I thought it was absurd. But I wanted to avoid having the 911 arrive at the dealer then waiting 10 days for their "waiting time"

 

Was that for any check or just a personal check? Seems like a certified bank check would be good to go.
I am buying my car from out of state and the dealer told me they needed a bank check but only because I was out of state.

I am also curious what the normal time from port arrival to truck is? Mine is about to get on the boat.

 

Avoid the "check waiting to clear" BS by using a wire transfer. A wire is much safer and indisputable. FYI, any in-state check clears overnight. Ask your dealer if they have heard of these novel contraptions called "computers." Checks drawn on out-of-state banks take 2-3 days.

 

 

Which dealer?

 

It was for both, I had a personal check for the down payment and a certified bank check from Penfed.

They didn't offer doing a wire transfer

This is what I'm worried about it potentially being damaged in transport.

Stevinson Imports in Denver, CO

 

I'm surprised at Stevinson. This is my dealer too. I've always written a personal check when I picked up the car. Never had a problem. Never filled out a credit app either in case the check was not good.

 

Just a word of advice and I don't want this to add to your anxiety, but so much can happen at at the dealership -that's the hazard area. Stuff can happen at the port but it's unlikely.

The dealership will have young kids moving the cars around in tight, confined spaces - under pressure and with little supervision. That being said, prior to delivery I would have the car pulled into a well lit area and study the car carefully. Run your fingers along the door jams. Look at the paint and panels at different angles. Bring a pocket flashlight - take your time. Be "that" guy. Better to find an issue there and deal with it (including not taking delivery) as opposed to getting home and discovering a problem. Ask me how I know...

 

 

Have been hitting record low temps and had snow (for the second time this winter!) over the weekend. The entire city shut down on Tuesday and part of Wednesday. I would assume this has something to do with your delay??

 

^^^ That was my thought as well. I'll bet transport has been delayed due to weather.

 

Exactly. Much less passing over the mess of bridges to the port for the car , the drivers, or the port workers.

Whats the big deal. Many boats can be slow unloading into port. Nothing like defaulting to the Nuke Options before you even see the car.

And guys say Porsche owners . . well . . good luck with the car. I'd bet it is just fine.

 

Probably the weather as others have said. When I was waiting for my car it sat at the port for almost 6 days before arriving at a local dealership which was about 50 miles away. Answer I got......transport driver didn't want to move with the car in the rain.....go figure.............Phil