How far would you travel for your car?

Thehoss · 11-02-2015, 10:42 AM

So you buy a new or used car.

How far around the country would you travel to be there on handover?

M2Andy · 11-02-2015, 10:45 AM

All depends on the deal as that would be calculated into whether it was worth travelling for the right money! Generally I'll travel upto 200miles for the right car but I've also worked delivery into some of my car purchases where it's been too far or not convenient.
Collecting a car can be exciting but for me, if I can take the lazy option I will

Dadwhitey · 11-02-2015, 10:48 AM

I once went from just outside edinburgh to Leeds to pick up my imola red 4.8is x5 as it was a rare colour to find .

Quite enjoyed the drive back

....,,,,..,,.. · 11-02-2015, 10:51 AM

Quite happily drive to BMW for it, shame we don't have 'European' collection.

JD6 · 11-02-2015, 10:54 AM

I have twice ordered new RHD BMWs from Europe, flown out to Frankfurt, and Eurostar to Brussels to collect. Both times on 20th December, which allows you to register in the UK as a new year car. In fact you (at least you used to) find a precession of nice RHD cars being driven back to the UK on that date.

In the UK two of mine, including the 335d, have come from dealers 300 miles away. They just happened to have a new car available in the right spec which saved the wait.

robbiep · 11-02-2015, 10:55 AM

Live in North Wales, furthest I've been for a car was Surrey.

Rukka · 11-02-2015, 10:55 AM

All depends on if it's the car you want.

I Drove from Cheshire to Dundee to pick up an ex demonstrator.

Was one of two available in the color/options I wanted. Other was in central London and I didn't fancy that route.

RhysT1 · 11-02-2015, 10:59 AM

I once drove from Stratford upon avon to Aberdeen and back in one day for a used car, Was over 900 miles in total, Won't be doing that again for sure

ukbeemerboy · 11-02-2015, 11:07 AM

Live in Somerset and have bought from Stevenage and Hindhead for the right spec cars.

Notechy · 11-02-2015, 11:09 AM

From Brussels once when BMW's were far cheaper in various countries than in UK.

Andy30D · 11-02-2015, 11:19 AM

As far as possible....then I get to drive it back!

alpine330D · 11-02-2015, 11:21 AM

Basingstoke is the farest I've traveled. It was for an exige, but when i sold it the guy came over from austria and drove about 1200 miles back!. Bet his back was killing him.

Nick the Greek · 11-02-2015, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Brigand

Quite happily drive to BMW for it, shame we don't have 'European' collection.

I would love to do this.

Great shame we don't get the option

jusdorange · 11-02-2015, 12:10 PM

Depends on the car

Worldwide for the right car

Shekster · 11-02-2015, 12:16 PM

I travelled form the Orkney Islands to Manchester for my current Estoril Blue 335i M Sport. A far distance (1050 mile round trip) but it was the only car in that colour with the auto box at the time. Plus what a drive home!

Thehoss · 11-02-2015, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Shekster

I travelled form the Orkney Islands to Manchester for my current Estoril Blue 335i M Sport. A far distance (1050 mile round trip) but it was the only car in that colour with the auto box at the time. Plus what a drive home!

Wow and here was me thinking to London from Glasgow would be a trip.

....,,,,..,,.. · 11-02-2015, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick the Greek

I would love to do this.

Great shame we don't get the option

Know and have chatted to quite a few spams who have arranged their BMW's via European collection.

When I lopped in to Ford to ask about the Mustang, I asked if they were doing a North American collection service

Would be nice way to spend a week with your new car

I have had last couple delivered to me, it's the same price as if I picked it up from Park Lane.

However, would definitely love picking up from the actual plant and driving home.

Quantox · 11-02-2015, 12:33 PM

My 330dx was on a very good pre-LCI deal in Llandudno, right colour, decent enough spec. As I was unable to travel to collect it I sent my son down and he very much enjoyed the drive back to Keswick.

Cheers

Q

Tengocity · 11-02-2015, 12:40 PM

Live in Herts and bought last two cars in Perth, so I can definitely say I'd go 440 miles for one!

RobUK · 11-02-2015, 12:45 PM

Travelled from Brighton to Thirsk in N.Yorks to pick up an MV Agusta, does that count?

goodbyalfa · 11-02-2015, 12:49 PM

I drove from Huddersfield to just outside Glasgow (Coatbridge) to first look at, and then again later to pick up an st200 mondeo. loved that car :-)

JD6 · 11-02-2015, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Quantox

As I was unable to travel to collect it I sent my son down and he very much enjoyed the drive back to Keswick.

Very trusting. I assume that he's not 17...

