Got rear ended in a 640i and BMW part takes 3 Months to ship

blanca333 · 11-12-2012, 10:09 PM

I got rear ended in a 640i convertible.

The electronic parts at the rear of the car require 3 months to deliver. They apparently need to deliver the part from Germany. And the new 6 series has all of the sensitive electronics at the rear end of the vehicle.

The car that rear ended me went underneath my car.

I can't drive the car for 3 months! Does BMW compensate for this lost time while they are shipping parts?

Did anyone else have this problem?

Jace_91 · 11-12-2012, 10:17 PM

3 months seems a bit extensive, even if they had to manufacture it and then ship by cargo ship it seems it would be quicker than that. I think the insurance of the guy that hit you is going to go through the roof.

blanca333 · 11-12-2012, 10:22 PM

Yes they have to manufacture it and ship it. 3 months is what i was told.

RupertPupkin · 11-12-2012, 10:26 PM

That sounds way too long

Was that first photo on the iPhone 5? (Purple Flare) haha

Def make them do it faster

arctic330i · 11-12-2012, 10:29 PM

jesus

ken1137 · 11-13-2012, 12:58 AM

3 months...wtf! Call BMWNA and try to have them expedite the freight (via air). One would think they would have spare parts available in Germany. GL.

Falafel Combo · 11-13-2012, 04:14 AM

Terrible. Sorry for your loss.

Maybe better advice if you re-post in the 6 series threads?

StevenY. · 11-13-2012, 06:34 AM

Sorry for your loss, that's crazy. As far as compensation for lost time, never really heard of that. Three months is crazy, I wish you the best.

blanca333 · 11-13-2012, 11:28 AM

Yes, it was with an iphone (purple flare).

Thanks for the comments.

Spun Crankhub · 11-13-2012, 01:03 PM

they have to have the parts somewhere, otherwise that means they are not building 6'ers right now. Wacky.

Bronze · 11-13-2012, 02:41 PM

Sounds like they are experiencing a shortage.

ES_TRADER · 11-13-2012, 03:32 PM

i see ur in LA. why didnt u go to a BMW certified collision center? theyll have parts in 3 days MAX, even from germany..

blanca333 · 11-13-2012, 05:57 PM

i should've went to a bmw certified collision center.

atown88 · 11-13-2012, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blanca333

i should've went to a bmw certified collision center.

Where did you go then? Is this a new 640i? I'm not sure if you take collision repairs to a dealership, as I've never been in this position.

Sorry OP.

Dozhdbog · 11-13-2012, 06:15 PM

Lord, I hope everyone is ok.

ES_TRADER · 11-13-2012, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blanca333

i should've went to a bmw certified collision center.

my 20 year old bmw was rear ended...since it wasnt my fault and no outta pocket to me...i took it to the bmw collision center to let em have at it...12k estimate for a car worth 9k on bluebook. i wouldnt let them total it...classic car argument

onebadmofo · 11-13-2012, 07:03 PM

Took me about a month to get a driveshaft out of Germany so 3 months for something that needs to be manufactured first sounds about right.

Bingobimmer · 11-13-2012, 07:11 PM

Wow that's a long wait!

EYE4SPEED · 11-13-2012, 07:15 PM

We order spare parts directly from Germany and have them shipped back to the US. It is both cheaper and faster than waiting for service parts to arrive in the US. Nonetheless, your insurance should pick up a loaner. Insist on something comparable or switch companies.

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blanca333 Private 28 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Got rear ended in a 640i and BMW part takes 3 Months to ship I got rear ended in a 640i convertible. The electronic parts at the rear of the car require 3 months to deliver. They apparently need to deliver the part from Germany. And the new 6 series has all of the sensitive electronics at the rear end of the vehicle. The car that rear ended me went underneath my car. I can't drive the car for 3 months! Does BMW compensate for this lost time while they are shipping parts? Did anyone else have this problem? Attached Images
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Jace_91 First Lieutenant 9 Rep 365 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South Florida - Hollywood iTrader: (0)	3 months seems a bit extensive, even if they had to manufacture it and then ship by cargo ship it seems it would be quicker than that. I think the insurance of the guy that hit you is going to go through the roof.
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blanca333 Private 28 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Yes they have to manufacture it and ship it. 3 months is what i was told.
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RupertPupkin Major 92 Rep 1,456 Posts Drives: Freak Beast Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East iTrader: (5)	That sounds way too long Was that first photo on the iPhone 5? (Purple Flare) haha Def make them do it faster
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ken1137 Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,732 Posts Drives: BMW S1000XR Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 e90 335i [6.40]	3 months...wtf! Call BMWNA and try to have them expedite the freight (via air). One would think they would have spare parts available in Germany. GL. __________________ BMWCCA member
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Falafel Combo Banned 3773 Rep 6,673 Posts Drives: X5 xDrive50i Join Date: May 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (3)	Terrible. Sorry for your loss. Maybe better advice if you re-post in the 6 series threads?
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StevenY. ///M 227 Rep 2,248 Posts Drives: 10' SG e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	Sorry for your loss, that's crazy. As far as compensation for lost time, never really heard of that. Three months is crazy, I wish you the best. __________________
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blanca333 Private 28 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Yes, it was with an iphone (purple flare). Thanks for the comments.
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Spun Crankhub Major General 965 Rep 5,032 Posts Drives: 15 F82 SOLD Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (63)	they have to have the parts somewhere, otherwise that means they are not building 6'ers right now. Wacky.
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ES_TRADER Colonel 344 Rep 2,928 Posts Drives: 328i, 335i, M3, 535i, X5, 36M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OC iTrader: (3) Garage List 2014 Ford Raptor [0.00] 2012 328i E92 [10.00] 2013 X5 [0.00] 2013 335i F30 [8.00] 1990 Toyota Previa [0.00] 1997 E36 M3 [10.00] 2011 E92 M3 [0.00] 2011 535i [0.00]	i see ur in LA. why didnt u go to a BMW certified collision center? theyll have parts in 3 days MAX, even from germany..
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blanca333 Private 28 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	i should've went to a bmw certified collision center.
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onebadmofo Colonel 346 Rep 2,396 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (14)	Took me about a month to get a driveshaft out of Germany so 3 months for something that needs to be manufactured first sounds about right.
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