1M NSW-Delivery (updated with pictures

alik01 · 08-23-2011, 02:07 AM

Hi guys,

I am so sorry for the extreme delay in posting this, I returned from the trip to a crazy storm!

I am at work so will post a few pictures later on but want to take the opportunity for a quick write up.

Firstly I got to Wollongong after a relatively uneventful flight - the guy at the dealership was nice enough to pick us up. Firstly, I am glad I do not reside in the 'Gong - not the most pleasant looking place. Had a relatively large BMW dealership though!

I had informed the dealer several weeks ago of my plans and I wanted everything ready for when I get back. He had to go on a trip somewhere so had left it his colleague. I got there and nothing was prepared, the car was nowhere to be seen and the guys tell me they've misplaced the code for the Nav and were trying to contact BMW. I figured I waited almost 9 months for this car, so what's an hour or two more - went and got some lunch. After everything they still couldn't locate the code and said they'll call me with the code after I had left. They then pulled the car into the workshop parking lot and the thing wasn't even properly cleaned up. I didn't care and wanted to get on with the show. So we hopped in and set off into the big smoke...

All my frustrations soon melted away, this car is ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE. Love at first site it was!

My girlfriend has a beach house in the coastal town of Berrara and the plan was to spend the weekend there and relax while breaking the car in. I had a goal to hit 2000Kms in the 4 days! So we headed down to the beach house in haste since we had a booking at Rick Stein's at Bannisters - was a really great dinner and recommend it highly to anyone!

We were then joined by my girlfriend's sister and her boyfriend, who's a designer and car nut - he just got back from meeting the BMW design head - Karim Rashid - I now have a very nice invitation to a private tour in Munich! Him & I took the car down to Bateman's Bay and up the Clyde Mountain and that was such incredible good fun. The car performed like a superstar - I am absolutely amazed by the poise and go-getter attitude of this car. The turbo lag was almost non-existent and it just pulled and pulled! The switchbacks were tackled with glee - we made 3 passes, switching drivers! Needless to say the break-in process was fairly intense! I had the most fun on the way back when we were joined by E46 330ci Coupe and X5-M! The X5-M was absolutely amazing through the corners and I was beginning to doubt my driving skills until I saw the logos! When we parted ways, the guy then waved and asked if it was a 1 or 3???

We spend the next two days exploring the NSW South Coast - Zuzu told me it was God's country - it was indeed - such an amazing place with gorgeous views, gorgeous roads and the weather was beautiful and sunny but cool. I decided a house there is definitely on the cards for next 2 years!

Finally Monday came and we took the car back to the dealership to be serviced and trucked up home to Darwin.

1680kms on the clock!

BMW86 · 08-23-2011, 02:19 AM

Congrats and entertaining story. Need some pics

alik01 · 08-23-2011, 02:35 AM

Thanks mate, definitely will put the pictures up. Didn't stop to take much though - wonder why?

sparoz · 08-23-2011, 05:12 AM

Gratz!!! The x5m is a gem. Every time I drive the 1M it keeps surprising me. Can't believe you have it run in at the same time as me!

It has been raining since it ticked over the 2k, so still haven't got a good chance to play with it. Best place to be is at 4k rpm.

Alpine* · 08-23-2011, 05:55 AM

Congratulations mate, the wait is worth it for sure.

Dwyers did bad, hit them real hard on your survey. Have you called the DP to have a winge yet?

ENJOY

FJP135i · 08-23-2011, 07:51 AM

nice write up! would have been an awesome experience... hmm I wonder where you are going to find twisty roads like that in Darwin?!
And as already discussed I cannot wait to see her in the flesh!

alik01 · 08-24-2011, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparoz

Gratz!!! The x5m is a gem. Every time I drive the 1M it keeps surprising me. Can't believe you have it run in at the same time as me!

It has been raining since it ticked over the 2k, so still haven't got a good chance to play with it. Best place to be is at 4k rpm.

Thanks Sparoz, the X5-M was really great fun to play with. Was really amazed at how planted it was through the twisty bits. I had some time and I had the car so thought I'd do the kms! Really amazed at this little 1M too, such a fun piece of kit!

