BMW Ultimate Drive......

K330i · 08-14-2008, 12:02 PM

i looked at as one of those "once in a lifetime" chances to drive an Alpina B7 and if i don't start making some serious cash the new M3.

so i said what the heck and signed up. it's for a good cause and doesn't cost a thing.

drove both ends of the spectrum-------------

M3:

just over the top....they could make a cd with the sound of that motor and it would sell.

B7: big, smooth and pulls hard past 60...up past 120

For 2008, the cars include:

X6(signature vehicle, transport only)

Z4 Coupe 3.0si
Z4 Roadster 3.0si
128 Convertible
135 Coupe
135 Convertible
328xi Sedan
328i Convertible
335i Coupe
335i Convertible
M3 Coupe
528xi Sedan
535i Sedan
535xi Sports Wagon
550i Sedan
650i Coupe
650i Convertible
750Li Sedan
760Li Sedan
Alpina B7
X3 3.0si
X5 3.0si
X5 4.8i
X6 xDrive35i
X6 xDrive50i

they are headed to the carolinas next so check it out......

E90Brian · 08-14-2008, 12:32 PM

I drove that same B7 several weeks ago and, at that time at least, it pulled hard past zero to 150. Unfortunately, the M3's transmission was temporarily shot and it was out of the lineup.

txusa03 · 08-14-2008, 12:59 PM

where do you find the ultimate drive schedule...or anyone knows if or when the ultimate drive will stop in houston, tx in 2008?

BMW Ultimately needs to release the schedule of the locations

darkphantom · 08-14-2008, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txusa03

where do you find the ultimate drive schedule...or anyone knows if or when the ultimate drive will stop in houston, tx in 2008?

BMW Ultimately needs to release the schedule of the locations

funny how we both live on earth, yet are surprisingly in the same city

raceyBMW · 08-14-2008, 01:29 PM

Google is your friend

http://cms.komen.org/Komen/NewsEvent...vent/index.htm

Edit: Doesn't look like the Ultimate Drive is coming to Texas, or Colorado for that matter

simp0man · 08-14-2008, 01:31 PM

Wouldn't mind doing something like that for a good cause.

txusa03 · 08-14-2008, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkphantom

funny how we both live on earth, yet are surprisingly in the same city

You mean "Houston we have a problem".

Sorry for

back to the topic...

darkphantom · 08-14-2008, 03:05 PM

I wonder how the B7 compares to the 760li in terms of power, maybe even just a general comparo

1985mb · 08-14-2008, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raceyBMW

Google is your friend

http://cms.komen.org/Komen/NewsEvent...vent/index.htm

Edit: Doesn't look like the Ultimate Drive is coming to Texas, or Colorado for that matter

Thanks, checked the link for sites/dates..... there are some Northeast ones coming up. Any eligibility rules?

E90Brian · 08-14-2008, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkphantom

I wonder how the B7 compares to the 760li in terms of power, maybe even just a general comparo

Use the Internet Luke.

E90Brian · 08-14-2008, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1985mb

Thanks, checked the link for sites/dates..... there are some Northeast ones coming up. Any eligibility rules?

Yeah, if you're under 25 they won't turn you loose in a B7, M3 or 550i (may be others too).

methodtim · 08-14-2008, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkphantom

I wonder how the B7 compares to the 760li in terms of power, maybe even just a general comparo

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90Brian

Use the Internet Luke.

Dark is too lazy to click on links that have been provided for him. What makes you think he'd actually go to the Internet?

darkphantom · 08-14-2008, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by methodtim

Dark is too lazy to click on links that have been provided for him. What makes you think he'd actually go to the Internet?

why would I click on link's? the information should appear before my eyes when I think about it.....

scollins · 08-14-2008, 04:49 PM

The Ultimate Drive came through the PNW back in mid June. I had signed up to drive the M3 and a Z4. But about 1 week before they were to be in the area, I got a call saying that the M3 was out for servicing and wouldn't be available.

I think they even said the Z4 wasn't going to be available either. Of course, by this time everything else had already been reserved, but they said I could head down and hang out and if an opening came up on a car I would like to drive, they'd do their best. Screw that.

Obviously people trashed the M3 pretty good. I believe the transmission broke (6MT) but I'm not exactly sure.

Oh, and this has been going on for quite some time. Texas was covered way back in April. The full route map can be found here:
http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...Komen/Map.aspx

You can register through BMW's website too.

1985mb · 08-14-2008, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scollins

I believe the transmission broke (6MT) but I'm not exactly sure.

