THE Craziest thing to do to a Aussie 1M?

Alpine* · 02-15-2013, 07:34 PM

I have sent off an enquiry re pricing to ship Vader to the UK, for a ~6 week holiday

WAY · 02-15-2013, 08:02 PM

Cool! But I think you may find that it's way cheaper just renting a M3 in Europe.

Scoobs · 02-15-2013, 08:19 PM

Makes no logical sense whatsoever

Alpine* · 02-15-2013, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoobs

Makes no logical sense whatsoever

Who said anything about logic

@Way, yeh, hire car, thought of that. There are so many restrictions on them, what country and where you can drive. Hahaha maybe BMW OZ can sponsor me (in my dreams, we tried that already didn't we Way)

I thought it would be pretty special to have a service entry stamped in my log book from Munich and a ring stickered car in Aus that had actually been on the track.

Anyways, it's all theory at this stage.

Scoobs · 02-15-2013, 08:38 PM

Mate, if u wanna learn more fun and exciting ways to piss away quite a few grand PM me

Alpine* · 02-15-2013, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoobs

Mate, if u wanna learn more fun and exciting ways to piss away quite a few grand PM me

Hahahaha Scoobs, I don't need any help with that. Enjoy life, a quote from a hero of mine, you never know when your times up

Scoobs · 02-15-2013, 09:05 PM

Very true... Very true....

My wife just reminded me I recently spent thousands on a number plate

Something she reminded me of on valentines day. Ha ha

So who am I to offer logical advice.

05C4R · 02-16-2013, 02:33 AM

i'm in germany now and would kill to have my 1M. Avis gave me a citroen picasso.... hands down the worst car i have ever driven, got to 170 on the autobahn with my foot through the fire wall going down hill lol.

if it wasn't stupid money it would be worth it for sure

panayiotis · 02-16-2013, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by beemer

i'm in germany now and would kill to have my 1M. Avis gave me a citroen picasso.... hands down the worst car i have ever driven, got to 170 on the autobahn with my foot through the fire wall going down hill lol.

if it wasn't stupid money it would be worth it for sure

If you were willing to spend the money why not hire a 911 from Avis instead? I've travelled to Germany on numerous occasions. Worst car I got was an e class merc, still took it to the ring lol

Tab135 · 02-16-2013, 03:04 AM

why not leave the car at home and spend 15k on mods, well that's me anyway.

david.orr · 02-16-2013, 04:26 AM

I think you guys are missing the point. I think the man wants to drive his 1M in Europe including the Ring

Alpine* · 02-16-2013, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jaffa12

I think you guys are missing the point. I think the man wants to drive his 1M in Europe including the Ring

Don, you are way smarter than you look

Convert · 02-16-2013, 06:49 AM

Why not

If you had the means, that would be an awesome thing to do!

david.orr · 02-16-2013, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpine*

Don, you are way smarter than you look

enough to know you may need a co-driver

1_dez · 02-16-2013, 07:45 AM

i wonder if reverse psych will work..

alpine, you won't do it.

Knightelf · 02-16-2013, 12:27 PM

Reverse euro delivery!? I wish we had euro delivery option in Aus.

I hope you plan to take lots of pics

bmw1mc · 02-16-2013, 03:28 PM

Sounds awesome! I'd love drive mine through Italy....

Alpine* · 02-16-2013, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beemer

i'm in germany now and would kill to have my 1M. Avis gave me a citroen picasso.... hands down the worst car i have ever driven, got to 170 on the autobahn with my foot through the fire wall going down hill lol.

if it wasn't stupid money it would be worth it for sure

Beemer, mate you should have got an M3, this is a shot I took at Frankfurt airport of a Sixt rental car.

racer_x · 02-16-2013, 04:19 PM

What happens with insurance?

Alpine* · 02-16-2013, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by racer_x

What happens with insurance?

What happens with your Australian warranty

What would ones finance co think of your "OS tour" in their asset (for lessees)

gazz · 02-16-2013, 07:41 PM

You realise that you won't be able to part with the car once you have travelled the world in it. Too many memories.

Seems like a great idea. Not a sensible idea but many schemes driven by passion mark the most memorable times in your life. You'll need a boxing kangaroo and / or Australian flag somewhere evident whilst touring, unless you sidetrip to Afghanistan, in which case I would strongly urge against that idea. You also need to legitimise the 'Ring sticker you already have.
I'm interested to hear how much it will cost if you are willing to divulge.

I say go for it and ignore all the captain sensibles.

flinchy · 02-16-2013, 07:45 PM

Unless it turns out to be a little TOO insane, it sounds like a GREAT idea to me!

Would love to know how it goes

After watching a doco on the rich UAE teens taking their cars to the uk, it IS possible, insured and all..

Though i'm not the best judge of sensible

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Scoobs Banned 7 Rep 252 Posts Drives: 135i Space Grey DCT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Very true... Very true.... My wife just reminded me I recently spent thousands on a number plate Something she reminded me of on valentines day. Ha ha So who am I to offer logical advice.
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05C4R Major 62 Rep 1,147 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sydney iTrader: (0)	i'm in germany now and would kill to have my 1M. Avis gave me a citroen picasso.... hands down the worst car i have ever driven, got to 170 on the autobahn with my foot through the fire wall going down hill lol. if it wasn't stupid money it would be worth it for sure
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david.orr Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,852 Posts Drives: Cars Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I think you guys are missing the point. I think the man wants to drive his 1M in Europe including the Ring
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gazz ///Mbassador 26 Rep 1,069 Posts Drives: The horse I fell off Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gold Coast Australia iTrader: (0)	You realise that you won't be able to part with the car once you have travelled the world in it. Too many memories. Seems like a great idea. Not a sensible idea but many schemes driven by passion mark the most memorable times in your life. You'll need a boxing kangaroo and / or Australian flag somewhere evident whilst touring, unless you sidetrip to Afghanistan, in which case I would strongly urge against that idea. You also need to legitimise the 'Ring sticker you already have. I'm interested to hear how much it will cost if you are willing to divulge. I say go for it and ignore all the captain sensibles.
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flinchy Brigadier General 126 Rep 3,099 Posts Drives: E82 135i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: QLD, Australia iTrader: (0)	Unless it turns out to be a little TOO insane, it sounds like a GREAT idea to me! Would love to know how it goes After watching a doco on the rich UAE teens taking their cars to the uk, it IS possible, insured and all.. Though i'm not the best judge of sensible
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