Lament with me 1 Brothers...

shaggy135i · 06-27-2008, 01:40 PM

Just to give you some perspective, I ordered the car February, 15th and the car arrived in the states June 6th. I ordered through Military sales (only reason I can justify the time frame) and financed through Pen Fed. My car had spent 2 weeks going through customs for some reason before it went to VDC. I found out why today!!! Apparently during shipping the car sustained 10% damage (mostly rear bumper) and per BMW's policy, if the car has more than 3% damage, it cannot be sold to a customer. Why they failed to tell me this till today, I couldn't tell you. The lady I talked to today seemed frantic as this has only happened to her 2 other times in the 2 years she's been working with BMWNA.

We talked for quite a while and basically BMW is going to make my next 2 car payments or pay off my current loan and finance through them. She is working on getting me a lower rate and I'm going to squeeze every last cent or addition to the car that I can. She will place the order and told me I should have the car in 4-6weeks.

My question is...after listening to her and calming down and letting it sink in...Is it even worth it anymore? Who's to say the next car won't come and be damaged? Don't get me wrong, I do want the car and the anticipation has caused lack of sleep at times but now I'm not sure. What would you folks do in this situation? :iono:

EODGUY · 06-27-2008, 01:57 PM

I would probably cancel at that point. The problem is, you ordered the car while you were overseas I'm assuming. Now, since you're stateside, and you will essentialy be getting a whole new order and VIN number, you're more than likely going to have to pay sales tax. Not 100% sure, as it will depend on your state, but thats going to add a lot of money.

Bimzz · 06-27-2008, 03:02 PM

I would cancel the order and wait for 2009 models. Unles they offer you something really reaaallly good to compensate for your hassle.

Templedogg · 06-27-2008, 03:10 PM

Sorry to hear that, that really sucks!!! I would keep the order going and take anything they will give. It is only July, so you will still have the car for two months of the summer. Trust me, it will be worth the wait, don't settle for something else now! The month will go by quickly, if you cancel when August comes you will say to yourself, wow I wish I would have kept my order....I would be drive a 135i now.

EINSER M · 06-27-2008, 03:12 PM

+1 keep the car, get a new one and itll be here before you know it
feel bad your car had damage, that really sucks, but it could happen to anyone really.

60Driver · 06-27-2008, 04:33 PM

If the damage was only to the rear bumper they can replace it no problem. I guess it would depend on where and how bad the rest of the damage is. Check the sales / use tax implications as well. If there's no advantage then maybe go with an '09 with the upgraded telematics. DO NOT give up the car!

RobLS · 06-27-2008, 05:54 PM

Keep it, they are making things good for you, and are still working on benefitting you even more. Its a deal within a deal basically. And you also have this extra time to save up a little more money.

larryn · 06-27-2008, 06:15 PM

I had a rear bumper and hood replaced, and both driver side doors repainted due to damage during shipping on my e90. They did not hold the car from me. I assume that with your car, you've got quite a bit more damage than just the rear bumper. They can replace that for peanuts. You are over $3500 damage (at >10% damage), which is a lot more than what my repairs were.

