Do you know for sure that it typically goes directly to Western Canada locations via rail from a US site? My buddy's car went via rail from Kansas City to a railyard in Superior, Wisconsin. I was wondering if it may get trucked directly from there over to his dealer in Edmonton, AB or if it gets brought into somewhere else in Canada and then trucked over from there.
My 2020 was shipped by train to Calgary, unloaded onto a truck, then trucked directly to the dealer in Calgary. It took almost exactly a month, from the date of production. I assume yours will travel the same way to Edmonton. I'd suggest talking to your dealer, to confirm, since the dealer should know based upon their past experience. Your dealer should also be able to track the car and tell you within +/- one day, when it's likely to show up at the dealership. That's what happened with my Calgary dealership. If you don't get good answers from your salesman, consider asking the sales manager.
I've posted this on these Forums before, but consider asking your salesman in advance:
1. to take photos of your C8 being delivered: on then just off the truck, then being unwrapped (if possible by him or a co-worker) since everyone has a smart phone these days with a good camera;
2. to retain copies of ALL the paperwork, that comes with the car. So not just the front windshield (aka: Monroney) sticker, but the various other factory papers left in the car.
Consider whether you want the dealership to clean the outside of your car. If you're ++ fussy and depending upon your exterior paint colour (ie. black is REALLY easy to create swirl marks), you may not want to risk them doing that. Disregard this if you're having the dealership PPF/ceramic coat your car.
Finally, post photos once your new wheels get here. I'd like to know what colour to watch out for, on our Edmonton streets. If I see you, I may knock on your window and ask for a tour. Congrats!!
