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      07-14-2019, 03:40 PM   #111
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So after 5 pages of this thread I still don't see a definitive answer. Are US customers getting M school vouchers with the purchase of a CS and "M Drivers Package" option?
The answer is 'Yes' for the US market. The CS comes with the M Driver's Package so it doesn't need to be purchased separately. You buy a CS, you get M Driver's Package.
Well then, Thermal here I come!
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      07-14-2019, 03:45 PM   #112
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Well then, Thermal here I come!
Good for you. I hear Thermal is a good time! Enjoy!
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So after 5 pages of this thread I still don't see a definitive answer. Are US customers getting M school vouchers with the purchase of a CS and "M Drivers Package" option?
The answer is 'Yes' for the US market. The CS comes with the M Driver's Package so it doesn't need to be purchased separately. You buy a CS, you get M Driver's Package.
Well then, Thermal here I come!
Be aware, M School is NOT the same as the M Driver's Program BUT you can convert them to the 1 Day M School.

M Driver's Program:
"BMW M vehicles provide a dose of adrenaline each time you drive them, and the M Driver's Program* will give you some insight into how much breathtaking performance these vehicles really have.

This unique one-day class will pair you with one other driver as you start in a classroom learning the basics like driving the perfect line.
Then head out to the vehicle's natural habitat: the racetrack.
Participate in pulse-pounding exercises like wet skid-pad drifting, accelerating and high-speed lane changing while maintaining total vehicle control. Finally, get behind an instructor for lead-follow lapping.
They will show you the ideal line gradually until you're pushing your M as hard as you can. Can you keep up with them?"

1 Day M School:
"You can't beat physics, but you can try. This school is about learning, understanding and practicing the basics of dynamic driving. Instructors jump right in to developing skill and technique with a brief classroom discussion. Then it's out to the track. Practice finding the proper driving line, braking into a corner, panic braking and the difference between slipping and a controlled drift. After a morning session of adrenaline pumping action, we break for lunch. The second half of the day sees you putting your new skills into action with our autocross, timed laps and skid pad time. This is one class you definitely want to graduate from.*"

https://bmwperformancecenter.com/school/classes/bmw/m

The main difference is that you DO NOT SHARE A CAR IN THE 1 DAY M SCHOOL but it looks like you get some lead follow on the Thermal track for the M Driver's Program. If it's anything like the M Track Day then the pace you at around 90% which amounts to 125mph on the back straight. You do not get to drive Thermal for the 1 Day M School. For the 2 Day M School you get time at Thermal and they pace you as fast as you can handle. We were at 100% and I topped out at ~145mph on the back.

I think most people convert to the 1 Day M School. IMHO you learn a lot more and come out a better driver. The M Drivers Program is a little lighter on the hardcore racing techniques but yet get to go to the Thermal track. I've done both the 1 and 2 Day M School and I highly recommend throwing in extra $$$ for the 2 Day.
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I received mine about two months after purchasing my M3 CS.

When you call in, they take all the info and then will call you back in 24-48 hours after verification (apparently this is if your dealer didn't already enter the information into the system).

Plan on using the voucher as credit towards the 2-day M School.
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I got an email saying expect something in the future. It's only been a month for me though.
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      07-23-2019, 09:15 PM   #116
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I got an email saying expect something in the future. It's only been a month for me though.
I got the same email a few days after purchase. Nothing in the mail yet though. Been 6 weeks.
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      07-24-2019, 03:25 PM   #117
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In Canada, there is no M-Driving school promotion for the M3/M4 CS
False I got the M-Driving school voucher on mine (had to call in a couple of times) and traded it in for the 2-Day Driving school. I'm flying down to Thermal for it in Sept!
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      07-24-2019, 04:45 PM   #118
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I think most people convert to the 1 Day M School. IMHO you learn a lot more and come out a better driver. The M Drivers Program is a little lighter on the hardcore racing techniques but yet get to go to the Thermal track. I've done both the 1 and 2 Day M School and I highly recommend throwing in extra $$$ for the 2 Day.
Converted mine (plus extra $$$) into a "M Racetrack GT training" at the Nürburging GP track.
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I think most people convert to the 1 Day M School. IMHO you learn a lot more and come out a better driver. The M Drivers Program is a little lighter on the hardcore racing techniques but yet get to go to the Thermal track. I've done both the 1 and 2 Day M School and I highly recommend throwing in extra $$$ for the 2 Day.
Converted mine (plus extra $$$) into a "M Racetrack GT training" at the Nürburging GP track.
Wow that looks like a blast! I'd definitely do that if I lived close by!
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      07-28-2019, 01:15 PM   #120
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False I got the M-Driving school voucher on mine (had to call in a couple of times) and traded it in for the 2-Day Driving school. I'm flying down to Thermal for it in Sept!
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In Canada, there is no M-Driving school promotion for the M3/M4 CS
False I got the M-Driving school voucher on mine (had to call in a couple of times) and traded it in for the 2-Day Driving school. I'm flying down to Thermal for it in Sept!
Who did you contact? I did not receive a voucher and I purchased my CS in Montreal, Quebec, Canada last March.
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I picked up my M4 CS almost a month ago. Should I call my dealer or wait?
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I picked up my M4 CS almost a month ago. Should I call my dealer or wait?
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I just received my voucher in the mail this week. I got my M4cs in September last year, so that's 11 months after delivery. Better late than never .

I have the option of selecting South Carolina or California. I wonder if the travel costs from Montreal are covered .
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I just received my voucher in the mail this week. I got my M4cs in September last year, so that's 11 months after delivery. Better late than never .

I have the option of selecting North Carolina or California. I wonder if the travel costs from Montreal are covered .
Nope. Travel costs aren't covered.
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I just received my voucher in the mail this week. I got my M4cs in September last year, so that's 11 months after delivery. Better late than never .

I have the option of selecting North Carolina or California. I wonder if the travel costs from Montreal are covered .
*South Carolina

I would check with BMW on the expiry date on the voucher. My understanding is the expiry date is based on when the vehicle was purchased.
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*South Carolina
Indeed. Thanks for pointing it out, I fixed my OP.

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I would check with BMW on the expiry date on the voucher. My understanding is the expiry date is based on when the vehicle was purchased.
The voucher says it valid for 3 years after date of purchase .
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*South Carolina

I would check with BMW on the expiry date on the voucher. My understanding is the expiry date is based on when the vehicle was purchased.
The M Driver Package has a different expiration date since we are actually paying for it on the sticker. The free Driver Control School that I got for my last F80 is only good for a year after purchase since we don't technically pay for it.
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I received a driving school package in the mail about a month ago, so it took 10 - 11 months after the purchase of my car.

Better late than never, I have received nothing from Porsche from the purchase of a GT4 in 2016.

Looking forward to taking advantage of it when I can free up some time, hopefully it does not expire soon!

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I was surprised to see mine in the mail yesterday. Just over two months from purchase date.
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On a side note, is this transferrable to a new owner if I sell the car? Can I gift it to a family member?
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WOW...I got my M3CS a couple days ago and just seen this! I hope I get a voucher; I did the Driving experience at Circuits of the Americas last month and it was a blast!!
Can anyone confirm this program still exist?
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