anyone from NC?

Angry3 · 06-04-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jun

Winston but will be living in Charlotte starting January.

My friend was in the market for a 128i and global imports in ATL gave her a much better deal than Hendrick.

Anyway, does anybody live Uptown? Thinking about picking up a place in 5th and Poplar.

5th and Poplar is cool, I have a friend that lived down there for a couple of years, I'll get you in touch with him if you have questions.

The years go by but the story always stays the same with Hendrick. They're in what is I believe the largest metro area in the country with only 1 BMW center, and they exploit that fact to the fullest. They simply do not and will not compete on price, especially if they know you're a local customer. Their customer base is primarily non-enthusiast impulse buyers, and with all of the banking money in Charlotte their sales model works well for them (though the days of that store basically having a license to print money are over). The Lexus store down the street is the same way.

That said, they do have some very knowledgeable CAs who've been accomodating to me, and my recent experience with the service department has been positive. I don't get frustrated with them any more, in the end it's just business.

GL on finding a new place.

krashtest · 06-08-2009, 10:00 PM

I just bought my first BMW over Memorial Day Weekend.

2007 328i Montego Blue....and LOVING IT!

Charlotte NC here!!!

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Angry3 · 06-09-2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by krashtest

I just bought my first BMW over Memorial Day Weekend.

2007 328i Montego Blue....and LOVING IT!

Charlotte NC here!!!

=

Congrats and welcome!

fdsasdasdf · 06-13-2009, 02:50 PM

Not an E90 owner, but a prospective one!

I go to NC State

jun · 07-13-2009, 02:26 PM

so, does anybody think it would be feasible to split a BT scan tool 3 ways (those that live in the Charlotte area)?

Each person pay 1/3. Use it when needed. If a party moves they forfeit their interest in the tool. Somebody with a garage could keep custody of it. Or would this pose more trouble than it is worth?

enigmaticdream · 07-13-2009, 08:18 PM

I live in raleigh...looking for someone who knows how the hell to get the front console out...

baskingspot · 07-28-2009, 02:32 AM

Any good aftermarket tuner shops in Raleigh? I just got a JB3..anyone else tune. super excited!

ncsof18c · 07-28-2009, 02:43 PM

Southern Pines/Aberdeen/Pinehurst

Nikos335i · 07-29-2009, 12:07 AM

Hello NC folks I will be on vacation in your neck of the woods in 2 weeks. We rented a home in Carolina Beach (30 min from Wilmington). Just wondering if anyone can provide any insight about the area, local restaurants (I do realize that some might not know the area we are staying in) but figured it was worth a shot!

- Restaurants
- Sights
- Shopping
- etc.

Thanks in advance!

feardafoot · 07-29-2009, 10:10 AM

hey i'm in Franklinton close to Raleigh. Name's Brooks

feardafoot · 07-29-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Zell

Not an E90 owner, but a prospective one!

I go to NC State

Screw the wolfpack lol

Whats up. Football season could be nice. Im expecting UNC and NCSU to win 9 games this year. Carolina 4 life.

enigmaticdream · 07-29-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by feardafoot

Screw the wolfpack lol

Whats up. Football season could be nice. Im expecting UNC and NCSU to win 9 games this year. Carolina 4 life.

Ha, the fight will never die nor should it! I didn't go to school around here but it is fun to watch how excited people get over the rivalries.

rseate · 07-31-2009, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikos335i

Hello NC folks I will be on vacation in your neck of the woods in 2 weeks. We rented a home in Carolina Beach (30 min from Wilmington). Just wondering if anyone can provide any insight about the area, local restaurants (I do realize that some might not know the area we are staying in) but figured it was worth a shot!

- Restaurants
- Sights
- Shopping
- etc.

Thanks in advance!

I live in Wilmington, 10 minutes north of CB.

Restaurants:
Go south into Kerr Beach to "Big Daddy's" for decent seafood. The best restaurants are in Wrightsville Beach, about a 20 to 25 minute drive. If you go, Blue Water & Oceanic are the best. Get reservations or you'll never get in.

Sights:
You can tour the Battleship North Carolina (an actual WWII battleship)
Take a horse carriage tour of downtown Wilmington. It's very historic and more good restaurants (Pilot House)
THE BEACH!

Shopping:
Shopping is available on almost every corner. Stay away from the "beach" stores (Wings, etc).
Lumina Station & Mayfaire Town Center are very nice (between Wilmington & Wrightsville Beach).
Independence Mall is located on Oleander Dr. in Wilmington.
Again, downtown Wilmington has tons of arts, crafts & antique stores.

