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      10-15-2021, 10:34 PM   #67
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So nice to take a break from the dysfunction of Portland!
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That was one awesome trip! Love the photos, great work.
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I am almost certain I saw you on highway 12 as I was returning from my 4,062 mile round trip from Seattle to Colorado and back! Not a lot of f90 m5 comps… I was in the blue OG M2 if you happened to see us.
Cool. Where do you think we were? I remember an M2, just can't place where right now. I saw less than a half dozen Beemers anywhere on the trip. Thousands and thousands of pickup trucks in those states, tho.

Can you take much luggage?

BTW, pardon my noobness, but I'm not tracking what you mean by blue OG.
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I am almost certain I saw you on highway 12 as I was returning from my 4,062 mile round trip from Seattle to Colorado and back! Not a lot of f90 m5 comps… I was in the blue OG M2 if you happened to see us.
Cool. Where do you think we were? I remember an M2, just can't place where right now. I saw less than a half dozen Beemers anywhere on the trip. Thousands and thousands of pickup trucks in those states, tho.

Can you take much luggage?

BTW, pardon my noobness, but I'm not tracking what you mean by blue OG.
We were passing through 12 heading from Montana to Washington on September 22nd. I drove an f90 at an m track days event and loved it, so I always notice them. If not you, a twin going through about the same time

I drove from Seattle to Denver solo, picked up a friend and did 4 days around Colorado with Express Rally. When we got back to his house he had such a great time he came back with me. We went through Yellowstone and 12 coming back and it was fantastic.

The M2 was great, I have added Ohlins coilovers, and lots of sound deadening (among other things) that made it very pleasant. Surprisingly we had similar gas mileage on the trip 🤣😂 but I guarantee you were a lot more comfortable.

Not much space in the M2. We have an X3M competition arriving on Monday.

Couple pics from our trip. Blue OG - meaning not an M2 competition, the original.

4,062 miles in 8 days. 7 states. 8 out of 40 cars that started the event in Colorado DNF'd. 3 of them were mclarens (out of 4 mclarens)…
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Great story, I wish I had the time to do a trip like that.
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Not exaggerating when I say this, but this post is literally my favorite all-time post from Bimmerpost.com. Wow! Thanks so much for this!!

I've actually been on road trips to many of these places in the last few years, including to Devils Tower in my X3MC just a few months ago.

Well done, sir
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We were passing through 12 heading from Montana to Washington on September 22nd. I drove an f90 at an m track days event and loved it, so I always notice them. If not you, a twin going through about the same time

I drove from Seattle to Denver solo, picked up a friend and did 4 days around Colorado with Express Rally. When we got back to his house he had such a great time he came back with me. We went through Yellowstone and 12 coming back and it was fantastic.

4,062 miles in 8 days. 7 states. 8 out of 40 cars that started the event in Colorado DNF'd. 3 of them were mclarens (out of 4 mclarens)…
That sounds like a great trip, too. Do you remember whereabouts on 12 you saw me? My photo by the Clearwater says it was taken around noon on the 21st. You said you came thru on the 22nd. Could there be 2 M5Cs on the loose out there??

Where was that last picture taken with the rocky road? Looks interesting......

Big day coming Monday. Enjoy.
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Thanks for these pics and commentary. I need to look through this over a few days and appreciate the amazing photos.
I'm pretty much a workaholic and hard for me to get into relaxation mode. These photos had me relaxed and on a mental vaca. Thanks my man.
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Awesome pics love the scenery and the ride
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Pretty cool road trip, I love this part of the country. If you make another road trip and it routes through Utah then I would love to tag along for a day. Thanks for sharing your trip with us all.
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We were passing through 12 heading from Montana to Washington on September 22nd. I drove an f90 at an m track days event and loved it, so I always notice them. If not you, a twin going through about the same time

I drove from Seattle to Denver solo, picked up a friend and did 4 days around Colorado with Express Rally. When we got back to his house he had such a great time he came back with me. We went through Yellowstone and 12 coming back and it was fantastic.

