Canadian cars are still on a boat in Vancouver!
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Originally Posted by mathur999
Hey guys,
Anything new to report on the Strike status. Has anyone caller the Fraser Auto Port again?
Getting tired of waiting....
Anything new to report on the Strike status. Has anyone caller the Fraser Auto Port again?
Getting tired of waiting....
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I would suspect that most of the dealers that are getting their cars trucked out of the auto port right now will either be the local Vancouver dealers where the cost will be very little or dealers getting the higher end cars for their clients like the Lexus LS460, Q45 etc. where the margins are higher and the clients expect the cars in a timely fashion. I had to pay for shipping to get my wifes Toyota Sienna shipped from Calgary to toronto since the dealer there had the only color and option package my wife wanted or we had to wait 8 weeks for a new order from Japan. That shipment by truck costed me $875.
Arun..
Arun..
If you are all getting as impatient as I am, you can call the port's auto terminal at 604-528-8259 for updates. Maybe if we flood them with calls we will find our answers a little quicker 
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I decided to VPN into work and check some email.....and low and behold I had an email from my salesman with some good news.
The strike at the Vancouver port is OVER.....and cars are currently moving!
The strike at the Vancouver port is OVER.....and cars are currently moving!
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Originally Posted by canuck
I decided to VPN into work and check some email.....and low and behold I had an email from my salesman with some good news.
The strike at the Vancouver port is OVER.....and cars are currently moving!
The strike at the Vancouver port is OVER.....and cars are currently moving!
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From: Rothesay, New Brunswick, Canada
Originally Posted by mathur999
Alright!!!! I hope that train hussles... Thanks for the update Shane. I will check with my rep on Monday...
Arun..
Arun..
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Originally Posted by canuck
Arune, mine has already been re-routed to LA and is going to be sent to Vancouver. The only thing my salesman wasn't sure of is whether it will be sent to Vancouver by rail or by sent back up by boat. For people that have had their G's waiting in Vancouver, they are laughing now. Good to see everything finally moving.
chances are if the boat was still loaded they may send it back up to Van.
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Originally Posted by inTgr8r
Hmmm good point...
chances are if the boat was still loaded they may send it back up to Van.
chances are if the boat was still loaded they may send it back up to Van.
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Originally Posted by canuck
Either way, I would guess that I am probably a good 3 weeks away from delivery. Ah heck, it's been almost four months now so what's another 3 weeks?
....at least you didn't just delay things for another 6 months like I did
I don't know if I'll survive
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Originally Posted by inTgr8r
....at least you didn't just delay things for another 6 months like I did
I don't know if I'll survive
I don't know if I'll survive
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Originally Posted by canuck
True enough Ian.....6 months will definitely be a lengthy wait. Is the Detroit autoshow the first show of 07? I wonder if the 08 Coupe will be unveiled there?
But now that it's Aug realease it may be in NYC (apr) same as the sedan.
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Originally Posted by canuck
Either way, I would guess that I am probably a good 3 weeks away from delivery. Ah heck, it's been almost four months now so what's another 3 weeks?
well as the saying goes "good thing comes to those who wait"
im sure you'll be enhaling that new car smell sooon
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Originally Posted by omgitselaine
shane,
well as the saying goes "good thing comes to those who wait" im sure you'll be enhaling that new car smell sooon
well as the saying goes "good thing comes to those who wait"
im sure you'll be enhaling that new car smell sooon