End of an Era - The Final Few EDs Comprehensive Compilation

Fugly M3 · 09-04-2020, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by greentrbo95gst

I asked for Oct 29th. I don't think we will be able to travel still, but I will keep on pushing for as long as BMW allows. If we ultimately cannot do the last ED I decided that I will take the family next year and replicate my route in a rental m550d wagon from sixt.

Not a terrible back up...but I really like your reasoning on pushing back and back.

Buchloe_Burkard · 09-04-2020, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mercury26

My car is on the move. I called BMW Genius yesterday and they did not have a date or ship assigned for transport. I checked tonight and now it is in transit. Victoria Highway left port today, so it might be on that ship. I am going to call back tomorrow.

This is great news, happy to see things are moving along for you.
No change on my end, day 30 stuck at the port and counting.
Raven is not able to get any info from her AG colleagues.
Now it seems even more reasonable that the delay has to do with the fact the car was sent to Munich first and then diverted to port.

marshall834 · 09-04-2020, 08:50 AM

If BMW is pushing into late October, aren't we getting very close to the snow tire requirement? When does that usually happen?

M4CLT · 09-04-2020, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by marshall834

If BMW is pushing into late October, aren't we getting very close to the snow tire requirement? When does that usually happen?

Good point. It’s October 15 - April 15th

Fugly M3 · 09-04-2020, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by marshall834

If BMW is pushing into late October, aren't we getting very close to the snow tire requirement? When does that usually happen?

Yup...going to ask her for the tire place to see if they stock winter or AS tires that can do what I want!

ECAM3 · 09-04-2020, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by F82PRETEND

Yup...going to ask her for the tire place to see if they stock winter or AS tires that can do what I want!

Your extreme dedication is admirable. Truly hoping it works out for you.

M4CLT · 09-04-2020, 10:17 AM

[QUOTE=F82PRETEND;26646426]Yup...going to ask her for the tire place to see if they stock winter or AS tires that can do what I want!

www.EDWinterTires.com

mercury26 · 09-04-2020, 10:22 AM

I just confirmed with BMW Genius, it is on Victoria Highway. Scheduled to arrive in Baltimore on Sept 13th. If we had kept our ED, my daughter and I were scheduled to fly out tomorrow to Munch.

karussell · 09-04-2020, 10:40 AM

there is not a set date to put on snow tires. its when the average temperature is 0C. sometimes this is in December, sometimes its as early as Oct 15th. You can rent wheels/tires but I suggest waiting and see what the weather is like if you can go. really doubtful germany will open back up though. pretty sure it will go the opposite way with flu season.

karussell · 09-04-2020, 10:42 AM

i swapped the M2 for a G80 M3 manual in SPY. maybe i'll just ship it back to germany next summer and do my own damn ED.

Buchloe_Burkard · 09-04-2020, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mercury26

I just confirmed with BMW Genius, it is on Victoria Highway. Scheduled to arrive in Baltimore on Sept 13th. If we had kept our ED, my daughter and I were scheduled to fly out tomorrow to Munch.

I just called BMW Genius, was told to contact my CA....Pretty useless, considering the fact that CA himself suggested to call Genius....In short, they are all clueless, and the reason for delay could be anything from cargo scheduling issues to car damage. Nobody knows. Apparently they may know more next week...

Fugly M3 · 09-04-2020, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by F82PRETEND

Yup...going to ask her for the tire place to see if they stock winter or AS tires that can do what I want!

www.EDWinterTires.com

Yup, emailed them.

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Originally Posted by karussell

i swapped the M2 for a G80 M3 manual in SPY. maybe i'll just ship it back to germany next summer and do my own damn ED.

Assume you're now US delivery on that G80?

mercury26 · 09-04-2020, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Buchloe_Burkard

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Originally Posted by mercury26

I just confirmed with BMW Genius, it is on Victoria Highway. Scheduled to arrive in Baltimore on Sept 13th. If we had kept our ED, my daughter and I were scheduled to fly out tomorrow to Munch.

I just called BMW Genius, was told to contact my CA....Pretty useless, considering the fact that CA himself suggested to call Genius....In short, they are all clueless, and the reason for delay could be anything from cargo scheduling issues to car damage. Nobody knows. Apparently they may know more next week...

Bummer to hear you are having so many issues. Hopefully they resolve things soon.

mercury26 · 09-05-2020, 05:52 PM

If things had gone according to plan, my daughter and I would be on a United flight right now headed to Munich for pick up at the Welt on Monday. Instead my M2C is on the ship, headed to me.

f87kevin · 09-05-2020, 11:31 PM

I'm not sure I can handle more decisions like this for this car! It doesn't feel like another month will make a difference with travel restrictions. If it does dealing with Oct/Nov weather and pass closures would certainly change the trip plans. Yet I'm not sure I can give up given how much I've been through already for it.

