BMW Ultimate Driving Experience 2016? UPDATE: No national 2016 event, only regional

F30lolz · 01-08-2016, 10:02 AM

I can say I speak for many members here who've enjoyed the UDE as I have the past two years. However, doing a quick search I could't find any schedule/dates for 2016. Does anyone know if they will continue UDE for 2016?

TB///M3 · 01-08-2016, 10:28 AM

Yea, I would like to know what's coming, since I'm planning on getting an M3 that 1k will be nice.

saleen556 · 01-08-2016, 10:54 AM

Yes any info would be great. As well as more info about the loyalty waiver.

KayTees · 01-08-2016, 06:40 PM

I just visit dealerships if a new model comes out and ask for a test drive. If not, I wait till service is due and drive courtesys. They've given me a 2015 320i, a 2015 X1 and a 2014 528i so far.

saleen556 · 01-08-2016, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BluF22

Yea, I would like to know what's coming, since I'm planning on getting an M3 that 1k will be nice.

I asked my CA today and he said UDE cash wasn't eligble for my M3. Not sure if it's an exclusion or because I already have it ordered.

tturedraider · 01-10-2016, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by F30lolz

I can say I speak for many members here who've enjoyed the UDE as I have the past two years. However, doing a quick search I could't find any schedule/dates for 2016. Does anyone know if they will continue UDE for 2016?

Wow, you're ready to go! haha More than likely they will have one. It usually starts in the spring.

F30lolz · 01-11-2016, 11:52 AM

IIRC in 2014 they came to Miami late October and in 2015 they came right back in May. Hopefully they will continue with this as its just plain out fun. Maybe I'll shell out the $750 for the full day experience with the M3

kromix · 01-11-2016, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by F30lolz

IIRC in 2014 they came to Miami late October and in 2015 they came right back in May. Hopefully they will continue with this as its just plain out fun. Maybe I'll shell out the $750 for the full day experience with the M3

I felt it wasn't worth it, Free is much better lol

JN1 · 01-11-2016, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by saleen556

I asked my CA today and he said UDE cash wasn't eligble for my M3. Not sure if it's an exclusion or because I already have it ordered.

Check with BMW direct. I asked them last year and it was but it was only applicable for 2015 MY.

F30lolz · 01-11-2016, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kromix

I felt it wasn't worth it, Free is much better lol

True, plus the better 1/2 would rather use that money towards theme parks. FWIW, how much actual time did you get behind the wheel and did you get to drive all the M cars they had available?

TB///M3 · 01-11-2016, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by saleen556

I asked my CA today and he said UDE cash wasn't eligble for my M3. Not sure if it's an exclusion or because I already have it ordered.

I had the question that came up, if you have one on order already, that cash is not suppose to apply. It's mainly for new sales, the SA did mention that it's a pita, but can make it work. Not sure the details on that.

Wah · 01-12-2016, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BluF22

I had the question that came up, if you have one on order already, that cash is not suppose to apply. It's mainly for new sales, the SA did mention that it's a pita, but can make it work. Not sure the details on that.

They applied it to my car and I ordered it months before the f8x was even released in the USA.

F30lolz · 04-05-2016, 11:25 PM

Sad to report but there will be no UDE for 2016 as per a tweet by BMW

Toybota · 04-06-2016, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by F30lolz

Sad to report but there will be no UDE for 2016 as per a tweet by BMW

That sucks. Enjoyed last year's UDE events.

marrk · 04-20-2016, 03:59 PM

Just went to my area BMW UDE and it turns out that they canceled the 'national' UDE events. For this year they're only having smaller dealer sponsored regional events.

The event today was much smaller than last year. No BMW tent with vintage cars and displays, side attractions, driving presenation, ride along driver instructor, or timed autocross, etc.

Turns out my local event was focused on x-drive and they had a meeting room with lunch and a PowerPoint and video presentation on x-drive. At first I was a tad disappointed since the 2015 event was so fun and well polished. Then they led out to road test drive all the different models, no M models. And then the autocross. They have instructors from the M driving school but they were there to just organize the event. They let us in the cars and said go at it on the autocross, which was still a ton of fun. Then that was it.

Overall still worth it to check out and wreck some tires on the demo cars but definitely less polished and performance oriented than last year.

