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Erik
January 14th, 2008, 15:35
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooppppsss!!!

:king:


"The Courage tipped today at the port in Jersey City causing major damage to over 300 BMWs not including 70+ BMWs that were total losses.

a majority of the destroyed vehicles were M3s (mostly in dark blue) with a variety of 3ers and 1ers smashed up as well. A small number of the cars destroyed had German Tourist plates on them, those European delivery customers will NOT be getting their cars back.

If you were expecting your M3 or e90/92 in the next month, you're going to be in for a sad surprise.

those cars that were a total loss will be crushed, I asked a BMW rep, he stated that they will not be auctioned as there is a liability for letting those cars on the road. The shipping company's insurance is footing the bill, I do not know how they will handle those cars that are already owned by the European Delivery customers.

Those cars with light damage will be repaired at the Elizabeth Receiving facility and sold through BMW's dealer network as new cars. "



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Mockenrue
January 14th, 2008, 16:04
That http://www.tyresmoke.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/1.gifactually looks better now that it's been all smashed up! :applause:
roadrunner
January 14th, 2008, 16:38
sad to see, nevermind these are bimmers.

And especially sad for the ones, that took delivery in Europe, drove already with their new car in Europe, but wont see it again :doh:
Duma
January 14th, 2008, 16:43
:doh: :doh: :doh: :doh:
Erik
January 14th, 2008, 17:49
I get sea sick just looking at the pics :D
Leadfoot
January 14th, 2008, 19:47
It's easy to laugh but these are someones future pride and joy that have been destroyed. I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy, well maybe just one person. :D

P.S.

I agree the 1 series now looks better.:hihi:
RXBG
January 14th, 2008, 19:54
now i know how bmw is able to charge so little for the new M3. it skimps on the good shipping companies :D
Rutkowsky
January 14th, 2008, 20:21
That http://www.tyresmoke.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/1.gifactually looks better now that it's been all smashed up! :applause:

:vhmmm:

What's so hilarious about someone's pride and joy getting smashed?!? :doh: I don't wish this on anyone and i definitely don't find it funny
Erik
January 14th, 2008, 21:01
I understand these are dealer's cars for test drives, at least the M3s for the States.

The test drives might be a bit delayed.
Mori
January 14th, 2008, 21:41
Those cars with light damage will be repaired at the Elizabeth Receiving facility and sold through BMW's dealer network as new cars. "


Wow. Wonder how happy the owner will be when he buys a BRAND NEW M3 and finds out its been dropped and fixed and sold at full price. Complete bullshit.
Erik
January 14th, 2008, 22:06
Wow. Wonder how happy the owner will be when he buys a BRAND NEW M3 and finds out its been dropped and fixed and sold at full price. Complete bullshit.


Please read the first post again.
bbigman2000
January 15th, 2008, 00:27
ouch !! that sucks
Mockenrue
January 15th, 2008, 11:40
:vhmmm:

What's so hilarious about someone's pride and joy getting smashed?!? :doh: I don't wish this on anyone and i definitely don't find it funny

Nothing, and I too wouldn't wish it on anyone. I wasn't laughing at the situation or the people affected by it, just pointing out that the lamentably ugly http://www.tyresmoke.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/1.gif has IMO had its er, challenging aesthetics improved by this 'mishap'.

No one died, and I'd hope that the cars will all be insured and replaced. :thumb:
Mori
January 16th, 2008, 07:11
Please read the first post again.

It says light damage - to me that is still unacceptable. How can you pay for a new car when in reality it isn't?

I've had my share of respraying of cars, and factory paint is always better than what they can do at the dealer.
frikktion
January 16th, 2008, 18:19
It says light damage - to me that is still unacceptable. How can you pay for a new car when in reality it isn't?

I've had my share of respraying of cars, and factory paint is always better than what they can do at the dealer.

if i understand what he means, he means that the cars was only for test drives not for any costumer to buy.

is it only i who cant see the pictures? =S

i've had my share of a resprayed car too (a 2007 Mazda 3Sport 2,0) , and i couldn't tell the difference from new and old parts. (a women driving a Audi A4 3,2t on the highway with a trialer loaded the wrong way went over to my lane as i was about to drive pass her, i got on my brakes but it was to late so i went right in her trailer.) The front bumper was totaled an the hood was bent but nothing our little Mazda shop couldnt manage to repair with new parts. =) i dont think you can say that all car painters are bade cuz of your experience...
Audiphile
January 16th, 2008, 20:24
Yeah, what a shame...Anyway, isn't that R8 V12 TDI amazing!
skratch
January 18th, 2008, 07:17
guys calm down your not going to get a fixed car,BMW will take out the drive line and put it in a new shell,There is nothing wrong with the engines and transmitions on these cars,even the brakes can be salveged.

BTW did you guys read what the msrp is going to be in the states?53k for the sedan and 57k for the coupe...that is such a good deal right there.