M Power Tour

former · 06-07-2009, 04:07 PM

I attended the M Power Tour today in Newbury Park, CA which is northwest of Los Angeles but very near to where I live. It was a neat little experience and I was able to snap some nice pictures of the various M models including the new X5M and the X6M which, according to BMW, was the first public showing outside of an auto show.

We were able to drive the various M3's without supervision over a suggested route for about 20-25 minutes. I ended up with the M coupe and mine, like each of the others had the new dual clutch transmission. I found the M3 to drive "smaller" than my wife's 335i and the growl of the engine was wonderful to hear.

The dual clutch is WAY better than the old SMG that I've experienced before in the older M3 and the M5/M6. It's more immediate and shifts much, much faster. I also liked the adjustable suspension - that came in handy on some broken pavement.

But enough of all this... onto the pictures!

jibaholic101 · 06-07-2009, 04:54 PM

sounds like a lot of fun! great pics! although the x6m and x5m are pointless and ugly as sin

1013mm · 06-07-2009, 07:51 PM

Hey I was there were you the montego 1?

bigslick82 · 06-07-2009, 07:55 PM

Sounds like a great time. Anymore M1 pics?

former · 06-07-2009, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bigslick82

Sounds like a great time. Anymore M1 pics?

Sure thing...

And here's a bonus M1 picture from outside the BMW museum.

former · 06-07-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jzhang

Hey I was there were you the montego 1?

If it was the one in the second parking spot from the pavilion, then yes, that was me.

and 1 · 06-07-2009, 09:26 PM

M1...so Hot Right Now

former · 06-07-2009, 09:46 PM

I had no idea there were so many M1 fans.

These are from inside the museum...

heyimsam · 06-07-2009, 11:03 PM

I love the new x5m what was the price of that thing? I think I want to buy one

former · 06-07-2009, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by heyimsam

I love the new x5m what was the price of that thing? I think I want to buy one

The one they had on display had a sticker of around $85,000.

TheRustler · 06-08-2009, 12:15 AM

I got invited to this show also. My mom got the invitation and gave it to me on Sunday at 3pm. 20 minutes before I had to leave to go the lakers game. I really wanted to see the M racecars. I'm not old enough to test drive the M3.

runNgun · 06-08-2009, 02:04 AM

Hi Former,

Sorry I didn't see you there, but thanks for posting the pics. I had a great time! After the test drive I had the opportunity to speak with Chris Chapman inside the Designworks Studio. He shared with me some of the design ideas behind ideas behind the 1 series and Z4. I enjoyed it as much as the drive.

jzhang,

That may have been my montego 135, especially if it needed a wash real bad. I was there at 12:30. I remember seeing a couple of guys with serious camera equipment shooting the M3 and M1 racecars. Were you one of them?

run

aisthetes · 06-08-2009, 08:32 AM

Thanks for taking the time to share. BMW really knows how to keep its enthusiast base enthused with such free events.

And the M1 Procar!

Upgrade+ · 06-08-2009, 12:56 PM

Thanks for the pics. I will say the front end of the X5/X6 are horrible and look tacky. Looks like a bad aftermarket bodykit.

AnooooOH · 06-08-2009, 01:46 PM

i want an x6 m sooo bad

former · 06-08-2009, 08:41 PM

Thanks for the... well, thanks. I figured that I owed it to the forum to share for those who didn't get invited or couldn't make it.

BMW is great with these types of events. They really continue to stoke the enthusiast soul.

jzhang - I was there between 10:30 and Noon, so it may have been me. Maybe not though.

RunNGun - Did they mention anything about the future 1 series?

Since several folks have mentioned they like that X6M, I present my remaining pictures, and good naturedly wonder at your lack of sense.

runNgun · 06-09-2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by former

RunNGun - Did they mention anything about the future 1 series?

No, Chris didn't discuss any of their future products. Closest statement he made was only that the studio has to submit proposals just like any outside design studio even though they are part of the BMW Group.

