E90 still at VPC... rear bumper scratched - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

egtlover74 · 07-14-2005, 02:06 PM

I just found out that my e90 is still at vpc getting rear bumper replaced due to 1-3 inch scratch....

Hope the color matches the body.....

What should I do?
Do dealers compensate for this?
What whould you do in a situation like this?

silverado · 07-14-2005, 02:17 PM

This is a state-of-the-art professional BMW center Their work on the car is considered part of the manufacturing "process". I think looking at the following link might show you that a) you are not alone and b) that your car will be in good hands:

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...ad.php?t=21112

bmw330ipty · 07-14-2005, 02:22 PM

if you get a new bumper then i guess it doenst make a difference cuz its a new piece and same colors... ask dealer for complimentary rear deck spoiler

res_ipsa · 07-14-2005, 02:27 PM

bmw330ipty is right, the whole bumper will be replaced with a newly painted one anyway so it'll match 100%... maybe you can ask him to throw in some accessories when you take delivery.

Broken1 · 07-14-2005, 02:34 PM

Hektic...that's not cool. The VPC fixes alot of cars, they are as good as the factory and wouldn't worry about it. Just take the car...and your wait is over...

E90Fleet · 07-14-2005, 03:27 PM

Yup, you wont see the difference. Its pretty common on cars that are shiped, thats why places like Lamborghini and Ferrari find its cheaper to fly the cars, beacuase you get less damage

scottz5 · 07-14-2005, 03:59 PM

How do they get so messed up? Dont they strap them down?

E90Fleet · 07-14-2005, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by scottz5

How do they get so messed up? Dont they strap them down?

The damage is caused more by the driving of the cars onto, off and around the inside of the boat and the boats and the crew walking around the boat or allowing loose things to roll around the boat while its sailing ect ect

bookman2 · 07-14-2005, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by scottz5

How do they get so messed up? Dont they strap them down?

The ocean is a rough place.

SV Concepts III · 07-14-2005, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bookman2

The ocean is a rough place.

It's not really the actual ship transportation as it is taking the vehicles on and off the ship. The dock workers are not the most careful group.

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silverado Lieutenant Drives: E90 330i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 587 iTrader: (0)	This is a state-of-the-art professional BMW center Their work on the car is considered part of the manufacturing "process". I think looking at the following link might show you that a) you are not alone and b) that your car will be in good hands: http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...ad.php?t=21112 __________________ E90 330i \| Sapphire Black \| Black Dakota \| Burl Walnut \| 6 speed Manual \| Sports \| Premium \| Cold Weather \| PDC \| iDrive \| Sirius

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bmw330ipty Private First Class Drives: 2006 Porsche Cayenne Join Date: May 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 158 iTrader: (0)	if you get a new bumper then i guess it doenst make a difference cuz its a new piece and same colors... ask dealer for complimentary rear deck spoiler

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res_ipsa Second Lieutenant Drives: 325i SparkGraphite Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 210 iTrader: (0)	bmw330ipty is right, the whole bumper will be replaced with a newly painted one anyway so it'll match 100%... maybe you can ask him to throw in some accessories when you take delivery.

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E90Fleet Major General Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa Posts: 7,851 iTrader: (0)	Yup, you wont see the difference. Its pretty common on cars that are shiped, thats why places like Lamborghini and Ferrari find its cheaper to fly the cars, beacuase you get less damage