[vkat87]

I received word from my CA that the 328i xDrive that I ordered 2 months ago has a wheel damaged in transit. The car is sitting in Baltimore port after arriving on 02/21. It arrived on Endurance which took 3-4 days longer than usual. I am told that it will take another 2 weeks to replace the wheel and get the car to the dealership.

I want to know if this is normal and if replacing the wheel reduces the resale value of the car. I also don't know if there was any other damage to the car. Should I just take delivery of the car after 2 weeks or should I look at other options?

[Dan_335i]

Originally Posted by vkat87

I received word from my CA that the 328i xDrive that I ordered 2 months ago has a wheel damaged in transit. The car is sitting in Baltimore port after arriving on 02/21. It arrived on Endurance which took 3-4 days longer than usual. I am told that it will take another 2 weeks to replace the wheel and get the car to the dealership.

I want to know if this is normal and if replacing the wheel reduces the resale value of the car. I also don't know if there was any other damage to the car. Should I just take delivery of the car after 2 weeks or should I look at other options?

replacing the wheel does not reduce vehicle value. when you take delivery of vehicle inspect the car before signing off the papers.

[PabloK]

They'll just replace the entire wheel, nobody will ever know besides you. I'm sure this happens a fair amount… nothing to worry about.

Like Dan said, just make sure you give the car a good look when you take delivery.

[vkat87]

Thanks, I will make sure to inspect the car properly when I take delivery.

[TheWhiteStig]

Originally Posted by vkat87

Thanks, I will make sure to inspect the car properly when I take delivery.

You might want to pay attention to wheel alignment as well, but at least your CA is being honest with you on this.