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Wonka · 08-25-2009, 09:56 AM

I'll be receiving my '09 335i xDrive M Sport coupe in a few days and I'm seeking information on regular meets in Baltimore County or adjacent counties.

Thanks and I look forward to meeting the local groups.

zaxjax · 08-25-2009, 10:10 AM

Check above the thread, there is an upcoming events calendar.

I have a weekly meet in Annapolis every Thursday. We have several monthly meets in Columbia, Rockville and NoVA.

Sniz · 08-25-2009, 10:41 AM

welcome!!! You got yourself a great car. Sparks is a bit out there, but hopefully you can make it down to the Columbia meets as they are probably the best ones going.

Wonka · 08-25-2009, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by zaxjax

Check above the thread, there is an upcoming events calendar.

I have a weekly meet in Annapolis every Thursday. We have several monthly meets in Columbia, Rockville and NoVA.

That's the first that I saw the section. Thanks for the direction.

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Originally Posted by Sniz

welcome!!! You got yourself a great car. Sparks is a bit out there, but hopefully you can make it down to the Columbia meets as they are probably the best ones going.

It was a tough choice but my dealer located the car while it was in the Atlantic and re-routed it before it hit its original destination of CT. Columbia is reasonably close. When I see info on the next meet, I'll give it a shot to attend. How many cars are typically expected? What is the typical demographic? Is it solely a BMW meet or is there a mix? Is there a typical location in Columbia or is it a rotation of locations? Thanks in advance for any feedback.

Highflyr · 08-25-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Wonka

That's the first that I saw the section. Thanks for the direction.

It was a tough choice but my dealer located the car while it was in the Atlantic and re-routed it before it hit its original destination of CT. Columbia is reasonably close. When I see info on the next meet, I'll give it a shot to attend. How many cars are typically expected? What is the typical demographic? Is it solely a BMW meet or is there a mix? Is there a typical location in Columbia or is it a rotation of locations? Thanks in advance for any feedback.

The Columbia meet is on the second Thursday of every month it's held by the BMW Car Club. Usually there's about 30-50 cars depending on weather. This is pretty much a BMW meet no other makes and models really.

Welcome to the forum and hope to see you at the meets.

Spydeputy · 08-26-2009, 05:23 AM

Welcome! there are a few of us over in Harford Co. we and some owners f/ Baltimore Co. got together last spring at a pub in parkville. there has been some talk, f/ SteveMD (he organized it last time) that we do it again in early fall. so keep checking back. i grew up in Long Green, just south of Phoenix. i now live in Bel Air, not far f/ you at all. i'm always over that way. sparks is a great place to live.

will be seeing you soon, i hope.

1N54E92 · 08-26-2009, 09:46 AM

post some pictures when the car arrives.... Sparks? nice...love the back roads up there ...great for Sunday drives.... any good restaurants to hang out up there ? Hunt Valley ?

Spydeputy · 08-26-2009, 12:38 PM

closest to Sparks is "The Manor Tavern".

it's in my top 10 of local places to eat.

Wonka · 08-26-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 1ntense135i

post some pictures when the car arrives.... Sparks? nice...love the back roads up there ...great for Sunday drives.... any good restaurants to hang out up there ? Hunt Valley ?

For dates in the very local vicinity, I'd take them to Milton Inn in Sparks as well as Greystone Grill and Green Leaf in Hunt Valley. For large groups and beers and basic food, I'd typically take them to Max's in Baltimore or Hightopps Backstage Grille in Lutherville.

Spydeputy · 08-27-2009, 04:54 AM

AHHHHH hightopps. it's been a while. only been downtown though.

LiveWire · 08-27-2009, 10:12 AM

I'd be interested as well.

Wonka · 08-27-2009, 05:06 PM

My car arrived at BMW of Towson today and I'll be picking it up after 1 p.m. tomorrow. Consider me to be pumped.

1N54E92 · 08-28-2009, 09:55 AM

Wonka... check the car out carefully before you take delivery. You have to watch those valet guys. I hope you didn't get aluminum interior trim. If so , watch out for the seat belt ! DO NOT release it early. it will hit the door trim and dent it.

Wonka · 08-28-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 1ntense135i

Wonka... check the car out carefully before you take delivery. You have to watch those valet guys. I hope you didn't get aluminum interior trim. If so , watch out for the seat belt ! DO NOT release it early. it will hit the door trim and dent it.

