Buying M3 out of state help

ZKing1208 · 12-27-2017, 12:19 AM

I live in Ca and am buying an m3 from a BMW dealer in MN. They're making it sound like they do it all the time and I believe them but just want to make sure I'm not missing anything.
They want me to get my car smogged once delivered and have a vin check performed (whatever that is) and send that back to them in MN.
Said they will handle everything with DMV and that I will receive my registration in the mail just like I do when buying a new car in Ca.
Anyone have experience buying new from out of state and having car shipped to Ca? Would love to hear about your experience. Thanks in advance and happy holidays!

2000cs · 12-27-2017, 04:35 AM

I just did this in KY and had to do the VIN check because that is required here to title or register a vehicle. The dealer wanted it done because they needed a title issued showing the lender, but it can’t be done out of state (this is what we use our county sheriffs for here). I suspect CA has a similar VIN requirement (verification in order to issue title) and It should be smogged too (although if new being a 50-state car it seems the mfgr docs should suffice). This is the stuff in-state dealers take care of behind the scenes.

You can probably google the CA DMV “buying a vehicle out of state” and get all the requirements.

Kief · 12-27-2017, 06:01 AM

I just had to get a VIN Verification performed as well a couple of weeks ago when I bought my M3 down in VA and I reside in PA. First time I ever had to do it, and I've bought several cars from out of state before.

I had to go to the PA State Trooper barracks and have a trooper sign off. It was funny, b/c the trooper had no idea why it was needed and he never signed off on one before. Also funny, was his immediate reaction when he saw my shiny new 2018 Tanzanite Blue M3 ZCP, he said: "Holy shit! Is that a 2018?!?" I laughed and asked for a PBA card that I could flash the next time I get pulled over for speeding/reckless driving...but he didn't find that humorous

ZKing1208 · 12-27-2017, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Kief

I just had to get a VIN Verification performed as well a couple of weeks ago when I bought my M3 down in VA and I reside in PA. First time I ever had to do it, and I've bought several cars from out of state before.

I had to go to the PA State Trooper barracks and have a trooper sign off. It was funny, b/c the trooper had no idea why it was needed and he never signed off on one before. Also funny, was his immediate reaction when he saw my shiny new 2018 Tanzanite Blue M3 ZCP, he said: "Holy shit! Is that a 2018?!?" I laughed and asked for a PBA card that I could flash the next time I get pulled over for speeding/reckless driving...but he didn't find that humorous

That's the color I'm getting too. Can't wait. Thanks for the info!

Kief · 12-27-2017, 02:18 PM

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That's the color I'm getting too. Can't wait. Thanks for the info!

Welcome to the Tanz Club! You'll love it. What color interior? I have full silverstone and it's the best combination out of the 3 F8xs I've had!

ZKing1208 · 12-27-2017, 02:20 PM

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That's the color I'm getting too. Can't wait. Thanks for the info!

Welcome to the Tanz Club! You'll love it. What color interior? I have full silverstone and it's the best combination out of the 3 F8xs I've had!

Black interior. I wanted Silverstone but wasn't willing to wait and order one. That's why I'm buying car out of state. I want it now! Lol

ImGoingPlaces · 12-27-2017, 02:31 PM

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Black interior. I wanted Silverstone but wasn't willing to wait and order one. That's why I'm buying car out of state. I want it now! Lol

i dont blame you i could never wait 5 months for a car, im not sure why anyone would order a car, just look online and find the one you want.

ZKing1208 · 12-27-2017, 02:34 PM

Here she is

Cajun1 · 12-27-2017, 02:46 PM

VERY nice!!

dzvero · 12-27-2017, 03:32 PM

DMV does VIN verification , its just pita to wait in line . Why bother with out of state? DMV will still ask you to pay local tax if you cant prove you paid it to dealer!

dzvero · 12-27-2017, 03:36 PM

Nice

color. I see why you buy out of state now

. Just smogg it and have DMV check vin

Kief · 12-27-2017, 03:52 PM

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Here she is

Beautiful!

I didn't custom order mine either, and found it on a lot relatively close. It was Tanzanite or bust for me to come back to an M from my Jag F-Type Coupe R!!

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...ight=tanzanite

macastel1 · 12-28-2017, 09:23 PM

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Here she is

Beautiful!

I didn't custom order mine either, and found it on a lot relatively close. It was Tanzanite or bust for me to come back to an M from my Jag F-Type Coupe R!!

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...ight=tanzanite

What did you think of the F-type? I am consiering an M3 or and FType for my next lease in April.

I know we are in a BmW forum so I hope that doenst influences your answer!

I looking at a S AWD and it will be a daily driver.

Thoughts?

///M4ster Yoda · 12-29-2017, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ImGoingPlaces

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Originally Posted by ZKing1208

Black interior. I wanted Silverstone but wasn't willing to wait and order one. That's why I'm buying car out of state. I want it now! Lol

i dont blame you i could never wait 5 months for a car, im not sure why anyone would order a car, just look online and find the one you want.

It's called European Delivery

Kief · 12-29-2017, 12:04 PM

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What did you think of the F-type? I am consiering an M3 or and FType for my next lease in April.

