The 8 Series Parking Lot Pic Thread!!

Vic55 · 09-24-2022, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostrider641

Met the wife for coffee, asked her to run interference for me, she was kind enough to humor me…

Thank you for backing in

Vic55 · 09-24-2022, 12:29 PM

The Red Zone is for 8 Series Parking Only

germanroots · 09-24-2022, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Vic55

The Red Zone is for 8 Series Parking Only

"Airplane" reference?

sullic · 09-24-2022, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Vic55

The Red Zone is for 8 Series Parking Only

Vic55: What are your thoughts on Grand Coupe vs Coupe? (I did a search and didn't find anything and you've owned both).

MJeff · 09-24-2022, 05:36 PM

I couldn't pic just one!

TheGreatM8 · 09-24-2022, 08:09 PM

The only time its acceptable to PIF.
Vic55

Vic55 · 09-25-2022, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by sullic

Vic55: What are your thoughts on Grand Coupe vs Coupe? (I did a search and didn't find anything and you've owned both).

They really are close in performance and of course the interior is the same. The only defining difference is the body/doors. The GC is a beast at 201 inches long and is the widest BMW ever made. Its got a presence like no other. But the coupe has been a blessing of its own with the shorter length and a more maneuverable chassis. The weight is actually surprising, they are rather close in this regard.

Id say its purely a personal choice here and since I had the GC I was not going to get another one.

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Originally Posted by TheGreatM8

The only time its acceptable to PIF.
Vic55

No sir... you are not granted immunity. Your front was too close and I got scared seeing the pic.

xmanpro · 09-25-2022, 03:04 PM

Got tricked into picking up an ice cream cake at baskin robbins - took a pic

hinckley · 09-25-2022, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MJeff

I couldn't pic just one!

The rear quarter of the 8 coupe is just sooooo sexy. Great, now historical pics of a pre-covid ED. Congrats.

Phili · 09-25-2022, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tenac

Some pics

I freaken love that colour.

MJeff · 09-26-2022, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by hinckley

The rear quarter of the 8 coupe is just sooooo sexy. Great, now historical pics of a pre-covid ED. Congrats.

Yep, I've done 7 Euro deliveries and unfortunately that was the last one! So disappointed with BMW's decision to stop them. Just did a Spartanburg delivery and it did not compare.

hinckley · 09-26-2022, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MJeff

Yep, I've done 7 Euro deliveries and unfortunately that was the last one! So disappointed with BMW's decision to stop them. Just did a Spartanburg delivery and it did not compare.

That's just awesome. I've done six EDs and one PCD. Was hoping to get in one grand finale ED with a new 911, but $25k ADMs and an 18-month waitlist pushed me to the M8. Hopefully things will be different with BMW's ED program or Porsche's pricing when it comes time to swap out from the 8.

RNemesisN63 · 09-26-2022, 12:12 PM

Quick pics while dropping her off

ikonn · 09-26-2022, 08:49 PM

Not sure if this is a typical parking lot post but…when you get jacked by a nail, you soon find yourself parked, first on a flatbed and then at the dealership.

I have recyclable shopping bags thicker than these Bridgestones

Al Pinã · 09-27-2022, 07:49 AM

If you're not on RFTs it's best to keep a 12v air pump in the trunk for situations like this. At least that way you can limp to the dealer/tire shop.

I can't imagine it was an enjoyable experience waiting for the flatbed.

bloozemanAZ · 09-27-2022, 09:39 AM

Irony and to the spirit of the thread was down in Tucson over the weekend as my wife had a teachers conference at the UofA. Gave me a chance to drive down to my hometown Nogales (border town with Mexico 60 miles south of Tucson).

So took these pics. First one is in front of the house my parents first rented and we lived there until I finished first grade. Second was in the driveway of the house my parents built and lived in until they sold it back in 2011 to move to the Green Valley area. Parked the beast in the driveway like we still owned the joint. 😜. Last pic was in the parking lot of the Hilltop Art Gallery that was having it's 50th anniversary and my Mom took all of us kids to the opening in 1972.

It was rather cathartic as in that 2nd house from the age of 7 on started the dream of owning a sports car that lived with me for the next 40ish years until I finally bought the M850i.

Dr Thrillride · 09-27-2022, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ikonn

Not sure if this is a typical parking lot post but…when you get jacked by a nail, you soon find yourself parked, first on a flatbed and then at the dealership.

I have recyclable shopping bags thicker than these Bridgestones

Too funny, but otherwise feel for you mate. This has happened to my wife in each new BMW I’ve owned. She has therefore not driven the M8 because of this jinx. 3 times 3 different cars. Not kidding

snowbimmer · 09-27-2022, 10:10 PM

Nice and wide spaces

bloozemanAZ · 09-27-2022, 10:45 PM

Following the sage advice of the high end car whisperer. Costco run this afternoon.

Volcanic · 09-28-2022, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bloozemanAZ

Following the sage advice of the high end car whisperer. Costco run this afternoon.

Is your car Tanzanite?

Vic55 · 09-28-2022, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by bloozemanAZ

Following the sage advice of the high end car whisperer. Costco run this afternoon.

The Whisperer says..

Taheemr · 09-28-2022, 10:15 AM

Greeting from my SMB here in UK

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