06-07-2009, 04:07 PM	#1
former Practical Idealist 9 Rep 408 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Greater Los Angeles Area iTrader: (0)	M Power Tour - Los Angeles Area I attended the M Power Tour today in Newbury Park, CA which is northwest of Los Angeles but very near to where I live. It was a neat little experience and I was able to snap some nice pictures of the various M models including the new X5M and the X6M which, according to BMW, was the first public showing outside of an auto show. We were able to drive the various M3's without supervision over a suggested route for about 20-25 minutes. I ended up with the M coupe and mine, like each of the others had the new dual clutch transmission. I found the M3 to drive "smaller" than my wife's 335i and the growl of the engine was wonderful to hear. The dual clutch is WAY better than the old SMG that I've experienced before in the older M3 and the M5/M6. It's more immediate and shifts much, much faster. I also liked the adjustable suspension - that came in handy on some broken pavement. But enough of all this... onto the pictures! __________________ -f 2009 135 6MT Montego Blue Coupe, Sport, Prem, Cold, Nav, CA, iPod, Smartphone \| Euro Delivery on 10/25/2008
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jibaholic101 Brigadier General 159 Rep 3,496 Posts Drives: women wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0)	sounds like a lot of fun! great pics! although the x6m and x5m are pointless and ugly as sin __________________ some italian, german, and japanese ones; and on order more of the same
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bigslick82 Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 209 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: - iTrader: (0)	Sounds like a great time. Anymore M1 pics?
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former Practical Idealist 9 Rep 408 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Greater Los Angeles Area iTrader: (0)	I had no idea there were so many M1 fans. These are from inside the museum... __________________ -f 2009 135 6MT Montego Blue Coupe, Sport, Prem, Cold, Nav, CA, iPod, Smartphone \| Euro Delivery on 10/25/2008
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TheRustler Speedy McSpeederson 7 Rep 77 Posts Drives: A Juiced One Join Date: May 2008 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	I got invited to this show also. My mom got the invitation and gave it to me on Sunday at 3pm. 20 minutes before I had to leave to go the lakers game. I really wanted to see the M racecars. I'm not old enough to test drive the M3.
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runNgun Private First Class 8 Rep 173 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	Hi Former, Sorry I didn't see you there, but thanks for posting the pics. I had a great time! After the test drive I had the opportunity to speak with Chris Chapman inside the Designworks Studio. He shared with me some of the design ideas behind ideas behind the 1 series and Z4. I enjoyed it as much as the drive. jzhang, That may have been my montego 135, especially if it needed a wash real bad. I was there at 12:30. I remember seeing a couple of guys with serious camera equipment shooting the M3 and M1 racecars. Were you one of them? run
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aisthetes First Lieutenant 13 Rep 340 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 Competition Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Thanks for taking the time to share. BMW really knows how to keep its enthusiast base enthused with such free events. And the M1 Procar!
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Upgrade+ Good life 130 Rep 1,937 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 AW Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (8)	Thanks for the pics. I will say the front end of the X5/X6 are horrible and look tacky. Looks like a bad aftermarket bodykit. __________________ Current: 08 E90 M3 Alpine White Former: 11 135i Msport Space Gray -Former: 07 335i Titanium Silver E92- Former: 08 135i Alpine White E82- Past: 06 Subaru STI WRB- Past: 04 Audi S4 Imola yellow- Past:97 Honda prelude Ice blue
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former Practical Idealist 9 Rep 408 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Greater Los Angeles Area iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the... well, thanks. I figured that I owed it to the forum to share for those who didn't get invited or couldn't make it. BMW is great with these types of events. They really continue to stoke the enthusiast soul. jzhang - I was there between 10:30 and Noon, so it may have been me. Maybe not though. RunNGun - Did they mention anything about the future 1 series? Since several folks have mentioned they like that X6M, I present my remaining pictures, and good naturedly wonder at your lack of sense. __________________ -f 2009 135 6MT Montego Blue Coupe, Sport, Prem, Cold, Nav, CA, iPod, Smartphone \| Euro Delivery on 10/25/2008
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