08-30-2017, 11:29 PM | #1 |
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Dropped car in Vienna 30+ days before it shipped.
Just an FYI to other M2 European Delivery participants.
I know it can vary greatly and I was ok with a longer wait, but I was surprised at how long the process is taking. I debated about dropping off back in Munich and now I wish I would have. I did ED 2 years ago and dropped the car off in Munich and got the car 8 weeks later on the West coast. This trip, I will be lucky to get the car in in 13 weeks. Next trip I am going to drop off in Munich. |
09-03-2017, 12:00 AM | #2 |
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Your mistake was dropping off at a port that doesn't get a lot of traffic. I am sure they have maybe one ship a month that picks up in Vienna where Bremmerhaven is one of the largest ports for cars in the world and has ships 2-3 times a week.
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09-03-2017, 11:39 AM | #3 | |
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But ... a ship that picks up in Vienna? Pretty sure the car gets transported over land to a port from Vienna. Is there such a thing as a river-based car carrier? I'm sure the OP could clarify. Last time I checked about leaving a car in Italy, I learned that they drive the car back to Munich, and then it takes normal channels from there. No thank you - I drove it back to Munich myself (2015). When I dropped in Zurich (2006), it was transported by the logistics company (by truck or train - can't remember) to Bremerhaven. I actually got my car back in California a few days quicker when I dropped in Zurich than when I dropped in Munich - but both cases were within reasonable timeframes. |
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09-05-2017, 12:39 PM | #4 | |
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I had read of people having minimal delay 2-3 days and up to 3 weeks delay dropping in Vienna. I am just adding my experience so people can see that it could be worse than 3 weeks, factor that into your decision. |
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09-08-2017, 11:25 PM | #5 |
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My car took 2 weeks from drop off to being loaded on vessel. Munich. dropped 8-18-17
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