HD PHOTOS! BMW G30 "Back To The Track" Training At COTA

johnjiang · 01-21-2017, 09:18 PM

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As the representative of Chicago Fields BMW store, My GSM and I went to BMW NA's "BACK TO THE TRACK" G30 5series training at COTA, the only Formula One racing track.

We drove the 530i, 530xi, 540i and 540xi on the track. We drove the cars from hotel downtown Austin to the track and back. The car handles great. The interior is awesome, they did several improvement with controls based on customer's J.D Power IQS survey feed back.

I'm very excited about this new generation 5. Enjoy the photos.

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phoenixbmwlife · 01-21-2017, 11:04 PM

Thanks for sharing!

Jager535i · 01-22-2017, 12:47 AM

Thanks for sharing!!!

babaikram · 01-22-2017, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by johnjiang

As the representative of Chicago Fields BMW store, My GSM and I went to BMW NA's "BACK TO THE TRACK" G30 5series training at COTA, the only Formula One racing track.
We drove the 530i, 530xi, 540i and 540xi on the track. We drove the cars from hotel downtown Austin to the track and back. The car handles great. The interior is awesome, they did several improvement with controls based on customer's J.D Power IQS survey feed back.
I'm very excited about this new generation 5. Enjoy the photos.
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Which was your best colour? Was alpine white worth it?

johnjiang · 01-22-2017, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by babaikram

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Originally Posted by johnjiang

As the representative of Chicago Fields BMW store, My GSM and I went to BMW NA's "BACK TO THE TRACK" G30 5series training at COTA, the only Formula One racing track.
We drove the 530i, 530xi, 540i and 540xi on the track. We drove the cars from hotel downtown Austin to the track and back. The car handles great. The interior is awesome, they did several improvement with controls based on customer's J.D Power IQS survey feed back.
I'm very excited about this new generation 5. Enjoy the photos.
COMMENT IF YOU ENJOYED IT

Which was your best colour? Was alpine white worth it?

Love the alpine white. Gives the car a perfect sporty look, the atlas cedar is not bad look either. M-sport looks gorgeous in blue

Fabs///M · 01-23-2017, 02:24 PM

I love the G30 so much Thank you BMW!!!
Thanks for posting

e30nicole · 01-23-2017, 02:24 PM

I leave for training on Thursday can't wait! Looks great from the pics and video I have seen

DeeKay · 01-23-2017, 02:33 PM

Looks like a spectacular trip and I love the pictures and the design of the car - thanks for sharing!

IntegraXTR · 01-23-2017, 02:41 PM

Nice pics! I was there on the 18th. The track was super fun....the hot laps with the drivers was amazing. The junk thing was that I was caught behind an older lady driver lol

Shakespere · 01-23-2017, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by johnjiang

Love the alpine white. Gives the car a perfect sporty look, the atlas cedar is not bad look either. M-sport looks gorgeous in blue

Blue what?

yousefnjr · 01-23-2017, 03:05 PM

Wheel options are very good looking IMO

johnjiang · 01-23-2017, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Nicole421

I leave for training on Thursday can't wait! Looks great from the pics and video I have seen

Nicole, you will love it, it's a great experience

rundmc_92 · 01-23-2017, 03:21 PM

One of the best "trainings" BMW has ever sent me on. Back to the Track was absolutely dope. Loved the G30 and the new Night Blue interior color is absolutely gorgeous in person. So much fun and COTA is an amazing track.

Shakespere · 01-23-2017, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by rundmc_92

One of the best "trainings" BMW has ever sent me on. Back to the Track was absolutely dope. Loved the G30 and the new Night Blue interior color is absolutely gorgeous in person. So much fun and COTA is an amazing track.

Thx for sharing.. have you any pictures for night blue?

johnjiang · 01-23-2017, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Shakespere

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Originally Posted by johnjiang

Love the alpine white. Gives the car a perfect sporty look, the atlas cedar is not bad look either. M-sport looks gorgeous in blue

Blue what?

I think it was Mediterranean blue with M Sport

c63er · 01-23-2017, 03:40 PM

While you don't usually associate a 5 series with track work I really appreciate the pictures and love reading about the car. It sounds like a true winner

FotiosF90M5 · 01-23-2017, 03:40 PM

I was at the training last Tuesday and wednesday. I was very impressed with the new 5. It seems to me they hit the nail right on the head. It will really stand out from the competition with it's driving abilities and the huge improvements in tech, it's now above the pack once again. We will likely sell a lot of these cars. I'm excited for it.

paulbazo · 01-23-2017, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by johnjiang

I think it was Mediterranean blue with M Sport

what is better in terms of suspension, DHP or 704 or DDC on the msport 540?
is IAS worth it?

PeterKBMW · 01-23-2017, 03:53 PM

I'll be there on the 5th. Excited to get behind the wheel of the G30!

cwhands · 01-23-2017, 04:10 PM

Flying to Austin tomorrow, excited to see what happens at COTA.

psuibmw · 01-23-2017, 04:24 PM

Looks great

thanks for sharing

I think AW still my favorite, I saw a Silver one in a pic or two not bad at all, my 2nd favorite ... this car needs M-sport for sure

Anyone know if this new 5 will be at the Washington auto show this week?

B_Rice · 01-23-2017, 05:10 PM

Yeah I'm also flying out there tomorrow. Looks promising!

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