US vs. Euro version

[janisX5]

About warranty... There is some problems, these "black dealers" are saying to everybody that BMW have worldwide warranty but in Baltic states it does not work. But car is good, strong, don't take active drive and go on!!!

[michal12]

Hm, I came up with bigger difference. In CZ a loaded 4.8 would be EUR94k or $141k. Even with overseas transport, taxes and certification procedure it appers that you can get the car from US $40-46k cheaper...(calculating 68000*10% duty*19%=$89000+$6000shipment and certification).

Originally Posted by janisX5

Cars are similar, there is only different method to make options and VIN numbers in US cars starts with number. There is many X5 E70 in Europa, it is possible to order without reflectors and change ODO (no miles, only km), it costs aprox. EUR 700. Extra you have to pay 10% from invoice (TAX for car what is built outside EU) + shipping (aprox. EUR 1500) + VAT from invoice + EU sertification (it costs EUR 2000-EUR3500). Usualy in invoice for TAX is price without options (USD 54 000 for 4,8). Fully load 4,8i from US is aprox. EUR 12 000-15 000 cheaper than identical car from dealer in Germany. It is almost 20k $....

[Q80X5]

Janic x5 how is it possible to order without reflectors and with Km/h speedometer ? from the dealer ur importing fromin the US or in your local dealer?

[michal12]

You are right. I do not think BMW has worldwide warranty but I keep hearing that Mercedes does.
Well, that could be an issue as E70 has not really been a trouble free car

Originally Posted by janisX5

About warranty... There is some problems, these "black dealers" are saying to everybody that BMW have worldwide warranty but in Baltic states it does not work. But car is good, strong, don't take active drive and go on!!!

[AzNMpower32]

I thought the presence of a warranty is why we buy German cars........to be perfectly honest, those 23,591 electronic sensors aren't always cheap DIY fixes.

[Q80X5]

From what I have heard there is a world wide warranty but only for 2 years instead of the regular 4

[JCL]

Originally Posted by Q80X5

From what I have heard there is a world wide warranty but only for 2 years instead of the regular 4

I have heard the same. However, I just bought two new BMWs, in Canada, and both had specific declarations on the sales order, which I had to sign, stating that I would not export the vehicles. The dealers are protecting themselves from the BMW policies that penalize them for selling vehicles to individual exporters. There are a number of Canadians buying vehicles in the US now with our strong dollar, and I am hearing that US dealers are declining to sell new cars and only selling used cars if they know it will be exported. YMMV.

[X5audi]

Originally Posted by RamVA

That 5hp difference between US and Europe is to be expected based on different definitions of hp (SAE vs. DIN). Many companies simply choose to rate them the same (based on the SAE number), many don't.

Example: M3 and RS4. They're both rated at 420hp in Europe... but 414hp in the US.

As for the thread? I have an idea... get it shipped to the Welt center in Germany (European Delivery) and then "move" to Europe.

[JCL]

Originally Posted by X5audi

I have an idea... get it shipped to the Welt center in Germany (European Delivery) and then "move" to Europe.

You do know that there is no ED for US-built BMW vehicles?

[X5audi]

Originally Posted by JCL

I have heard the same. However, I just bought two new BMWs, in Canada, and both had specific declarations on the sales order, which I had to sign, stating that I would not export the vehicles. The dealers are protecting themselves from the BMW policies that penalize them for selling vehicles to individual exporters. There are a number of Canadians buying vehicles in the US now with our strong dollar, and I am hearing that US dealers are declining to sell new cars and only selling used cars if they know it will be exported. YMMV.

The silliest part of the CAD vs. USD exchange is how expensive cars still are there. For example, a decently-equipped (but nowhere near loaded) S450 4Matic SWB will run you the price of an absolutely loaded-to-the-gills S550 4Matic LWB in USD.

Ahh, the advantages of a weak economy... and brands that are willing to lose some money for us.