M Driving Experience
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
My Ride: 2008 Alpine White 550i Sport, Cream Beige Interior, 6-Sp Manual - retired 9/2011
It's my biggest regret that I didn't do this when I had the M.
I know C asked me about it, but I am not sure if the class is transferable if the original owner doesn't use it within the first year.
Sounds like you had a blast!
I know C asked me about it, but I am not sure if the class is transferable if the original owner doesn't use it within the first year.
Sounds like you had a blast!
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From: NorCal
My Ride: 2011 E92 335i M-Sport 6MT
DrLev, you didn't go?! Oh man, sorry to hear! Since you didn't go, I highly suggest you try out M School. I plan to go back next year for their 2-day gig. There's nothing like drifting a 4000 lb. car around some corners!
Unfortunately, C won't be eligible to take the complimentary class since he's not the original owner. To be eligible, the original owner has to fax a copy of the original bill of sale as proof of ownership to BMWNA within the first year of purchase.
Unfortunately, C won't be eligible to take the complimentary class since he's not the original owner. To be eligible, the original owner has to fax a copy of the original bill of sale as proof of ownership to BMWNA within the first year of purchase.
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From: NY
My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
So weird this thread came up. My wife got me the M driving school class for a gift. Doing the 2 day class in the Spring. I can't wait!!! I'm just a bit nervous that upon my return, I'll practice everything I learned and reac havoc around my town. My M5 will become notorious.
I was originally considering doing the Skip Barber's Racing and Driving School, as I know members gregg2gs and poleposition have taken it, but you don't drive any BMW M cars. Since these schools, along with the M school, are not cheap, I figured my money was better spent on learning these techniques on a car that I actually drive every day.
As for the complimentary class, I called BMW last month and they said no can do, even though the original owner only had a few months on the car. I even escalated the call to a manager, but they wouldn't give. It's ok though. I think the M Driving School class for 2 days will teach me everything I need to know about my car and then some.
I'm thinking about going down to this plant in January though, to pick up my wife's X5 4.8 and drive it back up to NY. I figure that will be a good break in period and give us the opportunity to check out the SC Plant.
Great pix Roleez! Looks like a total blast!
PS - Just curious, but did they have any Dinan M cars down there?
I was originally considering doing the Skip Barber's Racing and Driving School, as I know members gregg2gs and poleposition have taken it, but you don't drive any BMW M cars. Since these schools, along with the M school, are not cheap, I figured my money was better spent on learning these techniques on a car that I actually drive every day.
As for the complimentary class, I called BMW last month and they said no can do, even though the original owner only had a few months on the car. I even escalated the call to a manager, but they wouldn't give. It's ok though. I think the M Driving School class for 2 days will teach me everything I need to know about my car and then some.
I'm thinking about going down to this plant in January though, to pick up my wife's X5 4.8 and drive it back up to NY. I figure that will be a good break in period and give us the opportunity to check out the SC Plant.
Great pix Roleez! Looks like a total blast!
PS - Just curious, but did they have any Dinan M cars down there?
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From: NorCal
My Ride: 2011 E92 335i M-Sport 6MT
C,
There are no Dinan-spec'd cars there. Just stock BMWs everywhere. BTW, if you elect to take delivery of a new BMW at the Performance Center, BMW will pay for one night's hotel at the Marriott, breakfast, lunch, and dinner the day of delivery, and ... a complimentary driving class (using their cars)!
Congrats on the M School! You'll definitely love it!
There are no Dinan-spec'd cars there. Just stock BMWs everywhere. BTW, if you elect to take delivery of a new BMW at the Performance Center, BMW will pay for one night's hotel at the Marriott, breakfast, lunch, and dinner the day of delivery, and ... a complimentary driving class (using their cars)!
Congrats on the M School! You'll definitely love it!
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From: Thousand Oaks, California
My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
It sounds like an AMAZING time!! Certainly something to take advantage of if you can!!
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From: NY
My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Originally Posted by Roleez' post='744344' date='Dec 13 2008, 12:52 AM
BTW, if you elect to take delivery of a new BMW at the Performance Center, BMW will pay for one night's hotel at the Marriott, breakfast, lunch, and dinner the day of delivery, and ... a complimentary driving class (using their cars)!
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='746547' date='Dec 16 2008, 11:38 AM
Funny you mention this... I'm ordering my wife's new X5 4.8 this week. It will be ready end of January/early Feb and I was thinking about flying down and driving it back. Would the X5 count towards this offer?
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