I know we are in a BmW forum so I hope that doenst influences your answer!

I looking at a S AWD and it will be a daily driver.

Thoughts?

If you search my Threads you'll find my thoughts on the F-Type--keep in mind I've had two Coupe Rs. I'd rather not jack the OP's Thread. I mean come on, just look at that gorgeous Tanzanite beauty!!!

Paz1 · 12-29-2017, 09:11 PM

That is just beautiful. Never was a fan of the tanz but wow this picture makes me think twice about it

ZKing1208 · 12-29-2017, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Kief

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Originally Posted by macastel1

What did you think of the F-type? I am consiering an M3 or and FType for my next lease in April.

I know we are in a BmW forum so I hope that doenst influences your answer!

I looking at a S AWD and it will be a daily driver.

Thoughts?

If you search my Threads you'll find my thoughts on the F-Type--keep in mind I've had two Coupe Rs. I'd rather not jack the OP's Thread. I mean come on, just look at that gorgeous Tanzanite beauty!!!

Jack away

chetrickerman · 12-29-2017, 10:11 PM

Make sure they send you pictures of under the car so you can check for rust.

Kief · 12-30-2017, 03:59 AM

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Jack away

Nasty!

GrussGott · 01-01-2018, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ImGoingPlaces

i dont blame you i could never wait 5 months for a car, im not sure why anyone would order a car, just look online and find the one you want.

It took you 5 tries before you ever got closer than 5 inches, huh?

ImGoingPlaces · 01-01-2018, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M4ster Yoda

It's called European Delivery

ya but dont you still have to order it and wait ?

ImGoingPlaces · 01-01-2018, 02:07 PM

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It took you 5 tries before you ever got closer than 5 inches, huh?

i have no idea what you're talking about

12-27-2017, 12:19 AM	#1
ZKing1208 Second Lieutenant 220 Rep 250 Posts Drives: 2016 328i Msport MG Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sacramento, Ca iTrader: (0)	Buying M3 out of state help I live in Ca and am buying an m3 from a BMW dealer in MN. They're making it sound like they do it all the time and I believe them but just want to make sure I'm not missing anything. They want me to get my car smogged once delivered and have a vin check performed (whatever that is) and send that back to them in MN. Said they will handle everything with DMV and that I will receive my registration in the mail just like I do when buying a new car in Ca. Anyone have experience buying new from out of state and having car shipped to Ca? Would love to hear about your experience. Thanks in advance and happy holidays! __________________ 2018 M3 Comp
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12-27-2017, 04:35 AM	#2
2000cs Captain 3503 Rep 1,004 Posts Drives: Potato Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	I just did this in KY and had to do the VIN check because that is required here to title or register a vehicle. The dealer wanted it done because they needed a title issued showing the lender, but it can’t be done out of state (this is what we use our county sheriffs for here). I suspect CA has a similar VIN requirement (verification in order to issue title) and It should be smogged too (although if new being a 50-state car it seems the mfgr docs should suffice). This is the stuff in-state dealers take care of behind the scenes. You can probably google the CA DMV “buying a vehicle out of state” and get all the requirements.
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Kief Major General 4440 Rep 5,733 Posts Drives: '24 iX50; '23 i4 M50 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika iTrader: (26)	I just had to get a VIN Verification performed as well a couple of weeks ago when I bought my M3 down in VA and I reside in PA. First time I ever had to do it, and I've bought several cars from out of state before. I had to go to the PA State Trooper barracks and have a trooper sign off. It was funny, b/c the trooper had no idea why it was needed and he never signed off on one before. Also funny, was his immediate reaction when he saw my shiny new 2018 Tanzanite Blue M3 ZCP, he said: "Holy shit! Is that a 2018?!?" I laughed and asked for a PBA card that I could flash the next time I get pulled over for speeding/reckless driving...but he didn't find that humorous __________________ __________________ '24-I20 iX 50; '23-G26 i4 M50; '22-G82 M4Cx;20-G05 M50i; '20-F82 M4CS; '18-F80 M3CS; '18-F80 M3CS; '18-F85 X5M; '18-G01 X3M40i; '18-F80 M3ZCP; '17-F80 M3ZCP; '15-F15 X5; '15-F82 M4; '12-E92 335is; '11-E70 X5d; '11-E89 Z435is;'09-E89 Z435i; '08-E92 335i; '06-E90 330i; '05-E83 X3; '04-E83 X3; '03-E46 325Ci* *retired
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dzvero Lieutenant Colonel 529 Rep 1,514 Posts Drives: 2015 M$4 F82 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CA iTrader: (2)	DMV does VIN verification , its just pita to wait in line . Why bother with out of state? DMV will still ask you to pay local tax if you cant prove you paid it to dealer!
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dzvero Lieutenant Colonel 529 Rep 1,514 Posts Drives: 2015 M$4 F82 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CA iTrader: (2)	Nice color. I see why you buy out of state now . Just smogg it and have DMV check vin
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Paz1 Banned 218 Rep 665 Posts Drives: 2018 m3 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	That is just beautiful. Never was a fan of the tanz but wow this picture makes me think twice about it
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