370 + BMWs damaged while shipping to US

[mikeyb]

BMW NA loses 370+ cars because of a tipped cargo ship at port in Jersey city. 70 of the cars are total losses.

Majority of the destroyed vehicles were brand new E92 ///M3s. Shipping company's insurance co. is footing the bill.

 

[TinmanMS6]

Wow. The 2008 M3 just got a lot pricier.

 

[sephiroth]

the ship tipped in port? it wasen't even moving? How baddly does someone have to screw up for that to happen?

 

[mikeyb]

the ship tipped in port? it wasen't even moving? How baddly does someone have to screw up for that to happen?

Maybe had a ballast problem. I'll looking for the article.

 

[TinmanMS6]

the ship tipped in port? it wasen't even moving? How baddly does someone have to screw up for that to happen?

If the ballast system gets screwed up, it's going to tip. Doesn't matter if it's moving or not.

 

[gone_fishin]

Cougar Ace dejavu

 

[Rush]

 

[mikeyb]

I would be more then happy to take a few of their hands. A TT I-6 e46 3 series.

 

[oskinosmee]

I would be more then happy to take a few of their hands. A TT I-6 e46 3 series.

+1 give me one i will get it fixed

 

[coolmazda5]

Yikes, my order was in there, now I'm stuck with my Mazda for longer

Being serious, it looks sad. Oh well Mazda, you are not alone anymore.

Hmmm, Are the wheels for sale?

 

[altspace]

All aboard the failboat part deux.

 

[VermZ06]

Car auction anyone??

 

[Alejo_NIN]

i'll take two engines, plase...

 

[bmman93]

wow that sucks a lot! i would take a totaled one tho. it would be sweet to get that junk yard motor!

 

[jbiird317]

hmmm jersey city isnt too far away, maybe ill have to check out that port

 

[RacerXGirl]

That is so sad.

 

[aMaff]

Let the engine swaps begin!

 

[mikeyb]

N52 Twin Turbo into a e30 would be awesome!

 

[aMaff]

Hmmmmmmm... ME92ata?

 

[kcbhiw]

Seems as though the cars will have the same fate as those aboard the Couger Ace...the crusher.

http://culturegarage.com/2008/01/11/are-you-waiting-for-you-brand-new-bmw-bmw-na-loses-370-cars/

The last sentence is a bit frighting, however.