Finally....I'm off to Munich to pick up my 545i
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Originally Posted by alohalc' date='Oct 29 2004, 04:04 PM
[quote name='Hormazd' date='Oct 29 2004, 12:59 PM'][quote name='alohalc' date='Oct 29 2004, 01:46 PM'][quote name='speedracerF4i' date='Oct 29 2004, 06:00 AM'][quote name='Hormazd' date='Oct 29 2004, 08:27 AM']ED is NOT,? repeat? NOT cheaper!.?? Yes I saved 4Gs on my car and used miles to fly there and back,? but come on guys,? you are on holiday and driving a $60K machine,? so you will be staying in decent hotels,? with parking,? you do have to eat,? your GF will shop etc etc.?? Its a great vacation,? but if you fly all the way there just to save money on your car.... forget it.
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I beg to differ. In my case, not only I saved the advertised 7%, I also was able to control dealer's profit margin. Without publishing what I have paid. I feel that I saved $7,000 compared to what I would have paid for a in-lot car. I have budgeted to spend $500 for air ticket, $60 + tax + parking = $80 x 4 days = $320 for lodging, $400 for food and beer and gas, tickets etc. So the net savings is more like $5800 dollars.
Bear in mind that I have made the first payment already without ever seeing my car. So herein lies the drawback: The wait is gonna make you crazy, and you do loose the 2 month interest paid on your car loan. However, I will get to see Munich, Dachau (concentration camp), Dingolfin factory, Stuttgard (Mercedes factory tour), and Neuschwanstein catles, so this will even out things.
If I had stayed those 4 days at home, I still had to eat, use gas, and spend money. Albeit at lesser extent. But the point is, I feel it WILL be worth it (going to Munich next week).
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[/quote]hormazd, i'm not saying you are wrong. but from what i've heard is similar as what speedracerf4i just said. i'll seriously consider ed next time when i get another bmw. but it won't be in the near future or my gf will kill me :bashwall:.
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[/quote]Sure, he is right if you only go for 4 days. Thats not my idea of a vacation. Just the jetlag will kill him and murder yu if you go from Hawaii. We were there 2 weeks in peak season. It was hot sunny and dry.
Europe is expensive....
Minimum $200 per night for hotels parking and Taxes.
Minimum $60 per day on food for two people.
2000 Miles at high speed in a V8 $ 700 in gas
2000 Miles through Italy France and Spain $200 in road tolls
Gifts and souvenirs for the Kids and family $300
Wife/Girlfriends shopping urge. ?????? How can you deny them. they are in Europe
Internet Access $10-15 per day.
The list goes on.
I saved $4k on the car and $6K on the holiday. Still well worth it.
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[/quote]i think it's worth it. no matter where we go, we need to spend some money. even at home, we still can shop online
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[/quote]Now yer talking.
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Originally Posted by Hormazd' date='Oct 29 2004, 01:11 PM
Now yer talking.?
? You are also guaranteeing that you will have a good time.? You cannot go there and worry about money,? it will kill your spirit and your holiday. :bashwall:
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We spend three weeks in central Europe (6000km) and it cost around 4,5k?. Ferries, diesel, road tolls 1000,-, accomondation 1500,-, eating 1000,- and fun/shoping 1000,-.
These are rough numbers, but in total right. Expensive but nice, like our cars.
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Hormazd, You may not save much money due to the cost of the trip but that's not the point. When I add up a free airline ticket, savings off the price of the car, reduced taxes on the lower price of the car, no rental car costs in Europe and free shipping and insurance - you can't beat this deal.
By the way, the memories of driving your new BMW through Bavaria and beyond are priceless!
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Originally Posted by cocogigio' date='Oct 30 2004, 09:45 AM
Hormazd, You may not save much money due to the cost of the trip but that's not the point.? When I add up a free airline ticket, savings off the price of the car, reduced taxes on the lower price of the car, no rental car costs in Europe and free shipping and insurance - you can't beat this deal.?
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Hey, you guys are getting me wrong! I would do it again in a heartbeat. Great Vacation and a great and flexible way to tour Europe.
All I am saying is that flying to Europe and back for a day or two from the west coast of the US to save $4-5000 on a car is madness. Do it because you want to drive your car in Europe and have a good time and ofcourse its a great deal because you save on the car rental road insurance etc.
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Originally Posted by jobah' date='Oct 29 2004, 04:08 PM
I'm off next Wed. to get my 530i.
I will save money on the trip. I need to go to Munich, Stuttgart and Dusseldorf on business anyway, so the trip is a total write off.
I would do it even if it wasn't for the thrill of driving MY 530 on the autoban, not a rental.
wish me luck.
I will save money on the trip. I need to go to Munich, Stuttgart and Dusseldorf on business anyway, so the trip is a total write off.
I would do it even if it wasn't for the thrill of driving MY 530 on the autoban, not a rental.
wish me luck.
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Originally Posted by gomac' date='Oct 30 2004, 09:42 PM
Be prepared for weather. The weather has started to change. Last year we had a long Fall this year it seems as if Winter is around the corner. This morning fog and then rain, yesterday, fog and rain. Not a pretty picture weather wise but picking up your car the weather won't matter. Inside you will have sunshine the whole trip!!!! Have a safe flight and drive jobah!
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Now I don't want to come back, and want to stay here in HI.
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Originally Posted by Hormazd' date='Oct 29 2004, 03:59 PM
Europe is expensive....
Minimum $200 per night for hotels parking and Taxes.
Minimum $60 per day on food for two people.
2000 Miles? at high speed in a V8? $ 700 in gas
2000 Miles through Italy France and Spain $200 in road tolls
Gifts and souvenirs for the Kids and family $300
Wife/Girlfriends shopping urge.? ??????? How can you deny them.? they are in Europe
Internet Access $10-15 per day.
tips and gratuities $10-15 per day
Tourist tickets, museums, tours etc.? $ 300 (A 1/2 hr condola ride in Venice was ?80)
The list goes on.
Minimum $200 per night for hotels parking and Taxes.
Minimum $60 per day on food for two people.
2000 Miles? at high speed in a V8? $ 700 in gas
2000 Miles through Italy France and Spain $200 in road tolls
Gifts and souvenirs for the Kids and family $300
Wife/Girlfriends shopping urge.? ??????? How can you deny them.? they are in Europe
Internet Access $10-15 per day.
tips and gratuities $10-15 per day
Tourist tickets, museums, tours etc.? $ 300 (A 1/2 hr condola ride in Venice was ?80)
The list goes on.
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I hope to do ED with my next one. Probably should have done it this time. Since no GF or wife, It would cut my costs considerably.
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Originally Posted by Iceman' date='Oct 31 2004, 12:45 PM
[quote name='gomac' date='Oct 30 2004, 09:42 PM']Be prepared for weather. The weather has started to change. Last year we had a long Fall this year it seems as if Winter is around the corner. This morning fog and then rain, yesterday, fog and rain. Not a pretty picture weather wise but picking up your car the weather won't matter. Inside you will have sunshine the whole trip!!!! Have a safe flight and drive jobah!
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Now I don't want to come back, and want to stay here in HI.
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[/quote]but you won't be able to drive 200+ km/h
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