ED - Drop off location in Munich

[SiRR]

I recently recall, reading in the forum here, that the drop off location for our cars after ED delivery has changed. Is this correct, in BMW Canada site it is showing the drop off is still:

Munich
Vikase GmbH
Robert Bosch Strasse 11
85748 Garching
Phone: +49 (0) 89 30 760 1920
Email: drop-off@vikase.com
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m., and Saturday by appointment only

Any ideas if this is the right drop of point still? Thanks!

[ns2000x]

Originally Posted by SiRR

I recently recall, reading in hte forum here, that the drop off location for our cars after ED delivery has changed. Is this correct, in BMW Canada site it is showing the drop off is still:

Munich
Vikase GmbH
Robert Bosch Strasse 11
85748 Garching
Phone: +49 (0) 89 30 760 1920
Email: drop-off@vikase.com
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m., and Saturday by appointment only

Any ideas if this is the right drop of point still? Thanks!

When I checked in at The Welt (March 14th 2011), they gave me this drop off location:

LOGINOUT GmbH - Airpor Munich
Terminalstrasse Mitte 20
85356

It is right at Terminal 2 (opposite the Airport Kempinski Hotel).

That is the drop off location that I used, and then grabbed my flight. Super convenient. I was a little apprehensive as it was different than the paperwork I had received from BMW to that point. But my car subsequently showed up on the Harms tracking as it would have had I dropped it off at the (far less convenient) Garching location.

[SiRR]

Originally Posted by ns2000x

When I checked in at The Welt (March 14th 2011), they gave me this drop off location:

LOGINOUT GmbH - Airpor Munich
Terminalstrasse Mitte 20
85356

It is right at Terminal 2 (opposite the Airport Kempinski Hotel).

That is the drop off location that I used, and then grabbed my flight. Super convenient. I was a little apprehensive as it was different than the paperwork I had received from BMW to that point. But my car subsequently showed up on the Harms tracking as it would have had I dropped it off at the (far less convenient) Garching location.

Excellent thanks, thanks for the info ns2000x!

[tlp]

There used to be two drop points in Munich. Now there is only one. The airport.

My car at the Airport Drop off point a little over a week ago.

[ns2000x]

Originally Posted by RATED ///M3

There used to be two drop points in Munich. Now there is only one. The airport.

My car at the Airport Drop off point a little over a week ago.

Nice.
It was pissing with rain on the day I left. So was a lot less fun packing the child seat in to a box etc... at that spot.

I parked diagonally between the LOGINOUT bollards though.

Now my car is on a boat, just here:


Did your car make it on to the Fuast (that departed Bramaheaven on the 30th March)? I guess that was the day after you dropped off, so would have been tight.

[tlp]

Originally Posted by ns2000x

Did your car make it on to the Fuast (that departed Bramaheaven on the 30th March)? I guess that was the day after you dropped off, so would have been tight.

I got on the Madame Butterfly which departed on 4/9.

[ns2000x]

Originally Posted by RATED ///M3

I got on the Madame Butterfly which departed on 4/9.

Cool, the Faust made a stop in Belgium, and then Southampton in the UK. Seems to be bang on schedule though, arriving tomorrow.

[goldminer]

Originally Posted by ns2000x

When I checked in at The Welt (March 14th 2011), they gave me this drop off location:

LOGINOUT GmbH - Airpor Munich
Terminalstrasse Mitte 20
85356

It is right at Terminal 2 (opposite the Airport Kempinski Hotel).

That is the drop off location that I used, and then grabbed my flight. Super convenient. I was a little apprehensive as it was different than the paperwork I had received from BMW to that point. But my car subsequently showed up on the Harms tracking as it would have had I dropped it off at the (far less convenient) Garching location.

I'm doing ED in the last 2 weeks of May. I'm glad to hear this. Makes life easier. How long does the drop off process and inspection take? I'd like to leave enough time for the flight.

[tlp]

Originally Posted by goldminer

I'm doing ED in the last 2 weeks of May. I'm glad to hear this. Makes life easier. How long does the drop off process and inspection take? I'd like to leave enough time for the flight.

