370 + BMWs damaged while shipping to US

[coolmazda5]

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.

"Those cars with light damage will be repaired at the Elizabeth Receiving facility and sold through BMW’s dealer network as new cars. Might want to spring for the CARFAX this time."

I'm sure BMW will notify potential buyers of this issue. Plus they are insured, so the money is in already. Regardless, it will piss-off those original buyers who were waiting for their delivery.

(boom06) Window sticker:
Note: Minor freight scratch, front bumper, repaired under warranty by authorized BMW dealer

 

[vindication]

dibs on engine/drivetrain.....and I think one of them wheels is in good condition I'll take that too. lol

 

[DaveB]

Damn!!!!!! That is the same ship that brought over my daughter's 2007 Mini CooperS. I feel for the people's who's BMWs those were. I was able to track the ship all the way across the pond and got really excited when it got into port. Only to find out that your car got damaged over here, would really suck. I sure hope you have the right to refuse buying a damaged car.

 

[quatelate]

i hope all those cars go to a not so honest junk yard the slotege needs an e90 v8 lol

 

[mikeyb]

These cars will not be sold to anyone. BMW will ship them back to Germany and recycle them.

 

[Powerslave]

what a waist... how in the hec did that happen?

 

[Mikey444]

It hurts to see that.

 

[robertmack83]

I work at bmw north america some of these cars were coming to us to process. It is going to be a slow work week. they could only salvage 300 cars.