Next Level Auto Brokers
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Go Back   BMW M3 and BMW M4 Forum > BMW F80 M3 / F82 M4 Forum > M3 / M4 Photos and Videos

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      06-04-2015, 10:25 PM   #1
triplefive
Private
United_States
109
Rep
55
Posts

Drives: 2018 Black Sapphire M3
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: New York

iTrader: (3)

M4+M3 ED pickup with visit to the Nurburgring 24 hour race & M Festival

BIMMERPOST
     Featured on BIMMERPOST.com
Setting off to plan my most recent ED experience, I knew I wanted this trip to definitely be a little different, certainly driving oriented as I would be picking up an M4. I also wanted to do something where I could time it around my birthday which was something I always thought would be cool to do.

As the planning went underway, I came to find out that the time I blocked off for the trip would allow us the chance to incorporate a visit to the 24 hour race at the nurburgring AKA the M festival 2015. We were also able to take advantage of the unique pull ahead program on my wife's 135is (meg180 from 1addicts) and she got a phenomenal deal on an M3. So a dual his and her M3/M4 pickup was now on the drawing board!

On arrival into munich, we were picked up by a private chauffeur in a 530d, courtesy of BMW, who dropped us off in our hotel in Munich. The next day we were off to the Welt for pickup, which happened to be my birthday as well. We went through check in, and it was unbeknownst to me, that my wife had informed the Welt of the special day as well. I have to say that BMW really took care of us that day, made it an extra special day with some gifts and pictures and when it came time for the car delivery, I found they put a big birthday bow on the M4! very cool indeed. Our delivery specialist spent a ton of time going over the cars with us, even going the extra step of programming a custom 3.5 hr Bavarian drive for us into the nav system.

After taking the obligatory pictures, enjoying food etc, we were then off to a visit we had arranged for that day at the M studio where we had a private tour. The people working there are awesome, really passionate about M, and it shows. We were taken to the private garage where all the secret M toys are. On the way to the garage we saw some prototypes including the camouflaged M2 prototypes and LCI M3, just parked there, but of course, no pictures allowed. Same idea in the garage, we saw some more M2 and the new 7, but some really cool older cars including M3 CSL, the M1, E30 M3 and evo. I did find an old video on youtube that sort of gives a flavor of what it is like down there.




After the M studio visit, we followed our delivery specialist's advice, and did a beautiful drive around Bavaria that took about 4 hours. We brought some walkie talkies and did this in tandem style which was loads of fun.

The next day we were off to the Black Forest, where we explored some beautiful roads, even picked up a cuckoo clock, which is one of the things the region is apparently known for producing. Lots of thumbs up for the M's, and I have to say that these cars are phenomenal on the road, especially the autobahn!

We made our way up to the Nurburgring, stopping at the Pistenklause Restaurant at the Hotel am Tiergarten (home of Sabine Schmitz), where we had the steak on stone. Place was packed, tons of beautiful cars around in preparation for the upcoming 24 hour race. We saw some familiar faces from the internet, including Chris Harris.

After a good night's rest we then drove into the Nurburgring, which itself is a giant car mecca. We had been here before, tracked it as part of M school and for tourist days but never been here for a race. What an amazing site, the people, the cars, the excitement, let me say that it is something you have to do at least once if you are an enthusiast! We checked in as part of the BMW M festival, private garage parking included and free shuttles to all the parts around the track.

BMW had a private hospitality tent with direct view of the track, and tons of things to do and see. We got to do paddock tours, meet the drivers including Augusto Farfus, Dirk Werner, Lucas Luhr, Jorg Mueller to name a few. Mingle with them, pics etc. Tons of food to eat and they unveiled the new M6 GT3 race car that they will be using to replace the Z4 GT3.

The race itself was an amazing experience, from walking pit lane to seeing the start to getting out to the track at night and seeing the race up close. People set up bonfires and it was something to see. The race was hard fought with some mechanical issues into the night but the Z4's made it but unfortunately narrowly fell to audi, coming in 2nd place behind the R8 who won.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvfbZ1Hl9zY

Back down to Munich after this for a little more driving and then drop off. The time went by so fast -- now the waiting for redelivery!
Attached Images
                                                                                  

Last edited by triplefive; 06-05-2015 at 07:35 PM..
Appreciate 21
      06-04-2015, 10:48 PM   #2
Miamiboyca
Lieutenant Colonel
480
Rep
1,360
Posts

Drives: 2015 MW - F80
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Dallas, TX

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2015 BMW F80 M3  [10.00]
Great trip! Love those lights on the white M4 what was that?
Appreciate 0
      06-04-2015, 10:48 PM   #3
OneRib
Colonel
United_States
1102
Rep
2,448
Posts

Drives: 2015 AY M3
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: PA

iTrader: (2)

