M school or Luxury watch? - Page 2

tibra1 · 03-19-2012, 11:47 AM

Watch..no brainer

SECRET M · 03-19-2012, 11:51 AM

buy some shares of a strong growing stock and in few years, you'll have both.

Donbona · 03-19-2012, 12:11 PM

Watch.... cant believe you are even thinking about it.

OC3 · 03-19-2012, 01:26 PM

Go for the watch, and do local track/HPDE events.

Saw a few M school reviews and, other than the rare experience of driving various M cars (1M, M3 & M5) in one setting, it doesn't seem to be all that.

ajvee · 03-19-2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by klammer

Would take experiences over goods any day. This is part of the problem in this country is we value goods over experiences and we wonder why we're so fucked up. Go create a memory that will last forever and leave the jewelry to others. My .02

I agree with this man! Experiences over goods! Case in point, I got a new watch for my last birthday and have all but forgotten about it, whereas I always smile when I relive my Watkins Glen track day!

JDy80 · 03-20-2012, 09:17 AM

Get the watch and enjoy some local HPDE events. I'd love to have an IWC watch on my wrist one day.

Drifty// · 03-31-2012, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SECRET M

buy some shares of a strong growing stock and in few years, you'll have both.

I tried this once. Didn't work.

I'd never discourage someone from investing, but long-term stock buys need to be chosen very carefully, if at all. Think about it, if it were so easy to make a big return, it would mean the investment was underpriced and the market would fix that. And, generally speaking, individual investors buying individual stocks are going to be at a significant disadvantage, compared to Wall St.

I appreciate this thread, because I've had the same question: is M School really so much better than a decent HPDE as to justify the cost diff? And if you're going to do a commercial school, would it be better to just hit Skip Barber?

Oh, and hello errbody!

JulieDriving · 03-31-2012, 11:29 AM

My husband is a watch enthusiast, and he has gotten me to appreciate fine mechanical watches. Last year, I picked out my first automatic after a long time searching (I'm like that). I enjoy the watch immensely.

I'd also want to experience 2 day M school. I did a one day course here (in Canada) with half a day in an M3. But really what I got out of that experience (which was definitely worth it) is that I wanted an M3.

I'd say pick the one you think will give you better memories. The watch was waaaay more meaningful to me because my husband could buy me something he is a real enthusiast about and i got to pick it (and he loves it).

CanAutM3 · 03-31-2012, 05:00 PM

Can you negotiate?

I would try to negotiate a few HPDE events that equate the cost of the M school.

When I purchased my E46 M3, it came with a free stage-1 M driving school. Fun when free, but definitely not worth it if you have to pay.

IS350 · 04-02-2012, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

M school all the way. M school at the performance center in SC was one of the coolest things I have ever done. The skills you learn and the activities you get to participate in there are priceless. My vote would be M school.

Have you done any other track schools? I'm just curious if nearly 4-grand is worth 2 days? Seems costly, even if amazing?

As for the choices in this thead, I like the local auto-x clinic and watch!

Brosef · 04-02-2012, 04:19 PM

Rolex GMT or DSSD

TAAXED · 04-04-2012, 12:40 AM

If you haven't got a 'luxury' watch yet, I'd say get that! Have a look at some nice classic sports rolex models, like a GMT 2 or a Submariner...they're proven models that have been around for over 50 years. Also would be nice as a gift to pass on to your children, if you have any, in the future as well. The values generally hold up well for the more popular sports models.

I'm quite a watch enthusiast and I can tell you I get as much enjoyment from nice watches as I do from nice cars. Definitely worth a look at getting in to in my view.

TAAXED · 04-04-2012, 12:44 AM

Also, not wanting to sound like a douche, but they are a great conversation starter when meeting new people! I find it more socially acceptable to talk about watches with people I meet as opposed to discussing how exciting my last track day was!

1MORELAP · 04-05-2012, 10:39 AM

Watch, and then take a $300 class with BMW CCA.

