Official SoCal Chat Thread (#3)

Crimson92 · 01-11-2008, 02:02 PM

Can someone explain to me how ED, do you pay one price and it includes everything?

E90SLAM · 01-11-2008, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by OC 335i

I barely stayed in Germany, I spent all my time in Italy/France. 17 days in Europe though.

The trip I had was short...needa plan a longer one for next ED!

snohman · 01-11-2008, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by OC 335i

I barely stayed in Germany, I spent all my time in Italy/France. 17 days in Europe though.

i'm jealous...you had a full week longer than I did....
my nazi boss wouldn't give me more time off...plus we had the biggest trade show of the year the day after i got back from my trip

Bimmerbaby · 01-11-2008, 02:06 PM

I wanna do an Euro Delivery!

E90SLAM · 01-11-2008, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmerbaby

I wanna do an Euro Delivery!

Get a E92! Another Montego Blue!

lvlolvlo · 01-11-2008, 02:08 PM

morning SoCal...my camera just came... sooo excited! I wish I had ordered and done ED with my car... alas timing was shitty.

E90SLAM · 01-11-2008, 02:08 PM

But when I went to Europe...the car wasn't mine actually....

lvlolvlo · 01-11-2008, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmerbaby

I wanna do an Euro Delivery!

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90SLAM

Get a E92! Another Montego Blue!

+1 Do-It Angela! Do-It!
Can I be your +1

E90SLAM · 01-11-2008, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by lvlolvlo

+1 Do-It Angela! Do-It!
Can I be your +1

Group meet at Munich???

snohman · 01-11-2008, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crimson92

Can someone explain to me how ED, do you pay one price and it includes everything?

all the paperwork and details are taken care of at a dealership near you (but I would advise finding an advisor that's experienced in ED's)

you pay for the car or start lease at least 2 weeks before you travel.

for cars that have an ED allocation (ie. does not come out of dealer's allocation), you will usually save about 7% on the cost of the car...but on cars that are as hot as the e92 335i were at the time John and I picked up, you could even save upwards of about $6k. It's all in the negotiations..

The cost of your vacation/trip is entirely up to you with BMW's program.
The only incentive you get is a 2 for 1 ticket for a companion when you fly Lufthansa...but beware that a lot of times you can find a cheaper flight itinerary through other airlines, since the Lufthansa's fare is based on a slightly more expensive Q fare.

Insurance for 2 weeks is included I believe while you're out in europe, the shipping fees, import duties, etc. are all taken care of...and your car is also insurd while it is on the freighter heading across the ocean...

You then pick up your car....have a blast driving through europe in it, then drop it off at any 1 of their 17 or 18 dropoff locations that are already pre-designated by BMW...and then you fly home

There's a lot more to it, that was quickly off the top of my head.

OC Guy · 01-11-2008, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by snohman

i'm jealous...you had a full week longer than I did....
my nazi boss wouldn't give me more time off...plus we had the biggest trade show of the year the day after i got back from my trip

Well at least now YOU are the Nazi.

Bimmerbaby · 01-11-2008, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by E90SLAM

Get a E92! Another Montego Blue!

I do love my color, and the E92, but i'm pretty much done with a 2-door after my last car, unless it is my second car.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lvlolvlo

morning SoCal...my camera just came... sooo excited! I wish I had ordered and done ED with my car... alas timing was shitty.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lvlolvlo

+1 Do-It Angela! Do-It!
Can I be your +1

You didn't bring me on your ED!

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90SLAM

Group meet at Munich???

snohman · 01-11-2008, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OC 335i

Well at least now YOU are the Nazi.

yeah i'm such a nazi now that I won't even give myself a vacation

Crimson92 · 01-11-2008, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snohman

all the paperwork and details are taken care of at a dealership near you (but I would advise finding an advisor that's experienced in ED's)

you pay for the car or start lease at least 2 weeks before you travel.

for cars that have an ED allocation (ie. does not come out of dealer's allocation), you will usually save about 7% on the cost of the car...but on cars that are as hot as the e92 335i were at the time John and I picked up, you could even save upwards of about $6k. It's all in the negotiations..

The cost of your vacation/trip is entirely up to you with BMW's program.
The only incentive you get is a 2 for 1 ticket for a companion when you fly Lufthansa...but beware that a lot of times you can find a cheaper flight itinerary through other airlines, since the Lufthansa's fare is based on a slightly more expensive Q fare.

Insurance for 2 weeks is included I believe while you're out in europe, the shipping fees, import duties, etc. are all taken care of...and your car is also insurd while it is on the freighter heading across the ocean...

You then pick up your car....have a blast driving through europe in it, then drop it off at any 1 of their 17 or 18 dropoff locations that are already pre-designated by BMW...and then you fly home

There's a lot more to it, that was quickly off the top of my head.

hotel and such are not included correct?

lvlolvlo · 01-11-2008, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90SLAM

Group meet at Munich???

