Anybody else in VPC limbo?

Nelrock · 10-27-2010, 08:01 AM

I've been stuck at the VPC in Georgia now for 10 days.
My CA says they have no idea when it will be transported to the dealer.

Was wondering if anybody else was experiencing similar...or if I'm just lucky?

Splooge911 · 10-27-2010, 08:07 AM

I was under the impression that a dealership will delay a car at the prepcenter if they have a couple of more cars coming on the next ship so they can fill a truck going to their dealership? Not sure how true that is

radiantm3 · 10-27-2010, 10:19 AM

Your sales person should be able to call VPC directly and get a status update. Mine did that with me on the line as well so I could hear it with my own ears. They should also have an estimated delivery date. The guy at VPC was able to tell us exactly what was happening with my car, where it was, and what the next steps were. It was all documented on his computer.

VonSwoopington · 10-27-2010, 10:20 AM

Did you do an ED?

Nelrock · 10-27-2010, 10:39 AM

No...not an ED.

The response I got this morning was, as far as they can tell, it still hasnt been loaded on to a truck.
I suspect my CA isn't being very proactive in getting to the bottom of it...but I'm already being a bit of a pest by sending 2-3 inquiries a day.

ES_TRADER · 10-27-2010, 06:35 PM

i think im just in limbo

dardeca · 10-27-2010, 07:14 PM

Hopefully you aren't stuck at the VPC b/c they are repairing your car from damage during transit across the Atlantic.

geneatals · 10-27-2010, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dardeca

Hopefully you aren't stuck at the VPC b/c they are repairing your car from damage during transit across the Atlantic.

+1, was thinking the same thing...damage incurred during transport and repair at VPC would be the most likely cause for delay....

Nelrock · 10-27-2010, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dardeca

Hopefully you aren't stuck at the VPC b/c they are repairing your car from damage during transit across the Atlantic.

That was my fear as well...reason I was curious if anybody else was delayed too. Was hoping to hear they're just backed up.
I really hate they dont even have to tell you if it's like...under 3% of the value of the car. Seems kinda shifty to me.
Oh well...hopefully that's not it.

stevenross · 10-27-2010, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Nelrock

That was my fear as well...reason I was curious if anybody else was delayed too. Was hoping to hear they're just backed up.
I really hate they dont even have to tell you if it's like...under 3% of the value of the car. Seems kinda shifty to me.
Oh well...hopefully that's not it.

Nelrock.. why did ur order take so long to get here from a late august order.. mine is supposed to be here within a week and i ordered late september..

S

Nelrock · 10-27-2010, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by stevenross

Nelrock.. why did ur order take so long to get here from a late august order.. mine is supposed to be here within a week and i ordered late september..

S

What step are you on? Cause...it was prolly 2 weeks...maybe 3 before I went from scheduled for production to production. Then...prolly a week to get from factory to ship. From there...the boat I was on took a detour around a tropical storm, so the crossing took like 8 or 9 days. A day in port at Baltimore...then down to Brunswick. Got there on a Sat if I remember right, so the car didnt make it till VPC till Mon...and that's where I've been sitting since a week ago Mon.
My CA originally told me the vehicle was scheduled for deliver last Mon. Now...they have no estimate at all...and according to their computer...don't know why.

asif163 · 10-27-2010, 09:06 PM

Yea my car is stuck at the VPC also and it arrived there on the Undine on the 20th of Ocotober. I talked to my CA today and he said that all the delays are due to the EPA causing issues regarding the window stickers with the disclosed mileage consumption numbers.....don't know what that means! Hopefully it's that and not a damaged vehicle!

TurboFan · 10-27-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Nelrock

I've been stuck at the VPC in Georgia now for 10 days.
My CA says they have no idea when it will be transported to the dealer.

Was wondering if anybody else was experiencing similar...or if I'm just lucky?

That's somewhat bullshit. The dealer can see exactly what is happening to the car and in what stage it's in. If it's truly just waiting for a truck, then yes, he/she has no control.

What I've found out recently is some brands pay better than others. Porsche pays the trucker more than BMW out here, per car, so the truckers want to pick up Porsche over BMW if they can.

TurboFan · 10-27-2010, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by asif163

Yea my car is stuck at the VPC also and it arrived there on the Undine on the 20th of Ocotober. I talked to my CA today and he said that all the delays are due to the EPA causing issues regarding the window stickers with the disclosed mileage consumption numbers.....don't know what that means! Hopefully it's that and not a damaged vehicle!

There's a work order process for repairs. If the car sits in the inspection work order for a while, then it's probably in need of a repair. Mine went in and out same-day, within a 3-4 hour window.

Nelrock · 10-28-2010, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by asif163

Yea my car is stuck at the VPC also and it arrived there on the Undine on the 20th of Ocotober. I talked to my CA today and he said that all the delays are due to the EPA causing issues regarding the window stickers with the disclosed mileage consumption numbers.....don't know what that means! Hopefully it's that and not a damaged vehicle!

Well...I hope it's just something along those lines.
My CA promised to have more information for me today...we'll see how that goes.

Nelrock · 10-29-2010, 04:25 PM

Whelp...it appears it was "worst case".
The transport company damaged "a" door bad enough an entirely new one had to be sent from Germany.
The dealer swears up and down it'll be "perfect"...but they have no specifics at all as to how it occured. Which makes me nervous.

So...decision time. Take it with the new door...or reorder?

VonSwoopington · 10-29-2010, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Nelrock

Whelp...it appears it was "worst case".
The transport company damaged "a" door bad enough an entirely new one had to be sent from Germany.
The dealer swears up and down it'll be "perfect"...but they have no specifics at all as to how it occured. Which makes me nervous.

So...decision time. Take it with the new door...or reorder?

If it's just a door then I don't think its too big a problem. The VPC is pretty much an extension of the factory so if anyone can make it look brand new, its them.

Car_Girl · 10-29-2010, 10:33 PM

Take it - as soon as you get behind the wheel and leave the dealership, you won't even think about the door being replaced. You'll be too busy watching your speed!

TOTAL ENVY!

Hexley · 10-30-2010, 01:07 AM

I'm sure the VPC will do a fine job and it will be imperceptible. My car was on the Aegean Highway which matches your car's original timeframe, and I took delivery last Saturday. Weak that they couldn't tell you sooner.

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Nelrock Lieutenant 14 Rep 514 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (0)	No...not an ED. The response I got this morning was, as far as they can tell, it still hasnt been loaded on to a truck. I suspect my CA isn't being very proactive in getting to the bottom of it...but I'm already being a bit of a pest by sending 2-3 inquiries a day. __________________ 2011 E92 M3 \| Melbourne Red \| Black Novillo w/Carbon Leather Trim \| M-DCT \| Competition Package \| Premium Package 2 \| Convenience Package \| Enhanced Premium Sound \| Heated Front Seats 2004 E46 M3 \| Silver Grey \| - Retired
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asif163 Captain 99 Rep 832 Posts Drives: '19 M5C, '23 X7 LCI Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Montclair, NJ iTrader: (0)	Yea my car is stuck at the VPC also and it arrived there on the Undine on the 20th of Ocotober. I talked to my CA today and he said that all the delays are due to the EPA causing issues regarding the window stickers with the disclosed mileage consumption numbers.....don't know what that means! Hopefully it's that and not a damaged vehicle! __________________ 2019 M5 Competition / Acquired: 04.12.2021 2020 VW Atlas / Acquired 03.15.2020 2023 X7 M-Sport / Acquired: 11.19.2022 Retired: 2011 E90 ZCP M3, 2014 Range Rover Sport, 2006 Audi S4 V8, 2011 E92 ZCP M3, 2011 BMW X3, 2009 Infiniti G37S Coupe, 2006 Audi A4 S-Line 2.0T, 2008 E92 335i, 2005.5 Audi S4 V8, 1990 E30 325is
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Nelrock Lieutenant 14 Rep 514 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (0)	Whelp...it appears it was "worst case". The transport company damaged "a" door bad enough an entirely new one had to be sent from Germany. The dealer swears up and down it'll be "perfect"...but they have no specifics at all as to how it occured. Which makes me nervous. So...decision time. Take it with the new door...or reorder? __________________ 2011 E92 M3 \| Melbourne Red \| Black Novillo w/Carbon Leather Trim \| M-DCT \| Competition Package \| Premium Package 2 \| Convenience Package \| Enhanced Premium Sound \| Heated Front Seats 2004 E46 M3 \| Silver Grey \| - Retired
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