Is it cheaper to purchase abroad-Belgium/ Germany maybe??

[markbmw]

Hi
Has anyone done any research into any savings by purchasing a BMW abroad(but within the EU). Am just wondering if it would cost the same ( or less) to purchase abroad and drive the bike back, making this into a holiday and registering in UK on arrival.
Is Belgium a cheaper country to purchase a Bike?
Thoughts pls
Thx Guys

 

[TONY G]

bought my rt new in germany in 07, saved about 3k euro all in including the cost of the trip// do your home work though, i didnt have bother with clocks and head lights , we in ireland are in kms anyway and no mots for bikes. look up moblie.ie got mine in kohl motarrad in acchen just over the belgian border handy run back. good luck with your search

 

[John Armstrong]

Can you look on the respective countries sites and work out how much they'll charge?

Just like here: http://www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk/motorcycles/enduro/bmw-r-1200-gs/prices-and-specifications.html

 

[diplomaticdanny]

Must be joking, this is the cheapest country in Europe at the moment. BMW R1200GSA in Holland 21,000 euro's, cyprus 25,000 euro's.

Had a puncture in Holland last year, went to a Suzuki dealer (nearest) to get it fixed, mate was on a two year old bandit 1250 that he bought new for £5300, 12,000 miles on the clock, they offered him 5,000 euro's cash for it there and then, new one in their showroom was 12,000 euro's.

Same with a lot of stuff, UK retailers that I deal with are selling Danish products back to the Danish and German products back to Germany, it is cheaper than buying in their country even after paying shipping.

Danny

 

[markbmw]

Thanks John:
reason I am asking is I dont understand the options lists in German/ French etc, so I am looking at others comparisons first.
Will then spend time and get the options lists properly translated so there are no mistakes/ misunderstandings.

 

[BBB61]

Here are some prices for you (standard R1200GS, no extras)

Germany 13000 euros (£10833)
France 14100 euros (£11750)
Belgium 13850 euros (£11542)
Netherlands 15500 euros (£12917)
Austria 15700 euros (£13083)

(Exchange rate used for conversion £1 = 1.20 euros)

UK £10225.

I think they are still doing the free pannier deal in the UK at the moment.