Self Importation - Advice / Join me
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beamer001
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Congrats Sunboy 77. I think you might have paved a visible path to do this for the rest of us. But i dont understand this caveat - " I will ask you to sign a disclaimer to confirm that we have advised you that the vehicle is not recommended for use outside the EU ". Does this means that the car will not come with the International Warrany of 2 years? Because according to the BMW Parklane website, export sales do come with Worldwide International warranty and support via the global BMW Dealer Network. Please enlighten us if you will.
Thank You.
Congrats Sunboy 77. I think you might have paved a visible path to do this for the rest of us. But i dont understand this caveat - " I will ask you to sign a disclaimer to confirm that we have advised you that the vehicle is not recommended for use outside the EU ". Does this means that the car will not come with the International Warrany of 2 years? Because according to the BMW Parklane website, export sales do come with Worldwide International warranty and support via the global BMW Dealer Network. Please enlighten us if you will.
Thank You.
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Hahaha this is so fun. I have just configured my own 335 as follows:
BMW 335i SE Coupé
in Alpine White
with the following options:
Saddle Brown Dakota Leather
Alpine White
V Spoke Style 188 8/8.5Jx17
Seven-speed Double Clutch Transmission
Sport leather steering wheel w/paddles
Alarm system (Thatcham 1)
(Decided to take out the Elec Fold Exterior Mirrors bcos I'll like to retro-fit the M3 mirrors)
Comfort Access
Chrome Line exterior
Floor mats, velour
First Aid Kit & Triangle
Rear-view mirror, auto dimming
Smokers package
Elec Fr Seats + Driver Memory
ISOFIX Child Seat System
Sport seats, front
Satin Silver interior trim
Headlight wash
Park Distance Control front
Rain sensor with auto. headlight activation
Xenon headlights
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise control with brake function
Extended Interior Light Package
TV function
Navigation-system Professional
BMW ConnectedDrive-Assist
BMW ConnectedDrive-Online
Voice Control
Bluetooth phone prep + telematics
DAB digital radio
CD changer preparation
USB interface
Bluetooth telephone audio connection
M Sport suspension
Headlining, Anthracite
Any bro can enlighten me what is unneccessary here? Or what neccessities that I have missed out?
Is it better to get the M Sport model? 2k GBP more ley...
Hahaha this is so fun. I have just configured my own 335 as follows:
BMW 335i SE Coupé
in Alpine White
with the following options:
Saddle Brown Dakota Leather
Alpine White
V Spoke Style 188 8/8.5Jx17
Seven-speed Double Clutch Transmission
Sport leather steering wheel w/paddles
Alarm system (Thatcham 1)
(Decided to take out the Elec Fold Exterior Mirrors bcos I'll like to retro-fit the M3 mirrors)
Comfort Access
Chrome Line exterior
Floor mats, velour
First Aid Kit & Triangle
Rear-view mirror, auto dimming
Smokers package
Elec Fr Seats + Driver Memory
ISOFIX Child Seat System
Sport seats, front
Satin Silver interior trim
Headlight wash
Park Distance Control front
Rain sensor with auto. headlight activation
Xenon headlights
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise control with brake function
Extended Interior Light Package
TV function
Navigation-system Professional
BMW ConnectedDrive-Assist
BMW ConnectedDrive-Online
Voice Control
Bluetooth phone prep + telematics
DAB digital radio
CD changer preparation
USB interface
Bluetooth telephone audio connection
M Sport suspension
Headlining, Anthracite
Any bro can enlighten me what is unneccessary here? Or what neccessities that I have missed out?
Is it better to get the M Sport model? 2k GBP more ley...
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DriveAllDay
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SunnyBoy, here's my humble opinion. For your self-import, you want to be very careful on options. Remember every item you tick is taxed at 227%. So before you check, ask yourself if you need it, or if you can get them separately in Singapore.
I would reconsider the following:
V Spoke Style 188 8/8.5Jx17: Get them here?
Chrome Line exterior: Do them here?
Floor mats, velour: Dude, buy separately.
