Delivered M3.. How many miles on it off the truck? - Page 2

VonSwoopington · 11-07-2010, 12:10 AM

2 miles at the Welt

ES_TRADER · 11-07-2010, 12:28 AM

what if it had like 30plus?

///M Rakete · 11-07-2010, 12:42 AM

In my experience I would say 6-8 miles seems typical, 12 miles is nothing to get worried about. Apparently some folks are seeing 4 which may be the shortest possible (although I wonder what kind of quality check and PDI the dealer is doing without apparently any drive at all). Anyway some cars do come with more, I wouldn't sweat up to 20 but then I'd be a bit curious. I once got a car from Spartanburg with 20 but it had apparently been sampled for quality control (since I saw it get off the transporter no reason to doubt this). Note this is for a West Coast car, makes a difference because of the drive from the ship to the VPC.

TheBry · 11-07-2010, 01:00 AM

Mine had 5 miles on it.

duk · 11-07-2010, 01:02 AM

4 for me

cmk227 · 11-07-2010, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by kcdude24

0.6 miles picked up at the Welt

I had 0.3 at BMW Welts.

cmk227 · 11-07-2010, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by VonSwoopington

2 miles at the Welt

Someone must of driven your car a bit farther than the elevator. I had 0.3 on mine. Either way we are only talking about less than 10 miles.

BobsM3Coupe · 11-07-2010, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M Rakete

In my experience I would say 6-8 miles seems typical, 12 miles is nothing to get worried about. Apparently some folks are seeing 4 which may be the shortest possible (although I wonder what kind of quality check and PDI the dealer is doing without apparently any drive at all). Anyway some cars do come with more, I wouldn't sweat up to 20 but then I'd be a bit curious. I once got a car from Spartanburg with 20 but it had apparently been sampled for quality control (since I saw it get off the transporter no reason to doubt this). Note this is for a West Coast car, makes a difference because of the drive from the ship to the VPC.

The drive from the ship to the BMW VPC in Port Hueneme is 2.1 miles one way. That's it.

BMWDavid · 11-07-2010, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by robackja

Hello.

I just placed a order for a 2011 ...

I really hope I can receive this car before the Christmas holidays. ;-)

I started with BMW in 1999 and have seen 0 miles to 21 miles. 24 is higher than I have seen, but totally possible. Some dealerships have separate facilities to store inventory and prep their BMWs. Taking a vehicle to fill the gas tank adds miles too.

I hope you get yours before the holidays!

serge · 11-07-2010, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by farbarg

And sometimes you get the car that was driven at the factory for quality control. Mine came with 24. I freaked out a bit. I posted to this forum. People ranted. I tracked it on the boat and to the dealership. The truth was that that's just how it came. So, don't stress about it. Those miles are peanuts compared to the tens of thousands you're hopefully looking forward to putting on it.

Great! I'm not the only one that was told about the quality control. Mine came with 20 miles on it, and I also freaked out a bit.

dardeca · 11-07-2010, 08:54 AM

3 miles on mine.

osteome · 11-07-2010, 09:04 AM

1 or 2 miles at delivery as I recall (military sales in Germany)

mpm3 · 11-07-2010, 09:12 AM

3

BTG · 11-07-2010, 09:52 AM

When the dealer completes the Pre-Delivery inspection they have to add 5-10 miles on the vehicle to make sure there are no problems before the vehicle is purchased.

Radiation Joe · 11-07-2010, 10:01 AM

Mine had 22. Maybe they took it to get pizza at lunch break. Car is fine, no troubles; and it doesn't smell like the unwashed masses inside.

Don't worry about how many miles it has on it.

135iUSN · 11-07-2010, 10:29 AM

not an M but my 135 had 0.0 km delivered in Germany via military sales....

ihyln · 11-07-2010, 10:50 AM

2 miles

redduck1 · 11-07-2010, 12:06 PM

6 miles off the truck.

jbeene · 11-07-2010, 01:07 PM

9 Km, but I know they had to drive it 4 km from their storage/receiving lot to the dealership.

Then I peeled the wrappers off it and drove it 22km and picked it up the following week after they completed the detail. That was pretty cool actually. I got to take the hood, roof, footwell and seat plastic off. Newest car I've ever had.

Most I have had have been around 12km (16 new BMW's since 2002).

Still haven't had the opportunity to pick one up in Germany yet.

Maybe the next one.

mloo · 11-07-2010, 04:35 PM

Mine came with 22 miles on it. I also heard about the quality control they do. So far so good

Alex1911 · 11-07-2010, 05:36 PM

Mine had under three when I picked it up at the Performance Center in SC. I think it was actually 1 or 2, but cannot remember.

The may test some or something, we all had different mileage IIRC during pick up.

Your mileage may vary... Sorry, I had to work that in.

///M Rakete · 11-07-2010, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BobsM3Coupe

The drive from the ship to the BMW VPC in Port Hueneme is 2.1 miles one way. That's it.

Understood, I've driven it. My point was you aren't going to see a West Coast car with anything less than 3-4 miles. Just can't be done. Whereas on the East Coast I suppose 2-3 might, maybe 1 point something?

