For the eleventh year in a row, BMW will partner with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in the BMW Ultimate Drive program. As part of the program, fleets of specially marked BMWs travel across the Country to increase breast cancer awareness and raise funds for breast cancer research. Participants are invited to test drive one of these special BMWs. In return, for every mile these cars are test-driven, BMW donates $1 to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to aid in the fight against breast cancer. The test drives are free to the participants. There will also be lots of information on breast cancer awareness, early detection, etc. In addition, a community resident is honored for his or her work in the fight against breast cancer. To participate in the Ultimate Drive for the Cure, call 1-877-4-A-DRIVE or visit BMW’s website, www.bmwusa.com (http://www.bmwusa.com/bmwexperience/EventsandPrograms/UDSK/registration.htm), to make your reservation. Of course, you can also just stop by that day and drive as well, there will be plenty of spots available.

http://www.nccbmwcca.org/index.php?cure

4/9 BMW of Sterling
4/10 BMW of Arlington

4/12 Passport BMW
4/13 Tischer BMW
4/16 Northwest BMW
4/18 BMW of Bel Air
4/19 Tate BMW

I'm doing this @ Capital Eurocars down here in Tallahassee, should be a good time.

How old do you have to be to test-drive them? :devillook

Probably 18 or 21. :(

18 for most cars, and you can't pre-register if you are under 21. The larger (6 & 7, and possibly X5) I believe, you can't drive unless you are 21.

The age requirement for the 6 and 7 series was 25 last year.

The age requirement for the 6 and 7 series was 25 last year.
Usually the case every year...

what about a Z4 or 335?

I'm going to need people to help with the transport again.
I'll post a link when I have details.

Seems as though some of these age requirements are fairly arbitrary. Are they based on price or some other actuarial data? Probably just some bullshit.

What about the M5? :devillook

M5 probably have to own one if the do indeed have M5's lol j/k

It sounds fun though, I know a few people that got to do this before.

Seems as though some of these age requirements are fairly arbitrary. Are they based on price or some other actuarial data? Probably just some bullshit.

What about the M5? :devillook

Insurance regs. The Ms usually are no longer included in the fleets. :(

Phat Ham and I did some transporting last year. It was a nice easy drive and they give you a box dinner on the bus ride back.

http://i19.tinypic.com/42jcfpl.jpg

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Seems as though some of these age requirements are fairly arbitrary. Are they based on price or some other actuarial data? Probably just some bullshit.

What about the M5? :devillook
Society is ageist. You'll be 25 soon enough, and you can drive all the 7ers you want. :D

Society is ageist. You'll be 25 soon enough, and you can drive all the 7ers you want. :D

Haha. 8 more years to go. :(

Is it 18 or 21? On teh site it says 21. I didn't get to drive last year :(

Is it 18 or 21? On teh site it says 21. I didn't get to drive last year :(

If it says 21 on the site, it's probably 21...

Weird, because you can go to any dealership when you're 18 and test-drive the car. When you're under 21-25, they'll usually have a salesman come with you.

Sweet, Id like to help out with some transport If I could:devillook ... Seriously:D

Phat Ham and I did some transporting last year. It was a nice easy drive and they give you a box dinner on the bus ride back.

http://i19.tinypic.com/42jcfpl.jpg

http://i19.tinypic.com/4cw1clg.jpg
sweet!


so i'm guessing this is an all day event?

can you list some highlights of what you do? like go in the morning, go drive to a certain location, then ride a bus back to the dealership?

i'm definitely down for this.

sweet!


so i'm guessing this is an all day event?

can you list some highlights of what you do? like go in the morning, go drive to a certain location, then ride a bus back to the dealership?

i'm definitely down for this.
The event goes on all day. You take out cars on a specified route.
The transports are in the evening from one dealer to the next. They shuttle you back to the start.

The cool transports are out in the Mid-west where they fly you back. :)

BMW donates a certain amount of money for every mile each car is driven, so the test drives and the transports count towards that.

The transports are a good time. The guys who run the show "encourage" everyone to obey the speed limit. You just can't pass the lead car, and there's a support van that brings up the rear. The convertible was fun. I really wanted one after that. It was a bout 40 degrees that night but having the top down was great.

When you get to the new dealership, you can wander around and look at the cars in the showroom. Last year there was an M Coupe -- that was back when they were brand new, so it was cool to see. Then they put you on a shuttle bus, and you get a box lunch and a shirt.

One tip if you decided to go -- if you want to drive a cool car, get there early. Hours early. The transport assignments are given out on a first come, first served basis.

sweet :)

i'd like to take out a Z4.


ok....looks like i can do april 10 (tues) @ bmw of arlington as i have no class that day and i can take off work. w00t!!


EDIT: Registration is not available in your area until 03/15/2007. pwnt!

Does anyone know where I can find the dates for the Philly area?

I keep signing up for this, and then forgetting about it on the date of the event. I feel shitty for doing this, so I won't sign up this year. I'm sure I will actually remember this time.

