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sirob · 08-19-2007, 01:38 AM

Absolutely Amazing!!! I picked up my 335i on July 17 and had a blast. Braking the car in through the Alps was just as amusing as rocketing at 150+mph down the Autobahn. BMW's precise steering and great handling are extremely appreciated on narrow Alpen Roads and uneven yet fast Autobahn curves. A road trip through Europe is fantastic as is but the 335i made it unforgettable. I posted two short movies on youtube, one is about driving through the Alps and another on Autobahn.

I did not drive a 335i before I picked up mine in Munich and I must say that I am overly satisfied with the car. During the trip I had no problems and received only one speeding ticked in France. 90 Euro for going 100mph (Very lucky as my speed varied between 90 and 140).
I would strongly recommend ED to anyone thinking about purchasing a new BMW.
Greetings to all.

BMW F22 · 08-19-2007, 01:40 AM

beautiful!! Congrats on the new car!

Robert · 08-19-2007, 04:50 AM

Sweet. How did you arrange hotel and lodging? Is English sufficient to get around Europe or it's better to know a second language?

evoi19 · 08-19-2007, 04:58 AM

looks like you had a blast! My next bmw, i'm thinking of doing ED as well!

roadkillrob · 08-19-2007, 06:50 AM

I can't wait - it is killing me!! Only 3 months to go!

dawgdog · 08-19-2007, 08:15 AM

My next car will be ED! These cars are meant to be driven and that is not always feasible here. I love your car. Congratulations!

Hound Passer · 08-19-2007, 08:22 AM

Very nice. I did an ED in May and it's so depressing to think it'll probably be another 3-4 years before I do another. Best trip ever. And the great thing about doing EDs over and over again is that it's never the same trip twice.

John 070 · 08-19-2007, 08:30 AM

Sounds like you had a blast! Like that Alps video, reminds me of the Transporter.

Can you just pay the ticket in France, don't tell me you have to go back to court.

Our weak US$ is keeping me in the good ol' USA. My coworker told me, "It's only money," but still. I cringe when my EZPass gets read on the Verrazano, I'm not gonna want to pay that for a latte!

johnc_22 · 08-19-2007, 09:46 AM

Great videos - I can't wait to do another ED.

STE92VE · 08-19-2007, 10:01 AM

Best of luck with your new ride! We did PCD with my E92 and now my wife wants to do ED with our next BMW, whenever that will be....I hope she doesn't twist my arm too much.

STE92VE · 08-19-2007, 10:03 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXoza7M5N_s

So much for keeping it under 100mph/4500rpms during break in.

BMWDavid · 08-19-2007, 11:28 AM

Congratulations! How much was a full tank of ga$? Thanks for sharing.

BMWDavid · 08-19-2007, 11:39 AM

...wouldn't it be great if the highway rules for passing applied here? It brings tears to my eyes when I see a guy driving 150+ mph in the fast lane and the slower car ahead moves over. That's how it should be. Driving nirvana! Great videos. Thanks again for posting.

Craigito · 08-19-2007, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bobbo

Sweet. How did you arrange hotel and lodging? Is English sufficient to get around Europe or it's better to know a second language?

There is a Euro Delivery forum on bimmerfest you can search to get info on the entire process. As far as english, 95% of the people I spoke to knew english and most knew it quite well.

The funniest part was on the train back to Munich Airport, I asked a guy at the station..do you speak english?...he's like... "but of course". Especially in tourist areas, most if not all speak it enough to carry on a basic conversation.

I also found the people in Germany and Austria were quite helpful and friendly.

Craigito · 08-19-2007, 01:45 PM

Just watched the youtube vid's. You can really hear the nice exhaust note in the alps video.

stressdoc · 08-19-2007, 03:14 PM

The Italians Alps are such a great part of the planet. Nice when there's so little traffic!

bigjae1976 · 08-20-2007, 11:09 AM

Congrats...I hope to do ED on my next BMW.

LEDZEP · 08-20-2007, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by STE92VE

Best of luck with your new ride! We did PCD with my E92 and now my wife wants to do ED with our next BMW, whenever that will be....I hope she doesn't twist my arm too much.

I'm sure your wife is no stranger to ED...

