[Nikki]

I was browsing my BMW Magazine I received and saw some of the Ultimate Drive merchandise they offered. Their site, http://www.bmwusa.com/theultimatedrive offers a bunch of nice things that are very reasonably priced and each item displays the amount that is actually donated towards charity. The donated amount is between 1/2 to 1/3 of the price. If you haven't already, you guys should browse their items and see if there is anything for your wife/girlfriend, (or for you if you're a girl ). I just ordered the CD case and the key chain for myself.

[LEDZEP]

Why does it have to be for me only if I'm a girl?? Maybe me and some people in Australia like wearing pink!

Good idea though Nikki, and a good cause.

[Nikki]

Did anyone particpiate in the test drive? I wanted to but you have to be 21. Next year I guess.

[Nikki]

here is a photo of my new keychain. awesome!

[Ghunger]

I looked over the site and it seems pretty cool. I'm not exactly sure how it works though, seems like I just register for this event, show up, test drive a car and they donate money per lap I do? Is there some kind of catch like a registration fee or something? or do you need to raise money from people you know or something?

Free test drive plus money donated to charity seems almost too good to be true.

[Nikki]

Originally Posted by Ghunger

I looked over the site and it seems pretty cool. I'm not exactly sure how it works though, seems like I just register for this event, show up, test drive a car and they donate money per lap I do? Is there some kind of catch like a registration fee or something? or do you need to raise money from people you know or something?

Free test drive plus money donated to charity seems almost too good to be true.

You don't need to pay at all. BMW gives you a set course to test drive the car and you have an hour to drive it. For every mile you drive, BMW donates $1 to the fund. It is a great marketing strategy because many people will go in and test drive a 6 series, 7 series, Z4, etc. and then want the car and buy it. It also helps BMW to promote their social responsibility.

[Ghunger]

Originally Posted by Nikki

You don't need to pay at all. BMW gives you a set course to test drive the car and you have an hour to drive it. For every mile you drive, BMW donates $1 to the fund. It is a great marketing strategy because many people will go in and test drive a 6 series, 7 series, Z4, etc. and then want the car and buy it. It also helps BMW to promote their social responsibility.

Sweet, I'm definitly signing up.

[wrickem]

The ultimate drive is awesome. I've done 3 of them so far and will do them whenever they are in my area. If you pre-register, you can reserve up to 3 cars (the 6 series verts are the first to be prebooked). They also take walk ins so you really can drive even more than 3 cars if you've got the time and they have the cars. They donate $1.00 for every mile you drive so the more cars you drive, the more money Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation gets from BMW. A fun part is you get to sign your name on a signature car that goes on tour with a Sharpie magic marker when you're done!

[ALPINE6SPD]

We hosted the susan j. komen this year at out new dealership. The event was great. We had cancer survivors from the area and presented plaques and awards. Great event and anyone who has it in their area should do it next year. I bought the little makeup cases (I think thats what they are) for my wife and my Mom and the both love them. I may get the hat for my wife next. She saw it in our BMW clothes shop the last time she was at the delaership. Everyone should try to buy 1 item for this great cause.

[ALPINE6SPD]

Originally Posted by wrickem

The ultimate drive is awesome. I've done 3 of them so far and will do them whenever they are in my area. If you pre-register, you can reserve up to 3 cars (the 6 series verts are the first to be prebooked). They also take walk ins so you really can drive even more than 3 cars if you've got the time and they have the cars. They donate $1.00 for every mile you drive so the more cars you drive, the more money Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation gets from BMW. A fun part is you get to sign your name on a signature car that goes on tour with a Sharpie magic marker when you're done!

Did you come to the one at our dealership in flemington? I see you live in lambertville which is right next door.

[wrickem]

Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

Did you come to the one at our dealership in flemington? I see you live in lambertville which is right next door.

Yup, yours is the dealership I've always done it at. Your dealership is awesome! I am actually heading there today to drop of the x3 for a minor problem. I wouldn't buy a car from anybody but you, and if Flemington doesn't carry a brand, I don't need that brand. Too bad you left my favorite salesman behind in the Audi/VW/Porsche building but he said he'd introduce me to someone good when it comes time to order the e90 coupe and get rid of the x3 and M3.

[ALPINE6SPD]

Originally Posted by wrickem

Yup, yours is the dealership I've always done it at. Your dealership is awesome! I am actually heading there today to drop of the x3 for a minor problem. I wouldn't buy a car from anybody but you, and if Flemington doesn't carry a brand, I don't need that brand. Too bad you left my favorite salesman behind in the Audi/VW/Porsche building but he said he'd introduce me to someone good when it comes time to order the e90 coupe and get rid of the x3 and M3.

You must be talking about steve. He is the pre owned manager now. Let me know what you need and I will talk to him also. PM Me your name. When your here come in and ask for Ryan.

[just4kickz]

pink = fighting breast cancer? i forget.

[just4kickz]

i want a green one... saving darfurr!

[e90driver]

you have to be 25+ to drive anything more expensive than a 3 series. I'm 1 month too young, and it would be pointless to drive to the dealership in my 3 to drive another 3.

[Desert Bimmer]

Originally Posted by Nikki

here is a photo of my new keychain. awesome!

Nice!

[Nikki]

Originally Posted by e90driver

you have to be 25+ to drive anything more expensive than a 3 series. I'm 1 month too young, and it would be pointless to drive to the dealership in my 3 to drive another 3.

It varies depending on the dealer. I think our dealer lets you drive anything except for the 6 and the 7 as long as you are 21+

[Nikki]

Originally Posted by Desert Bimmer

Thanks for making us/me aware of this Nikki. I just bought my wife this same keychain. It's sweet--she'll love it!

Awesome! I love it. I love how it's a horseshoe shape and the little ball unscrews instead of having to break your nail using the other kind. I should add that if anyone gets this keychain and has a Mobil Speedpass you have to modify it a little. It takes a second, just get a screwdriver and put it in the speedpass hole to make it slightly bigger.

[ALPINE6SPD]

Nikki
OT but I like your sig pic.

[Nikki]

Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

Nikki
OT but I like your sig pic.

thanks
here's a larger version:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=240

from the beautiful picture thread in the photography forum.

[Desert Bimmer]

Originally Posted by Nikki

Awesome! I love it. I love how it's a horseshoe shape and the little ball unscrews instead of having to break your nail using the other kind. I should add that if anyone gets this keychain and has a Mobil Speedpass you have to modify it a little. It takes a second, just get a screwdriver and put it in the speedpass hole to make it slightly bigger.

Your just full of wonderful ideas...what the heck is a Mobil Speedpass? Must be a Florida thing...LOL

[Ghunger]

Originally Posted by e90driver

you have to be 25+ to drive anything more expensive than a 3 series. I'm 1 month too young, and it would be pointless to drive to the dealership in my 3 to drive another 3.

It's not pointless, it's for charity. Cruise around in a 3 series even, free gas, and I'm sure it'll be a good time.