330 Pick up in Germany

booyah · 03-29-2005, 10:38 PM

Thinking about going to Germany to do the delivery thing! Has anyone ever took the tour and picked up there car at the plant?

Its new to me so if anyone has ever done it or know details about it let me know........

Nathan · 03-29-2005, 10:48 PM

Hi
I was originally going to do it, and then decided not to, since most of the museum is closed for renovations till 2007. I figured i'll just wait for my next car.

They also had a good flight deal that ended March 31st, which essentially gave you two tickets to Germany for free.

If you like driving around Europe and are up for the adventure though, i've heard its great!

Just my 2 cents.

Nathan

bruindude · 03-29-2005, 10:51 PM

Since the dealers aren't selling European Delivery (ED) cars out of their allocation, arguably it's easier to negotiate on the price for an ED car. It's just extra money in the dealer's pocket at no extra cost to them. With the initial demand here so high, it may be easier to bargain the cost down with ED. But this is just theoretical, not speaking from experience.

Have you gotten all the details on ED?
http://www.bmwusa.com/bmwexperience/EuropeanDelivery

booyah · 03-30-2005, 08:06 AM

Yea, I just found that site on the ED. Its nice I can save about 3000 on the price of the car.... but I would spend that going over there probably? But like you said it may be a bargining tool with the dealer. They dont know my airline friend can get me Cheapppp tickets

eshamas21 · 03-30-2005, 01:38 PM

How much does it actually cost to ship your car back from europe to the staes? ... or is that included in the price?

Nathan · 03-30-2005, 02:11 PM

Shipping charges back to the United States is included, so is 14 days of premium insurance for your travels in Europe. Its actually a pretty good deal, but its definitely not a wash, depending on how long you are in Europe, and how much extra that second ticket costs you.

Its still a great experience. I'm doing it in 2007.

Nathan

booyah · 04-05-2005, 10:39 PM

Do you have to order it through a dealership or can you order it right through the ED system??

jav330ci · 04-05-2005, 11:11 PM

You have to do it through a dealership

Wildcat Jon · 04-06-2005, 05:29 AM

Go to edmunds.com and look at the ED thread for BMW forums. There is a TON of info there. I already have a quote at 1200 over ED invoice, which is about 4800 under U.S. MSRP. Watch out - many dealers will not give you this deal bc it cannibalizes their sales (allocations) and ED does not come out of their allocations. However, your best bet is an east coast dealer who specializes in ED and wouldn't get your sale anyway (i.e., I live in the midwest). So, they figure they'll take the 1200 rather than never have sold you something in the first place. All you have to do is "take delivery" for an hour or so, turn the car back in, and fly back. Could still net out a 3000k price savings if you're careful.

booyah · 04-06-2005, 06:34 AM

Well my big issue is that I live in Anchorage, Alaska where there is only one dealership and Im sure they are not going to hook me up with a decent price!

i wonder if I could buy it off an east coast dealer, do the ED delivery and have it shipped to my Anchorage dealer?? Im sure I could do that!

Does anyone have a specific dealer that doesnt try to bone us on a new 330

RichReg · 04-07-2005, 06:44 PM

I would see if you can get $1200 over invoice first. Shipping won't be cheap, and the dealer could charge an extra courtesy fee for having the car shipped out there.
You could try JMK, Park Avenue or Prestige. They are a few of the ones that are known to deal.

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booyah Private First Class 4 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 2008 335XI Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Largest state iTrader: (0)	330 Pick up in Germany Thinking about going to Germany to do the delivery thing! Has anyone ever took the tour and picked up there car at the plant? Its new to me so if anyone has ever done it or know details about it let me know........
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Nathan First Lieutenant 101 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 3.0 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Windy City iTrader: (0)	Hi I was originally going to do it, and then decided not to, since most of the museum is closed for renovations till 2007. I figured i'll just wait for my next car. They also had a good flight deal that ended March 31st, which essentially gave you two tickets to Germany for free. If you like driving around Europe and are up for the adventure though, i've heard its great! Just my 2 cents. Nathan
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bruindude New Member 0 Rep 22 Posts Drives: E90 6MT 330i SP -- E46 325i SP Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Since the dealers aren't selling European Delivery (ED) cars out of their allocation, arguably it's easier to negotiate on the price for an ED car. It's just extra money in the dealer's pocket at no extra cost to them. With the initial demand here so high, it may be easier to bargain the cost down with ED. But this is just theoretical, not speaking from experience. Have you gotten all the details on ED? http://www.bmwusa.com/bmwexperience/EuropeanDelivery
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booyah Private First Class 4 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 2008 335XI Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Largest state iTrader: (0)	Yea, I just found that site on the ED. Its nice I can save about 3000 on the price of the car.... but I would spend that going over there probably? But like you said it may be a bargining tool with the dealer. They dont know my airline friend can get me Cheapppp tickets
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eshamas21 First Lieutenant 35 Rep 390 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: So. California iTrader: (0)	How much does it actually cost to ship your car back from europe to the staes? ... or is that included in the price?
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Nathan First Lieutenant 101 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 3.0 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Windy City iTrader: (0)	Shipping charges back to the United States is included, so is 14 days of premium insurance for your travels in Europe. Its actually a pretty good deal, but its definitely not a wash, depending on how long you are in Europe, and how much extra that second ticket costs you. Its still a great experience. I'm doing it in 2007. Nathan
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booyah Private First Class 4 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 2008 335XI Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Largest state iTrader: (0)	Do you have to order it through a dealership or can you order it right through the ED system??
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Wildcat Jon Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 248 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (0)	Go to edmunds.com and look at the ED thread for BMW forums. There is a TON of info there. I already have a quote at 1200 over ED invoice, which is about 4800 under U.S. MSRP. Watch out - many dealers will not give you this deal bc it cannibalizes their sales (allocations) and ED does not come out of their allocations. However, your best bet is an east coast dealer who specializes in ED and wouldn't get your sale anyway (i.e., I live in the midwest). So, they figure they'll take the 1200 rather than never have sold you something in the first place. All you have to do is "take delivery" for an hour or so, turn the car back in, and fly back. Could still net out a 3000k price savings if you're careful.
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booyah Private First Class 4 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 2008 335XI Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Largest state iTrader: (0)	Well my big issue is that I live in Anchorage, Alaska where there is only one dealership and Im sure they are not going to hook me up with a decent price! i wonder if I could buy it off an east coast dealer, do the ED delivery and have it shipped to my Anchorage dealer?? Im sure I could do that! Does anyone have a specific dealer that doesnt try to bone us on a new 330
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RichReg Colonel 121 Rep 2,099 Posts Drives: 2015 435Xi GC & 2000 323Ci. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I would see if you can get $1200 over invoice first. Shipping won't be cheap, and the dealer could charge an extra courtesy fee for having the car shipped out there. You could try JMK, Park Avenue or Prestige. They are a few of the ones that are known to deal.
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