[08TXbimmer]

This was from my SA after I sent him the letter posted by "raleedy". It sounds like the dealership is informed of repairs by BMWNA. Doesn't say whether it gets marked with a "D" with under 3% damage or over 3%.

"The ships try to steer clear of bad weather to avoid stuff like this. But occasionally there is damage during transport and BMW follows its protocols. Damaged cars that can be fixed is repaired and noted in the computer. BMWNA places a link labeled with a big “D” next to the VIN number in the computer. There is nothing worse than having to tell a customer that their car was damaged during transport…"

[kbkb335i]

I am wondering if the dealer can offer a discount over the negotiated price if the car had any repaired damage. That would be easier than taking the car to an auction I suppose.

According to some people on this forum, it may take a few weeks for a damaged car to be repaired at the VPC. Having so many damaged cars can even make the repair time longer. I would rather wait a few weeks to get a new car if that's the case (and a discount is not offered) than waiting to get a repaired car.

[Klepper1]

Check out this thread over on e60.net. It shows a picture of how the cars are "tethered" for shipment.

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?show...dpost&p=516859

Also, in this post (few post downs), it talks about how there are 4 of these tethers on each car, and they can hold 2000 lbs. each


http://forums.e60.net/index.php?show...dpost&p=517969

[bronco]

If my car is even scratched, I will demand a new one to be built

[Klepper1]

I guy over on e60.net posted that he found out from his dealer that his 535 that was on the courage was totalled, so word must be getting to the dealers.

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?show...dpost&p=518811

[raleedy]

Originally Posted by bronco

If my car is even scratched, I will demand a new one to be built

Knock yourself out!

[Klepper1]

The Courage is on the move again!

http://aisfree.aislive.com/Influx.as...ads%20Overview

(I would post the map, but we can't upload or download files to the internet here at work)

[kbkb335i]

Originally Posted by Klepper1

The Courage is on the move again!

http://aisfree.aislive.com/Influx.as...ads%20Overview

(I would post the map, but we can't upload or download files to the internet here at work)

And it's arriving SC tomorrow:
BALTIMORE, MD U.S.A. 14/01/2008 15/01/2008
CHARLESTON,SC U.S.A. 18/01/2008 19/01/2008
BRUNSWICK, GA U.S.A. 20/01/2008 20/01/2008

Hope our cars are intact.

[bronco]

notice that it will stay in SC only 1 day...hopefully everything is OK with our cars....hope dies last...

[Klepper1]

Yes, I hope all of our cars have had a bumpy, but damage free ride on the Courage.

If they are all ok, we will have to get "I survived the Courage" bumper stickers made up! lol

[bronco]

Originally Posted by Klepper1

If they are all ok, we will have to get "I survived the Courage" bumper stickers made up! lol

That is funny

Any news from CAs???

[Klepper1]

Just got this update from my CA:

"We are still awaiting "official word" from BMW regarding this situation.
My understanding is that your convertible was located in a different
cargo hold and not among the damaged. We will not know for sure until
the vehicle is thoroughly inspected when the Courage docks in
Charleston. I believe that one of my European delivery customers was
not so lucky. (All of the European delivery tourist vehicles were
located in the hold where the lashings came loose).

As promised I will be keeping in touch as soon as I receive solid
confirmation."

[shahils12]

Originally Posted by Klepper1

Just got this update from my CA:

"We are still awaiting "official word" from BMW regarding this situation.
My understanding is that your convertible was located in a different
cargo hold and not among the damaged. We will not know for sure until
the vehicle is thoroughly inspected when the Courage docks in
Charleston. I believe that one of my European delivery customers was
not so lucky. (All of the European delivery tourist vehicles were
located in the hold where the lashings came loose).

As promised I will be keeping in touch as soon as I receive solid
confirmation."

Wow, your CA is preety responsive... where'd you get your car from, what options???

[Klepper1]

I have an e93 - Black Sapphire Metallic with Saddle Brown Interior. Cold Weather Pkg, Premium, Sport, Comfort Access, Sat radio. I ordered from Advantage BWM Midtown in Houston.

[bronco]

Klepper -- From the words of your CA it seems that there was only 1 cargo affected....

Keep us in the loop your CA rocks!!!

[bronco]

Aaaaaaa.....I just received my 19'' M6 gunmetal replicas with 245s and 275s.... but have no car to put them on......grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[Klepper1]

Originally Posted by bronco

Aaaaaaa.....I just received my 19'' M6 gunmetal replicas with 245s and 275s.... but have no car to put them on......grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Those wheels sound nice. I love the M6 wheels. Where did you get them? Good price?

[kbkb335i]

Originally Posted by bronco

Aaaaaaa.....I just received my 19'' M6 gunmetal replicas with 245s and 275s.... but have no car to put them on......grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Put them on the trabi for now, and let's hope we'll be getting our cars next week.

[shahils12]

Originally Posted by Klepper1

Those wheels sound nice. I love the M6 wheels. Where did you get them? Good price?

yeah, tell us more about them...where, price, etc...

[bronco]

I got them from **********s: http://www.**********s.com/product.a...=Miro_Type_346

PM Ron or Don @ ********** and tell them what you have in mind.

I got the 19 M6 gunmetal replicas with TPMS pre-installed BMW wheelscaps and General tires (Front: 245x35x19 Rear:275x30x19).

The offset that I went with is Front: et35 and Rear: et33 (keep in mind that I am awaiting an e92 so that et33 for the rear should be just fine )

If everythin with my 335 is fine and it is not damaged, I will post pictures of before and after with some review of the wheels and tires.

[bronco]

Originally Posted by kbkb335i

Put them on the trabi for now, and let's hope we'll be getting our cars next week.

Even if I had a Trabant, there is o way you can fit those wheels/tires on it....ohhh well maybe with some "MINOR" modification

Plus, I would probably need an engine swap

[lacartus]

On Wednesday the CA said my new E92 335i was not damaged according to BMW NA and estimated delivery to be Monday 21Jan. He didn't mention anything about the damaged cars being in a different hold, but it does make sense that cars are on levels or holds and the damage was limited to the level/hold where one or more cars broke lose and pin-balled-around.

My neighbor thinks I'm nuts having a set of wheels "waiting" for my car to arrive. LOL