November BMW Program Round-Up...

As November draws to a close, Performance BMW of Chapel Hill, NC wants to make our clients aware of all that BMW has to offer when it comes to programs on new models, as well as certified pre-owned BMWs.

Here's the roundup...

New BMWs at Performance BMW:

GET A HOLIDAY FINANCE CREDIT OF UP TO $2,500.
AND MAKE THE JOY OF THE SEASON LAST YEAR-ROUND.

For a limited time, you can get a Holiday Finance Credit of up to $2,500 toward any of America's most fuel efficient fleet of luxury vehicles, getting up to 36 mpg. And with numerous xDrive, all-wheel-drive models to choose from, you'll be dashing thorugh the snow or any other terrain and laughing all the way.

Certified Pre-Owned BMWs at Performance BMW:

Take the wheel of a Certified Pre-Owned BMW today, and let BMW pick up your first two payments- leaving you payment-free until 2010. And that's not all. Right now, take advantage of 0.9% financing on select 2006 and 2007 Certified Pre-Owned models through January 4th. Rigorously inspected, BMW Certified, and backed by an up to 6 year/100,000 mile Protection Plan. It just doesn't get better than that.

Here at Performance BMW, all of our certified pre-owned BMWs are shown in our live online gallery. Our excellent pricing is displayed on each vehicle and available finance programs are detailed as well. You can view our gallery here anytime.

Happy Thanksgiving to all. We'll keep you updated as BMW moves into December and our year end red bow event. Be looking for details on this sepcial event during the first week in December.

Jamie Stockman
Performance BMW

1810 Chapel Hill Boulevard
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
919.942.3191
http://performancebmw.performanceautomall.com

New BMW 5 Series, driving excellence defined

Question: What does the 2011 BMW 5 series have in common with a Rolls-Royce Ghost? The answer is... each is built on a modified BMW 7-series chassis.

Monday, November 23, 2009, BMW unveiled the new 5 series, the sixth generation of the midrange BMW luxury care, in Munich. The event, ehich was telvised in Europe, took place in the very stadium where Munich hopes to host the 2018 Olympic Games and was attended by BMW executives and employees.

Changes abound for the 2011 5 series model. The new 5 series looks, feels, and drives more like it's pricier sibling, the 7 series. It's even grown in lenth. Even with the 5 series bearing a large resemblence to the 7 series, there's also a lot of 3 series influence in the design as well.

For the United States, the 5 series will feature a 4.4 liver V-8 with 407 horsepower, single-turbo 3-liter inline 6 (306 horsepower) a 3-liter inline 6(258 horsepower) and a turbocharged 3-liter inline 6 diesel (245 horsepower). All platforms are said to be more power, but better in fuel mileage than the current 5 series lineup.

An all new 8-speed automatic transmission will also be offered for the first time.

How soon? All BMW has said so far is "next year." Performance BMW willl continue to keep you udpated as more details on the next generation 5 series surface. In the meantime, please visit us online anytime to see our most recent specials, certified pre-owned gallery, and details on the latest BMW offers, the Joy Event.

Model Year 2010 550i Gran Turismo Pricing

We've had alot of people ask when pricing would be released for the new 2010 5-Series Gan Turismo and luckily, BMW has just released those details. Here's all of the information itemized out.

Base Price
Model MY 2010 Price
550i Gran Turismo $63,900

Optional Equipment
The 550i Gran Turismo comes with the following optional equipment:
Packages
Active ventilated seat pkg. $2,950
Convenience pkg. $750
Cold Weather pkg. $950
Driver Assistance pkg. $1,350
Luxury Rear Seating pkg. $3,950
Premium Sound pkg. $1,400
Sport pkg. $4,200
Nappa leather $1,000

Stand-alone options
20” wheels with performance tires $1,000
Integral Active Steering $1,750
Power side window shades $500
Multi-contour seats $1,300
Heated Front Seats $500
4-zone automatic climate control $500
Ceramic Control $650
Ski Bag $150
Head-up display $1,300
Satellite Radio $350
Rear-Seat Entertainment $2,200
iPod and USB adapter $400
Smartphone integration $150
Nigh vision with pedestrain detection $2,600

PDF version of the order guidelines are also now available from Performance BMW. Just email us or call us today at 919.942.3191.

Official release date for the new 2010 BMW Gran Turismo will be December 5th, 2010. We will let all of our clients know whent the first one arrives so that they can make arragements to see this new model. In the meantime, please visit the Performance BMW website or call us anytime at 919.942.3191 if we can be of assistance.

BMW Motorrad Concept 6

Smooth, Powerful, all-new in-line six cylinder engine... gorgeours looks... Exactly what you'd expect from BMW... but, this one's only standing on two wheels...

Check out the latest concept vehicle from BMW. The BMW Motorrad Concept 6. Simply amazing. It was a highlight at the EICMA this year. Meant to further expand BMW's K-Series Motor bikes, it's simply stunning.

See the video and more at Performance BMW's Official Facebook Page here.

New 5-Series | First Image...

Clean, fresh look for the new BMW 5-Series. The new BMW 5-Series is coming! The official unveiling of the new executive sedan is expected soon, but here at Performance BMW, we're one step ahead of the competition.

The image above should give you a good indication how this new model will look. More sporty and smoother are two words that instantly come to mind.

The old rear is gone, replaced by a tail inspired by the 7-Series, while a bold crease runs from the front wheelarch to the rear lights. This emphasises the extra 20mm of length the new model has over the outgoing car. Inside, the 5-Series will share its cabin layout with the recently launched 5-Series GT.

As with its Mercedes E-Class arch rival, a barrage of cutting-edge technology will appear – and a healthy proportion of it will be devoted to driving enjoyment. Four-wheel steering is to be carried over from the 5-Series GT, while an active rear differential will provide maximum traction.

Efficiency is high on the agenda, with stop-start ensuring that CO2 emissions tumble by 10-15 per cent. European four-cylinder models are fitted with the set-up from launch, while six-cylinder cars get it in 2011.

The 272bhp straight-six from the 530i will be carried over unchanged, but the 550i will swap its 4.8-litre V8 for the cleaner and more powerful 401bhp twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8 from the 7-Series.

Diesel models are said to be in the works as well.

The 5-Series family will grow when the Touring version is introduced soon after the sedan. But performance fans will have to wait until 2012 for the next M5 – and the existing car’s V10 will make way for a 555bhp 4.8-litre twin-turbo V8.

We'll keep you udpated as more details become available.

For your next new BMW, Certified Pre-Owned BMW, or BMW Service, consider Performance BWM for all of your BMW needs.