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EXPLORE A WINTER WONDERLAND WITH EUROPEAN DELIVERY

If youve ever pictured yourself arriving at a cool Alpine ski resort behind the wheel of a brand new BMW, now is a great time for BMW European Delivery. You may even save up to seven percent off the price of your new vehicle, helping to cover the cost of the trip.

First, visit your BMW center and configure the exact model you want. Please note that from October 15 to April 15, all-season (M+S) or winter tires are required by law.¹ When your new vehicle is ready, fly to Munich and spend an unforgettable day at the BMW Welt. There you can learn all about BMWs heritage and the latest technologies, take a first-class factory tour, browse beautiful boutiques, dine in gourmet restaurants ? and the highlight: take delivery of your new BMW.²

Then its off to the adventure of a lifetime. Munich is centrally located to all of Europe and near some of the best ski areas in the world. Travel at your own pace, meandering through quaint villages or mastering the legendary Autobahn. Then, when youre ready to return home, drop your BMW off at any one of 12 convenientlocations in six countries.

¹ _{For important details, please visit bmwusa.com/europeandelivery Order Your BMW section.}
² _{Not all BMW models are available for European Delivery. For details, rulesand regulations, see your dealer or visit bmwusa.com/europeandelivery.}

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BMW Gets Electrified, But Am I?



For over a year, I've been looking for a way to get into an electric vehicle, but my options have been decidedly limited. I'm either lacking the funds (Tesla Roadster) or the alternatives have lacked character (Mitsubishi i, Focus Electric).

But now there's this: The 2012 BMW ActiveE. It's the next step for BMW in electrification - a bridge between the Mini E and the forthcoming i3 - that takes a standard 1 Series Coupe and adds a brace of batteries and electric motor to create a rear-wheel-drive sports coupe with a 100-mile range. Even better, the price is right.

Unlike the Mini E that required owners to plunk down a hefty chunk of change each month, the ActiveE's outlay is far more palatable: $2,250 down and $499 a month for a 24-month lease - well below what you'd drop on a new (or even used) gas-powered 1 Series.

Now I'm the first to admit to being an early-adopting sucker, but could it be worth my hard-earned Blogger Bucks to become a beta tester for BMW's electrification efforts? I flew 5,800 miles to Munich to find out.

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