Oh, you mean European Delivery.... never mind.

NaViT · 08-20-2007, 11:27 AM

lol

bartman32 · 08-20-2007, 11:33 AM

congrats! Sounds like you had a lot of fun! Welcome aboard!

cipher5 · 08-20-2007, 01:30 PM

Waiting for my ED date for November, so excited I can't wait!

sirob · 08-20-2007, 08:14 PM

Bobbo, arranging was not as hard as i thought, considering the peak season in end of July. We mostly stayed at Bed and Breakfasts. And since I speak german fluently i did not have problems with that. Nontheless, most germans speak a little english since that is the language they learn in school.
If you would like another tip, take a look at the rooms before you decide to book.

08-19-2007, 01:38 AM	#1
sirob New Member 6 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NV iTrader: (0)	Back from ED ... Absolutely Amazing!!! I picked up my 335i on July 17 and had a blast. Braking the car in through the Alps was just as amusing as rocketing at 150+mph down the Autobahn. BMW's precise steering and great handling are extremely appreciated on narrow Alpen Roads and uneven yet fast Autobahn curves. A road trip through Europe is fantastic as is but the 335i made it unforgettable. I posted two short movies on youtube, one is about driving through the Alps and another on Autobahn. I did not drive a 335i before I picked up mine in Munich and I must say that I am overly satisfied with the car. During the trip I had no problems and received only one speeding ticked in France. 90 Euro for going 100mph (Very lucky as my speed varied between 90 and 140). I would strongly recommend ED to anyone thinking about purchasing a new BMW. Greetings to all. Attached Images
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BMW F22 Major General 3588 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	beautiful!! Congrats on the new car!
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08-19-2007, 04:50 AM	#3
Robert Major General 417 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	Sweet. How did you arrange hotel and lodging? Is English sufficient to get around Europe or it's better to know a second language?
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08-19-2007, 04:58 AM	#4
evoi19 Lieutenant General 1556 Rep 17,401 Posts Drives: 2022 G80C Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (18)	looks like you had a blast! My next bmw, i'm thinking of doing ED as well!
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08-19-2007, 06:50 AM	#5
roadkillrob Major General 875 Rep 5,458 Posts Drives: 08 335i,22 X3M, 2012 C63 Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (15)	I can't wait - it is killing me!! Only 3 months to go!
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08-19-2007, 08:15 AM	#6
dawgdog Colonel 150 Rep 2,278 Posts Drives: 2015 M3, 2016 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle, Wa. iTrader: (0)	My next car will be ED! These cars are meant to be driven and that is not always feasible here. I love your car. Congratulations! __________________ 2015 f80 M3, 2016 GT3
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08-19-2007, 08:22 AM	#7
Hound Passer First Lieutenant 60 Rep 352 Posts Drives: 435i Convertible Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	Very nice. I did an ED in May and it's so depressing to think it'll probably be another 3-4 years before I do another. Best trip ever. And the great thing about doing EDs over and over again is that it's never the same trip twice.
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08-19-2007, 08:30 AM	#8
John 070 Lieutenant General 1707 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	Sounds like you had a blast! Like that Alps video, reminds me of the Transporter. Can you just pay the ticket in France, don't tell me you have to go back to court. Our weak US$ is keeping me in the good ol' USA. My coworker told me, "It's only money," but still. I cringe when my EZPass gets read on the Verrazano, I'm not gonna want to pay that for a latte!
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08-19-2007, 09:46 AM	#9
johnc_22 First Lieutenant 4 Rep 337 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Great videos - I can't wait to do another ED. __________________ E90 335i: TiAg, black leather, burl walnut, 6MT, Sport, Premium, Cold Weather, PDC, Sirius, Comfort Access, Nav ED: 3/30/2007 Redelivered! 5/15/2007.
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08-19-2007, 10:01 AM	#10
