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ase2dais · 03-12-2006, 05:06 AM

Ever want to test drive any of your favorite BMW for as long as you want without the pressure of the car salesman watching and annoying you? ....Well maybe this is your chance.

You can come celebrate BMW's and Komen Breast Cancer Foundation10th Anniversary of The Ultimate Drive®, and drive a new BMW vehicle of your choice.

You can choose any 2006 3 Series or the luxurious 7 Series, or better yet take them both out for a thrilling test drive! For every mile you drive BMW will donate $1 on your behalf to Komen.

To reserve your favorite BMW, click on the Registration link http://www.bmwusa.com/bmwexperience/...gistration.htm or call toll-free 1-877-4-A-DRIVE

When can you find a better time to practice your drifting and clutch work, while burning rubber. i kid !

KL2DC · 03-12-2006, 07:25 AM

I signed up for the 03/21 event at my dealer (Passport) ... booked me a 650CiC and the new Z4 3.0iS. Looking forward to some fun

md37793 · 03-12-2006, 09:21 AM

I did this last year! It was great!

shimshimhada · 03-12-2006, 01:21 PM

lol, I tried registrating before, only to discover that you had to be 21. Also, all of the cars are autotragic, if I recall correctly.

mmeads · 03-12-2006, 09:40 PM

Ahw. SO FUN.

I've done it the past 3 years! If it's in your area, you have to sign up!

sdorn · 03-12-2006, 09:49 PM

I checked on it, but it said I couldn't register until sometime in May.

Oz · 03-12-2006, 09:51 PM

Thanks for the info! I checked for one in my area but it said I can not register until 3/21..I would like to do this thing if it's a sunday

younghov85 · 03-13-2006, 12:31 AM

I hate u guys! SIKE. But man all i was left with was a 330i and an X5. I wanted a 650i so BAD!!! Oh well, but i have to drive al the way out to annapolis too, such a blower.

BMW F22 · 03-13-2006, 01:14 AM

That's an awesome way to raise money. The Ultimate Driving Machine is raising money for the ultimate cause. ^^

Muttley · 03-13-2006, 11:46 PM

Whats entailed on this , do you have to take a certain route? How long do you get to drive the car..?

David328M-Sport · 03-13-2006, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimshimhada

Also, all of the cars are autotragic, if I recall correctly.

Bad spelling mistake.

Should read automagic!!!

mmeads · 03-14-2006, 08:28 AM

Yes, all the cars are auto now. The used to have some manuals but they went through too many clutches/transmissions.

They have z4's,3er's, 5er's, and 6er's maybe even a 7. Last year they had the new 6 convertible which was a blast! The event lasts all day long, and how many / often you get to drive the cars depends on how many peeps show up. There *is* a prescribed route, but there's no one driving with you, so you could easily drive it wherever you want. However, they check your millage before and after each run, but they don't ever say anything.

The cars are a set of fleet cars with the pink ribbon painted on the front, and they're toted all over the country. BMW hires a big marketing company to go around with the vehicles and host the events, so it really has very little to do with the actual dealerships. They usually have a contest to win a new car, everyone signs a signature car, and there's a lot of door prizes / drinks / food. If you're actually interested in any of the cars that you drive they'll take down your contact information so that they can send you a brochure and a have a CA contact you.

vladinecko · 03-14-2006, 08:54 AM

one of those events was a deciding factor to get my E90

Mr. BMW · 03-14-2006, 09:07 AM

This is a fun thing to do for and for a good cause. Was much more fun a few years ago when they had manuals and you could also drive the ///M cars. I drove a E36 M3 and an M Coupe both with in a manual. At the time I had a E36 328IS so the ///M cars were quite a step up in power

KL2DC · 03-14-2006, 10:32 AM

This will be my first stand-alone Susan G Komen Drive. Usually, this event is packaged with the BMW Ultimate Drive event (ride and drive) --> last held in Fed-ex field in 2004. Attended the e46, X5 and X3 editions and I must say that helped in my decision on the e90 ... Actually (ironically) what really sold me on the e90 was the Taste of Lexus event (last year, also in fed-ex field) where I had a chance to briefly pit an e90 330 (ZSP) against the IS350... it was a great event though (they fed me well)

Sorry Lexus

To those in the area, there are always a number of awesome ride and drive events at Fed-Ex field. Last year alone there was an MB, Mazda (awesome), Lexus, Mitsubishi and GM. Loads of fun with SECs (someone else's car).

magamaga · 03-14-2006, 10:54 AM

I have to take my mother on her favorite 5 series. She loves them.

ase2dais · 03-14-2006, 10:51 PM

Im so ticked, most good cars have been taken from the events in my area, I may have to go to Tate @ annapolis to get my best rides.
hmmm let me think

anyhow, have fun gang!

poldim · 03-15-2006, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David325Australia

Bad spelling mistake.

Should read automagic!!!

