Euro delivery -- how is trade-in handled?

chromisdesigns · 10-01-2011, 09:56 PM

We are toying with ordering a new 135i for European delivery, and would probably want to trade the '08 335i as part of the deal. How is that handled, given that it's 8-10 weeks to the west coast from dropoff date in europe? We would not want to be without a car for a couple months after we got back.

oscr972 · 10-01-2011, 10:42 PM

You'd likely be paying for both cars until the ED cars arrives back in the states. Then you'll complete the trade. You can also do ED with leases as I've done three tmes now. On my last one the dealer's used car department purchased my old car which saved me thousands in excess mileage and other return charges. Once you try ED you'll love it. Good luck.

ChasVS · 10-02-2011, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by chromisdesigns

We are toying with ordering a new 135i for European delivery, and would probably want to trade the '08 335i as part of the deal. How is that handled, given that it's 8-10 weeks to the west coast from dropoff date in europe? We would not want to be without a car for a couple months after we got back.

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roadkillrob · 10-02-2011, 06:45 AM

Typically you don't start paying for the Euro Delivery until you get it as they give you a few months before your first payment, but there could be a little overlap, otherwise, you just take your trade in when you pick up your Euro Delivery stateside (worst case you may end up with 1 payment before you get the car back in the US if it is a bit slow getting to you).

All I can say is do it - was a great experience, either saves you a little money or gives you a free vacation with the savings. Munich is awesome with Welt and the factory tour/museum. So much to see close by and the driving is great in the area. It is worth the trip even if you just make it a long weekend!

ChasVS · 10-02-2011, 10:11 AM

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It is worth the trip even if you just make it a long weekend!

And do it in September so you don't need to see the Red Sox choke next year! Oh, did I say that, and I' m from Tampa Bay?

NoSpark · 10-04-2011, 11:32 AM

I actually just did this (still waiting on my car, in fact).
10 to 29 days before delivery of your car at the BMW Welt Center, you have to go sign the purchase papers. That can't be done until the car has a VIN, so it has to be that close. At the time of signing the papers they want the trade-in vehicle. As I understand it this is because they give you a set amount for the trade and if you drive it for a few more months and crash it, then "their car" that you were driving lost value.

I took it to the end and went with 10 days before pick-up in Munich. We spent a week in Germany, then 6 weeks so far waiting for it to get back here.

The single car thing isn't easy, but I would say the trip was worth it!

Best of luck with it!

Steve
2011 335d M-sport

m_thompson · 10-04-2011, 11:49 AM

The dealer bought my old car when my new ED car was redelivered. We negotiated the purchase amount when we signed the PO.

krhodes1 · 10-06-2011, 02:29 AM

My dealer gave me both options, I could trade when I signed the papers, or I could trade when I picked up the new car for slightly less money.

As it happens, what they offered me in trade was silly, so I sold it privately. They offered $12K on an '08 Saab 9-3 SportCombi that I sold privately in a week for $18K. Can't blame them for trying, I guess. That was about six months before my expected re-delivery, so I picked up a Volvo 945 for $1500 to use as a daily driver in the meantime. Cheap and cheerful, and I recently sold it for more than I had in it.

As to the payment schedule, I signed the papers on 7/1 for a 7/29 delivery, my first payment was due 8/9, which was actually while I was in Europe with my car. Dropped off on 8/11 in Amsterdam, re-delivery was 9/26.

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oscr972 Private First Class 22 Rep 148 Posts Drives: M235i 4/16/14 ED AW/Terra Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (2)	You'd likely be paying for both cars until the ED cars arrives back in the states. Then you'll complete the trade. You can also do ED with leases as I've done three tmes now. On my last one the dealer's used car department purchased my old car which saved me thousands in excess mileage and other return charges. Once you try ED you'll love it. Good luck.
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roadkillrob Major General 902 Rep 5,477 Posts Drives: 08 335i,22 X3M, 2012 C63 Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NH iTrader: (15)	Typically you don't start paying for the Euro Delivery until you get it as they give you a few months before your first payment, but there could be a little overlap, otherwise, you just take your trade in when you pick up your Euro Delivery stateside (worst case you may end up with 1 payment before you get the car back in the US if it is a bit slow getting to you). All I can say is do it - was a great experience, either saves you a little money or gives you a free vacation with the savings. Munich is awesome with Welt and the factory tour/museum. So much to see close by and the driving is great in the area. It is worth the trip even if you just make it a long weekend! __________________ 2025 X5 Msport 2008 E93 335i FBO 2012 Mercedes C63 Black Series Alanite Grey
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NoSpark Registered 2 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Philly Burb iTrader: (0)	I actually just did this (still waiting on my car, in fact). 10 to 29 days before delivery of your car at the BMW Welt Center, you have to go sign the purchase papers. That can't be done until the car has a VIN, so it has to be that close. At the time of signing the papers they want the trade-in vehicle. As I understand it this is because they give you a set amount for the trade and if you drive it for a few more months and crash it, then "their car" that you were driving lost value. I took it to the end and went with 10 days before pick-up in Munich. We spent a week in Germany, then 6 weeks so far waiting for it to get back here. The single car thing isn't easy, but I would say the trip was worth it! Best of luck with it! Steve 2011 335d M-sport
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krhodes1 Colonel 1743 Rep 2,682 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Wagon Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Westbrook, Maine, Port Charlotte, Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 328i Touring [10.00] 2011 128i [5.25]	My dealer gave me both options, I could trade when I signed the papers, or I could trade when I picked up the new car for slightly less money. As it happens, what they offered me in trade was silly, so I sold it privately. They offered $12K on an '08 Saab 9-3 SportCombi that I sold privately in a week for $18K. Can't blame them for trying, I guess. That was about six months before my expected re-delivery, so I picked up a Volvo 945 for $1500 to use as a daily driver in the meantime. Cheap and cheerful, and I recently sold it for more than I had in it. As to the payment schedule, I signed the papers on 7/1 for a 7/29 delivery, my first payment was due 8/9, which was actually while I was in Europe with my car. Dropped off on 8/11 in Amsterdam, re-delivery was 9/26.
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