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06-20-2005, 11:42 AM
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My Ride: 2006 530xi ED 7/1/2005. Silver Grey, Black Leather, Premium Package, Cold Weather, Sport, Logic 7, 18'' style 123 rims.
I am going to be picking up 2006 530 xi on Friday July 1st in Munich and traveling over the weekend to Paris for drop-off on Monday morning with return to Cincinnati later in the day. Does anyone have any recommendations on can't miss stops between Munich and Paris. I have also considered just staying in the Munich area for the weekend with Munich drop monday morning. Is the trip to Paris worth the effort, or should I stay around Munich. I will be traveling alone with 100% flexible itinerary. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
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06-20-2005, 12:21 PM
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My Ride: 2006 530xi ED 7/1/2005. Silver Grey, Black Leather, Premium Package, Cold Weather, Sport, Logic 7, 18'' style 123 rims.
I have heard from many that Central Italy is beautiful, however Italy is the only country where a ED car is actually driven back to Munich after it is turned in. I'm not sure that would set well with me on a car with only a few hundred miles on it. I can see some punk opening up my new 530 on its return to Munich. No thanks.
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06-20-2005, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 5inally!!!' date='Jun 20 2005, 01:21 PM
I have heard from many that Central Italy is beautiful, however Italy is the only country where a ED car is actually driven back to Munich after it is turned in.? I'm not sure that would set well with me on a car with only a few hundred miles on it.? I can see some punk opening up my new 530 on its return to Munich.? No thanks.?
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06-20-2005, 12:31 PM
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There are so many great options, but the right one really depends on what you're looking for.
For my ED, I wanted to take advantage of autobahn speeds (yes, I ignored the break-in period!!) and I wanted to drive on as many of the great twisty mountain roads as I could. So I ended up doing a combo of German autobahns and Austrian alps and ended in Vienna.
But there are incredible mountain roads and beautiful summer sites going thru the Swiss Alps. Or drive as fast as you can on the autobahns north thru Germany to Frankfurt, Bremerhaven or Amsterdam (a very fun city).
Conversly, Paris, to me, is the capital of Europe (no offense to my English or German friends) and if you want to sightsee or soak up European culture, nothing beats that city.
At the end of the day, just have fun. There's no bad choice. It'll be a trip of a lifetime.
For my ED, I wanted to take advantage of autobahn speeds (yes, I ignored the break-in period!!) and I wanted to drive on as many of the great twisty mountain roads as I could. So I ended up doing a combo of German autobahns and Austrian alps and ended in Vienna.
But there are incredible mountain roads and beautiful summer sites going thru the Swiss Alps. Or drive as fast as you can on the autobahns north thru Germany to Frankfurt, Bremerhaven or Amsterdam (a very fun city).
Conversly, Paris, to me, is the capital of Europe (no offense to my English or German friends) and if you want to sightsee or soak up European culture, nothing beats that city.
At the end of the day, just have fun. There's no bad choice. It'll be a trip of a lifetime.
06-20-2005, 12:59 PM
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My Ride: 2006 530xi ED 7/1/2005. Silver Grey, Black Leather, Premium Package, Cold Weather, Sport, Logic 7, 18'' style 123 rims.
Having a new ride in a bigger city could certainly be a little nerve racking. Parking, traffic, etc. How is getting around Munich vs. Paris? Should I get out of town ASAP is search of small towns and twisty roads or actually take in a few of the "must see" tourist venues? I'm sure there is no wrong decision, but I am curious about all of the previous experiences you all may have.
Thanks for the replies so far.
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06-20-2005, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 5inally!!!' date='Jun 20 2005, 04:59 PM
Having a new ride in a bigger city could certainly be a little nerve racking.? Parking, traffic, etc.? How is getting around Munich vs. Paris?? Should I get out of town ASAP is search of small towns and twisty roads or actually take in a few of the "must see" tourist venues?? I'm sure there is no wrong decision, but I am curious about all of the previous experiences you all may have.?
Thanks for the replies so far.
Thanks for the replies so far.
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I find Munich to be a very manageable city. Much more orderly drivers than France or Italy - or Boston for that matter.
06-20-2005, 03:03 PM
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My Ride: '05 545i, silver gray, black leather with anthracite maple wood, sport package, premium sound, navigation, cold weather package, electric rear sunshade, folding rear seat, satellite radio prep, PIAA 4150K fogs, red rear reflectors, hardwired Valentine One
Originally Posted by hinckley' date='Jun 20 2005, 02:29 PM
[quote name='5inally!!!' date='Jun 20 2005, 04:59 PM']Having a new ride in a bigger city could certainly be a little nerve racking.? Parking, traffic, etc.? How is getting around Munich vs. Paris?? Should I get out of town ASAP is search of small towns and twisty roads or actually take in a few of the "must see" tourist venues?? I'm sure there is no wrong decision, but I am curious about all of the previous experiences you all may have.?
Thanks for the replies so far.
Thanks for the replies so far.
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xicabs and rental cars, although a couple of spins around the Arc d'Triomphe could be a life-changing experience!I find Munich to be a very manageable city. Much more orderly drivers than France or Italy - or Boston for that matter.
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[/quote]As much as I love Paris, I wouldn't want to drive my brand new car there--especially around the Arc de Triomphe...or most large Italian cities, where mopeds are the way to go...
I'd suggest more rural areas, where you can be more relaxed, and stretch the car's legs...
06-21-2005, 02:17 AM
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If you speak french go to Paris!(they don't like to converse in any other language: my experience there as an american) If not, don't go there with the new BMW! It is not the easiest city to navigate. Stick to Germany, Aus. Switz.(almost everyone speaks a little english in these contries) and Italy is ok if you stay out of the big cities.(small cars, and mopeds are best here though) But most of all enjoy your new ride! 