Darth One · 04-05-2012, 11:23 AM

is blowing all the money on hookers an option?

chili cheese · 04-05-2012, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth One

is blowing all the money on hookers an option?

Or doing blow with a bunch of hookers?

radiantm3 · 04-05-2012, 09:54 PM

Watch over driving school? Not very many car enthusiasts in here.

persian54 · 04-05-2012, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by radiantm3

Watch over driving school? Not very many car enthusiasts in here.

cause we know we can do HPDE days for less!

1MOREMOD · 04-05-2012, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth One

is blowing all the money on hookers an option?

Sounds like a comment from another member?

redline9001 · 04-05-2012, 11:10 PM

I say the watch... And not a Rolex they for douches and old people....

jamze132 · 04-15-2012, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Sleeper519

OP, No offense intended, but why does it matter to you what WE think? You do not need our approval. It is very much a personal choice, so make it, be happy and don't look back. Be grateful for the gift either way.

It's a way of saying "hey look how awesome I am!".

NFAM3 · 04-15-2012, 07:41 AM

Get either a Rolex Day/Date or a Breguet La Tradition!!!

03-19-2012, 11:51 AM	#24
SECRET M Engineer Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 274 iTrader: (1)	buy some shares of a strong growing stock and in few years, you'll have both. __________________ 2012 Range Rover Sport Autobiography :: Sumatra Black\|Tan.Ebony 2008 BMW ///M3 :: Space Gray\|Black

03-19-2012, 12:11 PM	#25
Donbona Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E93 M3 DCT 2008 Join Date: May 2009 Location: London UK Posts: 1,661 iTrader: (0)	Watch.... cant believe you are even thinking about it. __________________ M3 E93 DCT, Space Grey,BC HB29 Forged Deep Concave Wheels, Ericsson Amuse F/R Bumper, Evolve Full Exhaust System, INTRAX Coilovers, STOPTECH BBK, Performance Steering Wheel,Custom Red/Black Leather Seats,Evolve Supercharger ///M3 \|\|Bimmerpost M3 Car Of The Month May - 2010

03-19-2012, 01:26 PM	#26
OC3 Havin' a blast! Drives: 2013 M3 E92 Jerez Blk DCT ZCP Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,731 iTrader: (0)	Go for the watch, and do local track/HPDE events. Saw a few M school reviews and, other than the rare experience of driving various M cars (1M, M3 & M5) in one setting, it doesn't seem to be all that. __________________ 2013 E92 M3 Jerez Black DCT ZCP 2011 E90 M3 Jerez Black DCT ZCP (Gone - traded in) 2008 E90 M3 Jerez Black 6MT (Gone - End of Lease)

03-20-2012, 09:17 AM	#28
JDy80 Captain Drives: 2010 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 717 iTrader: (0)	Get the watch and enjoy some local HPDE events. I'd love to have an IWC watch on my wrist one day. __________________ 2003 Cobra -> 2010 BMW e90 M3 - Space Grey - Black on Carbon Leather Int. - BRILLIANT CAR!!

03-31-2012, 11:29 AM	#30
JulieDriving Female driving enthusiast :P Drives: Bimmer Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,230 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 335i Coupe [5.00] 2013 BMW M3 Coupe [5.00]	My husband is a watch enthusiast, and he has gotten me to appreciate fine mechanical watches. Last year, I picked out my first automatic after a long time searching (I'm like that). I enjoy the watch immensely. I'd also want to experience 2 day M school. I did a one day course here (in Canada) with half a day in an M3. But really what I got out of that experience (which was definitely worth it) is that I wanted an M3. I'd say pick the one you think will give you better memories. The watch was waaaay more meaningful to me because my husband could buy me something he is a real enthusiast about and i got to pick it (and he loves it). __________________ Present: 2013 M3 coupe (Azurite Black, Black, Piano Black) Past: 2010 335i coupe (Monaco Blue, Cream Beige, Grey Poplar)

03-19-2012, 11:47 AM	#23
tibra1 Banned Drives: 2011 ZCP M3 - 2007 335i crashd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 6,779 iTrader: (4)	Watch..no brainer

03-31-2012, 05:00 PM	#31
CanAutM3 Major Drives: 2008 E92 M3 SS2 DCT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,256 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Audi S4 [0.00] 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Can you negotiate? I would try to negotiate a few HPDE events that equate the cost of the M school. When I purchased my E46 M3, it came with a free stage-1 M driving school. Fun when free, but definitely not worth it if you have to pay.

