who is doing european delivery?
#271
My new spec is contingent on the euro delivery experience, so I'm watching on eggshells; matter of fact it's the only thing written on the order sheet right now. On a prior ED experience, I found frustration in not being able to drive a few bucket-list Alpine passes due to snowcover (end May/beginning June), so the next one will be hopefully taking advantage of the July 4th US holiday.
I'm figuring right now it's a 50/50 shot that a euro delivery will be doable for any of us by that time. Things could change rapidly, in either direction, unfortunately.
Certainly have fingers crossed that it will be a go, for me and all of the others in the same position.
I'm figuring right now it's a 50/50 shot that a euro delivery will be doable for any of us by that time. Things could change rapidly, in either direction, unfortunately.
Certainly have fingers crossed that it will be a go, for me and all of the others in the same position.
#272
When is the optimal time of year for doing ED in terms of (low) crowds, (low) traffic, weather, etc if the primary goal is driving on scenic roads and around beautiful places? I'm thinking if Spring or Fall, then head south (France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Adriatic, etc.) for warmer nicer weather and less crowds (not vacation season). If Summer (vacation season), then stay north (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) as everyone from there moves south for vacation. Thoughts?
#273
When is the optimal time of year for doing ED in terms of (low) crowds, (low) traffic, weather, etc if the primary goal is driving on scenic roads and around beautiful places? I'm thinking if Spring or Fall, then head south (France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Adriatic, etc.) for warmer nicer weather and less crowds (not vacation season). If Summer (vacation season), then stay north (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) as everyone from there moves south for vacation. Thoughts?
I'd say May/June or Sept/Oct.
#275
I personally have not done that so I cannot comment - you *may* encounter snow in some of the higher passes earlier in the year going thru Austria/Switzerland Alps etc ... but if you skirted those and went to the Riviera etc you would be good I think
#276
Yes, no Alps passes that early. Even if they are open, they wouldn't be fun to drive (cold, wet, slippery). Skirt those and head straight south to the Mediterranean would be the plan.
#277
#278
I sadly bailed on my Sep 21 ED; had been rescheduled from June. With no end it sight to this Covid mess it wasn’t worth the hassle. I always check the ED box so not a big deal, been there/done that. Sadly I took this allocation solely for the ED experience again, that’s how much I enjoy the process. so need to decide what to do with the car now! If have questions about ED let me know me, have done it many times and it’s worth the effort.
#279
When is the optimal time of year for doing ED in terms of (low) crowds, (low) traffic, weather, etc if the primary goal is driving on scenic roads and around beautiful places? I'm thinking if Spring or Fall, then head south (France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Adriatic, etc.) for warmer nicer weather and less crowds (not vacation season). If Summer (vacation season), then stay north (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) as everyone from there moves south for vacation. Thoughts?
makes me sad BMW killed their ED program. Probably the final straw that will get me to dig deeper and pick up a Porsche. Just struggling with the Spyder vs CarreraS debate. For the price of my build with a 911S I can have the spyder + keep my m3 or maybe swap for a Jeep Wrangler or something fun and very different for a daily driver.
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#280
Late september Early October is ideal. Crowds are mostly gone. If you push to mid-october you are playing roulette with the alpine passes. I picked up an F80 M3 in munich on October 5th and headed south (honestly best trip of my life, wife and I had an absolute blast). We caught the last day of Oktoberfest in munich, had no crowds through Austria Switzerland, stayed and the best of the best hotels/resorts and prices were slightly more reasonable. Weather was incredible. Had 2 hiking days in the alps and it would rain a little bit but in light jackets we were comfortable.
makes me sad BMW killed their ED program. Probably the final straw that will get me to dig deeper and pick up a Porsche. Just struggling with the Spyder vs CarreraS debate. For the price of my build with a 911S I can have the spyder + keep my m3 or maybe swap for a Jeep Wrangler or something fun and very different for a daily driver.
makes me sad BMW killed their ED program. Probably the final straw that will get me to dig deeper and pick up a Porsche. Just struggling with the Spyder vs CarreraS debate. For the price of my build with a 911S I can have the spyder + keep my m3 or maybe swap for a Jeep Wrangler or something fun and very different for a daily driver.
personally having driven a 992S I would be seriously tempted to go the Spyder route and keep your M or swap for another DD... while the 992 is a great 911 - for me at least it is getting too big and too heavy and of course there is the PDK question!
but its a nice problem to have!
#281
Late september Early October is ideal. Crowds are mostly gone. If you push to mid-october you are playing roulette with the alpine passes. I picked up an F80 M3 in munich on October 5th and headed south (honestly best trip of my life, wife and I had an absolute blast). We caught the last day of Oktoberfest in munich, had no crowds through Austria Switzerland, stayed and the best of the best hotels/resorts and prices were slightly more reasonable. Weather was incredible. Had 2 hiking days in the alps and it would rain a little bit but in light jackets we were comfortable.
makes me sad BMW killed their ED program. Probably the final straw that will get me to dig deeper and pick up a Porsche. Just struggling with the Spyder vs CarreraS debate. For the price of my build with a 911S I can have the spyder + keep my m3 or maybe swap for a Jeep Wrangler or something fun and very different for a daily driver.
makes me sad BMW killed their ED program. Probably the final straw that will get me to dig deeper and pick up a Porsche. Just struggling with the Spyder vs CarreraS debate. For the price of my build with a 911S I can have the spyder + keep my m3 or maybe swap for a Jeep Wrangler or something fun and very different for a daily driver.
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#284
I sadly bailed on my Sep 21 ED; had been rescheduled from June. With no end it sight to this Covid mess it wasn’t worth the hassle. I always check the ED box so not a big deal, been there/done that. Sadly I took this allocation solely for the ED experience again, that’s how much I enjoy the process. so need to decide what to do with the car now! If have questions about ED let me know me, have done it many times and it’s worth the effort.
I've never done ED before. Hopefully get the chance to try again.
#285
Late september Early October is ideal. Crowds are mostly gone. If you push to mid-october you are playing roulette with the alpine passes. I picked up an F80 M3 in munich on October 5th and headed south (honestly best trip of my life, wife and I had an absolute blast). We caught the last day of Oktoberfest in munich, had no crowds through Austria Switzerland, stayed and the best of the best hotels/resorts and prices were slightly more reasonable. Weather was incredible. Had 2 hiking days in the alps and it would rain a little bit but in light jackets we were comfortable.
makes me sad BMW killed their ED program. Probably the final straw that will get me to dig deeper and pick up a Porsche. Just struggling with the Spyder vs CarreraS debate. For the price of my build with a 911S I can have the spyder + keep my m3 or maybe swap for a Jeep Wrangler or something fun and very different for a daily driver.
makes me sad BMW killed their ED program. Probably the final straw that will get me to dig deeper and pick up a Porsche. Just struggling with the Spyder vs CarreraS debate. For the price of my build with a 911S I can have the spyder + keep my m3 or maybe swap for a Jeep Wrangler or something fun and very different for a daily driver.
Wow - it feels like I'm reading my own story. When I heard that BMW was discontinuing the European Delivery program for US customers, it pushed me to contact my local Porsche dealership and make an account here. I am hoping folks trying to make ED happen in 2021 can get it done - me included! We took delivery back in September 2016 and had an amazing experience. I cannot imagine buying a new car another way, assuming you can swing it. I would definitely recommend mid September based on my experience, at least for visiting Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.
Fingers crossed for all!
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