BMW 3 Series wins Top Spot in Car & Driver's Top 10 Best Cars for 2008

For the 16th year in a row, the BMW 3 Series has won the top spot in Car & Driver's annual Top 10 Best Cars list. Here is a quote from Car & Driver about the 3 Series-

"The formula for these cars seems disarmingly simple: Ample power from a pair of ultra-smooth straight-six engines, one of them force-fed to the tune of 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque; suspension tuning that confidently combines supple ride quality with autocross responses; classic coupe and sedan proportions that have evolved gracefully since the 325i made its first 10Best appearance in 1992; supportive seats that could serve a trans-Nebraska cruise on I-80 or a BMW-club track day. Simple, right? But in 17 years, no other carmaker has quite managed to package these attributes as successfully as BMW, although many have tried. Which is precisely why the 3-series continues to be the perennial benchmark of the entry luxury-sports-coupe, -sedan, -convertible class."


Bob Wohlfarth
Internet Client Advisor
Performance BMW
888-820-2914-mobile
robert.wohlfarth@hendrickauto.com

BMW M3 Wins Popular Mechanics Award

In its article about the Awards, Popular Mechanics automotive editors praise the 2008 BMW M3 as "..one of the few performance cars that can triumph at weekend track days and still carry four friends in perfect comfort and luxury to an evening movie…The M3 is elegant and powerful, and it does its job at a comfort level not many cars can match."

Bob Wohlfarth
Internet Client Advisor
Performance BMW
888-820-2914-mobile
robert.wohlfarth@hendrickauto.com

BMW M3 Wins Popular Mechanics Award

In its article about the Awards, Popular Mechanics automotive editors praise the 2008 BMW M3 as "..one of the few performance cars that can triumph at weekend track days and still carry four friends in perfect comfort and luxury to an evening movie…The M3 is elegant and powerful, and it does its job at a comfort level not many cars can match."

Bob Wohlfarth
Internet Client Advisor
Performance BMW
888-820-2914-mobile
robert.wohlfarth@hendrickauto.com

BMW takes home 6 awards at the International Engine of the Year Award

BMW ran the table at the International Engine of the Year Competition finishing with 50% of the possible awards, including the coveted International Engine of the Year. The awards are presided over by a panel of 65 international motoring journalists from 32 countries across the whole world. They serve to recognize engineering excellence in many of the cars that we all love.

BMW's 3.0 L Twin Turbo engine found in the 135i, 335i and the X6 took home the top honor for the second time. This engine is universally recognized as one of the most powerful, yet efficient engines in the world.

Generating 300 HP and 300 lb/ft of torque, the N54 as it is affectionately known, has become the pinnacle in the world of performace.

BMW also won for Best New Engine with a 2.0 L Twin Turbo Diesel engine. Additional BMW winners include the 4.0 L V8 that powers the M3, the 5.0 L V10 that powers the M5 and the 1.6 L Turbo found in the Mini Cooper.

Bob Wohlfarth
Internet Client Advisor
Performance BMW
888-820-2914-mobile
robert.wohlfarth@hendrickauto.com

Performance BMW on the Radio... New BMW Radio Spots

Performance Auto Mall

May 2008

BMW

GERALD RAMOIN: THIS IS GERALD RAMOIN, GENERAL MANAGER OF PERFORMANCE BMW IN CHAPEL HILL. HOME OF THE PERFORMANCE PROMISE AND YES WE ARE THE PLACE WITH THE WOW … AND THIS MONTH WE PROMISE YOU’LL BE SAYING WOW, TOO!

IF YOU’RE LIKE MOST PEOPLE THE HIGH GAS PRICES ARE REALLY TAKING THEIR TOLL ON YOUR BUDGET. THIS MONTH WE’LL GIVE YOU 100 FREE GALLONS OF GAS IF YOU PUCHASE A BMW FROM US. USE YOUR STIMULUS TAX REFUND TO MAKE YOUR DOWN PAYMENT AND WE’LL GIVE YOU 100 FREE GALLONS OF GAS. NOW THAT’S A DOUBLE WOW!

TAKE YOUR CHOICE OF BMWs FOR $399 PER MONTH. GET READY FOR THE WARM WEATHER WITH A COOL CONVERTIBLE 2008 BMW Z4 FOR THE PERFORMANCE PROMISE PRICE OF ONLY $399 PER MONTH OR A BMW 328i FOR $399 PER MONTH. WOW!

