How long does dealer prep take?

BigBoss168 · 04-06-2010, 10:07 PM

So it looks like my 135i coupe is finally out of Port Kembla (after having gotten off the boat on the 17th of March) and is scheduled to arrive at the dealer today (Wednesday). How long does the dealer prep typically take so when is the earliest I should expect to take delivery?

sparoz · 04-06-2010, 10:41 PM

1-2 days

BigBoss168 · 04-06-2010, 10:49 PM

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1-2 days

Thanks, I am getting itchy feet after having sold my Boxster the weekend before last!

AW123d · 04-07-2010, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by taipan168

Thanks, I am getting itchy feet after having sold my Boxster the weekend before last!

Which dealer are you going through? I'm still awaiting news on my 123d which arrived on the 19th.

BigBoss168 · 04-07-2010, 01:38 AM

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Which dealer are you going through? I'm still awaiting news on my 123d which arrived on the 19th.

It's one of the Sydney dealers. Will PM you the name (since I have made some comments about their level of service in another thread).

Taymaishu · 04-07-2010, 03:16 AM

Usually a day - my dealer took a few hours.

BigBoss168 · 04-07-2010, 03:34 AM

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Usually a day - my dealer took a few hours.

Ha, I'd love to earn $1,000 per hour for their "dealer delivery charge"!

Taymaishu · 04-07-2010, 04:38 AM

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Ha, I'd love to earn $1,000 per hour for their "dealer delivery charge"!

Yup - it's ridiculous! I think they must have had nothing else to do that day. A few hours to rego it, clean it, prep it and get paperwork ready.

Rather pay for fast service than the same amount for slow!

Superdaws · 04-07-2010, 07:08 PM

Mine took no longer than 24hrs...

Depends what they have to do to the car, if you ordered paint protection / tint etc etc then its going to take longer.

oz125 · 04-07-2010, 09:42 PM

1-2 days, I wish!.

Ordered in December 09, arrived via slow boat to Melb end of March, still waiting......

BigBoss168 · 04-08-2010, 12:46 AM

Just spoke to the dealer today (as usual I had to call him despite leaving a phone message and two e-mails) and the good news is the car is ready today, so I'm going to be picking it up tomorrow. Finally!

BMW //MPOWER · 04-08-2010, 02:28 AM

Not trying to alarm you, but it can vary, as some cars do get dented in shipping, so these are fixed up before delivery to the customer.

Superdaws · 04-08-2010, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by oz125

1-2 days, I wish!.

Ordered in December 09, arrived via slow boat to Melb end of March, still waiting......

Thats not dealer delivery time....

It takes ages on the boat from Germany (4 weeks +), then it takes at least another 2 weeks on the docks in Aus. Once it clears the docks its into dealer delivery time i think we are talking about here...

AW123d · 04-08-2010, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by taipan168

Just spoke to the dealer today (as usual I had to call him despite leaving a phone message and two e-mails) and the good news is the car is ready today, so I'm going to be picking it up tomorrow. Finally!

Our cars must have been on the same truck to the dealer as mine arrived yesterday and it's available to pick up on Saturday (my first available time). If you go into the garage take a look for my car!

BigBoss168 · 04-08-2010, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by AW123d

Our cars must have been on the same truck to the dealer as mine arrived yesterday and it's available to pick up on Saturday (my first available time). If you go into the garage take a look for my car!

Great news! I take it from your SN that yours is an Alpine White 123d?

AW123d · 04-08-2010, 05:00 AM

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Great news! I take it from your SN that yours is an Alpine White 123d?

Indeedy. Coupe as well.

Enjoy your 135!

BigBoss168 · 04-08-2010, 05:29 AM

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Indeedy. Coupe as well.

Enjoy your 135!

Thanks. Will keep my eyes out for it when I'm at the dealer tomorrow morning. Enjoy your new car too!

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