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flzrider · 11-23-2011, 04:05 AM

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The trip started off at Miami Int. Airport departing to Venice via Air France.

…… with a layover in Paris’ CDG airport.

After arriving in Venice, we took a private water taxi to our hotel.

Hint: Bring your bags into the cabin with you otherwise your bags will be soaked.

Arriving in Venice.

The canal entrance to the hotel with our room’s balcony above.

It was an apartment-style hotel with a bedroom and kitchen.

Out and about in Venice

Heading towards St. Mark’s Square

Found a street with my name. Ended up finding a lot more.

Italian clothes dryer.

My sister and I.

St. Mark’s square.

Sun starting to set.

Next day, leaving Venice towards Murano & Burano

Murano

Burano

Sunset as we head back towards Venice

Took a night train towards Munich from the Venice train station. 6 people in a room full of bunk beds. It’s as comfortable as it sounds.

Arrived in Munich at 6:30am. Went straight to the BMW Welt.

First ones in the door at the welt.

Chrome M3 yo!

Next gen 1 series.

Race-prepped M3

Signing some paper work in the premium lounge.

One of the best breakfasts I’ve had in a long time.

Spotted my car as I waited for delivery time.

Delivery time!

///M

flzrider · 11-23-2011, 04:06 AM

All 0’s.

Trunk stuffed with luggage for 4.

Drove off to the ///M headquarters in Garching.

Inside the studio

Back at the welt.

Drove just a few minutes away to the Hotel Leonardo Royal.

Out to dinner. Not sure what was on top of my steak but it was amazing.

The next morning I spent a few hours wrapping the entire front end of the 1M with track tape in the underground parking garage.

Out for a test drive on the mean streets of Munich.

Out of the city.

I wanted to reach the Alps but it got dark.

Headed back towards Munich. Hopped on the subway and meandered.

Marienplatz

Some shops.

My mother and I back at the subway.

Back at the Leo.

Next morning we left Munich and headed to the Nurburgring. Playlist and navi good to go.

Is that an energy farm?

The unlimited speed sections of the Autobahn are tons of fun. Would be more fun if I could shift past 4500 rpm.

Arrived at the ring. This AMG was in front of me as I filled the tank.

Very few people on a Wednesday afternoon.

At the gate.

Gate up, off I go.

flzrider · 11-23-2011, 04:06 AM

I still need to upload my lap video to youtube, but in the mean time here at some screen shots of my laps on the Nordshleife.

I love Gran Turismo too.

Coming back in from lap 1.

Admiring the company

Ended up doing 4 laps before they closed the gates. Wish I got a few more in.

Left this on one of the walls at the ring

At the restaurant in the Linder Hotel down the street.

Drove about 30 minutes to Hotel Wilhelmshöhe, a b&b.

Woke up to some nice views through the balcony.

Great food, rooms and price. Probably the best place we stayed.

Started heading towards Paris.

5hrs later, arrived in Paris.

Paris might be the least car-friendly place I have ever driven. Motorcycles and scooters split lanes like it’s their job. Pedestrians walk all over the place. Traffic is insane. And the cobblestone roads are a death sentence to your suspension. Otherwise it’s an amazing city.

flzrider · 11-23-2011, 04:09 AM

Next morning was drop off. 1379kms and it's already asking for service.

Got off on the wrong subway stop on the way back. Did some major walking.

Eifel Tower at night.

Mmmm macaroons

Next day at the Louvre.

Notre Dam

Sunset on our last night in Paris.

Next morning we headed back to Miami where we were greeted with torrential downpours. All in all, it was an amazing trip and I was surprised nothing went majorly wrong. If you have the opportunity to do Euro Delivery, i HIGHLY recommend it. I will update this thread when I pick up the car at the Performance Center in Spartanburg, SC.

Also a big thanks to Steve Quinn at New Motors BMW in Erie, PA (http://steve4bmw.com/about.html). This is my first new car purchase and I couldn't have asked for a more helpful and attentive CA.

sergeremi · 11-23-2011, 05:10 AM

Lucky bastard, very nice! Update the PCD sign up thread with your info, s'il vous plait.

Keanu111 · 11-23-2011, 05:32 AM

Looks like it was a very very excellent trip! Congrats on the new 1M! Very jealous that you got to drive on the nurburgring.

Dackelone · 11-23-2011, 08:09 AM

Nice ED writeup. You came in October when the weather was still warm-ish. Now its cold over here. On some mornings ice - like today. Soon we will have snow.

Btw... for anyone thinking of going to Venice... I know of a very nice island near Venice that is so sweet: Lido di Jesolo. You can drive the 10kms to the end of the island and take a water-bus directly into an Marco Plazza! It is a nice way to see Venice but stay outside of it with a car.

