02:46 PM

I just emailed mine... I'll post when I get info...BTW, I'm in Iowa.

Hsv-Dan · 12-18-2006, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by indian

Why does my CA keep telling me that he can probably get my car released today and deliver by Thursday or Friday of this week......... he seems so certain. i hope he is not setting me up for a big let down.

Would Dayton be serviced from Charleston? What about Iowa? The ship is due in Baltimore on the 20th. What areas do they support?

iranoff · 12-18-2006, 07:14 PM

I talked to my dealer today and he said my car was already in Spartanburg and should be on the truck headed to B'ham some time tomorrow. He said barring any trucking problems I would definitely have my car before Christmas.

I am so excited....I really feel like a kid waiting on Santa :-) Fortunately I am on vacation for the next two weeks after Christmas. I'm thinking road trip.

DrDomer · 12-18-2006, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Hsv-Dan

Would Dayton be serviced from Charleston? What about Iowa? The ship is due in Baltimore on the 20th. What areas do they support?

Good question. I have no clue. Seems Charleston 1042 miles) really not further away than Baltimore (854 miles) to Iowa. If it is going to be till the 20the to get off... that will blow.

Either way I'm expecting delivery next week.

Hsv-Dan · 12-18-2006, 07:39 PM

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I talked to my dealer today and he said my car was already in Spartanburg and should be on the truck headed to B'ham some time tomorrow. He said barring any trucking problems I would definitely have my car before Christmas.

The ship landed at Charleston this moring, about 1:30. Hard to believe your car has moved that much today. I'm hoping your guy is right, but afraid he is not up to date.

I have a trip to Louisville this weekend, would love to do it in the 335, but really expect to see the car mid next week.

iranoff · 12-18-2006, 07:45 PM

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The ship landed at Charleston this moring, about 1:30. Hard to believe your car has moved that much today. I'm hoping your guy is right, but afraid he is not up to date.

I have a trip to Louisville this weekend, would love to do it in the 335, but really expect to see the car mid next week.

My rep assures me that he is up to date on the info. He said it went by train to Spartanburg PC earlier today and it usually takes one day there before it is loaded on a truck. I wouldn't think it would take more than a couple of days to get to B'ham.....even making stops along the way.

DrDomer · 12-18-2006, 07:55 PM

My dealer really had no guesses. Figured it would be a week before car is delivered to me. I suppose the day after Christmas would be ok I wouldn't have the post-Christmas blues!

Hsv-Dan · 12-18-2006, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by iranoff

My rep assures me that he is up to date on the info. He said it went by train to Spartanburg PC earlier today and it usually takes one day there before it is loaded on a truck. I wouldn't think it would take more than a couple of days to get to B'ham.....even making stops along the way.

I'd love to be surprised that way, I'm only 90 minutes further north!

iranoff · 12-19-2006, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Hsv-Dan

I'd love to be surprised that way, I'm only 90 minutes further north!

Maybe ours will be on the same truck :-)

quickdraw_mcg · 12-19-2006, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by iranoff

My rep assures me that he is up to date on the info. He said it went by train to Spartanburg PC earlier today and it usually takes one day there before it is loaded on a truck. I wouldn't think it would take more than a couple of days to get to B'ham.....even making stops along the way.

I your rep is right too. I'm right above Atlanta. Should know for sure by tomorrow if Santa Claus is on time.

Hsv-Dan · 12-19-2006, 10:56 AM

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I'm right above Atlanta. Should know for sure by tomorrow if Santa Claus is on time.

You are close enough to Road Atlanta to make me jealous. This car will be a blast there, once it gets a few miles on it and a few suspension tweaks.

My sig pic is in the middle of turn four in my old M coupe. These days I go to Barber for that type of fun, but I need to get back to RA for that back straight and the drop to the front straight.

DrDomer · 12-19-2006, 11:36 AM

This part is tough. No tracking available! The wait is killing me!

indian · 12-19-2006, 04:43 PM

Update, my CA just called, my ship is not in port yet, he now says 21st arrival date on port, can my car still be on the emden, or is it now certain that it is not emden. so looks like i will get it the week after christmas, what can i say. i will have a happy new year and also a merry christmas. wish the tracking was a little more accurate.

