Chapman BMW on Camelback Blog

3 Days Only! The Lucky You Sales Event is the biggest event year to date held at Chapman BMW on Camelback. Kicking off the spring selling season this event is the most fun because of the Lucky Green Envelopes placed in each vehicle that represent an offer or discount on that vehicle up to 15%. If you are even thinking about getting a new BMW this sales event will probably give you the push you need from the fence to the driver’s seat. Offers range from huge discounts to 0% financing to free merchandise or combinations of all. This is a must attend event that will run from

March 16^th – March 18^th, 2012

 Enjoy free food and drink and many fun giveaways all weekend long.

Lucky You Sales Event

Oh My i!  BMW’s Latest 15 minutes of Fame Debuting the new i8 Concept Car, and the New 6 Series…………..

We cant deny the movies that are coming up for release look pretty entertaining, and in my opinion Tom Cruise, fast action, great locations, and two of our very own favorites, being BMW’s of course, Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol is going to be a must see for many.  We are even featured in the movie’s trailer, not just the i3 but also the 6 Series so we are feeling quit honored.  You can watch the trailer at: http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi696687641/

The first cast member of our brand is the The BMW i8 – a sporty, hybrid all-rounder.  This screen stealer uses the same electric motor as the i3 (which I will talk about further down the blog), this time mounted over the front axle, in conjunction with a three-cylinder, 220 horsepower gas engine over the rear axle. Combined, you’re looking at a 354 horsepower all-wheel-drive with 550 Nm of torque.  The i8 constantly proportions the power between the front and rear drive systems according to how the car is being driven. With a much smaller battery system than the i3, the i8 can only manage around 35 km (20 miles) in fully electric drive mode – but then, that would cover an emission-free commute for the majority of people. The real value of the hybrid system comes with longer range driving, where on the EU cycle, the i8 manages a whopping 104 miles per gallon, and no that is not a typo – I wrote 104MPG. Driven hard, as some of us like to do…. the fuel consumption will double, but don’t forget that the Toyota Prius is advertised as a 50 mpg hybrid and is nowhere near as much fun.  Prius Schmius we say!  And for the end of my technical details, the i8′s top speed is electronically governed, but this time at a very sporty 155 mph, and will reach 62 mph in a short 5 seconds or less, decent sportscar territory right here, and the car’s entire underbelly is totally enclosed to boost aerodynamic efficiency and reduce fuel consumption.  Woot Woot look at our BMW Designers getting all futuristic.

And just a little blurb about the BMW i3 as promised:  The i3 is a fully-electric city car with an everyday driving range of around 100 miles per charge, making widespread use of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) to keep weight down and tagged the all-electric city slicker acceleration is in the range of 8 seconds to 62 mph, and should be fairly zippy off the line, as it develops 100 percent of its torque from a standstill. Top speed should be around 93 mph.  The i3′s large battery pack sits under the floor of the vehicle in a slab that’s protected from crash damage by a number of buffer zones in the structure. As batteries are typically the most expensive part of an electric vehicle, you’d certainly want to protect them.  170 hp electric motor, single-gear drive system and differential are located over the driven rear axle, and there’s room there for an optional range extender – a high efficiency gas engine that putts away and generates electricity to charge the batteries. With the range extender on board, you can roughly double the i3′s range, and fill up at any gas station.

And now for the 2012 BMW 650i Convertible, Co-Star, and personal favorite, I can tell you this: With a sweeping hood, aft-set passenger compartment, long wheelbase and muscular profile embody the hallmark proportions of a BMW Convertible. The new BMW 650i Convertible combines these features with a classic soft-top roof with flying buttress design. Powerfully contoured surfaces of its lines promise the anticipated BMW driving experience. The luxurious ambience of the interior is highlighted by a driver-oriented cockpit which wraps the front and rear passengers in a feeling of aesthetic security. Nowhere is the high-class functionality of the interior underlined more prominently than in the redesigned freestanding 10.2″ Central Display of the standard iDrive control system.

With a V-8 engine with High Precision direct injection and turbocharging.  The 4.4-liter V-8 engine develops a maximum 400 hp between 5,500 and 6,400 rpm, and makes peak torque of 450 lb-ft between 1,750 and 4,500 rpm (preliminary). This unique “reverse-flow” engine, whose turbochargers are positioned in the V-area between the cylinder banks, produces an instantaneous and sustained wave of power, making it an energetic delight for the enthusiast driver.  Instantaneous power and torque are the stand-out features of the V-8 engine available of the new BMW 650i Convertible. The engine combines sporting character with outstanding smoothness, linear power delivery, and exceptional efficiency. The engine can be paired with either BMW’s new 8-speed Sport Automatic gearbox or BMW’s traditional 6-speed manual transmission, quite popular with our loyal enthusiasts.

The new BMW 650i Convertible hops from 0 to 60 mph in 4.9, and a top speed is of 155 mph. This engine also boasts extraordinary efficiency for a model in its output class.

I could go on about 8-speed Sport Automatic Transmission, Chassis Management and optional Integral Active Steering.  The Active Roll Stabilization optional feature, Driving Dynamics Control and two-part rear light clusters.  Heated, vertical glass rear window, Freestanding Central Display with flatscreen design. The World debut of new-generation Head-Up Display. Rear-View, Top View, and Side View Cameras.  And on and on and on but I wont and there are a lot of sites out there with intricate details on all of the above and more.

While we have inventory on the all new 650i that you can view at www.azbmw.com or come in to the dealership at 830 E Camelback Road for a personal test drive, we will all have to wait with baited breath for the i3 & i8 cars to become available in the scheduled 2014 timeframe!

