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#8 of 1505 loubct by seivwrig Sep 06, 2002 (5:19 am)
Where you live depends on what you can get away with. I have heard of people getting anywhere from $1200 to $1500 above European Delivery Invoice. As far as the dealer, there is nothing additional that has to be done. Plan a time that you would like to go to Germany. Determine if the date can make that date happen. If so, plan your trip after you order the car. Your dealer may or may not want a deposit. You can go to www.eurobuyers.com or www.bimmerfest.com to get the invoice price for ED. There are some good web sites that people have created about their ED experience. BMW will send you information before your trip. The big question is always, 1) do you pick up the car the day that you get there or 2)rest for the rest of the day and pick up the car the next day. I did option one and did not miss a beat. I flew into London then caught a flight to Munich. I caught the U-bahn from the airport then connected to an S-bahn to the station near the delivery center. If you plan to carry a lot of luggage, then take a taxi. It cost more but you will not be inconvienced. The delivery center is about 3 blocks from the station.
#9 of 1505 When to pick up car by platypus Sep 06, 2002 (7:08 am)
My recommendation is to arrive a day before your pick-up date. Delivery for us adults is like getting a new toy from the toy store for kids. The first thing you want to do when you get your car is drive it. If you're tired from the flight, you may be inclined to simply go to a hotel and park the car. I say arrive a day early, allow yourself a day to adjust to the time difference, then the following day when you pick up your car, you're refreshed and ready to take it out on the Autobahn headed for your first destination, wherever that may be. Plus, arriving a day early gives you a chance to see Munich on foot. YMMV.
#10 of 1505 ED Invoice Price by khoon Sep 07, 2002 (8:16 pm)
Thanks to Edmunds and Carpoint we all know the invoice price for the US. Where can one get the invoice price for ED? Is there a site/source that shows the Invoice/Retail breakdown of the 325i with the option equipment?   Tx. in advance.
#11 of 1505 khoon by hgeyer Sep 08, 2002 (6:08 am)
What area of the US? It varies.
#12 of 1505 by khoon Sep 08, 2002 (1:11 pm)
NY/NJ Area
#13 of 1505 Khoon by hgeyer Sep 09, 2002 (5:51 am)
I've heard nothing but good things about Park Avenue BMW. Someone on the BMW 3 series board (Brave1heart, I think) just did ED on a 5 series that he bought from there.   You may want to post to him on the 3 series board.   I think that 1,500 over ED invoice is fair for your purchase. Go to www.eurobuyers.com for ED pricing.
#14 of 1505 Pricing Question by loubct Sep 10, 2002 (5:23 am)
I have been reviewing various mails concerning savings on a european delivery. Many claim they pay x over ED price. Can you help me.   Interested in purchasing MY 2003 330cic USA Invoice $42,900 ED Invoice $39,895 ED Wholesale $36,305   What price do I negotiate with local dealer? What type of negotiation goes on? Is it ? ED price plus a reasonable profit for the dealer? What may that be. Any advice would be greatly appreciated
#15 of 1505 ED-Loubct by jcivitello Sep 10, 2002 (5:59 am)
Use ED Wholesale base price, plus any options at the wholesale price as well...then add $1000-$1200 for dealer profit and negotiate...Anything around $1500 is a good deal and is acceptable (I paid $1600 over ED Wholesale Invoice) I p/u 11/29/02!!! Dealer orofit is generally around 5%. Negotiations are typical..."let me go talk to my manager...sigh"
#16 of 1505 by loubct Sep 10, 2002 (6:20 am)
Thanks for the quick reply. Based on your data   ED Wholesale $36,305 Dealer Profit $1,500 (negotiated) Total $37,805   USA Base $42,900   App. savings = 5,000   Other than destination charges, is there any amount added at the dealers side.   How do you plan for the flight to Europe? Do you get a date from BMW and plan for a flight after that date?   Congratulations on your new car. What did you get?
#17 of 1505 ED Shopping Spree by 530tiag Sep 10, 2002 (11:13 am)
I just returned from the ED of my new 530i. While in Germany, I stocked up on some european parts not available in the US, such as aspher. side mirrors. I also bought a BMW wheel cleaning brush kit for 30 euro. I thought it was expensive until I returned home and found that my US dealer wanted $56 for the same kit. What other parts did I miss out on?

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