Hsv-Dan · 12-19-2006, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by indian

Update, my CA just called, my ship is not in port yet, he now says 21st arrival date on port, can my car still be on the emden, or is it now certain that it is not emden. so looks like i will get it the week after christmas, what can i say. i will have a happy new year and also a merry christmas. wish the tracking was a little more accurate.

The Emden left Charleston Monday evening for Baltimore, if you're serviced from there, it could still be on the Emden. Kline still shows the 20th as the arrival date.

quickdraw_mcg · 12-20-2006, 12:54 PM

Any new word on delivery?

My CA is supposed to call me back, still waiting.

800# says it is a awaiting a shipping vessell.

Hope it means a truck.

12-12-2006, 05:33 PM	#45
indian New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 328xi Sedan White Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: McLean, VA iTrader: (0)	got some fresh info from my CA, he looked on centernet, my car is supposed to hit port on the 17th, he has no way of determining what vessel it is on, says my car is on priority 1 to be unloaded, he will personaly call bmw prep center and have it released in 1 day and try to get it into the dealership on the 21st; i am not sure if all this is really possible. what do you guys think??? and my last questions, am i on the emden.....; do you think i will ever find out.....
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12-12-2006, 07:55 PM	#46
DrDomer Major 43 Rep 1,349 Posts Drives: 2004 330ci ZHP, 1999 Miata Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	Got no clue why he can tell you when it should hit port, but not be able to tell you what ship it's on. Seems counterintuitive. As far as getting it to you that quick, I think he's a little naive, and maybe blowing some smoke up your arse. Good luck though, I hope he's right. __________________ Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves. ~Albert Einstein
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12-18-2006, 01:39 PM	#50
DrDomer Major 43 Rep 1,349 Posts Drives: 2004 330ci ZHP, 1999 Miata Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	Where do you live? That seems awfully quick. If you do get it that quick... I'll be letting my CA know. I'm planning by New Year's... That way I can be let down when it gets hung up in the Vehicle Processing Center for 2 weeks. __________________ Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves. ~Albert Einstein
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12-18-2006, 02:46 PM	#52
DrDomer Major 43 Rep 1,349 Posts Drives: 2004 330ci ZHP, 1999 Miata Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	I just emailed mine... I'll post when I get info...BTW, I'm in Iowa. __________________ Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves. ~Albert Einstein
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12-18-2006, 07:14 PM	#54
iranoff New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL iTrader: (0)	The best Christmas present I talked to my dealer today and he said my car was already in Spartanburg and should be on the truck headed to B'ham some time tomorrow. He said barring any trucking problems I would definitely have my car before Christmas. I am so excited....I really feel like a kid waiting on Santa :-) Fortunately I am on vacation for the next two weeks after Christmas. I'm thinking road trip.
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12-18-2006, 07:55 PM	#58
DrDomer Major 43 Rep 1,349 Posts Drives: 2004 330ci ZHP, 1999 Miata Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	My dealer really had no guesses. Figured it would be a week before car is delivered to me. I suppose the day after Christmas would be ok I wouldn't have the post-Christmas blues! __________________ Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves. ~Albert Einstein
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12-19-2006, 11:36 AM	#63
DrDomer Major 43 Rep 1,349 Posts Drives: 2004 330ci ZHP, 1999 Miata Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	This part is tough. No tracking available! The wait is killing me! __________________ Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves. ~Albert Einstein
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12-19-2006, 04:43 PM	#64
indian New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 328xi Sedan White Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: McLean, VA iTrader: (0)	Update, my CA just called, my ship is not in port yet, he now says 21st arrival date on port, can my car still be on the emden, or is it now certain that it is not emden. so looks like i will get it the week after christmas, what can i say. i will have a happy new year and also a merry christmas. wish the tracking was a little more accurate.
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12-20-2006, 12:54 PM	#66
quickdraw_mcg Quickdraw 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 335i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gainesville, Georgia iTrader: (0)	Any new word on delivery? My CA is supposed to call me back, still waiting. 800# says it is a awaiting a shipping vessell. Hope it means a truck.
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