Anyone ever imported a NEW Bimmer outside their country?

Bimar · 01-22-2011, 03:57 AM

....if imported, from which country and costs compared locally and warranty issues.

marmite · 01-22-2011, 05:22 AM

You mean importing into US or..?

Bimar · 01-22-2011, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by marmite

You mean importing into US or..?

importing into any country but not US. Curious to see source country of import and if the deal beats your local dealer.

sfax · 01-22-2011, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by inamik75

importing into any country but not US. Curious to see source country of import and if the deal beats your local dealer.

No BMW experience but ...

I imported a VW Golf GTI through an independent company to the UK. Made in the same factory they made all the VWs for official VW dealers (in Norway at the time), full UK spec, me as first registered owner, price paid was £20,500 compared to dealer over £25,000. The fact it was imported privately has made no difference now to its resale value nearly 5 years on.

julesjen · 01-22-2011, 06:56 AM

yes 10yrs ago imported 3 series coupe from belgium to uk saved about 30%.but exchange rate know so poor not worth effort ,you might even lose money on deal

julesjen · 01-22-2011, 06:58 AM

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yes 10yrs ago imported 3 series coupe from belgium to uk saved about 30%.but exchange rate know so poor not worth effort ,you might even lose money on deal

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Bimar · 01-22-2011, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by julesjen

yes 10yrs ago imported 3 series coupe from belgium to uk saved about 30%.but exchange rate know so poor not worth effort ,you might even lose money on deal

how was your warranty handled given you imported the bimmer to a different country of purchase?

Nahoa · 01-22-2011, 09:40 AM

2 BMW and one Mini into the US. No warranty problems. They were built to US spec, not sure whether that mattered. Did need to "register" them with BMW (and Mini) North America. Taxes were the bigger issue. For us, having enough miles to be considered used makes a huge difference.

julesjen · 01-22-2011, 10:26 AM

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how was your warranty handled given you imported the bimmer to a different country of purchase?

only covered for 1year ,not the 3years as if i had purchased in UK ,but when i had a problem no issues with bmw dealer .Also no problems trading in with UKdealer they stated they are all made by BMW

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