Anyone here from Delaware?

F16RCE · 01-01-2015, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Stash21

You could cancel if it hasn't been built.

I tried that but they said given my build slot was allocated I couldn't cancel without losing my deposit. I may be able to pass it to a friend who is considering it.

Stash21 · 01-02-2015, 04:34 AM

Taking a hit on the deposit might be better than taking a depreciation hit if you take delivery

F16RCE · 01-02-2015, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Stash21

Taking a hit on the deposit might be better than taking a depreciation hit if you take delivery

I agree. I'll know next week when I'm moving and then make a decision.

F16RCE · 01-04-2015, 09:29 AM

So arrived in Delaware last night. Am staying at the Hilton Christiana which I believe is Newark. Any nice bars to visits whilst I'm here?

Thx

mdm0515 · 01-04-2015, 12:30 PM

Same hotel i stayed in in 2002 when i was interviewing for a job in New Castle, DE....

anyway, make your way to downtown Newark and there are lots of bars and restaurants. it's essentially a college town, but not sure if the students are back yet.

Mac25 · 01-04-2015, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by F16RCE

So arrived in Delaware last night. Am staying at the Hilton Christiana which I believe is Newark. Any nice bars to visits whilst I'm here?

Thx

Pot Stickers is a great restaurant right across the street from your hotel. If you want to check out bars I would recommend Wilmington Riverfront this time of year. Iron Hill is not so bad, great for happy hour. Also Firestone if your going around evening. Trolley square isn't a bad area either but it gets a little to crowded for me. Main St. Newark has a TON of bars/restaurants and the college students are on break so It won't be crowded.

jesh

F16RCE · 01-05-2015, 03:08 AM

Having spent an entire day looking around at houses I must say I'm really happy. Basically can buy a new build home which I design and spec out which gives me twice the space of my current house for 30-40% of the price. WOW.

dw89 · 01-05-2015, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by F16RCE

Having spent an entire day looking around at houses I must say I'm really happy. Basically can buy a new build home which I design and spec out which gives me twice the space of my current house for 30-40% of the price. WOW.

Residential real estate in DE is very well priced and property taxes are extremely low. It is a nice place to live and is not too far from some major cities.

F16RCE · 01-06-2015, 05:14 AM

Third day here and so far I really like the place. Feels like the quality if life is good and there is enough to do to keep you occupied for most parts. And yes Philly and NY etc are not too far for when you do want to hit the city.

So what's the deal with this low octane fuel in the US? Does that result in less performance vs a European car with 98-100 octane fuel?

dmath · 01-06-2015, 11:08 AM

It's a different octane calculation. If memory serves, 89 in the US is about the same as 95 in Europe. Or maybe it's 91 in the US.

When you get a chance, visit the Deer Park in Newark. Interesting old bar - Poe is supposed to have spent time there. Probably best to go early before it gets too crowded with students.

Mpowah · 01-13-2015, 09:55 PM

Welcome to Delaware lol.. I work 1 minute away from the Hilton you referenced. I'd concur that for dinner you should go across the street to Firebirds, if you're looking for night life you can go to the riverfront in Wilmington or main street newark as someone else has referenced. PM me if you need more info, good to see a fellow British person here

PhilT3 · 01-13-2015, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by F16RCE

Having spent an entire day looking around at houses I must say I'm really happy. Basically can buy a new build home which I design and spec out which gives me twice the space of my current house for 30-40% of the price. WOW.

Welcome to Delaware! Lol. Very affordable living!

F16RCE · 01-14-2015, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mpowah

Welcome to Delaware lol.. I work 1 minute away from the Hilton you referenced. I'd concur that for dinner you should go across the street to Firebirds, if you're looking for night life you can go to the riverfront in Wilmington or main street newark as someone else has referenced. PM me if you need more info, good to see a fellow British person here

Back in the uk now. Had it not of snowed we could have met for a beer and I could have seen the M...

So all in all I have left feeling very positive. Has made me realise how much we are ripped off in the uk in terms of taxes and also high prices for everything. I am certain a move to DE would give me a much better quality of life versus the Uk.

Watch this space I guess. Will know
Ore end of this week.

F16RCE · 01-14-2015, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by PhilT3

Welcome to Delaware! Lol. Very affordable living!

Thanks bud.

Two things i didn't see in my entire week. No M cars and no hotties!

F16RCE · 01-14-2015, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jeshie7

Pot Stickers is a great restaurant right across the street from your hotel. If you want to check out bars I would recommend Wilmington Riverfront this time of year. Iron Hill is not so bad, great for happy hour. Also Firestone if your going around evening. Trolley square isn't a bad area either but it gets a little to crowded for me. Main St. Newark has a TON of bars/restaurants and the college students are on break so It won't be crowded.

jesh

Managed to venture out to pot stickers. Good food but huge portions lol. Also went to la casa pasta.

Must say end of last week was damn cold!

PhilT3 · 01-14-2015, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by F16RCE

Thanks bud.

Two things i didn't see in my entire week. No M cars and no hotties!

Not that many M cars in DE.

