BMWUSA European Delivery: Part 1

Liam Feb 20th, 2008 Link

This sounds really cool!

Daft question though, when a US resident goes to Munich to collect their car … what arrangements are made for shipping the car to the States?

Cris Anderson Feb 20th, 2008 Link

These guys have a really good website. http://www.edbmw.com
I think one of the owners is a major player in the ED business. Tons of good information as well.

mpezzullo Feb 20th, 2008 Link

Daft question though, when a US resident goes to Munich to collect their car … what arrangements are made for shipping the car to the States?

I will be sure to cover this at a later date.

These guys have a really good website. http://www.edbmw.com
I think one of the owners is a major player in the ED business. Tons of good information as well.

Thanks, I am aware of Irv’s website and it is great in its own right. He by trade is a car salesman and does focus on ED as part of his sales pitch; nothing more than that. Much of his information is in regards to sales etc.. My purpose is to be more about the experience and the facts rather than sell you something. I have had years of experience on the buyers side so the perspective is to be a bit different! If in the Chicago area Irv is a great option and I highly recommend his services, We will discuss other dealers as well!
Thanks and best of luck!

Jon Feb 20th, 2008 Link

Have been looking hard at the Z4 M, the Z4 goes through a redesign currently, when production starts on the new car it will be moving from Spartenburg to Regensburg. Once the new Z4 M hits the streets I will be using this program to take delivery. Though dealing with a break in period will be less fun believe a Ring trip will be in order.

ulrich Feb 20th, 2008 Link

Are there suggested itineraries for people who just want to do a few days vs. a week or more?

Ulrich

brad. Feb 20th, 2008 Link

the mobile tradition museum and the welt are on my list for sure. not sure i’ll ever be able to do a delivery, at least not until the 135i hatch is rolling around US streets, that is.

several of our BMW CCA chapter members have done the euro delivery and all have greatly enjoyed it. if you snoop around some of the chapter websites, you will find a newsletter article or two from members reporting about their euro adventures.

mpezzullo Feb 20th, 2008 Link

brad. Feb 20th, 2008 :the mobile tradition museum and the welt are on my list for sure.

BMW Mobile traditions is not a public venue, it is a group of vehicles that travel to public venues for special ocassions…. The NEW BMW Museum (located across from WELT) will reopen sometime this year and is more likely a destination you would enjoy. Munich is a great place regardless of taking delivery, my wife and I have been there every year for the past 4 years and have collected only 2 cars. It is a great city with tons to do.

ulrich Feb 20th, 2008
Are there suggested itineraries for people who just want to do a few days vs. a week or more?Ulrich

We will discuss itineraries at length at a later edition; there is one important rule. LESS is MORE and we will go into that!

Thanks for all your comments and we are looking forward to seeing you and your friends leave more here at BimmerFile!
-M

cosmos Feb 20th, 2008 Link

Awesome site, great info.

I recently did European Delivery last October for a 2008 M6, the experience truly spoils you. The attention to detail goes above and beyond. If anyone has the opportunity to participate in European Delivery I highly recommend it.

Liam Feb 20th, 2008 Link

@mpezzullo, thanks for your reply, I look forward to your next update…

mpezzullo Feb 20th, 2008 Link

cosmos Feb 20th, 2008 Link Edit
Awesome site, great info.

I recently did European Delivery last October for a 2008 M6, the experience truly spoils you. The attention to detail goes above and beyond. If anyone has the opportunity to participate in European Delivery I highly recommend it.

Cosmos, thanks for the kind comments! We hope you enjoy the site and spread the word.

brad. Feb 21st, 2008 Link

the BMW Mobile tradition museum is open to members of the BMW CCA and the international equivalent clubs, or it was at one point. two representatives from mobile tradition spoke at the Washington DC area BMW CCA techfest in 2004 and said that if you make a reservation and you are a BMW CCA member you could get a tour.

but, as you said, the new museum may have usurped the old space. but as they told it, the old space was where they did most of the restoration work and they had several hundred motorcycles, cars as well as boat and airplane motors. the pictures they had were amazing.

Irv Feb 22nd, 2008 Link

I am currently the Director Of European Sales for Motor Werks in Barrington,IL.I also help promote the Mercedes and Porsche programs as well.I sell the dream with customers currently from 36 states and growing.I have done two ED’s for the dealership in the last two years.Awesome site,very well done !

Matt Feb 25th, 2008 Link

“I have done two ED’s for the dealership in the last two years.” Irv, I think you’ve done quite a few more EDs than that. Did you mean “two hundred”?

Irv Feb 25th, 2008 Link

I have done two for the dealersip in the last two year,over 120 last year for customers……

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j kuehnle May 1st, 2008 Link

Michael,
While talking to your mother-in-law at the Y, she thought you might be able to give me some information about hotels (less expensive) near the Welt. I will be picking up a 335i Coupe Aug.20, 2008. I’m looking for a place to sleep and park a new BMW before heading toward France. Don’t want to spend money on a fancy place. John K. Manitowoc

Gabe May 5th, 2008 Link

Hi John - actually that’s my mother-in-law you spoke with But I’m sure Michael would be happy to try to answer your question.

Michael May 5th, 2008 Link

John,

There are bunch of sources I can recommend for info. Tripadvisor.com

Then there is Priceline.com, you can bid on your room via city but not specific hotels. I can tell you that for Munich they are all great. I utilize biddingfortravel.com as my resource for Priceline, that forum has a lot of info and basically tells you what hotel you will end up with. I hope that helps. BMW also has an agreement with the King’s Hotel (or they did) for discounts and from what I have heard it is a clean and cozy location.
Depending on where in France you are heading you may even want to stop along the way. Rick Steve’s travel guides are priceless!

j kuehnle May 26th, 2008 Link

Gabe,
What can you tell me about picking my new car ( the one I was getting in Munich till my wife had her foot problem and will not be able to walk very well ).
I am having the car ordered the way I want it and delivered either here, or at the S. C. plant. Any info about a USA plant delivery would help make up my mind.
Thanks (Missing my Y partner!)

j kuehnle Jun 12th, 2008 Link

Thanks for the reply - NOT

Michael Jun 12th, 2008 Link

Gabe, has been extremely busy, and we can not always follow all the older past threads. If there are direct questions the contact link up top is best to use.

As far as the Performance Center Delivery it is a nice thing but you will have to drive your car from SC home and there is no discount on the car. The PC is a great way to use a similar car on the track in a safe and controlled environment.

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