2017 M4 - September ED - Feedback on tentative itinerary

[MadBeamer]

Originally Posted by SD ///M4

The best way to know if your luggage and everything you're going to take on your trip will fit is to take everything that you're going to take on your trip to your dealer and test-fit it all in an M4. The goal is for the luggage and almost everything to fit in the trunk without having to fold down the seats and making your luggage visible. You can put your carry-ons in the back seat or behind the front seats.

We did this for both of our Euro Deliveries. You don't want any surprises! For the first delivery of my wife's 2011 335is Coupe, we discovered that our two "regular" 26" TravelPro suitcases didn't fit in the trunk efficiently, side by side. We went to a local department store, bought a 24" TravelPro for a ridiculous price, went back to the dealer, and found that the 26" and the 24" fit perfectly side-by-side. (All three suitcases fit with plenty of room in my wife's previous car!) Then we took the 24" suitcase back to the department store and returned it and ordered it online for half the price. Note that the fit will be tighter when the suitcases are packed and will be even tighter on the return trip, as you will add more stuff.

We used the same suitcases for the Euro Delivery of my M4 and were surprised to find out that the fit empty was tighter in the M4, possibly due to the wider wheel wells. Everything fit fine at delivery though.

Thanks but the dealership i am buying from is on the otherside of the country. I really don't want to test it on the local dealership who have tried more than once pull a fast one on me, I don't like giving them the time of day anymore .

We plan to take one 26" and a bit if larger carry-on bag as our checked bags and two smaller carry-ons , so we should be ok.

Thanks for the suggestions and details . Much appreciated

[MadBeamer]

I got an email from LogInOut that I can drop the car off after 4pm by appointment for 50EUR. Since we can maximize our day , I was thinking of using that option and dropping off around 6pm. But does anyone see any risk leaving it so late? because I have am leaving at 6AM next morning, and won't be able to try to drop off again if I miss this appointment. Has anyone had any issues with these appointments?

Wanted to repost this question again in case someone had any experience with it

[ejonsson90]

Originally Posted by MadBeamer

I got an email from LogInOut that I can drop the car off after 4pm by appointment for 50EUR. Since we can maximize our day , I was thinking of using that option and dropping off around 6pm. But does anyone see any risk leaving it so late? because I have am leaving at 6AM next morning, and won't be able to try to drop off again if I miss this appointment. Has anyone had any issues with these appointments?

Wanted to repost this question again in case someone had any experience with it

Is this a Saturday drop off, or just after hours?

I did a Sunday morning drop off and paid handsomely for it - 200 EUR if I recall correctly. There were absolutely no issues with it. The LogInOut people are very punctual, reliable, and professional. I can't think of any risk in dropping off late.

[MadBeamer]

Originally Posted by ejonsson90

Is this a Saturday drop off, or just after hours?

I did a Sunday morning drop off and paid handsomely for it - 200 EUR if I recall correctly. There were absolutely no issues with it. The LogInOut people are very punctual, reliable, and professional. I can't think of any risk in dropping off late.

Thanks for the feedback.

Mine is just after hours. Their last appointment was at 3PM on normal hours, because they are done at 3.30pm. I didn't want to rush and drive from Rothenburg early just to return the car, so I thought I will pay EUR 50 for the after hours which goes until 6.30PM. So I booked a 6PM. After 7PM you pay EUR 200.

[MadBeamer]

Do people still leave that note in the car from BMW ED Wiki in German/English saying to leave the plates in the trunk and not discard?

[ejonsson90]

Originally Posted by MadBeamer

Thanks for the feedback.

Mine is just after hours. Their last appointment was at 3PM on normal hours, because they are done at 3.30pm. I didn't want to rush and drive from Rothenburg early just to return the car, so I thought I will pay EUR 50 for the after hours which goes until 6.30PM. So I booked a 6PM. After 7PM you pay EUR 200.

Yeah, should be no problems at all then.

Originally Posted by MadBeamer

Do people still leave that note in the car from BMW ED Wiki in German/English saying to leave the plates in the trunk and not discard?

I didn't have to - my car arrived at the dealer with both plates still on, and I actually am still driving it around Chicago with the Euro plate on the front That being said, I'm sure it can't hurt.

['Cane]

Originally Posted by MadBeamer

Do people still leave that note in the car from BMW ED Wiki in German/English saying to leave the plates in the trunk and not discard?

I didn't, and both plates were there when I did PCD yesterday.

[MadBeamer]

Originally Posted by 'Cane

I didn't, and both plates were there when I did PCD yesterday.

Did you inform them to keep the plates?

[MadBeamer]

Originally Posted by ejonsson90

Yeah, should be no problems at all then.



I didn't have to - my car arrived at the dealer with both plates still on, and I actually am still driving it around Chicago with the Euro plate on the front That being said, I'm sure it can't hurt.

