Took Delivery @ SC

valeram · 01-21-2007, 07:28 PM

What a great experience and I highly recommend it to anyone who have a time to pick up their car in S Carolina. First of all I would to thank Donnie and Co. for a great time even though it was short. My wife was really impress with all the arrangement and including the factory tour. At first I was concerned about the tour that she might not like it but I was dead wrong. Fortunalety for us that the weather cooperated. Of course the most important was the actual delivery of my Space Gray 335 coupe. It got CA, PP, Heated Seats and Performance P. Just got back last night after an overnight stay in Biltmore Inn with a discounted rate due to the Performance Delivery package and a great help from Donnie again. The driving instructions were great (thanks again to Donnie and (Michael ? sorry). Donnie took us to a great drive to the Biltmore Estate. It was an hour and 45 minutes from the delivery center. He let us used their radio while we follow him and he served as a tour guide. I will try to post some pics here.

One important thing. It was mentioned that BMW changed the policy regarding ED and PD. They mentioned that you can now do both ED and PD at the same time. Not at the same time but concurrently. So you can now take the European Delivery and let it delivered in SC for your Performance Delivery.

I will try to post more later on.

STE92VE · 01-21-2007, 07:40 PM

I love your color selection....can't wait to do PCD. Those pics just verified that I chose wisely. Best of luck.

Couch · 01-21-2007, 07:41 PM

I've always thought PD would be a lot of fun. To do ED followed by PD would be the ultimate.

Great short write up.

Congrats on the car.

viobruin · 01-22-2007, 12:48 AM

Congrats man ... awesome color.

willwin2day · 01-23-2007, 10:30 AM

Thanks for a great day Marlon!!! I look forward to your return!

donnie isley

DocRoss · 01-23-2007, 12:58 PM

nice looking car, and thanks for the info--very helpful. we'll be waiting for more pics--great color

hkj · 01-23-2007, 12:59 PM

Congrats on your new car. Those are some nice shots.

-hkj

MacAttack · 01-23-2007, 01:47 PM

Very

Navitimer · 01-23-2007, 08:24 PM

Congrats on the new ride! I also hoped you enjoyed your time in Charleston (I'm guessing Charleston is the port where they arrive). We're fortunate to live somewhat close, and my wife and I love spending time in Charleston. I imagine that picking up your new bimmer and hanging out in Charleston would be a great experience!

bavarian19 · 01-23-2007, 08:36 PM

That looks like a great E92!!! I like the color choice, and Im glad I chose the way I did.

Ill be picking mine up in about 2 weeks!!!

Bimmerforlife · 01-23-2007, 08:40 PM

Beautiful, really like that color. What interior color did you get? What kind of wood? Do you have pics of interior? Did you get Nav?

Congrats.

bonedaddy1977 · 01-23-2007, 09:15 PM

I just did PCD on 1/18 and Donnie is great. Did he take you for a ride in an M5? He's an amazing driver. I got the same color as you and was parked in the same spot as yours LOL

valeram · 01-23-2007, 09:35 PM

I hope that I can have the same boring job as Donnie has

. If I remember it correctly, there were 4 of us that picked up a 335 coupe, one X3 and one M6. Donnie showed us the proper way to drive in the track and that M5 he drove was great. We all drove the 635 going to the plant from the delivery center

. Additional pics below. I got black leather and gray wood interior. I will take more interior pics. I didn't use the car for 3 days since it started snowing last Sunday here in Ohio. I will wait until all the salts on the road are wash off and cleared. I already got a stone chip when we travel back from the Biltmore Estate last Saturday but it was a great and comfy ride. To be continued...

Mr.F1 Fan · 01-23-2007, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by valeram

One important thing. It was mentioned that BMW changed the policy regarding ED and PD. They mentioned that you can now do both ED and PD at the same time. Not at the same time but concurrently. So you can now take the European Delivery and let it delivered in SC for your Performance Delivery.

I will try to post more later on.

valeram,
Who mentioned it? I have inquired recently and been told it was not possible. If you have any info on who I might talk to, please forward it in this thread or PM me. I would really appreciate it. I really enjoy the whole ED experience and have been shot down twice trying to combine the two. Never had the chance to do PDC.

Very nice ride by the way.

Biltmore...what a bonus!