4,062 miles in 8 days. 7 states. 8 out of 40 cars that started the event in Colorado DNF'd. 3 of them were mclarens (out of 4 mclarens)…
That sounds like a great trip, too. Do you remember whereabouts on 12 you saw me? My photo by the Clearwater says it was taken around noon on the 21st. You said you came thru on the 22nd. Could there be 2 M5Cs on the loose out there??

Where was that last picture taken with the rocky road? Looks interesting......

Big day coming Monday. Enjoy.
It must have been a different one, it would have been on your day 2 - we did Montana to Seattle on 9/22. This was along the river on the 22nd throughout the day. Also my REVER app tracking for the 22nd

The big mountain road is million dollar highway in CO. We also did independence pass and pikes peak. I would like to return to all 3 - no question. They were absolutely stunning.

Thanks! Really excited for the X3M. Sounds like we'll get it tomorrow!!
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Also took my M5C to ancient bristlecone pine park in Cali
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Awesome travel story. Thanks for sharing all of your pictures. Makes me want to get on the road and explore more.
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[COLOR="Blue"]Day 13 (Last Day): Ontario, OR to Portland, OR - 390 miles[/COLOR]

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Just did this stretch from Ontario to Baker City in the spring. The landscape is rolling hills and way more scenic than southern Idaho.
Pulled in to see how things were going in North Powder, the gateway to the Anthony Lakes Ski area. A little rehab going on.
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Met up with a college buddy and his wife in Pendleton for lunch. Only the second time we've seen them since college. Good to catch up.

Downtown Pendleton
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Major rodeo, the Pendleton Round -Up, is held here annually
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Back on the road for home. Before long, you are out of the ranching country and back to following the Columbia River - all the way back to Portland.

Biggs Junction
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West of Biggs Jct
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More Columbia Gorge
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Hood River
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Mt Hood in Oregon
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Arrived home in the early evening. Felt good to be home, but felt a little hemmed in by the city and all the traffic.

Another great trip in the books with my patient and fabulous co-pilot. Most days we were in the car at 8:30 and rarely made it to the hotel before 6 pm, many times later. Gonna have to cut the daily mileage down because there is always too much to see and too many things left behind. The same trip at only 250 miles/day results in 17 days in stead of 13.

I called my dealership as soon as I got home because I was now 11,000 miles since my last oil change. I told the appointment person who I was and what I wanted. She said I'm not ready yet - and I told her I was at 19,000 miles. She said they had me at only 8,000 in June for my last one, am I sure about the mileage? Did I have a busy summer? I said yeah, and 4,000 were just in the last 2 weeks. She said "I have you down for 8:20 am next Tuesday." Thanky much.

Some Final Thoughts on the M5:
The LCI M5C - what can I say? Zero problems. Never put air in the tires. Never needed oil, or water or wiper fluid. I've had 4 BMW V-8s now - never had a problem with any of them. They all seem to get better with age. I feel like they really hit their stride at around 20,000 miles. I love the M1 and M2 buttons. Passing is a breeze when needed. Freeway driving with the radar cruise control is tremendous and 2 lane twisties with the suspension tightened up is marvelous. Never get tired of driving this car. But I'll be at 22,000 miles after year 1 and thoughts begin to creep into my mind with what to replace it with and the timing of that event. Will the supply chain shortages end anytime soon? What's the last month I can order another M5 in this cycle? Do I want an M8?

Aw, who cares. I'm just going to keep driving this car for now.

Thanks for tagging along this far. You're a real trooper. Or a lonely person. Whatever.

Safe travels.
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Great write up and pics. I was immersed in your journey.
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Awesome read and great vistas.
Makes us non stateside folks appreciate the vastness of your country.
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Thanks for posting all those pictures, reminded me of our road trips over numerous years stretching from Tombstone to Alaska to badlands. Amazing views in all parts (apart from some long boring bits in between!)
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Inspirational! Thanks for bringing me along on your trip out west. Putting this on my list.
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Thanks for putting up the rest, simply awesome and I hope you had a great time!
Great time had by all

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Looks like an awesome road trip. Thanks for sharing.
It surely was. Thx

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what a beautiful trip, thank a lot for sharing with us.
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Honestly, this journal Makes me want to plan a trip with my E90 M3. It's not as luxurious as the M5 in terms of comfort for long trips but I have seen it be done.

