BMW E60 escort convoy in Hong Kong
06-30-2007, 12:06 PM
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Saw this photo on the Chinese premier visit to Hong Kong for its 10th anniversary celebrations.
The convoy starts with police BMW bikes, X5, 7 series (bullet proof diplomat edition?) in the middle and 4 E60 on both sides as escorts. BMW is a favorite with the HK government.
The convoy starts with police BMW bikes, X5, 7 series (bullet proof diplomat edition?) in the middle and 4 E60 on both sides as escorts. BMW is a favorite with the HK government.
06-30-2007, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by rollee' post='441923' date='Jun 30 2007, 03:06 PM
Saw this photo on the Chinese premier visit to Hong Kong for its 10th anniversary celebrations.
The convoy starts with police BMW bikes, X5, 7 series (bullet proof diplomat edition?) in the middle and 4 E60 on both sides as escorts. BMW is a favorite with the HK government.
The convoy starts with police BMW bikes, X5, 7 series (bullet proof diplomat edition?) in the middle and 4 E60 on both sides as escorts. BMW is a favorite with the HK government.
OH YES!!! Very cool indeed. What presence for sure! Sort of makes your hair stand on ends, doesn't it!! GO E60 YEAH. BEST REGARDS!
07-01-2007, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='441959' date='Jul 1 2007, 06:39 AM
Hhahaha thats awesome! so what was the occasion again?
07-01-2007, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by BigMike' post='442146' date='Jul 1 2007, 08:14 AM
It was the 10th year anniversary of Hong Kong reverting back to Chinese rule. 1997-2007. I didn't know that the Hong Kong gov't liked BMW's that much... hahahah
Oh gee... Woopie Doo... I'll celebrate when it goes back the British.
07-02-2007, 05:06 AM
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My Ride: E60 2006 525d Steptronic, Carbon Black, M Sport-Package, Style 135M Rims, Beige Interior, Dark Poplar Wood Trim, Comfort Seats, Professional Navigation with BMW Online and BMW Assist, HUD, Logic7, TV, Bluetooth, Speech Control, Active Steering, Adaptive Bi-Xenon, 6-Disc Changer, Heated Seats (front and back), Extended Climate, PDC, Sunroof, Auto-Dim. Int + Folding Exterior Mirrors, Electric Rear- and Side Blinds, Foldable rear seats, Electric Adjustable Steering Wheel
Originally Posted by rollee' post='441923' date='Jun 30 2007, 10:06 PM
BMW is a favorite with the HK government.
Luckily I had the chance to shoot the Chancellor's official car
07-02-2007, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by sese' post='442473' date='Jul 2 2007, 03:06 PM
Not the chancellors car, it's the car of our President!
0-2 is the chancellors car.
07-03-2007, 05:24 AM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
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I think is sensible for the Germans to use German made cars for their government right?
07-03-2007, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Iceman' post='442725' date='Jul 3 2007, 02:18 AM
Not the chancellors car, it's the car of our President!
