BMWUSA European Delivery: Part 3

Jon Mar 17th, 2008 Link

Glad to see DeLon BMW is on the short list. A hour south isn’t bad at all.

Gabe Mar 17th, 2008 Link

This is great info Michael. I’m specifically surprised to hear that dealers will go as low as $1000 over invoice on these cars.

Dan C. Mar 17th, 2008 Link

Not only are dealers eager to sell at $1000 over ED invoice (which is LESS than regular invoice) but lease residuals are computed based on MSRP! This makes the lease deals on ED cars incredible.

Michael Mar 17th, 2008 Link

Not only are dealers eager to sell at $1000 over ED invoice (which is LESS than regular invoice) but lease residuals are computed based on MSRP! This makes the lease deals on ED cars incredible.

We are getting there! Our next installment will cover leases and financing. There is an added money factor for ed-leases we will cover it all so stay tuned! Also, dealers are not EAGER some will NOT go less than ED MSRP!!

Dan C. Mar 17th, 2008 Link

They seem eager to me — I offered two of them $1000 over ED wholesale and the both accepted the offer immediately. Maybe because they understand that’s money in their pocket for a bit of paperwork — money they otherwise will lose.

Mark W. Mar 17th, 2008 Link

Woo Hoo…good to see Irv’s name here….Irv is a gentleman in the truest sense of the word and knows his ED stuff like the back of his hand!!

Cheers,

Irv Mar 19th, 2008 Link

Be careful when choosing the CA that you’re going to work with.You really want to use someone who has a good track record doing ED’s.The process itself is simple enough,but someone not familar with the program can make mistakes.An experienced CA can answer all of your questions and give you a flawless transaction.

Since you can also take redelivery at the Performance Center ( PC ) in Spartanburg,SC,you can now purchase/lease from anyone in the country.

Rich Rausser Mar 23rd, 2008 Link

We’ve done 2 EDs so far (July 2007 = 335i; Feb. 2008 = 535xit). The process and pricing is fantastic. Not to mention that you actually get to drive your car in Germany and Europe. There’s NO better way to buy a new car!

Liam Mar 27th, 2008 Link

This is so cool. I wish BMW Australia did this.

Jeff Apr 17th, 2008 Link

What are the potential mistakes a CA who is new to setting up ED can make? I just ordered and this is my CA’s first ED. Thanks.

Michael Apr 17th, 2008 Link

Jeff: Some of the mistakes can be in pricing, money factors. Ordering the correct options and the general timeline, be sure they know that the system has recently been overhauled and that they must do things online additionally to the way it was in the past.
Be sure that all the paperwork is correct. There are a lot things that can go wrong but it is also not rocket science.

Marlon May 6th, 2008 Link

I ordered a 2008 M3 and will do an ED/PC. M3 allocation will come from the dealer and not from ED itself. I signed the Buyer Order Form. Do I still need to fill/sign the PO? They copied my passport and license. I already got my prod # with build week 27 (as per CA). Also, what is the earliest pick-up date?

Michael May 7th, 2008 Link

You should have given them your desired date of pickup in Munich. They choose the build date based on that (the allotment can be shuffled by date just not the number of cars). The car will be completed 1 week prior to you picking up in Munich.
Is your CA familiar with Euro Delivery? By the sounds of it your pickup is in the middle of June. If you have not made arrangements for Hotels or airfare you best start and find out when your dealer told BMW you were going to pick up.
The performance delivery will be roughly scheduled based on your drop off in Europe and placement on a ship. Once you complete the PCD you get to drive it home from there.
You will have a great time, Just stay on top of your CA, your WELT time and date should be in the system.

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John C Jun 24th, 2008 Link

Can Michael (or anyone) explain where the ED wholesale prices came from? They seem really low (like 15% off US MSRP), which is great of course, but I want to have something to go on when I call my dealer and start negotiating from that point.

Michael Jun 24th, 2008 Link

John C:

Those prices were pre-price increase (1%) of June 1. They come from the BMW dealers pricing documents. Let me know what exactly you are looking at and I will be glad to help…. send me an email
Michael@ (insert name of this site here.com)

Sorry about the email thing but it prevents spamming!

Ken McL Jun 26th, 2008 Link

I would like to do something rather different but to the same principles.
I want to purchase a UK spec X5 3.0D which is manufactured in the US and take it to the Bahamas who drive on the right and when my contract expires in a couple of years take it back to the UK with me. Do you have any idea if this is possible?

Michael Jun 26th, 2008 Link

Ken there is currently no BMW sponsored program to do that; there may be away to purchase in the Bahamas and send to UK but there is no way to pick up in the US.

David P Jul 21st, 2008 Link

I heard that the Canadian version of the ED is NOT as good. Any news on that. If not, I wonder if any of the dealers you mention would sell to Canadians? and assist in the process to import to Montreal.

Michael Jul 21st, 2008 Link

David: A Canadian cannot complete US ED, a valid passport and or visa/green card is required if you are not a US citizen. The canadian version I am not overly familiar with except that it is not as simple as the US version.

Paul R Aug 14th, 2008 Link

After reading instalments 1 through 3 I am looking forward to instalment 4. When is it due to come out?

Michael Aug 14th, 2008 Link

Paul,
Thanks! I keep forgetting to finish up on part 4; but since I am finalizing ED number 3 it will be fresh in my mind. I will put it in my calendar as a to do and that should annoy me enough to get it finished… BMW news has been busy over the last few months so certain things got put on the back burner…. unfortunately this was one of them along with a story on the original ///M3.

Alexi Aug 15th, 2008 Link

Michael,
Any idea when the ‘09 128 will be availible. I placed an order May 30 and I am still waiting, don’t even have a production #. I requested a pick-up date of Oct 20th and time is running out. I feel like I am getting the run-around from my CA.

Michael Aug 18th, 2008 Link

Alexi: Your car will be completed about a week before you pickup date. The 09 models will begin production in September for the most part. 2009 models for ED will not be available for pickup until Oct. 13 at the earliest. You should have a production number soon!

Enzo Aug 18th, 2008 Link

Alexi,
You need to get on your CA. I ordered an ‘09 135 last week and had my production number and confirmed ED pick-up date from BMWNA ED Dept. for October 13th all within 3 days.

Alexi Aug 18th, 2008 Link

Enzo,
According to my CA, the 2009 128 allocations and pricing have not been released yet from BMWNA. He says the 135 info has been released but not the 128. Can anyone confirm this information? He says it’s what’s holding everything up.