‘JINGLE I WANT PERFORMANCE’

MALE VOICE DISCLAIMER: Z4 STOCK NUMBER B8810. 36-MONTH LEASE WITH 12K MILES PER YEAR. $1299 DUE AT INCEPTION INCLUDES TAX, TAG, $398 DEALER ADMIN FEE. BASED ON MSRP OF $40,100 AND SELLING PRICE OF $35,988. 328i STOCK NUMBER B8811. 36-MONTH LEASE WITH 12K MILES PER YEAR. $2698 DUE AT INCPETION INCLUDES TAX, TAG, $398 DEALER ADMIN FEE. BASED ON MSRP OF $35,920 AND SELLING PRICE OF $32,988. WITH APPROVED CREDIT THROUGH BMWFS. GAS BASED ON $3.55 PER GALLON. TAKE DELIVERY BY 5-31-08

GERALD RAMOIN: BMW IS THE ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE.

Performance on the Radio... BMW Certified Pre-Owned Radio Spot

Performance Auto Mall

May 2008

BMW CPO

GERALD RAMOIN: THIS IS GERALD RAMOIN, GENERAL MANAGER OF PERFORMANCE BMW IN CHAPEL HILL. HOME OF THE PERFORMANCE PROMISE AND YES WE ARE THE PLACE WITH THE WOW … AND THIS MONTH WE PROMISE YOU’LL BE SAYING WOW, TOO!

IF YOU’RE LIKE MOST PEOPLE THE HIGH GAS PRICES ARE REALLY TAKING THEIR TOLL ON YOUR BUDGET. THIS MONTH WE’LL GIVE YOU 100 FREE GALLONS OF GAS IF YOU PUCHASE A BMW FROM US. USE YOUR STIMULUS TAX REFUND TO MAKE YOUR DOWN PAYMENT AND WE’LL GIVE YOU 100 FREE GALLONS OF GAS. NOW THAT’S A DOUBLE WOW!

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED BMWs START THIS MONTH AT ONLY $21,995. SO DRIVE HOME IN A 2003 BMW 325xi FOR THE PERFORMANCE PROMISE PRICE OF ONLY $21,995. THAT’S A FANTASTIC DEAL, ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU CONSIDER THE BMW CERTIFIED WARRANTY, THE GAS MILEAGE, AND THE PERFORMANCE PROMISE. WOW! WOW! WOW!

‘JINGLE I WANT PERFORMANCE’

MALE VOICE DISCLAIMER: PRICES PLUS TAX, TAG, AND $398 DEALER ADMIN FEE. WITH APPROVED CREDIT THROUGH BMWFS. GAS BASED ON $3.55 PER GALLON. TAKE DELIVERY BY 5-31-08.

GERALD RAMOIN: CHECK OUT PERFORMANCE BMW CHAPEL HILL DOT COM FOR MORE BMW WOWs - CERTIFIED BMWs ARE COVERED FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO YEARS, 50,000 MILES WHEN THE NEW CAR WARRANTY EXPIRES. BMW IS THE ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE.

BMW Special Rates Available!

Performance BMW is proud to off our clients BMW Special Finance Rates on almost all New 2008 Models! We wanted to take a moment to detail the offers available for you:

2008 BMW 328 Models
2008 BMW 328Ci Coupe 24 - 60 Month Financing: 3.9% APR
2008 BMW 328xi Coupe 24 - 60 Month Financing: 3.9% APR
2008 BMW 328i Convertible 24 - 60 Month Financing: 3.9% APR
2008 BMW 328i Sedan 24 - 60 Month Financing: 3.9% APR
2008 BMW 328xi Sedan 24 - 60 Month Financing: 3.9% APR
2008 BMW 328i Wagon 24 - 60 Month Financing: 3.9% APR
2008 BMW 328xi Wagon 24 - 60 Month Financing: 3.9% APR

2008 BMW 335 Models
2008 BMW 335Ci Coupe 24 - 60 Month Financing: 3.9% APR
2008 BMW 335xi Coupe 24 - 60 Month Financing: 3.9% APR
2008 BMW 335i Convertible 24 - 60 Month Financing: 3.9% APR
2008 BMW 35 Sedan 24 - 60 Month Financing: 3.9% APR
2008 BMW 35 Sedan 24 - 60 Month Financing: 3.9% APR

2008 BMW 5-Series Models
2008 BMW 528i Sedan 24 - 60 Month Financing: 2.9% APR
2008 BMW 528xi Sedan 24 - 60 Month Financing: 2.9% APR
2008 BMW 535i Sedan 24 - 60 Month Financing: 2.9% APR
2008 BMW 535xi Sedan 24 - 60 Month Financing: 2.9% APR
2008 BMW 535xi Wagon 24 - 60 Month Financing: 2.9% APR
2008 BMW 550i Sedan 24 - 60 Month Financing: 2.9% APR

