There are very few videos of BMW factories and how they produce cars. We thought you would enjoy this one from Road Fly. There are a few others that were completed by other journalists on the same day but there commentary is not as accurate as this video.
If you recall our story on what cars are made where you already know what Munich builds. If you are not familiar with this here is the article: Made in Germany? which explains all that in great detail.
The use of robots is extensive in BMW production and the arrangement in Munich is amazing because of the space constraints within the building itself. The cars are not built on a “line” they actual go up and down between levels as they wind around the building. Having been there we can attest for the ingenuity BMW used when designing this system.
Add touring this facility to your “bucket list” right after visiting the Welt, and you can wipe two things off the list back-to-back! Enjoy!
Our friend Jonathan Spira offered us up a fine example of 535d driving. As an avid BMW enthusiast and frequent Euro-delivery customer (he was privileged to take delivery of the first car delivered from the Welt) he too is glad to see the Advanced Diesels make it across the pond. Even though we will not see the 535d in the short term it is a great example of diesel power.
Filmed on the autobahn in Germany at 240 km/hr or in US speak: 150 mph. This engine has got some serious top end and of course all that torque. We thought it would be a nice tease for those considering getting a diesel and/or picking up in Munich. Also, notice how quiet the car is.
Our series on European Delivery continues with a video tour of the new facilities at the WELT. This pre-release video, a rough cut, will eventual grace the the BMWUSA website. It does a nice job of showing the WELT and explaining the program features at the location in general. A picture is worth a thousand words, so less writing and reading is involved than would normally be required for an experience/venue of such detail. Watch it while you can. We are fairly sure with the increased traffic it will be receiving it will end up being removed from the site as it is still in rough form. Then you will just need to wait until it is officially released on the BMW site. You can see it here
In the previous parts of our series on the BMW European Delivery Program we introduced you to the program and its perks as well as what is included and the cost savings. So now that we have got you thinking more about the opportunity BMW is giving you with the European Delivery program we will help you out when it comes time to go to your dealer to get the process started.
The BMW European Delivery (ED) program has several advantages aside from just the opportunity to drive on some of the world’s best roads. Though in my opinion this is the main reason you should consider taking advantage of this program.
Unlike some manufacturers BMW has not tagged on added fees or packages. They take care of your road use tax for three months (additional charges for over three months), 14 days of $0 deductible insurance, which includes another driver (can be extended in 30 day increments up to 2 weeks before your delivery), and your tourist registration. So you are all set to drive.
With just over 100 days since the opening of BMW Welt, or to us English speakers: BMW “World”, I thought it would be a good time to begin an on going series dedicated to the BMW European Delivery program.
Since opening on October 17th of 2007, BMW Welt has welcomed more than a half of a million visitors and 3500 cars have been delivered. Just over 700 hundred of these deliveries were customers from the US.
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