No its not a fancy new dessert but it sure will be a treat for those lucky enough to get in on ordering one of these puppies! Customer demand for BMW Individual’s Frozen and Special Order exterior paints continues to grow, and BMW is promoting worldwide availability of these colors through this comprehensive M3 Edition vehicle.

Due to global demand being so high, only twenty (20) identically-equipped Frozen Black Edition M3 Coupes will be officially imported to the United States.  Na Na Na Na Nineteen of the twenty Frozen Black Edition M3 Coupes will become available for delivery in late June 2011, and the production run will be completed by the end of July 2011. And because the Execs at BMW North America are smart – that or the VP wants to sport driving one of these as bad as other enthusiast’s: the twentieth car will be held by BMW of North America and may be sold at a later date.

Vehicle Details:

• BMW Individual Frozen Black Exterior Paint
• Black Extended Novillo leather with Red Contrast Stitching on seats, headrests, door inserts, armrests, middle console, and door pulls.
• Black M3 GTS wheels, 19” diameter with high-performance summer tires
• Red brake calipers
• Gloss black kidney grills
• Gloss black side-gill elements
• Gloss black exhaust pipe tips

Each has M3 standard equipment plus:

• M-DCT Transmission with Drivelogic
• Competition Package o Lowered suspension
• Sport mapping for EDC/DSC
• Premium Package 2 o Power folding auto-dimming mirrors
• Universal garage-door opener
• Power front seats
• Carbon Leather interior trim
• Interior mirror with compass
• BMW Assist with Bluetooth
• Convenience Package
• Anti-theft alarm system
• Comfort Access keyless entry system
• Park Distance Control (rear)
• Navigation System
• Voice-command
• iPod and USB adapter
• Real-time Traffic Information
• Heated Front Seats
• Satellite Radio with 1-year subscription
• BMW Individual Enhanced Premium Sound System

Paint Scoop: BMW Individual Frozen Paint Colors.

The special BMW Individual matte paintwork on the Frozen Black Edition M3 adds a rare metallic luster to the vehicle.. Compared to conventional exterior colors with gloss finish, the sculpture-like character of Frozen Black paint highlights the athletic contours of the M3.  It just sounds poetic! To achieve this luster, a special BMW-developed silk matte clear coat is applied over the Black Metallic base coat. BMW Individual’s Frozen paints meet or exceed all BMW standards for durability and longevity, and feature a full factory warranty.

So mark your calendar, set it in your outlook, add it to your iPhone, put a post-it on your bathroom mirror, leave yourself a voicemail….however you roll with reminders and don’t miss your chance for one of these!  Here is how you get one:

On June 16th – CALL 1-800-245-4269

• Thursday, June 16 at 11:30 EDT: BMW NA reservations hot-line will open. This line will not accept calls before this time. It will close at 8:00 PM EDT on Friday, June 17.

They are making a waiting list for those that reserve and don’t come through so you could be an alternate customer if the slots are taken up before you get through.

Thats Right BMW’ers - TOP 5 IN THE WORLD! 

Had to Blog about this because really why not!  We are proud of our product and with over eleventy thousand and something companies out there to be ranked in the Top Five IN THE WORLD!  Why not spread the word a little wider.

This just in:  NEW YORK, June 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Google and Apple share the top spot in a study of the world’s most reputable companies conducted by Reputation Institute. Disney, BMW, and LEGO round out the top five in the 2011 Global RepTrak™ 100, a consumer study developed by Reputation Institute to assess the reputations of 100 of the world’s most prominent companies.  The study provides an assessment of the global reputation landscape—the companies that are most liked, trusted, and respected by over 48,000 consumers across 15 countries.

 “To build a strong reputation on a global level requires a broad platform that covers all seven dimensions of reputation, including Products & Services, Innovation, Workplace, Governance, Citizenship, Leadership, and Performance,” says Reputation Institute Executive Partner Nicolas Georges Trad. “Companies need to integrate reputation management into the way they do business.”  A second key finding of the study is that companies generate tangible benefits from building strong emotional bonds with consumers.  Across the 15 largest countries in the world, companies with strong reputations receive, on average, three times the support of their less reputable competition.  

The Impressive Details:  About the Global RepTrak™ 100 Study

In January 2011, Reputation Institute measured the reputations of more than 1,000 of the world’s largest companies in their home countries.  The highest rated companies across 41 countries were then selected as candidates for a second study that rated these companies provided they had above average home country reputations and a global footprint.  The outcome of the first study was a roster of 100 companies—The Global RepTrak™ 100—that are well regarded at home and are exporting their reputations around the world.  

In April 2011, online consumers were invited to rate the Global RepTrak™ 100 in each of 15 countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States.  Each respondent rated a maximum of five randomly assigned companies from the list with which they were somewhat or very familiar with, using Reputation Institute’s standardized RepTrak™ Pulse methodology. In interpreting results, all RepTrak™ Pulse scores that differ by more than +/-0.5 are significantly different at a 95% confidence level.

 The 2011 Global RepTrak™ 100: The World’s Most Reputable Companies

THE CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IS RIGHT HERE AT CHAPMAN BMW ON CAMELBACK ON JUNE 20TH!.

The BMW Drive for Team USA Event gives you the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series and the all-new 6 Series Convertible. And we’ll also give you the chance to test drive the competition so you can truly see how BMW is at the top of its game. What’s more, BMW will donate $10 to Team USA for every drive that’s scheduled. So when you get behind the wheel, you’ll be helping American athletes train and compete in the Olympic and Paralympic Games.   SO, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?? 

 

Be sure to sign up for this very special event for your chance to experience exhilaration and to help make a difference.  Visit www.bmwusa.com/driveforteamusa or call 1-800-959-4269.  Tell your friends and family, the more the merrier and we will make it a great day at Chapman BMW on Camelback as always.