BMW European Delivery Program Ending for North American Customers!

pz619 · 05-05-2020, 01:05 PM

This is somewhat disappointing as I really wanted to do this. Hopefully the program would be offered in the future but certainly wouldn't mind doing Mexican Delivery or South Carolina as an alternative.

SlickShift · 05-05-2020, 01:08 PM

This is really disappointing. Picking up a new Bimmer in Germany was on the bucket list for me. Already did the Performance Center delivery once and it was amazing. Looks like that might be the only option moving forward.

Staszek · 05-05-2020, 01:08 PM

This really sucks!

I am so glad I got to do it before they stopped. I hope its only temporary because its an awesome experience.

At least Porsche is still doing it, I will have to hit them before they stop too.

phantom7835 · 05-05-2020, 01:09 PM

BMW becoming more boring with every passing day. Extremely pissed I couldn't get enough vacation time for euro delivery.

2011M3V8 · 05-05-2020, 01:09 PM

2020 sucks! I am so glad I did my EUD last year

white2abbit · 05-05-2020, 01:10 PM

FUCK. I really hope this is temporary and COVID related. I thought they had done this some time in the last few years too (temporarily), or maybe it was just rumoured to be canceled?

Either way I really hope they bring this back. I was literally planning to do this every 2-3 years for the foreseeable future. It was just the best time. Ugh...

longbeachbluem2 · 05-05-2020, 01:10 PM

Very disappointing! Was considering the next gen M3 as a practical family hauler (for when we have kids) to pair nicely with the M2. Glad I did ED and PCD. Was the best experience ever. Really hoping they bring it back!

Hashtag_M_Rated · 05-05-2020, 01:12 PM

Although I'm glad I did my first and only one in summer of 2018 but I really wanted to do another one in the future since it was an absolute blast!!!
I'm also disappointed that many forum members won't get the chance to experience it!

JCZ5 · 05-05-2020, 01:12 PM

So if I buy a car before 5/18 and request ED, that will still be accepted? GOLFFRR

cfm56d7b · 05-05-2020, 01:13 PM

I suspect this decision wasn't easy for BMW. The marketing value of ED program has been literally immeasurable. Yet cost reduction goals combined with reduced demand and Covid-19 concerns became more important.

phoenx · 05-05-2020, 01:14 PM

Sucks. I wonder if Porsche will follow. Will have to go scoop up a Gt4 via Euro Delivery while still possible.

elitex · 05-05-2020, 01:14 PM

I had plans to take my family on the next one. They are so tired of me always talking about how awesome that experience was. This sucks Bmw!

///M4ster Yoda · 05-05-2020, 01:14 PM

Buh bye BMW. Sad Sad Day.

These will be our last BMWs.

davem3fan · 05-05-2020, 01:15 PM

That is a GIANT loss for the BMW fans.
Very unhappy news!

drklion · 05-05-2020, 01:17 PM

This was back in 2007, before the Welt. After 8 European Deliveries I will miss my European trips with a brand new BMW.

Very sad day.

///M TOWN · 05-05-2020, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davem3fan

That is a GIANT loss for the BMW fans.
Very unhappy news!

It's also a giant loss for BMW.

Fire the CEO immediately.

IK6SPEED · 05-05-2020, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scrippy

It'll be back. Just a Covid response. I'm sure BMW would rather break up with us here then have fewer scheduled ED customers on record. All companies are distancing themselves from personal contact or risk based off personal interaction. Anyone wanna bet a few bucks ED will be back for the G series M3/4 launch next year?

Sure. As Covid 19 will still be around next year and air travel not expected to hit pre-Covid 19 levels for 3-4 years, I'll happily take that bet.

///M4ster Yoda · 05-05-2020, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mo@

Audi pulled the plug on their Euro Delivery two or three years ago also. Sad to see the trend continue with BMW. I had dealt with clients that went with BMW simply due to the Euro Delivery experience.

Yup. They used to have a great ED program. It created brand loyalty etc etc....

My question is why would I chose a BMW going forward? Other brands drive better, look better (subjective), etc etc... and now this. Terrible.

Porsche and Mercedes are gonna be where it's. Honestly I was considering those 2 going forward anyway.

secretanchitman · 05-05-2020, 01:20 PM

Happy I got to do ED a few years ago with my dads' 2015 550i xDrive. Couldn't have been more pleased with the experience and sad to see it go (hopefully temporarily for USA).

'Cane · 05-05-2020, 01:22 PM

Was hoping to do it again for G8X in a couple years. Glad I got to do it in 2016.

ynguldyn · 05-05-2020, 01:22 PM

After experiencing ED twice in 2010 and 2016, it was the main thing I was sorry to lose when we moved on to other brands. Thanks to BMW, it'll now be easier for me to stay away from its cars in the future.

Darth One · 05-05-2020, 01:22 PM

Wow. This is absolutely huge for some of us. Maybe only a small group of consumers, but extremely disappointing.

First off, I totally understand how companies have to make tough, disappointing decisions in tough times. Can't really blame them.

But man, this is a big reason not to go BMW in the future. Maybe not for most customers - so it makes financial sense to cancel it - but for some of us here, it is.

