Hi, I recently purchased a 2008 BMW 528xi that I would like to take from the US to Europe (Spain) for a 2 year work assignment. I am confused by the fact that in Europe the models seem to be different (no 528xi). I also need certain car modifications to pass Spain's traffic regulations. If you have any experience in this area PLEASE HELP !!!
Questions: BMW International Warranty I called BMWUSA and I was told that my 4 year North America warranty would not be valid there but a 2 year international warranty would be in effect. Any experience with the international warranty and BMW shops in Europe? 528xi Model in Spain/Europe My 528xi has the new N52 engine for 2008 (the one with the updated 230HP engine) but I do not see a similar model/engine listed in Spain's BMW website. This concerns me as I want to have a car that I can service there. Will the 528 with its updated V6 be introduced in Europe in 2008 or is it a US model only? 5 series modifications for Europe When I bring the vehicle to Spain it will have to pass inspections for emissions, lights, etc. One problem seems to be with the tail lights - in Europe you need amber turning tail lights but here in the US they are red. I found a place that sells 5 series euro tail lights for 2007 models but I think they may not fit a 2008 528xi because apparently they were changed in the 2008 5 series models. Are they the same as 2007? Does anyone have any experience with this? Help ! If you have moved your US spec'd BMW 5 series to Spain or Europe please let me know. Selling this car and buying a new one there makes no sense even after considering the cost and inconvenience of dealing with modifications and shipping - bringing a EU spec'd car into the US on the way back is even more difficult since the emission regulations here are actually stricter so I would lose twice... Thank you in Advance |
My company deals with lots of international relocations, mostly between EU and US and I've never heard of anybody having their vehicle shpped between the two continents. They rather compensate the employee for selling the car in the country he's moving out and buying a new one in the destination country.
A good friend and co-worker relocated to Belgium, he owned a 530i here, he sold it. Once he got there, he got a company car, a 525i. Worth mentioning that many positions in EU include a car as a company benefit. If you do decide to ship the car, you might have to deal with importing taxes/duties. Just my two cents, sorry I cannot help with your issues. |
Hi Wiu,
My company deals with lots of international relocations, mostly between EU and US and I've never heard of anybody having their vehicle shpped between the two continents. They rather compensate the employee for selling the car in the country he's moving out and buying a new one in the destination country. If anyone has more info on this please let me know. Thanks ! |
First thing, you can drive your car on U.S. plates and registered in the U.S. for up to one year. I realize you are going for two years but I wanted to throw this in.
A few comments:
Originally Posted by bmwyazoo' post='448178
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5 series modifications for Europe
When I bring the vehicle to Spain it will have to pass inspections for emissions, lights, etc. One problem seems to be with the tail lights - in Europe you need amber turning tail lights but here in the US they are red. I found a place that sells 5 series euro tail lights for 2007 models but I think they may not fit a 2008 528xi because apparently they were changed in the 2008 5 series models. Are they the same as 2007? Does anyone have any experience with this? |
Originally Posted by bmwyazoo' post='448178
(Post 448178)
528xi Model in Spain/Europe
My 528xi has the new N52 engine for 2008 (the one with the updated 230HP engine) but I do not see a similar model/engine listed in Spain's BMW website. This concerns me as I want to have a car that I can service there. Will the 528 with its updated V6 be introduced in Europe in 2008 or is it a US model only?
Originally Posted by bmwyazoo' post='448178
(Post 448178)
Help !
If you have moved your US spec'd BMW 5 series to Spain or Europe please let me know. Selling this car and buying a new one there makes no sense even after considering the cost and inconvenience of dealing with modifications and shipping - bringing a EU spec'd car into the US on the way back is even more difficult since the emission regulations here are actually stricter so I would lose twice... |
EU is not like the US.
We have regulations for each country and they are - what they are. I tried to buy a E70 3.0dA from the US but that was fully impossible, do to all kinds of protectionistic red tape. I suggest that you sell your car in the US and buy yourself a new one overhere. In Spain you don't need a 4x4 but a diesel car. Go for a 525dA. Free commerce, people, rases, religions etc works only on the internet :cry: |
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