9 Days & 1000 Miles: My Winter Euro Delivery Photos (Warning: Intense Volume of Pics)

Jackson743 · 03-18-2013, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Zaman

Nice detailed photo tour. And BIG Congrats on your lovely Bimmer.
Can I ask a personal question: which parts of the trip did you pay for? Does BMW pay anything for European delivery? e.g. the flight?

BMW doesn't really pay for anything except for a couple weeks of insurance in Europe.

BUT, you can save $$$ with ED on the price of the car. PM if you are interested on how it works.

bimmerjph · 03-18-2013, 10:55 PM

Thanks for the pics, I always love going looking at them. Hopefully I will go on a ED trip someday!

EINSER M · 03-19-2013, 02:40 AM

absolutely fantastic recount of your ED

positiveions · 03-19-2013, 03:50 AM

One of the best ED write-up.
Thank you for sharing, and congrats.

DrivenByE30 · 03-19-2013, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Jackson743

I was inspired by DrivenByE30's ED trip thread. I was new to the forum then. I thought, damn, that's a lot of pictures.

April is right around the corner. I look forward to see your trip. Have fun.

Your car and my car should meet

I saw all your photos !! wow your trip was full of car museums!

MB, Porsches, Ferrari, BM etc

Awesome thread !

comar1979 · 03-19-2013, 05:36 AM

EPIC!!!

Nice write up and pictures

I love those ED Threads , its nice to see Munich/Germany/Europe from the view of a Visitor

BTW, no Munich Citizen would eat that Würschtel (at least not me)...

Thanks for sharing!

Greetings from Munich

emulajavi · 03-19-2013, 06:08 AM

Hi. Great photos!!

thanks for sharing them

EdM5 · 03-19-2013, 06:54 AM

Thanks for sharing. Great story.

Technic · 03-19-2013, 07:02 AM

Just... wow.

secret agent · 03-19-2013, 07:36 AM

How did you ship your car back to the US ?? Did it take long ??
I wonder whether they will ship to Australia ?

Jackson743 · 03-19-2013, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by secret agent

How did you ship your car back to the US ?? Did it take long ??
I wonder whether they will ship to Australia ?

Euro delivery is a big program for BMW. The Welt is in large part for ED. ED delivery cost is the exact same price as you bought the car off the dealer lot. And, I'm sure they ship to Australia. F30's are also built in Rosslyn, South Africa. I'd guess, most Australian F30's come from there since it's closer. But, all ED F30's are built in Munich.

Jackson743 · 03-19-2013, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by comar1979

EPIC!!!

Nice write up and pictures

I love those ED Threads , its nice to see Munich/Germany/Europe from the view of a Visitor

BTW, no Munich Citizen would eat that Würschtel (at least not me)...

Thanks for sharing!

Greetings from Munich

You're right, it was not that good. I was disappointed. I made many bad food decisions in Germany. My advice to Americans, despite what your preconceived notions are, sausage in Germany is not an automatic win. I really wish I would have tried the dishes the other guy that posted recommended.

Jackson743 · 03-19-2013, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

Your car and my car should meet

I saw all your photos !! wow your trip was full of car museums!

MB, Porsches, Ferrari, BM etc

Awesome thread !

Definitely. I still rocking the Euro plates! I've had my CA plates for a month now.

Are you going to LTBMW's April 6th meet in the OC?

The museums were great. I wish I could have spent a full day in the Mercedes Museum, which is huge, and the Porsche museum. Both have complimentary audio devices, and I think factory tours. I just didn't have time.

Bradnyc · 03-19-2013, 08:13 AM

WOW, felt like I was on vacation with you. btw - congrats on the beautiful car

Lost · 03-19-2013, 08:29 AM

Thank you for the awesome pics and write up! Great job.

M_Power_Fan · 03-19-2013, 09:19 AM

one awesome post !!!

thank you!

Mr. ///M3 RD · 03-19-2013, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Jackson743

Of course you may link the thread.

Wow, I'm going to see all those links. Nice collection . . . thanks!

Done ... added tour thread on the top of the list

well done deserves first spot

PS. I must say you have done the ED the right way ... renting a car enjoying your Germany and Italy trip no worries about your new car being parked anywhere then taking delivery only at the end of your trip leaving your new car it in capable hands (BMW) to ship it home to you

Bet you did not have any sleepless nights worrying about your rented car ... that is what insurance is for right

JasonCSU · 03-19-2013, 10:01 AM

Wow, that was an epic photo journal of an ED. Thanks for sharing it.

comar1979 · 03-19-2013, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jackson743

You're right, it was not that good. I was disappointed. I made many bad food decisions in Germany. My advice to Americans, despite what your preconceived notions are, sausage in Germany is not an automatic win. I really wish I would have tried the dishes the other guy that posted recommended.

, and "we" Germans dont eat so many Sausages and Sauerkraut at all

. The Hofbräuhaus is the Tourist Place Nr.1 ... the "Munich Citizens" wouldnt go there (allmost every traditional looking, native Guest is paid).

Anyway, i hope you had a good Time and enjoyed the Trip!

eclipsisNA · 03-19-2013, 10:40 AM

Love the way you optioned your car. The 328 I have on order is EB/Beige, can't wait to see it in person.

Maltman · 03-19-2013, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by comar1979

EPIC!!!

Nice write up and pictures

I love those ED Threads , its nice to see Munich/Germany/Europe from the view of a Visitor

BTW, no Munich Citizen would eat that Würschtel (at least not me)...

Thanks for sharing!

Greetings from Munich

+1

Always funny

pmacd55 · 03-19-2013, 02:27 PM

Awesome.... you have given me motivation to go out and make a big tub of money and do this same trip !!!!

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