What a great trip and experience! Love the his and hers M cars. Only the second one I've seen on this forum.
__________________
2013 E92 M3 LMB (gone but not forgotten)
2015 AY F80 M3 ED 7/9/15 Drop off 7/20/15 Redelivery 8/25/15
My AY M3 ED
Appreciate 0
      06-04-2015, 10:51 PM   #4
triplefive
Private
United_States
109
Rep
55
Posts

Drives: 2018 Black Sapphire M3
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: New York

iTrader: (3)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Miamiboyca View Post
Great trip! Love those lights on the white M4 what was that?
That is the M4 Concept Iconic Lights
Appreciate 0
      06-04-2015, 11:04 PM   #5
fortressmaximus
Captain
104
Rep
680
Posts

Drives: BSM M4
Join Date: May 2009
Location: South Florida

iTrader: (0)

Welcome to the BSM club--both of you that is! Congrats!
Appreciate 0
      06-04-2015, 11:10 PM   #6
///bproden
Lieutenant
///bproden's Avatar
284
Rep
578
Posts

Drives: 2015 M4
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Oregon

iTrader: (2)

What an awesome ED. I think you have everyone beat for the best one! Looks like a blast
__________________
2015 ///M4 - Alpine White - My ED
Executive Package / Lighting Package / Black 19's / Adaptive Suspension / Harmon Kardon / DCT
Appreciate 0
      06-04-2015, 11:19 PM   #7
DocWeatherington
Brigadier General
DocWeatherington's Avatar
United_States
2882
Rep
4,071
Posts

Drives: F90 CP
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: US

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
23 Bmw M3  [0.00]
Great Post, sounds like an awesome trip...


triplefive

What did you think about the new 7, also.. any sexy back with the M2?

Last edited by DocWeatherington; 06-04-2015 at 11:28 PM..
Appreciate 0
      06-05-2015, 12:09 AM   #8
psuwcc112
Major
psuwcc112's Avatar
United_States
444
Rep
1,061
Posts

Drives: 2015 YMB M4 coupe
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Dublin, CA

iTrader: (7)

Very cool. Thanks for sharing!
__________________


2015 F82 YMB M4 (Feb 28th ED, re-deliveried on Apr 18th) |My 2015 YMB M4 ED Journal
2008 E92 SSII M3 Coupe (Sold) | My long gone 2008 E92 SSII M3
2002 E39 SG 530i (Gone)
Appreciate 0
      06-05-2015, 12:31 AM   #9
04RC51
Large Member
04RC51's Avatar
951
Rep
1,749
Posts

Drives: E92 M3, F82 M4
Join Date: May 2008
Location: NYC

iTrader: (1)

Trip doesn't look like it sucked at all! Welcome to the club X2!
__________________
2008 E92 M3 (Engine swap completed), 2015 F82 M4
Appreciate 0
      06-05-2015, 01:23 AM   #10
haynstyleM2
Major
haynstyleM2's Avatar
354
Rep
1,199
Posts

Drives: '24 M2
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Honolulu, HI

iTrader: (0)

Awesome trip! Thanks for all the great pics!
Appreciate 0
      06-05-2015, 02:24 AM   #11
SaMaster14
Brigadier General
SaMaster14's Avatar
4318
Rep
3,848
Posts

Drives: '23 G80 M3C xDrive; '13 e92 M3
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Southern California

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Awesome photos, thanks for sharing!

Love those laser lights!
__________________
2023 G80 M3 Competition xDrive Isle of Man Green on Kyalami Orange full leather - 826M black wheels - Carbon Fiber Trim - Carbon Bucket Seats - Executive/Driving Assist/Parking Packages - Laserlight - M Shadowline Lights - M Drive Pro - CS Trans/Diff/Steering Coding
2013 E92 M3 Mineral White on Bamboo Beige noviello leather (Base w/ Nav, Comfort Access, Lighting Pack) - DINAN Stage 1 and Free Flow Axle-Back Exhaust
Appreciate 0
      06-05-2015, 06:17 AM   #12
GOLFFRR
GOLFFRR's Avatar
10687
Rep
27,506
Posts

Drives: GOLFFRR cart
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: we sell BMWs to "ALL" US states

iTrader: (4)

what a cool trip! That BBQ grill I want!!

congrats and thank you for posting
__________________

BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, PM ME FIRST WE CAN HOOK YOU UP!
Jimmy Miller:Jimmym@bmwofcamarillo.com Cell:805-509-2048
If you have any issues getting a hold of Jimmy M PLEASE PM me, I'm available everyday till 545pm!
Appreciate 1
      06-05-2015, 08:40 AM   #13
Doctor///M
Brigadier General
Doctor///M's Avatar
United_States
1781
Rep
4,215
Posts

Drives: 2023 AUDI RS6
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: USA

iTrader: (14)

Garage List
2023 Audi RS6 Avant  [0.00]
BMW M2 Competition   [10.00]
2009 BMW 335i  [0.00]
2015 M3  [9.52]
What a great experience!!

