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BMW European Delivery Program combines the excitement of exploring Europe with the thrill of driving one of the world’s premier performance automobiles. Say good-bye to the timetables of trains and tour buses. The distance between destinations that you once endured now becomes an exciting experience. Take delivery of your new BMW in Munich, the birthplace of the unique BMW brand, and christen it on some of the world's legendary roads—roads that defined the soul of your BMW.

The comprehensive edBMW website simplifies all the details, so you can focus on planning your vacation. You can order your new BMW, schedule pick-up, arrange insurance and plan every step of your European vacation. Every step of this process, from ordering to insurance and shipping, is taken care of. Our optional Conde Nast Travel Program even offers a selection of exclusive tours designed to maximize your BMW driving vacation.

Benefits You Can’t Ignore

Savings. By taking a BMW European Delivery, you can realize substantial savings on the purchase price of your new BMW.

Vacation opportunity. Many BMW European Delivery customers use the trip to Munich as a starting point for a European driving vacation. With many approved drop-off locations throughout Europe, you can enjoy great flexibility. Many find that the lower purchase price can pay for the entire vacation.

Travel convenience. Driving your own BMW means traveling on your own terms. Simply go where you please, when you please and sit at your own place.

A memorable BMW driving experience. BMW is practically synonymous with the autobahn. You can experience the world’s most famous roads in the world’s most revered performance luxury automobile.

How to reserve your BMW Ultimate Driving Machine

Phone, fax or email Irv Robinson approximately three months prior to your planned travel date. Your vehicle will be made to order, so it essential that the factory schedule its productions as soon as possible. Remember, you can plan your own itinerary and travel anytime during the year to pick up your BMW.

If it is more convenient for you, www.edBMW.com has all the necessary information and tools, so you can order your car without taking a trip to our location. You can fill out our Pre-Order Form and email it or fax it to us and we will contact you back. For your convenience, we can mail you all the forms that need to be filled out or signed. You can find information in regards to models, colors and options for your new BMW at www.bmwusa.com.

Eligibility, Restrictions and Documents Required

To qualify for the BMW European Delivery Program, you must meet the following requirements:

You must be a legal resident of the United States
18 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license
Place your order through an authorized BMW center. Note: Z4 and X5 models are not eligible for the BMW European Delivery Program because BMW builds these vehicles at its Spartanburg, SC, plant.
You may stay in Europe for up to six months from the day you pick up your vehicle. (there is a 16% penalty tax if your car is not exported within the 6-month period). Cars financed or leased through BMW Financial Services must be exported within 90 days.
Your new BMW is restricted to private use by tourists. Persons working in Europe on temporary or long-term assignments are not eligible for the special customs license plates issued under the European Delivery Program.

Financing Your Car

You need to know that not all the banks are willing to work with you to finance your BMW European Delivery. It's not that they don't wan t to, it's just that it doesn't fit in their typical loan application. The biggest potential pitfal here is that most banks would like to have the title in hand within about 3 months. As you are required to pay for your car 14 days prior to pick-up and it takes another 6-8 weeks to get the car back to you, the bank might not receive the title quick enough. Don't get discouraged by this, there are still many other people that managed to finance their car though a bank, but it is recommended that you will fully explain the situation with the bank to avoid potential problems and setbacks.

Finance through BMW Financial Services

You can finance your car through the BMW FS. When you finance your lease through BMW Financial, you pay the first month's payment and BMW pays the second month as your car will most likely be on the boat during the second month. The money factor is increased by 0.0003 for ED leases. Always remember, the residual is calculated using US MSRP, not ED MSRP, which will lower your monthly payment, this is another great thing about European Delivery.

Save Money On Your Air Fare

Lufthansa and BMW joinded in a partenrship that offers a discounted air fare. Basically, you can book a round-trip in Economy Class from the U.S. to Munich and your companion flies free! This is in your advantage especially during high travel season when you may be able to save money on airline tickets through this program. See the conditions for this offer Lufthansa 2-1. An advantage of using this program is that you won't actually pay for your tickets until after you get your VIN, but you can reserve your tickets (and lock in the airfare) well in advance of that. If you're traveling outside the high season, then you might be able to find better deals through your travel agent or online websites.

Join the BMCCA and save more money

You can save even more money by signing up with BMWCCA. A 12-months membership will cost you only $40, but the BMW Car Club of American (BMW CCA) offers a rebate to members of the car club after one year of membership. The rebate ranges from $500 to $1500 depending on the BMW model you have purchased. You can see the terms and conditions on the BMWCCA website Remember, you have 60 days from purchase/delivery of the car to submit the materials. To be safe, you should assume that this is 60 days from delivery in Munich. Always leep a copy of the materials you send, use a shipping company that provides you with a tracking number, that way, if BMW does not receive your materials in a timely fashion, you can prove you sent them on time.

2007 German Holidays (the list is updated yearly)

January 1, Monday, New Year's Day (Neujahrstag)
January 6, Saturday, Epiphany (Heilige Drei Könige)
April 6, Friday, Good Friday (Karfreitag)
April 8, Sunday, Easter Sunday (Ostersonntag)
April 9, Monday, Easter Monday (Ostermontag)
May 1, Tuesday, Labor Day (Tag der Arbeit)
May 17, Thursday, Ascension Day (Christi Himmelfahrt)
May 27, Sunday, Pentecost/Whit Sunday (Pfingstsonntag)
May 28, Monday, Pentecost/Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag)June 7, Thursday, Corpus Christi Day (Fronleichnamsfest)
August 15, Wednesday, Assumption Day (Maria Himmelfahrt)
October 3, Wednesday, German Unity Day (Tag der Deutschen Einheit)
November 1, Thursday, All Saints Day (Allerheiligen)
December 25, Tuesday, First Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag)
December 26, Wednesday, Second Christmas Day (Zweiter Weihnachtstag)

BMW Welt - Munich, Germany

BMW Welt
Am Olympiapark 1
D-80809 München
Germany
Postal Address.
BMW AG
BMW Welt
D-80788 München
Germany

How to Get There
From Munich Central Station (Hauptbahnhof): Underground (U-Bahn) U4/5: Go to Odeonsplatz and change to the U3 for Olympiazentrum (last station, about 20 minutes)
From Munich Airport:
Suburban train (S-Bahn) 1 or 8 to Marienplatz, change to the U3 for Olympiazentrum (last station, about 70 minutes)
From downtown Munich:
Underground (U-Bahn) U3 for Olympiazentrum (last station, about 20 minutes)
Parking.
Cars and motorcycles:
Parking space (subject to parking rates) is available in the BMW Welt un-derground garage, Lerchenauer Straße entrance. Further parking space for motorcycles (free of charge) is available along the access ramp to the underground garage.

Buses:
There is no parking space for buses in the underground garage. Buses may however draw up in front of the BMW Welt for passengers to get on and off. Bus parking is available, for example, in the semi-circular car park in the Olympic Grounds.

Bicycles:
Space for 40 bicycles is available to the north of the BMW Welt, opposite the Olympiazentrum U-Bahn Station.

Info Service.
Tel: 0180 2 118 822
(6 Euro Cents/min from a Deutsche Telekom landline phone)
Internet: www.bmw-welt.com

Opening times BMW Welt
Car deliveries: 8:30–17:30, Monday to Saturday
Closed on Sunday
Car presentation/
Double Cone: 9:00–20:00, daily
BMW Welt (public areas) - 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM (daily)

Check In/Premium Lounge - Starting at 7:30 AM (Monday through Saturday)

BMW Welt Tour (80 minutes) - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays only since the Munich Plant tour is not available on those days)

BMW Munich Plant (2.5 hours) - 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM (last tour begins at 7:00 PM)

BMW Museum - opening in Spring 2008
Junior Campus: 9:00–19:00, Monday to Friday
10:00–19:00, Saturday Sunday
Bistro: 7:30–19:00, Monday to Saturday
9:00–19:00, Sunday
Coffee Bar: 10:00–19:00, daily
Restaurant International: 11:00–24:00, daily
Club Restaurant: 12:00–15:00 and 18:00–24:00,
Tuesday to Saturday
Closed on Sundays and Mondays

BMW Lifestyle & Original
BMW Accessories Shop: 9:00–19:00, daily
BMW Welt Shop: 9:00–19:00, daily
Car park: 7:00–24:00, Monday to Saturday
8.00–24:00, Sundays

Parking rates: Euro 3.– per hour, max. Euro 20.– per day
When shopping in
the BMW Welt: Euro 1.50.– per hour, max. Euro 10.– per day

NEW and Important: Winter Driving and Summer/Performance Tires

Less than two years ago, BMW endorsed the German rule whereby it is illegal to drive on summer tires on the autobahn if it has snowed. If you do so and get into an accident, you would probably be considered liable and could find yourself possibly without insurance coverage. If you have ordered a car with Summer/Performance Tires, it is advisable to rent some snow chains during your trip, particularly if driving through Europe's higher alpine regions, but they will only be useful in emergency situations or for short drives, as driving speeds are then very limited and extended use could damage your tires.
In order to best navigate winter road conditions, to travel safe and abide by the law, then EDWINTERTIRES.COM offer an economical rental program, allowing (European Delivery) buyers of vehicles factory-fitted with Summer tires to temporarily fit Winter tires (already mounted on attractive alloy wheels) so that they can enjoy a safer vacation. They provide complimentary storage of your original equipment and their depot is within five minutes drive from the car transportation company Harms GmbH, in Munich . For more information, pricing or to reserve your tires on-line, visit their website www.edwintertires.com

European Delivery FAQ's

How long does it take from the time a car is dropped off in Europe until it reaches the dealer?
For the east coast and midwest, the entire process takes about 6 weeks from the day you drop it off in Europe. For west coast , the process takes between 6-8 weeks. This includes approximately 20 business days at the Vehicle Preparation Center at the U.S. port of entry, then approximately 2 more weeks between clearing customs and delivery to our Dealership.
Can I keep a car in Europe for more than 6 months?
No. Cars kept in Europe for more than 6 months fall outside the scope of the European Delivery Program and are subject to taxes and penalties.
What if I have an accident while in Europe?
One of Germany's largest insurance companies provides coverage in Europe for BMWs sold under the European Delivery Program. Complete insurance information will be provided to you at the time of your car's delivery. Contact the insurance company immediately in the event of an accident. For added protection, you may pick up an International Drivers License at any AAA Motor Club store or online. They will need 2 passport size photos and 10. and you get it at the same time that you apply.
What if my car is damaged in shipment from Europe to the United States?
The purchase price of cars in the BMW European Delivery Program includes all transportation and marine insurance. BMW authorizes Motor Werks BMW to make any necessary repairs, but they are usually done at the port.
Is unleaded gasoline available throughout Europe?
Yes.
When do I have to begin covering my new BMW under my name with my own insurance policy?
The insurance provided with the European Delivery Program covers the car to the point of delivery to Motor Werks BMW. You should contact your insurance agent to begin coverage on the car's arrival date at your BMW center. You are also asked to provide proof of existing coverage,30 day prior to your pickup when all the paperwork is finalized.

The insurance rates are listed below:

Insurance Period in Months Your Cost

14 days ........................................

$0

1 month ........................................

$225

2 months ........................................

$482

3 months ........................................

$894

4 months ........................................

$1,435*

5 months ........................................

$1,886*

6 months ........................................

$2,336*

* includes road use tax

(Note: The above rates are approximates and are subject to change. Please confirm actual rates with your dealer)

Can European Delivery cars be leased through BMW Financial Services?
Yes, however cars leased through BMW Financial Services are limited to a 30-day stay in Europe . BMW will make your second lease payment since they are aware that you will not have your new car for 6 weeks after You drop it off to be shipped home.
Once I know my travel date, how much in advance of that date must I order my car?
You must allow three months for the order and processing flow prior to your departure date.
Where do I pick up the car?
The Delivery Center is in Munich --and it's the new BMW Welt, opened in October 2007, near the BMW Headquarters, the home of BMW. It is the only pickup location. However, you may return the car to any of the drop off locations around Europe. Italy is the only country where your cars needs to be turned in 5 days earlier ,since BMW will need to supply a driver at a nominal charge to you, to get your car back to Germany for redelivery.
Can I have a relative in Europe pick up the car for me?
No, the vehicle must be picked up by the purchaser. The program does not allow any third party pickups, or through Power Of Attorney. If you need to cancel for an emergency, they can reschedule your pickup date for later, but not earlier
Can I pick up or drop off the car on weekends?
The Delivery Center is open Monday to Saturday (except holidays), from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Drop off locations have varying hours. It is best to check with them for their operating hours, and even better if you call ahead a day or two before you get there, to let them know when you’re coming, so they might have a little time to get your paperwork in order. This will speed up your drop-off time. There are no weekend hours for drop offs except at Munich.
Doesn't it cost a lot of money to bring the car over ? Will I have to pay duty or an import tax?
No, These are vehicles being produced for North America, the only shipping charge is 695. which the delivery charge on every BMW entering the United States including the X5's and Z4's produced in Spartanburg ,South Carolina.
What taxes will I have to pay ?
The only tax collected are your normal state and county sales tax where applicable. In some states other than Illinois. customers are responsible for paying their own tax. Since we have been doing this over 35 years, we are aware of all the states rules and regulations.
Can I Lease An ed Car ?
Yes, the same way you would lease the car locally. All leases are based on a selling price, so the lease will be calculated based on where your car is garaged and applicable taxes will be calculated in, depending on the State you reside in.
I love the idea of saving money, but I can't take all that time off from work. How long do I have to stay in Europe ?
It's completely up to you. You can stay for as little as 24 hours, maybe less if you can get a flight back. You can stay for up to 30 days if you're leasing and up to three months if you're purchasing. ( Please see the insurance link )
Can I order a car with European specs for the United States ?
No, you're only allowed to order cars being built for the US market. BMW manufactures diesels in all of the series, but they won't release anything the United States till 2008 or later, once they are compliant in all 50 states
If I order a car with Navigation, will I be able to understand in when I'm in Europe, and how do I get a European disc
It speaks in English, unless you choose a different language from the menu. When your new BMW arrives back in the United States, you will be receiving a disc for the US
I can register a car tax-free in the EU and get local insurance, thus able to legally keep it in Europe longer than six months. Say, if after one year, I want to conclude the ED process. Can I still use the original BMW shipping voucher through Harms paid for with ED?
The Customer agrees to release the Vehicle for shipment to the U.S. with the exception of Guam, no later then six (6) months from the date of delivery. The Customer understands that the Vehicle will be built to U.S. specifications and is intended for end use in the U.S. If customer fails to release the Vehicle for shipment to the U.S., Customer agrees to pay all applicable taxes and penalties, including the 16% VAT (value added tax). This tax will be charged to the selling center who can retrieve payment from the Customer. Upon drop-off of Vehicle for shipment to U.S., Vehicle is covered by a marine insurance policy subject to a fifty dollar deductible. Customer must provide comprehensive and liability insurance for Vehicle that must be effective on date of arrival of Vehicle in the U.S. The Program entitles the Customer to shipment of the Vehicle from the designated drop-off in Europe to the Port of Entry in the U.S. If such drop-off does not occur within 6 months of the European pick up, ocean freight, customs and duty charges will be the responsibility of the Customer.

· If you have any other questions, please call or email Irv at 847 304-3024 or irobinson@edBMW.com

Important Contact Information for ED

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Mrs. Sigrid Aniol

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email: Taxi-Aniol@t-online.de
Rolf Raffelsieper

Konstanzer Str. 39 D-80809 MUNICH

Tel.+Fax: +49(0)89.3543636

mobile: +49.(0)171-8251492

e-mail: rolf.raffelsieper@web.de