06-27-2008, 01:40 PM	#1
shaggy135i Enlisted Member 0 Rep 40 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	Lament with me 1 Brothers... Just to give you some perspective, I ordered the car February, 15th and the car arrived in the states June 6th. I ordered through Military sales (only reason I can justify the time frame) and financed through Pen Fed. My car had spent 2 weeks going through customs for some reason before it went to VDC. I found out why today!!! Apparently during shipping the car sustained 10% damage (mostly rear bumper) and per BMW's policy, if the car has more than 3% damage, it cannot be sold to a customer. Why they failed to tell me this till today, I couldn't tell you. The lady I talked to today seemed frantic as this has only happened to her 2 other times in the 2 years she's been working with BMWNA. We talked for quite a while and basically BMW is going to make my next 2 car payments or pay off my current loan and finance through them. She is working on getting me a lower rate and I'm going to squeeze every last cent or addition to the car that I can. She will place the order and told me I should have the car in 4-6weeks. My question is...after listening to her and calming down and letting it sink in...Is it even worth it anymore? Who's to say the next car won't come and be damaged? Don't get me wrong, I do want the car and the anticipation has caused lack of sleep at times but now I'm not sure. What would you folks do in this situation? :iono: __________________ 2008 BMW 135i JB/Coral/Right Foot!
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06-27-2008, 01:57 PM	#2
EODGUY 1Addict's Mad Bomber 6 Rep 216 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	I would probably cancel at that point. The problem is, you ordered the car while you were overseas I'm assuming. Now, since you're stateside, and you will essentialy be getting a whole new order and VIN number, you're more than likely going to have to pay sales tax. Not 100% sure, as it will depend on your state, but thats going to add a lot of money. __________________ "A morning of akwardness is far better than a night of loneliness"-H.M. *Traded in* 2008 135i/TiAg/Coral/6M/Sport/Ipod/Premium Audio/Heated seats *Picked up 16 August, gone 21 September. Good ridance.* 1975 Jeep CJ-5
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06-27-2008, 03:02 PM	#3
Bimzz Happy Member 3 Rep 103 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	I would cancel the order and wait for 2009 models. Unles they offer you something really reaaallly good to compensate for your hassle.
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06-27-2008, 03:10 PM	#4
Templedogg Captain 49 Rep 799 Posts Drives: 135i, Trailblazer SS, 1934 PU Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lake Stevens, WA iTrader: (1)	Sorry to hear that, that really sucks!!! I would keep the order going and take anything they will give. It is only July, so you will still have the car for two months of the summer. Trust me, it will be worth the wait, don't settle for something else now! The month will go by quickly, if you cancel when August comes you will say to yourself, wow I wish I would have kept my order....I would be drive a 135i now. __________________
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06-27-2008, 03:12 PM	#5
EINSER M Major General 380 Rep 5,730 Posts Drives: BMW i3 rex Join Date: May 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (44) Garage List 2018 I01 i3s \| CURRENT [0.00] 2018 G01 X3 \| CURRENT [0.00] 2017 I01 i3 \| SOLD [0.00] 2017 F48 X1 \| SOLD ... [0.00] 2016 I01 i3 \| SOLD [0.00] 2017 F22 M240 \| SOLD [8.00] 2016 F25 X3 diesel ... [0.00] 2006 E60 550 \| SOLD [6.00] 2011 E90 335 \| SOLD [8.66] 2012 E82 135 \| SOLD [5.50] 2011 E82 1M \| SOLD [7.94] 2007 E85 Z4M\| SOLD [4.50] 2003 E53 X5 4.6is S ... [9.00] 2008 E92 328 \| SOLD [0.00] 2008 E82 135 \| SOLD [0.00] 2008 E90 335 \| SOLD [0.00] 2003 E46 M3 \| SOLD [7.50] 2006 E90 330 \| SOLD [10.00] 2003 E46 330ZHP \| SOLD [0.00]	+1 keep the car, get a new one and itll be here before you know it feel bad your car had damage, that really sucks, but it could happen to anyone really.
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06-27-2008, 04:33 PM	#6
60Driver Lieutenant 6 Rep 459 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	If the damage was only to the rear bumper they can replace it no problem. I guess it would depend on where and how bad the rest of the damage is. Check the sales / use tax implications as well. If there's no advantage then maybe go with an '09 with the upgraded telematics. DO NOT give up the car! __________________ ~My other car is a Blackhawk~ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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06-27-2008, 05:54 PM	#7
RobLS Major 29 Rep 1,193 Posts Drives: M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Perpetual Rain iTrader: (0)	Keep it, they are making things good for you, and are still working on benefitting you even more. Its a deal within a deal basically. And you also have this extra time to save up a little more money.
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06-27-2008, 06:15 PM	#8
larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	I had a rear bumper and hood replaced, and both driver side doors repainted due to damage during shipping on my e90. They did not hold the car from me. I assume that with your car, you've got quite a bit more damage than just the rear bumper. They can replace that for peanuts. You are over $3500 damage (at >10% damage), which is a lot more than what my repairs were.
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