This is something I am strongly contemplating come spring.

I'm going to start researching a nice scenic route, maybe not as lengthy as yours but we shall see. These cars are meant to be driven and they do it damn well.

Enjoy the car in good health, the M5 is damn lucky to have an owner that took it on such a journey!

Cheers to many more years with the beautifully designed M5
M2, M3, M4 or M5 - I don't think it really matters. Just getting on the road is what matters.

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I really took all the fishing, hiking, and skiing (Sun Valley no less) for granted back then. It's wild thinking back to how much the Rockies dominated the landscape and skyline. Now I'm in Jersey…

Thanks for the write up, and great pics!!

I don't get to the Rockies enough, either. And look at you, you're in NJ. Smokies don't really do it. Nice. Just not the same.

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Thanks for giving me a great diversion from actual work on a Friday morning! Awesome trip in an awesome car. Seems like you timed it just right!
Weather really couldn't have been better. Fall colors were strong. Just on the cusp of snow - especially at 11,500 feet!!

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Awesome post, thank you for sharing and inspiring a vacation.


As to what to get next after the M5.....
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Awesome pics — beauties & the beast.
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Those photos are amazing
See above ^^^^

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I love a road trip in a great bmw. I've been dying to get out west, even more so now.
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Superb. Superb. Superb.
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That was one awesome trip! Love the photos, great work.
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Great story, I wish I had the time to do a trip like that.
Cut it in half if you have to. You can still get a lot done in a week.

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Thanks for these pics and commentary. I need to look through this over a few days and appreciate the amazing photos.
I'm pretty much a workaholic and hard for me to get into relaxation mode. These photos had me relaxed and on a mental vaca. Thanks my man.
Glad to help out. My mental vaca's are the European write-ups. I can look at those all day.

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Awesome pics love the scenery and the ride
It all works

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Pretty cool road trip, I love this part of the country. If you make another road trip and it routes through Utah then I would love to tag along for a day. Thanks for sharing your trip with us all.
Sure, but it's going to get crowded in back because secretariat wants to come along too

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Awesome travel story. Thanks for sharing all of your pictures. Makes me want to get on the road and explore more.
It's a great way to see things. Stay. Off. The. Freeways.

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Great write up and pics. I was immersed in your journey.
Wow, thanks

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Awesome read and great vistas.
Makes us non stateside folks appreciate the vastness of your country.
It's crazy sometimes. I want to drive to Halifax, Nova Scotia some day. At 350 miles a day, it's 10 days just to get there - with no screwing around on the way. Gonna need a month.

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Thanks for posting all those pictures, reminded me of our road trips over numerous years stretching from Tombstone to Alaska to badlands. Amazing views in all parts (apart from some long boring bits in between!)
Were you visiting then or an ex-pat now?

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Inspirational! Thanks for bringing me along on your trip out west. Putting this on my list.
Glad to have you


It's been fun, guys & gals. Glad you all enjoyed it.
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Most people travel US in a camper; you traveled across the Nation in style. Well done. Thank you for sharing those pics.
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[QUOTE=snowbimmer;28121892]Day 5: Badlands Loop - 307 miles

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Lot to do today. The Crazy Horse Memorial was just down the road, so we thought we'd take a look at it. Crazy Horse was an Oglala Lakota warrior fighting federal encroachment of native lands, eventually battling Custer at Little Big Horn. The Lakota tribe commissioned the statue on private land in 1948. If completed, it will be over 600 feet long and 500 feet high. After the sculptor died in 1982, the widow took over. When she died in 2014, seven of the children were working for the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation to help raise funds and continue the work. They have a long way to go.

Photos are nice and sharp,...and look to be captured with a proper dedicated camera vs a cellphone! That said,...I offer this bit of photography tip to make your photos stand out even more,...and that is,...apply some "Rule of Thirds" (RoT) in your composition! Many of the photos you captured are worthy of large printing had you applied RoT in your composition. Also, it's ok to Crop a photo to make it better!

Again,...thanks for sharing!

Edit: Wow! Tons of pics,...soon are very nice,...and again, thanks for sharing~
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