04-02-2012, 04:19 PM	#33
Brosef Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2011 M Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,509 iTrader: (3)	Rolex GMT or DSSD

04-04-2012, 12:40 AM	#34
TAAXED Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 264 iTrader: (0)	If you haven't got a 'luxury' watch yet, I'd say get that! Have a look at some nice classic sports rolex models, like a GMT 2 or a Submariner...they're proven models that have been around for over 50 years. Also would be nice as a gift to pass on to your children, if you have any, in the future as well. The values generally hold up well for the more popular sports models. I'm quite a watch enthusiast and I can tell you I get as much enjoyment from nice watches as I do from nice cars. Definitely worth a look at getting in to in my view. __________________ 2010 BMW e92 M3 M-DCT (Frozen Grey/Black) 2007 BMW e92 M3 6MT (Jerez Black/Palladium Silver) - Sold 2002 BMW e46 M3 SMG (Titanium Silver/Black) - Sold

04-04-2012, 12:44 AM	#35
TAAXED Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 264 iTrader: (0)	Also, not wanting to sound like a douche, but they are a great conversation starter when meeting new people! I find it more socially acceptable to talk about watches with people I meet as opposed to discussing how exciting my last track day was! __________________ 2010 BMW e92 M3 M-DCT (Frozen Grey/Black) 2007 BMW e92 M3 6MT (Jerez Black/Palladium Silver) - Sold 2002 BMW e46 M3 SMG (Titanium Silver/Black) - Sold

04-05-2012, 10:39 AM	#36
1MORELAP Captain Drives: '13 Audi S4 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 615 iTrader: (0)	Watch, and then take a $300 class with BMW CCA. __________________ I apologize for spelling mistakes up front, they are a result of multitasking.

04-05-2012, 11:23 AM	#37
Darth One Former yr 1of1 owner Drives: SGM E90 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: FL Posts: 999 iTrader: (0)	is blowing all the money on hookers an option?

04-05-2012, 09:54 PM	#39
radiantm3 AWD...training wheels for RWD Drives: 11 E92 M3, 13 F25 X3 xdrive35i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 3,140 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [4.73] 2013 BMW X3 xdrive35 [4.50]	Watch over driving school? Not very many car enthusiasts in here. __________________ 2011.5 E92 M3 6MT / 45,000+ miles / 3400lbs with no driver, half tank / M3 GTS Aero, Rear Seat Delete, Half Cage • Schroth 6 Point Harness • Recaro Profi • 18" BBS FI / 18" TE37SL Black Edition • Ohlins RT • Vorshlag Camber Plates • Brembo 380GT • Endless Pads • Akrapovic Evo • RD Sport Sways • ESS Tune • Supercharger Delete (1:42 @ Laguna Seca, 2:09 @ Thunderhill, 1:56 @ Infineon)

04-05-2012, 11:10 PM	#42
redline9001 Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3, MDX, Titan Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 560 iTrader: (0)	I say the watch... And not a Rolex they for douches and old people.... __________________ 2011 E92 M3 \| JEREZ BLACK \| EXTENDED BAMBOO NOVILLO \| EXECUTIVE PKG \| M-DRIVE \| EDC \| M-DCT MODS \| KW S/O \| HRE P40SC \| Akra Evo \|ESS Akra Tune \| BMC drop in \| StopTech Trophies \| TMS Pulley \| LUX V3

04-15-2012, 07:41 AM	#44
NFAM3 First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 384 iTrader: (0)	Get either a Rolex Day/Date or a Breguet La Tradition!!! __________________ 2011 BMW M3

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