I gave it the full 'thrice-over' as it sat in the delivery room. Its funny that you mention aluminum trim. A friend of mine recommended it as 'a must' but I opted for the dark burl. It was down to those 2 but when I saw a build sheet for my car (as 1 of 4 from which to choose), dark burl was an easy decision. As for the seat belt, I was already worried about the chrome contact point to the left side of the driver's seat. I gave it a thumb buff the first time the seat belt's metal contacted it. No chrome was hurt during the release of said belt.

Good times.

Spydeputy · 08-30-2009, 07:49 AM

where are those pix my friend ?

we know, you are to busy driving it around.
chewing up a lot of gas i bet.

remember to break her in nice!

DJtoad · 08-31-2009, 08:03 PM

I know this is an E9x forum, but are the meets for 3 series owners only or can new 5 series owners join in the fun? My future pride and joy is still on the other side of the Atlantic awaiting transport, but I'm hoping to be the happy owner of a 2010 535i w/ M Sport within the next three weeks or so. I had my heart set on a LeMans Blue 335i w/ M Sport, but it was just a bit too small. Besides, once my two boys found out the 535i had rear heated seats, it was game over.

pseto · 08-31-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DJtoad

I know this is an E9x forum, but are the meets for 3 series owners only or can new 5 series owners join in the fun? My future pride and joy is still on the other side of the Atlantic awaiting transport, but I'm hoping to be the happy owner of a 2010 535i w/ M Sport within the next three weeks or so. I had my heart set on a LeMans Blue 335i w/ M Sport, but it was just a bit too small. Besides, once my two boys found out the 535i had rear heated seats, it was game over.

all BMWs are welcomed

Sniz · 08-31-2009, 09:31 PM

enjoy the new car!!!

I demand pics. once my car is back on the road I may just have to take a ride up there. I love that area.

Spydeputy · 09-01-2009, 04:53 AM

pix pix pix !

Wonka · 09-01-2009, 07:17 AM

Ready for pick-up at BMW of Towson...

Here was my car's neighbor in the display area...

The car was moved outside...

A few seconds before I drove away from the dealer...

A good shot of the M Sport front...

Sniz · 09-01-2009, 07:55 AM

beautiful!!!

