Dallas BMW drivers: best day to have a good meet and photoshoot?

Blake · 08-30-2008, 07:24 PM

in an effort to try and organize something with advance notice and with more than a few people, which day of the week is best for everyone? i figured a poll would be a nice statistical way of deciding on a day that suits most people. i'll give it a couple days then we can plan something in a week or two.

also, suggest some good spots to take pictures around dallas. we shot in las colinas today and it provided a few nice backdrops.

UltimateBMW · 08-30-2008, 11:47 PM

I'm good any night other than Thursday night as long as I have enough notice. Lunch times I'm only available on the weekend as I think most are.

Las Colinas was good for the amount of cars we had. But i think if we had many more than 3 we would get tight on parking space fast. Some of those nooks we took pictures in weren't much bigger than 3 car's worth. I'll try and think up some nice places to go. I think Thomas' friend Alex mentioned something about a parking garage?

I don't know if its too late or not, but you might want to make the poll results visible so we know who can make what times.

addy85 · 09-01-2008, 01:03 AM

only meets I can make are either saturday night Sunday

Blake · 09-01-2008, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by addy85

only meets I can make are either saturday night Sunday

call in sick

UltimateBMW · 09-01-2008, 03:48 PM

If Addy is ok with saturday night, then it looks like that is the best time. As long as everyone is willing to give up a saturday night. Or a part of it.

We still need some day time meets as well though. Sometimes getting that sun on the cars is just too nice.

Blake · 09-01-2008, 03:58 PM

saturday night =

Nucking Futs! · 09-01-2008, 04:06 PM

I'm down for Saturday. Now that the day is decided, any suggestions where to meet for both daytime & night time? If u guys/gals want to go to a parking garage then I know of one in West Plano that never gives me a hardtime when I take pics there. I don't think it'll be a problem as long as we don't have more than 10+ cars & childish antics (drifting, excessive revving, loud/obnoxious people, etc.).

Blake · 09-01-2008, 04:16 PM

i don't know if we would be able to or not, but if we could somehow to get permission to shoot at night on top of the parking garage at american airlines center, the skyline lit up behind it provides an excellent backdrop.

addy85 · 09-02-2008, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by blakepilot

i don't know if we would be able to or not, but if we could somehow to get permission to shoot at night on top of the parking garage at american airlines center, the skyline lit up behind it provides an excellent backdrop.

Give them a call and see what they say

I think if we keep it less then 10 cars we should be fine. Also i'm down for saturday night! I'm done with the whole going out and clubbing scene on saturday nights lol, been there done that and now im tied down

addy85 · 09-02-2008, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by blakepilot

call in sick

Saturday is money day

I sold five cars this past Saturday so its hard to justify taking it off for a shoot (I gotta pay for my car looool)

UltimateBMW · 09-02-2008, 08:23 AM

So here is a good question for ya...

When is the best day from your past experience to go in and haggle a good deal for a car?

aka, When are they the most hungry to sell a car? Day of the week, days of the month, etc. Whatever you can think of for BMW in specific of course.

addy85 · 09-02-2008, 10:46 AM

a tuesday or Wednesday when the weather is shitty and no ones out. If your the only customer in the dealership then thats great for you

also if they have the car on their lot thats even better

TLud · 09-02-2008, 12:59 PM

I have family in Dallas, so I'd be willing to drive up from Houston for a weekend Dallas meet after my car is delivered in early October. Saturday afternoon or evening would work best for me.

addy85 · 09-02-2008, 01:14 PM

hopefully we can set something up

UltimateBMW · 09-02-2008, 01:41 PM

Thanks for the tip addy! Maybe the hurricane will hit us and I can get invoice on an '09!

I kidd, I kidd.

addy85 · 09-02-2008, 03:17 PM

LOL you never know

Blake · 09-02-2008, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UltimateBMW

So here is a good question for ya...

When is the best day from your past experience to go in and haggle a good deal for a car?

aka, When are they the most hungry to sell a car? Day of the week, days of the month, etc. Whatever you can think of for BMW in specific of course.

uh oh, you rode in the m3 now you've got the itch! been there, done that!