CityLife · 04-20-2016, 04:56 PM

Do they still give out credit vouchers?

marrk · 04-20-2016, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CityLife

Do they still give out credit vouchers?

Yes, via email I believe.

nicknaz · 04-20-2016, 06:23 PM

You guys should try to get your BMWCCA chapter to organize a performance center event.

hammering the school's M cars and 335 (dsc off on skidpad!) is the way to go for getting a good test drive

trey100 · 04-20-2016, 08:39 PM

Wow that stinks.

BEM-S4 · 04-21-2016, 12:52 AM

Any idea where to find a schedule of upcoming events? I need a voucher.

salukutinaveen · 04-21-2016, 10:52 AM

Hey is this confirmed. There will not be a UDE event ?

fecurtis · 04-21-2016, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by KayTees

I just visit dealerships if a new model comes out and ask for a test drive. If not, I wait till service is due and drive courtesys. They've given me a 2015 320i, a 2015 X1 and a 2014 528i so far.

Do you then take them out to parking lots and drive it like an idiot with a professional driver sitting next to you giving you pointers?

01-08-2016, 10:28 AM	#2
TB///M3 First Lieutenant 78 Rep 389 Posts Drives: 16 ///M3 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Northern Nj iTrader: (0)	Yea, I would like to know what's coming, since I'm planning on getting an M3 that 1k will be nice.
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01-08-2016, 10:54 AM	#3
saleen556 Captain 234 Rep 687 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: PORTLAND OR iTrader: (1)	Yes any info would be great. As well as more info about the loyalty waiver.
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01-08-2016, 06:40 PM	#4
KayTees Money Pit Collector 172 Rep 358 Posts Drives: Too Many To List Join Date: May 2015 Location: Vancouver BC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW X3M Compet ... [10.00] 2008 Mercedes SLR M ... [9.93] 2019 Tesla Model 3 [8.83] 2023 Tesla Model X [10.00] 2021 BMW M2C Specia ... [9.83] 2005 Ford GT [10.00] 2016 Lamborghini Av ... [10.00]	I just visit dealerships if a new model comes out and ask for a test drive. If not, I wait till service is due and drive courtesys. They've given me a 2015 320i, a 2015 X1 and a 2014 528i so far.
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04-20-2016, 03:59 PM	#15
marrk Second Lieutenant 213 Rep 208 Posts Drives: pinto Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: nyc iTrader: (0)	No National BMW Ultimate Driving Event for 2016 Just went to my area BMW UDE and it turns out that they canceled the 'national' UDE events. For this year they're only having smaller dealer sponsored regional events. The event today was much smaller than last year. No BMW tent with vintage cars and displays, side attractions, driving presenation, ride along driver instructor, or timed autocross, etc. Turns out my local event was focused on x-drive and they had a meeting room with lunch and a PowerPoint and video presentation on x-drive. At first I was a tad disappointed since the 2015 event was so fun and well polished. Then they led out to road test drive all the different models, no M models. And then the autocross. They have instructors from the M driving school but they were there to just organize the event. They let us in the cars and said go at it on the autocross, which was still a ton of fun. Then that was it. Overall still worth it to check out and wreck some tires on the demo cars but definitely less polished and performance oriented than last year.
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04-20-2016, 04:56 PM	#16
CityLife Second Lieutenant 200 Rep 200 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2025 Porsche 911 [0.00]	Do they still give out credit vouchers?
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04-20-2016, 06:23 PM	#18
nicknaz Lieutenant General 3198 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	You guys should try to get your BMWCCA chapter to organize a performance center event. hammering the school's M cars and 335 (dsc off on skidpad!) is the way to go for getting a good test drive
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trey100 Colonel 1129 Rep 2,564 Posts Drives: 2020 M2 Competition Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Wow that stinks.
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BEM-S4 Major General 4543 Rep 8,942 Posts Drives: Dinan M235, Dinan Sport Wagon Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (5)	Any idea where to find a schedule of upcoming events? I need a voucher. __________________ 2022 Macan S 2016 F31 328i xDrive Sport Wagon 2006 E46 330ci ZHP Convertible
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04-21-2016, 10:52 AM	#21
salukutinaveen Private First Class 38 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X5 2016 BMW M3 F80 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	Hey is this confirmed. There will not be a UDE event ?
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