What was your impression of the M2 test mule?
__________________
2020 F87 M2 Competition /l\ LBB /i\ Executive Package
2013 E70 X5M /l\ Space Grey /i\ Full Silverstone Leather /l\ LED Headlights /i\ Comfort Access /l\ HUD /i\ Ventilated Seats /l\ 22" BBS SV
BMW CCA Member
Appreciate 0
      06-05-2015, 11:29 AM   #14
M_Dave
Private
34
Rep
84
Posts

Drives: M4
Join Date: May 2015
Location: San Diego, CA

iTrader: (0)

That's amazing . I definatly have added M fest to bucket list. I will also be picking up on my bday this year. M fest looks awesome.
Appreciate 0
      06-05-2015, 12:40 PM   #15
Lynchmob6
Major
Lynchmob6's Avatar
United_States
368
Rep
1,175
Posts

Drives: 2015 SO/SO F80 & 135 M-Sport
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Central Florida

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Congratulations…that was awesome!!
__________________
///M3 SO/SO / MT / 19" Black Alloys / Executive Pkg. / Lighting Pkg. / Adaptive Suspension / Enhanced USB / HK / Full Front XPEL / 35 Tint / MODS: Custom painted engine cover and grill surrounds, Pedal Haus Kit, M-Performance Alcantara shifter/boot & e-brake boot, carbon e-brake handle, wrapped seat shells/rear headrests, M-Performance Spoiler with CRT Stripe.
Appreciate 1
      06-05-2015, 07:43 PM   #16
triplefive
Private
United_States
109
Rep
55
Posts

Drives: 2018 Black Sapphire M3
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: New York

iTrader: (3)

Quote:
Originally Posted by DocWeatherington View Post
Great Post, sounds like an awesome trip...


triplefive

What did you think about the new 7, also.. any sexy back with the M2?
7 looked good -- have seen it at the reveal event BMW has been running, lots of interesting tech in the car

M2 looks very spicy, I think it will be a winner
Appreciate 2
      06-05-2015, 07:44 PM   #17
triplefive
Private
United_States
109
Rep
55
Posts

Drives: 2018 Black Sapphire M3
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: New York

iTrader: (3)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Doctor///M View Post
What a great experience!!

What was your impression of the M2 test mule?
M2, while still in camo, looked great -- we even saw one drive down the street while parking outside
Appreciate 0
      06-05-2015, 10:20 PM   #18
Kwando
Major
Kwando's Avatar
Canada
431
Rep
1,428
Posts

Drives: 2018 340i xDrive
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: London, Ontario, Canada

iTrader: (1)

Nothing better than having his and her M cars!
Appreciate 0
      06-05-2015, 11:00 PM   #19
DINMANN
DINMANN's Avatar
United_States
222
Rep
265
Posts

Drives: bmw f80m3 2015
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: o.c

iTrader: (1)

thank you for great photos. and welcome to the family x2
Appreciate 0
      06-06-2015, 12:52 AM   #20
JL M3
First Lieutenant
United_States
36
Rep
348
Posts

Drives: E46 M3
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Southern California

iTrader: (3)

Great pics. Brings back so many memories of last year
Appreciate 0
      06-06-2015, 01:51 AM   #21
ClawHammer
Lieutenant
United Kingdom
239
Rep
407
Posts

Drives: M4 Convertible SS/SS
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Liverpool, UK

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
That looks like a trip of a life time! Congratulations on the double M cars purchase.

I'd love to collect from the Welt and on my birthday too. Have been trying to plan it for a couple of years now. Unfortunately it's not going to happen as BMW in the UK don't seem to care enough about their customers to provide anything as special as this. So jealous.
Appreciate 0
      06-06-2015, 06:17 AM   #22
X2Board
Lieutenant Colonel
X2Board's Avatar
United_States
444
Rep
1,643
Posts

Drives: I'm back, bitches! '13 E92 ZCP
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Wake Forest, NC

iTrader: (1)

Now, that's the way to do an ED!! I'm working on my wife from now, to convince her to do the same, when the Gxx comes out. I did my ED with my best friend, but it would have been a better trip with my wife. Enjoy your cars, in good health!
__________________
2013 Jerez Black/Black E92 ZCP DCT - I'm back!!
2014 Guards Red 991 C2S 7MT - Gone.
2015 YMB/SS F80 M3 6sp - Gone
2011 Sapphire Black/Black E70 X5 M - Gone.
2010 Jerez Black/Black E90 M3 DCT -Gone-
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:13 AM.




f80post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST