One Day M School Advice

Untdrums · 05-22-2018, 06:39 PM

A few months ago I leased my 5th BMW and received a voucher/coupon for a car control school and 2 nights hotel in either SC or CA. I've been to Thermal a few years ago for an M track drive so I wanted to possibly see the museum and factory in SC even though they might be closed. I've booked July 1, 2018.

Can anyone give me advice on:
1) getting to and from the airport to the Greenville Marriott? (I'll be flying in around 2:30 PM and leaving 2 days later)
2) things I should do/see in Greenville the evening that I arrive?
3) how to get to the driving school in the AM? (I think they come pick me up right?)
4) advice in booking a tour of the factory and museum?

Is there anything else I should know? I'm definitely a novice driver but an advanced car nerd and enthusiast. My driving school experience includes:
-2 BMW UDE's where I did autocross events in a 328d and 428i GC and then last summer in a 540i
-1 M track drive at Thermal for 2-3 hours. I was the only one signed up so I had the track and instructor (Dave) to myself.
-1 2 hour session in a Cayman S at the Porsche Experience center in Carson, CA

My museum/factory experience has been taking Euro Delivery on my 2015 M235i.

BEM-S4 · 05-23-2018, 02:05 AM

1&3 talk to the hotel they have a shuttle that will get you to and from airport then they do a shuttle ru n to and from school each day.

paul e · 05-23-2018, 10:11 AM

I would advise you to do what I did with my complimentary one day driving school.....upgrade to the two day. Sure, you’ll have to $ up for the extra day at the school and hotel room....you won’t regret it.

GT3 Tim · 05-23-2018, 10:42 AM

I can't help you with the logistics.

As for the "school" part or it, just have fun!

BEM-S4 · 05-23-2018, 10:50 AM

Food Trappe Door and Roost are very good. Drinks Sip rooftop whiskey lounge. Dark Corner Distillery has tastings as well and you can shop for things to take home.

MacklinUSOB · 05-23-2018, 10:59 AM

I made the mistake of waiting to register for Monticello when it went live... now every spot is full.

Shoot me.

05-22-2018, 06:39 PM	#1
Untdrums Private First Class 76 Rep 132 Posts Drives: '18 440i GC, '15 i3 REX Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: DFW iTrader: (1)	One Day M School Advice A few months ago I leased my 5th BMW and received a voucher/coupon for a car control school and 2 nights hotel in either SC or CA. I've been to Thermal a few years ago for an M track drive so I wanted to possibly see the museum and factory in SC even though they might be closed. I've booked July 1, 2018. Can anyone give me advice on: 1) getting to and from the airport to the Greenville Marriott? (I'll be flying in around 2:30 PM and leaving 2 days later) 2) things I should do/see in Greenville the evening that I arrive? 3) how to get to the driving school in the AM? (I think they come pick me up right?) 4) advice in booking a tour of the factory and museum? Is there anything else I should know? I'm definitely a novice driver but an advanced car nerd and enthusiast. My driving school experience includes: -2 BMW UDE's where I did autocross events in a 328d and 428i GC and then last summer in a 540i -1 M track drive at Thermal for 2-3 hours. I was the only one signed up so I had the track and instructor (Dave) to myself. -1 2 hour session in a Cayman S at the Porsche Experience center in Carson, CA My museum/factory experience has been taking Euro Delivery on my 2015 M235i. Attached Images __________________ 2019 CW i3s BEV 2018 EB 440i Gran Coupe 2015 SO i3 REX lease return 2015 EB M235i Euro Delivery 11/26/2014 lease return 2014 MG X1 sDrive 28i MSport lease return 2011 BS 335d sold
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BEM-S4 Major General 4516 Rep 8,942 Posts Drives: Dinan M235, Dinan Sport Wagon Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (5)	1&3 talk to the hotel they have a shuttle that will get you to and from airport then they do a shuttle ru n to and from school each day. __________________ 2022 Macan S 2016 F31 328i xDrive Sport Wagon 2006 E46 330ci ZHP Convertible
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paul e Captain 420 Rep 842 Posts Drives: 340i xDrive 6MT Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0)	I would advise you to do what I did with my complimentary one day driving school.....upgrade to the two day. Sure, you’ll have to $ up for the extra day at the school and hotel room....you won’t regret it.
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GT3 Tim Moderator 94 Rep 1,920 Posts Drives: 2014 MB E63S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	I can't help you with the logistics. As for the "school" part or it, just have fun! __________________ Tim <--- apparently likes "3" cars 2014 E63S -- The Rocket 2014 F30 328i -- Kids car 2008 E90 M3 -- Sold 2004 GT3 -- Sold 1997 M3/4 -- Sold 1995 M3 -- Sold
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BEM-S4 Major General 4516 Rep 8,942 Posts Drives: Dinan M235, Dinan Sport Wagon Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (5)	Food Trappe Door and Roost are very good. Drinks Sip rooftop whiskey lounge. Dark Corner Distillery has tastings as well and you can shop for things to take home. __________________ 2022 Macan S 2016 F31 328i xDrive Sport Wagon 2006 E46 330ci ZHP Convertible
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MacklinUSOB Captain 518 Rep 891 Posts Drives: f30 328i 6MT Sport Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	I made the mistake of waiting to register for Monticello when it went live... now every spot is full. Shoot me. __________________ 328i RWD \| MW on CRed Slick Top \| 6MT \| BM3 \| MPE \| GPlus FMIC \| CSF Radiator \| Millway Street Camber Plates & Monoballs \| KW V2 6k/18k Swift Springs \| F80 LCA/TS \| SPL Bump Steer Kit \| APEX SM-10 \| R-S4 \| DS2500 \| RBF600 \| SS Lines \| Past: E36 328is & E38 740i
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