Official BMW Canada Pricing info M3 90/92/93

[Zeiss]

Much thanks schnell325

[schnell325]

[jaiman]

What is tourist pricing? is that European delivery?

[schnell325]

Yes it is....very tempting, isn't it?

[jaiman]

especially if you've got a bunch of airmiles to use up.

[par4bmw]

Originally Posted by schnell325

Yes it is....very tempting, isn't it?

I really hope US will add that. Doubt it, but would love to pick up in Germany at a discount.

[schnell325]

I thought that you could get a Euro Delivery from the US?

[goldminer]

Originally Posted by jaiman

What is tourist pricing? is that European delivery?

I am just guessing here but vehicles made outside of North America have a 6% duty applied to them on importation. The difference in price shown is close to 6% so i am wondering if this is a price to be applied to a car which will not be titled in Canada?

Nothing more than a guess.

[par4bmw]

Originally Posted by schnell325

I thought that you could get a Euro Delivery from the US?

No discounts on Ms

[schnell325]

^^ that sucks.

[GewoW]

Originally Posted by goldminer

I am just guessing here but vehicles made outside of North America have a 6% duty applied to them on importation. The difference in price shown is close to 6% so i am wondering if this is a price to be applied to a car which will not be titled in Canada?

Nothing more than a guess.

Nope...It`s all taken care of. And you drive YOUR CND spec car...and it`s just like a `drive before it comes`

Im just excessively pissed that the leather is not std!

[goldminer]

Originally Posted by GewoW

Nope...It`s all taken care of. And you drive YOUR CND spec car...and it`s just like a `drive before it comes`

Im just excessively pissed that the leather is not std!

I'm sorry but I don't understand anything about your response. What do you mean It's all taken care of? What is all taken care of? What do you mean I drive my CND spec car? And what does "drive before it comes" mean or refer to? Are you talking about European Delivery or something? Because I'm not.

I was just trying to understand/guess at what tourist pricing means and why it is cheaper. If you are implying that tourist pricing means ED surely it would not be $5,700 cheaper. I would think it would be more expensive.

[GewoW]

Originally Posted by goldminer

I'm sorry but I don't understand anything about your response. What do you mean It's all taken care of? What is all taken care of? What do you mean I drive my CND spec car? And what does "drive before it comes" mean or refer to? Are you talking about European Delivery or something? Because I'm not.

I was just trying to understand/guess at what tourist pricing means and why it is cheaper. If you are implying that tourist pricing means ED surely it would not be $5,700 cheaper. I would think it would be more expensive.

Sorry about that...I thought u were talking about ED...and yes, tourist pricing IS ED, and it IS that much cheaper!

[jaiman]

Originally Posted by goldminer

I'm sorry but I don't understand anything about your response. What do you mean It's all taken care of? What is all taken care of? What do you mean I drive my CND spec car? And what does "drive before it comes" mean or refer to? Are you talking about European Delivery or something? Because I'm not.

I was just trying to understand/guess at what tourist pricing means and why it is cheaper. If you are implying that tourist pricing means ED surely it would not be $5,700 cheaper. I would think it would be more expensive.

ED doesn't include a flight or place to stay in Germany.

Does anyone know if you have to stay a minimum amount of time in Germany? I might be interested in flying there for a day, driving the car around the block and flying home.

[GewoW]

Originally Posted by jaiman

ED doesn't include a flight or place to stay in Germany.

Does anyone know if you have to stay a minimum amount of time in Germany? I might be interested in flying there for a day, driving the car around the block and flying home.

Doubt there's a minimum. I've actually heard of stories of just what you're suggesting.

[CATAHOULA]

OK - first post, been lurking for a while - love this site!

How do you guys know that 'tourist pricing' is ED? Is it in fact available for the M3? (or - Is my cdn dealer BSing me?):

I asked my salesman today about it after reading this thread and he said ED is not currently being offered (said the program was suspended or something). Then he said there are rumours ED is coming back but that he didn't have any concrete info right now - of course I told him to keep me posted...?

Do dealers WANT customers to take ED? Should I call someone at BMW canada?

For background - I'm supposedly #1 at my dealership for a manual M3 'vert - I've had a deposit down for a while and placed my order when cdn pricing came out. My salesman is saying I should expect to get it in late May. If I can go to GER to get it - and save that much(!) - I'm going to burn some airmiles and go.

Thanks to anyone that can help me out!

[GewoW]

Originally Posted by CATAHOULA

OK - first post, been lurking for a while - love this site!

How do you guys know that 'tourist pricing' is ED? Is it in fact available for the M3? (or - Is my cdn dealer BSing me?):

I asked my salesman today about it after reading this thread and he said ED is not currently being offered (said the program was suspended or something). Then he said there are rumours ED is coming back but that he didn't have any concrete info right now - of course I told him to keep me posted...?

Do dealers WANT customers to take ED? Should I call someone at BMW canada?

For background - I'm supposedly #1 at my dealership for a manual M3 'vert - I've had a deposit down for a while and placed my order when cdn pricing came out. My salesman is saying I should expect to get it in late May. If I can go to GER to get it - and save that much(!) - I'm going to burn some airmiles and go.

Thanks to anyone that can help me out!

http://www.google.ca/search?q=bmw+to...ient=firefox-a

Basically to show you that some of the results point to ED...it is ED...and I'm not sure about the dealers, but I know that it saves SOMEONE money (obviously you, but I'm talking BMW here) to do this...So you can even negotiate on the ED price!

[turb934]

Here is a summary of the information in the Oct. 2006 BMW Canada European Delivery Manual that was given to me by my dealer:

1. Pick car up in Munich
2. Free Munich factory tour
3. Vehicle cannot be leased or finance thru BMW financial services
4. International license plate- $175
5. Export deposit of 20%. Will be refunded when vehicle is in route to Canada
6. German motor vehicle emission tax applies if greater than 4 months. 4 months- $100 to $200 depending on model. 12 months- $300 to $650 depending on model
7. 2 weeks insurance- $93, $174 or $206 depending on insurance selected. 12 months- $2406, $4485 or $5316.
8. Freight to port of loading. $0 if dropped off in Bremerhaven. $200-$300 for other Germany cites depending on model.
9. European port handling- $240
10. Marine insurance- $268 for 3 series. $612 for 6 & 7 series
11. Ocean freight- $270 for 3 series. $319 for 6 & 7 series.
12. Canadian brokerage & dock charges- $200
13. Halifax terminal & loading charges- $75
14. Agriculture Canada inspection- $43
15. Rail transport from Halifax- $800
16. Canadian no charge maintenance plan does not apply in Europe. Any regular required maintenance paid for by customer.
17. Canadian navigation DVD's & telephones are installed in Canada
18. Payable at Customs-Import duty- 6.1%, excise tax- $100 & GST.
19. Provincial tax is collected when vehicle is licensed in Canada
20. Shipping costs will be deducted from the export deposit
21. European DVD can be purchased at the delivery centre in Munich if desired
22. Car may be kept in Europe no longer than one year.

In some cases the final cost for European delivery MAY be less than a domestic delivery. Depends on model, length of stay & insurance selected

[GewoW]

Originally Posted by turb934

Here is a summary of the information in the Oct. 2006 BMW Canada European Delivery Manual that was given to me by my dealer:

1. Pick car up in Munich
2. Free Munich factory tour
3. Vehicle cannot be leased or finance thru BMW financial services
4. International license plate- $175
5. Export deposit of 20%. Will be refunded when vehicle is in route to Canada
6. German motor vehicle emission tax applies if greater than 4 months. 4 months- $100 to $200 depending on model. 12 months- $300 to $650 depending on model
7. 2 weeks insurance- $93, $174 or $206 depending on insurance selected. 12 months- $2406, $4485 or $5316.
8. Freight to port of loading. $0 if dropped off in Bremerhaven. $200-$300 for other Germany cites depending on model.
9. European port handling- $240
10. Marine insurance- $268 for 3 series. $612 for 6 & 7 series
11. Ocean freight- $270 for 3 series. $319 for 6 & 7 series.
12. Canadian brokerage & dock charges- $200
13. Halifax terminal & loading charges- $75
14. Agriculture Canada inspection- $43
15. Rail transport from Halifax- $800
16. Canadian no charge maintenance plan does not apply in Europe. Any regular required maintenance paid for by customer.
17. Canadian navigation DVD's & telephones are installed in Canada
18. Payable at Customs-Import duty- 6.1%, excise tax- $100 & GST.
19. Provincial tax is collected when vehicle is licensed in Canada
20. Shipping costs will be deducted from the export deposit
21. European DVD can be purchased at the delivery centre in Munich if desired
22. Car may be kept in Europe no longer than one year.

In some cases the final cost for European delivery MAY be less than a domestic delivery. Depends on model, length of stay & insurance selected

Interesting, because I'm pretty sure that you can finance, or even lease your car and do this...

[CATAHOULA]

I called BMW Canada cust serv and they confirmed what my dealer said:

- the ED program is currently NOT available to Canadians at all. It will likely return, but not sure when and there aren't any details currently.

- Tourist pricing "relates to" ED price, but since the program doesn't exist right now it's not a solid price. The cust serv rep said there may be "requirements" to qualify for ED (like there are requirements to qualify for diplomat pricing) and that my dealer would have the details when and if ED returns.

So I guess we'll have to stay tuned...

[jaiman]

Originally Posted by turb934

18. Payable at Customs-Import duty- 6.1%, excise tax- $100 & GST.

So that brings the E92 base up to $69,596.30, so to me its not worth burning the airmiles on a one day trip.

[GewoW]

But this says otherwise...

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=266139
Actually, this is for the US...but according to this: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho....php?p=2095292 there will be changes to the Canadian ED program very soon, if not already.

P.S. I hope you don't mind turb, but I just quoted you in that link, so as to hear people comments on that information.