2007 E92 328i: PCD Experience & First Impressions

NPDAN · 05-01-2007, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by hannibal1209b

Ok, I need some serious help! After reading Steve's write up yesterday, I had a very vivid dream about my upcoming PCD! It was so real.....and then I woke up this mornng and realized that it was only May 1st!!!!

I need to find something else to do to occupy my mind for the next month. This constant reading the board and calling to check on my status can't be healthy!

AAAARRRGGGHHHHH!!!! Where's my car??????!!!!!! Thanks Steve! Now I'm more obsessed than ever!

Just start buying your mods. that'll keep you busy...

MoreCowbell · 05-01-2007, 10:12 AM

Solid write up!!! Thanks!!!

hannibal1209b · 05-01-2007, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

Luckily for him, Steve had total insanity to occupy his mind!

Have you considered lying in the fetal position and muttering to yourself? That works for a lot of us.

I tried that before, but then my boss came over and said that I needed to shut the hell up!

willwin2day · 05-01-2007, 02:53 PM

Steve:

Great write-up! As you might imagine, I NEVER have a bad day while working at the Performance Center....Just some days are better than others. Thanks to you, this was one of those better days! It is always great to see someone from one of the Boards. Take care, Donnie

LEDZEP · 05-01-2007, 03:04 PM

Hey... what's with all the winning going on down at the PC? Y'all have some very optimistic usernames!

I have never heard of anyone having a less than great experience taking delivery at the PC... and that is saying a lot about the quality of the program and the great staff there! I was this close (thumb and forefinger about 1/8" apart) from doing PCD with this car.... I think I MUST do it next time!

gongtowjai · 05-02-2007, 09:27 PM

Congrats Steve....its funny that after I debadged my car, I was thinking how I can rearrange the numbers. 533i to fool the 5 guys.

KevinC · 05-03-2007, 01:27 AM

Beautiful car, and PCD is the shiznit if practical. I didn't get to see the museum when I visited, due to shutdown for changeover to new X5 production. I need to go back!

I have just one question - all you guys who are actually liking dinner at the Greenville Marriott, what the heck are you having? I stay at that place about 6 times a year (was there last night in fact) and every single meal I've had there as been marginal at best!

tommydogsdad · 05-03-2007, 01:33 AM

Congratulations on both your new rides! It's great that you had the chance to meet up and share your stories!!

Gort · 05-03-2007, 11:11 AM

Great ride and thanks for the time it must have took to assemble that post. Mrs. STE92VE looks happy with the new ride in the pics as well.

HereAgain · 05-03-2007, 11:21 AM

Fantastic write-up and photos on you PDC experience and meeting your local serial killer as well!

I almost makes me wish I lived on the east coast.

Almost.

LEDZEP · 05-03-2007, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by KevinC

I have just one question - all you guys who are actually liking dinner at the Greenville Marriott, what the heck are you having? I stay at that place about 6 times a year (was there last night in fact) and every single meal I've had there as been marginal at best!

I think the flavor and ambiance is enhanced by the fact that they know tomorrow is the long awaited delivery date and that BMW is buying the meal.

Hot dogs always taste better at the ball park... but they are the same crap you can get at the supermarket.

HereAgain · 05-03-2007, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by KevinC

Beautiful car, and PCD is the shiznit if practical. I didn't get to see the museum when I visited, due to shutdown for changeover to new X5 production. I need to go back!

I have just one question - all you guys who are actually liking dinner at the Greenville Marriott, what the heck are you having? I stay at that place about 6 times a year (was there last night in fact) and every single meal I've had there as been marginal at best!

I know this is off topic but I cannot resist. I worked in upper management for Marriott for 19 years and the food is, as KevinC noted, marginal at best. Fifteen years ago they actually took pride in the food they severed and had chefs that prepared the food on premises, but that cost them too much money. The food has come from cans now for many years. Marriott's larger hotels like the Marqui's and the resorts still have chefs, but the smaller properties do not. I spent a week at the Marriott in Waikiki a month ago and the food in the "Marriott" restaurants there sucked too though.

I-Won-Today · 05-03-2007, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

Hey... what's with all the winning going on down at the PC? Y'all have some very optimistic usernames!

