Can a relative in Europe purchase my BMW?
#2
Are you in the US?
if yes, it cannot be done. Gray imports are quite impossible.
He could buy and register it in Europe and ship it with euro plates. Then you could drive it for 1 year, I think, on US roads (as a "visitor" car). Basically it's like when a european tourist decides to tour the US and bring his own car.
But that's not what you're after...
if yes, it cannot be done. Gray imports are quite impossible.
He could buy and register it in Europe and ship it with euro plates. Then you could drive it for 1 year, I think, on US roads (as a "visitor" car). Basically it's like when a european tourist decides to tour the US and bring his own car.
But that's not what you're after...
#3
Originally Posted by Greg530' post='419050' date='Apr 29 2007, 05:35 AM
Are you in the US?
if yes, it cannot be done. Gray imports are quite impossible.
He could buy and register it in Europe and ship it with euro plates. Then you could drive it for 1 year, I think, on US roads (as a "visitor" car). Basically it's like when a european tourist decides to tour the US and bring his own car.
But that's not what you're after...
if yes, it cannot be done. Gray imports are quite impossible.
He could buy and register it in Europe and ship it with euro plates. Then you could drive it for 1 year, I think, on US roads (as a "visitor" car). Basically it's like when a european tourist decides to tour the US and bring his own car.
But that's not what you're after...
I am in the US. I thought I would try this to avoid haggling with a dealership.
thanks
#4
Originally Posted by disco672' post='419052' date='Apr 29 2007, 10:38 AM
I am in the US. I thought I would try this to avoid haggling with a dealership
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#5
They cost less in the US....
530i base model : $47,500
530i base model in Germany : EUR 45,000 = $61,300
(It's a bit cheaper here in Switzerland, maybe $55k but you still can't compete with the US...)
530i base model : $47,500
530i base model in Germany : EUR 45,000 = $61,300
(It's a bit cheaper here in Switzerland, maybe $55k but you still can't compete with the US...)
#6
Originally Posted by Greg530' post='419055' date='Apr 29 2007, 10:49 AM
They cost less in the US....
530i base model : $47,500
530i base model in Germany : EUR 45,000 = $61,300
(It's a bit cheaper here in Switzerland, maybe $55k but you still can't compete with the US...)
530i base model : $47,500
530i base model in Germany : EUR 45,000 = $61,300
(It's a bit cheaper here in Switzerland, maybe $55k but you still can't compete with the US...)
BTW there is no longer a 530i on sale in the US. It's a 528i.
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#7
Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='419056' date='Apr 29 2007, 05:51 AM
Also remember that taxes paid vary from country to country and in some countries the listed prices INCLUDE local taxes whereas in the US they EXCLUDE taxes.
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Maybe I haven't explained myself. Here is what I would like to do. I purchase the vehicle through the European Delivery program and then have my relative pick it up and have him ship to the US for me.
And yes it is cheaper in the US. Those prices in Europe. Yikes!
#8
Originally Posted by disco672' post='419057' date='Apr 29 2007, 05:56 AM
Maybe I haven't explained myself. Here is what I would like to do. I purchase the vehicle through the European Delivery program and then have my relative pick it up and have him ship to the US for me.
#9
Originally Posted by hinckley' post='419065' date='Apr 29 2007, 06:31 AM
The BMW ED pick-up center in Munich requires the purchaser to present his or her passport in order for them to release the car, so it is not possible.
#10
Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='419056' date='Apr 29 2007, 05:51 AM
BTW there is no longer a 530i on sale in the US. It's a 528i.