EUROPEAN MEET -- SAT. 18th OCT. 2008
10-23-2008, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by MacSid' post='700942' date='Oct 23 2008, 02:48 PM
Thanks for the thumbsup on the pictures. Credit for 95% of them goes to Mrs MacSid, though.
I ended up spending most of my time either behind the wheel or making sure we had everyone together... and I'm already thinking ahead to April. We really should push for a full weekend in Munich and BWM Welt plus a factory tour.
I ended up spending most of my time either behind the wheel or making sure we had everyone together... and I'm already thinking ahead to April. We really should push for a full weekend in Munich and BWM Welt plus a factory tour.
10-23-2008, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 320d touring' post='701611' date='Oct 24 2008, 12:56 AM
Maybe with a possibility to join for just one day for the people who have kids, but really want to come next meet ?!?
10-23-2008, 11:40 PM
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voice control
sports suspension
PDC
cd-changer
Shadow-line
Bluetooth
Auto-dimming mirrors
Dark-wood trim
Heated seats
Originally Posted by MacSid' post='701961' date='Oct 24 2008, 07:59 AM
Definitely! We got 6 months between now and April to work it all out, and the idea is definitely to get as many of us as possible to be able to join in, whether it is just for a couple of hours or for an entire weekend
10-24-2008, 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by 320d touring' post='702010' date='Oct 24 2008, 09:40 AM
Don't forget to add in a high speed convoy
Yes! Count me in!
10-24-2008, 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by MacSid' post='701961' date='Oct 24 2008, 07:59 AM
Definitely! We got 6 months between now and April to work it all out, and the idea is definitely to get as many of us as possible to be able to join in, whether it is just for a couple of hours or for an entire weekend
We need to plan this ahead of time though in order to get a group visit in BMW Welt + some reasonable prices on hotels.
Just out of curiosity, I just checked first weekend in April (3-5 Apr 2009) for some decent accomodation, and 4-Start hotels in Munich start at 70 EUR, and 5-star already at 90 EUR/night (for example: very nice 5-star Hilton in Munich starts at 89 EUR if booked in advance at least of 21 days, meaning... the sooner the cheaper)
I would suggest to already make a first research about the BMW group tour + maybe Dingolfing tour, in order to get things started ASAP...
10-24-2008, 01:06 AM
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Originally Posted by luxembourg' post='702043' date='Oct 24 2008, 09:52 AM
We need to plan this ahead of time though in order to get a group visit in BMW Welt + some reasonable prices on hotels.
Just out of curiosity, I just checked first weekend in April (3-5 Apr 2009) for some decent accomodation, and 4-Start hotels in Munich start at 70 EUR, and 5-star already at 90 EUR/night (for example: very nice 5-star Hilton in Munich starts at 89 EUR if booked in advance at least of 21 days, meaning... the sooner the cheaper)
I would suggest to already make a first research about the BMW group tour + maybe Dingolfing tour, in order to get things started ASAP...
Just out of curiosity, I just checked first weekend in April (3-5 Apr 2009) for some decent accomodation, and 4-Start hotels in Munich start at 70 EUR, and 5-star already at 90 EUR/night (for example: very nice 5-star Hilton in Munich starts at 89 EUR if booked in advance at least of 21 days, meaning... the sooner the cheaper)
I would suggest to already make a first research about the BMW group tour + maybe Dingolfing tour, in order to get things started ASAP...
But we need to get the BMW timings sorted first. If they can only fit us in at Dingolfing at 9am on Saturday, we may need to stay closer to there on Friday night?
Simon
10-24-2008, 02:01 AM
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I agree Simon, travelling there the day before is probably wise, however that is a Friday and the autobahns could be busy. I would probably take a day off to do the journey and make a long weekend of it 
I know Munich pretty well, have a friend who works at BMW in Munich and have a very close friend in Munich who could advise us on where to stay / head out in the evening -- well he would join us! Its an awesome city, so if possible we should make a weekend of it, but I also appreciate that it is not quite so straight forward for those with families. As always, its just a matter of doing detailed planning in a timely manner, which we know we can do
I guess the first step is to see what is possible with BMW Welt and take it from there.
We can then start building up options for those staying for a weekend / day / reserved long in advance / last minute decisions to join or cancel.
Exciting stuff!!
I know Munich pretty well, have a friend who works at BMW in Munich and have a very close friend in Munich who could advise us on where to stay / head out in the evening -- well he would join us! Its an awesome city, so if possible we should make a weekend of it, but I also appreciate that it is not quite so straight forward for those with families. As always, its just a matter of doing detailed planning in a timely manner, which we know we can do
I guess the first step is to see what is possible with BMW Welt and take it from there.
We can then start building up options for those staying for a weekend / day / reserved long in advance / last minute decisions to join or cancel.
Exciting stuff!!
10-24-2008, 02:19 AM
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='702061' date='Oct 24 2008, 11:01 AM
I guess the first step is to see what is possible with BMW Welt and take it from there.
We can then start building up options for those staying for a weekend / day / reserved long in advance / last minute decisions to join or cancel.
Exciting stuff!!
We can then start building up options for those staying for a weekend / day / reserved long in advance / last minute decisions to join or cancel.
Exciting stuff!!
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=64087
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10-24-2008, 02:33 AM
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HISTORY:
1999 BMW 735 | 1994 VW Golf GT | 1994 Citroen Xantia | 1997 Renault Megane Coupe | 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | 1994 Renault 19 | 1995 Toyota Camry | 1994 Audi 100 | 1978 VW Golf (the only diesel so far...)
FUTURE: (2011-2012)
F11 530xd Msport
ultimate DREAM:
M5 diesel :)
In my imagination I can already see us all there.... 
sorry... bit it's a bit lousy Friday around the office...
sorry... bit it's a bit lousy Friday around the office...