Anyone else out there trying (or succeeded) to do the twin deliveries, ED and PDC?

valeram · 01-23-2007, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.F1 Fan

valeram,
Who mentioned it? I have inquired recently and been told it was not possible. If you have any info on who I might talk to, please forward it in this thread or PM me. I would really appreciate it. I really enjoy the whole ED experience and have been shot down twice trying to combine the two. Never had the chance to do PDC.

Very nice ride by the way.

Biltmore...what a bonus!

Anyone else out there trying (or succeeded) to do the twin deliveries, ED and PDC?

Jonathan (I hope I remember it correctly), the person who personally delivered the car mentioned it to us. I made a comment about doing just one of the two because of BMW policy on ED and PD. He specifically mentioned it and you can quote me on this. I clarified it and double check, asked him twice if I heard it correctly. He mentioned that it was changed early this year but the BMW web site is not yet updated on that new policy.

Bimmerforlife · 01-23-2007, 10:01 PM

Wow your pics show off this color the best I have seen. It looks awesome in that showroom, it's screams take me for a ride.

Can't wait for your interior pics, this is the exact combo I am leaning towards. Can you try to get the best possible pics of the gray wood, I know it's hard to capture though , don't use a flash if you can help it, otherwise it will show brown in the wood.

valeram · 01-23-2007, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmerforlife

Wow your pics show off this color the best I have seen. It looks awesome in that showroom, it's screams take me for a ride.

Can't wait for your interior pics, this is the exact combo I am leaning towards. Can you try to get the best possible pics of the gray wood, I know it's hard to capture though , don't use a flash if you can help it, otherwise it will show brown in the wood.

I will take that interior pics as soon as I can drive it out. Hopefully the weather cooperates tomorrow. I bounced the flash on the ceiling and placed a diffuser on it when I took those pictures but I forgot to take an interior pics. Maybe because I was so excited to drive it out. I also have to lower the resolution when I posted it here. The total size for one pic is around 4.5 MB but I have to downgrade it to 400 KB.

Bimmerforlife · 01-27-2007, 08:59 AM

Valeram, Did the weather let up any, still waiting for those interior pics.

valeram · 01-27-2007, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmerforlife

Valeram, Did the weather let up any, still waiting for those interior pics.

Sorry but the the weather is not cooperating for this past week. My dealer's CA even called me up mid this week to inform me that I should try the SOS button so that my system on their side can be activated (included in the Premium Package - BMW Assist). I used the car just yesterday but I forgot my camera at home, I was running late in the morning. I just used it yesterday since taking delivery @SC and the mileage is already 630mi. I will give it a go today and thanks for reminding me.

abc · 01-27-2007, 10:13 AM

very nice true color looking pics.

tturedraider · 01-27-2007, 11:36 PM

"One important thing. It was mentioned that BMW changed the policy regarding ED and PD. They mentioned that you can now do both ED and PD at the same time. Not at the same time but concurrently. So you can now take the European Delivery and let it delivered in SC for your Performance Delivery. I will try to post more later on.'

I'm so glad to hear that!!

This is exactly what I've been planning to do!

valeram · 01-28-2007, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmerforlife

Valeram, Did the weather let up any, still waiting for those interior pics.

Here are some interior pictures but I think the quality are not that good. I will try again later with a different settings.