Does anyone know where I can find the dates for the Philly area?
Late april -- check out this map for dates all over the country.

http://www.bmwusa.com/bmwexperience/EventsandPrograms/UDSK/udskmap.htm

Late april -- check out this map for dates all over the country.

http://www.bmwusa.com/bmwexperience/EventsandPrograms/UDSK/udskmap.htm

Thank you.

This is my first time, I couldn't do it last year. Hopefully I will be able get down to philly from school for this.

One tip if you decided to go -- if you want to drive a cool car, get there early. Hours early. The transport assignments are given out on a first come, first served basis.True. Signup for transport drivers will be on the NCC website. I think this is probably the 9th year we will be helping.

One tip if you decided to go -- if you want to drive a cool car, get there early. Hours early. The transport assignments are given out on a first come, first served basis. IIRC, last year the person who got to drive the 645Ci signed up at 11am.

This is hitting close to home for me. Two weeks ago my grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer :bluecry1. We're still waiting on post surgery sample results. Anyway, I am definitely participating in this from here on. Better late than never as they say.

Ive always wanted to do this...and its at passport on my b day...i know what I'm doing this year...

I'm looking for people to help with the transport.
http://www.nccbmwcca.org/index.php?cure scroll down the page.

Volunteers are needed to help transport cars from one location to another.
19 drivers and 3 backup are needed.

* April 16 Northwest BMW to BMW of Bel Air
* April 18 BMW of Bel Air Tate BMW
* April 19 Tate BMW to I.G. Burton & Co., Inc. (Milford, DE)

* All drivers must be at least 21 years old
* All drivers must have a good driving record
* 7-Series drivers must be 25 years old or older

* A shuttle will bring you back to the start
* Be at the start no later than 5:30 pm (the earlier the better)
* Bring driver's license and proof of current personal automobile insurance
* Register at the desk as being a transport driver
* No passengers (except for 1 backup driver)
* A light dinner will be provided
* No eating or smoking in the cars
* Register for each transport separately

Anyone doing the transport from Northwest?

I really want to do the Bel Air to Tate trip but I'm only about to turn 20. Any way to waive that requirement?

I really want to do the Bel Air to Tate trip but I'm only about to turn 20. Any way to waive that requirement?

Fake ID :dunno

i signed up for transporting from Tate to delaware.

i signed up for transporting from Tate to delaware.

Don't they require good driving record :devillook

Don't they require good driving record :devillook
oh yea, about that....... :shifty

I did it two years in Alhambra, California. This year I get to do it in Maryland. Hope it will be fun. I got to do transport one year in a 645ci convertible from Alhambra to Hollywood. It was a blast to drive!!

I really want to do the Bel Air to Tate trip but I'm only about to turn 20. Any way to waive that requirement?
NO :nono

I'm signed up to drive a 750i (not a transport)at 10am at BMW of Sterling. How are the test drives handled? Are they a set route? Time limit?

Thanks!

I'm signed up to drive a 750i (not a transport)at 10am at BMW of Sterling. How are the test drives handled? Are they a set route? Time limit?

Thanks!They give you a set or route instructions. You need to be back so the next person scheduled can go for a drive.

I need help for the 4/18 BMW of Bel Air to Tate BMW transport.
Also feel free to sign up for the other dates.
People always drop out at the last minute.
This time I'm going to have at least 5 backups.
http://www.nccbmwcca.org/index.php?cure

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I could use a few more people to help with the transport.
See the link above where is needed.

Anyone going to Northwest today?

I am doing the transport tonight and probably come up there mid afternoonish. I just went by there and they are setting up.

cool, I just realized that Northwest is the one that I've been going to for the past year and half. I have to swing by there later to pick up some things.

Two people have bailed on tonight's transport (Northwest).
I posted something on the NCC board looking for two more people.
I'll post it here too.
Transport drivers need to be there no later than 5:30 pm.

The drive tonight is from owings mills to marlow heights? How long does this usually take?

The drive tonight is from owings mills to marlow heights? How long does this usually take?

:dunno, I imagine however it'll take a while esp. with DC traffic. Sometimes you just gotta do things for the greater good ;)

As a surprise, BMW NA has brought out 3 Hydrogen 7s for test drives during the Komen Drive for the Cure at Passport, Bel Air, and Annapolis. An engineer from BMW AG rides along to answer questions.

Briefly, the engines currently are governed to 260 hp and a 125 mi. tank range, but much more will be possible in the future (they use that station in Arlington). The only interior difference is a fuel switch button on the steering wheel and fuel filler release, along with a dash indicator.

It starts up in hydrogen mode with a slight delay as the hydrogen pump winds up, like a diesel semi. Fuel mode can be switched over at any time. H2 mode runs slightly rougher, but the power output is supposed to be the same throughout the rev range between modes.

Here's your chance to get a first look, stop by!

Min. 25 age requirement for insurance

Eight drivers are needed for Passport to Bel Air (4/17/2007).

Transport leaves at 5:00 pm.


Get there early to drive the Hydrogen car.