who is on the "RYUJIN"?

BuckJon · 03-20-2007, 07:12 PM

I finally heard back from someone at BMW and they said it is still showing as going through customs. I am supposed to call back tomorrow to find out more hopefully.

andy92782 · 03-20-2007, 07:14 PM

I suspect it's the same deal as mine (customs). Good thing I didn't try to smuggle those Cohibas back in the trunk or it'd take even longer.

4-series · 03-20-2007, 08:33 PM

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latest est scheudle

Baltimore Dep 2/28
Panama Pacific Side 3/6
San Diego Arr 3/13
San Diego Dep 3/14
Port Hueneme Arr 3/17
VPC/VDC Complete 3/20
Dealer 3/22 (los angeles)

hey it looks like i was right on for 3/22! (or maybe if we are lucky)

the wait is killing me too.

SanFranDan · 03-21-2007, 11:56 AM

I picked up my car yesterday afternoon. I did not take Euro delivery.

SanFranDan · 03-21-2007, 12:15 PM

The funny thing is that the OC says mine is still in final proccessing center.

BuckJon · 03-21-2007, 02:03 PM

Looks like I still have a few days to wait. Apparently my car is still going through customs which means it still has to go through the VPC and then wait for a truck down to San Diego. Glad at least some of you guys have gotten your cars off this boat. =)

anu335i · 03-21-2007, 06:04 PM

I'm FINALLY on a truck...hopefully pick up tomorrow or Friday at the latest!

vkk · 03-21-2007, 06:15 PM

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SanFranDan, did you do European Delivery? I am trying to figure out if the ED cars are delayed due to lower priority (we payed for our cars already so no incentive to rush)..

It's not lower priority. Apparently, if they have been driven, they are considered "used" and go through different import requirements and actually require an inspection whereas the new cars are bulk approved. I may have the exact details/terminology wrong, but it's something along this angle.

4-series · 03-22-2007, 01:58 AM

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It's not lower priority. Apparently, if they have been driven, they are considered "used" and go through different import requirements and actually require an inspection whereas the new cars are bulk approved. I may have the exact details/terminology wrong, but it's something along this angle.

Interesting explanation and makes a lot of sense. Something to not for ED'ers..
Wait an additional week for a car you have paid for or have been paying for the last 2 months

4-series · 03-22-2007, 02:01 AM

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I'm FINALLY on a truck...hopefully pick up tomorrow or Friday at the latest!

How can you tell? All my CA tells me is that it does not that VPC got it. I am assuming it is stuck in customs. What is there to inspect on a car that has 9 miles on it... hehe

vkk · 03-22-2007, 08:42 AM

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Interesting explanation and makes a lot of sense. Something to not for ED'ers..
Wait an additional week for a car you have paid for or have been paying for the last 2 months

My CA did tell me that it takes 1-2 weeks to clear customs and get trucked out. At first I thought he was just giving the worst case scenario, but it looks like he was somewhat accurate.

anu335i · 03-22-2007, 09:15 AM

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How can you tell? All my CA tells me is that it does not that VPC got it. I am assuming it is stuck in customs. What is there to inspect on a car that has 9 miles on it... hehe

That bites...my CA informed me a couple of days ago that the car was released to a trucking company. Should arrive today, with pickup likely tomorrow am!

anu335i · 03-22-2007, 07:24 PM

Picking up tomorrow!

4-series · 03-22-2007, 10:41 PM

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Picking up tomorrow!

Great news. did you do European Delivery?

anu335i · 03-23-2007, 01:17 AM

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Great news. did you do European Delivery?

No ED...wish I had, though. Gives me an excuse to do it on my next go-around!

4-series · 03-23-2007, 01:27 AM

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No ED...wish I had, though. Gives me an excuse to do it on my next go-around!

I guess it is going to be another week since we (ED'ers) get our cars since we are 2nd in priority from BMW's perspective (car already paid for) and also customs takes more time since they have to do their due diligence on cars that have been delivered in EU.

Something to consider in planning your ED...

4-series · 03-23-2007, 09:41 PM

Great news! Car is on the truck and should be at the dealer tomorrow morning.

vkk · 03-26-2007, 02:54 PM

Any news from anyone? I can't believe people in SoCal haven't received their cars yet

krapnoj · 03-26-2007, 10:22 PM

There is a roadblock currently being held by a group of sea lions... better pack some cans of tuna!

andy92782 · 03-27-2007, 12:24 AM

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Any news from anyone? I can't believe people in SoCal haven't received their cars yet

I called my dealer today and they said my car was finally admitted to the VPC this morning. This is ridiculous. In fact, just today I received in the mail a letter from BMWFS stating that I needed to send them proof of insurance for my lease because I hadn't done so yet... Uhh, DUH! I don't have the friggen car! I also got another letter from them asking why I hadn't activated BMW Assist yet.

It's been two months to the day since I dropped my car off. I'm as patient of a person as anyone I know and even this is trying me...

4-series · 03-27-2007, 01:12 AM

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Any news from anyone? I can't believe people in SoCal haven't received their cars yet

Finally got my car today...

vkk · 03-27-2007, 02:38 AM

Congrats, good to hear

03-20-2007, 07:12 PM	#67
BuckJon First Lieutenant 19 Rep 364 Posts Drives: '07 335i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	I finally heard back from someone at BMW and they said it is still showing as going through customs. I am supposed to call back tomorrow to find out more hopefully. __________________ Turtles Run
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03-20-2007, 07:14 PM	#68
andy92782 Private First Class 8 Rep 164 Posts Drives: '10 C2S, '04 4Runner 4x4 V8 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: OC, CA iTrader: (0)	I suspect it's the same deal as mine (customs). Good thing I didn't try to smuggle those Cohibas back in the trunk or it'd take even longer.
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03-21-2007, 11:56 AM	#70
SanFranDan SanFranDan 2 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2007 X3 in Highland Green Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	I picked up my car yesterday afternoon. I did not take Euro delivery.
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03-21-2007, 12:15 PM	#71
SanFranDan SanFranDan 2 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2007 X3 in Highland Green Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	The funny thing is that the OC says mine is still in final proccessing center.
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03-21-2007, 02:03 PM	#72
BuckJon First Lieutenant 19 Rep 364 Posts Drives: '07 335i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	Looks like I still have a few days to wait. Apparently my car is still going through customs which means it still has to go through the VPC and then wait for a truck down to San Diego. Glad at least some of you guys have gotten your cars off this boat. =) __________________ Turtles Run
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03-21-2007, 06:04 PM	#73
anu335i Private 3 Rep 77 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	I'm FINALLY on a truck...hopefully pick up tomorrow or Friday at the latest! __________________ 335i Coupe Monaco Blue/Saddle/Aluminum, ZPP, ZSP, Nav, Step, Heated Seats
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03-22-2007, 07:24 PM	#79
anu335i Private 3 Rep 77 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Picking up tomorrow! __________________ 335i Coupe Monaco Blue/Saddle/Aluminum, ZPP, ZSP, Nav, Step, Heated Seats
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03-23-2007, 09:41 PM	#83
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03-26-2007, 02:54 PM	#84
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