[gresey]

I understand that BMW provides insurance for 14 days and additional insurance can be purchased to extend this a little bit more. But what is the actual legal limit on when the car _must_ be exported and still avoid German VAT? 1 month? 2 months?

[wai2sexy]

according to http://www.bimmerfest.com/wiki/index.php/ED_Summary

its five months

[gresey]

thanks a lot for point this out!

[JustinTJ]

Or from BMW's own website:

If the Vehicle is financed or leased through BMW Financial Services, the Vehicle must be released for shipment to the United States no later than 90 days from the date of delivery.

These new rates are effective as of January 1, 2012

14 Days $0
1 Months $274
2 Months $788
3 Months $1,301
4 Months $1,815
5 Months $2,329

Includes road use tax (4 and 5 months)

http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...nfoInsReg.aspx