Vessel Franconia Departing 6/4 for the East Coast

vapordoc · 06-20-2007, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodrigo

I spoke with my CA and he said that I should be able to pick my car up tomorrow evening or Friday morning at the latest. From my experience with him I'm not taking this too seriously but I have my hopes up. I'll let you guys know if I hear anything more trustworthy.

Definitely keep us informed.

Digitalinkartist · 06-21-2007, 12:35 AM

Just checked the 1800# and I got "vehicle awaiting vessel", So I logged onto the "BMW Vehicle Tracking Page" and My car is listed there as "At vehicle preparation center". So I guess only a few more days left.

Grimace · 06-21-2007, 06:41 AM

ya im lucky cause i know my CA from the old school honda racing days lol. but hes telling theyre "expecting" it this weekend. he used "expecting" loosely so he couldnt really give a guarantee. also im stuck in nebraska =(

vapordoc · 06-21-2007, 07:07 AM

Mine shows up "At Prepartion Center" as well on the OC website.
I take that as good news knowing how far behind the OC has proven itself to be. I'm optimistically translating the OC as meaning my car is on its way to the dealer.

Since Rodrigo is in FL and may get a Friday arrival; I'm assuming a weekend arrival for Digitalinkartist in Nebraska and myself in Houston isn't an impossibility...especially since those estimates are in agreement from different sources.
I have to go to my dealer tomorrow morning to take care of some paperwork so maybe I'll get some info then. I'll keep all informed.

Banyan · 06-21-2007, 07:51 AM

OC finally says I am at prep center too. My Houston CA is being tight-lipped about things. Oh well.

vapordoc · 06-21-2007, 12:39 PM

Now the 800 # is saying "In Transit" versus the "Awaiting a shipping vessle" yesterday. My assumption is that "In Transit" means it's on the way to H-Town.

Digitalinkartist · 06-21-2007, 03:10 PM

Just got the call from my SA.... She is prepped and ready for Pick-Up.
Can I get a "HELL YEAH"???

Ok, time to light a fire under my ride to the dealer.

Grimace · 06-21-2007, 04:05 PM

i just called my CA and i got an ETA of the 24th. sooooo sunday isnt too bad. i guess i can deal

vapordoc · 06-21-2007, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Digitalinkartist

Just got the call from my SA.... She is prepped and ready for Pick-Up.
Can I get a "HELL YEAH"???

Ok, time to light a fire under my ride to the dealer.

I'll give ya a "HELL YEAH!"
:rocks:

vapordoc · 06-21-2007, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

After it makes it to the port...the 800 number will say in transit even if you have pick up your car from the dealership...I got my car delivered and the 800 number still says in transit as of yesterday!!!!!!!!!!!

From the Vessel Integrity thread...

vapordoc · 06-22-2007, 12:56 PM

Had to stop by the dealership to take care of some business today with terminating my old lease.
Talked to my CA who said the car may arrive today, but most likely tomorrow. He said if it gets there early enough on Saturday I may be able to pick it up in the afternoon.
Anybody else with an update?
I also scoped the place out when I was done talking to my CA. Made the rounds on the lot including the back hoping my car might actually be there already. No luck, but they must have gotten a truck of M Coupes and a couple of other e92 335's.

Rodrigo · 06-22-2007, 02:06 PM

My CA told me that my car came in this morning

, but that it won't be ready for delivery until tomorrow morning.

I was hoping to have it tonight, but what the hell. Can't wait till tomorrow!

Crazy Bimmer · 06-22-2007, 03:02 PM

You guys are lucky that your dealers are open on Sundays. Ours arent and I have to wait till Monday!

vapordoc · 06-23-2007, 03:21 PM

Just heard from my CA. Car just arrived (around 3pm CST) so it won't be ready today.

Picking it up Monday afternoon.

May sneak by the dealership tonight or tomorrow and sneak a peek.

vapordoc · 06-23-2007, 08:36 PM

Can't pick it up until Monday but couldn't resist running by and seeing if it was actually there.

It was! :rocks:

Looks awesome (despite the poor quality of the photos in the rain). Can't wait until Monday.

Crazy Bimmer · 06-23-2007, 09:41 PM

So are you worried that they took off all the plastic off so people could test drive your car all weekend?

J/k!!

She looks sexy!

vapordoc · 06-23-2007, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Bimmer

So are you worried that they took off all the plastic off so people could test drive your car all weekend?

J/k!!

She looks sexy!

I did send an email stating I did not want anybody to test drive the car. My CA assured me he would never allow that.
We'll see...

Crazy Bimmer · 06-24-2007, 05:26 PM

YES! My buddy asked me if i wanted to take a ride (28 miles away) to the dealer to see if my car was there. I said SURE!

Well well, here she is! Too bad the dealer is closed on Sundays, but I will be picking her up tomorrow!

Had a SOLD tag on it too... i felt special. Shipping blocks make it look like a 335xi.

vapordoc · 06-24-2007, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Bimmer

YES! My buddy asked me if i wanted to take a ride (28 miles away) to the dealer to see if my car was there. I said SURE!

