Another X1 Teaser.....

Up and coming X1 released by BMW on facebook.....I can't decide which looks hotter...the model with 2 kidney grills or the one with a 2 piece!!!

The Luxurious SEVEN!

The new 7 series has been out for a couple of months now. The sophistication of the F01 seems to be the main talking point. I had the privilege of driving the 740i recently and i can honestly say....the reviews don't do it enough justice. Being a lover of the Inline Six engine....this one is nice....turbocharged and nice!!!

Before you get into one(or get chauffeured in one), you will notice its not the prettiest of BMW's....but than again none of the 7 Series has been. Not at first glance anyway. But once you get passed that executive facade, the interior is pleasantly surprising. The drivers console looks neat and sleek at the same time. A little different from what the 3, 5 ad 6 series presents. Driving position is comfortable and not awkward(good news for chauffeurs).

Once on the road, the engine simply exhilarates the sensation. Not overbearing like the V8's and V10's on smaller frame BMW's but sweet and powerful(enough). The Comfort, Normal, Sports and Sports+ modes did exactly as advertised. Body roll was minimal even in comfort mode. Handling was miles better than the previous 7 series. Noise insulation.....lets say, i could hear every click the passenger was making on the New format IDRIVE.......

Who needs a chauffeur if i had this Ultimate Driving Machine.....

Car Detailing

The car detailing business in Brunei is as healthy as ever. From the roadside makeshift (sometimes illegal) stalls to the full blown car care spas like Trillium, Meguiars, Zymol, Autoglym and the newly established I-WAX. There is no doubt, the demand is there, but what sort of expectations does one have after sending their pride and joys for a little spruce up?

I for one, expected perfection but more often than not, needed to compromise expectations with reality. I began by meticulously going through the car before collection but nowadays, "tutup satu mata" attitude kinda applies.

This lead me to attempt more DIY car detailing than i ever imagine. Not only more cost effective but good exercise too.....and some serious attention to details. From those stone chips, to the swirl marks and imperfection to the paint work.....You'll be surprised with what you'll see on your Beemer if you do it yourself.

BMW X1...coming soon?

This X1 maybe reaching our shores by the end of year. Spy shots coming through the web reveals its not far off from this concept photo. Looks like crossover between a 3 series touring and a 1 series. Suspect the xdrive 2.0d and xdrive 2.8i will brought in.

Whatever it is, expect nothing but another worthy addition to a member of the Efficient Dynamics group.

Where to begin? A first time blogger, i hope to be as informative as i am entertaining. Objective is to attract those BMW drivers in Brunei to share their experience of their rides and experience. Anywhere from walking into the showroom to a major overhaul of their trusty ride. Hopefully non-BMW lovers will one day soon share the pleasures of being in an Ultimate Driving Machine.