Help me find my R1200R
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:28 am
First of all some background-
I am a service member stationed in Germany and have 2 BMWs an 07 XCountry and a 85 K100RS. I am completely enamored with the Roadster, and am nearing trigger-pulling time. I just have to either find a US bike at substantial savings (in the US) and have it shipped (~$1000) or buy a US spec here via Military sales.
The key factor is I want to finance through BMW Financial which I can not do with military sales- the conversation with BMW Finance went like this...
"I want to buy a new bike and finance with you."
"You'll have to go though a BMW dealer."
"Great there is one in Kaiserslautern."
"uhh, can I put you on hold?...Sorry we can not finance through that dealer."
Seems BMW NA and BMW GmBh are two different companies, who knew?
Anyway the Military Sales price is $11,650 for a base R, US price is $12,650, so any stateside R will have to be discounted the $1,000 difference.
I do qualify for the Military Buyers Program which is $400, so we are talking $600 difference, plus the hassle and expense of shipping.
So here is where you all can help out a Jarhead.
BMW was unable to do a nationwide search, and if I deal with one dealer any leeway in price would be on bikes on their floor, or dealer network not on dealer trades.
I did a quick search and was hoping for a 07 holdover or roll-back, but was only able to find 3 bikes listed on any dealer sites in Ohio (my home of record and parents residence) or the east coast (to keep shipping down).
Ideally I would find a bike in Atlanta, put it on the Atlanta flight to Stuttgart.
Now down to details (thanks for bearing with the long-winded post so far)-
Anyone know of a good demo, rollback or 07 R at your local dealer?
Deal-breakers are non-ABS bikes, and bikes w/out heated grips (the R will be my 12 month vehicle).
That means I need either the equipment package or comfort, prefer the latter.
I know this is asking a lot, and please do not make a special trip or search, just if you see or hear of such an R that fits the bill, please PM me.
Thanks in advance,
Chris
I am a service member stationed in Germany and have 2 BMWs an 07 XCountry and a 85 K100RS. I am completely enamored with the Roadster, and am nearing trigger-pulling time. I just have to either find a US bike at substantial savings (in the US) and have it shipped (~$1000) or buy a US spec here via Military sales.
The key factor is I want to finance through BMW Financial which I can not do with military sales- the conversation with BMW Finance went like this...
"I want to buy a new bike and finance with you."
"You'll have to go though a BMW dealer."
"Great there is one in Kaiserslautern."
"uhh, can I put you on hold?...Sorry we can not finance through that dealer."
Seems BMW NA and BMW GmBh are two different companies, who knew?
Anyway the Military Sales price is $11,650 for a base R, US price is $12,650, so any stateside R will have to be discounted the $1,000 difference.
I do qualify for the Military Buyers Program which is $400, so we are talking $600 difference, plus the hassle and expense of shipping.
So here is where you all can help out a Jarhead.
BMW was unable to do a nationwide search, and if I deal with one dealer any leeway in price would be on bikes on their floor, or dealer network not on dealer trades.
I did a quick search and was hoping for a 07 holdover or roll-back, but was only able to find 3 bikes listed on any dealer sites in Ohio (my home of record and parents residence) or the east coast (to keep shipping down).
Ideally I would find a bike in Atlanta, put it on the Atlanta flight to Stuttgart.
Now down to details (thanks for bearing with the long-winded post so far)-
Anyone know of a good demo, rollback or 07 R at your local dealer?
Deal-breakers are non-ABS bikes, and bikes w/out heated grips (the R will be my 12 month vehicle).
That means I need either the equipment package or comfort, prefer the latter.
I know this is asking a lot, and please do not make a special trip or search, just if you see or hear of such an R that fits the bill, please PM me.
Thanks in advance,
Chris