First Aid Kit & Triangle: Should be included FOC, if not buy separately.
Rear-view mirror, auto dimming: depends on price.
Elec Fr Seats + Driver Memory: I spec'ed my Boxster without, and never missed it.
Headlight wash: Don't need it in tropical climate
Rain sensor with auto. headlight activation: I find BMW auto sensor too aggressive. Never used it in my E90.
Xenon headlights: This is a very expensive option. Do you really need it? Normal ones are bright enough. Many forummers would disagree, but I find Xenon lights dangerous to fellow motorists. Can't tell you the number of times I have been blinded by cars (esp. SUV) with Xenon lights...
Cruise control with brake function: do you drive up to MY a lot? If not, your foot is fine.
Extended Interior Light Package: Unless you are hosting romantic parties at the back of your car, not sure if the light package will add anything to your enjoyment.
TV function: Again, an expensive option. You really need to watch TV in a car? If it is for your little kids, then get an aftermarket, detachable one and put it your seat headrest.
Navigation-system Professional: Again an expensive option. Personally, I will never buy built in navigation. One they are over priced. Two, they will never be as updated or advanced as standalone units. Three, updates alone will cost you price of a few new units. Four, you can't put it in another car!
BMW ConnectedDrive-Assist
BMW ConnectedDrive-Online
What are they? Are they like On-Star in US? If so, is the service available in Singapore? Don't think so.
Voice Control
Bluetooth phone prep + telematics
I personally have no need for the above, but you may...
DAB digital radio: dont' think there's is DAB station in Singapore... or any worth listening to
CD changer preparation: My CDs in my E90 CD changer hasn't been changed in over a year. Limited use especially with aux-in line for your ipod/phone.
M Sport suspension: do in SIngapore?
Headlining, Anthracite: do in Singapore?
On the other hand, you might want to consider upgrading the sound system in your car -- standard issues are very mediocre. For you can decide if you want the factory option, or you want to ICE it up in Singapore.
SunnyBoy, here's my humble opinion. For your self-import, you want to be very careful on options. Remember every item you tick is taxed at 227%. So before you check, ask yourself if you need it, or if you can get them separately in Singapore.
I would reconsider the following:
V Spoke Style 188 8/8.5Jx17: Get them here?
Chrome Line exterior: Do them here?
Floor mats, velour: Dude, buy separately.
First Aid Kit & Triangle: Should be included FOC, if not buy separately.
Rear-view mirror, auto dimming: depends on price.
Elec Fr Seats + Driver Memory: I spec'ed my Boxster without, and never missed it.
Headlight wash: Don't need it in tropical climate
Rain sensor with auto. headlight activation: I find BMW auto sensor too aggressive. Never used it in my E90.
Xenon headlights: This is a very expensive option. Do you really need it? Normal ones are bright enough. Many forummers would disagree, but I find Xenon lights dangerous to fellow motorists. Can't tell you the number of times I have been blinded by cars (esp. SUV) with Xenon lights...
Cruise control with brake function: do you drive up to MY a lot? If not, your foot is fine.
Extended Interior Light Package: Unless you are hosting romantic parties at the back of your car, not sure if the light package will add anything to your enjoyment.
TV function: Again, an expensive option. You really need to watch TV in a car? If it is for your little kids, then get an aftermarket, detachable one and put it your seat headrest.
Navigation-system Professional: Again an expensive option. Personally, I will never buy built in navigation. One they are over priced. Two, they will never be as updated or advanced as standalone units. Three, updates alone will cost you price of a few new units. Four, you can't put it in another car!
BMW ConnectedDrive-Assist
BMW ConnectedDrive-Online
What are they? Are they like On-Star in US? If so, is the service available in Singapore? Don't think so.
Voice Control
Bluetooth phone prep + telematics
I personally have no need for the above, but you may...
DAB digital radio: dont' think there's is DAB station in Singapore... or any worth listening to
CD changer preparation: My CDs in my E90 CD changer hasn't been changed in over a year. Limited use especially with aux-in line for your ipod/phone.