Well well, here she is! Too bad the dealer is closed on Sundays, but I will be picking her up tomorrow!

Had a SOLD tag on it too... i felt special. Shipping blocks make it look like a 335xi.

Gorgeous!

Looks like we'll both be picking our cars up on the same day.

Love the Saddle Brown...my wife had that on her bimmer and it always garnered compliments.
Didn't know you were getting the MT...sweet!

Crazy Bimmer · 06-24-2007, 05:50 PM

Yea man, its weird how our experiences were so similar throughout this whole thing!

Its been a pleasure.

vapordoc · 06-24-2007, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Bimmer

Yea man, its weird how our experiences were so similar throughout this whole thing!

Its been a pleasure.

True...we've had very similar experiences.

I think we both even ordered our cars on the exact same day. Cars started and finished production at the same time. They got on the same boat to come across the Atlantic and finally we are picking them up on the same day; you in Chicago and me in Houston. Crazy...

Even crazier is that I saw another post of yours a couple of weeks ago concerning how to take your dog around in the car. I happened to pick up a new puppy around the same time.

Hope you enjoy your ride.

A pleasure indeed....

Crazy Bimmer · 06-24-2007, 07:13 PM

Did you get rid of the puppy yet? I had to find her a new home since my nephew was really allergic to her.

Plus to be honest, i didnt have as much time as i thought to take care of her. Shes in a better home now and gets much more attention.