2008 BMW 6-Series Models
2008 BMW 650i Coupe 24 - 60 Month Financing: 2.9% APR
2008 BMW 650i Convertible 24 - 60 Month Financing: 2.9% APR

2008 BMW 7-Series Models
2008 BMW 750i Sedan 24 - 60 Month Financing: 2.9% APR
2008 BMW 750Li Sedan 24 - 60 Month Financing: 2.9% APR
2008 BMW Alpina B7 24 - 60 Month Financing: 2.9% APR
2008 BMW 760Li Sedan 24 - 60 Month Financing: 2.9% APR

2008 BMW X3
2008 BMW X3 3.0si 24 - 60 Month Financing: 3.9% APR

2008 BMW X5
2008 BMW X5 3.0si 24 - 60 Month Financing: 2.9% APR
2008 BMW X5 4.8i 24 - 60 Month Financing: 2.9% APR

2008 BMW Z4 Series
2008 BMW Z4 3.0i 24 - 60 Month Financing: 3.9% APR
2008 BMW Z4 3.0si 24 - 60 Month Financing: 3.9% APR
2008 BMW Z4 Coupe 3.0si 24 - 60 Month Financing: 3.9% APR
2008 BMW Z4 M Roadster 24 - 60 Month Financing: 3.9% APR
2008 BMW Z4 M Coupe 24 - 60 Month Financing: 3.9% APR

More details will be posted shortly for Certified Pre-Owned BMW Model with Special Financing as well!

BMW Club Event at Performance BMW

BMW CLUB EVENT

MAY 10, 2008

10am TILL 2pm

PERFORMANCE BMW

BUILDING A LASTING RELATIONSHIP

FIRST 50 FAMILIES GET A GOODIE BAG

AGENDA

10:30 – 11:00 - DEALERSHIP WALK THROUGH

CLUB MEMBER AT HIS OR HER OWN LEASURE

11:00 – 12:00 – OPEN STATIONS

CLUB MEMBER AT HIS OR HER OWN LEASURE

STATION 1 - PARTS

STATION 2 - SERVICE

STATION 3 - SALES – SHOWROOM FLOOR

STATION 4 – SERVICE – DENT WIZARD

12:00 to 1:00 - LUNCH IN SERICE DEPT / BBQ

1:00 until 2:00 – Tech talk – CARS ON THE LIFT

PERFORMANCE BMW

BUILDING A LASTING RELATIONSHIP

BENEFITS TO ACTIVE CLUB MEMBERS

*AT TIME OF PURCHASE MUST HAVE ACTIVE BMW CAR CLUB CARD

20% OF ALL PARTS THE DAY OF EVENT

15% OFF ALL ACCESSORIES FOR ACTIVE CLUB MEMBERS

10% OFF ALL OTHER PARTS FOR ACTIVE CLUB MEMBERS

10% SERVICE DISCOUNT ON ALL CUSTOMER PAY SERVICES

2008 BMW 328i for just $ 33,999! Hurry in today, for only 1 week!

The brand new 2008 BMW 328i for just $ 33,999 at Performance BMW, the topmost full service authorized dealership for new, pre-owned BMWs in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. internet price exclusively for online customers. Only 1 week. The 2008 BMW 328i Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Leatherette, Power front Seats, Heated Front Seats, BMW Assist with Bluetooth, & iPod / USB Conncector. Colour: Titanic Silver.

OR lease it for $399 / Month for 36 Months... $2,999 Due at Signing. The 36 Month BMW Lease assume client qualifications and is based on 12,000 annual miles. Applicable NC tax, $398 dealer administrative fee, and registration are included.

Here at Performance AutoMall, our strategy for success is simple - we deliver industry-best price, service, and selection to rightfully earn the business of each individual client.

For details visit the Performance BMW at 1810 Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Phone: (888) 309-3545. Website: http://performancebmw.performanceautomall.com/

Performance BMW Supports Volunteers for Youth

A proposal for VFY's community service participants to bring fun and fitness activities to children in public housing neighborhoods has been selected as a finalist in Blue Cross Blue Shield's Step It Up philanthropic campaign.

We need your help. The winning proposal will be selected through online voting and will receive $75,000! Voting is allowed from the same email address once per day. You are allowed to vote more than one time (on different days). Voting will run through May 16.

Please help bring this service to our community's youth by going to the following link and voting each day. Please help us further by forwarding this email to your friends, families, and any listservs you may be a part of.

(Note that voting is a three step process - click on "vote now," then type in your email address and verification code, and then click on the link in the confirmation email you'll receive).

Thank you for helping Volunteers for Youth bring an exciting opportunity to children in Orange County!

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