[methodtim]

Originally Posted by JBiddy

so it is BMW's fault....therefore i think that i am entitled to a courtasy vehicle,dont u guys think so???

As a courtesy, sure. Push them!

[3er858]

Originally Posted by preciseeye

looks like it's going to be the last week of October...

My CA still hasn't given me any updated info... BMWNA should keep them in the loop.

[JBiddy]

Originally Posted by methodtim

As a courtesy, sure. Push them!

hahaha ive been sendng them emails everyday bro....hopefully they do give me a loaner....if they dont then i would expect my car do me delivered to me next week, if they dont am going to buy a fucking KIA

[sdslayer]

Originally Posted by JBiddy

hahaha ive been sendng them emails everyday bro....hopefully they do give me a loaner....if they dont then i would expect my car do me delivered to me next week, if they dont am going to buy a fucking KIA

dont get the sportage. I rented that last week. Get the maxima. The moon roof is like 9 inches wide.

Your car touched US soil about a month ago. I'd say they should give you a loaner.

[sdslayer]

oh, I called the 1-800 again and mentioned my conversation with the EPA. He said he would look into it. He said there was on email on sept 29th that said there may be turbos on hold and if people complain contact <somebody> at <some#>. So, he's going to follow up with <them>. He said there was no date or ETA in the email... just a "watch out for delays and give us feedback"

[brettskiMD]

Originally Posted by sdslayer

oh, I called the 1-800 again and mentioned my conversation with the EPA. He said he would look into it. He said there was on email on sept 29th that said there may be turbos on hold and if people complain contact <somebody> at <some#>. So, he's going to follow up with <them>. He said there was no date or ETA in the email... just a "watch out for delays and give us feedback"

Good work sdslayer! Please keep us posted! BMW's lack of official communication on this is ridiculous!

[adbmw335]

Slightly offtopic...but I remember waiting for my car last year as it was taking a longer time than normal to clear the VPC. My SA wasn't being very informative and I was increasingly getting more and more impatient that I did some research and was able to call the VPC directly. Left a message and to my surprise one the managers returned my call. But I got a earful from my SA and his manager for calling them directly....but you guys might want to give it a try to get more information...

[rmorin49]

I turned in my 07 2 months ago based on a late September delivery date. Now it looks like early November. I've been scammed.

[JBiddy]

Originally Posted by rmorin49

I turned in my 07 2 months ago based on a late September delivery date. Now it looks like early November. I've been scammed.

tell me about it....lol at least u have that sweet r32 as your daily....ME i have no car

[digivue]

What pisses me off is that nobody is giving a definitive answer about the situation leaving lots of space for speculation...

[brettskiMD]

Originally Posted by digivue

What pisses me off is that nobody is giving a definitive answer about the situation leaving lots of space for speculation...

+1

When I called the 800# a while ago to ask about this whole situation, they didn't say much, but one thing they did say was interesting. They said that once cars leave Germany, they don't have any tracking information.....and when I asked why that is, given that we can get that info from owners circle (although sometimes behind), and they're located somewhere in the East, they said it's because once the cars leave Germany, they actually belong to the dealers.

So I've been thinking all along that given the current economic situation, with BMW announcing poor sales, etc. you'd think they would try a little harder to keep buyers happy (i.e. tell us what's going on!) Then I realized that BMW probably isn't too concerned about keeping us happy, because these cars are basically already sold to the dealers, and us by extension.

If I didn't really love the car that's sitting at the VPC with my name on it, I'd rethink my purchase and maybe even go look take another look at a few other cars. But unfortunately, I'm hooked -- and waiting.......

[Jake C]

Originally Posted by JBiddy

tell me about it....lol at least u have that sweet r32 as your daily....ME i have no car

Are you flying or driving down to South Carolina to pick up your ride?

- J

[Crisp]

Email from my CA after I asked for a loaner for the delay. (my car has been on US soil since 10/2 if not earlier)

"I checked with my managers and unfortunately are unable to provide a
loaner car to you. We have about 35-40 cars being held at the port in
Newark and not enough service loaner cars to provide to those customers
as well as service customers. Hopefully the EPA will allow release of
these cars shortly. I'll keep you posted."


What do you think, should I keep pressing?

[JRV]

even though the thought cringes you, tell them you will go somewhere else since you need a car like yesterday

[Ender514]

Originally Posted by JBiddy

tell me about it....lol at least u have that sweet r32 as your daily....ME i have no car

+1.....when my car comes in, i'll have been in this rental car for 7 weeks

[F32Fleet]

Is this an EPA or CARB (California) issue? Just curious

[Clark Kent]

Originally Posted by Crisp

Email from my CA after I asked for a loaner for the delay. (my car has been on US soil since 10/2 if not earlier)

"I checked with my managers and unfortunately are unable to provide a
loaner car to you. We have about 35-40 cars being held at the port in
Newark and not enough service loaner cars to provide to those customers
as well as service customers. Hopefully the EPA will allow release of
these cars shortly. I'll keep you posted."


What do you think, should I keep pressing?

Just my two cents (as I have a 335i on order as well and hope not to get stuck in this same gruelling situation myself), your best bet is on getting the dealership to provide you with a rental, especially for those who are carless since they expected a car by a delivery date promised by the dealership.

The argument by the dealer makes sense because they really can't be expected to have 35 extra loaners on hand. Every customer awaiting a 335i should be entitled to the same benefits. As for who foots the bill for the rental (dealer vs. BMWNA)...now that's for them to figure out.

[WDW1Fanatic]

Originally Posted by Socom

Is this an EPA or CARB (California) issue? Just curious

It's now CARB (according to other posts somewhere around here, but don't ask me where!)

[JBiddy]

Originally Posted by Jake C

Are you flying or driving down to South Carolina to pick up your ride?

- J

oh no am picking up the beast at the dealer here in NJ. but i dont think that my car is in South Caolina, because the vessel came to NY and then i think i remeber my dealer telling me that they were just going to take it somewhere in Jersey City. Why wouuld they take the car all the way to South Carolina and then bring it back?

[JBiddy]

Originally Posted by Crisp

Email from my CA after I asked for a loaner for the delay. (my car has been on US soil since 10/2 if not earlier)

"I checked with my managers and unfortunately are unable to provide a
loaner car to you. We have about 35-40 cars being held at the port in
Newark and not enough service loaner cars to provide to those customers
as well as service customers. Hopefully the EPA will allow release of
these cars shortly. I'll keep you posted."


What do you think, should I keep pressing?

bro me and you have been going through the same situation since we ordered the car...lol oh well i guess we just have to stick it out and hope we get our little beasts soon.

[Jake C]

Originally Posted by Jake C

I think you are mistaken. If your car is at the Performance Center it would have already cleared Customs and be prepared for Delivery.

- J

Originally Posted by JBiddy

nope....its been ready all its waiting for is the EPA re-certification buddy....
trust me i check owners circle pretty much everyday

Well you said the above. That would be the only reason it is in South Carolina. So you car is not at the Performance Center. You may want to check with your dealer again.

- J

[JBiddy]

Originally Posted by Jake C

Well you said the above. That would be the only reason it is in South Carolina. So you car is not at the Performance Center. You may want to check with your dealer again.

- J

i meant the prep center .......sry