|
|
|
|
|
|
BMW Garage | BMW Meets | Register | Today's Posts | Search |
|
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum
>
Can Canadian orders be tracked using owners circle?
|
|
12-03-2005, 08:03 PM | #1 |
Private
5
Rep 90
Posts |
Can Canadian orders be tracked using owners circle?
Hi,
I just tried to track my order following the instructions on this website. I have a production number and VIN and am scheduled for week 49. However, the system said it did not recognise either? Is this because my car is destined for Canada? Does it fall into a different "bin"? If yes, how do you Canucks track cars? Tx in advance! |
12-03-2005, 10:38 PM | #3 | |
Freude am Fahren
336
Rep 5,254
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
Freude am Fahren.
Jonathan E90 2006 330xi E90 2006 325i E39 2003 530i Sport* E46 2000 328Ci* E36 1996 328iS* E36 1992 325i* E30 1991 318is E21 1982 320iS* E21 1979 320 (6-Zyl)* *retired Nominated: Most Contributing Member |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-04-2005, 12:15 AM | #5 |
Private First Class
4
Rep 114
Posts |
You can't track the production status yourself (your dealer can), however once it is built you can track it while it is being shipped across the Atlantic.
Get the VIN number from your salesman, and then go to: http://schedule.2wglobal.com/AppTracking/cargoTrack.do select to track "auto cargo", then use your VIN# (no spaces) as the tracking#. It gives you full tracking of the ocean voyage, from when it arrives in the yard in Germany, through until it is offloaded in Halifax. The trip took about a week for me. I see you are in Vancouver, for me, it took 3 weeks from when it arrived in Halifax until it got to the dealer in Vancouver (who turned it around for me in less than a day). Once it hits Halifax it goes via rail to Annacis Island, and there is supposedly no way to track it (even by the dealer) during that time, until it is scanned it at the auto-receiving centre on Annacis. Once it hits Annacis, expect 1-2 days for it to get to dealer, then 1 more day for dealer prep. Good luck, the waiting is killer~
__________________
18' 330i xDrive M Sport Edition II - Mineral Gray/Black (Canadian Model 'eh!)
14', 13', 11' & 08' 328i xDrive - Mineral Gray/Black, Steptronic, PP, Nav (Canadian) 06' 325i - Sparkling Graphite/Black/Burl, Steptronic, PP (Canadian) |
Appreciate
0
|
12-04-2005, 05:30 PM | #6 |
Enlisted Member
1
Rep 37
Posts |
Once your vehicle is loaded on a rail car in Halifax, you can track it on CN's web site, again using the VIN number. The site will tell you the exact location in Canada of the rail car. Only problem is that you need to sign up for the CN site, but if your employer is a customer of CN this should be no problem. Alternatively your car dealer can sign up for the site. My 325xi on order was listed as being loaded and on the way to Toronto long before the 2Wglobal site said it had arrived in Halifax.
I previously lived in Vancouver, and when I ordered my E46 7 years ago the sales rep gave me the rail car number, and a CN phone number I could call to give me the location of the rail car as it crossed Canada. I had fun doing that, and I was surprised how fast the trip was. |
Appreciate
0
|
12-22-2005, 09:44 PM | #7 |
Major General
199
Rep 6,381
Posts |
Yeah, call your rep. He'll tease you that the train had an accident, that kids threw rocks at the train and scratched YOUR car only etc....
Or don't call and let yourself get surprised! OR go to the dealership every day like I did and look at all the new cars like a stalker and compare VINS until yours shows up (man I'm loopy!).
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-01-2006, 12:49 AM | #8 |
Private
5
Rep 90
Posts |
Thanks guys!
I just discovered that my car landed in Halifax December 20. I'm currently attempting to get an account with CN to track it as it moves across country. Happy New Year! |
Appreciate
0
|
Bookmarks |
|
|