PATRIOT Roll Call...who's aboard?

TLud · 10-01-2008, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by chez80

car still didn't clear customs yet... not expecting it till next week

My dealer estimates October 11th for my car to arrive in Houston, but will update with a more certain ETA once the car clears the VPC. I have a clear bra and several dealer-installed accessories to go on the car, so I probably won't take delivery until October 18th.

chez80 · 10-01-2008, 10:26 PM

did you hear about this delay till the 14th??

TLud · 10-01-2008, 10:38 PM

I did read about it, but I'm not putting much stock in those rumors. My CA would have told me about it today when I talked to him, but he didn't mention it. Clearly, he hadn't heard anything. You'd think that they'd make an announcement to the dealerships if it was an issue.

chez80 · 10-01-2008, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TLud

I did read about it, but I'm not putting much stock in those rumors. My CA would have told me about it today when I talked to him, but he didn't mention it. Clearly, he hadn't heard anything. You'd think that they'd make an announcement to the dealerships if it was an issue.

You never know with these companies.... it's like we don't even exist, they treat us like flies

TLud · 10-02-2008, 11:39 AM

Interesting. The Patriot is still in Baltimore, but now she's docked on the other side of the river. She's scheduled to depart today.

http://mobile.vesseltracker.com/mobi...97&z=6&minus=-

chez80 · 10-02-2008, 03:21 PM

My dealer has had terrible communication with me... I have no clue where my car is and when i will get it.... he claims he has no way to find out-which is false

TLud · 10-02-2008, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by chez80

My dealer has had terrible communication with me... I have no clue where my car is and when i will get it.... he claims he has no way to find out-which is false

It sounds like your dealer has lied to you about a couple of things. Disappointing.

AZ-BMW · 10-02-2008, 05:34 PM

I received an E-Mail confirmation today from PCD regarding my 23 Oct pickup, so now if BMW or the EPA delays the car, I guess I fly back home and they truck my car 1,900 miles all courtesy of BMW

chez80 · 10-02-2008, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TLud

It sounds like your dealer has lied to you about a couple of things. Disappointing.

All i want to know is where my f****** car is

TLud · 10-02-2008, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by chez80

All i want to know is where my f****** car is

Your car is on a ship in Chesapeake Bay, departing Baltimore for Charleston. Once it arrives at the VPC in Greer (a couple miles away from the port), your dealer should have a pretty good estimate of when it will arrive in NYC. My guess would be by the end of next week. I'd use that time to scare up a decent financing rate.

chez80 · 10-02-2008, 07:05 PM

no my car got off in new york

chez80 · 10-02-2008, 07:09 PM

it says the car was discharged in ny

TLud · 10-02-2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by chez80

it says the car was discharged in ny

Then you may need to find a new dealer if your dealer is claiming that it doesn't know where your car is.

BHairsto · 10-02-2008, 10:46 PM

My dealer told me today that they have already had some '09 deliveries - I was essentially told that the 'EPA delay' is a bunch of bunk.

chez80 · 10-03-2008, 11:10 AM

yet to let you guys know what I'm going through:
Car arrived Monday, discharged from ship Monday.
OC still says en route, and my dealer doesn't know what's going on
I'm very dissapointed in bmw. Should have stuck with MB

TLud · 10-03-2008, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by chez80

yet to let you guys know what I'm going through:
Car arrived Monday, discharged from ship Monday.
OC still says en route, and my dealer doesn't know what's going on
I'm very dissapointed in bmw. Should have stuck with MB

Every manufacturer has bad dealers. Every dealer has a bad sales person at some point. You just have to stay on top of it, and if they try to jerk you around, buy somewhere else. Vote with your wallet.

I'm sorry though that you're getting the run-around.

chez80 · 10-03-2008, 01:56 PM

Some more bad news: Car arrived Monday, dealer doesn't expect the car till around columbus day

BHairsto · 10-03-2008, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by chez80

Some more bad news: Car arrived Monday, dealer doesn't expect the car till around columbus day

Sorry to hear that. Mine is arriving at the dealer tomorrow. Just stay on top of them, and if they jerk you around, take your business elsewhere.

AZ-BMW · 10-04-2008, 08:25 AM

OK, she docks today in Charleston. Then Customs, VPC and truck to PCD

Captain Scott · 10-04-2008, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by chez80

Some more bad news: Car arrived Monday, dealer doesn't expect the car till around columbus day

Did you ask the SIMPLE question why ? Something do not smell right.

Did the car sustain any damage whilst enroute?

P.S. The OC is worthless to begin with and is days behind, further more it does not tell you anyway when the car leaves the VPC.
Only your dealer can track the car once it arrives at port! Ask them to look in their Pipe line detail screen and tell you what's going on.

AZ-BMW · 10-04-2008, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Scott

Only your dealer can track the car once it arrives at port! Ask them to look in their Pipe line detail screen and tell you what's going on.

+1

Ask your CA to pull a Vehicle Inquery report for your VIN and E-Mail it to you

TLud · 10-04-2008, 12:02 PM

She's docked in Charleston now.

http://mobile.vesseltracker.com/mobi...97&z=7&minus=-

I must admit that I'm concerned, based on chez80's comments that our cars might have sustained damage as a result of Hurricane Kyle. Chez, I'd specifically ask your dealer if that's the case. Thats the only legitimate reason I can think of that your car would be delayed so long.

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TLud Colonel 111 Rep 2,279 Posts Drives: '12 Golf R Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (3)	Interesting. The Patriot is still in Baltimore, but now she's docked on the other side of the river. She's scheduled to depart today. http://mobile.vesseltracker.com/mobi...97&z=6&minus=- __________________ '09 Interlagos Blue E92 M3 (sold to a good home)
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chez80 Private 8 Rep 62 Posts Drives: BMW //M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	yet to let you guys know what I'm going through: Car arrived Monday, discharged from ship Monday. OC still says en route, and my dealer doesn't know what's going on I'm very dissapointed in bmw. Should have stuck with MB
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TLud Colonel 111 Rep 2,279 Posts Drives: '12 Golf R Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (3)	She's docked in Charleston now. http://mobile.vesseltracker.com/mobi...97&z=7&minus=- I must admit that I'm concerned, based on chez80's comments that our cars might have sustained damage as a result of Hurricane Kyle. Chez, I'd specifically ask your dealer if that's the case. Thats the only legitimate reason I can think of that your car would be delayed so long. __________________ '09 Interlagos Blue E92 M3 (sold to a good home)
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