santiago fonseca

Forum dudes, we talked a couple of days ago about having a big meeting and there were some ideas thrown in as to where. I suggested doing it in Germany for the obvious reasons - BMW is here. I wrote to Herr Klaus Hoffmann, and very nice gentleman at the Dingolfing factory (the same gentleman who did our tour last Friday) and this is what he had to say (I've edited it for space reasons):

[COLOR=red]"Now to your questions as to the Worldwide E60 meeting you have in mind.

1. We have the capacity to welcome up to 90 (guests) at once, showing them all together the Multivision Show, afterwards sharing into 3 parties each 30 pax. Starting times for the visit could be either at 8.30 am, 11.00 am or 1.30 pm.

2. BMW Dingolfing Plant management would offer to invite the E60 forum members for a very individual visit to see the birthplace of their car, to watch the production process as near as possible and to have lunch at the canteen after the factory tour or before starting the tour, it depends to the starting time. Because of the limited financial budget, further sponsoring will not be possible, sorry about that, I must hope for your kind understanding!

3. We could make a tour more in depth if wanted or to have some more information about the technology of the car itself. Therefore you should tell us about your concrete interest and questions to find the right specialists for answering all your individual questions.

So please discuss it within your forum to come to a final decision, but remember that we have a lot of groups (in 2004 we've had nearly 40.000 visitors from all over the world) so we need the information from your side about 6 - 7 months in advance if you want to come and to take the offer mentioned above.

Then we would have to block this very date for other groups that day not to be disturbed by other visitors at all. If some of your members would like to come with their E60 BMW we would need a reservation for the parking spaces as well.

Please let me know asap your decision for planning and perhaps booking this event for your forum members.

Looking forward to your answer and wishes to have a nice weekend."
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So I think, boys and girls, this would be a premier opportunity to display our cars as well as seeing how they're made. We didn't discuss Munich, but once I see how much interest is out there from all of you, I can breach the subject. Maybe he'd be gracious enough to connect me with someone in Munich as well. We could top the week off with a drive down to Garmisch-Partenkirchen - one of the most beautiful drives there is in our cars.

Some of you guys in Germany, if you have any other suggestions, throw them in as well. I picked those four places because they're all around the same region in Bavaria and they revolve around Dingolfing and Munich.

There's SERIUOUS planning to do, and there would be several hotels involved. I can think of a three-four day fest between Dingolfing, Munich, Garmisch and maybe a drive up to Bad Toelz. That's serious Alps and some of the best scenery anywhere in the world.

I need to see interest out there for me to get involved on this and I would need help. I am not a German speaker - though most Germans speak Englilsh, I would need some support with reservations and such - but that's still way out there, TBD.

Notice he said he needs a 6-7 month notice - that's MONTHS - so we're talking about June-July 06 time frame. I figure we have until around end of December to see if this is doable, get some committment from you folks and I can contact Klaus again to go forward with the meet.

Notice that he said they'd block the plant of other visitors so it'd just be us in that beautiful plant and he talks about more in-depth briefings and if we have specific questions they'd have the brains on hand to talk with us. What an opportunity he's offering!!

Also notice he said 90 people max in three groups of 30. I'd suggest we start a list right here and as you decide to be in the running for this, you add your name and where you're coming from to the list - also if you'll be driving your own car - for those of us here in Europe - so they can arrange for parking at the factory.

Example:

0. Homer Simpson plus two guests - Transylvannia, Romania - No Car
.5 Buggs Bunny plus guest - New Zealand - 545i

THIS IS THE LIST AND I"M # 1 on it.


When it gets close to 90 we can talk again ....

1. Santiago Fonseca - Darmstadt, Germany - 550i
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535D Sport

1. Santiago Fonseca - Darmstadt, Germany - 550i
2. 535D Sport + 1 - London - 535D Sport

santiago fonseca

Steve Gill

1. Santiago Fonseca - Darmstadt, Germany - 550i
2. 535D Sport + 1 - London - 535D Sport
3. SG535d + 1 - Edinburgh, Scotland - 535d Sport

amigo525

What is the "date" ? That is important for many of us who are regular employees and need to plan vacation.

Thanks! Great info!

santiago fonseca

June/July 06 - of 6-7 months from the time we get out sh*t together and have a solid attendance roster with people commited for sure.

535D Sport

June/July 06 - of 6-7 months from the time we get out sh*t together and have a solid attendance roster with people commited for sure.
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Can't make any of June, will have to be mid July for me if I'm going to make the trip !!!

santiago fonseca

Can't make any of June, will have to be mid July for me if I'm going to make the trip !!!
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I guess we'll have to modify the attendance roster to include a month YOU can do it in. We will not be able to accomodate every one, that's a fact with a large group, so I will re-start the list and put a timeframe. Add your names to the list the same way. 535D Sport and SG535d please add the month/months in which you could participate.

1. Santiago Fonseca +1 - Darmstadt, Germany - 550i, June/July/August
2. 535D Sport + 1 - London - 535D Sport
3. SG535d + 1 - Edinburgh, Scotland - 535d Sport

I received another note from Klaus. He's leaning forward for this. He's ready to support but wants to make sure he knows WAY in advance so they're not booked solid. Remember how many people they take through and 4 of 5 week days are only tour groups from all over the world who've arranged their visit 7-8 months ahead of time. He's willing to have just US there so we get a more in-depth visit.

Let me know.

Steve Gill

1. Santiago Fonseca +1 - Darmstadt, Germany - 550i, June/July/August
2. 535D Sport + 1 - London - 535D Sport
3. SG535d + 1 - Edinburgh, Scotland - 535d Sport, June/July/August

535D Sport

1. Santiago Fonseca +1 - Darmstadt, Germany - 550i, June/July/August
2. 535D Sport + 1 - London - 535D Sport, End July/August
3. SG535d + 1 - Edinburgh, Scotland - 535d Sport, June/July/August