I have never heard of anyone having a less than great experience taking delivery at the PC... and that is saying a lot about the quality of the program and the great staff there! I was this close (thumb and forefinger about 1/8" apart) from doing PCD with this car.... I think I MUST do it next time!

We get very competitive here on the course, hence the names. Donnie thought he willwin2day, unfortunately I-Won-Today

Regarding the food at the Marriott. They do have a full time chef there. They prepare a special menu for our guest and events that we host there. I don't think most of our menu choices are on their regular menu (at least it wasn't back in December of 2006). But as LedZep mentioned, the enviroment to which you are eating to makes a world of difference.

STE92VE · 05-03-2007, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Gort

Great ride and thanks for the time it must have took to assemble that post. Mrs. STE92VE looks happy with the new ride in the pics as well.

It was my pleasure, even if I was getting lots of crap from fellow board members that it was taking so long to post after I got home!
As a matter a fact, I purposely told the Mrs. to smile, because I remembered how when LZ picked up his new ride, the commentary was this:

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Originally Posted by KevinC

I have just one question - all you guys who are actually liking dinner at the Greenville Marriott, what the heck are you having? I stay at that place about 6 times a year (was there last night in fact) and every single meal I've had there as been marginal at best!

As Jonathan mentioned, there is a special BMW Performance Delivery menu, but those same items are on their regular menu. My wife and I had the filet mignon, which was very good and another delivery guest had the catch of the day which was swordfish. Also very good was his comment.

hannibal1209b · 05-03-2007, 02:30 PM

I keep reading about everyones' fabulous PCD experience and it makes me drool!

I want my PCD and I want it NOW! So, Donnie and Johnathan need to go over to Bremerhaven, get my car, and get it ready! I will be there on Monday to get it. No more of this June 14th crap! I WANT MY CAR!!!!!!

.......okay, I'm good now. Thankls for letting me vent

TonyLukes3 · 05-03-2007, 03:06 PM

Congratulations Steve! That sounds like it was an amazing experience, I'm really hoping I'll be able to do either that or European delivery on my next try. Thanks for all your insight & help along the way - I'm sure I'll be bugging you again the next time around

Be careful with her and have a blast

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willwin2day Private First Class 79 Rep 124 Posts Drives: all BMWs Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Steve: Great write-up! As you might imagine, I NEVER have a bad day while working at the Performance Center....Just some days are better than others. Thanks to you, this was one of those better days! It is always great to see someone from one of the Boards. Take care, Donnie
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HereAgain Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 297 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Aztlan iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Fantastic write-up and photos on you PDC experience and meeting your local serial killer as well! I almost makes me wish I lived on the east coast. Almost. __________________ "I'll tell you what war is all about, you've got to kill people, and when you've killed enough they stop fighting." - Gen. Curtis LeMay
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05-03-2007, 02:30 PM	#59
hannibal1209b Private First Class 1 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i (On Order) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA iTrader: (0)	I keep reading about everyones' fabulous PCD experience and it makes me drool! I want my PCD and I want it NOW! So, Donnie and Johnathan need to go over to Bremerhaven, get my car, and get it ready! I will be there on Monday to get it. No more of this June 14th crap! I WANT MY CAR!!!!!! .......okay, I'm good now. Thankls for letting me vent __________________ On Order E92 335i Black Sapphire - Black Dakota Leather - Dark Burl Walnut (supposed to be Brushed Aluminum) - 6MT - ZSP - ZPP - ZCW - 6FL - Ordered 2/16/07 - Production Number Rec'd 3/14/07 -Entered Production 4/20/07 - Production Complete 4/27/07 - In Transit (Freedom) 5/08/07 - Delivered to PC 5/31/07 -Confirmed PCD 6/14/07
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05-03-2007, 03:06 PM	#60
TonyLukes3 First Lieutenant 19 Rep 346 Posts Drives: '02 Z3 3.0i Roadster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	Congratulations Steve! That sounds like it was an amazing experience, I'm really hoping I'll be able to do either that or European delivery on my next try. Thanks for all your insight & help along the way - I'm sure I'll be bugging you again the next time around Be careful with her and have a blast __________________ ~ Sal ~ Arrivederci e92...
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