PS: Just checked the sites for a couple dates near NYC; registration for those doesn't begin 'til late Aug

Joonsup · 08-14-2008, 06:01 PM

those handicap parking violations can cost more than 300 bucks. ouch!

scollins · 08-14-2008, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1985mb

PS: Just checked the sites for a couple dates near NYC; registration for those doesn't begin 'til late Aug

It should give you the date that registration opens for the locations near you. So if it says "August 27", then log on the website at 12:00 AM on August 27 to get the best selection of cars and time slots. So be at your computer at 11:59 PM on August 26th. (Just an example for the dates.)

SCA · 08-15-2008, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K330i

i looked at as one of those "once in a lifetime" chances to drive an Alpina B7 and if i don't start making some serious cash the new M3.

so i said what the heck and signed up. it's for a good cause and doesn't cost a thing.

drove both ends of the spectrum-------------

M3:

just over the top....they could make a cd with the sound of that motor and it would sell.

B7: big, smooth and pulls hard past 60...up past 120

For 2008, the cars include:

X6(signature vehicle, transport only)

Z4 Coupe 3.0si
Z4 Roadster 3.0si
128 Convertible
135 Coupe
135 Convertible
328xi Sedan
328i Convertible
335i Coupe
335i Convertible
M3 Coupe
528xi Sedan
535i Sedan
535xi Sports Wagon
550i Sedan
650i Coupe
650i Convertible
750Li Sedan
760Li Sedan
Alpina B7
X3 3.0si
X5 3.0si
X5 4.8i
X6 xDrive35i
X6 xDrive50i

they are headed to the carolinas next so check it out......

Knoxville @ Grayson... We were there. Drove the 135i Coupe and the M3.

anerbe · 08-15-2008, 07:57 AM

isn't the 335D in the lineup? Friend signed up for it end of August

magid · 08-15-2008, 10:01 AM

How far ahead of time do you have to sign up?

hwrdcur · 08-15-2008, 01:10 PM

That poor M3, the clutch was gone when they got here also, 2 months ago in Modesto.

flipmde786 · 08-16-2008, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90Brian

Yeah, if you're under 25 they won't turn you loose in a B7, M3 or 550i (may be others too).

I remember last year they said anything twin turbo or v8 is out for people under 25..

On another thread someone said you have to be 30 for M3 and B7.

I dont know why BMW doesn't clearly print these age requirements on the website when you sign up.

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K330i Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 241 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Tennessee iTrader: (2)	BMW Ultimate Drive...... i looked at as one of those "once in a lifetime" chances to drive an Alpina B7 and if i don't start making some serious cash the new M3. so i said what the heck and signed up. it's for a good cause and doesn't cost a thing. drove both ends of the spectrum------------- M3: just over the top....they could make a cd with the sound of that motor and it would sell. B7: big, smooth and pulls hard past 60...up past 120 For 2008, the cars include: X6(signature vehicle, transport only) Z4 Coupe 3.0si Z4 Roadster 3.0si 128 Convertible 135 Coupe 135 Convertible 328xi Sedan 328i Convertible 335i Coupe 335i Convertible M3 Coupe 528xi Sedan 535i Sedan 535xi Sports Wagon 550i Sedan 650i Coupe 650i Convertible 750Li Sedan 760Li Sedan Alpina B7 X3 3.0si X5 3.0si X5 4.8i X6 xDrive35i X6 xDrive50i they are headed to the carolinas next so check it out......
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scollins Bootleggin' 'n Gunrunnin' 137 Rep 2,372 Posts Drives: 2024 X3 M40i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (3)	The Ultimate Drive came through the PNW back in mid June. I had signed up to drive the M3 and a Z4. But about 1 week before they were to be in the area, I got a call saying that the M3 was out for servicing and wouldn't be available. I think they even said the Z4 wasn't going to be available either. Of course, by this time everything else had already been reserved, but they said I could head down and hang out and if an opening came up on a car I would like to drive, they'd do their best. Screw that. Obviously people trashed the M3 pretty good. I believe the transmission broke (6MT) but I'm not exactly sure. Oh, and this has been going on for quite some time. Texas was covered way back in April. The full route map can be found here: http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...Komen/Map.aspx You can register through BMW's website too. __________________ Scott 2024 G01 X3 M40i, Brooklyn Grey Metallic /// 2015 F15 X5 35i, Space Gray Metallic, 99K miles /// 2013 F30 320xi, Mojave Metallic, 112k miles 2019 Ford F450 STX, Oxford White 2013 Ducati Multistrada Touring S, Red
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