So, what follows is what I am calling my European Delivery blitz! The car is a 2017 230i, details below. The trip occurred basically Friday, October 7 to Saturday, October 15. 7 nights in total. This trip started as a trip to Spain that I had booked. Conveniently, I have one of the Audi Diesel Scandal cars and am going to be getting a bunch of money when I give that car up right around the time the BMW will arrive in the states. Long story short, the Spain tour was cancelled in general, car ordered and Spain became a pit stop en route to Munich, mainly so I could see a bullfight. This was a solo trip due to planning issues and the fact that those invited just weren’t able to make it. I had the car for a mere 92 hours and did 9 countries and about 2001 km! Below are key highlights first, then day by day and pics. Bear with me…I am figuring out the pic posting as I go.
Teaser Pics to Start:
RING TEASERS! Taken at Wehrseifen section of track.
The Route:
Countries:
Spain (pre-delivery)
Germany
Austria
Italy
Switzerland
Liechtenstein
France
Luxembourg
Belgium
Netherlands
Mountain Passes/Famous Roads:
Fernpass
Reschen/Resia Pass
Fuorn/Ofen Pass
Flüela Pass
Black Forest Road
Nurburgring
Autobahn – multiple (highest speed achieved – limiter/160 mph twice, 157 mph downhill per GPS once)
Overnight Stays:
Madrid, ES (pre-car)
Pfunds, Tirol, AT
Lucerne, CH
Nurburg, DE
Cologne, DE
Frankfurt, DE (post-car)
Cultural/fun experiences/visits:
Flamenco show
Bullfight
BMW Welt delivery (yes)
Autobahn (naturally)
Nürburgring (most definitely)
Paragliding over Davos
The Ardennes
Battle of Waterloo site
Cologne Cathedral
Rhine River Tour
Car:
2017 230i Coupe
8AT
Sparkling Brown
Oyster Sensatec
Track Handling Pack
Cold Weather Pack
Lighting Pack
Sticker at order $38,295
Sticker at Purchase $38,745 (BMW price adjustment August 1)
Price before incentives: $35,090
Price after BMW incentive for September: $34,090
All prices before TTL
Ordered: July 6
Delivery Date: October 10, BMW Welt, Munich
ED Drop Off Date: October 14, BLG Logistics, Frankfurt
SPECIAL THANKS TO DEREK DICKER AT SHELLY BMW FOR AN AMAZING PURCHASE PROCESS!!! Username is
dicker, I believe.
So, to the day by day: