European Model Question

PrinceSmooth · 10-18-2007, 01:19 AM

Is it possible to get a European model M3 in the US... In European delivery are you basically just driving your Americanized (reflector and all) M3 in Germany around like an idiot? lol

ShinySteelRobot · 10-18-2007, 02:04 AM

When you do Euro Delivery, yes, you get a US-spec model (amber lights and reflectors and all). You'd probably have to buy the car in Europe and ship it over here yourself if you really want a Euro-spec car.

Probably easier to just buy what you want in US trim, then try to get the clear turn indicators (or whatever) by ordering from a European online parts seller that's willing to ship overseas.

Ray33 · 11-12-2007, 06:45 AM

what is the difference in spec between us and Eu?

dan6470 · 11-12-2007, 12:04 PM

I'm pretty sure it's close to impossible....the DOT doesn't let cars be imported without the reflectors, etc.

Definitely easier to remove them after the fact, especially considering the difference in pricing

bobr2001 · 11-13-2007, 12:56 PM

the euro base price for the m3 is €66K = $95K so even if you could bring it back the cost would be oos. anyway the reflector is the only real visual difference from the euro model. although the us model has those red rear turn signals. ugh! as for being an idiot .... well the m3 look sick anywhere!

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ShinySteelRobot iPhone/iPad Developer 52 Rep 249 Posts Drives: BMW 650i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Greater Seattle area, WA, USA iTrader: (0)	When you do Euro Delivery, yes, you get a US-spec model (amber lights and reflectors and all). You'd probably have to buy the car in Europe and ship it over here yourself if you really want a Euro-spec car. Probably easier to just buy what you want in US trim, then try to get the clear turn indicators (or whatever) by ordering from a European online parts seller that's willing to ship overseas. __________________ 2016 X1 M Sport xDrive28i ED 12/2015, re-delivery 2/2016 -- Estoril Blue, Black SensaTec, Sport, Premium, Cold Weather, Tech, Driver Assistance 2006 650i Coupe ED 11/2005, re-delivered 2/2006 -- Jet Black, Dakota leather, 6-speed manual, Sport, Premium, Cold Weather, Tech/HUD
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Ray33 Private First Class 33 Rep 188 Posts Drives: 2008 Alpine White M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	what is the difference in spec between us and Eu?
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dan6470 Private 1 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW M3 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I'm pretty sure it's close to impossible....the DOT doesn't let cars be imported without the reflectors, etc. Definitely easier to remove them after the fact, especially considering the difference in pricing
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bobr2001 First Lieutenant 4 Rep 317 Posts Drives: F11 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	the euro base price for the m3 is €66K = $95K so even if you could bring it back the cost would be oos. anyway the reflector is the only real visual difference from the euro model. although the us model has those red rear turn signals. ugh! as for being an idiot .... well the m3 look sick anywhere!
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