10-19-2011, 12:16 PM | #1 |
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BMW Protocol - Must be at dealership to sign papers?
I have a 1M coming in about 3 weeks that I ordered from a dealership up north (12hr+ drive). At the time of purchase the salesman said that all the paperwork would be handled through a 3rd party just like they do with all long distance sales. Now he is saying that I must be there in person to sign the paperwork. I can then either drive the car back or ship it at that point. I don't really feel like driving that far back in November when the streets may or may not be iced over and/or salted. I'm also a little peeved that I now have to spend $$ on airfare when originally everything could be done via fax or email. Is the dealership full of it or is this really protocol?
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10-19-2011, 12:39 PM | #2 |
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All my paperwork handled via FedEx overnight. I did PCD, but bought out of state and never was requested to meet F2F. Laws may vary by state, I did have to explain to the bank an out of state car loan, for security purposes.
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10-19-2011, 12:44 PM | #4 |
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I did my via FedEx as well. I'm pretty sure as long as you provide a signature affidavit, there should be no issue.
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10-19-2011, 02:08 PM | #6 |
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mine was handled via FEDEX and I signed the docs in front of a notary. I then did Euro Delivery.
When i picked up the car from the dealer, all they did was hand me a key and take a photo out front. if you are not going to receive the car at the dealer.. are you having it shipped or another person picking it up? |
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10-19-2011, 03:02 PM | #7 |
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I bought mine from a dealer in SC-- had it delivered to the PC for pick-up. Everything was handled by FedEx----- BUT I paid cash... he told me that if I was financing it thru BMW I would have to sign the papers in person at the dealer. Maybe that is also your situation ??
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10-19-2011, 03:28 PM | #8 | |
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Same issue here...
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I had a similar agreement with my dealer and then they backed out and demanded I be at the dealership to sign papers and pick up the car. I tried getting help from BMW of NA however they do not have control over the dealers policy since they are privately owned. Then my dealer told me another reason I had to be there was to protect them for selling a car to someone who would illegally ship it out of the country. After several calls I realized that my dealer wanted to try and get me to finance, or buy optional coverage, in the end I realized that I'm lucky to have 1M and that the inconvienience of picking it up was far better than not having the car. The dealers set their own rules and since you're buying from out of town they know they'll never see you again. Be happy you're getting a 1M, that's how I'm looking at it.
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10-19-2011, 04:50 PM | #9 |
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After speaking to the dealer, he did say that he could fedex the papers to my local dealer. He then said that they would like me out there and that they would fly me out and pick me up at the airport. I can then drive the car home. I'm now thinking it will be fun to have a 1000 mile road trip down the east coast. Plus this will save me $800 on private transport.
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they are going to PAY to fly you out there? Something smells here.. I am betting dollars to donuts that flight doesn't get paid for once a Sales Manager hears about it.. why would they do such a thing? Maybe they want traffic on the floor until you get there... that's the only thing I can think of. |
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10-19-2011, 06:18 PM | #11 |
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A guess a PCD redirect is probably out of the question, although it's a heckuva alot closer to you.
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10-19-2011, 06:33 PM | #12 |
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I'm in the same boat and will be flying to Witchita kansas to sign paperwork and take delivery next month. I will then put the car on a transporter and fly home. The CA told me I had to be there to accept the vehicle. Just booked my flight.
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10-19-2011, 06:43 PM | #13 | |
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I doubt if one could be scheduled so near delivery??
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