Prices are going up by £750 in September.
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Prices are going up by £750 in September.
stephen.stallebrass
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Given the exchange rates shouldn't they be going the other way, robbing gits.
Is it worth doing a parallel import ?
Reggie P
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SiRich , absolutely !
I've been looking closely ( given the collapse of two currencies in particular ) at the SA Rand and the Euro.
I've imported new cars before and its easy.
A 1200GSA, for example from Dublin is currently £1200 cheaper and I'm hoping by this December ( always a fab time to buy a new bike ) It will be £2000+ saving over the uk.
The savings from Capetown are even higher ( even allowing for the shipping costs)
I've been looking closely ( given the collapse of two currencies in particular ) at the SA Rand and the Euro.
I've imported new cars before and its easy.
A 1200GSA, for example from Dublin is currently £1200 cheaper and I'm hoping by this December ( always a fab time to buy a new bike ) It will be £2000+ saving over the uk.
The savings from Capetown are even higher ( even allowing for the shipping costs)
Have you noticed the heel guards are now plastic (not alloy) they are on the later 2015 models too
Pretty impressed that cornering ABS is fitted to so many without extra cost. The brake light thing too.
I agree with others the colours are disappointing. Though I suspect the red GSA will look better in the showroom than the computer screen.
Here is a pic of the R1200GSA in Red
Mine are plastic. Does it matter?
No Nutty it don't matter will not stop me ordering my new bike for March 2016. But was just wondering how many other little bits had been cost made Bloody hell we get shafted for that stead we all like riding
Probably not got a german brochure here and the base model ie no led headlight, pannier rails, led indicators,etc comes in at €19,550.
Comfort package ie heated grips , chrome exhaust and rdc add €530 to prices
Touring package ie esa,computer,wired for sat nav, led spots and pannier rails comes in at an extra €2095.
Dynamic package with dynamic pro, led headlight, led indicators are €1230
Add panniers at €720 a pair and a top box at €365 and coded locks at €95 then a fully loaded te with luggage comes in at around €24,585 at todays price, even with the current exchange rate it appears more expensive than the uk
Comfort package ie heated grips , chrome exhaust and rdc add €530 to prices
Touring package ie esa,computer,wired for sat nav, led spots and pannier rails comes in at an extra €2095.
Dynamic package with dynamic pro, led headlight, led indicators are €1230
Add panniers at €720 a pair and a top box at €365 and coded locks at €95 then a fully loaded te with luggage comes in at around €24,585 at todays price, even with the current exchange rate it appears more expensive than the uk
stephen.stallebrass
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That's what I found too... plus I don't think you get the manufacturers warranty, just the dealer/importer warranty if you're lucky (if it's an import purchased in this country). At least this is what I've found: the old Taz (now Wheels) in Peterborough apparently used to sell imports, probably only £500-£1000 cheaper. Don't know how it would work if you purchased in say Germany, rode it home and imported it yourself. I also hear that some dealers are reluctant to work on them and of course it might have an effect on insurance and resale. I won't be gambling until someone else can verify that it's worth it with their own personal experience.
Not sure how it stand now but about 12 years ago looked at buying a new 1150gsa in austria and they wouldn't even give me a price unless I could prove residency and had a permanent address.
Now illegal to do so and bmw warranty is european wide but now much support will you get from bmw uk (who have made no money on the deal) and a uk dealer when things go wrong.
I reckon you will be at the back of the queue for assistance especially for say corrosion issues.
Plus your more expensive new bike will need the clocks and headlight changed , lots of money even from e bay in Lithuania
Now illegal to do so and bmw warranty is european wide but now much support will you get from bmw uk (who have made no money on the deal) and a uk dealer when things go wrong.
I reckon you will be at the back of the queue for assistance especially for say corrosion issues.
Plus your more expensive new bike will need the clocks and headlight changed , lots of money even from e bay in Lithuania
Sounds like more hassle than it's worth
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https://www.evernote.com/l/APeh-Aai0ZdGHIbsb_FAQIJGaLMV5yZb3Yc
Rough calculations for saving £3500 an importing from the main dealer in South Africa where the Rand is very soft.
Rough calculations for saving £3500 an importing from the main dealer in South Africa where the Rand is very soft.
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