BMW Innovation Days 28th-29th AUGUST 2010

[docrayboy]

I'm staying just opposite of Stadium Batu Kawan, can I joint? Not driving any BMW yet but own one E30 in the workshop, sien.

Anybody can join! as long as you have a driving licence..call BMW Penang and make an appointment!!! You won't regret it...FREE fun!!! There is something called a free lunch after all!!!!!!! YIPEEEEEEEE!!!

 

[VKS]

Got myself reserved from 12noon to 3pm session on Sunday...any guys coming down afternoon?

 

[alexkhoo]

Got myself reserved from 12noon to 3pm session on Sunday...any guys coming down afternoon?

Me, my parents and granduncle, we reserved 9am-12noon Sunday. Do you have any idea whether we need to book the models we want to test drive? Or we just go there and see what's available?

 

[hotfoo36]

I will go there check out later right after my work. stay tune everyone! oh, by the way, I already reserve a seat on the 12noon on the Sunday as well, same with you VKS.

 

[hotfoo36]

First hand ptotos, still hot in the hand, enjoy it

 

[hotfoo36]

The line-up of the BMW Driver Training Cars with 320d

 

[viewfinder]

Just returned from the event. The 320d, 335i and the Cooper S are fantastic! I met VKS and Louis who came for the 1230pm session. Many thanks to Auto Bavaria, BMW, Mini, staff and instructors!!

Hotfoo, alexkhoo, not sure if I bumped into you or not... hope to see you in future Penang TT (clickable url).

 

[astroboy]

Wow! u folks are lucky, to have both BMW and Mini at one go! I've not driven a Mini before in my life!

 

[bob1248]

well ab...maybe not a mini car..but surely u've ride one in mini skirt...hehehhe

 

[alexkhoo]

Just returned from the event. The 320d, 335i and the Cooper S are fantastic! I met VKS and Louis who came for the 1230pm session. Many thanks to Auto Bavaria, BMW, Mini, staff and instructors!!

Hotfoo, alexkhoo, not sure if I bumped into you or not... hope to see you in future Penang TT (clickable url).

Hey bro, which session were you in? I was in the 9am session. Me and my dad were in the 325i convertible and 335i coupe. My mum and granduncle went in the X5 xDrive35i and Z4 sDrive23i.

Verdict;
First time in a convertible down a highway. It feels awesome, but if long journeys, not so nice. The 325i is kinda underpowered compared to when we next took the 335i down the highway. :top:

My mum says the X5 is stable and good to drive, the Z4 a bit to small and low for her.

 

[mikeyC]

Great event! I love the driver training session, lots of fun in the Ds!! Got my hand on the X5 30d and the 523i, love the comfort of the latter but under-powered maybe too used to the 320d. The X5 is definitely a great drive with its 6 pots' 3.0D powerplant; the engine is a lot quieter the more refine than my 4 pots' 320d!! Will be at Alor Star Innovation Day in September to test few more cars. Thanks to all the instructors and staffs, you guys are the best :top:

 

[LCP]

Hey bro, which session were you in? I was in the 9am session. Me and my dad were in the 325i convertible and 335i coupe. My mum and granduncle went in the X5 xDrive35i and Z4 sDrive23i.

I was in the same car as Viewfinder, we were also in the 9am session and the first group out for the test drive (the badges with the green dots), we were in the 335i then the 325i cabriolet, opposite the sequence of yours.

 

[LCP]

And yeah, overall a great event... there are not many car manufacturers out here that allow you to do 210km/h on the highway while test driving...

 

[alexkhoo]

I was in the same car as Viewfinder, we were also in the 9am session and the first group out for the test drive (the badges with the green dots), we were in the 335i then the 325i cabriolet, opposite the sequence of yours.

Oh hey! We were in the green dot group as well. We probably walked past each other without knowing it. How as both cars?

 

[alexkhoo]

And yeah, overall a great event... there are not many car manufacturers out here that allow you to do 210km/h on the highway while test driving...

Yep! No other brands have people to tell you to go faster when you're already at 150km/h on the highway. :top:

 

[mikeyC]

And yeah, overall a great event... there are not many car manufacturers out here that allow you to do 210km/h on the highway while test driving...

210kph!! you guys are flying! x5 and 523 need longer stretch to reach, the max I got was 190kph in x5; too much traffic. I was in the second group(without green dot).

Yep! No other brands have people to tell you to go faster when you're already at 150km/h on the highway. :top:

yap! no other marque will ask you to floor the throttle while testing their car!! BMW:rock:

 

[viewfinder]

"now go for 5 second acceleration"
"accelerate"
"accelerate"
...
music to the ears!

 

[alexkhoo]

"now go for 5 second acceleration"
"accelerate"
"accelerate"
...
music to the ears!

Haha. My personal favourite was when we're in the first round, our instructor didn't say it, but he was right in front tailgating the Merc C200CGI and the Merc have to give way. I chatted with him when we changed cars and he said "See, even Mercedes respect our convoy. BMW Power!:top:

Actually, everything during the test drive was awesome. 335i is superb! My father said after the test drive on the way home after lunch, "We drove the 335i just now, our 323i now like no power." Haha

 

[viewfinder]

alexkhoo, mikeyC, I guessed we x-path but didn't realize who's who. See ya next time

LCP, they didn't say you could do that. I only remembered the instructor specifically said 60kph limit...

 

[alexkhoo]

alexkhoo, mikeyC, I guessed we x-path but didn't realize who's who. See ya next time

LCP, they didn't say you could do that. I only remembered the instructor specifically said 60kph limit...

True. I got a photo of two guys who took the 325i conv after us. I think it might be the both of you. One's a little bald, one's wearing a cap. (Sorry I have no other way of describing) =)