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlpineM3E92

Congratulations mate, the wait is worth it for sure.

Dwyers did bad, hit them real hard on your survey. Have you called the DP to have a winge yet?

ENJOY

Thanks Alpine, it's thanks to you really mate! Was really disappointed by Dwyers - expected the car to be ready to go as a bare minimum! I have emailed the guy and if I don't see a response by tomorrow, I'll call the DP & possibly BMW Aus.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FJP135i

nice write up! would have been an awesome experience... hmm I wonder where you are going to find twisty roads like that in Darwin?!
And as already discussed I cannot wait to see her in the flesh!

Thanks FJP. We only have the track to go to! Or there's always Litchfield - maybe we'll take them out there when she gets here. Called Toll and they said it was en-route to Darwin now - so could be here this week!

alik01 · 08-24-2011, 12:55 AM

Sorry guys, crashed into bed when I got home last night! Will upload pics soon.

Hazey82 · 08-24-2011, 12:58 AM

This is just not acceptable

alik01 · 08-24-2011, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hazey82

This is just not acceptable

I said I'm sorry... I'm trying my best here, why can't you just appreciate me?

Hazey82 · 08-24-2011, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alik01

I said I'm sorry... I'm trying my best here, why can't you just appreciate me?

Were only joking mate.. I have to wait upto 9 months for mine so when I get any wind of a 1M delivery I get all excited..

alik01 · 08-24-2011, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hazey82

Were only joking mate.. I have to wait upto 9 months for mine so when I get any wind of a 1M delivery I get all excited..

I was too mate - haven't posted on here for a little while, but you'll soon find that everyone on here is a cheeky bastard!

Congrats on the allocation mate - awesome choice!

Zuzu · 08-24-2011, 01:39 AM

Congrats on the new M mate.

You sound like you had an exceptional weekend, the poor dealer delivery aside.
Enjoy the beast.

alik01 · 08-24-2011, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zuzu

Congrats on the new M mate.

You sound like you had an exceptional weekend, the poor dealer delivery aside.
Enjoy the beast.

Thanks Zuzu. Was a really amazing weekend - the dealer didn't even cross my mind - Nav would have been handy though!

I am now very impatiently waiting!

alik01 · 08-24-2011, 08:00 AM

Pictures now up!

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 08-24-2011, 08:17 AM

noice

no plates?

sparoz · 08-24-2011, 09:01 AM

lovely pics!

NATTYY · 08-24-2011, 01:31 PM

Looks fantastic! I can't believe how low it sits straight from the factory.

So how much do these things actually cost? I'm currently looking at 2nd hand C63's I'm assuming the 1M is in the low $100k mark? Not that Id even get one even if I wanted there probably all sold.

John.

TimMc · 08-24-2011, 05:16 PM

Looks horn. AW would be my pick of the 1M colours.

timbo_3101 · 08-24-2011, 05:32 PM

Congratulations Alik! Guess my experience with the dealership wasn't so bad after all ... (but I still let BMW Australia know about it).

david.orr · 08-24-2011, 05:59 PM

extremely jealous. congrats

BMW86 · 08-24-2011, 06:29 PM

Awesome pics!