UltimateBMW · 09-02-2008, 05:45 PM

Oh, I've had the itch for quite some time now.

Its just finally about the right time to talk $$$$ with a dealership. See if I can get a good deal on a '09 before new years hits.

Your car is insane though. 8k rpm =

Blake · 09-02-2008, 08:36 PM

or steal an 08. a 6mt from dealer stock might yield a pretty sweet deal.

addy85 · 09-02-2008, 09:18 PM

If your serious about getting one let me know, I got a buddy who works at a bmw store in Lubbock

Mack211 · 09-02-2008, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by addy85

If your serious about getting one let me know, I got a buddy who works at a bmw store in Lubbock

Damn Addy you seem to have the connections. Know anyone at a Nissan dealership? I am getting my girl a new Nissan Murano for Christmas.

BMW_TT · 09-02-2008, 10:30 PM

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View Poll Results: Which day of the week is best?
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Saturday	11	91.67%
Sunday	1	8.33%
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08-30-2008, 11:47 PM	#2
UltimateBMW Brigadier General 399 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: MP4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South iTrader: (0)	I'm good any night other than Thursday night as long as I have enough notice. Lunch times I'm only available on the weekend as I think most are. Las Colinas was good for the amount of cars we had. But i think if we had many more than 3 we would get tight on parking space fast. Some of those nooks we took pictures in weren't much bigger than 3 car's worth. I'll try and think up some nice places to go. I think Thomas' friend Alex mentioned something about a parking garage? I don't know if its too late or not, but you might want to make the poll results visible so we know who can make what times. __________________
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09-01-2008, 01:03 AM	#3
addy85 Got beef? 138 Rep 3,646 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Arlington Texas iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	only meets I can make are either saturday night Sunday __________________ Special Thanks to AU335
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UltimateBMW Brigadier General 399 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: MP4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South iTrader: (0)	If Addy is ok with saturday night, then it looks like that is the best time. As long as everyone is willing to give up a saturday night. Or a part of it. We still need some day time meets as well though. Sometimes getting that sun on the cars is just too nice. __________________
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09-02-2008, 08:23 AM	#11
UltimateBMW Brigadier General 399 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: MP4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South iTrader: (0)	So here is a good question for ya... When is the best day from your past experience to go in and haggle a good deal for a car? aka, When are they the most hungry to sell a car? Day of the week, days of the month, etc. Whatever you can think of for BMW in specific of course. __________________
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09-02-2008, 10:46 AM	#12
addy85 Got beef? 138 Rep 3,646 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Arlington Texas iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	a tuesday or Wednesday when the weather is shitty and no ones out. If your the only customer in the dealership then thats great for you also if they have the car on their lot thats even better __________________ Special Thanks to AU335
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09-02-2008, 12:59 PM	#13
TLud Colonel 108 Rep 2,279 Posts Drives: '12 Golf R Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (3)	I have family in Dallas, so I'd be willing to drive up from Houston for a weekend Dallas meet after my car is delivered in early October. Saturday afternoon or evening would work best for me.
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09-02-2008, 01:14 PM	#14
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UltimateBMW Brigadier General 399 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: MP4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the tip addy! Maybe the hurricane will hit us and I can get invoice on an '09! I kidd, I kidd. __________________
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09-02-2008, 05:45 PM	#18
UltimateBMW Brigadier General 399 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: MP4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South iTrader: (0)	Oh, I've had the itch for quite some time now. Its just finally about the right time to talk $$$$ with a dealership. See if I can get a good deal on a '09 before new years hits. Your car is insane though. 8k rpm = __________________
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Blake Banned 752 Rep 4,649 Posts Drives: Chevy Aveo Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parent's Basement iTrader: (7)	or steal an 08. a 6mt from dealer stock might yield a pretty sweet deal.
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addy85 Got beef? 138 Rep 3,646 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Arlington Texas iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	If your serious about getting one let me know, I got a buddy who works at a bmw store in Lubbock __________________ Special Thanks to AU335
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