Vrooom, The BMW ActiveE is Fast!

Today's blog chronicle is all about speed...  Check out the video below:

Disclaimer: High rate of speed occurred on a nonPublic Road.

A Step Back In Time... Why I'm Called Mr. BMW!

The last time we spoke, I broke the 1000+ mile marker in my 'Cool Car'.  Since that time, I took a week off for a golf trip to Myrtle Beach South Carolina and I returned home to attend a first in NJ, 'BMW ActiveE' meet.

<---'Alejandro' quietly parked in the driveway awaiting a spirited run around town after a week of garage hibernation.

I cannot help but to share with you, all the compliments I get when people see the car.  I am so glad I kept the detailing.  The detailing alone is the key attractor for the curious eyes and soon after the questions come - with smiles gleaming, I am more than willing to share.  I think this is a good lead in, to my deep history and experience with the full line of BMWs.  I also think this will give you a sense for why I was determined to own and drive the BMW ActiveE!

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, well known to the world as BMW.  I am a proud owner since 1999.  I am a spirited driver.  A auto-x'er.  A performance driver, (6 times at Spartanburg, South Carolina).  A ///M School driver (2-times at Spartanburg, South Carolina).  A driver on US roads - The Deals Gap, also known as The Tail of The Dragon, the Cherohala Skyway, the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Pacific Coast Highway, also known as the (PCH) and many other fantastic roads here in the US.  So with all that being said, the BMWs I have owned are as follows: The E39 540i, E92 M3, E66 750Li, E64 645Cic and 650Cic, E60 M5, F07 GT550i, E71 X6 M and now the E82 135Ci!!  Finally, I've driven on the racetrack, the Z3, Z4, 335i, X5, 760Li, 330Ci,  545i and the 135i.
  
Whew!  I can simply say, "It's been a ultimate ride..."  I've spent many hours and 100's of thousands of miles discerning the characteristics and qualities of each Ultimate Driving Machine...So, let me guess what your next question might be.  Well Mr. BMW, how does the BMW ActiveE compare to the other BMWs you've owned and driven? 

My Answer.  

                                    It accelerates like a 3 Series.

                                    It steers like a 6 Series.

                                    It is smooth riding like a 7 Series.

                                    It has the stopping power like a Z4.

                                    It takes the corners like a 5 Series  

                                    Its leather stitching is akin to INDIVIDUAL

I can affirm the BMW ActiveE holds true to traditions and wears the ROUNDEL rightfully with pride.  It  will provide a very unique experience for any long time owner of the 'Ultimate Driving Machine!'  New drivers looking for high efficiency and the 'BMW' experience will be treated everyday with something they've not experienced in other cars... Just go along for the ride.

Till the next time we chat, "Enjoy the ride!" 

"Thanks for reading..."

Introduction...

  Hello, my name is Alejandro. I am the New BMW 2011 ActiveE (135Ci).

Have you seen me on the road? 

Are you wondering what kind BMW is that?

Could this be an electric car and from BMW?

What's up with those designs on the car?

Of course 'YOU' know the answer to these questions.  Fact is, your friends may not and the passer by surely is befuddled by the looks  of your pristine 'Bimmer' and even more surprised that BMW has an electric car.  Some may also question themselves and say, "Why don't I have one of these 'Electric Cars?" (Smile) Some of us are really lucky to have one.


If you are reading this, you might be a current ActiveE Owner, an automotive connoisseur or perhaps someone who is interested in the future of mobility.  Whatever you call yourself, you are welcome to read and comment on my BMW ActiveE Blog.


In summary to my first post here.  I am Introducing Alejandro - 'The New BMW ActiveE' to my family, friends and readers.  Over the next 24 months, I will chronicle my experiences with the ActiveE.  I encourage my readers to participate with me and ask, comment on my posts; thank you.


Until the next time we meet, enjoy the ride, I promise to enjoy mine!


Gerald Belton

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