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Updated with statement from BMW (posted by site Administrator)
Ultimate Delivery Experience Continues in SC as Sun Sets on European Delivery European Program to Begin Phasing Out Operations in May "As the global market has evolved and BMW NA sales volumes have shifted more heavily towards SAVs during the past several years, the Performance Center Delivery in Spartanburg, South Carolina has seen continuing growth. Since its beginning in 1999, Performance Center Delivery has grown to more than 28,000 vehicle deliveries, while European Delivery, which has delivered approximately 30,000 vehicles since the 1970s, has experienced a significant decline in participation. Although BMW NA has historically represented an average of 2,000 European Deliveries annually, such deliveries have declined in recent years to under 500. Based on these trends and long-term evaluation, BMW Group will end the European Delivery Program in 2020 and cease accepting reservations as of May 18, 2020. Our delivery programs have always provided owners with the opportunity to expand their BMW ownership experience and while BMW Group is ending the European operation due to declining global demand, we are proud to continue offering the Ultimate Delivery Experience to our customers through the Performance Center in Spartanburg," said April Vigilante, department head, corporate & special sales, BMW NA. "We encourage all centers to leverage this exciting program to immerse customers in the culture of BMW at the Zentrum, explore the factory and experience the 'Ultimate Driving Machine' on the track." It is a sad day for all the euro delivery fans out there. BMWNA has just announced that it will be ending its European Delivery program for North American customers. Details:
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Updated with statement from BMW
Ultimate Delivery Experience Continues in SC as Sun Sets on European Delivery European Program to Begin Phasing Out Operations in May "As the global market has evolved and BMW NA sales volumes have shifted more heavily towards SAVs during the past several years, the Performance Center Delivery in Spartanburg, South Carolina has seen continuing growth. Since its beginning in 1999, Performance Center Delivery has grown to more than 28,000 vehicle deliveries, while European Delivery, which has delivered approximately 30,000 vehicles since the 1970s, has experienced a significant decline in participation. Although BMW NA has historically represented an average of 2,000 European Deliveries annually, such deliveries have declined in recent years to under 500. Based on these trends and long-term evaluation, BMW Group will end the European Delivery Program in 2020 and cease accepting reservations as of May 18, 2020. Our delivery programs have always provided owners with the opportunity to expand their BMW ownership experience and while BMW Group is ending the European operation due to declining global demand, we are proud to continue offering the Ultimate Delivery Experience to our customers through the Performance Center in Spartanburg," said April Vigilante, department head, corporate & special sales, BMW NA. "We encourage all centers to leverage this exciting program to immerse customers in the culture of BMW at the Zentrum, explore the factory and experience the 'Ultimate Driving Machine' on the track." It is a sad day for all the euro delivery fans out there. BMWNA has just announced that it will be ending its European Delivery program for North American customers.
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05-05-2020, 11:50 AM | #3 |
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Well that sucks! Glad I got one done in '18 but I was hoping for another one at some point.
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05-05-2020, 11:52 AM | #4 |
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Is this a temporary thing or permanent? Is there a reason why for this? It really going to suck A$$ if it's really the truth, because it's one of the things on my to-do list :
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05-05-2020, 11:54 AM | #6 |
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as of now it's permanent. I would imagine it has a lot to do with the current market conditions as well as the safety issues etc.. must make more sense to just shut it down.
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05-05-2020, 11:57 AM | #8 |
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Audi pulled the plug on their Euro Delivery two or three years ago also. Sad to see the trend continue with BMW. I had dealt with clients that went with BMW simply due to the Euro Delivery experience.
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05-05-2020, 11:58 AM | #9 |
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Wow, this really sucks. I'm so glad I got to experience European Delivery, even if it was almost a decade ago, it truly was a memorable experience.
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Damn, but I have had the opportunity numerous times in the past and never took advantage of it so I only have myself to blame.
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05-05-2020, 12:00 PM | #13 |
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Damn, that blows. I'm really glad I got to do it once in 2017. But it makes me super sad that I won't be able to do it again.
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Oh this sucks!
Glad I had a chance to do this my e92 M3.
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05-05-2020, 12:04 PM | #17 |
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Wow, I have done two Euro deliveries and this can't be permanent right? Taking delivery of a new BMW at the Welt is the gold standard in picking up a new car.
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05-05-2020, 12:08 PM | #18 |
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Where is the press release for this?
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Updated with statement from BMW
Ultimate Delivery Experience Continues in SC as Sun Sets on European Delivery European Program to Begin Phasing Out Operations in May "As the global market has evolved and BMW NA sales volumes have shifted more heavily towards SAVs during the past several years, the Performance Center Delivery in Spartanburg, South Carolina has seen continuing growth. Since its beginning in 1999, Performance Center Delivery has grown to more than 28,000 vehicle deliveries, while European Delivery, which has delivered approximately 30,000 vehicles since the 1970s, has experienced a significant decline in participation. Although BMW NA has historically represented an average of 2,000 European Deliveries annually, such deliveries have declined in recent years to under 500. Based on these trends and long-term evaluation, BMW Group will end the European Delivery Program in 2020 and cease accepting reservations as of May 18, 2020. Our delivery programs have always provided owners with the opportunity to expand their BMW ownership experience and while BMW Group is ending the European operation due to declining global demand, we are proud to continue offering the Ultimate Delivery Experience to our customers through the Performance Center in Spartanburg," said April Vigilante, department head, corporate & special sales, BMW NA. "We encourage all centers to leverage this exciting program to immerse customers in the culture of BMW at the Zentrum, explore the factory and experience the 'Ultimate Driving Machine' on the track." It is a sad day for all the euro delivery fans out there. BMWNA has just announced that it will be ending its European Delivery program for North American customers.
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and I thought 2020 couldn't get any worst.
Finally reach to the point I'm ready to do a ED (both time and financially speaking) Was planning on doing it with probably the new G80. But I guess that could only be a dream now.. Performance center delivery, while a lot of fun, simply does not compare. There is just something special to have your car, delivered in Germany. Driven on European road and be part of your travel memory. Heck I'd still say yes even if they reduce the discount further or offer no discounts! Hope Merc and Porsche won't be following the trend.. So at least we still have those options at some point.
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