How long from Halifax port to AB?

Bye Bye GTI · 04-13-2008, 10:52 AM

My car arrived mid last week in halifax and the dealer is telling me that it will be in AB May 15th. This seems like a very long train ride....what are some of the other experiences out there?

Lester · 04-13-2008, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by bye bye GTI

My car arrived mid last week in halifax and the dealer is telling me that it will be in AB May 15th. This seems like a very long train ride....what are some of the other experiences out there?

In Halifax on March 22nd. - at the dealer April 10th - about 3 weeks. I think your dealer is being conservative. But - trains are trains. I'd suggest yours would be in AB by the end of April.

Road Runner · 04-13-2008, 11:28 AM

Mine arrived in Halifax on March 22. And I'm still waiting. Expecting for the late this week/early next week.

As far as for AB goes, the Edmonton guys receive their cars first because the cars are shipped CN, and CN goes through edmonton (CP goes through Calgary).

PhAzE · 04-13-2008, 01:09 PM

Hopefully it won't take till mid May, I was hoping for my car at the end of April/first week of May. Does anyone know which railway is used for Vancouver?

Road Runner · 04-13-2008, 02:06 PM

^^^

CN and CP both end up in Van so that shouldn't be too bad.

mtla4 · 04-14-2008, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Road Runner

Mine arrived in Halifax on March 22. And I'm still waiting. Expecting for the late this week/early next week.

As far as for AB goes, the Edmonton guys receive their cars first because the cars are shipped CN, and CN goes through edmonton (CP goes through Calgary).

Same boat Im still waiting

Road Runner · 04-14-2008, 12:44 PM

^^^

Wow... thats a while. Any day now I guess...

Mine is currently sitting in the CP Rail Ogden railyard here in Calgary sharing a rail container with a Sparking Graphite 135i and some Audis. It'll be out of the yard tomorrow and by the time it gets to the dealership and its PDI'd it'll be early next week. So March 22 to about April 21.

I'll take my foot out of my mouth now though, they ship by both CN and CP depending on the destination city.

mtla4 · 04-14-2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Road Runner

^^^

Wow... thats a while. Any day now I guess...

Mine is currently sitting in the CP Rail Ogden railyard here in Calgary sharing a rail container with a Sparking Graphite 135i and some Audis. It'll be out of the yard tomorrow and by the time it gets to the dealership and its PDI'd it'll be early next week. So March 22 to about April 21.

I'll take my foot out of my mouth now though, they ship by both CN and CP depending on the destination city.

They told me friday. Honestly I dont mind roads are terrible down here its like a warzone so Ill wait 2 weeks to pick it up.

warmtoes · 04-14-2008, 05:13 PM

Can someone tell me how you guys get the information on the status of your vehicle? I thought we couldn't track like they do in the US?

Bringinthewolf · 04-14-2008, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by warmtoes

Can someone tell me how you guys get the information on the status of your vehicle? I thought we couldn't track like they do in the US?

We don't have an online tracking system like in the U.S. but you can get updates from BMW Customer Service @ 800 567-2691. Their info is not as up to date as what your CA can provide though so you could just call your CA.
Once your car has been built, go to the WW site and plug your VIN in every day until you find out what ship you are on.
http://schedule.2wglobal.com/AppTracking/cargoTrack.do

Road Runner · 04-14-2008, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by warmtoes

Can someone tell me how you guys get the information on the status of your vehicle? I thought we couldn't track like they do in the US?

Well we can't, except for from when its at the port in Europe to the port in Halifax. Once its there you have to ask your CA, but then you know its on rail, or waiting for rail...

As for how I know mine was sitting in the Alyth rail yard on on Saturday night, and how I know its sitting in the Ogden yard right now with a couple audis and a SGM 135 in front of it in a rail car near the end of the train.... you gotta have people on the inside for that level of detail.

raisemyrent · 04-14-2008, 07:00 PM

doesn't searail.ca work for when it's being transported across canada?
I called today, and mine is waiting to be loaded onto a ship...

PhAzE · 04-14-2008, 07:33 PM

waiting to be loaded on to a ship? are you still europe soil?

raisemyrent · 04-14-2008, 07:40 PM

yes, he was just born last week

warmtoes · 04-14-2008, 08:48 PM

Okay, thanks for the info. I'll push for the VIN at the end of April.

raisemyrent · 04-14-2008, 08:52 PM

10 days to cross the pond, plus at least 2 weeks to cross this beautiful country.
that puts me at the first or second week of may.
I'll wait until he's on a ship to call my dealer and ask for an update on delivery
Talking to bmw owners, apparently they usually deliver right on the day they say they will... call it a german thing

Bringinthewolf · 04-14-2008, 11:51 PM

Ok, my car has just been discharged off the Fedora in Halifax so I will give it a few days then call Searail. Has anyone had any success with calling them?

mtla4 · 04-16-2008, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Road Runner

^^^

Wow... thats a while. Any day now I guess...

Mine is currently sitting in the CP Rail Ogden railyard here in Calgary sharing a rail container with a Sparking Graphite 135i and some Audis. It'll be out of the yard tomorrow and by the time it gets to the dealership and its PDI'd it'll be early next week. So March 22 to about April 21.

