http://www.bmwblog.com/2006/12/22/did-you-ever-wonder-what-happens-at-the-port-to-your-car-after-it%e2%80%99s-shipped-from-the-factory/ BMW News, Reviews, Test Drives, Photos And Videos Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:35:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.bmwblog.com/2006/12/22/did-you-ever-wonder-what-happens-at-the-port-to-your-car-after-it%e2%80%99s-shipped-from-the-factory/#comment-349260 David Jarmon Mon, 29 Aug 2011 05:17:00 +0000 http://edbmw.com/blog/2006/12/22/did-you-ever-wonder-what-happens-at-the-port-to-your-car-after-it%e2%80%99s-shipped-from-the-factory/#comment-349260 Thanks for this explanation. We drove our new 328i convertible less than 70 miles around Munich before returning it at the airport. When we picked it up at the dealer it had 120 miles and the navigation system had a destination for a residential street by the beach in Oxnard. I suppose someone decided it would be nice to take a test drive in our new car? Anyone else with a similar experience? Thanks for this explanation. We drove our new 328i convertible less than 70 miles around Munich before returning it at the airport. When we picked it up at the dealer it had 120 miles and the navigation system had a destination for a residential street by the beach in Oxnard. I suppose someone decided it would be nice to take a test drive in our new car? Anyone else with a similar experience?

]]> http://www.bmwblog.com/2006/12/22/did-you-ever-wonder-what-happens-at-the-port-to-your-car-after-it%e2%80%99s-shipped-from-the-factory/#comment-348003 2008 M5 purchase with problems.... - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com) Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:20:30 +0000 http://edbmw.com/blog/2006/12/22/did-you-ever-wonder-what-happens-at-the-port-to-your-car-after-it%e2%80%99s-shipped-from-the-factory/#comment-348003 [...] Originally Posted by CajunM5 Arrived this past Friday. Upon inspection it was obvious that the rear bumper had been painted. Not the smooth BMW finish, but an irregular "orange peel" texture. Additionally, the rear right quarter panel seems to have been painted. There is a faint paint tape line on the door well for the passenger rear door. Dealers are generally lying, however there are a few other things to consider. The finish on bumpers often do not match. Many plastic parts arrive at the BMW factory already painted. Many cars receive minor body damage during shipping, which is repaired by the manufacturer before the car arrives at the dealer. According to this report, body damage less than 3% of the value is not reported to the dealer. Did you ever wonder what happens at the port to your car after it's shipped from the factory? [...] [...] Originally Posted by CajunM5 Arrived this past Friday. Upon inspection it was obvious that the rear bumper had been painted. Not the smooth BMW finish, but an irregular "orange peel" texture. Additionally, the rear right quarter panel seems to have been painted. There is a faint paint tape line on the door well for the passenger rear door. Dealers are generally lying, however there are a few other things to consider. The finish on bumpers often do not match. Many plastic parts arrive at the BMW factory already painted. Many cars receive minor body damage during shipping, which is repaired by the manufacturer before the car arrives at the dealer. According to this report, body damage less than 3% of the value is not reported to the dealer. Did you ever wonder what happens at the port to your car after it's shipped from the factory? [...]

]]> http://www.bmwblog.com/2006/12/22/did-you-ever-wonder-what-happens-at-the-port-to-your-car-after-it%e2%80%99s-shipped-from-the-factory/#comment-43439 NYBMWCCA - Vehicle Distribution Center Tour Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:24:48 +0000 http://edbmw.com/blog/2006/12/22/did-you-ever-wonder-what-happens-at-the-port-to-your-car-after-it%e2%80%99s-shipped-from-the-factory/#comment-43439 [...] BMW VPC  [...] [...] BMW VPC  [...]

]]> http://www.bmwblog.com/2006/12/22/did-you-ever-wonder-what-happens-at-the-port-to-your-car-after-it%e2%80%99s-shipped-from-the-factory/#comment-9860 Vessel: Freedom - 06/12/07 - Page 11 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum - E90Post.com Tue, 26 Jun 2007 12:07:03 +0000 http://edbmw.com/blog/2006/12/22/did-you-ever-wonder-what-happens-at-the-port-to-your-car-after-it%e2%80%99s-shipped-from-the-factory/#comment-9860 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] it. Since our cars are coming into the VPC, I thought some of you might find it interesting. http://edbmw.com/blog/2006/12/22/did...m-the-factory/ __________________ On Order: 335i Sedan, Black w/ Black, Aluminum Trim, 6MT, Sports Package... [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> [...] it. Since our cars are coming into the VPC, I thought some of you might find it interesting. http://edbmw.com/blog/2006/12/22/did…m-the-factory/ __________________ On Order: 335i Sedan, Black w/ Black, Aluminum Trim, 6MT, Sports Package… [...]

]]> http://www.bmwblog.com/2006/12/22/did-you-ever-wonder-what-happens-at-the-port-to-your-car-after-it%e2%80%99s-shipped-from-the-factory/#comment-8618 VDC Tour (good post) - bimmerfest - BMW Forums Sun, 03 Jun 2007 22:13:13 +0000 http://edbmw.com/blog/2006/12/22/did-you-ever-wonder-what-happens-at-the-port-to-your-car-after-it%e2%80%99s-shipped-from-the-factory/#comment-8618 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] Tour (good post) http://edbmw.com/blog/2006/12/22/did...m-the-factory/ __________________ New FZ-6 until moving to Europe in June '07 ED E91 328i SG AT HS towing [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> [...] Tour (good post) http://edbmw.com/blog/2006/12/22/did…m-the-factory/ __________________ New FZ-6 until moving to Europe in June ’07 ED E91 328i SG AT HS towing [...]

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