Now, stop stalking me

06-21-2007, 12:35 AM	#46
Digitalinkartist MrSixSpeed 41 Rep 920 Posts Drives: e92 Garage Queen Join Date: May 2007 Location: ATL iTrader: (4)	Just checked the 1800# and I got "vehicle awaiting vessel", So I logged onto the "BMW Vehicle Tracking Page" and My car is listed there as "At vehicle preparation center". So I guess only a few more days left.
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06-21-2007, 06:41 AM	#47
Grimace Private First Class 3 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 335iiiii Join Date: May 2007 Location: sad iTrader: (0)	ya im lucky cause i know my CA from the old school honda racing days lol. but hes telling theyre "expecting" it this weekend. he used "expecting" loosely so he couldnt really give a guarantee. also im stuck in nebraska =(
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06-21-2007, 07:07 AM	#48
vapordoc Private First Class 3 Rep 160 Posts Drives: Range Rover Sport Supercharged Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Mine shows up "At Prepartion Center" as well on the OC website. I take that as good news knowing how far behind the OC has proven itself to be. I'm optimistically translating the OC as meaning my car is on its way to the dealer. Since Rodrigo is in FL and may get a Friday arrival; I'm assuming a weekend arrival for Digitalinkartist in Nebraska and myself in Houston isn't an impossibility...especially since those estimates are in agreement from different sources. I have to go to my dealer tomorrow morning to take care of some paperwork so maybe I'll get some info then. I'll keep all informed. __________________ Started Prod 5/17 \| Finshed Prod 5/23 \| Arrival at Bremerhaven 5/29 \| In Transit 6/5 \| Arrival @ Charleston 6/16 \| Arrival @ Dealer 6/23 \| Picked up 6/25 with Hand Play shortly thereafter 07 335i Coupe \| Black Sapphire w/ Coral Red & Gray Pop Wood \| Step \| Paddles \| ZSP \| ZPP \| Sat Nav \| 6FL iPod \| Sirius \| HS \| CA
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06-21-2007, 07:51 AM	#49
Banyan New Member 1 Rep 15 Posts Drives: e93 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	OC finally says I am at prep center too. My Houston CA is being tight-lipped about things. Oh well.
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06-21-2007, 12:39 PM	#50
vapordoc Private First Class 3 Rep 160 Posts Drives: Range Rover Sport Supercharged Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Now the 800 # is saying "In Transit" versus the "Awaiting a shipping vessle" yesterday. My assumption is that "In Transit" means it's on the way to H-Town. __________________ Started Prod 5/17 \| Finshed Prod 5/23 \| Arrival at Bremerhaven 5/29 \| In Transit 6/5 \| Arrival @ Charleston 6/16 \| Arrival @ Dealer 6/23 \| Picked up 6/25 with Hand Play shortly thereafter 07 335i Coupe \| Black Sapphire w/ Coral Red & Gray Pop Wood \| Step \| Paddles \| ZSP \| ZPP \| Sat Nav \| 6FL iPod \| Sirius \| HS \| CA
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06-21-2007, 03:10 PM	#51
Digitalinkartist MrSixSpeed 41 Rep 920 Posts Drives: e92 Garage Queen Join Date: May 2007 Location: ATL iTrader: (4)	UPDATE!!! Just got the call from my SA.... She is prepped and ready for Pick-Up. Can I get a "HELL YEAH"??? Ok, time to light a fire under my ride to the dealer.
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06-21-2007, 04:05 PM	#52
Grimace Private First Class 3 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 335iiiii Join Date: May 2007 Location: sad iTrader: (0)	i just called my CA and i got an ETA of the 24th. sooooo sunday isnt too bad. i guess i can deal
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06-22-2007, 12:56 PM	#55
vapordoc Private First Class 3 Rep 160 Posts Drives: Range Rover Sport Supercharged Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Had to stop by the dealership to take care of some business today with terminating my old lease. Talked to my CA who said the car may arrive today, but most likely tomorrow. He said if it gets there early enough on Saturday I may be able to pick it up in the afternoon. Anybody else with an update? I also scoped the place out when I was done talking to my CA. Made the rounds on the lot including the back hoping my car might actually be there already. No luck, but they must have gotten a truck of M Coupes and a couple of other e92 335's. __________________ Started Prod 5/17 \| Finshed Prod 5/23 \| Arrival at Bremerhaven 5/29 \| In Transit 6/5 \| Arrival @ Charleston 6/16 \| Arrival @ Dealer 6/23 \| Picked up 6/25 with Hand Play shortly thereafter 07 335i Coupe \| Black Sapphire w/ Coral Red & Gray Pop Wood \| Step \| Paddles \| ZSP \| ZPP \| Sat Nav \| 6FL iPod \| Sirius \| HS \| CA
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06-22-2007, 02:06 PM	#56
Rodrigo First Lieutenant 15 Rep 311 Posts Drives: 335i Convertible Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Miami, FL (Kendall) iTrader: (1)	My CA told me that my car came in this morning , but that it won't be ready for delivery until tomorrow morning. I was hoping to have it tonight, but what the hell. Can't wait till tomorrow!
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06-22-2007, 03:02 PM	#57
Crazy Bimmer The Jesal 408 Rep 5,858 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago IL iTrader: (20) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	You guys are lucky that your dealers are open on Sundays. Ours arent and I have to wait till Monday! __________________ 2009 E90 M3 - SOLD
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06-23-2007, 03:21 PM	#58
vapordoc Private First Class 3 Rep 160 Posts Drives: Range Rover Sport Supercharged Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Just heard from my CA. Car just arrived (around 3pm CST) so it won't be ready today. Picking it up Monday afternoon. May sneak by the dealership tonight or tomorrow and sneak a peek. __________________ Started Prod 5/17 \| Finshed Prod 5/23 \| Arrival at Bremerhaven 5/29 \| In Transit 6/5 \| Arrival @ Charleston 6/16 \| Arrival @ Dealer 6/23 \| Picked up 6/25 with Hand Play shortly thereafter 07 335i Coupe \| Black Sapphire w/ Coral Red & Gray Pop Wood \| Step \| Paddles \| ZSP \| ZPP \| Sat Nav \| 6FL iPod \| Sirius \| HS \| CA
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06-23-2007, 08:36 PM	#59
vapordoc Private First Class 3 Rep 160 Posts Drives: Range Rover Sport Supercharged Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Snapped some shots of car on lot... Can't pick it up until Monday but couldn't resist running by and seeing if it was actually there. It was! :rocks: Looks awesome (despite the poor quality of the photos in the rain). Can't wait until Monday. Attached Images __________________ Started Prod 5/17 \| Finshed Prod 5/23 \| Arrival at Bremerhaven 5/29 \| In Transit 6/5 \| Arrival @ Charleston 6/16 \| Arrival @ Dealer 6/23 \| Picked up 6/25 with Hand Play shortly thereafter 07 335i Coupe \| Black Sapphire w/ Coral Red & Gray Pop Wood \| Step \| Paddles \| ZSP \| ZPP \| Sat Nav \| 6FL iPod \| Sirius \| HS \| CA
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Crazy Bimmer The Jesal 408 Rep 5,858 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago IL iTrader: (20) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	So are you worried that they took off all the plastic off so people could test drive your car all weekend? J/k!! She looks sexy! __________________ 2009 E90 M3 - SOLD
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Crazy Bimmer The Jesal 408 Rep 5,858 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago IL iTrader: (20) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	YES! My buddy asked me if i wanted to take a ride (28 miles away) to the dealer to see if my car was there. I said SURE! Well well, here she is! Too bad the dealer is closed on Sundays, but I will be picking her up tomorrow! Had a SOLD tag on it too... i felt special. Shipping blocks make it look like a 335xi. __________________ 2009 E90 M3 - SOLD
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Crazy Bimmer The Jesal 408 Rep 5,858 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago IL iTrader: (20) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	Yea man, its weird how our experiences were so similar throughout this whole thing! Its been a pleasure. __________________ 2009 E90 M3 - SOLD
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Crazy Bimmer The Jesal 408 Rep 5,858 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago IL iTrader: (20) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	Did you get rid of the puppy yet? I had to find her a new home since my nephew was really allergic to her. Plus to be honest, i didnt have as much time as i thought to take care of her. Shes in a better home now and gets much more attention. Now, stop stalking me __________________ 2009 E90 M3 - SOLD
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