[arian19]

How do people order a car, wait almost a month for it to be made, fly out to Germany... get to drive it a bit... then wait a whole month again to be reunited.

Sounds like BMW's version of being blue balled..

That has to be the biggest tease ever.


Edit: I could never do the ED myself, because it just is too much of a tease for me... but I do have a lot of respect for the folks that can.

[3onDubs]

You usually know ahead of time that you're going to be getting a car. Nobody wakes up and things omg i need a car right now. This gives you a discounted excuse for vacay.

[shadowyman]

How is this worse than custom ordering the car, if not better? You at least get to experience a new country, the factory and see your car earlier.

[PennSt8]

Originally Posted by 3onDubs

You usually know ahead of time that you're going to be getting a car. Nobody wakes up and things omg i need a car right now. This gives you a discounted excuse for vacay.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but what I think the OP is attempting to convey is this:

You get your car
You fall in love
Then your love sits in transit for a month as you long for it

[arian19]

Originally Posted by shadowyman

How is this worse than custom ordering the car, if not better? You at least get to experience a new country, the factory and see your car earlier.

I think the "see your car earlier... and then being deprived from it again" part makes it worse.

[DrivenByE30]

Nobody is forcing you to do ED.

Just get your car from the dealership like most everyone else...

Enjoy

[G30 B58]

Well, there is something to be said for taking delivery and 20 minutes later being on the Autobahn doing 100 mph or more (legally) depending on how you like to do your break-in procedure.

If you've ever driven the some of the roads "over there", you might be singing a different tune.






I think our wait would have been 6 weeks if we did PCD on top of ED. But, like you said, the wife wanted her car back.

[NWest]

Incredible shots - where was this taken?

[Buzzo]

Originally Posted by arian19

How do people order a car, wait almost a month for it to be made, fly out to Germany... get to drive it a bit... then wait a whole month again to be reunited.

Sounds like BMW's version of being blue balled..

That has to be the biggest tease ever.

Waited for months for the Golf R to arrive, then waited many more months for a manual Golf R to arrive, only to order a BMW for ED to take place in 3 months. And to top it off I'll wait for 2,5 months after that to do a PCD. Then I'll know if it was all worth the wait. It's a good thing I like my current ride as much as when I bought it in 2007. Would almost get rid of the 2011 TDI instead, if I could find any takers. Anyone?

[ynguldyn]

What's up with this modern expectations of instant gratification?

[DrivenByE30]

Leave them youth and their instant noodles and gratifications...

Later in life, They will eventually understand our version of YOLO and being able to drive on the Green Hell or/and Stelvio Pass, Tuscany and the Monaco etc....

[SamS]

Patience is a virtue. Some of us order, then wait 2-4 months before going to pick it up.

[G30 B58]

Originally Posted by NWest

Incredible shots - where was this taken?

Stelvio Pass and Splugen Pass.

While those aren't my pics, we did drive both of those while on ED.




These pics are mine.

DSC_9781 by jkush111, on Flickr


DSC_9538 by jkush111, on Flickr

[64-bit]

Originally Posted by SamS

Patience is a virtue. Some of us order, then wait 2-4 months before going to pick it up.

Guys I know it is a pain but has lots of positive points as well.

I got an 2016 M3 on order (my second ED), I order the car a month ago and I will picking it up on nov 28th, the car maybe here on jan 1st 2016.

1st - Im not paying taxes till the car gets delivered

2nd - custom order, If for any reason I change my mind about the color or options I have almost 2 months to change my mind

3rd - saved 7%

4th - Free vacation

[Minkia]

its more like tantric sex than blue balls.

[rking117]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

What's up with this modern expectations of instant gratification?

With Suzie, long blonde hair, perfect butt and high heels, being just down the street and very willing is what changed everyone's mind on why wait.

[HTownBMW85]

Because it's a pretty incredible experience, and one that you'll likely never forget. Some people buy their car off a dealer's lot, some custom order. That cool and all, but I picked mine up direct from the factory and drove it on the roads it was born, bred, and refined on. It's really not much worse than doing a regular custom order and picking up in the states. I was shocked you actually get a discount to pick it up in Munich. I figured you'd have to pay extra. Not everyone has the time to do it and some just don't want to. To each their own, but for me, it was a no brainer to do an ED. Yes, I see other's on here who already have their 340's at home and wish I had mine here already, but getting to drive mine in Europe made it well worth the extra wait.

[Thumper333]

Originally Posted by F32 N55

If you've ever driven the some of the roads "over there", you might be singing a different tune.

Agree.

And in addition to the gorgeous mountain roads, the amazing food, I will toss this out there.




It's not just about the CAR......it's about the experience. We don't buy these cars because we want a CAR, any bland Honda or Toyota would suffice for that. If you just want a CAR right now, grab a Camry, I am sure the dealer has a million gray ones ready to go.

I know OP's point, and not suggesting they go get a Camry, LOL, just making a counter-point.

I buy cars to go for drives, to experience not only gorgeous scenery and experiences but the thrill of the drive as well. While there are certainly epic roads and driving experiences here in the States, there are locations and experiences to be had in Europe that you can not replicate here.



The torture isn't waiting for your car......the torture is waiting for your next chance to do another ED.........

[QuikSilver_]

You guys, this looks amazing! Personally, I wouldn't do an ED myself unless it was a car truly worth driving in it's homeland (at least a '35i or an M car). At my age and income, I don't see my next Bimmer to be the M3/M4 I've always wanted, so for the next I'm hoping to do the PCD. After that, I'll aim for the ED

[mike@x-ph.com]

While it think it is a great experience, i just cant wait a month for a new car

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by gpjustinn

You guys, this looks amazing! Personally, I wouldn't do an ED myself unless it was a car truly worth driving in it's homeland (at least a '35i or an M car). At my age and income, I don't see my next Bimmer to be the M3/M4 I've always wanted, so for the next I'm hoping to do the PCD. After that, I'll aim for the ED

Any BMW sold in the US will have more power than 90% of the cars it'll encounter on the European roads.

I didn't feel any worse in a 328i wagon this year than in a 135i five years ago.