08-23-2011, 02:07 AM	#1
alik01 Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: Slowly & Responsibly Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Darwin, Australia iTrader: (0)	1M NSW-Delivery (updated with pictures - lots of 'em!) Hi guys, I am so sorry for the extreme delay in posting this, I returned from the trip to a crazy storm! I am at work so will post a few pictures later on but want to take the opportunity for a quick write up. Firstly I got to Wollongong after a relatively uneventful flight - the guy at the dealership was nice enough to pick us up. Firstly, I am glad I do not reside in the 'Gong - not the most pleasant looking place. Had a relatively large BMW dealership though! I had informed the dealer several weeks ago of my plans and I wanted everything ready for when I get back. He had to go on a trip somewhere so had left it his colleague. I got there and nothing was prepared, the car was nowhere to be seen and the guys tell me they've misplaced the code for the Nav and were trying to contact BMW. I figured I waited almost 9 months for this car, so what's an hour or two more - went and got some lunch. After everything they still couldn't locate the code and said they'll call me with the code after I had left. They then pulled the car into the workshop parking lot and the thing wasn't even properly cleaned up. I didn't care and wanted to get on with the show. So we hopped in and set off into the big smoke... All my frustrations soon melted away, this car is ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE. Love at first site it was! My girlfriend has a beach house in the coastal town of Berrara and the plan was to spend the weekend there and relax while breaking the car in. I had a goal to hit 2000Kms in the 4 days! So we headed down to the beach house in haste since we had a booking at Rick Stein's at Bannisters - was a really great dinner and recommend it highly to anyone! We were then joined by my girlfriend's sister and her boyfriend, who's a designer and car nut - he just got back from meeting the BMW design head - Karim Rashid - I now have a very nice invitation to a private tour in Munich! Him & I took the car down to Bateman's Bay and up the Clyde Mountain and that was such incredible good fun. The car performed like a superstar - I am absolutely amazed by the poise and go-getter attitude of this car. The turbo lag was almost non-existent and it just pulled and pulled! The switchbacks were tackled with glee - we made 3 passes, switching drivers! Needless to say the break-in process was fairly intense! I had the most fun on the way back when we were joined by E46 330ci Coupe and X5-M! The X5-M was absolutely amazing through the corners and I was beginning to doubt my driving skills until I saw the logos! When we parted ways, the guy then waved and asked if it was a 1 or 3??? We spend the next two days exploring the NSW South Coast - Zuzu told me it was God's country - it was indeed - such an amazing place with gorgeous views, gorgeous roads and the weather was beautiful and sunny but cool. I decided a house there is definitely on the cards for next 2 years! Finally Monday came and we took the car back to the dealership to be serviced and trucked up home to Darwin. 1680kms on the clock! __________________ Last edited by alik01; 08-24-2011 at 07:58 AM..
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alik01 Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: Slowly & Responsibly Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Darwin, Australia iTrader: (0)	Thanks mate, definitely will put the pictures up. Didn't stop to take much though - wonder why? __________________
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sparoz Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,848 Posts Drives: VO 1///M; Macan Turbo Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunshine Coast iTrader: (0)	Gratz!!! The x5m is a gem. Every time I drive the 1M it keeps surprising me. Can't believe you have it run in at the same time as me! It has been raining since it ticked over the 2k, so still haven't got a good chance to play with it. Best place to be is at 4k rpm. __________________ Macan S Diesel - Carrera White Macan Turbo - White 1///M - Valencia Orange
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Alpine* Brigadier General 1315 Rep 4,095 Posts Drives: M2 G87 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Congratulations mate, the wait is worth it for sure. Dwyers did bad, hit them real hard on your survey. Have you called the DP to have a winge yet? ENJOY
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FJP135i Darwin NT 135i - Addict 5 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 135i AW Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Darwin NT iTrader: (0)	nice write up! would have been an awesome experience... hmm I wonder where you are going to find twisty roads like that in Darwin?! And as already discussed I cannot wait to see her in the flesh!
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08-24-2011, 12:55 AM	#8
alik01 Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: Slowly & Responsibly Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Darwin, Australia iTrader: (0)	Sorry guys, crashed into bed when I got home last night! Will upload pics soon. __________________
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Zuzu Major General 2820 Rep 7,640 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Congrats on the new M mate. You sound like you had an exceptional weekend, the poor dealer delivery aside. Enjoy the beast.
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NATTYY New Member 1 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 320d M-Sport & SRT-6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Victoria, Australia iTrader: (0)	Looks fantastic! I can't believe how low it sits straight from the factory. So how much do these things actually cost? I'm currently looking at 2nd hand C63's I'm assuming the 1M is in the low $100k mark? Not that Id even get one even if I wanted there probably all sold. John.
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08-24-2011, 05:16 PM	#19
TimMc Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Looks horn. AW would be my pick of the 1M colours.
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08-24-2011, 05:32 PM	#20
timbo_3101 Lieutenant 18 Rep 442 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Congratulations Alik! Guess my experience with the dealership wasn't so bad after all ... (but I still let BMW Australia know about it).
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