Comments on: Reader feature: BMW 135i Euro Delivery

By: Aaron

Aaron — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:44:53 +0000

Regarding the exchange rate question: You pay for the car in US dollars and it is priced in US dollars, so the exchange rate isn't an issue.

You save a few thousand off the car because of the European delivery, but you have costs associated with the trip over and your time there. If it turns into a vacation for you, it's worth it. For most buyers of a popular model that is available in the US on a dealer's lot (not a custom order or sold out in the US), it's probably not a huge $$$ saver.

By: Trev

Trev — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:25:46 +0000

These days with the exchange rate (the poor US Dollar) do you actually save money with European Delivery?

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:10:25 +0000

I have my front plate (the taped one) displayed at home now. I think I violated U.S. customs laws, as I brought a number of dead German bugs with me on that plate.

By: speedM

speedM — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:40:32 +0000

thanks for the clarification michael, that’s awesome!

By: Rich

Rich — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 02:25:01 +0000

Great photos. I’ve done EURO delivery twice so far and it is a fabulous experience. It’s the only way to buy a BMW!

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:19:00 +0000

speedM: We have a section dedicated to European Delivery and it will give you the info you need; as in yes plates, registration, insurance is included and NO they do not drill holes for the bumper any longer, they use 3M tape.

By: speedM

speedM — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:13:03 +0000

so i’m assuming they provide you temporary german plates? i think drilling for the front plate (as i don’t plan of having a front plate at home) might be a deal breaker for me..

By: nollem

nollem — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:45:56 +0000

I’m scheduled to pickup my 135i at the Welt two weeks from today.

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:20:33 +0000

Thanks for the compliments. I wish we had time for the Ring. Maybe next time. Having done the Euro delivery once, I’m confident I’ll be taking delivery in Munich again in the future. Wonderful experience.

By: Barry

Barry — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:08:21 +0000

Awesome!!

Thanks for sharing Mike.

By: GSKChicago

GSKChicago — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:44:19 +0000

I cannot wait for the day that my next Bimmer is via Euro delivery. I watched a show on Extreme Engineering the other day about the Autbahn. Pretty fascinating – a lot of information I knew nothing about. Aside of course, from the actual experience of driving on it.

Well done Mike!

By: eager2own

eager2own — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:03:45 +0000

Very nice — all that’s missing are some pics of the 135 on the ‘Ring.

By: Joe

Joe — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:22:33 +0000

Sweet posting. I can’t wait to pick up my next car just like that. Loved your trip report. Thanks for sharing.