At the Port
12-11-2006, 04:41 PM
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My Ride: 2007 550i - Monaco Blue with Auburn Interior. Sport, auto. Ordered 10-30-06
I just got the call that my car is at the port, and I'm scheduled to pick it up next week. This has been the longest two months of my life (except for boot camp). Haven't looked at the calendar so much in December since I was seven years old.
12-11-2006, 05:19 PM
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We've all been there and understand completely how you've been feeling... Hang in there, you'll be driving your baby in no time! 
12-11-2006, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by lllwlf' post='366274' date='Dec 11 2006, 08:41 PM
I just got the call that my car is at the port, and I'm scheduled to pick it up next week. This has been the longest two months of my life (except for boot camp). Haven't looked at the calendar so much in December since I was seven years old.
12-11-2006, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by lllwlf' post='366274' date='Dec 11 2006, 08:41 PM
I just got the call that my car is at the port, and I'm scheduled to pick it up next week. This has been the longest two months of my life (except for boot camp). Haven't looked at the calendar so much in December since I was seven years old.
Believe me, you'll love it!!!
12-12-2006, 04:04 AM
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Your dealer won't admit it, but they have some pull with the processing centers at the port. They can request an expedite on a car if they want to. The car I just got was replacing a problem car. The processing center in NJ was waiting for it, turned it around and had it on a truck the day after the boat arrived. It was at my dealer in CT the next day.
Make a little noise, but do it politely. You get further with honey than the other choice.
Keep us posted!
Make a little noise, but do it politely. You get further with honey than the other choice.
Keep us posted!
12-12-2006, 04:07 AM
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By the way...
The info you see on the BMW Owner's circle is weeks behind. I had my car and it was still saying it was "en route" with that annoying music, as though that is going to make your wait seem shorter.
The info you see on the BMW Owner's circle is weeks behind. I had my car and it was still saying it was "en route" with that annoying music, as though that is going to make your wait seem shorter.
12-12-2006, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by FairfieldCT' post='366453' date='Dec 12 2006, 08:04 AM
Your dealer won't admit it, but they have some pull with the processing centers at the port. They can request an expedite on a car if they want to. The car I just got was replacing a problem car. The processing center in NJ was waiting for it, turned it around and had it on a truck the day after the boat arrived. It was at my dealer in CT the next day.
Make a little noise, but do it politely. You get further with honey than the other choice.
Keep us posted!
Make a little noise, but do it politely. You get further with honey than the other choice.
Keep us posted!
12-12-2006, 08:50 AM
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My Ride: 2007 550i - Monaco Blue with Auburn Interior. Sport, auto. Ordered 10-30-06
I can go the rest of my life without hearing that Owners Circle music again. It was cool for the first 5 minutes. I hope the color combo turns out good. Still a little nervous on that one.
12-12-2006, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by lllwlf' post='366530' date='Dec 12 2006, 12:50 PM
I can go the rest of my life without hearing that Owners Circle music again. It was cool for the first 5 minutes. I hope the color combo turns out good. Still a little nervous on that one.
If only I had remembered before I ordered silver-grey.....
12-12-2006, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by lllwlf' post='366530' date='Dec 12 2006, 05:50 PM
I hope the color combo turns out good.
Most important is that it pleases YOU and you simply have the joy of driving a truly excellent vehicle.
Good luck,
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