My Z4 35is European Delivery and Automotive Vacation (tons of pics!) - Page 2 - New 2009 2010 BMW Z4

Rac10000 · 08-06-2011, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by flpnout

Congrats! I do like that color alot. Looks like they still have the yellow 35is Z4 on display next to the big "Z4" sign at the Welt. That's been there since I was last there November 2010 while on business trip. Right next to it should have been a Mineral White M3.

Yup, it was still there! But the M3 that was next to it was red if I remember correctly.

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Originally Posted by parkstaff

Thanks RAC...
I enjoyed your story and think your Z is beautiful! Any chance you can show us some pics of the ladies in the Sex Shop at the end of your post LOL!!
I wish I could have done a Center Employee Euro Delivery on my "is"...OH Well...Next time
Cheers

Thanks! To be completely honest, I didn't even go in the sex shops. We have enough of those in New York City.

And definitely do a Euro Delivery next time!

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Originally Posted by the infamous...

awesome trip, congrats!!

and thx 4 sharing!

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Originally Posted by BenTrovato

Looks like a fantastic experience, thanks for sharing with us!

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Originally Posted by trackfiend

congrats!! thank you for sharing!!

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Originally Posted by Diver

Wow, what a great experience, and you get to keep the car too.

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Originally Posted by E92LNGCGY

Thanks for sharing. Great photos. Looks like a great trip overall.

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Originally Posted by SilverII

so much win

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Originally Posted by yamazaho

Awesome trip, thanks for sharing...

I am definitely doing a ED trip eventually...!!!!

Thanks a lot, guys! It really was an awesome experience that I would recommend for any BMW fan!

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

What a nice trip!

I really wonder why that specific collection of cars was in Paris. May be for something like Top Gear.

Thanks! No idea ... My first thought was Top Gear but I don't think it was. Probably just 3 rich friends.

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Originally Posted by dat boi vesh

wow!
Great shots!!!
And you saw like 6 of the newest cars on my car watching list!!!
How sick was the RS4.0 in real life?

Thank you!

Yea, there were a lot of great cars, especially at The Ring. The 4.0 was nuts! I was just happy to see someone actually using it in the proper way.

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Originally Posted by aajami

What a great experience -- thank you for sharing.

I've stayed at the Sofitel in Munich, and it is amazing.

Thanks! The Sofitel really was excellent. The staff was very helpful and the room was great.

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Originally Posted by Bmw135er

There should be a software update for that. It's a neutral idle control that only occurs on startup. Probably a bulletin on it, but I can't remember the #. The newer software eliminates it automatically when programmed.

positiveions · 08-06-2011, 07:03 PM

awesome experience. congrats. thanks for sharing

RussRamz · 08-06-2011, 08:25 PM

I just left Germany after 9 years and now living in Texas. Those pictures bring a lot of good memories. Thanks for posting.

rogm · 08-06-2011, 08:26 PM

very nice!

andrewket · 08-06-2011, 09:20 PM

Thanks for sharing.

Andrew

mauroavella · 08-06-2011, 09:47 PM

awesome, next time I'll do the ED

Guerillaw · 08-07-2011, 10:22 AM

Not much to add but wanted to thank you for the awesome post.
Its wonderful shares like this that make sifting through the trolls and other forum swill worth it!

Zunkung · 08-07-2011, 11:08 AM

VERY NICEE!!!! I really wish I can have a chance to do some ED sometime in the future. Your car also looks amazing!!!!

Yogijet · 08-07-2011, 12:27 PM

Awesome. Thanks for sharing and congratulations!

nick123 · 08-07-2011, 01:00 PM

Your car looks beautiful. I've always wanted to drive a Z4 and see how it compares to my s2000

superbow · 08-07-2011, 02:01 PM

Great write up.......

Hopfully going on factory tour with GB car club next year!

Just got Z4 35i last week

Mr. ///M3 RD · 08-07-2011, 02:27 PM

Rac10000

+1 everyone should make this trip it is something to remember, I did it in 2009 except I also included the VW Glass Factory in Dresden it was a trip to remember. Naturally I had to leave the wife at home since it was a strictly a boys trip

Rac10000, thanks for sharing your experience your car looks gorges and I hope you have many problem free travel days with her ... Happy Trails

2045 · 08-07-2011, 10:26 PM

Rac,
congrats man! awesome write-up!

got a stupid question to ask. does the car come with floormats when u pick it up?

i'm doing the ED in about 45 days, same car, for the wife. can't wait!

