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08-02-2013, 08:52 PM | #265 |
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wow that BIMMER magazine looks great. just ordered one off eBay
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08-02-2013, 09:20 PM | #266 |
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Interesting. I think if you have a blue, manual IS coupe, you gotta hang onto a copy of that. Looks like the issue coming out in a few days has an article about the 135is convertible, too.
A lot of the article didn't really pertain to me, as a DCT, tech package guy. But I got what I paid for - just the uncomfortableness of having to be in a crowded barnes and noble. |
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08-03-2013, 10:37 AM | #267 |
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Care to scan the article for us when you get it?
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08-03-2013, 02:18 PM | #269 |
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I'd love to see a scan of that article!!!
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08-03-2013, 02:23 PM | #270 |
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Glad I was scanning this forum and learned of this magazine. Just ordered a copy of the June edition on Amazon, and subscribed to Bimmer going forward. Thanks guys!
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08-03-2013, 03:16 PM | #271 |
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i will scan the article for you guys when i get it!
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08-05-2013, 06:38 PM | #272 |
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VDC delay
I ordered a 135is in June and was supposed to have received it on August 1. However, it has been sitting in the VDC for the past 10 days and the dealer has been trying to contact BMW NA to inquire about the delay with no response. I am worried now that they damaged the car at the VDC and that's why it has been sitting there.
Anyone experienced such a delay? What are your thoughts? What would my options be at this stage? Any suggestions? |
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08-05-2013, 07:11 PM | #273 |
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Yes, several of us had 2-3 week waits from the VDC as it takes much longer to process an IS model as they have to install half the IS parts at the port, which can get pretty jammed up and backlogged, especially with so many IS's coming in of late. So, I wouldn't worry at this point, though it's incredibly frustrating since the sales people on a 135is seem very misinformed at times and are insistent on "oh, just your typical 2-3 days" from port to dealer. Mine took 2 weeks from the VDC to the dealer a whopping 60 miles away and one person on the same boat in this forum had a very unresponsive dealer, new sales person, and got no answers until finally his showed up 3 weeks later for his IS.
Usually the sales person can get ahold of the people at the VDC to see the status and sometimes even send pictures. Hope that helps. |
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So, at least know that this is normal and most IS owners who ordered theirs will tell you that, so you can feel somewhat reassured. Still sucks though!!! Just isn't abnormal. They really like to torture us poor IS people. Longest 2 weeks of my life from port to pickup, but at least I had a rental hyundai accent to help soften the blow. =P |
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It has finally arrived. It's pretty cute!
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08-05-2013, 08:32 PM | #277 |
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Just remember, don't shoot the messenger! And mine was back in late April, so things might be different now. But was disconcerting when people on the boat that docked a week later were already getting their cars. =(
Will all be worth it in the end and will make you appreciate it that much more. Absence makes the heart grow fonder? First time you hear it though...all will be forgotten. |
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Yikes that's a while off from port. I think PCD is Performance Center Delivery. What's VDC? |
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I should go on vacation to pass the time!
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I updated the build table to reflect last weeks production - we are at 550 "is" coupes through this am.
August is off to a brisk start, 51 units of the 135, 18 of those were "is". Perhaps they are getting more orders than expected |
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08-12-2013, 05:09 PM | #286 |
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Well, but I could say that's only because they never made a 1M convertible. Aha! If there were no IS convertible though, wonder if they'd have gotten an IS coupe or normal 135i convertible.
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