Performance Delivery, anyone?

cuban135i · 11-15-2007, 05:00 PM

Is anyone planning on doing a Performance Delivery out of SC? It sounds like a nice introduction to your new BMW, including time around a track on a 'same as purchased model' (wouldn't want to track a 0 mile car).
How was your experience, and would you recommend it?

/discuss

AndyM · 11-15-2007, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cuban135i

Is anyone planning on doing a Performance Delivery out of SC? It sounds like a nice introduction to your new BMW, including time around a track on a 'same as purchased model' (wouldn't want to track a 0 mile car).
How was your experience, and would you recommend it?

/discuss

I did it with my Z3 Coupe and it was great. Definitely better than going down to the dealer to take delivery if you can do it. I will do PCD with my 1er if I decide not to do ED.

///MG · 11-15-2007, 07:22 PM

Are there any financial incentives as with ED?

Also, the bigger question relates to another thread I created... breaking in the car.

It's recommended that you utilizes all gears through the break in cycle, this won't be accomplished much with majority higway driving. In retrospect though, highway driving does break in the engine quite smoothly with a prolonged and steady use of the engine.

Thought?

atr_hugo · 11-15-2007, 07:32 PM

No discount for PDC (IIRC). But you can combine ED with a PDC 're-delivery'. That would be an absolute blast and I hope to be able to do that.

larryn · 11-15-2007, 07:36 PM

Break in, with a 6 speed tranny is a snap, with a 65mph speed limit. You can use 3rd thru 6th and still stay within the speed limit and the recommended rpm limit.

In Europe it's a bit different since you have a much higher (or no) speed limit. However, you are robbing yourself if you predominantly stay on the Autobahn. The secondary roads are twisty, undulating, go through farm country, are paved well, and you get to see castles and medieval villages along the way.\

You are correct that there are no financial incentives for Performance Center Delivery.

UR2SLOW1 · 11-15-2007, 07:45 PM

Performance Delivery sounds very interesting, does anyone know how much it adds to the cost of the car? Moreover, does it delay your delivery in any way ?

atr_hugo · 11-15-2007, 07:48 PM

No additional cost, IIRC - other than the cost you incur to get there. There are a couple of perks once there. Check the BMW USA website for more details:
http://www.bmwusa.com/bmwexperience/...enter/delivery

Sherifftruman · 11-16-2007, 07:21 AM

HMM, Raleigh is only 3.5 hours away from Greenville, SC.

1ster · 11-16-2007, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by grg

It's recommended that you utilizes all gears through the break in cycle, this won't be accomplished much with majority higway driving.

Sounds like a good reason not to take the Interstate home! Hmmm, there's a damn lot of twisty roads between South Carolina and Dallas...

Jake C · 11-17-2007, 01:30 PM

I did PCD with my 328. It was a great experience. If I decide to purchase a 1 I will certainly do it again. And according to our dealer ,Century BMW, it was $500 but I was able to negotiate that to $0.

- J

larryn · 11-17-2007, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jake C

I did PCD with my 328. It was a great experience. If I decide to purchase a 1 I will certainly do it again. And according to our dealer ,Century BMW, it was $500 but I was able to negotiate that to $0.

- J

Hi Jake, there is no additional cost to do PCD. You're dealer was trying to screw you for $500. Gotta love those who can smile while doing that...

plien69 · 11-17-2007, 04:54 PM

http://blien-pcd.blogspot.com/

larryn · 11-17-2007, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by plien69

http://blien-pcd.blogspot.com/

Awesome writeup and seems like a fantastic time! Funny, while you were doing your PCD, I was in Munich doing my ED.

Miata13 · 11-17-2007, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by larryn

Awesome writeup and seems like a fantastic time! Funny, while you were doing your PCD, I was in Munich doing my ED.

I too very much enjoyed your write-up. I hope someday to own a BMW and would certainly strongly consider either OSD or PCD special delivery. ( I even read here on 1Addics somewhere you could do both a Munich OSD with subsequent pickup of your vehicle at Spartenburg...true?)

My wife/I picked up our family's 2005 Volvo V50 at Volvo's Gothenburg, Sweden factory. That program did not include any driving instruction but had similar reception, delivery experience, luncheon and factory tour in addition to 8% discount and free roundrip airfare with no delivery charge. However....a Volvo is not a BMW :wink: from the driving seat.

