Elektra Roll Call :) :)

ZRobbM · 08-05-2010, 07:52 PM

What did you hear OC ///M ?

I heard from my CA that mine should be at the dealer on the 8th but he said their system is usually over optimistic so we'll see.

Also, here's a good description of everything that happens at VPC:

http://www.thedieseldriver.com/2010/02/bmw-vdc/

IbanezGod · 08-05-2010, 08:41 PM

Shit, ED cars can take up to 2 weeks. FML

ZRobbM · 08-06-2010, 03:30 PM

So I just heard mine is supposed to be arriving at the dealer tomorrow but isn't guaranteed because the trucks often make 3-4 stops for deliveries. I'm trying to be patient but DAMN this wait is killing me!!

Any updates from anyone else?

IbanezGod · 08-07-2010, 11:41 AM

my car still says "En Route" on bmwusa.com

I think because it will be stuck in customs for 2 weeks while cocaine sniffing dogs dirty up my seats looking for something that isn't there

fking BS

OC ///M · 08-07-2010, 03:26 PM

^ Dude, you'll have your car and it will still say "en route". The website is a far cry from being a "real-time" information center...you know this.

The link ZRobbM posted explained it well:

First away go the PCD and non-ED cars (This will always take a few days minimum depending on your p/u location-we are dealing with union longshoreman and teamsters here people

) Folks waiting for these cars can be considered patient.

Next, depending on both random luck and customs productivity rate that week, the Euro Delivery cars are run through (they better have white gloves on) and this will usually end up taking a couple of weeks before the car gets to the dealer. You def need to be able to exercise more patience if you are an ED customer.

Finally, for those of us who choose the insane ED+PCD combo, add in all of the time above plus another week or two for coordinating with the PCD's schedule...

I just keep tricking myself by hoping that I see the car by the end of September, that way anything that happens before that is like a win.

IbanezGod · 08-07-2010, 03:43 PM

I just got my hopes up when it landed on shore. Wish I had it for my 5 day vacation next week. My ford Taurus rental is driving me batty. It's like a grandpa car. Oh well, back to reality that it will be another 2 weeks at least

motortrend · 08-07-2010, 07:02 PM

Do you know when that ship would arrive at GA, if it is that it is going there?

IbanezGod · 08-12-2010, 12:08 AM

anyone get their car yet? I'm guessing 8/25 for me

OC ///M · 08-12-2010, 08:59 AM

Picasso: I'm getting a signal from my car...it appears we passed through customs inspection only moments ago.

I will have more detailed updates for you soon.

WCH · 08-12-2010, 09:07 AM

OC///M - glad to see your car is almost back in your possession. You owe me (and the rest of the forum) some pics.

ZRobbM · 08-12-2010, 10:21 AM

I'm supposed to be picking mine up today.

I'll post some pics if I'm able to get it.

IbanezGod · 08-12-2010, 09:24 PM

Yes mine went through customs too! Either today or yesterday. Sweet. Status says at prep center

OC ///M · 08-13-2010, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZRobbM

I'm supposed to be picking mine up today.

I'll post some pics if I'm able to get it.

^ Congratulations! That's great news, don't ever hold back on pics.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WCH

OC///M - glad to see your car is almost back in your possession. You owe me (and the rest of the forum) some pics.

Thanks WCH! Your photos still provide a nice distraction until it does.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PicassoM

Yes mine went through customs too! Either today or yesterday. Sweet. Status says at prep center

Ok, I was only kidding and had only a suspicion, did they really go through customs? How do you know this? [for sure]

IbanezGod · 08-13-2010, 10:44 PM

Bmwusa site says it is in the prep center. So I guess it's off the boat!

ZRobbM · 08-14-2010, 08:20 AM

Finally picked up mine last night! It was COMPLETELY worth the wait and in retrospect it made it that much more fun.

Here's a few pics.

Enjoy your weekend guys! I know what I'll be doing..

IbanezGod · 08-14-2010, 08:53 AM

Awesome! I hope I get my call this week!!!

Fix your post oh and post interior pics. How many miles on the car?

IbanezGod · 08-16-2010, 01:34 PM

picking up this week!!!!

OC ///M · 08-16-2010, 07:09 PM

^ WTF!? Really? Congratulations man!
Who called you? Your SA? ...or BMWNA?
I have heard nothing on mine. Now I actually hope I don't get it till after Sep.1 so that BMWNA will make another payment for me...

IbanezGod · 08-16-2010, 08:37 PM

You must be leasing for them to make a payment no? It's in the prep center and my SA emailed me today and said they should have it this week. Shooting for Thursday.

