Finishing Touches?

Bman925 · 09-07-2013, 12:35 AM

Hey guys,

My vehicle has been at the NJ VPC since last Thursday and the 800# hasn't had any new updates either since then. Is this normal? Most people have said that they got their cars within 7-8 of seeing the "Finishing Touches" stage but mine hasn't even changed yet.

Thanks!

Bman925 · 09-09-2013, 04:11 PM

Update, my vehicle I am guessing, is still sitting at the VPC. It has now been at the port for 11 days with no updates from dealers, 800# or online tracker, should I start to get worried? Who should I call?

///jbeck · 09-09-2013, 04:27 PM

Holding a new car at the port is not unheard of. They could be testing the emmissions or, more likely, BMW is holding them so that all the local dealerships get their 4 series at about the same time.

We have had 2 4's at the port for over a week. It is annoying for sure, but I wouldn't view it as reason for concern.

Bman925 · 09-09-2013, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ///jbeck

Holding a new car at the port is not unheard of. They could be testing the emmissions or, more likely, BMW is holding them so that all the local dealerships get their 4 series at about the same time.

We have had 2 4's at the port for over a week. It is annoying for sure, but I wouldn't view it as reason for concern.

It's a 2014 328i so thats not the issue.

I know some people on this board have gotten their '14 f30s already so its not like they are intentionally holding it. All the EPA stuff was done in late July.

///jbeck · 09-09-2013, 04:38 PM

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It's a 2014 328i so thats not the issue.

I know some people on this board have gotten their '14 f30s already so its not like they are intentionally holding it. All the EPA stuff was done in late July.

Oh, for some reason in my head I saw 4 series. It could also be a lazy truck driver honestly. EPA also does random tests throughout, but that wouldn't be likely on a 3.

Meeeotch · 09-09-2013, 09:50 PM

As gruesome of a topic as it is. They could be making repairs. Isn't that where they fix damage caused during transport?I hate to say it out loud but it could be reality... I'm keeping my fingers crossed for ya!

Bman925 · 09-09-2013, 10:28 PM

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As gruesome of a topic as it is. They could be making repairs. Isn't that where they fix damage caused during transport?I hate to say it out loud but it could be reality... I'm keeping my fingers crossed for ya!

Yea thats what I am thinking. Its not really a problem because it gets fixed either way but I just need to get some sort of update. I wonder how long these "fixes" take if something broke during shipment.

Meeeotch · 09-09-2013, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Meeeotch

As gruesome of a topic as it is. They could be making repairs. Isn't that where they fix damage caused during transport?I hate to say it out loud but it could be reality... I'm keeping my fingers crossed for ya!

Yea thats what I am thinking. Its not really a problem because it gets fixed either way but I just need to get some sort of update. I wonder how long these "fixes" take if something broke during shipment.

Perhaps they had to order parts from the factory??? Just thinking out loud. But I definitely agree you deserve an update! What's the dealership say?

Bman925 · 09-09-2013, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Meeeotch

Perhaps they had to order parts from the factory??? Just thinking out loud. But I definitely agree you deserve an update! What's the dealership say?

So far the dealer hasn't responded at all actually. Will try again tomorrow and Wednesday to get a response.

ERdiesel · 09-09-2013, 11:31 PM

This does raise the question that if the car is damaged during the boat ride across the Atlantic and they "fix" it at the VPC, is there an obligation to let the buyer know? I'm assuming for minor dings.....there would be no obligation to inform the buyer but at what point in terms of amount of damage would the buyer have to be told? Based on what I've read it sounds as if BMW could pretty much fix anything in their VPC facility but we all know if there is real significant damage to a car, than it'll never be the "same" as before.

KaffineKiller · 09-10-2013, 03:29 PM

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So far the dealer hasn't responded at all actually. Will try again tomorrow and Wednesday to get a response.

WE WERE ON THE SAME BOAT!!! I was trying to find someone else. I am sitting at the port as well. Waiting on some news....

Bman925 · 09-10-2013, 04:30 PM

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WE WERE ON THE SAME BOAT!!! I was trying to find someone else. I am sitting at the port as well. Waiting on some news....

Haha cool. I think I was on the Don Juan, not sure though.

@ErDiesel To be honest, I don't really care if the car got some dings or a fender got bent in, as long as I get my car at 100%!

Anyway I got an update from my CA today. He said that the car was released to a shipping carrier and that I can pick it up within a few days.

ERdiesel · 09-11-2013, 08:26 AM

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Haha cool. I think I was on the Don Juan, not sure though.

@ErDiesel To be honest, I don't really care if the car got some dings or a fender got bent in, as long as I get my car at 100%!

Anyway I got an update from my CA today. He said that the car was released to a shipping carrier and that I can pick it up within a few days.

Awesome that you'll be getting your car before the weekend!!!

My 2014 335 just arrived at the port and now my turn to wait to see how long it takes them to complete the "finishing touches" and get it to my local dealer.

Bman925 · 09-12-2013, 02:27 PM

Update: My car arrived at the dealer today. Dealer is doing some of its own "finishing touches" and I will pick it up Saturday!!!

ERdiesel · 09-12-2013, 02:36 PM

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Update: My car arrived at the dealer today. Dealer is doing some of its own "finishing touches" and I will pick it up Saturday!!!

Nice!!! So from the time the boat docked at the port of ny/nj to the time it arrived at the dealer, how many days was it? a full week?

Bman925 · 09-12-2013, 06:02 PM

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Nice!!! So from the time the boat docked at the port of ny/nj to the time it arrived at the dealer, how many days was it? a full week?

It would be about 2 weeks. Came into port around 28/29 of Aug.

Bman925 · 09-14-2013, 07:58 PM

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Nice!!! So from the time the boat docked at the port of ny/nj to the time it arrived at the dealer, how many days was it? a full week?

Update, car came in on Thurs. I saw it today but couldn't take it (slight issue with insurance). Will pick it up on Monday.

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ERdiesel Private First Class 3 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 2014 335i xDrive Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	This does raise the question that if the car is damaged during the boat ride across the Atlantic and they "fix" it at the VPC, is there an obligation to let the buyer know? I'm assuming for minor dings.....there would be no obligation to inform the buyer but at what point in terms of amount of damage would the buyer have to be told? Based on what I've read it sounds as if BMW could pretty much fix anything in their VPC facility but we all know if there is real significant damage to a car, than it'll never be the "same" as before.
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