European Delivery? Yay or nay?

RavinDJ · 04-26-2011, 10:45 PM

So, I have family in Poland and would love to visit them and pick up my next BMW in Germany... yay or nay? Delivery to U.S. is a b*tch after I pick it up???

aljlin · 04-26-2011, 11:49 PM

If you have a car while you do european delivery then it won't be so bad, but it is a painful wait. I'm still waiting for redelivery but European Delivery itself is fun, especially if you are interested in seeing stuff about BMW, like the museum and such. I had a blast on mine, and you can definitely same some cash from doing European Delivery.

To me the experience of European Delivery depends on how much you take advantage of it. It's not really for those who are just looking to save some quick cash due to the hassle, but if you take advantage of it to see your car there, if you get to drive it around on the Autobahn, see some of the BMW stuff, it can all be a very good experience or a *shrug* experience. Just depends on how you take advantage of the program and if you try to make sure you get the most out of your trip.

BMW F22 · 04-27-2011, 12:07 AM

I would say hell yes!! Do it!! I would only do ED from now on. It's a fun experience, especially since you have family in Europe!

Timothy J · 04-27-2011, 12:08 AM

I don't see why anyone would say nay unless they got held up at a bank...

ZuerstBMW · 04-27-2011, 12:54 AM

Just went to Munich last month and loved every minute of it. German drivers have to be the best drivers in the world. Too bad Americans cant drive or else we would probably have no speed limits some places.
I got to do the factory tour and museum while I was there. Im doing the PDC on my X5 in June and will proably go back and do the Euro delivery once my 335i lease is up. I would HIGHLY recommend visiting MUNICH. Wish I could move there for good.... loved it that much.

RavinDJ · 04-28-2011, 12:35 AM

Sounds like a plan! So, my next question is... can I do European Delivery with a lease?

BMW F22 · 04-28-2011, 12:39 AM

Yes, you can do ED with a lease (I did). It works just like a purchase. You should do your research on payments, go to your dealer to do the paper work and then go pick up your car.

bmw-nj · 04-28-2011, 12:57 PM

Definitely do european delivery.

DPritchett · 04-28-2011, 04:06 PM

There's info on the BMW web site. Also, check out the Bimmerfest ED forum and Wiki -- ton's of info.

04-26-2011, 10:45 PM	#1
RavinDJ New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: '09 328xi Coupe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Clifton, NJ iTrader: (0)	European Delivery? Yay or nay? So, I have family in Poland and would love to visit them and pick up my next BMW in Germany... yay or nay? Delivery to U.S. is a b*tch after I pick it up???
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04-26-2011, 11:49 PM	#2
aljlin Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 293 Posts Drives: 2011 335d e90 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	If you have a car while you do european delivery then it won't be so bad, but it is a painful wait. I'm still waiting for redelivery but European Delivery itself is fun, especially if you are interested in seeing stuff about BMW, like the museum and such. I had a blast on mine, and you can definitely same some cash from doing European Delivery. To me the experience of European Delivery depends on how much you take advantage of it. It's not really for those who are just looking to save some quick cash due to the hassle, but if you take advantage of it to see your car there, if you get to drive it around on the Autobahn, see some of the BMW stuff, it can all be a very good experience or a shrug experience. Just depends on how you take advantage of the program and if you try to make sure you get the most out of your trip. __________________ 2011 335d Le Mans Blue Black Leather/Aluminum Premium M-sport w/ Paddles Heated front seats, Navigation, Comfort Access Split Fold Down Rear Seats Harmon Kardon, Ipod/USB, Sattellite Radio, Alarm Picked up at welt on March 2011 : pictures of car during ED Redelivered May 2011 : Pictures of Car after Redelivery
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04-27-2011, 12:07 AM	#3
BMW F22 Major General 3566 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	I would say hell yes!! Do it!! I would only do ED from now on. It's a fun experience, especially since you have family in Europe!
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04-27-2011, 12:08 AM	#4
Timothy J Captain 49 Rep 752 Posts Drives: Too much Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY iTrader: (1)	I don't see why anyone would say nay unless they got held up at a bank... __________________ 2001 Chevy 2500HD Duramax 2003 VW Jetta TDI 2012 BMW F800GS 2024 BMW M2 BSM 6MT Carbon Package
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ZuerstBMW ¡Viva España! 373 Rep 7,803 Posts Drives: 2023 230i Mineral White Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Apollo Beach, FL. iTrader: (68)	Just went to Munich last month and loved every minute of it. German drivers have to be the best drivers in the world. Too bad Americans cant drive or else we would probably have no speed limits some places. I got to do the factory tour and museum while I was there. Im doing the PDC on my X5 in June and will proably go back and do the Euro delivery once my 335i lease is up. I would HIGHLY recommend visiting MUNICH. Wish I could move there for good.... loved it that much. __________________ 23 G42 230i Mineral White Cognac, Aluminum With Mesh Effect Interior Trim MODS Clear Guard, 15% Ceramic Tint, Floating Caps
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04-28-2011, 12:35 AM	#6
RavinDJ New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: '09 328xi Coupe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Clifton, NJ iTrader: (0)	Sounds like a plan! So, my next question is... can I do European Delivery with a lease?
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04-28-2011, 12:39 AM	#7
BMW F22 Major General 3566 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	Yes, you can do ED with a lease (I did). It works just like a purchase. You should do your research on payments, go to your dealer to do the paper work and then go pick up your car.
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04-28-2011, 12:57 PM	#8
bmw-nj Captain 99 Rep 700 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 335 xdrive M sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hillsborough, NJ iTrader: (1)	Definitely do european delivery.
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04-28-2011, 04:06 PM	#9
DPritchett Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 2011 F10 528i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lynchburg, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 325xi [0.00]	There's info on the BMW web site. Also, check out the Bimmerfest ED forum and Wiki -- ton's of info. __________________ 2011 528i Space Gray - Black - Light Wood Trim 2006 325xi \|SG - Terra - Walnut \| Steptronic \| Premium Package - Nav \| Zenon Adaptive Headlights \| Blacklines; iPod Adapter
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