BMW: A driving Obsession - CNBC Documentary on BMW - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

KORALLROT · 06-30-2011, 09:00 AM

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http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000030075

http://www.cnbc.com/id/43109628/CNBC...E_ON_JULY_13TH

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CNBC's "BMW: A Driving Obsession" will premiere on Wednesday, July 13th at 9pm ET. The documentary will repeat that evening at 10pm ET, 12am ET and 1am ET.

The show will also repeat on Sunday, July 17th at 10pm ET.

BMW: A DRIVING OBSESSION

CNBC goes inside one of the most successfully managed brands and companies in the world – BMW. Its familiar blue and white logo stands as the symbol of prestigious, high-performance, luxury cars. A one-time aircraft engine manufacturer that eventually moved to motorcycles and offbeat sports sedans, BMW today commands brand recognition and respect that is the envy of the commercial world.

CNBC Correspondent Carl Quintanilla takes viewers inside BMW’s secretive Tech Center, where teams of engineers obsess over the technical and mechanical details that the company says justify its cars’ high prices. Acoustic specialists consider every sound in the car, from the exhaust note to the window motors; ergonomic engineers labor over the stunningly complex mechanical labyrinth that is a modern seat; and crash specialists deliberately wreck a parade of high-dollar vehicles to improve safety.

BMW is a company enjoying success, but also facing significant challenges. Growing environmental and political pressures are making it increasingly tough to market high performance cars, but BMW is staking its future on its ability to build vehicles that are both sustainable and fun. BMW also faces daunting competition, not only from other German manufacturers like Audi, but also from carmakers in Japan, Korea – and soon, China.

CNBC's "BMW: A Driving Obsession" is the fascinating story behind a once small, struggling company that transformed itself into a global luxury car powerhouse, and is now going flat out to maintain its edge.

wren57 · 06-30-2011, 10:13 AM

CNBC documentaries are normally high quality. Should be good.

gary88 · 06-30-2011, 10:50 AM

lol at the guy punching the roundel at 1:31 in the first video

KORALLROT · 07-01-2011, 07:31 AM

Weekend bump for my fellow enthusiasts.

cloakster · 07-01-2011, 10:43 AM

Sweeet! Should be good

Numark318i · 07-01-2011, 10:50 AM

Sweet. Need to get to a TV with Cable for this.

JoeyBananaz18 · 07-01-2011, 10:55 AM

so amazing. definitely TIVO'ing this. It's nice to know that this is a real documentary that's being made and not just a "fanboy" thread on some forum. makes me feel like there is some truth to one of my passions. very cool

3284me · 07-01-2011, 04:38 PM

Thanks, I set the DVR

cb4 · 07-01-2011, 08:23 PM

DVR set thanks!

hpowders · 07-01-2011, 08:25 PM

How you get cable?

andrewket · 07-01-2011, 08:39 PM

DVR set.

bavarian19 · 07-01-2011, 08:45 PM

Set the DVR!

dryicerx · 07-01-2011, 09:00 PM

Awesome!

I've been craving another euro delivery... and the trailer for this documentary isn't helping that crave one bit.

DC_Oldboy · 07-01-2011, 09:06 PM

Wow, can't wait to watch it. If I could remember...

BoostAddict · 07-02-2011, 01:29 PM

Subscribing so I don't forget to watch it.

QLD · 07-02-2011, 06:55 PM

I hope someone who records this will upload it so your fellow forum friends from overseas can watch it too

Fahadm · 07-02-2011, 07:00 PM

PVR Set WOOOO!

KORALLROT · 07-08-2011, 06:16 AM

"CNBC's "BMW: A Driving Obsession" will premiere on Wednesday, July 13th at 9pm ET. The documentary will repeat that evening at 10pm ET, 12am ET and 1am ET.

The show will also repeat on Sunday, July 17th at 10pm ET."

IancoleTX · 07-08-2011, 07:36 AM

Setting the DVR, thanks!

dpratt34 · 07-08-2011, 08:51 AM

Set the DVR. I just wish CNBC was available in HD in my area!

IancoleTX · 07-08-2011, 09:02 AM

Shit, I just realized I don't get CNBC. somebody torrent this!

Jayp0d · 07-08-2011, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IancoleTX

somebody torrent this!

