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      07-03-2012, 03:04 AM   #1
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New F30 328i will arrive in days - and I'm not allowed to drive!

Ive been in hospital for the last 2 weeks (golf ball sized abscess on my clavical/sternum join), and have just got out. My doctors say im not allowed to drive for another two weeks.

When i was allowed home i contacted my dealer - my F30 328i is on the boat and is due to arrive in less then a week

So bottom line, after waiting 4 months my car will arrive in about a week and I wont be allowed to drive it for another week after that - seems like cruel and unusual punishment to me.
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      07-03-2012, 04:19 AM   #2
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Ive been in hospital for the last 2 weeks (golf ball sized abscess on my clavical/sternum join), and have just got out. My doctors say im not allowed to drive for another two weeks.

When i was allowed home i contacted my dealer - my F30 328i is on the boat and is due to arrive in less then a week

So bottom line, after waiting 4 months my car will arrive in about a week and I wont be allowed to drive it for another week after that - seems like cruel and unusual punishment to me.
Double-ouch, Cam.

If the boat arrives in a week you might be ok, it usually takes a week or two for it to clear customs and be prepped. Add another day or so for tinting etc.

Get well soon mate. Which dealer are you taking delivery from, B/W or Motorline?
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I bought it from Motorline
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      07-03-2012, 05:55 AM   #4
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Ouch, feel sorry for you - not easy having a new toy you can't play with!

What you need is a distraction, something to keep your mind off it... so whatever you do, don't start reading posts on here about what a great car it is!

Incidentally, not sure if the rules are the same in Oz but in the UK if you're on doctor's orders not to drive and you go out and something happens, then your insurers might void your policy or reduce the settlement of any claim if they find out

Oh... and get well soon!
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Oh man that sucks! Hang in there, health is first and foremost remember. The car will be ready and raring to go when you are given the green light! (Terrible pun, I know!)
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Abscess in the clavicle huh? Heal up and dont worry about the car, that sounds pretty hardcore.
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The anticipation will make it all better when you finally get to drive it. Hopefully it won't be too long between it being at the dealer and when you can drive it. Did you tell your doctor and did he mention he would be happy to drive you home? Anyway if you dont have your health you don't have much. Get Well.
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Cam,

Sux to hear you can't drive it yet after such a long wait.... BUT

If you need a hand finding someone to drive it for you whilst you can't... I'd be happy to volunteer
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Sux to hear you can't drive it yet after such a long wait.... BUT

If you need a hand finding someone to drive it for you whilst you can't... I'd be happy to volunteer
Funny...ive had a few similar offers already
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Sorry to hear that, guy. Heal up quickly!

In the mean time, have somebody drive it home for you, wash the bejeezus out of it, and take TONS of pics to post here on the forum. That week will go by in no time.
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I bought it from Motorline
If you don't mind, let me know what the delay between customs discharging the car and the delivery date is please.
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If you don't mind, let me know what the delay between customs discharging the car and the delivery date is please.
They tell me it will be approx 10 businss days from boat arrival until it is at the dealer.... ill let you know what it really is.
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