Has anyone in WA done a Euro Delivery?

dvn · 12-08-2009, 10:17 PM

I also posted this at the M3 forum but I'd like to get more feedback if possible.

To make a long story short, my car arrived by truck at the dealership today. My client advisor from BMW of Bellevue called me to say that they need to order plates which will take 3-4 days and that they cannot provide temp plates or release the car until they arrive.

Can any of you confirm that this is indeed a WA state law?

jibaholic101 · 12-08-2009, 11:42 PM

who is your CA?

dvn · 12-09-2009, 12:37 AM

I would prefer not to name any names. He's a nice guy and I know he's trying his best. I think the decision is coming from the managers.

Johnny Lin · 12-09-2009, 12:38 AM

Hey buddy, I will call my buddy at BMW of Bellevue tmw and ask it for ya. But I dont understand why they cant give you a temporary plate. I thought everybody gets a temporary plate when they buys it new?

TWiTCHY · 12-09-2009, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Lin

Hey buddy, I will call my buddy at BMW of Bellevue tmw and ask it for ya. But I dont understand why they cant give you a temporary plate. I thought everybody gets a temporary plate when they buys it new?

This sounds weird, I thought temporary plates were part of the new plates process.

dvn · 12-09-2009, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Lin

Hey buddy, I will call my buddy at BMW of Bellevue tmw and ask it for ya. But I dont understand why they cant give you a temporary plate. I thought everybody gets a temporary plate when they buys it new?

Thanks, Johnny!

D.yi · 12-09-2009, 03:54 AM

how was the ed experience?

dvn · 12-09-2009, 10:29 AM

The ED experience was incredible. When you pick your car up at the Welt, they treat you like royalty. Visiting Germany was also a lot of fun. But, by far, the best part about the trip is the factory tour. Getting to see how the cars are built, how the robots do their work, how the cars are painted, etc. It is simply amazing.

The only thing that sucks is the redelivery. Shipments to the west coast go through the Panamal Canal and customs in Port Heuneme took about 2 weeks as well.

Over all I'd highly recommend it. Just find a dealer that is knowledgable about the experience and who'll take care of you and BMW will do the rest.

jibaholic101 · 12-09-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dvn

I would prefer not to name any names. He's a nice guy and I know he's trying his best. I think the decision is coming from the managers.

you can pm me if you want

D.yi · 12-09-2009, 05:59 PM

were the expenses high? i hear you get 7% off msrp when you do ed... that doesnt seem like a very very good deal. is it 7% off of a negotiated price or did you have to pay the full msrp with a 7% discount?

wdlfbio · 12-10-2009, 12:05 AM

Ours arrived a couple days before Xmas and we had it in our possession on Xmas Eve, under WA temporary tabs. Go get your car back. You robably already waited 7-8 weeks

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dvn Lieutenant 35 Rep 412 Posts Drives: 2012 C63 Coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	The ED experience was incredible. When you pick your car up at the Welt, they treat you like royalty. Visiting Germany was also a lot of fun. But, by far, the best part about the trip is the factory tour. Getting to see how the cars are built, how the robots do their work, how the cars are painted, etc. It is simply amazing. The only thing that sucks is the redelivery. Shipments to the west coast go through the Panamal Canal and customs in Port Heuneme took about 2 weeks as well. Over all I'd highly recommend it. Just find a dealer that is knowledgable about the experience and who'll take care of you and BMW will do the rest.
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D.yi Major 53 Rep 1,216 Posts Drives: SB e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SEATTLE iTrader: (0)	were the expenses high? i hear you get 7% off msrp when you do ed... that doesnt seem like a very very good deal. is it 7% off of a negotiated price or did you have to pay the full msrp with a 7% discount?
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wdlfbio Captain 69 Rep 796 Posts Drives: 2013 4S, 2015 3500 HD Dually, Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA iTrader: (1)	Ours arrived a couple days before Xmas and we had it in our possession on Xmas Eve, under WA temporary tabs. Go get your car back. You robably already waited 7-8 weeks
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