01-21-2007, 07:28 PM	#1
valeram Major 37 Rep 1,413 Posts Drives: 992 TTS, 991.2 GT3 T, F80 M3 C Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dublin, OH iTrader: (0)	Took Delivery @ SC What a great experience and I highly recommend it to anyone who have a time to pick up their car in S Carolina. First of all I would to thank Donnie and Co. for a great time even though it was short. My wife was really impress with all the arrangement and including the factory tour. At first I was concerned about the tour that she might not like it but I was dead wrong. Fortunalety for us that the weather cooperated. Of course the most important was the actual delivery of my Space Gray 335 coupe. It got CA, PP, Heated Seats and Performance P. Just got back last night after an overnight stay in Biltmore Inn with a discounted rate due to the Performance Delivery package and a great help from Donnie again. The driving instructions were great (thanks again to Donnie and (Michael ? sorry). Donnie took us to a great drive to the Biltmore Estate. It was an hour and 45 minutes from the delivery center. He let us used their radio while we follow him and he served as a tour guide. I will try to post some pics here. One important thing. It was mentioned that BMW changed the policy regarding ED and PD. They mentioned that you can now do both ED and PD at the same time. Not at the same time but concurrently. So you can now take the European Delivery and let it delivered in SC for your Performance Delivery. I will try to post more later on. Attached Images
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01-21-2007, 07:40 PM	#2
STE92VE STEVIL Empire 218 Rep 6,297 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	I love your color selection....can't wait to do PCD. Those pics just verified that I chose wisely. Best of luck. __________________ 2007 E92 328i 6MT-Space Gray/Black Dakota/Gray Poplar w/heated seats-PCD 4/27/07 (SOLD) 2009 E90 328i xDrive 6AT-Space Gray/Oyster Dakota/Dark Burl Walnut w/ZPP,ZCW,Xenons-ED 4/17/09 - Redelivery 5/30/09 (SOLD) 2014 E84 xDrive28i 8AT-Alpine White/Black Nevada/Silver Matte w/ZMV,ZLP,494 - DD 3/14/14 (SOLD)
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01-21-2007, 07:41 PM	#3
Couch Colonel 142 Rep 2,900 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	I've always thought PD would be a lot of fun. To do ED followed by PD would be the ultimate. Great short write up. Congrats on the car.
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01-22-2007, 12:48 AM	#4
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01-23-2007, 10:30 AM	#5
willwin2day Private First Class 79 Rep 124 Posts Drives: all BMWs Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Thanks for a great day Marlon!!! I look forward to your return! donnie isley Last edited by willwin2day; 01-24-2007 at 10:27 AM..
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DocRoss Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 272 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	nice looking car, and thanks for the info--very helpful. we'll be waiting for more pics--great color __________________ DocRoss
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Navitimer New Member 1 Rep 16 Posts Drives: Land Rover LR3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	Congrats on the new ride! I also hoped you enjoyed your time in Charleston (I'm guessing Charleston is the port where they arrive). We're fortunate to live somewhat close, and my wife and I love spending time in Charleston. I imagine that picking up your new bimmer and hanging out in Charleston would be a great experience!
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01-23-2007, 08:36 PM	#10
bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	That looks like a great E92!!! I like the color choice, and Im glad I chose the way I did. Ill be picking mine up in about 2 weeks!!!
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01-23-2007, 08:40 PM	#11
Bimmerforlife Major 388 Rep 1,279 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Beautiful, really like that color. What interior color did you get? What kind of wood? Do you have pics of interior? Did you get Nav? Congrats.
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bonedaddy1977 Private 7 Rep 89 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Space Gray coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	I just did PCD on 1/18 and Donnie is great. Did he take you for a ride in an M5? He's an amazing driver. I got the same color as you and was parked in the same spot as yours LOL __________________ Space Gray / Saddle Brown / Aluminum / Sport Pkg / Premium Pkg / Auto / Navigation / PDC / Comfort Access
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01-23-2007, 09:35 PM	#13
valeram Major 37 Rep 1,413 Posts Drives: 992 TTS, 991.2 GT3 T, F80 M3 C Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dublin, OH iTrader: (0)	I hope that I can have the same boring job as Donnie has . If I remember it correctly, there were 4 of us that picked up a 335 coupe, one X3 and one M6. Donnie showed us the proper way to drive in the track and that M5 he drove was great. We all drove the 635 going to the plant from the delivery center . Additional pics below. I got black leather and gray wood interior. I will take more interior pics. I didn't use the car for 3 days since it started snowing last Sunday here in Ohio. I will wait until all the salts on the road are wash off and cleared. I already got a stone chip when we travel back from the Biltmore Estate last Saturday but it was a great and comfy ride. To be continued... Attached Images
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Bimmerforlife Major 388 Rep 1,279 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Wow your pics show off this color the best I have seen. It looks awesome in that showroom, it's screams take me for a ride. Can't wait for your interior pics, this is the exact combo I am leaning towards. Can you try to get the best possible pics of the gray wood, I know it's hard to capture though , don't use a flash if you can help it, otherwise it will show brown in the wood.
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01-27-2007, 08:59 AM	#18
Bimmerforlife Major 388 Rep 1,279 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Valeram, Did the weather let up any, still waiting for those interior pics.
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abc Captain 27 Rep 772 Posts Drives: 325 Join Date: May 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	very nice true color looking pics.
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