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KL2DC Moderator 318 Rep 17,767 Posts Drives: F36 428i,E90 328i, E85 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (23) Garage List 2015 F36 428i [0.00] 2011 E90 328i [0.00] 2006 E85 Z4 3.0i [0.00]	I signed up for the 03/21 event at my dealer (Passport) ... booked me a 650CiC and the new Z4 3.0iS. Looking forward to some fun __________________ Official DC Metro Registry - Current, New & Prospective Area Members Roll Call!
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md37793 Private First Class 1 Rep 128 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	I did this last year! It was great!
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shimshimhada Brigadier General 442 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	lol, I tried registrating before, only to discover that you had to be 21. Also, all of the cars are autotragic, if I recall correctly.
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mmeads Private First Class 5 Rep 172 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: H-Town iTrader: (0)	Ahw. SO FUN. I've done it the past 3 years! If it's in your area, you have to sign up! __________________ m\|m e90: 325i/SG/Terra/Alum/6sp/ZSP/Xenon/Sirius//
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sdorn Lieutenant 26 Rep 491 Posts Drives: 2006 Jet Black 325i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I checked on it, but it said I couldn't register until sometime in May. __________________ 2008 Sparkling Graphite 535i 2009 Land Rover LR2 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo (SOLD) 2006 Jet Black 325i (SOLD) 2001 Bullitt Mustang (450rwhp - SOLD)
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Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Thanks for the info! I checked for one in my area but it said I can not register until 3/21..I would like to do this thing if it's a sunday __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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younghov85 Captain 65 Rep 889 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 black 325 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lanham, Maryland iTrader: (0)	I hate u guys! SIKE. But man all i was left with was a 330i and an X5. I wanted a 650i so BAD!!! Oh well, but i have to drive al the way out to annapolis too, such a blower.
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Muttley Enlisted Member 5 Rep 39 Posts Drives: VW MKIV GTI Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (0)	Whats entailed on this , do you have to take a certain route? How long do you get to drive the car..?
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mmeads Private First Class 5 Rep 172 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: H-Town iTrader: (0)	Yes, all the cars are auto now. The used to have some manuals but they went through too many clutches/transmissions. They have z4's,3er's, 5er's, and 6er's maybe even a 7. Last year they had the new 6 convertible which was a blast! The event lasts all day long, and how many / often you get to drive the cars depends on how many peeps show up. There is a prescribed route, but there's no one driving with you, so you could easily drive it wherever you want. However, they check your millage before and after each run, but they don't ever say anything. The cars are a set of fleet cars with the pink ribbon painted on the front, and they're toted all over the country. BMW hires a big marketing company to go around with the vehicles and host the events, so it really has very little to do with the actual dealerships. They usually have a contest to win a new car, everyone signs a signature car, and there's a lot of door prizes / drinks / food. If you're actually interested in any of the cars that you drive they'll take down your contact information so that they can send you a brochure and a have a CA contact you. __________________ m\|m e90: 325i/SG/Terra/Alum/6sp/ZSP/Xenon/Sirius//
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vladinecko Brigadier General 281 Rep 3,924 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [9.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i [0.00] 1994 BMW 325i [0.00]	one of those events was a deciding factor to get my E90 __________________ 2011 E92 M3 - IB/Beige/Sycamore Wood/6MT/EDC/ZPP2/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/iPod-USB/Enh. Audio 2008 E92 335i - Montego Blue/Black/Gray Poplar/6MT/ZPP/ZSP/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/HDRadio/iPod-USB - *Sold* 2006 E90 330i - Mystic Blue/Black/Aluminum/6MT/ZPP/iDrive/PDC/Heated Seats/Sat. Prep - *Sold* 1994 E36 325i - Boston Green/Beige/Automatic/ZPP/Heated Seats/Premium Sound - *Sold*
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Mr. BMW Major 262 Rep 1,389 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 M3 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00] 2018 Jeep Grand Che ... [0.00]	This is a fun thing to do for and for a good cause. Was much more fun a few years ago when they had manuals and you could also drive the ///M cars. I drove a E36 M3 and an M Coupe both with in a manual. At the time I had a E36 328IS so the ///M cars were quite a step up in power
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KL2DC Moderator 318 Rep 17,767 Posts Drives: F36 428i,E90 328i, E85 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (23) Garage List 2015 F36 428i [0.00] 2011 E90 328i [0.00] 2006 E85 Z4 3.0i [0.00]	This will be my first stand-alone Susan G Komen Drive. Usually, this event is packaged with the BMW Ultimate Drive event (ride and drive) --> last held in Fed-ex field in 2004. Attended the e46, X5 and X3 editions and I must say that helped in my decision on the e90 ... Actually (ironically) what really sold me on the e90 was the Taste of Lexus event (last year, also in fed-ex field) where I had a chance to briefly pit an e90 330 (ZSP) against the IS350... it was a great event though (they fed me well) Sorry Lexus To those in the area, there are always a number of awesome ride and drive events at Fed-Ex field. Last year alone there was an MB, Mazda (awesome), Lexus, Mitsubishi and GM. Loads of fun with SECs (someone else's car). __________________ Official DC Metro Registry - Current, New & Prospective Area Members Roll Call!
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ase2dais //Mdicted 347 Rep 9,988 Posts Drives: a Cop Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 495 Ring iTrader: (18) Garage List 2009 e92 M3 DCT CF ... [10.00] 2015 S-Works Roubaix [0.00] 2013 Trek Madone 5.9 [9.50] 2012 Scott - CR1-Pro [10.00] 2008 e92 M3 6MT (Up ... [10.00] 2002 e46 M3 Cabriol ... [7.00] 2006 e90-325i (DD) [7.00] 2002 e39 M5 (retired) [9.50]	Im so ticked, most good cars have been taken from the events in my area, I may have to go to Tate @ annapolis to get my best rides. hmmm let me think anyhow, have fun gang! __________________ Oo\(lll)'(lll)/oO : 2009-e92 ///M3 SpaceGry DCT CF Rf/Trim ZTP ZPP ZCW Sat/PrmSd : \_lOOl___lOOl_/<< Clickies
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