jealous

pseto · 09-01-2009, 09:40 AM

very nice...you definitely need to make it out to Champps next week

08-25-2009, 09:56 AM	#1
Wonka Racer 5 48 Rep 823 Posts Drives: '09 E92 335i xDrive M Sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MD iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 (7/21/09 build ... [8.16]	New Owner - Baltimore County Area Meets? I'll be receiving my '09 335i xDrive M Sport coupe in a few days and I'm seeking information on regular meets in Baltimore County or adjacent counties. Thanks and I look forward to meeting the local groups. __________________ Hunt Valley Horsepower Photo Timeline - August '09 to August '13
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zaxjax Major 43 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2008 Crimson Red 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Annapolis iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335i [9.00]	Check above the thread, there is an upcoming events calendar. I have a weekly meet in Annapolis every Thursday. We have several monthly meets in Columbia, Rockville and NoVA. __________________ Detailed Image
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Sniz Lieutenant General 658 Rep 10,587 Posts Drives: e92 335 - gone // e36 M3 turbo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD iTrader: (1)	welcome!!! You got yourself a great car. Sparks is a bit out there, but hopefully you can make it down to the Columbia meets as they are probably the best ones going. __________________
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Spydeputy Brigadier General 205 Rep 3,523 Posts Drives: 2015 F23 M235i/2008,E90,335xi Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The County, Maryland iTrader: (19) Garage List 2017 X5 M Sport Pac ... [0.00] 2015 M235i, F23 [0.00]	Welcome! there are a few of us over in Harford Co. we and some owners f/ Baltimore Co. got together last spring at a pub in parkville. there has been some talk, f/ SteveMD (he organized it last time) that we do it again in early fall. so keep checking back. i grew up in Long Green, just south of Phoenix. i now live in Bel Air, not far f/ you at all. i'm always over that way. sparks is a great place to live. will be seeing you soon, i hope.
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08-26-2009, 09:46 AM	#7
1N54E92 Colonel 81 Rep 2,046 Posts Drives: BSM F30 M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mid-Atlantic, USA iTrader: (4)	post some pictures when the car arrives.... Sparks? nice...love the back roads up there ...great for Sunday drives.... any good restaurants to hang out up there ? Hunt Valley ?
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Spydeputy Brigadier General 205 Rep 3,523 Posts Drives: 2015 F23 M235i/2008,E90,335xi Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The County, Maryland iTrader: (19) Garage List 2017 X5 M Sport Pac ... [0.00] 2015 M235i, F23 [0.00]	closest to Sparks is "The Manor Tavern". it's in my top 10 of local places to eat.
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08-27-2009, 04:54 AM	#10
Spydeputy Brigadier General 205 Rep 3,523 Posts Drives: 2015 F23 M235i/2008,E90,335xi Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The County, Maryland iTrader: (19) Garage List 2017 X5 M Sport Pac ... [0.00] 2015 M235i, F23 [0.00]	AHHHHH hightopps. it's been a while. only been downtown though.
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08-27-2009, 10:12 AM	#11
LiveWire Enlisted Member 0 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (0)	I'd be interested as well.
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08-27-2009, 05:06 PM	#12
Wonka Racer 5 48 Rep 823 Posts Drives: '09 E92 335i xDrive M Sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MD iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 (7/21/09 build ... [8.16]	My car arrived at BMW of Towson today and I'll be picking it up after 1 p.m. tomorrow. Consider me to be pumped. __________________ Hunt Valley Horsepower Photo Timeline - August '09 to August '13
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08-28-2009, 09:55 AM	#13
1N54E92 Colonel 81 Rep 2,046 Posts Drives: BSM F30 M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mid-Atlantic, USA iTrader: (4)	Wonka... check the car out carefully before you take delivery. You have to watch those valet guys. I hope you didn't get aluminum interior trim. If so , watch out for the seat belt ! DO NOT release it early. it will hit the door trim and dent it. Last edited by 1N54E92; 08-28-2009 at 12:51 PM..
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Spydeputy Brigadier General 205 Rep 3,523 Posts Drives: 2015 F23 M235i/2008,E90,335xi Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The County, Maryland iTrader: (19) Garage List 2017 X5 M Sport Pac ... [0.00] 2015 M235i, F23 [0.00]	where are those pix my friend ? we know, you are to busy driving it around. chewing up a lot of gas i bet. remember to break her in nice!
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08-31-2009, 08:03 PM	#16
DJtoad Captain 58 Rep 665 Posts Drives: 2010 535i M Sport Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ellicott City, MD iTrader: (2)	I know this is an E9x forum, but are the meets for 3 series owners only or can new 5 series owners join in the fun? My future pride and joy is still on the other side of the Atlantic awaiting transport, but I'm hoping to be the happy owner of a 2010 535i w/ M Sport within the next three weeks or so. I had my heart set on a LeMans Blue 335i w/ M Sport, but it was just a bit too small. Besides, once my two boys found out the 535i had rear heated seats, it was game over.
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Sniz Lieutenant General 658 Rep 10,587 Posts Drives: e92 335 - gone // e36 M3 turbo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD iTrader: (1)	enjoy the new car!!! I demand pics. once my car is back on the road I may just have to take a ride up there. I love that area. __________________
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09-01-2009, 04:53 AM	#19
Spydeputy Brigadier General 205 Rep 3,523 Posts Drives: 2015 F23 M235i/2008,E90,335xi Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The County, Maryland iTrader: (19) Garage List 2017 X5 M Sport Pac ... [0.00] 2015 M235i, F23 [0.00]	pix pix pix !
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Wonka Racer 5 48 Rep 823 Posts Drives: '09 E92 335i xDrive M Sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MD iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 (7/21/09 build ... [8.16]	Ready for pick-up at BMW of Towson... Here was my car's neighbor in the display area... The car was moved outside... A few seconds before I drove away from the dealer... A good shot of the M Sport front... __________________ Hunt Valley Horsepower Photo Timeline - August '09 to August '13
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Sniz Lieutenant General 658 Rep 10,587 Posts Drives: e92 335 - gone // e36 M3 turbo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD iTrader: (1)	beautiful!!! jealous __________________
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pseto Major General 812 Rep 7,750 Posts Drives: E92 M3 ZCP, F80 M3 ZCP- beater Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (4)	very nice...you definitely need to make it out to Champps next week __________________ Paul Seto - BMW Car Club of America President, National Capital Chapter (MD/DC/NoVA) Director, National Events ///M Chapter Become a BMW CCA member; Click HERE to join and use my member #339225 for a referral Join our NCC Facebook Page
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