STE92VE STEVIL Empire 221 Rep 6,297 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Best of luck with your new ride! We did PCD with my E92 and now my wife wants to do ED with our next BMW, whenever that will be....I hope she doesn't twist my arm too much. __________________ 2007 E92 328i 6MT-Space Gray/Black Dakota/Gray Poplar w/heated seats-PCD 4/27/07 (SOLD) 2009 E90 328i xDrive 6AT-Space Gray/Oyster Dakota/Dark Burl Walnut w/ZPP,ZCW,Xenons-ED 4/17/09 - Redelivery 5/30/09 (SOLD) 2014 E84 xDrive28i 8AT-Alpine White/Black Nevada/Silver Matte w/ZMV,ZLP,494 - DD 3/14/14 (SOLD)
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STE92VE STEVIL Empire 221 Rep 6,297 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXoza7M5N_s So much for keeping it under 100mph/4500rpms during break in. __________________ 2007 E92 328i 6MT-Space Gray/Black Dakota/Gray Poplar w/heated seats-PCD 4/27/07 (SOLD) 2009 E90 328i xDrive 6AT-Space Gray/Oyster Dakota/Dark Burl Walnut w/ZPP,ZCW,Xenons-ED 4/17/09 - Redelivery 5/30/09 (SOLD) 2014 E84 xDrive28i 8AT-Alpine White/Black Nevada/Silver Matte w/ZMV,ZLP,494 - DD 3/14/14 (SOLD)
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08-19-2007, 11:28 AM	#12
BMWDavid 435 Rep 860 Posts Drives: MSport F30 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: BMW Secret Test Facilities iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 Sedan [0.00] 2005(sold but not f ... [10.00] 2006 X3 [0.00] 1984 633csi [0.00]	Congratulations! How much was a full tank of ga$? Thanks for sharing. __________________
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08-19-2007, 11:39 AM	#13
BMWDavid 435 Rep 860 Posts Drives: MSport F30 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: BMW Secret Test Facilities iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 Sedan [0.00] 2005(sold but not f ... [10.00] 2006 X3 [0.00] 1984 633csi [0.00]	...wouldn't it be great if the highway rules for passing applied here? It brings tears to my eyes when I see a guy driving 150+ mph in the fast lane and the slower car ahead moves over. That's how it should be. Driving nirvana! Great videos. Thanks again for posting. __________________
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08-19-2007, 01:45 PM	#15
Craigito Captain 128 Rep 837 Posts Drives: 16' F82 M4 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M4 [10.00]	Just watched the youtube vid's. You can really hear the nice exhaust note in the alps video. __________________ *Current Ride* 2020 M4 Competition/ Alpine White / DCT/ Full Black Leather / 19in Gunmetal / Executive /LED/Ohlinds RT/SSR DP-CP-Intake/AP Essex 9668/Bootmod STG 2/ VRSF DP
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08-19-2007, 03:14 PM	#16
stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,858 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	The Italians Alps are such a great part of the planet. Nice when there's so little traffic! __________________ My recent ED photos: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1026808 my not-so-recent ED: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31829 Please join BMWCCA http://bmwcca.org/index.php?pageid=c...&ref_by=300279
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08-20-2007, 11:09 AM	#17
bigjae1976 Major General 1580 Rep 8,077 Posts Drives: 11 E90 M3 Individual Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (22) Garage List 2004 BMW M3 [4.50] 2011 BMW E90 M3 [5.25] 2013 BMW 328i [5.00]	Congrats...I hope to do ED on my next BMW. __________________ 2018 F30 320iX Melbourne Red 2011 E90 M3 Monte Carlo Blue 2004 E46 M3 Imola Red 2000 E36/7 Z3 Steel Blue
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08-20-2007, 11:27 AM	#19
NaViT Banned 69 Rep 3,404 Posts Drives: 04 M3/E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: N.Florida iTrader: (11)	lol
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bartman32 Colonel 105 Rep 2,317 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The OC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 M2 [0.00]	congrats! Sounds like you had a lot of fun! Welcome aboard!
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cipher5 507 Rep 3,470 Posts Drives: 2020 Donington Grey X3M Comp Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (12)	Waiting for my ED date for November, so excited I can't wait!
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08-20-2007, 08:14 PM	#22
sirob New Member 6 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NV iTrader: (0)	Bobbo, arranging was not as hard as i thought, considering the peak season in end of July. We mostly stayed at Bed and Breakfasts. And since I speak german fluently i did not have problems with that. Nontheless, most germans speak a little english since that is the language they learn in school. If you would like another tip, take a look at the rooms before you decide to book.
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