STOOF · 08-07-2011, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 2045

got a stupid question to ask. does the car come with floormats when u pick it up?

That reminds me i wanted to ask that, cause mine didnt

I cant believe that a $67k doesnt come with floormats.

2045 · 08-07-2011, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by STOOF

That reminds me i wanted to ask that, cause mine didnt

I cant believe that a $67k doesnt come with floormats.

they all don't, but i think it's standard for 2012.

usually my dealer buys the mats anyway. i'm just curious if it indeed doesn't come with mats with i take delivery in Munich, should i just go ahead get the mats from my dealer first so i can take it with me to Germany.

335xdriver · 08-08-2011, 05:27 AM

bump

ALPINE6SPD · 08-08-2011, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by STOOF

That reminds me i wanted to ask that, cause mine didnt

I cant believe that a $67k doesnt come with floormats.

You paid 67k for your car? You didn't get a discount? Man you were hosed.

ALPINE6SPD · 08-08-2011, 09:11 AM

Awesome trip. I love the color. Pics look wonderfull. I can't wait to do my euro delivery in a few years with my son. He is only 5 now and I plan to do it when he is 10-11. Bes of luck with the beast.

Frosty · 08-08-2011, 09:41 AM

This is one of the BEST photos I have ever seen of a Z4...wow ~Frost

Rac10000 · 08-08-2011, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by eatrach73

awesome experience. congrats. thanks for sharing

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Originally Posted by andrewket

Thanks for sharing.

Andrew

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Originally Posted by rogm

very nice!

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Originally Posted by mauroavella

awesome, next time I'll do the ED

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Originally Posted by Zunkung

VERY NICEE!!!! I really wish I can have a chance to do some ED sometime in the future. Your car also looks amazing!!!!

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Originally Posted by Yogijet

Awesome. Thanks for sharing and congratulations!

Thank you, guys! I really appreciate all the comments!

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Originally Posted by RussRamz

I just left Germany after 9 years and now living in Texas. Those pictures bring a lot of good memories. Thanks for posting.

No problem! I loved Germany … it seems like a great place to live! It must have been hard to adjust to the driving speeds in the states.

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Originally Posted by Guerillaw

Not much to add but wanted to thank you for the awesome post.
Its wonderful shares like this that make sifting through the trolls and other forum swill worth it!

No problem! I wanted to share the trip with you guys and I’m glad you enjoyed it!

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Originally Posted by nick123

Your car looks beautiful. I've always wanted to drive a Z4 and see how it compares to my s2000

Thank you! One of my good friends used to have an S2000, so I have had some seat-time in one … the Z4 is much more powerful (in 35i and 35is trims), less focused (not as sharp/and not as light), but much easier to live with (much more space (I’m 6’3”), more comfort features, etc.). Take a trip to your local dealer and take one for a spin!

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Originally Posted by superbow

Great write up.......

Hopfully going on factory tour with GB car club next year!

Just got Z4 35i last week

Thanks! It would be great to tour the Z4 factory … enjoy your new ride!

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Originally Posted by Rolf-Dieter

Rac10000

+1 everyone should make this trip it is something to remember, I did it in 2009 except I also included the VW Glass Factory in Dresden it was a trip to remember. Naturally I had to leave the wife at home since it was a strictly a boys trip

Rac10000, thanks for sharing your experience your car looks gorges and I hope you have many problem free travel days with her ... Happy Trails

Thanks, Rolf! It was a boys trip for me as well … I don’t think the GF would have been too thrilled with the constant automotive activities.

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Originally Posted by 2045

Rac,
congrats man! awesome write-up!

got a stupid question to ask. does the car come with floormats when u pick it up?

i'm doing the ED in about 45 days, same car, for the wife. can't wait!

Thank you! It does! I almost couldn’t believe it … they are Z4 35is specific mats … my X6 did not come with floor mats when I picked it up at the Performance Center last year.

You’re going to have a blast on your Euro Delivery!

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Originally Posted by STOOF

That reminds me i wanted to ask that, cause mine didnt

I cant believe that a $67k doesnt come with floormats.

