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.


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[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? :D

[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? :p

[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.

[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.