European Delivery Options

avi8tir · 07-17-2018, 12:26 AM

I asked a question a while back but wanted to get more info. I've been living in Europe for the last 2 years and am likely heading back in the spring or possible summer of next year.

My thought was to do ED in conjunction with my move back. I'd want to keep it in Europe for a few months and then have it sent to my US dealer about 60 days before I actually move - so it's there waiting for me when I arrive. I think the issue that someone mentioned before was the insurance situation if I kept it in Europe for 3 months.

My question is, is this possible? As well, what are my options as far as drop off points in europe? does it have to be back in Germany? I live in The Netherlands and would prefer something local.

It's still a ways in the future so haven't spoken to any dealers yet.

thanks!

northtorque · 07-17-2018, 08:44 AM

My understanding is that the ED process gives you 2 weeks of unrestricted use of the car with insurance; for longer than 2 weeks you can purchase additional insurance through bmw. There are numerous european ports outside of germany for convenience.....

https://www.bmw.ca/content/dam/bmw/m...5551961992.pdf

Downside is that any location outside germany is subject to additional port fees/taxes that can add up (since if the car is not leaving germany directly but rather be "exported" to another european country before then moving on the to final destination)

I'm looking forward to it spring-summer 2019.... plan is to pick up at welt, drive lazy/moderate till break-in service @ 1200 and then have fun on the autobahn on the route back into germany to drop back at port no charge. Lots of experiences from others on-line doing the same. Enjoy!

northtorque · 07-17-2018, 08:47 AM

Addendum: looks like you have a drop off point in Amsterdam for 800

NETHERLANDS. AMSTERDAM. ($800)
USA-United Stevedores Amsterdam
Ruijgoordweg 80
Havennummer: 7989
Phone: +31-20 611 6688
Fax: +31-20 201 1882
Email: operations@usaterminals.com

avi8tir · 07-17-2018, 11:56 AM

thanks for the info! now just need to figure out how much the extra insurance for the extra time will cost.

07-17-2018, 12:26 AM	#1
avi8tir Captain 397 Rep 855 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SNA IAH AMS iTrader: (0)	European Delivery Options I asked a question a while back but wanted to get more info. I've been living in Europe for the last 2 years and am likely heading back in the spring or possible summer of next year. My thought was to do ED in conjunction with my move back. I'd want to keep it in Europe for a few months and then have it sent to my US dealer about 60 days before I actually move - so it's there waiting for me when I arrive. I think the issue that someone mentioned before was the insurance situation if I kept it in Europe for 3 months. My question is, is this possible? As well, what are my options as far as drop off points in europe? does it have to be back in Germany? I live in The Netherlands and would prefer something local. It's still a ways in the future so haven't spoken to any dealers yet. thanks!
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northtorque First Lieutenant 268 Rep 380 Posts Drives: F90 2019 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	My understanding is that the ED process gives you 2 weeks of unrestricted use of the car with insurance; for longer than 2 weeks you can purchase additional insurance through bmw. There are numerous european ports outside of germany for convenience..... https://www.bmw.ca/content/dam/bmw/m...5551961992.pdf Downside is that any location outside germany is subject to additional port fees/taxes that can add up (since if the car is not leaving germany directly but rather be "exported" to another european country before then moving on the to final destination) I'm looking forward to it spring-summer 2019.... plan is to pick up at welt, drive lazy/moderate till break-in service @ 1200 and then have fun on the autobahn on the route back into germany to drop back at port no charge. Lots of experiences from others on-line doing the same. Enjoy!
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northtorque First Lieutenant 268 Rep 380 Posts Drives: F90 2019 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Addendum: looks like you have a drop off point in Amsterdam for 800 NETHERLANDS. AMSTERDAM. ($800) USA-United Stevedores Amsterdam Ruijgoordweg 80 Havennummer: 7989 Phone: +31-20 611 6688 Fax: +31-20 201 1882 Email: operations@usaterminals.com
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avi8tir Captain 397 Rep 855 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SNA IAH AMS iTrader: (0)	thanks for the info! now just need to figure out how much the extra insurance for the extra time will cost.
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