And as for hotties... It's DELAWARE....IN JANUARY!!! Double whammy!

dw89 · 01-14-2015, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by F16RCE

Thanks bud.

Two things i didn't see in my entire week. No M cars and no hotties!

You'll have to go to center city Philly for the M cars and hotties this time of year.

Mpowah · 01-17-2015, 01:15 PM

We just had a nice car meet in Middletown with about 100 +\~ cars show up. One lady brought her M6 Gran Coupe in Alpine Whitewith the Sakhir interior was there it was funny having the same color combo and the only M's there!

hova00 · 01-17-2015, 03:01 PM

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We just had a nice car meet in Middletown with about 100 +\~ cars show up. One lady brought her M6 Gran Coupe in Alpine Whitewith the Sakhir interior was there it was funny having the same color combo and the only M's there!

That sounds like a good turnout. How often does it happen? Iam in Wilmington so its about 30min away.

Mpowah · 01-17-2015, 10:36 PM

I'm not sure it was organized by this Delmarva group..but there is a cars n coffee in west Chester pa in the spring with a mix of lambos/ferraris/Porsche/Bmw and a few other rides.

I'll also be organizing a Bimmer M meet in the spring for all the locals I see on here. Stay tuned!

F16RCE · 01-28-2015, 02:27 AM

So luckily a friend of mine has agreed to take over the M5 I had ordered upon arrival. So no real money lost.

But gutted as was looking forward to the new ride but just have to wait until I move to Delware before getting one ordered

Who is the local dealer?

dw89 · 01-28-2015, 03:59 PM

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So luckily a friend of mine has agreed to take over the M5 I had ordered upon arrival. So no real money lost.

But gutted as was looking forward to the new ride but just have to wait until I move to Delware before getting one ordered

Who is the local dealer?

Depending on where you are in DE, there is Union Park BMW in Wilmington and Otto's BMW in West Chester PA(right next to Wilmington).

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F16RCE First Lieutenant 82 Rep 307 Posts Drives: Soon to be M4 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Delaware, USA iTrader: (0)	So arrived in Delaware last night. Am staying at the Hilton Christiana which I believe is Newark. Any nice bars to visits whilst I'm here? Thx
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mdm0515 Private First Class 20 Rep 163 Posts Drives: F10 M5 2013 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Same hotel i stayed in in 2002 when i was interviewing for a job in New Castle, DE.... anyway, make your way to downtown Newark and there are lots of bars and restaurants. it's essentially a college town, but not sure if the students are back yet.
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F16RCE First Lieutenant 82 Rep 307 Posts Drives: Soon to be M4 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Delaware, USA iTrader: (0)	Having spent an entire day looking around at houses I must say I'm really happy. Basically can buy a new build home which I design and spec out which gives me twice the space of my current house for 30-40% of the price. WOW.
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F16RCE First Lieutenant 82 Rep 307 Posts Drives: Soon to be M4 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Delaware, USA iTrader: (0)	Third day here and so far I really like the place. Feels like the quality if life is good and there is enough to do to keep you occupied for most parts. And yes Philly and NY etc are not too far for when you do want to hit the city. So what's the deal with this low octane fuel in the US? Does that result in less performance vs a European car with 98-100 octane fuel?
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dmath Private First Class 3 Rep 133 Posts Drives: A supercharged box of giggles Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	It's a different octane calculation. If memory serves, 89 in the US is about the same as 95 in Europe. Or maybe it's 91 in the US. When you get a chance, visit the Deer Park in Newark. Interesting old bar - Poe is supposed to have spent time there. Probably best to go early before it gets too crowded with students. __________________ Holy #&%@, it's flat.
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Mpowah Enlisted Member 8 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 M5 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Middletown, Delaware iTrader: (0)	Welcome to DE Welcome to Delaware lol.. I work 1 minute away from the Hilton you referenced. I'd concur that for dinner you should go across the street to Firebirds, if you're looking for night life you can go to the riverfront in Wilmington or main street newark as someone else has referenced. PM me if you need more info, good to see a fellow British person here
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Mpowah Enlisted Member 8 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 M5 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Middletown, Delaware iTrader: (0)	We just had a nice car meet in Middletown with about 100 +\~ cars show up. One lady brought her M6 Gran Coupe in Alpine Whitewith the Sakhir interior was there it was funny having the same color combo and the only M's there!
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Mpowah Enlisted Member 8 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 M5 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Middletown, Delaware iTrader: (0)	I'm not sure it was organized by this Delmarva group..but there is a cars n coffee in west Chester pa in the spring with a mix of lambos/ferraris/Porsche/Bmw and a few other rides. I'll also be organizing a Bimmer M meet in the spring for all the locals I see on here. Stay tuned!
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F16RCE First Lieutenant 82 Rep 307 Posts Drives: Soon to be M4 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Delaware, USA iTrader: (0)	So luckily a friend of mine has agreed to take over the M5 I had ordered upon arrival. So no real money lost. But gutted as was looking forward to the new ride but just have to wait until I move to Delware before getting one ordered Who is the local dealer?
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