YES!

E90SLAM · 01-11-2008, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snohman

all the paperwork and details are taken care of at a dealership near you (but I would advise finding an advisor that's experienced in ED's)

you pay for the car or start lease at least 2 weeks before you travel.

for cars that have an ED allocation (ie. does not come out of dealer's allocation), you will usually save about 7% on the cost of the car...but on cars that are as hot as the e92 335i were at the time John and I picked up, you could even save upwards of about $6k. It's all in the negotiations..

The cost of your vacation/trip is entirely up to you with BMW's program.
The only incentive you get is a 2 for 1 ticket for a companion when you fly Lufthansa...but beware that a lot of times you can find a cheaper flight itinerary through other airlines, since the Lufthansa's fare is based on a slightly more expensive Q fare.

Insurance for 2 weeks is included I believe while you're out in europe, the shipping fees, import duties, etc. are all taken care of...and your car is also insurd while it is on the freighter heading across the ocean...

You then pick up your car....have a blast driving through europe in it, then drop it off at any 1 of their 17 or 18 dropoff locations that are already pre-designated by BMW...and then you fly home

There's a lot more to it, that was quickly off the top of my head.

As well as your German/EU Temp. Driver's Permit...European export registration and Insurance around Europe is also included....IIRC....

E90SLAM · 01-11-2008, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OC 335i

Well at least now YOU are the Nazi.

snohman · 01-11-2008, 02:15 PM

believe me...if I could do ED or every car I buy...I would do it in an instant!!

OC Guy · 01-11-2008, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snohman

all the paperwork and details are taken care of at a dealership near you (but I would advise finding an advisor that's experienced in ED's)

you pay for the car or start lease at least 2 weeks before you travel.

for cars that have an ED allocation (ie. does not come out of dealer's allocation), you will usually save about 7% on the cost of the car...but on cars that are as hot as the e92 335i were at the time John and I picked up, you could even save upwards of about $6k. It's all in the negotiations..

The cost of your vacation/trip is entirely up to you with BMW's program.
The only incentive you get is a 2 for 1 ticket for a companion when you fly Lufthansa...but beware that a lot of times you can find a cheaper flight itinerary through other airlines, since the Lufthansa's fare is based on a slightly more expensive Q fare.

Insurance for 2 weeks is included I believe while you're out in europe, the shipping fees, import duties, etc. are all taken care of...and your car is also insurd while it is on the freighter heading across the ocean...

You then pick up your car....have a blast driving through europe in it, then drop it off at any 1 of their 17 or 18 dropoff locations that are already pre-designated by BMW...and then you fly home

There's a lot more to it, that was quickly off the top of my head.

You basically pay around $1000 over European Invoice. European Invoice is about 3000 under U.S. invoice. You also pay 10% or so off the options. A lot of people get wrapped up in the numbers. It's not about the price savings (not entirely), it's about the experience.

It's an excuse to go to Europe. The memories and experience are really priceless. Heck, I proposed there.

Bimmerbaby · 01-11-2008, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snohman

all the paperwork and details are taken care of at a dealership near you (but I would advise finding an advisor that's experienced in ED's)

you pay for the car or start lease at least 2 weeks before you travel.

for cars that have an ED allocation (ie. does not come out of dealer's allocation), you will usually save about 7% on the cost of the car...but on cars that are as hot as the e92 335i were at the time John and I picked up, you could even save upwards of about $6k. It's all in the negotiations..

The cost of your vacation/trip is entirely up to you with BMW's program.
The only incentive you get is a 2 for 1 ticket for a companion when you fly Lufthansa...but beware that a lot of times you can find a cheaper flight itinerary through other airlines, since the Lufthansa's fare is based on a slightly more expensive Q fare.

Insurance for 2 weeks is included I believe while you're out in europe, the shipping fees, import duties, etc. are all taken care of...and your car is also insurd while it is on the freighter heading across the ocean...

You then pick up your car....have a blast driving through europe in it, then drop it off at any 1 of their 17 or 18 dropoff locations that are already pre-designated by BMW...and then you fly home

There's a lot more to it, that was quickly off the top of my head.

All that included in the price?!

E90SLAM · 01-11-2008, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crimson92

hotel and such are not included correct?

Correct...you have to find your own hotel....
I stayed at the Marriott in Munich last time...and found "Premium Pound Coupon" on ebay....saved 100 GBP (convert to Euro) when we check out....so around 200 USD saved on accomdation...

lvlolvlo · 01-11-2008, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmerbaby

You didn't bring me on your ED!

i don't have ED like Steve and John

Quote:

Originally Posted by snohman

yeah i'm such a nazi now that I won't even give myself a vacation

LOL nazi...germany... lol idk

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crimson92

hotel and such are not included correct?

i believe you're correct sir

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