M Sport suspension: do in SIngapore?
Headlining, Anthracite: do in Singapore?
On the other hand, you might want to consider upgrading the sound system in your car -- standard issues are very mediocre. For you can decide if you want the factory option, or you want to ICE it up in Singapore.
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///M3
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i don't know anything about importing cars..but i recently found someone who works in UK who knows how to import cars in..heres what he said.
We are freight forwarders who concentrate on the job of moving the cars, principally by airfreight. The price varies according to size and weight so that a Gallardo is cheaper to airfreight than say a Bentley. And the cost of collection depends on distance from Manchester. But we can airfreight a Lamborghini from most parts of UK to arrival Singapore airport for around GBP 3500.00....some less, some more.
I don't source cars, but I have lots of contacts who do. And we do have good contacts within the Lamborghini franchisees in the UK who are enthusiastic about making a deal on export cars if someone wants the best cars. I can arrange customs clearance in Singapore, but you have to take care of payment of any duties/taxes and registration. If someone wants a specific car let me have the spec and I can put them in touch with some of my contacts.
Mike
not sure if that helps..but if anyone is interested..i can get u in contact with this guy..he imported a Maserati GTS and some other cars into sg before...alot of cars import to HK too.
i don't know anything about importing cars..but i recently found someone who works in UK who knows how to import cars in..heres what he said.
We are freight forwarders who concentrate on the job of moving the cars, principally by airfreight. The price varies according to size and weight so that a Gallardo is cheaper to airfreight than say a Bentley. And the cost of collection depends on distance from Manchester. But we can airfreight a Lamborghini from most parts of UK to arrival Singapore airport for around GBP 3500.00....some less, some more.
I don't source cars, but I have lots of contacts who do. And we do have good contacts within the Lamborghini franchisees in the UK who are enthusiastic about making a deal on export cars if someone wants the best cars. I can arrange customs clearance in Singapore, but you have to take care of payment of any duties/taxes and registration. If someone wants a specific car let me have the spec and I can put them in touch with some of my contacts.
Mike
not sure if that helps..but if anyone is interested..i can get u in contact with this guy..he imported a Maserati GTS and some other cars into sg before...alot of cars import to HK too.
niteblu
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DriveAllDay.
Most of this is pretty good, sound advice..
Even applies for Singapore.
most of additional factory options tend to be overpriced, with minimal value add.
Some exceptions of course.
+1 for your import posts make for pretty good reading.
Back pocket stuff, that I might consider using someday...
DriveAllDay;513006 said:
DriveAllDay.
Most of this is pretty good, sound advice..
Even applies for Singapore.
most of additional factory options tend to be overpriced, with minimal value add.
Some exceptions of course.
+1 for your import posts make for pretty good reading.
Back pocket stuff, that I might consider using someday...
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Wow bro thanks so much for your detailed analysis!
Yup agreed that there are some things like the carmats and the M suspension I wanted to take out. But really frustrating that some of such options are standard items and cannot be removed...
By the way, I was kind of puzzled that Active Steering comes as an optional and not standard item. Is it important to have it?
DriveAllDay;513006 said:
Wow bro thanks so much for your detailed analysis!
Yup agreed that there are some things like the carmats and the M suspension I wanted to take out. But really frustrating that some of such options are standard items and cannot be removed...
By the way, I was kind of puzzled that Active Steering comes as an optional and not standard item. Is it important to have it?
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DriveAllDay
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Hi Sunnyboy
I have no experience with Active Steering, so can't comment. I am sure many forummers hear have that option and can advise you accordingly. From little I know, the experience is quite mixed.
Hi Sunnyboy
I have no experience with Active Steering, so can't comment. I am sure many forummers hear have that option and can advise you accordingly. From little I know, the experience is quite mixed.
DriveAllDay
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Sea freight takes 3 weeks. Fast enough for me.
It should cost you
Racebred;513257 said:
Sea freight takes 3 weeks. Fast enough for me.
It should cost you
DriveAllDay
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I paid cash all the way.
fern;526714 said:
I paid cash all the way.
