Where has your 2 Series taken you?

DUSTOFF 46 · 08-07-2016, 06:59 PM

The idea of this thread is to collect peoples' favorite photos of their 2 Series in interesting and unique locations. I realize the primary focus of this forum is the car itself, but to me one of the best things about owning such an enjoyable car is being able to drive out and find something that maybe you would otherwise never have seen. It's also great to see 2er fans from all over the world showing off their local vistas.

So: interesting architecture, natural landmarks, city skylines, road trip destinations and discoveries... let's see 'em!

An abandoned pub/venue in Bertram, TX found on a meandering Sunday afternoon drive.

recycledAlva · 08-07-2016, 09:33 PM

So a few months back i decided to pack my studio apartments worth of belongings into my 2 series and moved from Riverside, CA to Portland, OR. I drove for 10 hours the first day and decided to pull off and rest for the night. I woke up the next morning at around 5AM feeling restless and decided to get up and keep on driving. About 30 minutes into the drive i round a corner and see one of the most awesome things i've ever seen in my life. Mt. Shasta completely covered in snow, clouds, and light from the morning sunrise. Unfortunately i didn't get very good pictures as i was driving and didn't exactly have a place to pull off and get good shots. But here's what i got:

PARTS@STBMW · 08-08-2016, 01:04 PM

Great start to this thread!

EBM235 · 08-08-2016, 02:38 PM

Stelvio in Italy during ED. Probably the best road I have had the opportunity drive on

btreeb · 08-08-2016, 04:56 PM

Great idea for a thread. I'm driving from London through France to the French/Italian Alps on Friday so will be sure to get some good shots then.

DUSTOFF 46 · 08-08-2016, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by recycledAlva

So a few months back i decided to pack my studio apartments worth of belongings into my 2 series and moved from Riverside, CA to Portland, OR. I drove for 10 hours the first day and decided to pull off and rest for the night. I woke up the next morning at around 5AM feeling restless and decided to get up and keep on driving. About 30 minutes into the drive i round a corner and see one of the most awesome things i've ever seen in my life. Mt. Shasta completely covered in snow, clouds, and light from the morning sunrise. Unfortunately i didn't get very good pictures as i was driving and didn't exactly have a place to pull off and get good shots. But here's what i got:

That looks like an awesome experience!

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Originally Posted by EBM235

Stelvio in Italy during ED. Probably the best road I have had the opportunity drive on

WOW! What a road!

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Originally Posted by btreeb

Great idea for a thread. I'm driving from London through France to the French/Italian Alps on Friday so will be sure to get some good shots then.

Thanks! I'm sure you will get good shots on that trip. I look forward to seeing some.

Icy J · 08-09-2016, 12:01 AM

Just stuck in this city

EBM235 · 08-09-2016, 01:42 AM

^ Doesn't even look real. great shot!

mike@x-ph.com · 08-09-2016, 05:22 PM

Looks great!

hoppy6698 · 08-09-2016, 05:32 PM

Well, my girl has taken me across the U.S., and soon to its furthest corners (short of Alaska & Hawaii).

Some shots of where we were:
Seattle (from across the sound)

Griots in Tacoma - unique in that Griots only has one storefront.

Puget Sound, near where we lived in Steilacoom

ortoLANparty · 08-10-2016, 11:11 PM

I like this thread! First non-commute drive after my 228i was delivered:

Not a great pic, but check out the view:

DUSTOFF 46 · 08-12-2016, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ortoLANparty

I like this thread! First non-commute drive after my 228i was delivered:

Where is that? Looks like an nice drive. The color is really cool reflecting the cloudy sky like that.

ortoLANparty · 08-12-2016, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DUSTOFF 46

Where is that? Looks like an nice drive. The color is really cool reflecting the cloudy sky like that.

It's Hwy 14 eastbound, somewhere between Washougal, WA and the Bridge of the Gods.

Pro tip: if you take 14 to the Bridge of the Gods to Hood River, OR and think it might be nice to take Old Hwy 30 back to Portland, do not do this on a weekend afternoon. You will not enjoy the 15mph crawl behind campers and Camrys, and are prone to stopping randomly to admire the scenery.

msej449 · 08-16-2016, 07:09 AM

Running-in our new M235i on a trip form the UK to the Swiss Alps. Photo at around 1500 ft above the Rhone Valley SE of Lake Geneva, with another 1000ft to climb.

SteveInfante · 08-17-2016, 07:39 PM

Appalachian Mountains in Highlands, NC. Cabin relaxation time. The drive there and back was stellar from Columbia.

ortoLANparty · 09-02-2016, 09:55 PM

Decided to burn some PTO hours and drive to the coast. No destination in mind; ended up wandering around Fort Stevens, a Civil War-era military site between Seaside and Astoria, OR. Huge space to explore; parking and all the porta-potties you could dream of for $5. Though the fort dates to the 1800s, most of the remaining batteries and buildings are newer -- there were lots of points of interest that were merely a sign and a few bits of rubble.

