New Flat Logo
BMW has gone and done it! They have gone flat with their design logo. I personally prefer flat over the 3D embossed logo, but I hope they are able to use it properly in the coming years, it will be interesting to track.
Where Are We?
As in where are we in this journey?
I think the journey has just begun and it has a long way to go. We’ll see, but I hope there’s a lot more years to come.
Every drive in my bimmer is a part of the journey, heck sometimes I don’t even get inside and there’s something notable going on.
The following list illustrates some of the more exciting (and sometimes peculiar) things that I’ve done with my E39.
Boring Drive Ahead (Except E39s)
Events That Matter!
In reverse chronological order.
2020
March 3rd
Mar. 3
2018
May 6th
May. 6
Final Photo
The bimmer has been sold. After almost 6 years and 47,487km, the E39 has found a new owner. Read more about this in my Farewell section.
2016
June 29th
Jun. 29
175k
175,000km milestone has been reached. Ironically it’s exactly 2.5 years to the day since the 150k mark, some things just have a way of working out better on their own than with intention.
2016
June 20th
Jun. 20
4 Years
Owning this guy for 4 years today! After this long, many get a new lease for a new car, but I’m not in that business. 36,015km down and many more to go.
2016
March 24th
Mar. 24
Auto Show + BMW i3 Test Drive
For the third straight year I went to the Vancouver International Auto Show with my friend Uros but this time I got my hands on a BMW i3 for a short test drive. It was a very exciting experience, and boy that easy acceleration was fun.
2016
March 7th
Mar. 7
Happy 100 Years!
BMW is an awesome 100 years young today. Sitrep: BMW is a global leader in automotive design and technology offering an amazing line-up of cars and motorbikes for every type of man. Let’s keep up they great work for another 100.
2015
July 28th
Jul. 28
Alberta Road Trip
This has been the greatest test for the Bimmer so far under my ownership. After 3,104km in 13 days, it did just fine. Find out all about the trip here.
2015
March 25th
Mar. 25
Vancouver International Autoshow 2015
For the second straight year, I attended the Autoshow in Vancouver. I think I spent 50% of my time in the Bimmer section.
2015
March 6th
Mar. 6
Website Launch
After months of planning, design, development, copywriting and testing, the website is live and ready for all my viewers to digest.
2014
December 4th
Dec. 4
Seattle Road Trip
It was time for another Seattle road trip and this is first one with the bimmer. If you really want to know more about this trip, you can read more about it here. 597km travelled.
2014
November 22nd
Nov. 22
Mtech Trim Upgrade
The Mtech Trim Upgrade required a tremendous amount of research and patience. In the end, it all worked out and I learned a lot more about the process that I could have imagined at the start. This is why we do these kind of things, right?!
2014
October 24th
Oct. 24
BMW i3 Test Drive
I got a chance to experience the BMW i3 in the flesh and from the back seat. That acceleration is unreal! Here I learned more about the BMW i line-up.
2014
September 6th
Sep. 6
Squamish Hike (and Drive)
Took a drive to Squamish for a hike and captured some pics along the way on a beautiful summer’s day. Total distance travelled: 143km
2014
July 26th
Jul. 26
Website Inception
I’m always looking for creative personal projects and this time I got the idea to create a website to encompass my passion for cars.
2014
July 13th
Jul. 13
World Cup 2014 Celebration Tour
After supporting The German National Football Team for over a decade, they had finally won the big one! Once the final concluded in Rio, me and a friend went driving around town joining the celebrations in the streets.
2014
March 26th
Mar. 26
Vancouver International Autoshow
Absolutely nothing to do with my car, but I got the chance to checkout some of the current generation models to see how they stack up against my 13-year-old beast.
2013
December 29th
Dec. 29
150k on the Odometer
My first big milage landmark was reached. It was at night and I needed to get off the highway and pull over somewhere so I can grab a pic. The dedication I tell you! Or is it obsession?
2013
December 16th
Dec. 16
M5 Wheels Upgrade
The tires were worn out and needed replacing! So why just replace the tires when you can go for the M5 sports wheels?! The choice was simple!
2013
April 30th
Apr. 30
Whistler Road Trip
A spontaneous trip as is always the case with my cousin. First time going to Whistler was fantastic and I got to stretch the bimmer’s legs on the Sea-to-Sky Highway. Total distance: 271km
2013
January 7th
Jan. 7
Out of Gas!
On this day, I truly found out how much gasoline my car needs! The first and only ever time I’ve driven a car that has gasped for gas and eventually stopped. Interesting experience to say the least.
2012
November 28th
Nov. 28
Suspension Overhaul
At the time of the car purchase, there were a few suspension issues that needed to be looked at. So I took care of it!
2012
October 17th
Oct. 17
Oregon Road Trip
Cars are made for road trips, so it was time for one. I decided to go to Portland and Oregon Coast for the first time. I went with my cousin and we travelled a total of 1,389 km.
2012
October 10th
Oct. 10
First Photoshoot
After a few months, it was time for a photoshoot, of course. With multiple camera’s we caught a few nice shots in and around Stanley Park.
2012
June 24th
Jun. 24
The World Reveal
It took me only 4 days, but I had finally gave into the urge to post my first photos on social media. The reason I’m wearing shorts in the photo is because I had just finished a tennis match at Burnaby Open.
2012
June 20th
Jun. 20
The Purchase
On this day, I have made my first car purchase. After looking into E38s, E39s and E46s for a while, I had made my decision that it would be the 5-series for me.
2011
April 28th
Apr. 28
Munich Visit
I visited Munich in April 2011 and I had a closer look at where these fine machines come from. The trip was amazing, inspirational and a lot of fun!