Uncovered car deliveries from BMW?

[Doms X5 48is]

Guys I am in Long Island , NY and just saw a shipment of brand new 750 bmws on a completely open multi level trailer. It is pouring rain, they were dirty and ready to be delivered to dealer. Is this how I can expect to receive my $80k x5 50i? You would think with the amount of money we spend on a luxury SUV and custom build it they can at least ship it from Spartanburg in an enclosed trailer. Is this is the normal process fellas? Open trailer?

Thanks,
Dom

[Penguin]

Yup. BMW use to use enclosed trailers, but went to open trailers a few years ago to save money.

[motordavid]

Std these days; see them regularly.
Saw 3 trailers of X5/X6s yesterday, on I-81, rolling north in VA.
They are plastic sheeted on hood, roof, etc.

Cost trimming and these are cars, not Monterrey Concours de Elegance pieces...
GL, mD

[Doms X5 48is]

Originally Posted by motordavid

Std these days; see them regularly.
Saw 3 trailers of X5/X6s yesterday, on I-81, rolling north in VA.
They are plastic sheeted on hood, roof, etc.

Cost trimming and these are cars, not Monterrey Concours de Elegance pieces...
GL, mD

Hey man. I didn't mean any disrespect. No need for the sarcasm. All I asked was if it was standard that they come on open trailers

[cmyX6go]

The closed carriers were cool. - "We're delivering somebody's baby"

[Doms X5 48is]

Thanks for the quick reply. Oh I agree with you . I see most cars shipped this way (open and dirty lol) but ever since I was a young man I always remember BMW using white enclosed tarp trailers. I guess things have changed Bc of the economy?

[Skyline]

There may have also been height issues with the enclosed trailers. The open ones are more adjustable. I know one of the enclosed BMW trailers hit an overpass right near my house, and totaled about 6 or seven new cars in an instant.

Also, I would gather a regular tractor is a whole lot more comfortable for the driver, and much more fuel efficient, than those Cab-over trucks they were using.

[Doms X5 48is]

Originally Posted by Skyline

There may have also been height issues with the enclosed trailers. The open ones are more adjustable. I know one of the enclosed BMW trailers hit an overpass right near my house, and totaled about 6 or seven new cars in an instant.

Also, I would gather a regular tractor is a whole lot more comfortable for the driver, and much more fuel efficient, than those Cab-over trucks they were using.

You are right. There are probably various factors affecting the switch.

[motordavid]

Originally Posted by Doms X5 48is

Hey man. I didn't mean any disrespect. No need for the sarcasm. All I asked was if it was standard that they come on open trailers

No sarcasm intended...

[rh71]

The vehicle prep center is your dealership.