Car shipped via Railcar!!

[Blk05Retro]

My car was built this last week and as of the 25th, it has shipped via railcar. How long has it been taking others to get their cars once it was shipped this method. Anyone in the Texas area? I'm thinking of dropping a tent on the dealer lot and waiting....

 

[antdog]

Mine took almost two weeks. Two very long weeks.

 

[damnisityellow]

Mine took almost two weeks. Two very long weeks.

ours are shipped to the rail yard in east texas. usually a week to ten days till you get it at your dealer.

 

[NVERL8]

one week exactly from build date

 

[Szlachcic]

My car was built 2 weeks ago and the robot lady still hasn't updated. I wouldn't really care but I would expect it to be at the dealer already. As long as I get it Friday when my Loud Mouths arrive .

 

[Mike Wyatt]

Watch for rail dust- a common problem w/ cars shipped via rail. Rust powder from the rails, and from the wheels covers the car. If the dealer allows it to sit for any time at all without washing thoroughly, they get into the paint and a few months later- you have microscopic rust all over the car. Be sure and wash very thoroughly, maybe even with a heavy detergent, after you get the car.

My boss had to have a total repaint of a 1-year old Acura because of this.

There is a related TSB on the iron deposit problem:

http://forums.stangnet.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=33769

 

[torri834]

Well I just spoke with VOPC and received the rail car number and location. Then I called my sales guy to give it to him. My car shipped 4/28 in is currently in Atlanta at the rail yard. I hope my sales guy can get my car today. I will let you guys know.

Update: Dealership is still not showing the rail car in GA. This sucks big time I got all excited.

 

[Szlachcic]

Well I just spoke with VOPC and received the rail car number and location. Then I called my sales guy to give it to him. My car shipped 4/28 in is currently in Atlanta at the rail yard. I hope my sales guy can get my car today. I will let you guys know.

Update: Dealership is still not showing the rail car in GA. This sucks big time I got all excited.

How do you contact the VOPC, I still have no idea where my car is. This isn't the same as the 800 number is it?

 

[torri834]

How do you contact the VOPC, I still have no idea where my car is. This isn't the same as the 800 number is it?

Its the same number.

 

[Szlachcic]

Its the same number.

Damn, well it still says my order was produced on the 13th and nothing else .

 

[torri834]

Damn, well it still says my order was produced on the 13th and nothing else .

I'm sorry man. That sucks.

 

[TerpGT]

I'm shipped via rail carrier as of April 30th, hopefully it gets here soon

 

[Blk05Retro]

Car arrived at dealer today!!!!

 

[samckernan]

Well I just spoke with VOPC and received the rail car number and location. Then I called my sales guy to give it to him. My car shipped 4/28 in is currently in Atlanta at the rail yard. I hope my sales guy can get my car today. I will let you guys know.

Update: Dealership is still not showing the rail car in GA. This sucks big time I got all excited.

Can you be a little more specific? How do you get the rail car number? And, how to you track it from there? Thanks man.

 

[torri834]

Can you be a little more specific? How do you get the rail car number? And, how to you track it from there? Thanks man.

I spoke with an anylst when calling the robot lady. I had them pull all stops and where it should be.

 

[Szlachcic]

I spoke with an anylst when calling the robot lady. I had them pull all stops and where it should be.

I was thinking about doing this since I am tired of not knowing where my car is. I was just wondering, did you act like you were from the dealer, or do they not care? I thought I heard something before the crash that they wouldn't talk to you if you were not from the dealership, but I can't remember.

 

[torri834]

I was thinking about doing this since I am tired of not knowing where my car is. I was just wondering, did you act like you were from the dealer, or do they not care? I thought I heard something before the crash that they wouldn't talk to you if you were not from the dealership, but I can't remember.

Yes I told them I worked for my dealership.

 

[Szlachcic]

Yes I told them I worked for my dealership.

Lol, I just did this. I am so terrible at lying and I think she knew I was a customer, but she gave me the info. Apparently it is in transit and has an ETA of May 10th. Wow, almost an entire month to ship, but at least it will be worth it .

 

[torri834]

Lol, I just did this. I am so terrible at lying and I think she knew I was a customer, but she gave me the info. Apparently it is in transit and has an ETA of May 10th. Wow, almost an entire month to ship, but at least it will be worth it .

Well at least its some news. I hope you get yours sooner.

 

[Szlachcic]

Well at least its some news. I hope you get yours sooner.

Yep, I just don't see why my dealer couldn't have bothered to call and get this info. So far I have never been given an update from them, I have just been checking myself.