Cars, Cigars & Guitars (One Man's Lament)

Congrats on the new car order. I've been driving my Subaru WRX 2015 since April of 2014 and I still don't have major gas for another car.
 
Decision made. Car ordered. On 11 Feb I pick up this model in this color (but mine with a manual) from the BMW factory in Munich.

A few weeks ago, Mama Bear and I took the fast-train to München for the weekend and picked up my new ride. On the morning of the 11th of Feb, we took a taxi to BMW Welt and were met by a man who escorted us up to the new vehicle reception area. After checking-in, we were taken to the VIP lounge where we had some snacks while waiting for our scheduled delivery time.

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Just outside the VIP lounge is a balcony where you can see other people taking delivery of their new car and doing a few laps around the arena before exiting the building. You can also see spectators from the museum on the distant balcony. I waited here until I saw (and heard) my car come up the elevator and out to the floor.

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We were first taken to an area with large touch screens and walked through a presentation of the tech in my car. Then we headed down the stairwell to the car. As we got close, the spot-lights came on and it started spinning.

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Needless to say, it will never be this clean again.

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After I did a few (loud) laps of the Welt, we handed the car to the valet and went back inside to grab one more drink, use the facilities, and pass through the gift shop before hitting the road. Here is the valet handing off the car in front of the BMW Welt as we were leaving.

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The next morning, I had these winter tires installed. The M2 Competition is a track-focused car and is only delivered with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires; which aren't legal (or safe) for winter use.

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The brakes on this car are HUGE.

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I just passed the 1200 mile break-in period. Time to let all 405 horses out. :)

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A few weeks ago, Mama Bear and I took the fast-train to München for the weekend and picked up my new ride. On the morning of the 11th of Feb, we took a taxi to BMW Welt and were met by a man who escorted us up to the new vehicle reception area. After checking-in, we were taken to the VIP lounge where we had some snacks while waiting for our scheduled delivery time.

IMG_8813-X3.jpg


IMG_8814-X3.jpg


Just outside the VIP lounge is a balcony where you can see other people taking delivery of their new car and doing a few laps around the arena before exiting the building. You can also see spectators from the museum on the distant balcony. I waited here until I saw (and heard) my car come up the elevator and out to the floor.

IMG_8820-X3.jpg


We were first taken to an area with large touch screens and walked through a presentation of the tech in my car. Then we headed down the stairwell to the car. As we got close, the spot-lights came on and it started spinning.

IMG_8842-X3.jpg


Needless to say, it will never be this clean again.

IMG_8849-X3.jpg


After I did a few (loud) laps of the Welt, we handed the car to the valet and went back inside to grab one more drink, use the facilities, and pass through the gift shop before hitting the road. Here is the valet handing off the car in front of the BMW Welt as we were leaving.

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The next morning, I had these winter tires installed. The M2 Competition is a track-focused car and is only delivered with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires; which aren't legal (or safe) for winter use.

IMG_8902-X3.jpg


The brakes on this car are HUGE.

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I just passed the 1200 mile break-in period. Time to let all 405 horses out. :)

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Thanks for posting! What a cool experience. VSC off? Naughty boy! :D
 
Welcome to the "M-brotherhood".
This looks like the car equivalent of a trip to "the vault".
Congratulations...enjoy!
 
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