Sounds like a good experience. I think I will look into it! You mentioned it's the same delivery charge, which I think is not justifyiable - especially if the dealer does not have to pay any delivery charges. I would think you get to pick it up at least a week sooner than taking delivery at the dealer. I wonder how it works for Canadian orders. Is it like Euro delivery, where you personally take delivery but the vehicle is still shipped to your dealer? I would still do it just to see the plant etc. I took the tour to Munich and the BMW museum there and it was great!