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Title: BMW - European Delivery
Post by: DDGator on July 06, 2015, 09:43:44 PM: I thought there may be some here that would be interested in this...

My wife and I leave for Munich, Germany on Wednesday to pick up my new BMW. For those who don't know, picking up your US-Spec BMW at the factory in Munich is actually the cheapest way to buy or lease a new BMW.

We have a great trip planned, and are also celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary. If you want to know more about BMW Euro Delivery, like BMWs, or like European travel, you might want to follow my blog of the trip, which I will update as we go.

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Title: Re: BMW - European Delivery
Post by: Brenden on July 07, 2015, 12:49:48 PM: Sounds very cool!!!
I am hoping you have a safe and fun time, and also a happy anniversary!!
All the best!!
B
Title: Re: BMW - European Delivery
Post by: johnny on July 07, 2015, 01:52:42 PM: Enjoy Duane!
Our 25th. was 15 years ago. Time flies,heh!
Be safe
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Post by: ECR on July 09, 2015, 11:20:59 AM: Very cool Duane. Happy Anniversary to you and the Mrs. . . . . My wife and I enjoyed our 20th anniversary this past weekend on Saturday, The 4th. of July. On the BMW thing. . . . Didn't you go to the factory in North Carolina or something like that just a few years ago for your new BMW 3 Series Sedan? Now you have to go to Germany!? . . . . Good for you guys! Enjoy!
Title: Re: BMW - European Delivery
Post by: DDGator on July 11, 2015, 01:59:14 AM: Yes, Eric. I'm a bit over the top, I know. Off to the BMW Welt this morning for the big day. Check the blog later for pics!

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Title: Re: BMW - European Delivery
Post by: ECR on July 11, 2015, 08:52:12 PM: You have all the fun Duane. . . . . . Good for you Sir!

Remember: "Pictures or it never happened!" lol ;D
Title: Re: BMW - European Delivery
Post by: DDGator on July 12, 2015, 03:31:51 PM: I'm posting pics in the blog post I shared above.

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Title: Re: BMW - European Delivery
Post by: ECR on July 13, 2015, 03:43:53 PM: So. . . . . Let me get this straight: You have the cruise control set at 100 MPH and the flippin' engine is running at a steady measly 2,700 RPM!? Now THAT'S engineering my friend! Yes Sir. Oh by the way. . . . . . are you taking the photo while driving at 100 mph? ???
Title: Re: BMW - European Delivery
Post by: dddonkey on July 13, 2015, 04:08:07 PM: Quote from: ECR on July 13, 2015, 03:43:53 PM
So. . . . . Let me get this straight: You have the cruise control set at 100 MPH and the flippin' engine is running at a steady measly 2,700 RPM!? Now THAT'S engineering my friend! Yes Sir. Oh by the way. . . . . . are you taking the photo while driving at 100 mph? ???

I noticed the RMP also, pretty impressive I must say.
Title: Re: BMW - European Delivery
Post by: DDGator on July 13, 2015, 05:43:46 PM: Ha! Yes, that is the magic of BMW's excellent 8-speed automatic. I forgot to check the instant fuel mileage. I will try to do that.

My wife took the photo! ;)

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Title: Re: BMW - European Delivery
Post by: ECR on July 14, 2015, 10:44:20 PM: Nice to know you had two hands on the wheel Duane! lol. ;) Quite an impressive machine.
Title: Re: BMW - European Delivery
Post by: DDGator on July 18, 2015, 06:02:27 PM: Here is a short video of the European Delivery experience:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCpJjDtRZ_Q (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCpJjDtRZ_Q)

It was quite a blast, and highly recommended!
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Post by: tracker on July 18, 2015, 06:45:46 PM: BRAVO!
Title: Re: BMW - European Delivery
Post by: ECR on July 19, 2015, 11:23:42 AM: That is beyond cool Duane! What an experience! Choking up with joy for the both of you.

Glad you guys had such a good time in the Father Land we call: GERMANY

. . . .Now get your tails back here! lol
Title: Re: BMW - European Delivery
Post by: DDGator on July 19, 2015, 11:44:32 AM: We are back! My ancestry is German as well. It was definitely an adventure.

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Title: Re: BMW - European Delivery
Post by: ECR on July 19, 2015, 03:00:51 PM: Good to have you both back here. So...........When does the automobile arrive here in the states?
Title: Re: BMW - European Delivery
Post by: DDGator on July 19, 2015, 03:02:26 PM: 6-7 weeks. It's a slow boat. :)

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Title: Re: BMW - European Delivery
Post by: ECR on July 19, 2015, 03:03:19 PM: :-[ . . . . . . Ahhhhhhhhhh. . . . . . . . :-\
Title: Re: BMW - European Delivery
Post by: Richard S on July 30, 2015, 10:46:24 AM: Duane:

I've been preoccupied with my new duties as Joyce's primary home-health care giver and just logged in to check the Forum. Congratulations on your 25th Anniversary of being married to your lovely lady and on that beautiful BMW. Your blog photographs brought back a lot of memories of my tour of duty in Southern Germany. It's good to see good things happening to good people.
Title: Re: BMW - European Delivery
Post by: DDGator on July 30, 2015, 11:20:52 AM: Thanks, Richard! There will be more photos and video -- I am trying to put it all together while catching up on work too!