Car On Vessel But Dealer Says He Can't Track????
#46
07-10-2007, 03:29 PM
Eric - if my car was on shipment 7/2 - I am in ATL, GA. Where would the likely location of delivery be? Houston?
Thanks.
Thanks.
#47
07-10-2007, 03:42 PM
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Tracking your new car
Give me the VIN# of the car and I will track it for you.
I can then tell you what day it was loaded on the vessel, then it should, weather permiting only be about 10 days on the water. When it gets to the port it generally takes a couple of days to go through customs and for them to print the window sticker. What I do not know is how long it will take from that port to your dealer on a transport. Generally the trucks are lined up to pick up the incoming ship's vehicles. Porsche gives us a schedule as to when the vessels will be docking and when they left.
Call me if you wish. I will be here at the dealership until 7pm EST.
I can then tell you what day it was loaded on the vessel, then it should, weather permiting only be about 10 days on the water. When it gets to the port it generally takes a couple of days to go through customs and for them to print the window sticker. What I do not know is how long it will take from that port to your dealer on a transport. Generally the trucks are lined up to pick up the incoming ship's vehicles. Porsche gives us a schedule as to when the vessels will be docking and when they left.
Call me if you wish. I will be here at the dealership until 7pm EST.
#48
07-10-2007, 06:58 PM
Thank you. I left the VIN at work. I will give you a shout. I was hoping my dealer would know but he was out today and he knows I am waiting for some info. 
Once again thank you for all the great info everyone is posting up!!
Once again thank you for all the great info everyone is posting up!!
#49
07-10-2007, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Eric (Plug Guy)
Baltimore is port for NY cars. Transport to NY could take 2-3 days from port delivery.
#50
07-10-2007, 08:16 PM
Originally Posted by ALPINE_997
Eric - if my car was on shipment 7/2 - I am in ATL, GA. Where would the likely location of delivery be? Houston?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Most likely Brunswick, 7/15 port arrival (estimated). That would be this coming Sunday. Then a couple of days for PDI/Customs/etc, and on a truck to Atlanta. Should have it by the middle of next week. And if you have a savvy dealer, they should send an enclosed transport to pick it up for you, rather than wait for the zig-zag train of trucks that go all over the southeast.
#51
07-10-2007, 08:19 PM
Originally Posted by SG
so assuming all goes well, I should get the car mid next week?
#52
07-10-2007, 09:14 PM
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Got mine @ 1 1/2 weeks ago. Amazingly it took 2 weeks from going on the boat in Germany till it arrived in my garage. My salesman kept me informed at each step of production and transportation without my asking and by email. By the way, mine is Meteor Grey with Natural Dark Grey Leather interior and PCCB. You're going to love the combination.
Robert
Robert
#53
07-10-2007, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Fast_Bubba
Got mine @ 1 1/2 weeks ago. Amazingly it took 2 weeks from going on the boat in Germany till it arrived in my garage. My salesman kept me informed at each step of production and transportation without my asking and by email. By the way, mine is Meteor Grey with Natural Dark Grey Leather interior and PCCB. You're going to love the combination.
Robert
Robert
#55
07-10-2007, 09:32 PM
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I'll work on it.
Robert
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2007 Meteor Grey 997TT
2006 997 C2S Cabrio - Gone
2005 E55 Wagon - Gone
2003 996 GT2 - Gone
2003 SL55 - Gone
Robert
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2007 Meteor Grey 997TT
2006 997 C2S Cabrio - Gone
2005 E55 Wagon - Gone
2003 996 GT2 - Gone
2003 SL55 - Gone
Last edited by Fast_Bubba; 07-10-2007 at 09:35 PM.
#56
07-11-2007, 09:57 AM
Thank you Eric for the update. You were spot on. My sales guy was sick and came into work and confirmed your findings!
Now the waiting on the wheels will kill me. haha
Now the waiting on the wheels will kill me. haha
#57
07-11-2007, 04:55 PM
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Update!
From the DEALER...
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#60
07-13-2007, 05:35 PM
It's at port!!
Here is the email I got from my dealer..
"The Rio Grande must have an extra motor on board! That ship smoked across the Atlantic and is sitting at port as I speak. Your new Turbo is becoming a US Citizen today. I will let you know when I see another change. I hope you are excited you are only a few days away from your new 911 Turbo!"
congrats on yours as well!!
Here is the email I got from my dealer..
"The Rio Grande must have an extra motor on board! That ship smoked across the Atlantic and is sitting at port as I speak. Your new Turbo is becoming a US Citizen today. I will let you know when I see another change. I hope you are excited you are only a few days away from your new 911 Turbo!"
congrats on yours as well!!