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06-23-2006, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by mullman' post='302131' date='Jun 23 2006, 02:56 PM
So I still saved money and besides how else can you get pics like this on a public road and be perfectly legal??
06-23-2006, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by mullman' post='302131' date='Jun 23 2006, 11:56 AM
My car was almost exactly 12% off MSRP.
Trip cost came in at around $2000 for two peeps staying a short 3 nights, 4 days.
But my city also has a direct Lufthansa flight to Munich (which you get two for one pricing for Euro Delivery, although the rate is not spectacular it was convenient).
Also if have have been a BMWCCA member for over 1 yr you will get $1000 for leasing or buying a new 5er.
PROS?
So I still saved money and besides how else can you get pics like this on a public road and be perfectly legal??
You get two of these cool plates
And a cheap alarm clock (made in China)
DOWNSIDES?
- You have to secure financing or initiate the lease at least 14 days prior to pickup, but BMW will make your second payment on a lease with a slightly higher money factor.
- West Coast transit times can be up to 90 days from what I hear, although 8-9 weeks is about average.
My East coast delivery was only 33 days.
Many more pics on the ED pages in my sig - good luck on your quest!
Trip cost came in at around $2000 for two peeps staying a short 3 nights, 4 days.
But my city also has a direct Lufthansa flight to Munich (which you get two for one pricing for Euro Delivery, although the rate is not spectacular it was convenient).
Also if have have been a BMWCCA member for over 1 yr you will get $1000 for leasing or buying a new 5er.
PROS?
So I still saved money and besides how else can you get pics like this on a public road and be perfectly legal??
You get two of these cool plates
And a cheap alarm clock (made in China)
DOWNSIDES?
- You have to secure financing or initiate the lease at least 14 days prior to pickup, but BMW will make your second payment on a lease with a slightly higher money factor.
- West Coast transit times can be up to 90 days from what I hear, although 8-9 weeks is about average.
My East coast delivery was only 33 days.
Many more pics on the ED pages in my sig - good luck on your quest!
Is that speed under the break-in limits? Anyways, have a second car to drive so the wait is not a problem. I take it that trade-ins work the same as purchasing a domestic delivery.
06-23-2006, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Veight' post='302137' date='Jun 23 2006, 02:03 PM
Pros: You buy the car from BMWNA allottment not your dealers, thus you are able to deal at ED invoice +.
The trip to Europe.
Cons: You pay for the car 2 weeks before you leave for Europe. You buy a car sight unseen.
A 3rd party shipper (although reputable and fully insured) ships your car.
The car takes longer to get to your dealer than a similar direct ship vehicle.
Your car is fully prepped in Europe for pick up. It is up to your local dealer how much they will reprep your car. Some do it fully some hand over the car with european bugs still on the windshield.
I saved $ 10,000 off of MSRP on my 550 doing ED.
The trip to Europe.
Cons: You pay for the car 2 weeks before you leave for Europe. You buy a car sight unseen.
A 3rd party shipper (although reputable and fully insured) ships your car.
The car takes longer to get to your dealer than a similar direct ship vehicle.
Your car is fully prepped in Europe for pick up. It is up to your local dealer how much they will reprep your car. Some do it fully some hand over the car with european bugs still on the windshield.
I saved $ 10,000 off of MSRP on my 550 doing ED.
Nice list. In reality, he probably saved $4 to 6K over a (good) negoitated U.S. retail price. Few pay MSRP and $3K over U.S. invoice is too diffcult.
The more options the bigger the savings. Options might be 10% cheaper for Euro invoice.
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06-23-2006, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by hinckley' post='302158' date='Jun 23 2006, 04:04 PM
mullman, this looks like a Euro-spec M5 or M6 speedo. How come?
pics here
BTW, I get to MA and ME once per year (ea) my wife is from Millbury, MA and they vacation in York, ME.
Small world...
06-23-2006, 01:35 PM
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My Ride: ED '07 530 soon to replace my ML500
previous: '00 540i6, '98 V70T-5, '95 318i, '89 Jetta, '79 Beetle Conv.
Originally Posted by gkunzelman' post='302173' date='Jun 23 2006, 04:43 PM
Is that speed under the break-in limits? Anyways, have a second car to drive so the wait is not a problem. I take it that trade-ins work the same as purchasing a domestic delivery.
Break-in limits are 4500 rpms on the engine for 1200mi, and you really should give the tires & brakes a few hundred miles as well.
I only hit 140 mph in my car for a few seconds heading to Mittenwald otherwise I was under 4500 rpms at 125 mph or so...varying speed accordingly.
06-23-2006, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by mullman' post='302183' date='Jun 23 2006, 05:34 PM
Because that was a BMW M6 I borrowed for the day from BMW M GmbH to drive to Dingolfing.
06-23-2006, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mullman' post='302183' date='Jun 23 2006, 03:34 PM
Because that was a BMW M6 I borrowed for the day from BMW M GmbH to drive to Dingolfing.
pics here
BTW, I get to MA and ME once per year (ea) my wife is from Millbury, MA and they vacation in York, ME.
Small world...
pics here
BTW, I get to MA and ME once per year (ea) my wife is from Millbury, MA and they vacation in York, ME.
Small world...
06-24-2006, 05:25 PM
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My Ride: 530i Monaco Blue/Auburn/Poplar/6MT/Prem Pkg/Sport Pkg/Prem Sound/Act Steering/Nav/Comf Seats/ Folding Rear Seat/HUD
We saved over $8000. on our 530i. Add to that the savings we would have paid for a rental car for three weeks in Europe, the savings are even better. There is nothing like picking your car up there, and then driving it where it was born. Driving on the Autobahn and on Swiss Alpine roads in your own Bimmer is an awesome combination. As the ad says, priceless.
06-25-2006, 08:41 AM
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My Ride: 2007 Titanium Silver BMW 530i
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How do you go about borrowing a M6??? mullman?
06-25-2006, 08:43 AM
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My Ride: 2007 Titanium Silver BMW 530i
Premium Package, Sports Package, NAV, HUD, Active Steering, Comfort Seats, Sun Shades, iPod Retrofit kit, M-Tech Kit, OEM Style 172 Wheels
$8000+ savings is about right for a fully loaded 530i @ ED invoice Vs. US Retail MSRP.
But very few really pay full US MSRP so savigs is more around 4~6K
But very few really pay full US MSRP so savigs is more around 4~6K