Overseas Delivery Adventure with Volvo C70
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Overseas Delivery is a great option if you want a new car AND a vacation
If you are thinking about buying a new European car and are afraid that if you do, you will not be able to afford your next vacation, then overseas delivery program may be an option for you. And you might even save money on each if you decide to choose both, so it's one money management tip that can be good to follow if you insist on buying a new car.
Through this little known program - known as overseas delivery, buyers of a BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Saab or Volvo can pick up their car at the plant where it was made, drop it off at a port city for shipping and enjoy some rest and relaxation along the way.
That's exactly what I did when buying my new Volvo C70 convertible! And it was a fabulous experience.
In the picture you can see how my daughter and I are picking up the car at Volvo dealership in Stockholm right before we head for our Norwegian trip.
Through this little known program - known as overseas delivery, buyers of a BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Saab or Volvo can pick up their car at the plant where it was made, drop it off at a port city for shipping and enjoy some rest and relaxation along the way.
That's exactly what I did when buying my new Volvo C70 convertible! And it was a fabulous experience.
In the picture you can see how my daughter and I are picking up the car at Volvo dealership in Stockholm right before we head for our Norwegian trip.
Save Money With Overseas Delivery Program
Where do the cost savings come from
The cost savings that come with overseas delivery come in a variety of ways. Car manufacturers offer anywhere from five up to ten percent discount on the US sticker price, so for example you could get 7.5% discount on a $45,000 or $3,375 car if you buy with overseas delivery option - because the dealership network, with its overhead, incentives, bonuses, etc. is largely bypassed.
I believe this is also why most people have not heard about overseas deliver program: your local dealer, who sets up the sale and processes the check, too interested to spread the word out.
Most overseas delivery programs include temporary registration and insurance, all the buyers have to do is to pack their things, take their passports, get on a plane, get to the manufacturer's factory and drive away.
As always when buying a car, it's best to come to the dealership office well prepared for long and difficult negotiation. And know your your credit score before you get there, so you face no surprises with being denied credit, or having poor score so you cannot get the good terms on the loan.
And some car makers - such as Volvo - provide FREE plane tickets, as well as accommodations with a long list of VIP concierge services.
I believe this is also why most people have not heard about overseas deliver program: your local dealer, who sets up the sale and processes the check, too interested to spread the word out.
Most overseas delivery programs include temporary registration and insurance, all the buyers have to do is to pack their things, take their passports, get on a plane, get to the manufacturer's factory and drive away.
As always when buying a car, it's best to come to the dealership office well prepared for long and difficult negotiation. And know your your credit score before you get there, so you face no surprises with being denied credit, or having poor score so you cannot get the good terms on the loan.
And some car makers - such as Volvo - provide FREE plane tickets, as well as accommodations with a long list of VIP concierge services.
European Adventure With Volvo Overseas Delivery Program
Taking my new Volvo C70 on the road test across Norway
For Volvo, that tour begins in Gothenburg, Sweden. We were picked up at the airport went straight to the factory delivery center, right by the plant. Volvo people showed us our car, presenting its features and benefits. Then we were taken on a tour of the factory. After that I took my car and off we went for a tour of Norway.
Let me tell you - it was phenomenal.
The only downside was that once our vacation was over, we had to drop the car off, fly back home and wait about 6 weeks for my Volvo to be delivered to my U.S.-based dealer.
Let me tell you - it was phenomenal.
The only downside was that once our vacation was over, we had to drop the car off, fly back home and wait about 6 weeks for my Volvo to be delivered to my U.S.-based dealer.
About Volvo C70
Whether you choose overseas delivery or not, Volvo C70 is a great car to own
To me, the Volvo C70 is a great car. It's beautiful, fun to drive, comfortable, and Volvo's safety record provides some good peace-of-mind.
It's a four seat, full sized car that can actually accommodate four people. The body has a stylish, contemporary design, without any of the boxy style that is generally associated with Volvo.
Thanks to a variety of innovative features and solutions, Volvo believes the C70 is one of the world's safest convertibles and that it sets a new standard for safety in an open car. Safety was one of the reasons why I chose Volvo over comparable model of BMW, which I also love; but I feel safer with the front-wheel drive, especially during winter!
It's a four seat, full sized car that can actually accommodate four people. The body has a stylish, contemporary design, without any of the boxy style that is generally associated with Volvo.
Thanks to a variety of innovative features and solutions, Volvo believes the C70 is one of the world's safest convertibles and that it sets a new standard for safety in an open car. Safety was one of the reasons why I chose Volvo over comparable model of BMW, which I also love; but I feel safer with the front-wheel drive, especially during winter!
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PeterSchermack
Sep 30, 2011 @ 11:22 am | delete
- Yeah, I love driving my Volvo convertible! It still reminds me of that vacation!.
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GirlGoingGreen
Sep 30, 2011 @ 11:20 am | delete
- That's what we did a few years ago. It was a great experience and a great vacation all in one package!
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