Rick

plien69 · 11-17-2007, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by miata13

My wife/I picked up our family's 2005 Volvo V50 at Volvo's Gothenburg, Sweden factory. That program did not include any driving instruction but had similar reception, delivery experience, luncheon and factory tour in addition to 8% discount and free roundrip airfare with no delivery charge.

Wow, 8% discount plus free roundtrip airfare? That's a great deal.

Jake C · 11-17-2007, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by larryn

Hi Jake, there is no additional cost to do PCD. You're dealer was trying to screw you for $500. Gotta love those who can smile while doing that...

ah good ol capitalism at it's best.

- J

Miata13 · 11-21-2007, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by plien69

Wow, 8% discount plus free roundtrip airfare? That's a great deal.

Yes...Volvo's OSD deal is the most generous of any of the OSD programs I've read about..heck, Porsche, I understand, has a surcharge for that delivery. Volvo's 8% off base price OSD program includes 2 free round trip airfares, airport pickup, hotel overnight, hotel pickup, factory delivery, lunch, factory tour, 2 weeks insurance, no delivery charge (e.g. the BMW $775 item)....but all makes sense only if a Volvo is in your future.

We really like the small V50 T5 AWD..the 3 series equivalent would have been several thousand more comparably equipped but the 128i may be a great stable mate for it! :biggrin:

Rick

335isGuy · 11-22-2007, 08:37 AM

I dont think here in Canada we can do the ED or PCD. Im gonna ask around and see. Would love to visit my family in Munich and pick up my car at the same time.

C_Topher · 11-22-2007, 09:05 AM

That is an excellent article on PD, really piqued my interest. That would be a great way to pick up a car in the US.

Edit: Ha Ha, just noticed my wife changed my signature line to the girly heart smily. She just discovered that I was posting here and said "you are such a dork!" Game on!

Khobin~ · 11-22-2007, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Boost Junky

I dont think here in Canada we can do the ED or PCD. Im gonna ask around and see. Would love to visit my family in Munich and pick up my car at the same time.

Acutally you can do ED in Canada...not sure what all os involved though.

...From other posts people were saying it's doesn't give you the same kind of discount though as the states gets.

335isGuy · 11-22-2007, 06:27 PM

^^ Ill pay more i just want to do the ED, havent seen my family in a while. Plus my cousin there loves the new 1-series and he would filp if i got one.

IrvRobinson2 · 11-23-2007, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyM

I did it with my Z3 Coupe and it was great. Definitely better than going down to the dealer to take delivery if you can do it. I will do PCD with my 1er if I decide not to do ED.

you know you can do ED and PCD with the same car, right?

it seems like a lot of people are doing this lately

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///MG Private First Class 23 Rep 190 Posts Drives: '05 M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Are there any financial incentives as with ED? Also, the bigger question relates to another thread I created... breaking in the car. It's recommended that you utilizes all gears through the break in cycle, this won't be accomplished much with majority higway driving. In retrospect though, highway driving does break in the engine quite smoothly with a prolonged and steady use of the engine. Thought?
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atr_hugo No longer moderate 325 Rep 4,401 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	No discount for PDC (IIRC). But you can combine ED with a PDC 're-delivery'. That would be an absolute blast and I hope to be able to do that.
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larryn Lieutenant General 2146 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Break in, with a 6 speed tranny is a snap, with a 65mph speed limit. You can use 3rd thru 6th and still stay within the speed limit and the recommended rpm limit. In Europe it's a bit different since you have a much higher (or no) speed limit. However, you are robbing yourself if you predominantly stay on the Autobahn. The secondary roads are twisty, undulating, go through farm country, are paved well, and you get to see castles and medieval villages along the way.\ You are correct that there are no financial incentives for Performance Center Delivery.
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atr_hugo No longer moderate 325 Rep 4,401 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	No additional cost, IIRC - other than the cost you incur to get there. There are a couple of perks once there. Check the BMW USA website for more details: http://www.bmwusa.com/bmwexperience/...enter/delivery
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C_Topher Señor Member 16 Rep 452 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	That is an excellent article on PD, really piqued my interest. That would be a great way to pick up a car in the US. Edit: Ha Ha, just noticed my wife changed my signature line to the girly heart smily. She just discovered that I was posting here and said "you are such a dork!" Game on! __________________ Monaco Blue/Savannah Beige 135i
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335isGuy Captain 32 Rep 770 Posts Drives: 2018 Bmw 340xi Msport Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 Bmw 340xi Msport [0.00]	^^ Ill pay more i just want to do the ED, havent seen my family in a while. Plus my cousin there loves the new 1-series and he would filp if i got one.
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