Sakhir Orange M4 European Delivery Trip - Full Story with Lots of Pictures

[Jay-K]

Nice thanks for sharing

[kenny@velosdesignwerks]

What a great post, thank you for all the pictures so glad you got to enjoy the the M4 in the autobahn (something im still waiting to cross off my bucket list)

[Doctor///M]

Awesome! Glad you were able to see the sights and catch a game in Munich! Rothenburg ob der Tauber is such a unique and fantastic place to visit, and glad you were able to make it back down south to do some Alpine driving. So much win!

[MParallel]

Great pics!

Should've done a lap on the Nordschleife though. Just don't go crazy and you should be fine.

But I can understand your fear.

[raysspl]

AWSM ED!

[Cooltones]

Congratulations and THANKS for sharing pix of the ED.
Your write up will have to be a definite share with my wife -- Ordering an M4 in July *and* now the discussion will include the ED option.

[classyfast]

I have a question about ED itself.....how much cheaper is the car when you do this type of thing? Is the car cheaper because it's technically used when it comes to the U.S.? And if so, can I have a family member in Germany do the ED thing (because I have no desire to go to Europe again) then reap the benefits of a cheaper car?

[justinco]

Originally Posted by classyfast

I have a question about ED itself.....how much cheaper is the car when you do this type of thing? Is the car cheaper because it's technically used when it comes to the U.S.? And if so, can I have a family member in Germany do the ED thing (because I have no desire to go to Europe again) then reap the benefits of a cheaper car?

Your car is still brand new.

http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...erYourBMW.aspx

Taking delivery of your new BMW in Europe will definitely make you smile. So will the savings. You may save up to 7 percent of the base Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price.

Not sure on the family member part.

[akack79]

Thanks for sharing, reminds me of my ED last year, one of the best trips of my life. Switzerland makes the rest of Europe look like a baragin for sure

Originally Posted by classyfast

I have a question about ED itself.....how much cheaper is the car when you do this type of thing? Is the car cheaper because it's technically used when it comes to the U.S.? And if so, can I have a family member in Germany do the ED thing (because I have no desire to go to Europe again) then reap the benefits of a cheaper car?

A good intro on Euro Delivery:

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=309234

Only the person buying the car can pick up the car in Munich, no exceptions.

[Warranty P]

Stopped reading after Nordschleife fail.

[F80NJM3]

Amazing trip! I'm so jealous you got to see a futboll match. We wanted to go badly but no matches were being played during our time there

Regarding Nurburgring you definitely missed out...it's not the same as being on that track yourself. We were there on a Sunday and it was pretty busy but I checked my ego at the gate and took it easy but was not gonna leave germany without experiencing the 'Ring.

Great color combo on the car. Congratulations & Enjoy!

[LeontiyZHP]

Looks like an awesome trip! Congrats!

[threeserious]

My wife and I are talking about doing this exact same thing in a year or two; how does shipping the car to the US work (logistics, cost involved, etc). I am sure this has been covered before, but I'm new here and haven't seen this answered elsewhere after a preliminary search.

Thanks, and beautiful car!

[VMRWheels]

Awesome write up, thanks for sharing! That scenery is just

[Staszek]

Great write up! You hit a few of the places we did.

Reading your thread for some reason it never crossed my mind about the insurance when I hit the ring. I'm glad I didn't think of it because I wouldn't have raced it and would have been freaked out if I did lol!

Great job can't wait to do my second Euro Delivery!

[///M.Tonee]

Congrats! Perfect color, perfect car!

[m3rxn]

fantastic post, thanks.

[cmk227]

Originally Posted by classyfast

I have a question about ED itself.....how much cheaper is the car when you do this type of thing? Is the car cheaper because it's technically used when it comes to the U.S.? And if so, can I have a family member in Germany do the ED thing (because I have no desire to go to Europe again) then reap the benefits of a cheaper car?

The only person that can pick it up is the person ordering it. They will ask for passport information when you order and will need to show it at pick up.



OP this was a great post. Please post your route if at all possible

[F80NJM3]

Originally Posted by cmk227

The only person that can pick it up is the person ordering it. They will ask for passport information when you order and will need to show it at pick up.



OP this was a great post. Please post your route if at all possible

I'm sorry but you're incorrect. Someone else CAN pick up the car on your behalf. Even though the car is purchased/leased in your name, someone else, (a brother, a friend, son etc) can pick up the car. They'll have to provide the passport and all documents that ED requires. The Welt does not care who purchased the car as long as the dealer sends them the passport & drivers license info.

My brother was going to order an M3 during my ED trip and I called BMWNA and asked them specifically if I could pick it up on my brothers behalf, they said that my wife was able to do it, since I'm already picking up a car and you're only allowed 1 ED pickup a year.

[mul1gan]

nice, congrats... awesome pictures kinda made me wish I had stayed longer...

[DrivenByE30]

One of the best ED reports !!!

Thank you and Congrats!!!

[//M235ixD]

Just saw your car parked outside the drop off location in Munich when I dropped off mine today- beautiful car!!