Nice! Chicago? I am from Madison. Good to know another member nearby.

['Cane]

Originally Posted by MadBeamer

Did you inform them to keep the plates?

No.

[vugz10]

Originally Posted by MadBeamer

Do people still leave that note in the car from BMW ED Wiki in German/English saying to leave the plates in the trunk and not discard?

I've spent a lot of time with this - I've decided to leave a note in the glove compartment and trunk.

What's your itinerary look like? When and where will you be dropping off?

[MadBeamer]

Originally Posted by vugz10

I've spent a lot of time with this - I've decided to leave a note in the glove compartment and trunk.

What's your itinerary look like? When and where will you be dropping off?

I am taking delivery on 9/22 and dropping of on 9/28 in munich. Going to be driving to Austria as part of the trip

[vugz10]

Originally Posted by MadBeamer

I am taking delivery on 9/22 and dropping of on 9/28 in munich. Going to be driving to Austria as part of the trip

Nice!

I'm picking up on 9/19 and dropping off on 9/24. Plan to visit the swiss alps and italian dolomites. Also looking forward to checking out oktoberfest

Have a great trip!

[MrSmileyDC]

Originally Posted by MadBeamer

Thanks for the feedback.

Mine is just after hours. Their last appointment was at 3PM on normal hours, because they are done at 3.30pm. I didn't want to rush and drive from Rothenburg early just to return the car, so I thought I will pay EUR 50 for the after hours which goes until 6.30PM. So I booked a 6PM. After 7PM you pay EUR 200.

Keep in mind Munich has a rush hour too. I think I did a 3:30pm drop off and I hit a decent amount of traffic driving from the Welt to the airport. I also needed to stop at the Agip at the airport to wash my car first.

It's real easy to take the train back to the city too. We bought the multi rider pass and stopped at the Englischer Garten for a few beers.

[MadBeamer]

Originally Posted by vugz10

Nice!

I'm picking up on 9/19 and dropping off on 9/24. Plan to visit the swiss alps and italian dolomites. Also looking forward to checking out oktoberfest

Have a great trip!

you too!

[MadBeamer]

Originally Posted by BimmerGuyDC

Keep in mind Munich has a rush hour too. I think I did a 3:30pm drop off and I hit a decent amount of traffic driving from the Welt to the airport. I also needed to stop at the Agip at the airport to wash my car first.

It's real easy to take the train back to the city too. We bought the multi rider pass and stopped at the Englischer Garten for a few beers.

Do you know how they handle it if you are a little late due to traffic?

[MadBeamer]

So I was reading this extensive checklist one member put together for ED, it says to take one key with you after you return the car? is that something BMW advice you to do during the delivery process?

['Cane]

Originally Posted by MadBeamer

So I was reading this extensive checklist one member put together for ED, it says to take one key with you after you return the car? is that something BMW advice you to do during the delivery process?

Yes, and IIRC, they'll tell you that at drop off as well.

[MadBeamer]

Hey guys, took delivery yesterday!!! Yay!

But I have a quick question that's more of a mechanical one. The parking ramp at the hotel I stayed at had a very steep drive in, and our way out today, I had to hold the clutch a bit till the doors opened, and it smelled really bad, even when I drove to welt again, 1km drive, it had a bit of smell when I got there.

My question, is the clutch on the M4 normal to smell a bit when you hold it on a hill or if you ride it a bit by mistake?

[DE Urlaub]

Originally Posted by MadBeamer

Do people still leave that note in the car from BMW ED Wiki in German/English saying to leave the plates in the trunk and not discard?

I dropped off in July at Frankfurt and it appears the transfer folks have a new form for you to sign which indicates your wishes for disposition of your EU plates and any vignettes. My car showed up in USA last week and both plates (I had no vignettes) were with the car. It sounds like they are being proactive as most folks want their EU plates and this form shows everyone that handles your car from drop-off to pick-up what your desires are. Hopefully all d-o points are doing this now. Anyone else with input from other d-o points?

[DE Urlaub]

Originally Posted by MadBeamer

Hey guys, took delivery yesterday!!! Yay!

But I have a quick question that's more of a mechanical one. The parking ramp at the hotel I stayed at had a very steep drive in, and our way out today, I had to hold the clutch a bit till the doors opened, and it smelled really bad, even when I drove to welt again, 1km drive, it had a bit of smell when I got there.

My question, is the clutch on the M4 normal to smell a bit when you hold it on a hill or if you ride it a bit by mistake?

First off, cool that you have an MT!!! I assume you are comfortable with an MT, if so you should not be smelling a "really bad" smell. Since it persisted back to the Welt I would have someone take a look at it (at the Welt if possible). Good luck and let us know.

P.S. We're gonna need to see some pix of your adventure!!!!

[MadBeamer]

Thank you!