11-07-2010, 12:10 AM	#23
VonSwoopington Captain Drives: BMW M3 e90 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NoVA Posts: 636 iTrader: (0)	2 miles at the Welt __________________ Euro Delivery Pics 2011.5 JB/FR/ZCP/ZP2/ZCV/DCT/Heated Seats

11-07-2010, 12:42 AM	#25
///M Rakete Rocket Scientist Drives: BMW 2010 M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: California Posts: 833 iTrader: (0)	In my experience I would say 6-8 miles seems typical, 12 miles is nothing to get worried about. Apparently some folks are seeing 4 which may be the shortest possible (although I wonder what kind of quality check and PDI the dealer is doing without apparently any drive at all). Anyway some cars do come with more, I wouldn't sweat up to 20 but then I'd be a bit curious. I once got a car from Spartanburg with 20 but it had apparently been sampled for quality control (since I saw it get off the transporter no reason to doubt this). Note this is for a West Coast car, makes a difference because of the drive from the ship to the VPC. __________________ 2010 BMW M3 Coupe M-DCT w/Tech-EDC, BMW M Performance Exhaust, BPM Stage I Tune / Euro MDM, Space Gray / Fox Red Extended, and a Trunk Monkey known as "Der Stig", plus the daily driver... 2011 BMW 135i M Sport DCT, w/BMW Performance Power Kit, Exhaust, and Brake Rotors, Space Gray / Coral Red, known as "Stiggie" with an outlaw F20 "M135i" badge.

11-07-2010, 01:00 AM	#26
TheBry Captain Drives: 2012 740Li (F02) Loaded! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 747 iTrader: (0)	Mine had 5 miles on it. __________________ Past: 2004 E46 330ci Convertible Present: 2008 E93 M3 Present: 2012 740Li (F02) M-Sport (European Delivery)

11-07-2010, 01:02 AM	#27
duk ///M Drives: 2011 AW/FR 6MT E92 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,700 iTrader: (0)	4 for me __________________ 2011 AW/FR 6MT E92 \| Powered by Premier \| Alekshop \| ESS \| Rok n Peace Clothing: www.roknpeace.com

11-07-2010, 08:54 AM	#33
dardeca Lieutenant Drives: 2011 M3 E92 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 453 iTrader: (1)	3 miles on mine. __________________ M3 Supplemental manual p.38: "The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even with DSC."

11-07-2010, 12:28 AM	#24
ES_TRADER Colonel Drives: 328i, 335i, M3, 535i, X5, 36M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OC Posts: 2,369 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2012 328i E92 [5.00] 2013 X5 [0.00] 2013 335i F30 [0.00] 1990 Toyota Previa [0.00] 1997 E36 M3 [5.00] 2011 E92 M3 [0.00] 2011 535i [0.00]	what if it had like 30plus?

11-07-2010, 09:04 AM	#34
osteome Captain Drives: 2009 M3 E93 SSII/Bamboo Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Lansing, KS Posts: 949 iTrader: (2)	1 or 2 miles at delivery as I recall (military sales in Germany) __________________ 2009 M3 E93 Silverstone II over Bamboo: 6MT, Tech, Premium, Cold, Premium Sound, Ipod, 19'' Wheels, OEM Exhaust Mod.

11-07-2010, 09:12 AM	#35
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11-07-2010, 09:52 AM	#36
BTG Driver Drives: 13 335is BSM Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast PA Posts: 80 iTrader: (5)	miles When the dealer completes the Pre-Delivery inspection they have to add 5-10 miles on the vehicle to make sure there are no problems before the vehicle is purchased.

11-07-2010, 10:01 AM	#37
Radiation Joe Veni Vidi Vici Drives: '11 JB/BBe-6sp-e90 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Macungie PA Posts: 2,674 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 RS6 - Sold [0.00] 2011 e90 M3 [4.25] 2009 e90 M3 - Gone [0.00] 2003 M3 SOLD [0.00] old 2002 [5.00]	Mine had 22. Maybe they took it to get pizza at lunch break. Car is fine, no troubles; and it doesn't smell like the unwashed masses inside. Don't worry about how many miles it has on it. __________________ Dinan compliment of stuff plus PF rotors and RG63s. Enough for now.

11-07-2010, 10:29 AM	#38
135iUSN 135i is fun at 155mph Drives: 135i Alpine White / Terra Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The World Posts: 1,335 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00] 2008 VW R32 [0.00]	not an M but my 135 had 0.0 km delivered in Germany via military sales.... Attached Images __________________ '09 135i / Dinan Stage 2 / Alpine White w/Terracotta / High Gloss Black Trim / ZCW / ZPP / ZSP w/313's / CA / PDC / Step & Paddle Shift / iDrive / iPod-USB / Perf Kidney Grills / LCI Tails / Passport 9500ix / M Floor Mats '11 LR4 HSE LUX / RSE / Vison pk / HD pk ///

11-07-2010, 10:50 AM	#39
ihyln Banned Drives: M3post sucks Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: M3post sucks Posts: 3,386 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00] 2002 530i [0.00]	2 miles

11-07-2010, 12:06 PM	#40
redduck1 Private First Class Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Mineral White ZCP Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Austin Posts: 189 iTrader: (0)	6 miles off the truck.

11-07-2010, 01:07 PM	#41
jbeene Private First Class Drives: 11 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calgary Posts: 196 iTrader: (1)	9 Km, but I know they had to drive it 4 km from their storage/receiving lot to the dealership. Then I peeled the wrappers off it and drove it 22km and picked it up the following week after they completed the detail. That was pretty cool actually. I got to take the hood, roof, footwell and seat plastic off. Newest car I've ever had. Most I have had have been around 12km (16 new BMW's since 2002). Still haven't had the opportunity to pick one up in Germany yet. Maybe the next one. __________________ 12 E91 Msport

11-07-2010, 04:35 PM	#42
mloo New Member Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	Mine came with 22 miles on it. I also heard about the quality control they do. So far so good

11-07-2010, 05:36 PM	#43
Alex1911 Second Lieutenant Drives: M3 Sedan 2011 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: FL Posts: 210 iTrader: (0)	Mine had under three when I picked it up at the Performance Center in SC. I think it was actually 1 or 2, but cannot remember. The may test some or something, we all had different mileage IIRC during pick up. Your mileage may vary... Sorry, I had to work that in.

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