[spn]

Originally Posted by Chockley

Good evening everyone. My name is Chris and my E93 should have been on the Falstaff (according to my salesperson and OC). I have been waiting patiently and these threads have been awesome to read - thanks all! I'm a brand spanking new member so I'm still feeling my way around the site. My dealership is in Scottsdale, AZ so I assume that I will take delivery of my vehicle after all of the CA customers. My salesperson told me that my aero kit will be installed at the VPC (along with "installation" of the wind deflector) and the rest of the stuff (illuminated door sills and tint) will be done in Scottsdale. Maybe I'll take delivery by around the 22nd? Do you think I'm being conservative with my estimate?

The VPC work is going to slow your car down. It is always a tough call when it gets held up at the VPC for after market work. For Scottsdale delivery without the VPC work, it should only take seven days for delivery to your dealership. Because you are having work done at the VPC, it is a guess depending on their work load. I think the 22nd is realistic. Someone on one of the other threads, maybe Hudson Leader or Aphrodite Leader (somewhere around that time period), had aftermarket work done at the VPC. The wait was killing him, but I can't remember how long that it took in the end for his car to get through the VPC. You might want to check those threads around that time period for some clues.

[tadow213m]

My dealer gave me an estimated arrival of the 15th, and this is a Cali dealership, do you guys think that the 15th is a realistic date or is that too soon?

[spn]

Originally Posted by tadow213m

My dealer gave me an estimated arrival of the 15th, and this is a Cali dealership, do you guys think that the 15th is a realistic date or is that too soon?

For southern CA it shouldn't be a problem. Northern CA, possibly. If it's a euro delivery, no way.

[tadow213m]

Ya, its southern cali, Pacific BMW, i hope they are right, im loosing my mind here, lol

[spn]

Originally Posted by tadow213m

i hope they are right, im loosing my mind here, lol

That's what is great about these tracking threads. . . we all understand.

[sofaonasock]

Originally Posted by tadow213m

Ya, its southern cali, Pacific BMW, i hope they are right, im loosing my mind here, lol

Has your vehicle arrived at the VPC yet?

According to my CA, despite unloading from Falstaff, my vehicle is still awaiting transfer to VPC.

[tadow213m]

I have not yet checked in with my dealership to get a status but I think i might give them a call over the weekend to allow for some time from VPC to them, i figure i dont have any mods or anything to be installed so hopefully it will be quick.... I will definitely post some updates as soon as i have them though.

[JerryR]

Originally Posted by sofaonasock

Has your vehicle arrived at the VPC yet?

According to my CA, despite unloading from Falstaff, my vehicle is still awaiting transfer to VPC.

Strange. The dock and the Oxnard VPC are only about a mile apart, so unless our cars are just sitting in the huge parking lot at PH, your CA may not have the most accurate information.

Also, GRAND VENUS and KASSEL are due to dock today, with a lot more BMWs/Minis, so I would think they would need to make room and get the FALSTAFF's cars processed ASAP. At least one could hope...

[sofaonasock]

Originally Posted by JerryR

Strange. The dock and the Oxnard VPC are only about a mile apart, so unless our cars are just sitting in the huge parking lot at PH, your CA may not have the most accurate information.

Also, GRAND VENUS and KASSEL are due to dock today, with a lot more BMWs/Minis, so I would think they would need to make room and get the FALSTAFF's cars processed ASAP. At least one could hope...

Does anyone know how to track a vehicle once it has left the VPC?

I read somewhere that BMW uses Waggoners Trucking for transport.

However, the tracking via VIN doesn't seem to work on Waggoners Trucking's website...

[Chockley]

Originally Posted by spn

The VPC work is going to slow your car down. It is always a tough call when it gets held up at the VPC for after market work. For Scottsdale delivery without the VPC work, it should only take seven days for delivery to your dealership. Because you are having work done at the VPC, it is a guess depending on their work load. I think the 22nd is realistic. Someone on one of the other threads, maybe Hudson Leader or Aphrodite Leader (somewhere around that time period), had aftermarket work done at the VPC. The wait was killing him, but I can't remember how long that it took in the end for his car to get through the VPC. You might want to check those threads around that time period for some clues.