+1

06-30-2011, 10:50 AM	#3
gary88 Ikea enthusiast Drives: '07 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,742 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [3.83]	lol at the guy punching the roundel at 1:31 in the first video __________________ garyhebdingjr.com \| flickr

07-01-2011, 07:31 AM	#4
KORALLROT ESTORILBLAU 2 Drives: in Sport+ Join Date: May 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,208 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 335i xDrive [5.00] 2006 330i [5.00] 2003 330xi [4.00]	Weekend bump for my fellow enthusiasts. __________________ e21 e46 e90 f30 e92

07-01-2011, 10:50 AM	#6
Numark318i Private First Class Drives: 2008 E92 328i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cotati CA Posts: 162 iTrader: (0)	Sweet. Need to get to a TV with Cable for this. __________________ Monaco Blue 2008 328i/Sports/6 Speed

07-01-2011, 10:55 AM	#7
JoeyBananaz18 Brigadier General Drives: metrocard Join Date: May 2009 Location: Whitestone, NY Posts: 3,622 iTrader: (2)	so amazing. definitely TIVO'ing this. It's nice to know that this is a real documentary that's being made and not just a "fanboy" thread on some forum. makes me feel like there is some truth to one of my passions. very cool __________________ 7/18/09- I pick up my baby- 2009 E92 335i Xdrive, Space Gray over Coral Red. Premium Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg, M-Sport Pkg, 193Ms, Gloss Black grills, Custom Gloss Black Mirrors, Performance shift and E-brake boot, M3 spoiler, Euro fog switch, gloss black interior tim, Coco-Mats (red/black), H&R coilovers, 19'' Alufelgen SF-71s......

07-01-2011, 04:38 PM	#8
3284me Private First Class Drives: 2011 328xi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 148 iTrader: (0)	Thanks, I set the DVR __________________ 2011 328xi. Space Grey / Beige Leather / Premium / Steptronic / HSW / Nav / Sat

06-30-2011, 10:13 AM	#2
wren57 Major Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,375 iTrader: (8)	CNBC documentaries are normally high quality. Should be good.

07-01-2011, 10:43 AM	#5
cloakster First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 VW GLI Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 376 iTrader: (0)	Sweeet! Should be good

07-01-2011, 08:23 PM	#9
cb4 Captain Drives: 2008 335xi Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 804 iTrader: (1)	DVR set thanks!

07-01-2011, 08:25 PM	#10
hpowders 911/328i Fanatic Drives: BMW 328i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA Posts: 965 iTrader: (0)	How you get cable?

07-01-2011, 08:39 PM	#11
andrewket First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 335is Convertible DCT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 329 iTrader: (0)	DVR set. __________________ 2011 BMW 335is Convertible 2011 Toyota Sienna Ltd AWD 2010 Lexus HS250h 2010 Honda Civic LX

07-01-2011, 08:45 PM	#12
bavarian19 General Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA Posts: 18,674 iTrader: (22)	Set the DVR!

07-01-2011, 09:00 PM	#13
dryicerx First Lieutenant Drives: 335is Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 381 iTrader: (1)	Awesome! I've been craving another euro delivery... and the trailer for this documentary isn't helping that crave one bit.

07-01-2011, 09:06 PM	#14
DC_Oldboy O-(^.~Q) Drives: 2006 330i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 2,433 iTrader: (35) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [4.06]	Wow, can't wait to watch it. If I could remember... __________________

07-02-2011, 01:29 PM	#15
BoostAddict Captain Drives: SGM 335i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Boynton Beach, FL Posts: 693 iTrader: (4)	Subscribing so I don't forget to watch it. __________________ Boost Addictions Inc. 2008 335i 1997 Jetta tdi 16v aba swap Precision 6266 2004.5 350z 475whp 505wtq sold 2000 BMW 323i sold

07-02-2011, 06:55 PM	#16
QLD Captain Drives: 2010 LCI E92 - Mineral White Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: ... Posts: 872 iTrader: (0)	I hope someone who records this will upload it so your fellow forum friends from overseas can watch it too __________________ . . ..sweet torquin' diesel!

07-02-2011, 07:00 PM	#17
Fahadm Lord Farquaad Drives: E82 N54 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Richmond Hill, ON Posts: 274 iTrader: (0)	PVR Set WOOOO! __________________ \|\|Burger Motorsports\|Active Autowerke\|AMS Performance\|Agency Power\|\|

07-08-2011, 06:16 AM	#18
KORALLROT ESTORILBLAU 2 Drives: in Sport+ Join Date: May 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,208 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 335i xDrive [5.00] 2006 330i [5.00] 2003 330xi [4.00]	"CNBC's "BMW: A Driving Obsession" will premiere on Wednesday, July 13th at 9pm ET. The documentary will repeat that evening at 10pm ET, 12am ET and 1am ET. The show will also repeat on Sunday, July 17th at 10pm ET." __________________ e21 e46 e90 f30 e92

07-08-2011, 07:36 AM	#19
IancoleTX Dillo boxers Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,882 iTrader: (12)	Setting the DVR, thanks! __________________ 2011 135i 6MT - Alpine White / Savannah Beige

07-08-2011, 08:51 AM	#20
dpratt34 Lieutenant Drives: '09 335xi / '08 X5 4.8i Join Date: May 2009 Location: IL Posts: 563 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 X5 4.8i [0.00] 2009 BMW 335i xDrive [0.50]	Set the DVR. I just wish CNBC was available in HD in my area! __________________

07-08-2011, 09:02 AM	#21
IancoleTX Dillo boxers Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,882 iTrader: (12)	Shit, I just realized I don't get CNBC. somebody torrent this! __________________ 2011 135i 6MT - Alpine White / Savannah Beige

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