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11-17-2017, 11:06 AM | #48 |
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Surprised gift #2 from BMW arrived yesterday. I think this came from the dealer as the note had the sales manager's (xeroxed) signature. The note wasn't personalized.
A nice BMW soft cooler and an insulated travel cup thing. It'd be nice if it was M-Sport stuff, but heck, it's still a very nice gesture.
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I was given a watch
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How's the weight? Quality? No matter the quality, that would have been a much better gift than the two USB sticks I received.
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11-23-2017, 07:37 PM | #51 |
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I got mine today. Key fob USB, free 1-day M school, and 2 nights comped in a hotel
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11-23-2017, 08:40 PM | #53 |
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If you don't mind the question, Might you have financed with BMW Financial Services? It appears the schools may be tied to the financing.
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11-24-2017, 01:23 AM | #54 |
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It's quite heavy and chunky with a genuine leather strap and white stitching (not blue ?) and seems pretty good quality. Brand name Rochet - not to be confused with Rochat (Swiss € 700 to € 4000). Looking on the internet it looks like it's worth about € 100. Not a style I would have considered buying though.
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1 Day M School is the real M School where you don't have to share cars - max class size is 16 I believe (these classes are held way more frequently than the M Driver's Program) - Cost = $1550 (and you can upgrade from the M Driver's Program to the 1 Day M School for $50 - paid directly to the Performance Center) 2 Day M School is 2-days, includes 1 night (I believe) accommodations and ground transportation and is more intense than 1-Day M School...though I believe you still don't get to go on the big tracks with 2-day school. Cost = $3,999 Then there is Advanced M School which does allow you to hit a real road course - no idea on cost here as its way more than I'm willing to spend but its 2 days and supposedly pretty good More info here: https://bmwperformancecenter.com/sch...s/bmw#m-school |
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I'm curious -- did you really receive a free 1-day M school? Most people I've heard of received a free Car Control course with the option of a credit for the value ($849) of the Car Control course toward an upgraded course. |
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12-27-2017, 11:20 AM | #58 | |
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and the M Drivers Program stated that you follow a lead car around the track to get the best position on track. Is the M Drivers Program they list just a summary of the M School? |
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Are these "surprise gifts" even related to BMW Financial as some have implied? I financed thru BMW since 4/17 - anyone know if they're actually related or just picked randomly? A $849 complimentary driving school would have been my #1 wish. At this point any of these gifts would have been welcomed. What to do...
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Most of the programs provide some track time. The longer the program, the more track time. I have done most of them and never came away less than delighted. It’s very much worth having your own car, so I would upgrade to the 1-day or better 2-day if the schedule and cost work for you. If you have done a program before you may be eligible for advanced school which concentrates on the big tracks.
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This is what I received, too bad it isn't a LBB F87. The actual car I purchased lol
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I financed through Penfed and got the free M school. Granted I emailed them and asked since it had been ~5 months. They said I needed to talk with the performance school (which I didn't), but magically it showed up a week or two later.
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Day 1 of the 2-Day M School is apparently just like the 1-Day M School. Day 2, however, is much more intensive and you do get to go on the big track several times on day 2. Note that you do NOT take the M2 on the big course. Those are reserved for the M3 and M4 only. Also, you can apply your school voucher towards the 2 Day school. Quote:
The M Drivers Program is shared cars. I would skip this and just upgrade to the 1 Day M School if it's only $50. I had a friend who did the M Drivers Program and it was a bit unfair that even during time trials, some cars had passengers and others did not. Plus, you get more seat time on the 1 Day M School. Some photos from the event: Day 1: The line-up for the 2 day school. Nothing but Ms: 20171209_1357 - BMW M School - IMG_3649_100 by JMG, on Flickr Lining up for the timed laps in the M2 on the short track: 20171209_1542 - BMW M School - iPhone X - IMG_0366_100 by JMG, on Flickr Panoramic of the short track: 20171209_1618 - BMW M School - Joe's iPhone X - IMG_0377_100 by JMG, on Flickr Day 2 on the big track with the M3 and M4: 20171211_0055 - BMW M School - iPhone X - IMG_7937_100 by JMG, on Flickr I wish I took more photos, but I was too busy having fun!
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