The Canadian 6 Day Ultimate European Delivery Trip [Updated with BMW Video]

farbmw · 07-21-2014, 05:28 PM

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I would do it.

I know you would!

Nex · 07-21-2014, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by farbmw

Just found out from someone I know at BMW Canada that all the prep is done at the dealers, so I guess we don't have a Vehicle Preparation Center like they do in the U.S.-so that being the case the only delay we should have is customs and transport times from Halifax to the dealers.

Hopefully!

Great, does that mean my curbed rim won't be repaired since we don't have a VPC?

farbmw · 07-21-2014, 08:39 PM

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Great, does that mean my curbed rim won't be repaired since we don't have a VPC?

No the dealer will have to take care of it.

farbmw · 07-21-2014, 08:55 PM

So I think if they truck the Ms to the GTA it will take about 8 days to reach the dealers best case......I hope!

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karbonphiber · 07-22-2014, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by farbmw

So I think if they truck the Ms to the GTA it will take about 8 days to reach the dealers best case......I hope!

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farbmw · 07-22-2014, 07:23 AM

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Will you be having your whip trucked or transported by train?

Which ever way is the fastest. It seems that the M4 that I check was shipped by the Trucking service as you can see, and since my dealer is in Ajax, it is possible it could go that route.

Apparently CN rail is having major problems shipping cars on time, another M owner started a post on it.

farbmw · 07-25-2014, 01:38 PM

Well mine is being trucked in, according to the invoice it will get here next month, but when Budd's did theirs it took two days from when the truck pick it up.

I am still hoping for end of next week!

VCP · 07-25-2014, 02:43 PM

Did you request the truck?

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Originally Posted by farbmw

Well mine is being trucked in, according to the invoice it will get here next month, but when Budd's did theirs it took two days from when the truck pick it up.

I am still hoping for end of next week!

farbmw · 07-25-2014, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by VCP

Did you request the truck?

No I didn't I believe the one's that did ED and in Quebec and Ontario are getting trucked but 2 weeks?

01ON19 · 07-25-2014, 03:43 PM

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No I didn't I believe the one's that did ED and in Quebec and Ontario are getting trucked but 2 weeks?

There is no way it will take 2 weeks if it is already on a truck. You could walk faster.

VCP · 07-25-2014, 03:55 PM

LOL nice. A lot of gentlemen's clubs on the trip across Canada

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There is no way it will take 2 weeks if it is already on a truck. You could walk faster.

farbmw · 07-25-2014, 04:14 PM

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There is no way it will take 2 weeks if it is already on a truck. You could walk faster.

I agree but it is to late in the day to get in touch with anyone until Monday to get a realistic delivery date.

This is the only situation I hate Fridays because everyone leaves early.

karbonphiber · 07-25-2014, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by VCP

LOL nice. A lot of gentlemen's clubs on the trip across Canada

Lol... ED trip "the continuation". Leave the wives at home.

VCP · 07-25-2014, 05:47 PM

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Lol... ED trip "the continuation". Leave the wives at home.

farbmw · 07-25-2014, 09:53 PM

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Lol... ED trip "the continuation". Leave the wives at home.

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Hear! hear!, Hummm....did I say that out loud?

farbmw · 07-28-2014, 09:38 AM

Will today I checked the status of the truck that is bring mine and Rum's M4 and and they seemed to finalize when the truck will; actually pick up the car which is now Monday the 28th, and will show up at the dealers on the 30th so a two day drive.

Unfortunately I can find out what is taken the truck so long to pick them up, they may want to wait for other BMW's to clear customs and load it up or our Ms are still stuck in the customs process.

You know I will be checking this everyday.

01ON19 · 07-28-2014, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by farbmw

Will today I checked the status of the truck that is bring mine and Rum's M4 and and they seemed to finalize when the truck will; actually pick up the car which is now Monday the 28th, and will show up at the dealers on the 30th so a two day drive.

Unfortunately I can find out what is taken the truck so long to pick them up, they may want to wait for other BMW's to clear customs and load it up or our Ms are still stuck in the customs process.

You know I will be checking this everyday.

Did you get this info from the dealer or Hansen's?

farbmw · 07-28-2014, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Kanuck

Did you get this info from the dealer or Hansen's?

Hansen's website, the dealer is asking me when the car is to come.

01ON19 · 07-28-2014, 10:33 AM

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Hansen's website, the dealer is asking me when the car is to come.

I'm still wondering if, once the car is through Customs, if it is possible to just hop down there and drive it back. I think the problem is the registration, as you would need dealer to do that first so you could put plates on it. But, no reason why they can't do that now.

farbmw · 07-28-2014, 10:37 AM

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I'm still wondering if, once the car is through Customs, if it is possible to just hop down there and drive it back. I think the problem is the registration, as you would need dealer to do that first so you could put plates on it. But, no reason why they can't do that now.

Plus the car is in shipping mode, and someone told me that the suspension is locked down as well.

If there was a BMW service depot in Halifax when the cars are loaded off then it would be possible, like they do in the U.S.

01ON19 · 07-28-2014, 12:29 PM

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Plus the car is in shipping mode, and someone told me that the suspension is locked down as well.

If there was a BMW service depot in Halifax when the cars are loaded off then it would be possible, like they do in the U.S.

Not sure what "shipping mode" is for ED cars. Before the dealers got involved in redelivery, I would just go the railyard in Concord to get my car.

farbmw · 07-28-2014, 12:30 PM

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Not sure what "shipping mode" is for ED cars. Before the dealers got involved in redelivery, I would just go the railyard in Concord to get my car.

That mode for one limits the speed of the car.

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farbmw Brigadier General 422 Rep 4,501 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 6SPD MANUAL! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (11)	So I think if they truck the Ms to the GTA it will take about 8 days to reach the dealers best case......I hope! __________________ Have BT Tool professional, will scan and clear codes on your BMW. And now I am able to code my 2011 335is and M4 Link to my M4 euro delivery! http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1006526
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07-25-2014, 01:38 PM	#95
farbmw Brigadier General 422 Rep 4,501 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 6SPD MANUAL! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (11)	Well mine is being trucked in, according to the invoice it will get here next month, but when Budd's did theirs it took two days from when the truck pick it up. I am still hoping for end of next week! Attached Images __________________ Have BT Tool professional, will scan and clear codes on your BMW. And now I am able to code my 2011 335is and M4 Link to my M4 euro delivery! http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1006526
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farbmw Brigadier General 422 Rep 4,501 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 6SPD MANUAL! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (11)	Will today I checked the status of the truck that is bring mine and Rum's M4 and and they seemed to finalize when the truck will; actually pick up the car which is now Monday the 28th, and will show up at the dealers on the 30th so a two day drive. Unfortunately I can find out what is taken the truck so long to pick them up, they may want to wait for other BMW's to clear customs and load it up or our Ms are still stuck in the customs process. You know I will be checking this everyday. __________________ Have BT Tool professional, will scan and clear codes on your BMW. And now I am able to code my 2011 335is and M4 Link to my M4 euro delivery! http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1006526
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