Maximus_Prime · 11-23-2011, 08:30 AM

Great pics!! Sounds like an amazing trip. You brought back fond memories of my ED last month... the wait for the car to arrive back in the U.S. is torturous!

DooBs · 11-23-2011, 09:52 AM

Wow what an amazing trip. Congrats on your car.

Wow that c63 black

flzrider · 11-23-2011, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dackelone

Nice ED writeup. You came in October when the weather was still warm-ish. Now its cold over here. On some mornings ice - like today. Soon we will have snow.

Btw... for anyone thinking of going to Venice... I know of a very nice island near Venice that is so sweet: Lido di Jesolo. You can drive the 10kms to the end of the island and take a water-bus directly into an Marco Plazza! It is a nice way to see Venice but stay outside of it with a car.

I couldn't have asked for better weather.

By the way Dackel, thanks for the hints and advice. Much appreciated.

1SerieStud · 11-23-2011, 11:31 AM

Congrats man! Jealous that you took delivery of the car in Europe! Brought back many memories of my vacation in Paris a couple years ago. Let me know when you get your car in Gainesville and we'll arrange a meet. I actually met another AW 1M owner who lives in Gainesville...he actually drove here (Jacksonville) to have the same window tinter do his car as I had mine done.

EINSER M · 11-23-2011, 01:31 PM

very nice ED

Trojan4evr · 11-23-2011, 01:43 PM

great ED. Thanks for sharing. Is it me or there were some stains on the bed at the hotel leonardo royal?

MusclezMarinara · 11-23-2011, 02:02 PM

FLZRIDER !!!

What a trip bro
and these macs r amazing !

LOVEM · 11-23-2011, 02:04 PM

awesome pics . Congratulations.

flzrider · 11-23-2011, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sergeremi

Lucky bastard, very nice! Update the PCD sign up thread with your info, s'il vous plait.

I should be getting my PCD date any day now. I will post it up as soon as I get it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1SerieStud

Congrats man! Jealous that you took delivery of the car in Europe! Brought back many memories of my vacation in Paris a couple years ago. Let me know when you get your car in Gainesville and we'll arrange a meet. I actually met another AW 1M owner who lives in Gainesville...he actually drove here (Jacksonville) to have the same window tinter do his car as I had mine done.

I might be passing through G-ville on the way down from PCD. I'm rarely up there any more ever since graduating.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trojan4evr

great ED. Thanks for sharing. Is it me or there were some stains on the bed at the hotel leonardo royal?

Hmm, not sure. The place was pretty clean. The parking garage is the primary reason I chose it, haha

alphagamma · 11-23-2011, 03:15 PM

Hey! The first pic of the white 1M you posted up is MY car.

Check the license plate.

steve79 · 11-23-2011, 03:22 PM

Very nice trip! I'm always very impressed to see, that american people drive their brandnew cars through Paris!

I live,only 250 km from Paris, but myself or one of my friends, would never drive a car through Paris, it's really insane the traffic there!!

1SerieStud · 11-23-2011, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flzrider

I might be passing through G-ville on the way down from PCD. I'm rarely up there any more ever since graduating.

Well if at any time on your drive down you find yourself on i95 south traveling through Jacksonville let me know. I live here now and like you I'm rarely ever in Gainesville, only for some of the home games. Otherwise next time I drive to Miami I'll inform the 1M community from the dirty south

elitt13 · 11-23-2011, 05:29 PM

Nice trip, nice pics

and ....

very nice 1M AW

M3 Adjuster · 11-23-2011, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dackelone

Nice ED writeup. You came in October when the weather was still warm-ish. Now its cold over here. On some mornings ice - like today. Soon we will have snow.

Btw... for anyone thinking of going to Venice... I know of a very nice island near Venice that is so sweet: Lido di Jesolo. You can drive the 10kms to the end of the island and take a water-bus directly into an Marco Plazza! It is a nice way to see Venice but stay outside of it with a car.

Noted!!

OP.. nice writeup... makes me wish I had pushed for heading to Venice instead of hanging all day with some Dackel guy... LOL... I keed I keed!

BimmerJim · 11-23-2011, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve79

Very nice trip! I'm always very impressed to see, that american people drive their brandnew cars through Paris!

I live,only 250 km from Paris, but myself or one of my friends, would never drive a car through Paris, it's really insane the traffic there!!

It is usually the Americans that have not been to Europe that do. Us Americans that have been stationed in the military or have worked over here know better!!

You are right they do drive insane!!!