Yea, I am not sure how they decide which models get mats and which don’t … 2011 X6 get no mats … 2011 Z4 get mats …. Who knows??

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Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

You paid 67k for your car? You didn't get a discount? Man you were hosed.

I am assuming he was referring to the MSRP, not the price he paid.

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Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

Awesome trip. I love the color. Pics look wonderfull. I can't wait to do my euro delivery in a few years with my son. He is only 5 now and I plan to do it when he is 10-11. Bes of luck with the beast.

Thanks! I am really happy with the color … it suits the car very well and when paired with the interior really makes the whole car come together.

A Euro Delivery with your son would be a great experience for the both of you … waiting another 5-6 years until he can appreciate it is a good idea!

Rac10000 · 08-08-2011, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

This is one of the BEST photos I have ever seen of a Z4...wow ~Frost

Thanks! I love that pic as well ... it shows how good a Z4 can look with the top up!

ZGirl07 · 08-08-2011, 11:47 AM

Looks like an awesome trip!!!! Thanks for sharing. If my next car ends up being another BMW, I definitely want to do ED.

08-06-2011, 07:03 PM	#24
positiveions Major General Drives: 09 MKV JETTA 2.5 & E90 M3 :) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 9,025 iTrader: (1)	awesome experience. congrats. thanks for sharing __________________

08-06-2011, 08:25 PM	#25
RussRamz M Slut Drives: 2011 M3 Coupe Mineral White Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Adenau, GE via 3 years in dreadful El Paso, TX Posts: 549 iTrader: (0)	I just left Germany after 9 years and now living in Texas. Those pictures bring a lot of good memories. Thanks for posting. __________________ You have to be 100% behind someone before you can stab them in the back. David Brent

08-06-2011, 09:20 PM	#27
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08-07-2011, 12:27 PM	#31
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08-07-2011, 02:01 PM	#33
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08-06-2011, 08:26 PM	#26
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08-06-2011, 09:47 PM	#28
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08-07-2011, 10:22 AM	#29
Guerillaw New Member Drives: BMW 135 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dealer Posts: 9 iTrader: (0)	Not much to add but wanted to thank you for the awesome post. Its wonderful shares like this that make sifting through the trolls and other forum swill worth it!

08-07-2011, 11:08 AM	#30
Zunkung Private First Class Drives: E90 318ise Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 103 iTrader: (0)	VERY NICEE!!!! I really wish I can have a chance to do some ED sometime in the future. Your car also looks amazing!!!!

08-07-2011, 01:00 PM	#32
nick123 Private First Class Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vegas Posts: 100 iTrader: (0)	Your car looks beautiful. I've always wanted to drive a Z4 and see how it compares to my s2000

08-07-2011, 02:27 PM	#34
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08-07-2011, 10:26 PM	#35
2045 Second Lieutenant Drives: always changing Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 206 iTrader: (0)	Rac, congrats man! awesome write-up! got a stupid question to ask. does the car come with floormats when u pick it up? i'm doing the ED in about 45 days, same car, for the wife. can't wait!

08-08-2011, 05:27 AM	#38
335xdriver Private Drives: 13 X6,09 335i,08 328i,00 323i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 83 iTrader: (0)	bump

08-08-2011, 09:11 AM	#40
ALPINE6SPD Lieutenant General Drives: 2010 BMW 328i Sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highland Lakes NJ Posts: 10,406 iTrader: (2)	Awesome trip. I love the color. Pics look wonderfull. I can't wait to do my euro delivery in a few years with my son. He is only 5 now and I plan to do it when he is 10-11. Bes of luck with the beast. __________________ 2010 AW e90 328i: 6 speed, Black Leather, Dark Wood trim, ZPP, ZCW, ZVP,ZSP, Nav, Xenon BMW Performance CF Rear spolier and Gloss black grills 2008 Candy White MKV GTI 2.0T 6 Speed Manul Gone 2008 AW X3 3.0si: 6 speed Returned 2006 AW e90 330i: 6 speed Dinan Stage 1 Returned

08-08-2011, 09:41 AM	#41
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08-08-2011, 11:47 AM	#44
ZGirl07 Lieutenant General Drives: '13 Z4 35i Join Date: May 2007 Location: SI, NY Posts: 13,331 iTrader: (2)	Looks like an awesome trip!!!! Thanks for sharing. If my next car ends up being another BMW, I definitely want to do ED.

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