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      08-21-2012, 08:03 PM   #1
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car is in the paint booth!

Just called BMW and the automated system says the car is in the paint booth and that it's expected to be completed by today. When do you think I'll be able to take delivery?
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Not soon enough...
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      08-21-2012, 08:38 PM   #3
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6 weeks, if no delays.
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      08-22-2012, 11:03 AM   #4
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^^ This...

But I would plan on delays, so 8 weeks. Hope for the best, plan for the worst!
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It's now out of the paint booth and waiting for a carrier...this wait is terrible
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      08-22-2012, 09:23 PM   #6
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It's now out of the paint booth and waiting for a carrier...this wait is terrible
You should have done European Delivery
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It's now out of the paint booth and waiting for a carrier...this wait is terrible
You should have done European Delivery
Will not argue the awesomeness of ED but waiting for delivery 2x isn't much better lol
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      08-28-2012, 04:52 PM   #8
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And now it's on a vessel...I already ordered the painted reflectors, valentine 1, weathertech plate covers, and I'm going to order the LUX angel eyes once it becomes available!
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And now it's on a vessel...I already ordered the painted reflectors, valentine 1, weathertech plate covers, and I'm going to order the LUX angel eyes once it becomes available!
That's a good start!

Best of luck.
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Just for word from my CA that the car is at the port (NJ). You think I'll be able to pick up the vehicle next week?
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      09-08-2012, 03:21 PM   #11
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Just for word from my CA that the car is at the port (NJ). You think I'll be able to pick up the vehicle next week?
Yes
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      09-08-2012, 03:38 PM   #12
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This week is definitely go by slower than usual
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      09-13-2012, 01:25 PM   #13
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CA called. It's ready for pick up! Super pumped.
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      09-13-2012, 02:20 PM   #14
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Thumbs up

Congrats!

Don't forget to post pics!
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This week is definitely go by slower than usual
especially when you post updates of car's location every few hours....lol. post pics when it's home.
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