11-23-2011, 04:05 AM	#1
flzrider Lieutenant Drives: AW 1M Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami/Gainesville, FL Posts: 516 iTrader: (1)	My 1M Euro Delivery Report (warning 100+ pics) Featured on BIMMERPOST.com The trip started off at Miami Int. Airport departing to Venice via Air France. …… with a layover in Paris’ CDG airport. After arriving in Venice, we took a private water taxi to our hotel. Hint: Bring your bags into the cabin with you otherwise your bags will be soaked. Arriving in Venice. The canal entrance to the hotel with our room’s balcony above. It was an apartment-style hotel with a bedroom and kitchen. Out and about in Venice Heading towards St. Mark’s Square Found a street with my name. Ended up finding a lot more. Italian clothes dryer. My sister and I. St. Mark’s square. Sun starting to set. Next day, leaving Venice towards Murano & Burano Murano Burano Sunset as we head back towards Venice Took a night train towards Munich from the Venice train station. 6 people in a room full of bunk beds. It’s as comfortable as it sounds. Arrived in Munich at 6:30am. Went straight to the BMW Welt. First ones in the door at the welt. Chrome M3 yo! Next gen 1 series. Race-prepped M3 Signing some paper work in the premium lounge. One of the best breakfasts I’ve had in a long time. Spotted my car as I waited for delivery time. Delivery time! ///M __________________ Last edited by flzrider; 11-26-2011 at 06:32 PM.
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11-23-2011, 04:06 AM	#2
flzrider Lieutenant Drives: AW 1M Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami/Gainesville, FL Posts: 516 iTrader: (1)	All 0’s. Trunk stuffed with luggage for 4. Drove off to the ///M headquarters in Garching. Inside the studio Back at the welt. Drove just a few minutes away to the Hotel Leonardo Royal. Out to dinner. Not sure what was on top of my steak but it was amazing. The next morning I spent a few hours wrapping the entire front end of the 1M with track tape in the underground parking garage. Out for a test drive on the mean streets of Munich. Out of the city. I wanted to reach the Alps but it got dark. Headed back towards Munich. Hopped on the subway and meandered. Marienplatz Some shops. My mother and I back at the subway. Back at the Leo. Next morning we left Munich and headed to the Nurburgring. Playlist and navi good to go. Is that an energy farm? The unlimited speed sections of the Autobahn are tons of fun. Would be more fun if I could shift past 4500 rpm. Arrived at the ring. This AMG was in front of me as I filled the tank. Very few people on a Wednesday afternoon. At the gate. Gate up, off I go. __________________ Last edited by flzrider; 11-26-2011 at 06:36 PM.

11-23-2011, 04:06 AM	#3
flzrider Lieutenant Drives: AW 1M Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami/Gainesville, FL Posts: 516 iTrader: (1)	I still need to upload my lap video to youtube, but in the mean time here at some screen shots of my laps on the Nordshleife. I love Gran Turismo too. Coming back in from lap 1. Admiring the company Ended up doing 4 laps before they closed the gates. Wish I got a few more in. Left this on one of the walls at the ring At the restaurant in the Linder Hotel down the street. Drove about 30 minutes to Hotel Wilhelmshöhe, a b&b. Woke up to some nice views through the balcony. Great food, rooms and price. Probably the best place we stayed. Started heading towards Paris. 5hrs later, arrived in Paris. Paris might be the least car-friendly place I have ever driven. Motorcycles and scooters split lanes like it’s their job. Pedestrians walk all over the place. Traffic is insane. And the cobblestone roads are a death sentence to your suspension. Otherwise it’s an amazing city. __________________ Last edited by flzrider; 11-26-2011 at 06:42 PM.

11-23-2011, 04:09 AM	#4
flzrider Lieutenant Drives: AW 1M Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami/Gainesville, FL Posts: 516 iTrader: (1)	Next morning was drop off. 1379kms and it's already asking for service. Got off on the wrong subway stop on the way back. Did some major walking. Eifel Tower at night. Mmmm macaroons Next day at the Louvre. Notre Dam Sunset on our last night in Paris. Next morning we headed back to Miami where we were greeted with torrential downpours. All in all, it was an amazing trip and I was surprised nothing went majorly wrong. If you have the opportunity to do Euro Delivery, i HIGHLY recommend it. I will update this thread when I pick up the car at the Performance Center in Spartanburg, SC. Also a big thanks to Steve Quinn at New Motors BMW in Erie, PA (http://steve4bmw.com/about.html). This is my first new car purchase and I couldn't have asked for a more helpful and attentive CA. __________________ Last edited by flzrider; 11-26-2011 at 06:42 PM.

11-23-2011, 05:10 AM	#5
sergeremi Lieutenant Drives: 1 Series M Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: FL Posts: 443 iTrader: (0)	Lucky bastard, very nice! Update the PCD sign up thread with your info, s'il vous plait. __________________ there is no effing automatic

11-23-2011, 05:32 AM	#6
Keanu111 Private First Class Drives: 2011 VO 1M, 2012 AW M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Alberta Posts: 133 iTrader: (0)	Looks like it was a very very excellent trip! Congrats on the new 1M! Very jealous that you got to drive on the nurburgring.