I'll take my foot out of my mouth now though, they ship by both CN and CP depending on the destination city.

We were probably on the same trip just got in today

raisemyrent · 04-26-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bringinthewolf

Ok, my car has just been discharged off the Fedora in Halifax so I will give it a few days then call Searail. Has anyone had any success with calling them?

I'm not at that stage yet. Have you had any luck at all?

jerico68 · 04-26-2008, 09:49 PM

I can't wait either. My SA said on Monday my car is in Halifax and should get it in 2 to 3 weeks. I really hope he is just being conservative. I want my baby now...

Bringinthewolf · 04-26-2008, 09:58 PM

My CA has now confirmed that my car left Halifax on the 17th and is due in Vancouver May 5th

It's so close I can almost smell the new car scent :biggrin:

raisemyrent · 04-26-2008, 10:37 PM

18 days to vancouver eh? that would put my car in redmonton by, say, May 19th. That's a whopping 12 days before the initial estimated delivery date. Note how I haven't complained.

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Bye Bye GTI Private First Class 8 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alberta iTrader: (0)	How long from Halifax port to AB? My car arrived mid last week in halifax and the dealer is telling me that it will be in AB May 15th. This seems like a very long train ride....what are some of the other experiences out there?
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04-13-2008, 11:28 AM	#3
Road Runner Lieutenant 18 Rep 470 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2007 iTrader: (0)	Mine arrived in Halifax on March 22. And I'm still waiting. Expecting for the late this week/early next week. As far as for AB goes, the Edmonton guys receive their cars first because the cars are shipped CN, and CN goes through edmonton (CP goes through Calgary). __________________ Le Mans Blue 135i
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PhAzE Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 226 Posts Drives: AW 1m (soon) Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	Hopefully it won't take till mid May, I was hoping for my car at the end of April/first week of May. Does anyone know which railway is used for Vancouver?
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04-13-2008, 02:06 PM	#5
Road Runner Lieutenant 18 Rep 470 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2007 iTrader: (0)	^^^ CN and CP both end up in Van so that shouldn't be too bad. __________________ Le Mans Blue 135i
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Road Runner Lieutenant 18 Rep 470 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2007 iTrader: (0)	^^^ Wow... thats a while. Any day now I guess... Mine is currently sitting in the CP Rail Ogden railyard here in Calgary sharing a rail container with a Sparking Graphite 135i and some Audis. It'll be out of the yard tomorrow and by the time it gets to the dealership and its PDI'd it'll be early next week. So March 22 to about April 21. I'll take my foot out of my mouth now though, they ship by both CN and CP depending on the destination city. __________________ Le Mans Blue 135i
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warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	Can someone tell me how you guys get the information on the status of your vehicle? I thought we couldn't track like they do in the US?
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raisemyrent Captain 43 Rep 910 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 428i xD GC Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	doesn't searail.ca work for when it's being transported across canada? I called today, and mine is waiting to be loaded onto a ship... __________________ 435i Coupe Estoril Blue on Black X Drive, M Sport Package Stage II, Premium Package
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PhAzE Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 226 Posts Drives: AW 1m (soon) Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	waiting to be loaded on to a ship? are you still europe soil?
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04-14-2008, 08:48 PM	#15
warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	Okay, thanks for the info. I'll push for the VIN at the end of April.
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raisemyrent Captain 43 Rep 910 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 428i xD GC Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	10 days to cross the pond, plus at least 2 weeks to cross this beautiful country. that puts me at the first or second week of may. I'll wait until he's on a ship to call my dealer and ask for an update on delivery Talking to bmw owners, apparently they usually deliver right on the day they say they will... call it a german thing __________________ 435i Coupe Estoril Blue on Black X Drive, M Sport Package Stage II, Premium Package
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Bringinthewolf 1 for the road 20 Rep 780 Posts Drives: SGM 135i Cabrio Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	Ok, my car has just been discharged off the Fedora in Halifax so I will give it a few days then call Searail. Has anyone had any success with calling them? __________________ "So the question is — do you want comfort and size, or do you want to drive?"
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jerico68 Private 5 Rep 64 Posts Drives: LEXUS IS350 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: VANCOUVER iTrader: (0)	I can't wait either. My SA said on Monday my car is in Halifax and should get it in 2 to 3 weeks. I really hope he is just being conservative. I want my baby now...
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Bringinthewolf 1 for the road 20 Rep 780 Posts Drives: SGM 135i Cabrio Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	My CA has now confirmed that my car left Halifax on the 17th and is due in Vancouver May 5th It's so close I can almost smell the new car scent :biggrin: __________________ "So the question is — do you want comfort and size, or do you want to drive?"
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04-26-2008, 10:37 PM	#22
raisemyrent Captain 43 Rep 910 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 428i xD GC Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	18 days to vancouver eh? that would put my car in redmonton by, say, May 19th. That's a whopping 12 days before the initial estimated delivery date. Note how I haven't complained. __________________ 435i Coupe Estoril Blue on Black X Drive, M Sport Package Stage II, Premium Package
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