Fugly M3 · 09-06-2020, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by f87kevin

I'm not sure I can handle more decisions like this for this car! It doesn't feel like another month will make a difference with travel restrictions. If it does dealing with Oct/Nov weather and pass closures would certainly change the trip plans. Yet I'm not sure I can give up given how much I've been through already for it.

I'm in the same boat. And if we want to do PCD, the timeframe will be pushed well into late fall or winter.

mercury26 · 09-06-2020, 12:54 AM

Has anyone been able to push their M2C delivery into October? I saw the M5 pushes earlier in the thread.

Fugly M3 · 09-06-2020, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mercury26

Has anyone been able to push their M2C delivery into October? I saw the M5 pushes earlier in the thread.

Raven said we can ask for it...I replied with a follow-up on tires and dates.

marshall834 · 09-06-2020, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by F82PRETEND

I'm in the same boat. And if we want to do PCD, the timeframe will be pushed well into late fall or winter.

That's my exact concern. I emailed Raven Friday to push as late into OCT as possible. But if (and probably when) that doesn't work, the PCD is minimum 8 weeks(?) out from that, pushing into December. I'm not particularly interested in driving through IL, IA, MN in winter on summer tires.

I honestly don't know what to do at this point. I appreciate BMW pushing ED into OCT but now it's just making the decision harder!

Fugly M3 · 09-06-2020, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by marshall834

That's my exact concern. I emailed Raven Friday to push as late into OCT as possible. But if (and probably when) that doesn't work, the PCD is minimum 8 weeks(?) out from that, pushing into December. I'm not particularly interested in driving through IL, IA, MN in winter on summer tires.

I honestly don't know what to do at this point. I appreciate BMW pushing ED into OCT but now it's just making the decision harder!

Exactly, you can't really go the "low route" either. I can, but the best part about driving all the way out west is going up into the Rockies and then down. Not exactly a winter road trip.

marshall834 · 09-06-2020, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by F82PRETEND

Exactly, you can't really go the "low route" either. I can, but the best part about driving all the way out west is going up into the Rockies and then down. Not exactly a winter road trip.

What?! You mean New Mexico isn't as exciting as the Rockies?!

Fugly M3 · 09-06-2020, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by marshall834

What?! You mean New Mexico isn't as exciting as the Rockies?!

Actually, I drove through it last year and it is stunning. That said, it's not the same kind of driving.

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marshall834 Captain 87 Rep 602 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M2 Comp Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (8)	If BMW is pushing into late October, aren't we getting very close to the snow tire requirement? When does that usually happen? __________________ Past: 2015 A3 E90 335i E46 323ci B6 Audi S4
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M4CLT New Member 5 Rep 10 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=F82PRETEND;26646426]Yup...going to ask her for the tire place to see if they stock winter or AS tires that can do what I want! www.EDWinterTires.com
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mercury26 Lord of the Rings 86 Rep 470 Posts Drives: 20 Audi SQ5,05 BMW 330i ZHP Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Westminster, Colorado iTrader: (2) Garage List 2021 BMW M2C [0.00] 2020 Audi SQ5 [0.00] 2019 VW Golf Alltrack [0.00] 2018 Ford F150 [0.00] 1977 VW Scirocco [0.00] 2005 BMW 330i ZHP [0.00] 2007 Audi RS4 [0.00]	I just confirmed with BMW Genius, it is on Victoria Highway. Scheduled to arrive in Baltimore on Sept 13th. If we had kept our ED, my daughter and I were scheduled to fly out tomorrow to Munch.
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karussell Lieutenant Colonel 353 Rep 1,749 Posts Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NorCal iTrader: (1)	there is not a set date to put on snow tires. its when the average temperature is 0C. sometimes this is in December, sometimes its as early as Oct 15th. You can rent wheels/tires but I suggest waiting and see what the weather is like if you can go. really doubtful germany will open back up though. pretty sure it will go the opposite way with flu season. __________________ "It gave you amazing satisfaction, but anyone who says he loved it is either a liar or he wasn't going fast enough." - Jackie Stewart on racing at the Nurburgring
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karussell Lieutenant Colonel 353 Rep 1,749 Posts Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NorCal iTrader: (1)	i swapped the M2 for a G80 M3 manual in SPY. maybe i'll just ship it back to germany next summer and do my own damn ED. __________________ "It gave you amazing satisfaction, but anyone who says he loved it is either a liar or he wasn't going fast enough." - Jackie Stewart on racing at the Nurburgring
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mercury26 Lord of the Rings 86 Rep 470 Posts Drives: 20 Audi SQ5,05 BMW 330i ZHP Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Westminster, Colorado iTrader: (2) Garage List 2021 BMW M2C [0.00] 2020 Audi SQ5 [0.00] 2019 VW Golf Alltrack [0.00] 2018 Ford F150 [0.00] 1977 VW Scirocco [0.00] 2005 BMW 330i ZHP [0.00] 2007 Audi RS4 [0.00]	Has anyone been able to push their M2C delivery into October? I saw the M5 pushes earlier in the thread.
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