Buy ED and have someone else pick it up?

exmike · 09-06-2006, 04:18 PM

It is possible to buy a car through ED but have a friend pick it up instead? I cant get to germany any time soon by my friend can. Anyone ever ask this?

EDK99 · 09-06-2006, 04:25 PM

Yes it has been asked before and the answer was nope can't be done. The owner needs to be present to sign the papers.

Ed

exmike · 09-06-2006, 04:42 PM

any way around it? like have your friend sign the car over after its shipped? i suppose tha twould incur sales tax again.

ward · 09-06-2006, 04:49 PM

the point of ED is not to save $$$$$

MB330 · 09-06-2006, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by exmike

any way around it? like have your friend sign the car over after its shipped? i suppose tha twould incur sales tax again.

If you add your friend to your purchase order as a co-owner (but you really have to trust him) - then hi can pick up car in Munich . Hi has to show his passport and BMW ED papers with his name.

4nroots · 09-06-2006, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

the point of ED is not to save $$$$$

sstarch1 · 09-06-2006, 05:46 PM

Have him buy the car and pay him back.

IrvRobinson · 09-07-2006, 03:01 PM

There is no third party or power of attorney allowed.If the car is in someone else's name and he transfers it to you, you will have to pay sales tax again.If you don't have a lot of time, fly on Saturday or Sunday nite, pick up and drop off on Monday and return Tuesday.If you can get an early flight,you could be back in CA in the mid afternoon......

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exmike New Member 8 Rep 20 Posts Drives: F82 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Buy ED and have someone else pick it up? It is possible to buy a car through ED but have a friend pick it up instead? I cant get to germany any time soon by my friend can. Anyone ever ask this?
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EDK99 Captain 33 Rep 934 Posts Drives: 07 E85 M Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Yes it has been asked before and the answer was nope can't be done. The owner needs to be present to sign the papers. Ed __________________ 2007 e85 Imola Red \| Black Leather \| Carbon Leather Trim \| Premium \| Navigation \| Heated Seats
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exmike New Member 8 Rep 20 Posts Drives: F82 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	any way around it? like have your friend sign the car over after its shipped? i suppose tha twould incur sales tax again.
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ward Major General 163 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	the point of ED is not to save $$$$$
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sstarch1 From Russia With Boost 38 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: E92 335i - Vroom Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Have him buy the car and pay him back. __________________ 2007 BMW 335i - Delivered 9/8/06 Sparkling Grpahite with Black Leather/Aluminum Trim Premium Package, Sports Package, Comfort Access.
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IrvRobinson Banned 39 Rep 731 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	There is no third party or power of attorney allowed.If the car is in someone else's name and he transfers it to you, you will have to pay sales tax again.If you don't have a lot of time, fly on Saturday or Sunday nite, pick up and drop off on Monday and return Tuesday.If you can get an early flight,you could be back in CA in the mid afternoon......
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