11-23-2011, 08:09 AM	#7
Dackelone Moderator Drives: 135i Silber mit/Rot 6MT N54 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany Posts: 13,046 iTrader: (0)	Nice ED writeup. You came in October when the weather was still warm-ish. Now its cold over here. On some mornings ice - like today. Soon we will have snow. Btw... for anyone thinking of going to Venice... I know of a very nice island near Venice that is so sweet: Lido di Jesolo. You can drive the 10kms to the end of the island and take a water-bus directly into an Marco Plazza! It is a nice way to see Venice but stay outside of it with a car.

11-23-2011, 08:30 AM	#8
Maximus_Prime Second Lieutenant Drives: '11 1M, '12 Q5 2.0T, '06 Miata Join Date: May 2010 Location: D.C. Area Posts: 209 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [5.00] 2008 BMW 135i (Sold) [0.00] 2007 Mercedes CLS 5 ... [0.00]	Great pics!! Sounds like an amazing trip. You brought back fond memories of my ED last month... the wait for the car to arrive back in the U.S. is torturous!

11-23-2011, 09:52 AM	#9
DooBs Captain Drives: 1 Series M Coupe 697/740 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles / San Diego, California Posts: 703 iTrader: (0)	Wow what an amazing trip. Congrats on your car. Wow that c63 black

11-23-2011, 11:31 AM	#11
1SerieStud Brigadier General Drives: '11 VO 1M (498 of 740) Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 3,216 iTrader: (7)	Congrats man! Jealous that you took delivery of the car in Europe! Brought back many memories of my vacation in Paris a couple years ago. Let me know when you get your car in Gainesville and we'll arrange a meet. I actually met another AW 1M owner who lives in Gainesville...he actually drove here (Jacksonville) to have the same window tinter do his car as I had mine done. __________________ 997.2 Porsche 911 Carrera S - Arctic Silver/Black

11-23-2011, 01:31 PM	#12
EINSER M Brigadier General Drives: 2011 E82 1M Join Date: May 2006 Location: 34.1064° N, 117.5922° W, 300m altitude Posts: 4,440 iTrader: (29) Garage List 2011 E82 1M \| CURRENT [3.84] 2012 E82 135 \| CURRENT [2.00] 2011 E90 335 \| CURRENT [5.00] 2006 E60 550 \| CURRENT [0.00] 2007 E85 Z4M\| SOLD [1.50] 2003 E53 X5 4.6is S ... [4.50] 2008 E92 328 \| SOLD [0.00] 2008 E82 135 \| SOLD [0.00] 2008 E90 335 \| SOLD [0.00] 2003 E46 M3 \| SOLD [3.75] 2006 E90 330 \| SOLD [5.00] 2003 E46 330ZHP \| SOLD [0.00]	very nice ED __________________ 2011 E82 1M AW \| 419 of 740 CLICK HERE: EINSER M's Темникова E82 AW 1M build thread

11-23-2011, 01:43 PM	#13
Trojan4evr BMW Collector Drives: '07 E90 335i/ '11 E82 DCT 135i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 1,586 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW/ E82 135i [0.50] 2007 BMW/ E90 335i [2.75]	great ED. Thanks for sharing. Is it me or there were some stains on the bed at the hotel leonardo royal? __________________ 1. 2011 E82 135i DCT M-tec 2. 2007 E90 335i JB Step(Gone but not forgotten---> grad school fund)

11-23-2011, 02:02 PM	#14
MusclezMarinara Banned Drives: VALNCYA Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 5,026 iTrader: (23) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [5.00] 2009 335i Sedan xdrive [4.67]	FLZRIDER !!! What a trip bro and these macs r amazing !

11-23-2011, 02:04 PM	#15
LOVEM Captain Drives: 2011 1m VO Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 671 iTrader: (0)	awesome pics . Congratulations.

11-23-2011, 03:15 PM	#17
alphagamma Private Drives: 2002 WRX, 2011 1-series M Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: CA Posts: 72 iTrader: (0)	Hey! The first pic of the white 1M you posted up is MY car. Check the license plate.

11-23-2011, 03:22 PM	#18
steve79 Private First Class Drives: VO BMW 1M; Fiat Abarth 500 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Luxembourg, 80 miles from SPA+THE NORDSCHLEIFE Posts: 157 iTrader: (0)	Very nice trip! I'm always very impressed to see, that american people drive their brandnew cars through Paris! I live,only 250 km from Paris, but myself or one of my friends, would never drive a car through Paris, it's really insane the traffic there!!

11-23-2011, 05:29 PM	#20
elitt13 Lieutenant Drives: BMW Serie 1///M Coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: soutern france Posts: 405 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M coupé [0.00] 2007 335i [0.00]	Nice trip, nice pics and .... very nice 1M AW __________________ - Série 1 ///M BSM -

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