Add this factor (which I give them a pass on) to their inability to offer a product that's compelling to me (which I don't give them a pass on)...well the appeal of the brand keeps shrinking

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pz619 Brigadier General 3334 Rep 3,276 Posts Drives: F87 M2C 6MT, Tesla Highland 3P Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	This is somewhat disappointing as I really wanted to do this. Hopefully the program would be offered in the future but certainly wouldn't mind doing Mexican Delivery or South Carolina as an alternative.
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05-05-2020, 01:08 PM	#24
SlickShift Lieutenant Colonel 331 Rep 1,805 Posts Drives: '11 BMW E90 M3 ZCP, '21 X5 ZMP Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (7)	This is really disappointing. Picking up a new Bimmer in Germany was on the bucket list for me. Already did the Performance Center delivery once and it was amazing. Looks like that might be the only option moving forward. __________________ -Nick 2018 BMW 440i - M Sport, Exec Glacier Silver Metallic/Coral Red Dakota Retired: '00 323i, '06 325Ci, '09 135i, '06 Z4M Roadster, '93 525i, '76 2002, '14 X1, '14 M235i, '16 X4, '16 435i
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phantom7835 Professional Nostalgist 1034 Rep 360 Posts Drives: 20 M2C, 92 Miata Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Detroit, MI iTrader: (0)	BMW becoming more boring with every passing day. Extremely pissed I couldn't get enough vacation time for euro delivery. __________________ 2020 M2 Competition, Long Beach Blue, Exec, 6 Speed 2005 M3 Coupe, SMG, eventual S62 swap candidate 2013 X1 x28i, Valencia Orange, Premium, Cold Weather - N20 exploded 2002 325i/5, Tiag - sold 1998 M3/4/5, Cosmo - scrapped 1992 Miata, Brilliant Black, STS - on the island of misfit toys
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white2abbit Lieutenant 1154 Rep 548 Posts Drives: Cayman GT4 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	FUCK. I really hope this is temporary and COVID related. I thought they had done this some time in the last few years too (temporarily), or maybe it was just rumoured to be canceled? Either way I really hope they bring this back. I was literally planning to do this every 2-3 years for the foreseeable future. It was just the best time. Ugh... __________________ '98 BMW 328i sedan (R.I.P.) '16 Porsche Cayman GT4 '18 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring '20 BMW M2 Competition (6spd, Euro-delivered July '19)
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longbeachbluem2 Private First Class 246 Rep 146 Posts Drives: '76 2002 / '17 F87 M2 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M2 [0.00] 1976 BMW 2002 [0.00] 2004 Audi Allroad [0.00]	Very disappointing! Was considering the next gen M3 as a practical family hauler (for when we have kids) to pair nicely with the M2. Glad I did ED and PCD. Was the best experience ever. Really hoping they bring it back! __________________ 2017 M2 - LBB, 6MT, Exec, ED (April 2017), PCD (July 2017) Instagram - @LongBeachBlueM2 My M2 European Delivery Adventure - April 2017 / Part II - Performance Center Re-Delivery - July 2017
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Hashtag_M_Rated ///M Driver 229 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 2018 First Edition M5 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M5 [0.00]	Not cool BMW!!! Although I'm glad I did my first and only one in summer of 2018 but I really wanted to do another one in the future since it was an absolute blast!!! I'm also disappointed that many forum members won't get the chance to experience it! __________________ Currently driving: 2018 M5 First Edition Vehicles Owned: 2014 M5 ZCP, 2017 M3 ZCP
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05-05-2020, 01:12 PM	#31
JCZ5 Major 1487 Rep 1,370 Posts Drives: BMW X5 (G05) Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	So if I buy a car before 5/18 and request ED, that will still be accepted? GOLFFRR __________________ IG: @rise_n_drive
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05-05-2020, 01:13 PM	#32
cfm56d7b Lieutenant General 6511 Rep 10,763 Posts Drives: 2017 440i Gran Coupe & 2015 X5 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	I suspect this decision wasn't easy for BMW. The marketing value of ED program has been literally immeasurable. Yet cost reduction goals combined with reduced demand and Covid-19 concerns became more important.
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05-05-2020, 01:14 PM	#33
phoenx Lieutenant 333 Rep 471 Posts Drives: E46 M3, F80 M3, Tacoma, GT4 RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Sucks. I wonder if Porsche will follow. Will have to go scoop up a Gt4 via Euro Delivery while still possible.
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05-05-2020, 01:14 PM	#35
///M4ster Yoda Banned 4605 Rep 4,263 Posts Drives: '16 F82 M4 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1)	Buh bye BMW. Sad Sad Day. These will be our last BMWs.
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ynguldyn Brigadier General 8141 Rep 3,502 Posts Drives: battery powered tv on wheels Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	After experiencing ED twice in 2010 and 2016, it was the main thing I was sorry to lose when we moved on to other brands. Thanks to BMW, it'll now be easier for me to stay away from its cars in the future.
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Darth One drunk poster 6611 Rep 3,649 Posts Drives: M4 GTS \| E46 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Wow. This is absolutely huge for some of us. Maybe only a small group of consumers, but extremely disappointing. First off, I totally understand how companies have to make tough, disappointing decisions in tough times. Can't really blame them. But man, this is a big reason not to go BMW in the future. Maybe not for most customers - so it makes financial sense to cancel it - but for some of us here, it is. Add this factor (which I give them a pass on) to their inability to offer a product that's compelling to me (which I don't give them a pass on)...well the appeal of the brand keeps shrinking
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