Tips for Audi European Delivery
12-30-2009, 05:43 PM
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two questions all:
1) does Audi AG give you a portable GPS? my letter says that they do?
2) do you really have to drop it off 4 days prior to departure? again, thats what my letter says. thanks all!
1) does Audi AG give you a portable GPS? my letter says that they do?
2) do you really have to drop it off 4 days prior to departure? again, thats what my letter says. thanks all!
12-30-2009, 07:54 PM
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the vehicles delivered at the factory in the ED program are U.S. specific; their Navigation Systems are not compatible with European navigation software. Customers are provided with a portable European GPS during their stay in Europe; they return it at drop-off.
You have 14 days (15 officially, but then they mention that 1st day use to sign up papers in German DMV) from pick up day to drop off your car.
To ensure a worry-free and safe transport back to your dealer, please schedule your vehicle drop off at least four days prior to your return trip and within the maximum temporary registration and insurance period of your vehicle. Drop off appointments are necessary for all locations and can be made either by phone or email. Please be advised that vehicle drop offs are available Monday through Friday with varied hours of operation, so please make sure to contact your preferred office to avoid any unexpected delays. All locations are closed on nationally recognized German holidays.
Documentation Needed for Vehicle Drop Off
Documentation Needed for Vehicle Drop Off
- Customer Address, Phone number and Email address
- Passport as photo identification and Social Security number for US Customs
- Complete applicable export documents required by the drop off agent including a copy of your Sales Agreement from your Audi dealer
- One master key (special wheel locks or other necessary mechanisms)
- Military PCS or Diplomatic orders (if applicable)
- Copy of Registration and International Insurance Card
europeandeliveryprogram@audi.com
audiexclusiveprogram@audi.com
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12-31-2009, 09:05 AM
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Well she's gone and in the hands of the shippers now! Hope everything goes well!
As far as the portable nav, as far as I know you dont get it if your ordered car doesnt have nav.
Anyway, I didn't really need mine and thats a good thing, it was pretty bad. Garmin something, it gave a warning when started that the maps hadnt been updated since 2008... lol
So I would look into that if you plan to utilize it
As far as the portable nav, as far as I know you dont get it if your ordered car doesnt have nav.
Anyway, I didn't really need mine and thats a good thing, it was pretty bad. Garmin something, it gave a warning when started that the maps hadnt been updated since 2008... lol
So I would look into that if you plan to utilize it
12-31-2009, 10:25 AM
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Well she's gone and in the hands of the shippers now! Hope everything goes well!
As far as the portable nav, as far as I know you dont get it if your ordered car doesnt have nav.
Anyway, I didn't really need mine and thats a good thing, it was pretty bad. Garmin something, it gave a warning when started that the maps hadnt been updated since 2008... lol
So I would look into that if you plan to utilize it
As far as the portable nav, as far as I know you dont get it if your ordered car doesnt have nav.
Anyway, I didn't really need mine and thats a good thing, it was pretty bad. Garmin something, it gave a warning when started that the maps hadnt been updated since 2008... lol
So I would look into that if you plan to utilize it
$20 ED Portable Navigation Rental Program @ Bimmerfest
12-31-2009, 12:19 PM
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01-01-2010, 02:11 PM
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I am in the process of getting it resolved. I will give you my story soon, but please take my suggestion of taking pics of your car seriously and expect to take an active roll in the entire process, but most importantly by inspecting your car at every point of the process you can.
1. Receiving it in Ingolstadt: They have you sign the papers for accepting the car before you go to the car. I would suggest go to the car inspect it thoroughy, as mine had a serious cosmetic flaw with the Caliper and a scratched wheel. Also, if there is too long of a gap between when your car is completed and when you pick it up, it is driven to a Farm Parking lot to wait and then brought back to the pick-up center. Therefore damage can occur at this point as well. My car had close to 30 miles on when delivered to me. Take pics.
2. Dropping it off at the shippers. Take pics.
3. Arrival at the dealership. Go down and inspect it for damage. Take your camera and shoot pics at this point as well. Also, inspect the cars underneath while it is on the dealership Hoist.
I think without me stating what happened to my car that you can guess why I am suggesting keeping a close eye out for damage;-)
1. Receiving it in Ingolstadt: They have you sign the papers for accepting the car before you go to the car. I would suggest go to the car inspect it thoroughy, as mine had a serious cosmetic flaw with the Caliper and a scratched wheel. Also, if there is too long of a gap between when your car is completed and when you pick it up, it is driven to a Farm Parking lot to wait and then brought back to the pick-up center. Therefore damage can occur at this point as well. My car had close to 30 miles on when delivered to me. Take pics.
2. Dropping it off at the shippers. Take pics.
3. Arrival at the dealership. Go down and inspect it for damage. Take your camera and shoot pics at this point as well. Also, inspect the cars underneath while it is on the dealership Hoist.
I think without me stating what happened to my car that you can guess why I am suggesting keeping a close eye out for damage;-)
01-04-2010, 07:15 PM
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I'm not clear on this program... just talked to my local dealer. He explained that the discount is 'up to 5%' and it is no different then buying off the lot. In other words he depending on model etc may negotiate up to 5% off with or without ED.... So, whats the benefit (other than the experience itself)?
This dealer denied that his cost is 3% below invoice when doing an ED.
This dealer denied that his cost is 3% below invoice when doing an ED.
01-05-2010, 08:48 AM
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I'm not clear on this program... just talked to my local dealer. He explained that the discount is 'up to 5%' and it is no different then buying off the lot. In other words he depending on model etc may negotiate up to 5% off with or without ED.... So, whats the benefit (other than the experience itself)?
This dealer denied that his cost is 3% below invoice when doing an ED.
This dealer denied that his cost is 3% below invoice when doing an ED.
If you get the same 5% discount then car from lot then - NONE (other than the experience itself). But ones you tried - you hook.
01-05-2010, 08:41 PM
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I order a 2010 S4 on the 12/31/09
Received a phone call from the sale adviser yesterday ,he has the commission # and look like the car is going to production March 8/10
I am now waiting for the European delivery packet
Received a phone call from the sale adviser yesterday ,he has the commission # and look like the car is going to production March 8/10
I am now waiting for the European delivery packet
01-05-2010, 09:26 PM
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Ok, so March 8th makes it about 3 months from order to production. From previous posts I would think that would be closer to 2 months. I wonder if I understood it wrong.
BTW, you probably want to start your own thread as this is the "tips" thread (although this thread is already "out of its tracks" as it is
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