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#33
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I got a call from my sales guy yesterday that my car is scheduled to hit the port of entry (Houston) on Jan 3rd and he says it will be about 10 days after that for delivery.
So question is if it is supposed to hit he entry point on the 3rd when should I start tracking it on the ship? When I had my wife's BMW built it was so much easier to track. Also when do you think they would start the build process?
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So question is if it is supposed to hit he entry point on the 3rd when should I start tracking it on the ship? When I had my wife's BMW built it was so much easier to track. Also when do you think they would start the build process?
Thanks
#34
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You should ask your salesperson when the car will be loaded on the shipping vessel. With that information you will be able to track the shipment all the way to the port.
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One question for all those reading, if you could do one thing to improve on the day you took delivery to make it better what would it be?
#37
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Seriously, here's a check list I use (in no particular order) that can make it a good experience:
1. Inspect the car carefully inside and out for any damage or obvious cosmetic issues and have the dealer note them on the invoice.
2. Allow the dealer to walk you through the various features (this gives you a jump start on understanding all the systems).
3. Ensure the dealer activates Sirius and T-Mobile free trials.
4. Ensure the AMI cable is present and if you have an iPhone or 3rd generation iTouch, see if they will swap out the blue grommet AMI cable for the red one (for video and album art display).
5. Resist all offers to purchase add-ons from the finance mgr. like extended warranties, Audi Care, paint treatments, etc. Despite what he may say otherwise, you can purchase these later if you are so inclined. (Audi Care is the only one I'll buy at 15K service and bras and films will be usually less expensive from third parties on your own).
6. Ensure you get a full tank of gas.
7. If required, make sure they provide the info to your insurance company and the car has its inspection sticker.
8. Ensure the shipping blocks have been removed.
9. Ensure spare, jack and all operating manuals are present.
10. Check tire pressures are not set to the max settings on the door label but are set to the manual's recommendation.
11. Bring a camera and take some photos before you drive it off the lot. The car will never look better and you'll have a nice record of the experience for later.
12. Try not to be too excited to drive the car before running down the list above.
Good luck and (soon) welcome home!
#38
1. Inspect the car carefully inside and out for any damage or obvious cosmetic issues and have the dealer note them on the invoice.
2. Allow the dealer to walk you through the various features (this gives you a jump start on understanding all the systems).
3. Ensure the dealer activates Sirius and T-Mobile free trials.
Thanks again!!
#39
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I would add, for this step, it is best to pickup the car during the day when you have sunlight to inspect your car
#40
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I learned this lesson by paying for a gas tank that was damaged by the car transporter. I found it several months later when I was having the car undercoated. The dealer claimed that I must have run over something that pushed in the tank but didn't do any damage to anything else.