DUSTOFF 46 · 10-15-2016, 12:54 PM

My parents came to visit Texas this past weekend and we explored Austin and Waco. Couldn't find a good spot to park with a view of the capital building, but got a few nice shots at sunset at the Baylor Bears' stadium.

Hmm I'm noticing that people using imagur to host pics come out a lot clearer, maybe I need to try that out.

08-07-2016, 06:59 PM	#1
DUSTOFF 46 Enlisted Member 13 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW M235i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: TX, USA iTrader: (0)	Where has your 2 Series taken you? The idea of this thread is to collect peoples' favorite photos of their 2 Series in interesting and unique locations. I realize the primary focus of this forum is the car itself, but to me one of the best things about owning such an enjoyable car is being able to drive out and find something that maybe you would otherwise never have seen. It's also great to see 2er fans from all over the world showing off their local vistas. So: interesting architecture, natural landmarks, city skylines, road trip destinations and discoveries... let's see 'em! An abandoned pub/venue in Bertram, TX found on a meandering Sunday afternoon drive.
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08-07-2016, 09:33 PM	#2
recycledAlva First Lieutenant 290 Rep 356 Posts Drives: MY17 BSM M2 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Riverside, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW M2 [0.00]	So a few months back i decided to pack my studio apartments worth of belongings into my 2 series and moved from Riverside, CA to Portland, OR. I drove for 10 hours the first day and decided to pull off and rest for the night. I woke up the next morning at around 5AM feeling restless and decided to get up and keep on driving. About 30 minutes into the drive i round a corner and see one of the most awesome things i've ever seen in my life. Mt. Shasta completely covered in snow, clouds, and light from the morning sunrise. Unfortunately i didn't get very good pictures as i was driving and didn't exactly have a place to pull off and get good shots. But here's what i got: __________________ @vaia.f87 SoCal M2s http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1374428
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PARTS@STBMW 2696 Rep 7,300 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Camarillo, CA iTrader: (4)	Great start to this thread!
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08-08-2016, 02:38 PM	#4
EBM235 First Lieutenant 89 Rep 310 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	Stelvio in Italy during ED. Probably the best road I have had the opportunity drive on Attached Images
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btreeb New Member 1 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 330i M Sport Join Date: May 2016 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Great idea for a thread. I'm driving from London through France to the French/Italian Alps on Friday so will be sure to get some good shots then.
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EBM235 First Lieutenant 89 Rep 310 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	^ Doesn't even look real. great shot!
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08-09-2016, 05:32 PM	#10
hoppy6698 Captain 127 Rep 765 Posts Drives: M235i, Estoril Blue on Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Hampton, Virginia iTrader: (0)	Well, my girl has taken me across the U.S., and soon to its furthest corners (short of Alaska & Hawaii). Some shots of where we were: Seattle (from across the sound) Griots in Tacoma - unique in that Griots only has one storefront. Puget Sound, near where we lived in Steilacoom __________________ "Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity." MLK Jr.
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ortoLANparty Private 20 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2016 228i, Audi Coupe GT Join Date: May 2016 Location: PNW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW 228i [0.00]	I like this thread! First non-commute drive after my 228i was delivered: Not a great pic, but check out the view:
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msej449 msej449 514 Rep 717 Posts Drives: M235i Convertible +LSD 2016 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: South Coast UK & Swiss Alps iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 Peugeot e208 GT [0.00] 2016 BMW M235i Conv ... [0.00]	M235i Convertible The Swiss Alps Running-in our new M235i on a trip form the UK to the Swiss Alps. Photo at around 1500 ft above the Rhone Valley SE of Lake Geneva, with another 1000ft to climb.
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SteveInfante NewFinishColumbia/detailer 604 Rep 2,096 Posts Drives: 2015 F31 xDrive Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Columbia, SC iTrader: (0)	Appalachian Mountains in Highlands, NC. Cabin relaxation time. The drive there and back was stellar from Columbia. Attached Images __________________ 328 F31 xDrive/OSM/Venetian Luxury Line/Cold Weather/Premium/Driving Assist/Nav/Tech "Golden Goose" 78' Honda CB400A project http://www.instagram.com/steve_inf31
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ortoLANparty Private 20 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2016 228i, Audi Coupe GT Join Date: May 2016 Location: PNW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW 228i [0.00]	Decided to burn some PTO hours and drive to the coast. No destination in mind; ended up wandering around Fort Stevens, a Civil War-era military site between Seaside and Astoria, OR. Huge space to explore; parking and all the porta-potties you could dream of for $5. Though the fort dates to the 1800s, most of the remaining batteries and buildings are newer -- there were lots of points of interest that were merely a sign and a few bits of rubble.
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DUSTOFF 46 Enlisted Member 13 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW M235i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: TX, USA iTrader: (0)	My parents came to visit Texas this past weekend and we explored Austin and Waco. Couldn't find a good spot to park with a view of the capital building, but got a few nice shots at sunset at the Baylor Bears' stadium. Hmm I'm noticing that people using imagur to host pics come out a lot clearer, maybe I need to try that out.
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