Delivery delay: 2010 Z4 s35i not yet EPA cleared

EandS · 10-11-2009, 05:38 PM

I decided to edit this post and a similar one on another forum for two reasons. (1) As subsequently noted in this thread, the needed CARB approval for the 2010 Z4 s35i has been provided and deliveries of the car are no longer being held by BMW pending that approval. (2) CARB has responded to my complaints about the matter and is investigating whether they contributed to the delay.

It will be interesting to see if I’ll learn whether the cause of the problem was initially misrepresented or misstated to me by CARB staff and if BMW actually caused or contributed in some manner to the significant and extremely aggravating situation that was encountered. The bottom line remains that this sort of thing shouldn’t happen and if mistakes are made they should be expeditiously resolved so that individual consumers are minimally affected and there’s damage control in terms of adverse economic impact.

Sincerely disgusted with bureaucracy,
Ed

flpnout · 10-11-2009, 06:29 PM

Wow!! That sucks on the long hold up. Mine is scheduled to arrive at the Oxnard VPC on Friday 10/16. I guess mine will also be held for awhile. Really sucks for everyone!

Rubber Ducky · 10-11-2009, 06:36 PM

It is my belief that this will be cleared up very shortly, probably tomorrow. Dealer thinks so. The California weenies said so. Patience, Grasshopper.

teagueAMX · 10-11-2009, 07:24 PM

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Patience, Grasshopper.

David Carradine is alive!

In all seriousness, I hope you guys get your cars soon.

EandS · 10-12-2009, 06:02 PM

Hooray! It's done! http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/onroad/...4r1_3d0_l2.pdf

It appears the revised Executive Order was actually executed on October 8, but the notification wasn't placed on their website until late today, October 12.

Best regards,
Ed

Rubber Ducky · 10-12-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by EandS

Hooray! It's done! http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/onroad/...4r1_3d0_l2.pdf

It appears the revised Executive Order was actually executed on October 8, but the notification wasn't placed on their website until late today, October 12.

Best regards,
Ed

Good on ya for finding this. I'm waiting for my s35i, turned in my E93 at end of lease plus 10 days grace, driving a loaner. You and I are probably less than one day from the POE, so maybe cars in a day or two. Good luck.

flpnout · 10-12-2009, 09:15 PM

Yeah, I'm glad too!! Thanks!!

EandS · 10-14-2009, 09:52 AM

Just a short announcement: The car arrived at the dealership this morning and we'll be collecting it shortly

Best regards,
Ed

Alejo · 10-14-2009, 10:07 AM

best of luck!!!

make sure to take lots of pictures

Rubber Ducky · 10-15-2009, 07:26 PM

There is a God! And she finally delivered my Z4!

teagueAMX · 10-16-2009, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Rubber Ducky

There is a God! And she finally delivered my Z4!

She?

Rubber Ducky · 10-16-2009, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by teagueAMX

She?

Yes. She's a middle-aged black woman with a striking resemblance to Shirley Chisholm.

Vintage · 10-16-2009, 09:50 AM

pics?

jannisa · 10-16-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by VintageBMW

pics?

Of the female god you mean? Don't you have any faith?

flpnout · 10-22-2009, 04:17 AM

I'm wondering if anyone from northern California know how long it takes once it reaches Oxnard VPC to reach bay area dealerships? My 2010 arrived at the dock in Oxnard on 10/16, up to now my dealership has not gotten the car yet? Don't know why it is taking so long? I thought it would be usually 3 days after docking that the car would be here?

teagueAMX · 10-22-2009, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by flpnout

I'm wondering if anyone from northern California know how long it takes once it reaches Oxnard VPC to reach bay area dealerships? My 2010 arrived at the dock in Oxnard on 10/16, up to now my dealership has not gotten the car yet? Don't know why it is taking so long? I thought it would be usually 3 days after docking that the car would be here?

It's interesting, I did a google of "Oxnard VCP" just to see where it was and and a link came up from BimmerFile, a Bimmer news blog. Apparently they're saying BMW is changing management of the Oxnard Vehicle Preparation Center effective Nov 1, 2009. I hope that isn't impacting your car delivery.

I'd suggest that you get in touch with your dealership before this change over.

http://www.bimmerfile.com/2009/09/28...ce-oxnard-vpc/

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BMW to Outsource Oxnard VPC

Sections: In the Press, Official News Sep 28th, 2009 3 Comments

The management of the west coast’s Oxnard Vehicle Preparation Center at Port Hueneme will be outsourced to Amports beginning on November 1, 2009.

BMW has stated this is not a cost cutting move but one for greater efficiency. The current employees may be retained by the new company but there are no guarantees.

flpnout · 10-22-2009, 07:55 AM

Thanks for the link. That doesn't sound like I have happy employees working on my car. I'm going to call my sales rep this morning. When I track the vehicle in Owner's Circle it still shows enroute instead of at VPC. Strange....

teagueAMX · 10-22-2009, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by flpnout

Thanks for the link. That doesn't sound like I have happy employees working on my car. I'm going to call my sales rep this morning. When I track the vehicle in Owner's Circle it still shows enroute instead of at VPC. Strange....

Yes, I agree.

Hopefully, your car isn't even there and this isn't a major issue, but just in case I would try to get it out of there before the new employee "learning curve" kicks in. Might delay things even further.

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EandS Private First Class 20 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 2010 Z4 s35i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	I decided to edit this post and a similar one on another forum for two reasons. (1) As subsequently noted in this thread, the needed CARB approval for the 2010 Z4 s35i has been provided and deliveries of the car are no longer being held by BMW pending that approval. (2) CARB has responded to my complaints about the matter and is investigating whether they contributed to the delay. It will be interesting to see if I’ll learn whether the cause of the problem was initially misrepresented or misstated to me by CARB staff and if BMW actually caused or contributed in some manner to the significant and extremely aggravating situation that was encountered. The bottom line remains that this sort of thing shouldn’t happen and if mistakes are made they should be expeditiously resolved so that individual consumers are minimally affected and there’s damage control in terms of adverse economic impact. Sincerely disgusted with bureaucracy, Ed Last edited by EandS; 10-17-2009 at 06:27 AM..
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flpnout Major 83 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2010 Dinan S3 Z4-35i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2010 E89 Z4 [7.83]	Wow!! That sucks on the long hold up. Mine is scheduled to arrive at the Oxnard VPC on Friday 10/16. I guess mine will also be held for awhile. Really sucks for everyone! __________________ 2015 BMW i3 REX
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Rubber Ducky Lieutenant 47 Rep 519 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cocoa Beach FL iTrader: (1)	It is my belief that this will be cleared up very shortly, probably tomorrow. Dealer thinks so. The California weenies said so. Patience, Grasshopper.
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EandS Private First Class 20 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 2010 Z4 s35i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Hooray! It's done! http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/onroad/...4r1_3d0_l2.pdf It appears the revised Executive Order was actually executed on October 8, but the notification wasn't placed on their website until late today, October 12. Best regards, Ed
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flpnout Major 83 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2010 Dinan S3 Z4-35i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2010 E89 Z4 [7.83]	Yeah, I'm glad too!! Thanks!! __________________ 2015 BMW i3 REX
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EandS Private First Class 20 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 2010 Z4 s35i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Just a short announcement: The car arrived at the dealership this morning and we'll be collecting it shortly Best regards, Ed
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flpnout Major 83 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2010 Dinan S3 Z4-35i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2010 E89 Z4 [7.83]	I'm wondering if anyone from northern California know how long it takes once it reaches Oxnard VPC to reach bay area dealerships? My 2010 arrived at the dock in Oxnard on 10/16, up to now my dealership has not gotten the car yet? Don't know why it is taking so long? I thought it would be usually 3 days after docking that the car would be here? __________________ 2015 BMW i3 REX
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flpnout Major 83 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2010 Dinan S3 Z4-35i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2010 E89 Z4 [7.83]	Thanks for the link. That doesn't sound like I have happy employees working on my car. I'm going to call my sales rep this morning. When I track the vehicle in Owner's Circle it still shows enroute instead of at VPC. Strange.... __________________ 2015 BMW i3 REX
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