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M2Andy Lieutenant 225 Rep 451 Posts Drives: G01 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Norfolk iTrader: (0)	All depends on the deal as that would be calculated into whether it was worth travelling for the right money! Generally I'll travel upto 200miles for the right car but I've also worked delivery into some of my car purchases where it's been too far or not convenient. Collecting a car can be exciting but for me, if I can take the lazy option I will
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Dadwhitey First Lieutenant 100 Rep 311 Posts Drives: F31 330 xdrive M sport Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: East calder iTrader: (0)	I once went from just outside edinburgh to Leeds to pick up my imola red 4.8is x5 as it was a rare colour to find . Quite enjoyed the drive back
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JD6 Major General 4271 Rep 6,945 Posts Drives: 840i GC + Mini Electric L3 Join Date: May 2014 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	I have twice ordered new RHD BMWs from Europe, flown out to Frankfurt, and Eurostar to Brussels to collect. Both times on 20th December, which allows you to register in the UK as a new year car. In fact you (at least you used to) find a precession of nice RHD cars being driven back to the UK on that date. In the UK two of mine, including the 335d, have come from dealers 300 miles away. They just happened to have a new car available in the right spec which saved the wait.
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robbiep Brigadier General 1983 Rep 3,216 Posts Drives: VW e-Golf ! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: North Wales, UK iTrader: (0)	Live in North Wales, furthest I've been for a car was Surrey.
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Rukka Brigadier General 2647 Rep 3,664 Posts Drives: M4 Comp Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Cheshire (UK) iTrader: (0)	All depends on if it's the car you want. I Drove from Cheshire to Dundee to pick up an ex demonstrator. Was one of two available in the color/options I wanted. Other was in central London and I didn't fancy that route.
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RhysT1 Lieutenant 106 Rep 443 Posts Drives: 430d Gran Coupé Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Warwickshire, UK iTrader: (3)	I once drove from Stratford upon avon to Aberdeen and back in one day for a used car, Was over 900 miles in total, Won't be doing that again for sure
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ukbeemerboy Beemer Heaven 462 Rep 2,941 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Competition Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Somerset UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW F82 M4 Comp [0.00] 2017 BMW F30 330d M ... [0.00] 2014 BMW F30 330d M ... [0.00] 2009 BMW E90 330d M ... [0.00] 2006 BMW E90 330d M ... [0.00] 2002 BMW E46 325i S ... [0.00]	Live in Somerset and have bought from Stevenage and Hindhead for the right spec cars. __________________ Scott 2018 BMW M4 Competition 2019 Mini Countryman Cooper S : 2008 Mini Cooper
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Notechy Lieutenant 118 Rep 446 Posts Drives: G30 530d xDrive SE Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Surrey iTrader: (0)	From Brussels once when BMW's were far cheaper in various countries than in UK.
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Andy30D Captain 257 Rep 972 Posts Drives: 330D M sport fully loaded Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: essex iTrader: (0)	As far as possible....then I get to drive it back! __________________ Current: 2014 '14' 330D M Sport Plus, Pro nav, visibility, Estoril, etc. 2015 '65' Ford Focus ST-3 Nav, Style pack, Door edge protectors, rear view camera, Stealth Grey. 2004 Honda CBR 600-RR.
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alpine330D Second Lieutenant 47 Rep 201 Posts Drives: F36 430D GC Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Basingstoke is the farest I've traveled. It was for an exige, but when i sold it the guy came over from austria and drove about 1200 miles back!. Bet his back was killing him.
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jusdorange YOLO 440 Rep 2,854 Posts Drives: #mw Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Monaco iTrader: (0)	Depends on the car Worldwide for the right car
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Shekster New Member 1 Rep 15 Posts Drives: F30 335i Mpsort Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Orkney iTrader: (0)	I travelled form the Orkney Islands to Manchester for my current Estoril Blue 335i M Sport. A far distance (1050 mile round trip) but it was the only car in that colour with the auto box at the time. Plus what a drive home!
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Quantox Captain 309 Rep 649 Posts Drives: 440iGC, CQ, Ivory White, MPPSK Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Keswick iTrader: (0)	My 330dx was on a very good pre-LCI deal in Llandudno, right colour, decent enough spec. As I was unable to travel to collect it I sent my son down and he very much enjoyed the drive back to Keswick. Cheers Q __________________ 2018 440i Gran Coupe, MPPSK, Champagne Quartz, Ivory White, Adaptive Susp., Sunroof, Active Security, CA and a few other bits.
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Tengocity General 8569 Rep 19,982 Posts Drives: 911, Cayenne Turbo, Disco 4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland iTrader: (0)	Live in Herts and bought last two cars in Perth, so I can definitely say I'd go 440 miles for one! __________________ Current: Porsche 911 991 C4S, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Land Rover Discovery 4. Gone...G01 X3 M40i, Cayman S 987, F31 340i, Cayman GT4, F82 M4 CP, Lotus Exige V6, G20 330e, F30 330e, Boxster S 987, F31 335d, Mini Cooper SD, E89 Z4, E90 330d 320d, E60 520d, E46 330d 320d, MX5s, E30 325i
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goodbyalfa King of the North (living in the east...) 1058 Rep 2,158 Posts Drives: M340i mineral white Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Suffolk iTrader: (0)	I drove from Huddersfield to just outside Glasgow (Coatbridge) to first look at, and then again later to pick up an st200 mondeo. loved that car :-) __________________ 2021 M340i in mineral white, options galore Previously 2018 440i GC in MG 2015 330D F30 MSport EBII 2012 Alfa Guilietta 2.0d Veloce 2009 Fiat bravo sport 2000 ST Mondeo
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