Hope this helps!

rseate · 07-31-2009, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikos335i

Hello NC folks I will be on vacation in your neck of the woods in 2 weeks. We rented a home in Carolina Beach (30 min from Wilmington). Just wondering if anyone can provide any insight about the area, local restaurants (I do realize that some might not know the area we are staying in) but figured it was worth a shot!

- etc.

Thanks in advance!

I forgot to mention Thalian Hall and the Henrietta III. Thalian is an historic theater in downtown Wilmington with live shows. The Henrietta is a "replica" steamboat that tours the Cape Fear river and surrounding area. They serve dinner, etc. http://www.cfrboats.com/

Nikos335i · 07-31-2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rseate

I live in Wilmington, 10 minutes north of CB.

Restaurants:
Go south into Kerr Beach to "Big Daddy's" for decent seafood. The best restaurants are in Wrightsville Beach, about a 20 to 25 minute drive. If you go, Blue Water & Oceanic are the best. Get reservations or you'll never get in.

Sights:
You can tour the Battleship North Carolina (an actual WWII battleship)
Take a horse carriage tour of downtown Wilmington. It's very historic and more good restaurants (Pilot House)
THE BEACH!

Shopping:
Shopping is available on almost every corner. Stay away from the "beach" stores (Wings, etc).
Lumina Station & Mayfaire Town Center are very nice (between Wilmington & Wrightsville Beach).
Independence Mall is located on Oleander Dr. in Wilmington.
Again, downtown Wilmington has tons of arts, crafts & antique stores.

Hope this helps!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rseate

I forgot to mention Thalian Hall and the Henrietta III. Thalian is an historic theater in downtown Wilmington with live shows. The Henrietta is a "replica" steamboat that tours the Cape Fear river and surrounding area. They serve dinner, etc. http://www.cfrboats.com/

Thank you for the info!!!

When you write Kerr beach do you mean Kure beach? Just curious as it's located south of Carolina beach. Thanks again!

jun · 08-01-2009, 02:09 AM

i'll be down in wilmington for a few days starting the 21..

rseate · 08-04-2009, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikos335i

Thank you for the info!!!

When you write Kerr beach do you mean Kure beach? Just curious as it's located south of Carolina beach. Thanks again!

Sorry, typing too fast, Kure is correct.

Not sure if you're bringing a four wheel drive vehicle or not but if you do the "North End" of Carolina Beach is open to four wheel drive vehicles. It's actually called Freeman Park but the locals call it The North End. I'm not sure what the daily fee is as I buy annual passes but I believe it's about $10. You can drive right out on the beach, set up your gear and sit back the rest of the day. If you go, go early.

rseate · 08-04-2009, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jun

i'll be down in wilmington for a few days starting the 21..

Hope you have a great time. It should be better then; some of the schools start back on the 19th and the rest on the 25th.

Wrightsville & Carolina Beach should be cleared out a lot.

Nikos335i · 08-06-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rseate

Sorry, typing too fast, Kure is correct.

Not sure if you're bringing a four wheel drive vehicle or not but if you do the "North End" of Carolina Beach is open to four wheel drive vehicles. It's actually called Freeman Park but the locals call it The North End. I'm not sure what the daily fee is as I buy annual passes but I believe it's about $10. You can drive right out on the beach, set up your gear and sit back the rest of the day. If you go, go early.

Not a full pledge four wheel drive car but we are coming down with the wifes Volvo XC70 (more practical!). Thanks for the info btw, I saw The North End on Google earth and was wondering if it's open to all.

rseate · 08-10-2009, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikos335i

Not a full pledge four wheel drive car but we are coming down with the wifes Volvo XC70 (more practical!). Thanks for the info btw, I saw The North End on Google earth and was wondering if it's open to all.

No problem, hope you have a safe trip. Be careful, had another drowning this weekend, 10 year old boy caught in the rip currents.

Nikos335i · 08-13-2009, 07:55 AM

BTW guys hats off to NC drivers!

Speed limit of 70 mph and everyone seems to drive 10-15 mph above it, my kind of state

!

rseate · 08-13-2009, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikos335i

BTW guys hats off to NC drivers!

Speed limit of 70 mph and everyone seems to drive 10-15 mph above it, my kind of state

!

Hope you enjoyed the area!

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