Thanks so much for the information, spn. This is the third BMW I've ordered ('02 330ci, '04 330ci) - so I've grown accustomed to waiting - but this is the first one I have actually tracked. Your insight is very helpful.

[spn]

Originally Posted by sofaonasock

Does anyone know how to track a vehicle once it has left the VPC?

I read somewhere that BMW uses Waggoners Trucking for transport.

However, the tracking via VIN doesn't seem to work on Waggoners Trucking's website...

Here it is. Call them tomorrow with your VIN. They are even open until noontime on Saturdays:

Wagoneer's Trucking toll free #: 1-800-449-3195.

Give them your VIN. They can tell you if your car has been released to them for trucking, and if it has, they can tell you where the truck is and when it will reach the dealership. They have great customer service.

[tadow213m]

Just got off the phone with the dealership and it looks like my car might arrive TODAY!!!, so hopefully if it gets there early enough today than I will be able to pick it up tonite after work.

[sofaonasock]

Originally Posted by tadow213m

Just got off the phone with the dealership and it looks like my car might arrive TODAY!!!, so hopefully if it gets there early enough today than I will be able to pick it up tonite after work.

Where in California are you located?

...out of curiosity, what does the 800 # and BMW OC website say for your vehicle's current status?

[JerryR]

Originally Posted by sofaonasock

Where in California are you located?

...out of curiosity, what does the 800 # and BMW OC website say for your vehicle's current status?

The OC is now showing my car at the Vehicle Preparation Center.

[Chockley]

Originally Posted by spn

I know in the case of my cars, they install the Sirius radio antenna at the VPC. I think they do the clear coat, too, and I read on the Hudson Leader thread of a guy waiting for a spoiler install at the VPC.

Yeah, that guy on the Hudson Leader thread (who was having a spoiler added at the VPC) had to wait quite a while - 2+ weeks - for delivery of his car at the dealership. I got the aero kit; I may be the last person reporting "ownership" on this thread.

[tadow213m]

Im in Glendale, CA, and the 1800 number still says my cars waiting at the port, LOL, so its way off and thats why I called the dealership and they gave me the more current information and possible arrival date of today.

[JerryR]

I just got off the phone with my CA. My car is due to arrive at the dealership (Niello BMW, Sacramento) some time tomorrow (3/14). It's getting detailed on Saturday, and I have a 10:00AM appointment on Sunday to pick it up!!!

I'll post pics afterwards.

[Chockley]

Originally Posted by JerryR

I just got off the phone with my CA. My car is due to arrive at the dealership (Niello BMW, Sacramento) some time tomorrow (3/14). It's getting detailed on Saturday, and I have a 10:00AM appointment on Sunday to pick it up!!!

I'll post pics afterwards.

Congrats! I look forward to seeing some pics!

[tadow213m]

Does it really take an entire day to detail and finalize everything before pick up? Or is it possible to pick up your car the same day it arrives?

[arorts]

Hey Folks:

My dealership just called me to tell me that my car just arrived today!
The dealership is located in San Francisco, CA.

Now it's time to enjoy the car!!

[JerryR]

Originally Posted by tadow213m

Does it really take an entire day to detail and finalize everything before pick up? Or is it possible to pick up your car the same day it arrives?

From what I've seen, the answer is no. In my case, however, the detail work is a part of the deal I made with my CA, and he needs the car for about a day to complete (along with all of the PDI work).

If I didn't have this done, I'm guessing I could have picked up the car tomorrow night.

[tadow213m]

I picked her up today in the afternoon! So far im still trying to figure out all the gadgets and toys But all i have to say is....WOW, i love it!!! Soon as i put on my Asanti wheels I will have some pics up.....