BMW Ultimate Drive - Susan G. Komen breast cancer foundation

[BigSmooth]

I remember GTAudiophile posting a thread about this last year (and thinking to myself "how did I miss out on that?"), so I thought I'd let people know.

Basically, BMW sends out several fleets of cars that tour the country. When they have one of these events in your area, all you have do is register, and then you can test drive one of the Bimmers. BMW then donates $1 for every mile you drive to the Komen foundation. It's free to register so all you have to do is drive.

If you go to http://www.bmwusa.com and then go to "Events", you can see if there will be an Ultimate Drive in your area. You can register online. Registration opens up until about a month before each event.

The best part is, they won't be in Oregon until October. Why is this good? Because I turn 25 in September, and that's the minimum age to drive the 760Li and ///M cars (if they're available).

So check it out, this is a great chance to drive a nice car and contribute to a good cause.

 

[aphex]

05.21.03
The Ultimate Drive - Susan G. Komen
Gainesville BMW
4222 NW 13th St
Gainesville, FL

 

[Viper GTS]

They probably won't have the M cars, they didn't last year. Too many people that didn't have a freaking clue how to drive them. I think they said they went through 13 clutches on one of the vehicles they had.

All boring stuff now, but it's still a blast. I wasn't 21 last time, so I had to ride - This time I will drive.



Viper GTS

 

[BigSmooth]

Yeah, I figured they might not have the M cars or Minis, either. Still, I wouldn't mind a spin in a 540, a Z4 3.0, X5 4.6is, etc.

 

[Viper GTS]

Originally posted by: bigsmooth
Yeah, I figured they might not have the M cars or Minis, either. Still, I wouldn't mind a spin in a 540, a Z4 3.0, X5 4.6is, etc.

They had those (Not sure about the 4.6is), my roommate & I drove the Z3 3.0. We didn't bother with the 5-series, but I can't see why they wouldn't have the 540 - They had the 745Li. Now that is a sweet car.

BTW, don't peel out of the parking lot, they frown on that.

Last year some dumbass took a 745Li without letting them know he had it (they are VERY specific about marking when you leave, when you return, etc.) AND he peeled out of the parking lot.

Needless to say he didn't drive again that day.

Viper GTS

 

[BigSmooth]

Yeah, I checked some of the earlier dates, and they do have 540s and 760s available. Hopefully they will have them out here too.

 

[GTaudiophile]

Weird. They will be in Athens and Augusta, GA in a few days, but not in any of the metro ATL dealers. I'd like to drive a Z4, but I don't know if I want to drive 2 hours to a dealer that will let me do that.

Edit: NM, I had to click on May:

05.03.03
The Ultimate Drive - Susan G. Komen
Hank Aaron BMW
4171 Jonesboro Rd
Union City, GA

 

[Nevada]

i went on this last year with some friends and it was a fun time. i drove the 525i and the 330ci. also got a ride in the 7 series.

if you do end up going on this, don't act like an idiot. the local cops will be in the area looking to bust people. i remember some moron in a 325ci was driving like a maniac and cut off my friends when they were in a 5 series. needless to say, someone called the dealership and the guy was told to leave upon returning from his drive.