BMW Ultimate Drive

itznin · 03-15-2006, 08:01 AM

I hope this isn't a repost, but if it isn't I think it should be a sticky.

This is an event to sponser the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

http://www.bmwusa.com/BmwExperience/...Programs/UDSK/

Cory1000 · 03-15-2006, 08:11 AM

I just signed up at DeSimone BMW for 4/7/06!

itznin · 03-15-2006, 09:16 AM

No registration until tomorrow for me, says 3/16/06 is the designated time.

I will be on it first thing tomorrow morning.

CnoteMD · 03-15-2006, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by itznin

No registration until tomorrow for me, says 3/16/06 is the designated time.

I will be on it first thing tomorrow morning.

They had one of these last year. I guess there were a lot of people like you registering early. I found out after recieving a post card in the mail. I immediately tried to register, but all they had left were a few X3's.

dom1 · 03-15-2006, 08:44 PM

I did this last year and it was a blast. They had a couple of E90s, a couple of 5s, a 6 and a 7 series, as well as X3 and X5. I drove both Xs since the wait was too long for the other cars. They also had setup a track with cones in the parking lot of Gillete Stadium (where the Pats play) and had a 330i, A4, and G35. We got divided into teams of 3 and had a professional driver riding with us to test drive the 3 cars as fast as we could. It was sick :rocks: . Needless to say, I loved the 3 series and got it.

I don't know if it's the same around the country, but it's something that I HIGHLY recommend since you drive BMWs and help a great cause.

Oz · 03-15-2006, 08:50 PM

I am going to try to sign up for this tomorrow morning

Cory1000 · 04-03-2006, 09:50 AM

Anyone else sign up for this event. Im at DeSimone this friday the 7th. At 4pm I have a Z4 and at 5pm a 650

no1sportz · 04-03-2006, 11:44 AM

A silver Z4 passed me a few weeks ago with the huge pink bow graphics. I am assuming this is what that car was participating in?? Pretty cool!

Oz · 04-03-2006, 11:49 AM

I signed up for Z4 between 4pm-6pm April 25th at Paul Miller..Anybody else?

GG_The_Fly · 04-03-2006, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Oz

I signed up for Z4 between 4pm-6pm April 25th at Paul Miller..Anybody else?

Wish I knew about this in time to get a 650!!

Cory1000 · 04-03-2006, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GG_The_Fly

Wish I knew about this in time to get a 650!!

did you check all the dealers around in the area?

TYW · 04-03-2006, 01:54 PM

Z4 - Flemington BMW - 4/19 .............

bpbenda · 04-03-2006, 02:25 PM

So, are we required to make a tax-free contribution in order to participate in this event or does BMW make the contribution on our behalf? Is the point here to display BMWs around town with big pink ribbons on the side to show that they support the cause?

Cory1000 · 04-03-2006, 02:35 PM

its free, they donate for every mile you drive... im sure they will have stuff there to buy in pink or to doneate $$. either way, its still worth it to drive a great car and help a great cause.

larryn · 04-03-2006, 02:43 PM

I bought a really nice "Drive for the Cure" BMW polo shirt, in blue, last year at the event, for cheap. They do have a donation box there too, but don;t push it. They really want you to just drive the cars.. the more miles, the more $$ to the fund.

bpbenda · 04-03-2006, 02:45 PM

How long is the test drive? Do you have to bring it back same day?

Cory1000 · 04-03-2006, 02:46 PM

you get an hour per car and you can sign up for 2 of them..

bpbenda · 04-03-2006, 02:53 PM

Sweet, thanks.

larryn · 04-03-2006, 06:43 PM

They set up directions for a pre-determined route around here, give you a laminated copy of the directions, and send you on your way. They have the same car going out every 30 minutes around here, and the sign-ups for each car on BMWUSA.com were for every half hour.

You were only allowed to reserve two cars online, when initially signing up. However, they really encourage you to keep taking cars out, if any are sitting there. They truly are focused on having the most number of miles on each car. Plus, they are probably indirectly selling cars, or keeping people interested in the marque.

dom1 · 04-03-2006, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Cory1000

you get an hour per car and you can sign up for 2 of them..

That really depends on where you participate and how many people are. When I did it, you could sign up for as many cars as you could drive.

MonacoBlueNJ · 04-03-2006, 07:42 PM

Flemington, 4/19 5:00

Oz · 04-03-2006, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GG_The_Fly

Wish I knew about this in time to get a 650!!

I had the opportunity to sign up for a 650, 550, and 750Li but couldn't because I am under 25 years old!

03-15-2006, 08:01 AM	#1
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03-15-2006, 09:16 AM	#3
itznin Captain 26 Rep 679 Posts Drives: 2013 F30 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North NJ iTrader: (2)	No registration until tomorrow for me, says 3/16/06 is the designated time. I will be on it first thing tomorrow morning.
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dom1 Private First Class 10 Rep 163 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Methuen, MA iTrader: (0)	I did this last year and it was a blast. They had a couple of E90s, a couple of 5s, a 6 and a 7 series, as well as X3 and X5. I drove both Xs since the wait was too long for the other cars. They also had setup a track with cones in the parking lot of Gillete Stadium (where the Pats play) and had a 330i, A4, and G35. We got divided into teams of 3 and had a professional driver riding with us to test drive the 3 cars as fast as we could. It was sick :rocks: . Needless to say, I loved the 3 series and got it. I don't know if it's the same around the country, but it's something that I HIGHLY recommend since you drive BMWs and help a great cause. __________________ 2006 330xi MB, Terra, Burl Walnut, Auto, PP, Nav, Heated Seats, SP w/18in 2002 Acura MDX - wife's ride 2000 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4x4 - wife's SUV retired after 120K miles and lots of problems 1994 Pontiac Sunbird 4 cyl. - retired after 170K miles
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Cory1000 God 30 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Anyone else sign up for this event. Im at DeSimone this friday the 7th. At 4pm I have a Z4 and at 5pm a 650
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no1sportz Private First Class 3 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	A silver Z4 passed me a few weeks ago with the huge pink bow graphics. I am assuming this is what that car was participating in?? Pretty cool! __________________ 08 335i Black Sapphire...current 07 335i TiAg...gone 06 330i TiAg...gone 05 ///M3 Imola/Black...gone 04 ///M3 Carbon Black...gone
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Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I signed up for Z4 between 4pm-6pm April 25th at Paul Miller..Anybody else? __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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04-03-2006, 01:54 PM	#12
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04-03-2006, 02:25 PM	#13
bpbenda Private First Class 16 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	So, are we required to make a tax-free contribution in order to participate in this event or does BMW make the contribution on our behalf? Is the point here to display BMWs around town with big pink ribbons on the side to show that they support the cause?
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04-03-2006, 02:35 PM	#14
Cory1000 God 30 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	its free, they donate for every mile you drive... im sure they will have stuff there to buy in pink or to doneate $$. either way, its still worth it to drive a great car and help a great cause.
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larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	I bought a really nice "Drive for the Cure" BMW polo shirt, in blue, last year at the event, for cheap. They do have a donation box there too, but don;t push it. They really want you to just drive the cars.. the more miles, the more $$ to the fund.
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04-03-2006, 02:45 PM	#16
bpbenda Private First Class 16 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	How long is the test drive? Do you have to bring it back same day?
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04-03-2006, 02:46 PM	#17
Cory1000 God 30 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	you get an hour per car and you can sign up for 2 of them..
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bpbenda Private First Class 16 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	Sweet, thanks.
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larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	They set up directions for a pre-determined route around here, give you a laminated copy of the directions, and send you on your way. They have the same car going out every 30 minutes around here, and the sign-ups for each car on BMWUSA.com were for every half hour. You were only allowed to reserve two cars online, when initially signing up. However, they really encourage you to keep taking cars out, if any are sitting there. They truly are focused on having the most number of miles on each car. Plus, they are probably indirectly selling cars, or keeping people interested in the marque.
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