I had to make my first payment and I don't have my car and gave them shit. So hopefully they make my 2nd payment.

ZRobbM · 08-18-2010, 03:00 PM

There were 10 miles when I took delivery.

IbanezGod · 08-18-2010, 03:04 PM

tomorrow evening is pickup... 26 hours and counting... god i hate this wait. I can't think about it... i sit in meetings all day and start smiling for no reason.

OC ///M · 08-21-2010, 01:01 PM

@ZRobb:10 miles? I wonder where they went. Your car looks great BTW.

@Picasso: Congratulations! You must be out enjoyoing it because we haven't seen any PICS YET!
Also, Did you find any more miles on the car from when you left it at the drop-off in Munich?

I think I am officially the last one, still waiting for delivery from the Elektra. I'll bet by the time I receive mine the ship will have already made it back to the States, dropped off and headed back to Bremerhaven.

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ZRobbM New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	What did you hear OC ///M ? I heard from my CA that mine should be at the dealer on the 8th but he said their system is usually over optimistic so we'll see. Also, here's a good description of everything that happens at VPC: http://www.thedieseldriver.com/2010/02/bmw-vdc/ Last edited by ZRobbM; 08-05-2010 at 08:37 PM..
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IbanezGod 997TT, X5M 95 Rep 975 Posts Drives: 997TT, X5M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	Shit, ED cars can take up to 2 weeks. FML __________________ 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo, Previously: 1998 M Roadster, 2011 M3, 2005 M3
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08-06-2010, 03:30 PM	#47
ZRobbM New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	So I just heard mine is supposed to be arriving at the dealer tomorrow but isn't guaranteed because the trucks often make 3-4 stops for deliveries. I'm trying to be patient but DAMN this wait is killing me!! Any updates from anyone else?
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08-07-2010, 11:41 AM	#48
IbanezGod 997TT, X5M 95 Rep 975 Posts Drives: 997TT, X5M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	my car still says "En Route" on bmwusa.com I think because it will be stuck in customs for 2 weeks while cocaine sniffing dogs dirty up my seats looking for something that isn't there fking BS __________________ 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo, Previously: 1998 M Roadster, 2011 M3, 2005 M3
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08-07-2010, 03:26 PM	#49
OC ///M Dr. Octagon 260 Rep 1,919 Posts Drives: Moonstone e92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South County iTrader: (0)	The patient, the paitienter, and the patientest ^ Dude, you'll have your car and it will still say "en route". The website is a far cry from being a "real-time" information center...you know this. The link ZRobbM posted explained it well: First away go the PCD and non-ED cars (This will always take a few days minimum depending on your p/u location-we are dealing with union longshoreman and teamsters here people ) Folks waiting for these cars can be considered patient. Next, depending on both random luck and customs productivity rate that week, the Euro Delivery cars are run through (they better have white gloves on) and this will usually end up taking a couple of weeks before the car gets to the dealer. You def need to be able to exercise more patience if you are an ED customer. Finally, for those of us who choose the insane ED+PCD combo, add in all of the time above plus another week or two for coordinating with the PCD's schedule... I just keep tricking myself by hoping that I see the car by the end of September, that way anything that happens before that is like a win. __________________ OC ///M 2013 E92 M3 Individual Sold: 2011 E92 M3 SSII \| Sold: 2008 E92 M3 SSII \| Into a Wall: 2008 E92 M3 SSII \| Sold: 2007 E92 335i JB
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08-07-2010, 03:43 PM	#50
IbanezGod 997TT, X5M 95 Rep 975 Posts Drives: 997TT, X5M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	I just got my hopes up when it landed on shore. Wish I had it for my 5 day vacation next week. My ford Taurus rental is driving me batty. It's like a grandpa car. Oh well, back to reality that it will be another 2 weeks at least __________________ 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo, Previously: 1998 M Roadster, 2011 M3, 2005 M3
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08-07-2010, 07:02 PM	#51
motortrend Goldmember 23 Rep 315 Posts Drives: EM Siree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Puerto Rico iTrader: (2)	Do you know when that ship would arrive at GA, if it is that it is going there?
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08-12-2010, 12:08 AM	#52
IbanezGod 997TT, X5M 95 Rep 975 Posts Drives: 997TT, X5M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	anyone get their car yet? I'm guessing 8/25 for me __________________ 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo, Previously: 1998 M Roadster, 2011 M3, 2005 M3
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08-12-2010, 08:59 AM	#53
OC ///M Dr. Octagon 260 Rep 1,919 Posts Drives: Moonstone e92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South County iTrader: (0)	Status finally changed to "at the prep center". Picasso: I'm getting a signal from my car...it appears we passed through customs inspection only moments ago. I will have more detailed updates for you soon. __________________ OC ///M 2013 E92 M3 Individual Sold: 2011 E92 M3 SSII \| Sold: 2008 E92 M3 SSII \| Into a Wall: 2008 E92 M3 SSII \| Sold: 2007 E92 335i JB
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08-12-2010, 10:21 AM	#55
ZRobbM New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	I'm supposed to be picking mine up today. I'll post some pics if I'm able to get it.
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08-12-2010, 09:24 PM	#56
IbanezGod 997TT, X5M 95 Rep 975 Posts Drives: 997TT, X5M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	Yes mine went through customs too! Either today or yesterday. Sweet. Status says at prep center __________________ 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo, Previously: 1998 M Roadster, 2011 M3, 2005 M3
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08-13-2010, 10:44 PM	#58
IbanezGod 997TT, X5M 95 Rep 975 Posts Drives: 997TT, X5M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	Bmwusa site says it is in the prep center. So I guess it's off the boat! __________________ 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo, Previously: 1998 M Roadster, 2011 M3, 2005 M3
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08-14-2010, 08:20 AM	#59
ZRobbM New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Finally picked up mine last night! It was COMPLETELY worth the wait and in retrospect it made it that much more fun. Here's a few pics. Enjoy your weekend guys! I know what I'll be doing.. Attached Images
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08-14-2010, 08:53 AM	#60
IbanezGod 997TT, X5M 95 Rep 975 Posts Drives: 997TT, X5M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	Awesome! I hope I get my call this week!!! Fix your post oh and post interior pics. How many miles on the car? __________________ 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo, Previously: 1998 M Roadster, 2011 M3, 2005 M3
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08-16-2010, 01:34 PM	#61
IbanezGod 997TT, X5M 95 Rep 975 Posts Drives: 997TT, X5M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	picking up this week!!!! __________________ 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo, Previously: 1998 M Roadster, 2011 M3, 2005 M3
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08-16-2010, 07:09 PM	#62
OC ///M Dr. Octagon 260 Rep 1,919 Posts Drives: Moonstone e92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South County iTrader: (0)	^ WTF!? Really? Congratulations man! Who called you? Your SA? ...or BMWNA? I have heard nothing on mine. Now I actually hope I don't get it till after Sep.1 so that BMWNA will make another payment for me... __________________ OC ///M 2013 E92 M3 Individual Sold: 2011 E92 M3 SSII \| Sold: 2008 E92 M3 SSII \| Into a Wall: 2008 E92 M3 SSII \| Sold: 2007 E92 335i JB
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08-16-2010, 08:37 PM	#63
IbanezGod 997TT, X5M 95 Rep 975 Posts Drives: 997TT, X5M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	You must be leasing for them to make a payment no? It's in the prep center and my SA emailed me today and said they should have it this week. Shooting for Thursday. I had to make my first payment and I don't have my car and gave them shit. So hopefully they make my 2nd payment. __________________ 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo, Previously: 1998 M Roadster, 2011 M3, 2005 M3
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08-18-2010, 03:00 PM	#64
ZRobbM New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	There were 10 miles when I took delivery.
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08-18-2010, 03:04 PM	#65
IbanezGod 997TT, X5M 95 Rep 975 Posts Drives: 997TT, X5M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	tomorrow evening is pickup... 26 hours and counting... god i hate this wait. I can't think about it... i sit in meetings all day and start smiling for no reason. __________________ 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo, Previously: 1998 M Roadster, 2011 M3, 2005 M3
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08-21-2010, 01:01 PM	#66
OC ///M Dr. Octagon 260 Rep 1,919 Posts Drives: Moonstone e92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South County iTrader: (0)	@ZRobb:10 miles? I wonder where they went. Your car looks great BTW. @Picasso: Congratulations! You must be out enjoyoing it because we haven't seen any PICS YET! Also, Did you find any more miles on the car from when you left it at the drop-off in Munich? I think I am officially the last one, still waiting for delivery from the Elektra. I'll bet by the time I receive mine the ship will have already made it back to the States, dropped off and headed back to Bremerhaven. __________________ OC ///M 2013 E92 M3 Individual Sold: 2011 E92 M3 SSII \| Sold: 2008 E92 M3 SSII \| Into a Wall: 2008 E92 M3 SSII \| Sold: 2007 E92 335i JB
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