Official PCD Thread

[edwinm3]

PC emailed today asking if I wanted to push my date up, asking I picked 5 dates but I declined and kept my 7/22 date.

[dcg8r]

Does anyone know if the PCD lets you do both the M car track as well as the X car "track/trail" or are you only allowed to do the type of car you are doing delivery on.

[TrevorM3]

Originally Posted by dcg8r

Does anyone know if the PCD lets you do both the M car track as well as the X car "track/trail" or are you only allowed to do the type of car you are doing delivery on.

i believe i've seen people do the trail thing, with the x3's or x5's i cant remember.

[mdefalco25]

The trail is for the x series only. I'm not positive but I believe you only do the track intended for whichever car you purchased. Somebody please chime in if this is not correct!

[edwinm3]

you'll get to do both

[faiz]

Originally Posted by edwinm3

you'll get to do both

I don't think this is true. They majority of the session is on a car that is similar to what you have bought.

[firedown31]

Originally Posted by faiz

I don't think this is true. They majority of the session is on a car that is similar to what you have bought.

The on track exercises yes. But there is an off road session in an X5 that everyone gets to do.

[faiz]

Originally Posted by firedown31

The on track exercises yes. But there is an off road session in an X5 that everyone gets to do.

Oh. I didn't know that. Sorry about the confusion.

[dcg8r]

I'm locked in for July 12th! Reunited after ED finally!

[mdefalco25]

Congrats! You're 3 days before me!

[bdkinnh]

What is the average delay that people have been seeing for PCD vs. delivery to dealer?

I'll be ordering an M4 next week, and if the delay is around three weeks, I'll probably do PCD. Much more than that, and the wait will just about kill me.

I've done the M School twice already, but the extensive education and track time would be worth a few weeks wait.

How much track time do you get? If it's just a few laps, then maybe not...

[faiz]

Originally Posted by bdkinnh

What is the average delay that people have been seeing for PCD vs. delivery to dealer?

I'll be ordering an M4 next week, and if the delay is around three weeks, I'll probably do PCD. Much more than that, and the wait will just about kill me.

I've done the M School twice already, but the extensive education and track time would be worth a few weeks wait.

How much track time do you get? If it's just a few laps, then maybe not...

12 days for me. Trying to see if I can lower it even more.

[JDE92M3]

To hold you over! I know exactly what that wait is like haha My PCD came and went 5/28, but definitely worth the wait!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StE_3ZyDyWY


JD

[TrevorM3]

nice video man^^

curious, is there a limit to the amount of people you can bring to the facility? i know only 2 people can drive..

[snareman]

Originally Posted by JDE92M3

To hold you over! I know exactly what that wait is like haha My PCD came and went 5/28, but definitely worth the wait!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StE_3ZyDyWY


JD

Just watched it for the 3rd or 4th time. The wait is painful!

[mdefalco25]

You're allowed one guest and no kids. No exceptions that I'm aware of.

Originally Posted by TrevorM3

nice video man^^

curious, is there a limit to the amount of people you can bring to the facility? i know only 2 people can drive..

[TrevorM3]

Originally Posted by mdefalco25

You're allowed one guest and no kids. No exceptions that I'm aware of.

kids as in under 18? little brother is 16, would've loved for him to experience it.

[mdefalco25]

They can't be under 12. You'd be fine if you want him to go...

Here are the requirements per the PCD email you receive:



Important Information:

· The delivery program is designed for the customer and one guest; additional guests cannot be accommodated, NO EXCEPTIONS.

· Your delivery day will start at 8am and conclude around 1pm.

· Participants must present a valid driver’s license (participants 15 to 17 years of age must be accompanied by a legal guardian).

· Child care services are not available. If your guest is a child under the age of 12, you will be required to accompany them in our café and will not be able to participate in any driving activities during the day.

· No pets are allowed at the BMW Performance Center and the Marriott hotel.

· Dress code is casual and comfortable. Completely enclosed shoes (no high heels, sandals, or clogs) are required.

· European Delivery customers, who have already taken delivery of their vehicle in Europe, will not receive a vehicle overview during re-delivery.

Originally Posted by TrevorM3

kids as in under 18? little brother is 16, would've loved for him to experience it.

[bdkinnh]

Originally Posted by JDE92M3

To hold you over! I know exactly what that wait is like haha My PCD came and went 5/28, but definitely worth the wait!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StE_3ZyDyWY


JD

Thanks, but I think that makes it worse!

[Halewafa]

Originally Posted by JDE92M3

To hold you over! I know exactly what that wait is like haha My PCD came and went 5/28, but definitely worth the wait!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StE_3ZyDyWY


JD

Nice video, thanks for sharing. Trying to figure out if it's worth my time to take that detour. We'll be driving from PCD to Indy. Going by the normal route, it would be an 8 hour drive (547 miles). If we do the detour to include the Tail of the Dragon, it would be a 9 1/2 hour drive (592 miles)... hmmmmm.

I'm thinking it'll be worth it... the wife who gets car sick may not, lol

[JDE92M3]

Originally Posted by TrevorM3

nice video man^^

curious, is there a limit to the amount of people you can bring to the facility? i know only 2 people can drive..

appreciate it!

Only you and one other guest are allowed to come to the PCD experience. They make that very clear, and specifically state you can't call to ask for additional guests haha. Even kids can't come!

JD

[JDE92M3]

Originally Posted by snareman

Just watched it for the 3rd or 4th time. The wait is painful!

Hahaha glad you enjoyed it! Trust me when I say you will have a great time!

Originally Posted by bdkinnh

Thanks, but I think that makes it worse!

Don't worry when you get your chance take solid pics/vids, so I can enjoy it as well haha

Originally Posted by Halewafa

Nice video, thanks for sharing. Trying to figure out if it's worth my time to take that detour. We'll be driving from PCD to Indy. Going by the normal route, it would be an 8 hour drive (547 miles). If we do the detour to include the Tail of the Dragon, it would be a 9 1/2 hour drive (592 miles)... hmmmmm.

I'm thinking it'll be worth it... the wife who gets car sick may not, lol

Hey man I drove back from SC to Illinois! I took the most messed up route in terms of distance/time. But it's not everyday I will drive back from SC so I made it count. I drove through SC, to Blue Ridge Parkway, to the Tail of the Dragon, then straight home. For some reason I got confused at the Tail of the Dragon and went back and forth 3 times.

PS like everyone I had enough blue painters tape with me to wrap the car twice (exaggeration)! But after seeing how sweet of a job PCD did on the detail of my car, I just drove conservative on highway, and winged it. Got home unscathed and after a quick wash, all was well.

JD