WIBIMMERS

I'm in Oshkosh as well. Welcome!

Joe

"Fortes Fortuna Adiuvat"

I watch it off and on, but I haven't really been "into it" for many years. I'm a huge fan of Formula 1 and sports cars, and also watch motorcycle racing.

Joe

"Fortes Fortuna Adiuvat"

I was thinking about doing this. Haven't done an auto-X since I sold my Porsche. Might be fun to try it in the Bimmer. Have to see if I can fit it into my schedule!

Joe

"Fortes Fortuna Adiuvat"

ClassE said:

Make sure the next time you see Adam you give him some crap about his Corrado never running again. Welcome to the forum - we'll need to have a Oshkosh GTG is spring so we can put some faces to names.

I give Adam crap about the Corrado all the time! I'm all for an OSH GTG anytime. Sounds like fun!!

Joe

"Fortes Fortuna Adiuvat"

ClassE said:

Welcome - I'm also from Oshkosh. Do you know Trish/Adam Barren? They're good friends of mine.

Yep, I know Trish and Adam.  Met them when we all worked together at EAA.  Just saw them on Friday evening!

Snap ( I M50) said:

Nice to have you here Joe!  What kind of mileage is that 328d getting?

Thanks for the welcome. Web got about 700 miles on the car as of yesterday. So far it's been averaging about 34 mpg. I consistently see 44 to 48 on the highway.

Cheers!

Joe

Andrew said:

Welcome!  Growing up in Oshkosh and being an aviation enthusiast, I'd be interested in learning more about your work.

Hi Andrew,

I worked for EAA for 10 years, from 2001 to 2011.  Then I did some flight instructing for a couple of years.  Last February (geez, almost a year ago already) I went to work for Sonex Aircraft, LLC (www.sonexaircraft.com).  I am the flight instructor in the T-Flight transition training program. I also maintain their fleet of flying prototypes.  When I have time I also help out in the shop.  I really enjoy it!

Cheers!

Joe

Hi All!

I'm Joe, in Oshkosh, WI.  We just purchased our first BMW, a 2014 328d xDrive.  We've owned several German cars in the past (Audi and Porsche) but I've always wanted a BMW, so we finally made the move.  So far, we love it!

I work in aviation as a flight instructor and aircraft mechanic.  I've always been a "motorhead" sort of person, and have raced cars in the past.  I also enjoy motorcycles (specifically Harleys), guitars, guns, scuba diving, and other fun stuff.

I look forward to participating in the forums and hooking up with other Cheesehead BMW owners.

Cheers!

Joe

PS:  I'll post a picture of our car soon.