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      04-14-2019, 09:20 PM   #1
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I drove a G20 330i M Sport at the BMW Ultimate Driving Experience

I just got home from the BMW Ultimate Driving Experience in New Jersey. The car I drove was a G20 330i M Sport.

They gave us a twenty minute basic driving course, and then, with an instructor, let us drive on a course they set up for us at full speed. The instructors drove to show us how it was done, then we had a few practice laps, and then two timed laps.

I can't express how great this was. I highly recommend it. If it comes to your town:

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1603117

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I did it many times before when the event came to DC. The problem was there is 3 passengers and the instructor in the car, so very time consuming until you get your turn. Hopefully they changed that now. I do it mostly for the $1000 voucher
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I signed up for the Cleveland event alert.. looking forward to it!

Was there a section where you could test drive different models?


Update: found this on YouTube. Long, but Kinda funny


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i've done this a few times. Honestly I am not a huge fan of having some SCCA driver telling me to power through this auto cross faster and faster... I don't really think its that enjoyable an experience.... the last time I did it was in a 530e and it was just like, yeah i'm never gonna drive this car like this.

That said its worthwhile to just go there, check in and get the voucher emailed to you if you are buying a car soon.
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I picked up my new car last Sat. Now I get a voucher
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dumb question: Cleveland's event hasn't been announced yet, would I still be eligible for a voucher if I picked up my car beforehand?


update: got my answer.



*$1,000 offer valid on eligible new model year 2018 and 2019 vehicles in dealer stock delivered and retailed through June 30, 2019. Models excluded are 2019 X7, 8 Series (all variants), 2018 M2 Coupe, 2019 M2 Competition, and M5 (all variants). This offer cannot be used for previously ordered or previously delivered vehicles and is only valid on delivery of in-stock vehicles. Offer valid to customers – and their family members residing within the same household, who registered and attended BMW Ultimate Driving Experience on Tour – DC event. Offer valid on final negotiated price and may be combined with other applicable BMW offers that are available at the time of purchase. Only one OL number per vehicle may be used. Offer valid towards purchase price of eligible vehicle. Only valid at participating dealers. ©2019 BMW of North America, LLC. The BMW name, model names and logo are registered trademarks.
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Very fun event indeed, and the test drives are great as well. They allow you 15 minutes to personally drive a vehicle from a select list without having someone supervise the drive. Got to test out an M240i, and since it was a press car and was already broken into, I easily could push it to the limits. A great way to fully test out a car and push it past what a normal test drive may allow you to do.
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Was there as well, car handled very well and steering was great, definitely better then outgoing model.
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I did it many times before when the event came to DC. The problem was there is 3 passengers and the instructor in the car, so very time consuming until you get your turn. Hopefully they changed that now. I do it mostly for the $1000 voucher
I received the invite today. I don't see where they are offering $1000. I did it 4 years ago and checked in at the dealer, and left. Received my $1000.
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I did it many times before when the event came to DC. The problem was there is 3 passengers and the instructor in the car, so very time consuming until you get your turn. Hopefully they changed that now. I do it mostly for the $1000 voucher
I received the invite today. I don't see where they are offering $1000. I did it 4 years ago and checked in at the dealer, and left. Received my $1000.
They mentioned it when I was at the event, a day after I received an email with the voucher information and a code to use when purchasing/leasing a new BMW to receive the $1000 credit.
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I did it many times before when the event came to DC. The problem was there is 3 passengers and the instructor in the car, so very time consuming until you get your turn. Hopefully they changed that now. I do it mostly for the $1000 voucher
I received the invite today. I don't see where they are offering $1000. I did it 4 years ago and checked in at the dealer, and left. Received my $1000.
They mentioned it when I was at the event, a day after I received an email with the voucher information and a code to use when purchasing/leasing a new BMW to receive the $1000 credit.
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They mentioned it when I was at the event, a day after I received an email with the voucher information and a code to use when purchasing/leasing a new BMW to receive the $1000 credit.
Every region is eligible for the 1K off?
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They mentioned it when I was at the event, a day after I received an email with the voucher information and a code to use when purchasing/leasing a new BMW to receive the $1000 credit.
Every region is eligible for the 1K off?
I would assume so, I believe its in the advertisement for the event as a whole. They also offer discounts for other BMW driving schools/programs if you place an order at the autocross event.
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I would assume so, I believe its in the advertisement for the event as a whole. They also offer discounts for other BMW driving schools/programs if you place an order at the autocross event.
Looks like it's only in 5 states, and I'm not driving 8 hours roundtrip or flying for what is a glorified test drive. I thought historically this was offered in more locations, so that's disappointing.
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I would assume so, I believe its in the advertisement for the event as a whole. They also offer discounts for other BMW driving schools/programs if you place an order at the autocross event.
Looks like it's only in 5 states, and I'm not driving 8 hours roundtrip or flying for what is a glorified test drive. I thought historically this was offered in more locations, so that's disappointing.
I'm sure it was, but most states already had the event last month. Theres two versions the Ultimate Driving Experience which is 5 states, and theres the UDE on Tour which has 9+ but most events already passed by now
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I'm sure it was, but most states already had the event last month. Theres two versions the Ultimate Driving Experience which is 5 states, and theres the UDE on Tour which has 9+ but most events already passed by now
They're just getting started for the season, only one event has passed (UDEOT DC) and another is currently going on (UDE NJ), still 14 more events to go.

Full UDE:
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https://udeot.bmwusa.com/site/#register
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They're just getting started for the season, only one event has passed (UDEOT DC) and another is currently going on (UDE NJ), still 14 more events to go.

Full UDE:
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