[john1200c]

So just for laughs I went on the BMW Canada website and its amazing the options our friends north of the border can get on their X5's. It appears that most if not all of the options that were dropped (or in the process of being dropped) here in the US are available on vehicles sold there. Makes me wonder if I should have had a friend or relative there buy one and sell it to me. I am sure this would not come without a huge amount of hassle but I am curious if anyone has tried this?? Everything, I mean every single option I would want seems to be available in that market.

[zhangyi17]

It may still on the website, but then the sales rep may call you and tell you it's not available...My guess

Also, this topics has been discussed previously. The conclusion is it's very very difficult to export it outside it's intended market. Not impossible, but very very difficult. I had to sign a non-export agreement and my dealer called me twice to verify that I am still in Canada....

[AustinV]

Yeah probably various supply chain issues, so they limited some options to lower volume markets. I'd simply pick any Canadian dealership closest to you, give them a call and see if they would come up with some way of selling it to you. Though I'm pretty sure all these cross-border COVID restrictions will make it very hard to do.

[LexxM3]

You will definitely not get the compact spare tire kit then, that's for sure :-).

[nosnoop]

Originally Posted by zhangyi17

It may still on the website, but then the sales rep may call you and tell you it's not available...My guess

Actually, the web site is fairly accurate. On the contrary, there may be some options available which are not listed on the web site.

[SmartSaves]

Originally Posted by LexxM3

You will definitely not get the compact spare tire kit then, that's for sure :-).

And, no acoustic glass

[zhangyi17]

Originally Posted by SmartSaves

And, no acoustic glass

I am always wondering how much a difference those acoustic glasses make

[-Vanguard-]

Originally Posted by zhangyi17

I am always wondering how much a difference those acoustic glasses make

Nothing crazy. Had acoustic glass on the doors and windshield of my old car and this one is no louder.

These car's don't have much wind noise. Its mainly tire+road noise which no amount of glass will ever solve.

[hksr]

Yeah, but we pay through the nose in terms of overall cost of the vehicle lol. A fully spec'd out X5 40i can run close to $110k up here haha.

EDIT: Nevermind, it's even worse than I thought... here's what a fully loaded, fully optioned X5 40i costs in Canada

[john1200c]

Originally Posted by hksr

Yeah, but we pay through the nose in terms of overall cost of the vehicle lol. A fully spec'd out X5 40i can run close to $110k up here haha.

EDIT: Nevermind, it's even worse than I thought... here's what a fully loaded, fully optioned X5 40i costs in Canada

I guess I know why they allocate the hard to get options to you guys!

[Benztir]

I bought a new X5 in January, they made me sign a paper that said I would not export this vehicle outside the intended market (Canada). The document specifically targets foreign exports however (Asia)

[Consuldean]

Originally Posted by Benztir

I bought a new X5 in January, they made me sign a paper that said I would not export this vehicle outside the intended market (Canada). The document specifically targets foreign exports however (Asia)

You have a copy of that document? Which dealership was it?

I didn't sign anything like that…

[hksr]

Originally Posted by Benztir

I bought a new X5 in January, they made me sign a paper that said I would not export this vehicle outside the intended market (Canada). The document specifically targets foreign exports however (Asia)

Yeah I had to sign the same kinda thing. I think it's targetting exports to Asia as well as I'm on the West Coast.

[Benztir]

Originally Posted by Consuldean

You have a copy of that document? Which dealership was it?

I didn't sign anything like that…

I'm at Park Avenue Brossard. I'll look it up I think they might still be in the car

[denaliman]

Originally Posted by Benztir

I bought a new X5 in January, they made me sign a paper that said I would not export this vehicle outside the intended market (Canada). The document specifically targets foreign exports however (Asia)

That's BS. How can they dictate what you do with a car that you now own?? Once you pay for the vehicle it is your choice what to do with it. Warranty may be an issue, but how can they deny coverage.

[Benztir]

Originally Posted by denaliman

That's BS. How can they dictate what you do with a car that you now own?? Once you pay for the vehicle it is your choice what to do with it. Warranty may be an issue, but how can they deny coverage.

My bad, I am leasing the car I did not buy it. Bad choice of words on my part

[zhangyi17]

Originally Posted by denaliman

That's BS. How can they dictate what you do with a car that you now own?? Once you pay for the vehicle it is your choice what to do with it. Warranty may be an issue, but how can they deny coverage.

When BMW China can charge a X5M price for a X5 with a 2.0T engine in China, do you think they will allow ppl to export from N.A and imported to China?


I had to sign the same paper last year when picking up mine and they did call me up to verify I am still in Canada

[Dwillbimmer]

Originally Posted by Benztir

I bought a new X5 in January, they made me sign a paper that said I would not export this vehicle outside the intended market (Canada). The document specifically targets foreign exports however (Asia)

I didn’t have to sign anything like that for my X6, but had to sign something similar back when I bought my 2009 335i. The weird thing is that they forgot to have me sign when I picked up the car and signed all of the paperwork, and called me a day later. Always wondered what they would have done if I refused to sign, since I already had the car.

[john1200c]

Originally Posted by Benztir

I bought a new X5 in January, they made me sign a paper that said I would not export this vehicle outside the intended market (Canada). The document specifically targets foreign exports however (Asia)

What if you moved? Does that mean you couldn't bring your car? Makes no sense..

[zhangyi17]

Originally Posted by john1200c

What if you moved? Does that mean you couldn't bring your car? Makes no sense..

They don't care much if you move domestically. Even if you move between US and Canada. They might be more angry if you move to Asian countries, China in particular. My sales told me that if I buy the most popular model (40i), I need to put down a deposit of $10k or something like that for a year. But since I got the less popular m50i, this deposit was waived, but I still need to sign the non-export agreement.


X5 is set to be produced in China soon for domestic market; by then, the demand will be low for these grey import channel.

[denaliman]

Originally Posted by john1200c

What if you moved? Does that mean you couldn't bring your car? Makes no sense..

Exactly. You own the car. BMW cannot dictate to governments where, why, who, can import or a export a car, this is a government decision. Last time I checked the car companies where not elected governments.

Originally Posted by zhangyi17

When BMW China can charge a X5M price for a X5 with a 2.0T engine in China, do you think they will allow ppl to export from N.A and imported to China?


I had to sign the same paper last year when picking up mine and they did call me up to verify I am still in Canada

I did not have to sign anything. I am not trying to be a smart-ass, but did they have you sign because you are Asian? I am sure that would be tinkering on illegal. it's no F**** business of theirs whether you are in Canada still or not! You are free to go wherever you want without BMW's permission... Geez.

[thereef510]

Originally Posted by zhangyi17

When BMW China can charge a X5M price for a X5 with a 2.0T engine in China, do you think they will allow ppl to export from N.A and imported to China?


I had to sign the same paper last year when picking up mine and they did call me up to verify I am still in Canada

how much of that is BMW fleecing the Chinese simply because they can versus the exorbitant import taxes any customer would have to pay to their government?