The complete process took 30min for me but there was no one in front or behind me. I would estimate 45min-90min to just be on the safe side.

[ns2000x]

Originally Posted by goldminer

I'm doing ED in the last 2 weeks of May. I'm glad to hear this. Makes life easier. How long does the drop off process and inspection take? I'd like to leave enough time for the flight.

Took 35-40 mins for me. Also no one else around. I called the day before and asked for a good time "around" when I wanted to be at the airport.

They were training a new girl so that made things take a little longer. But it was also raining, which made the inspection go a little quicker. :P

They estimated to me on the phone it would take 20 mins. I can believe that had it not been painfully slow watching them walk the new girl through each step.

Hopefully you are flying a star alliance carry and have status, then you can chill in the lufthansa lounge if you arrive early.

EDIT:
Mine was also a little more complicated as they do so few Canadian deliveries, they had to start over when they realized it wasn't going to the US and they had to fill out a different system.

[goldminer]

Originally Posted by ns2000x

Took 35-40 mins for me. Also no one else around. I called the day before and asked for a good time "around" when I wanted to be at the airport.

They were training a new girl so that made things take a little longer. But it was also raining, which made the inspection go a little quicker. :P

They estimated to me on the phone it would take 20 mins. I can believe that had it not been painfully slow watching them walk the new girl through each step.

Hopefully you are flying a star alliance carry and have status, then you can chill in the lufthansa lounge if you arrive early.

EDIT:
Mine was also a little more complicated as they do so few Canadian deliveries, they had to start over when they realized it wasn't going to the US and they had to fill out a different system.

Thanks Rated ///M3 and ns2000x. This is helpful. I have Star Alliance status and am flying on the Air Canada flight at 11:50 am. So I guess I'll just arrive early and chill in the lounge.

[goldminer]

Originally Posted by SiRR

I recently recall, reading in the forum here, that the drop off location for our cars after ED delivery has changed. Is this correct, in BMW Canada site it is showing the drop off is still:

Munich
Vikase GmbH
Robert Bosch Strasse 11
85748 Garching
Phone: +49 (0) 89 30 760 1920
Email: drop-off@vikase.com
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m., and Saturday by appointment only

Any ideas if this is the right drop of point still? Thanks!

I just received my welcome package by e-mail a few minutes ago. The only Munich drop off location mentioned is Garching. I guess this agrees with what others have said.

[ns2000x]

Originally Posted by goldminer

Thanks Rated ///M3 and ns2000x. This is helpful. I have Star Alliance status and am flying on the Air Canada flight at 11:50 am. So I guess I'll just arrive early and chill in the lounge.

More than welcome.

[ns2000x]

Originally Posted by goldminer

I just received my welcome package by e-mail a few minutes ago. The only Munich drop off location mentioned is Garching. I guess this agrees with what others have said.

Yep, exactly what my welcome package said also.
Exciting when you get the welcome package through eh?

For me it was confirmation that they still had my options correct.

[tlp]

When you first check in for ED before the actual collection you are supposed to indicitate with the "PA" Paperwork Advisor where & approximately when you will be dropping off the vehicle. They will contact the drop off point with your intentions right then if they are open to make sure that there will be no surprises or conflicts. They even gave me pre-printed instructions on how to spot the drop off point at the airport. I had the address in my Nav as well. It was very easy & seamless.

[ns2000x]

Originally Posted by RATED ///M3

When you first check in for ED before the actual collection you are supposed to indicitate with the "PA" Paperwork Advisor where & approximately when you will be dropping off the vehicle. They will contact the drop off point with your intentions right then if they are open to make sure that there will be no surprises or conflicts. They even gave me pre-printed instructions on how to spot the drop off point at the airport. I had the address in my Nav as well. It was very easy & seamless.

Same.
I still recommend calling ahead closer to the drop off date. As I was able to ensure I wasn't waiting behind someone else that way. I didn't bother programing in to the NAV. I just hit "Airport" and then once at the airport the Hotel Kempinski signs". it is very easy.

[goldminer]

Originally Posted by ns2000x

Yep, exactly what my welcome package said also.
Exciting when you get the welcome package through eh?

For me it was confirmation that they still had my options correct.

Very exciting.