I received a complimentary visit to attend a class when I purchased my new bmw. The complimentary visit was for me and one guest. The class I attended was the Performance Center Drive and David and Reid were the instructors for the class. The class consisted of a lecture style intro by the instructors, then we got to drive. There was an off road type of course where we drove x5 m60i's. It was fun to drive the x5 and the off road portion of the class was adrenaline inducing for me. I was lowkey afraid, but Reid was a great guide. After the off road course, we drove on the track with David where we got to drive the following vehicles around: z4, i4, m4, m2, and the x4m. My favorite vehicle to drive around the track was hands down the m4, it was a beast to drive. My second favorite was the z4. I would say the x4m was my least favorite surprisingly. My class was split in half, so half of us did the off road portion, half did the track, then we switched off and all met up for the last portion of the class, which was the hot lap. The instructors drove us around in a M4 for the hot lap. I will summarize my experience as pure adrenaline! My boyfriend had the time of his life, me, well I needed more prep for that lol, and the class was early in the morning. All in all, it was a phenomenal experience. I would love to return to try the other classes they offer. You can even take delivery of your new BMW at the performance center, how cool is that?! read more

PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING -- VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH BMW PERFORMANCE CENTER My husband and I ordered a 2025 M2 and added the Performance M School experience to the vehicle purchase. Since he wanted me to join him, I called and added myself to attend the same class. Shortly before our scheduled date, we learned that a hurricane was expected to hit the area. We understood the policy stating that classes run "rain or shine." My husband, who is an experienced driver, still chose to attend despite the weather. However, as someone less experienced, I decided to cancel my participation for safety reasons. When we arrived that day, I spoke directly with the Operations Manager, Front Desk Attendant, and several instructors (names available if needed). Every person I spoke with assured me that I would receive a refund without issue, especially since I was present and prepared to drive if needed. Based on their word, I left my cancellation in place. Days later, after repeated follow-ups with the Coordinator, Front Desk, and Operations Manager, I was informed that I would not receive a refund due to their "14-day cancellation policy." This was shocking and extremely disappointing given that I was personally reassured by multiple staff members that I would be refunded. For a program that costs $2,000 for a single day, this experience has been unacceptable. I feel completely misled by the staff and the lack of accountability from the BMW Performance Center. BE WARNED: If you need to cancel for any reason, even with advance notice and direct assurances from staff, do not expect a refund. What should have been an exciting and premium experience turned into a frustrating and disappointing ordeal. read more

A big shout out to Seth Haynes, and the entire crew of the Bmw performance center. My wife and I had the time of our lives yesterday picking up our Z4 Handschalter. Seth was courteous and very diligent and making sure that we had the best presentation we've ever had of a brand new car. Thanks again looking forward to the future. read more

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We took delivery of our new X5 at the Performance Center, and it was a great experience. We toured the factory, and drove on both Performance Center tracks. Highly recommended. read more

What an experience omg! We have two M3s and this was a surprise I set up for my husband prior to COVID, we rescheduled so many times due to COVID and other circumstances but we finally made it!!! My husband was so happy and had a blast doing the one day M course! Everyone was super friendly and explained what the schedule for the day would like to perfectly! The instructors were very professional, helpful and knowledgeable at their craft! We will definitely come back for me to do the same course my husband did! read more

BMW Performance Center - Driving Schools Near Me - Greer, South Carolina

My father took the M series training class which was for one day only. It was apart of the dealership packaged when he purchased his M2. He had a awesome time. He was smiling from ear to ear all day. And was like a kid in a candy store before and after the class And said he learned a lot of things he never knew his car could do. His words were "Ive been driving like a old lady and never even knew it" lol. They taught them how to J-turn, drift, & take corners like a pro. Tip: If you have a sensitive stomach when it comes to racing cars at top speed or get car sick. I would strongly suggest getting something to take the night before and day of. If not you will spend most of the day with a very upset stomach and not much time playing. Even if you don't have a BMW but would like to learn more about racing and driving I would highly suggest it. They offer two day classes and single days. You learn to drive the three different courses in each of the new M series models. 2020 M8, M4 & M2 every car lovers dream! read more

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While traveling down from Virginia to Georgia with a group of friends, we saw the Performance Center on the way down. We decided to take a little pit stop and check it out. The driving is by reservation only, but the lady at the front said we were free to walk around. We were able to walk out to where the cars were driving. We met a friendly employee named Paul. He was amazing! He was very knowledgeable and informed us about the cars and even gave us a little "tour". He allowed us to take a look at the cars and see the interior. What a great experience, we will be returning as a group next summer! Paul, I can't thank you enough for the experience you provided our group. Thank you, staff at BMW Performance Center!! read more

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I was invited to participate in the BMW Driving Experience by a friend on a Friday in June. The start time was intended to be 9:30AM but a few folks were late and the start time was closer to 10AM. We began with a track review and tips by the head BMW Performance driver Mike Renner. In hindsight, I should have listened more attentively for the tips he provided, but one tip I did hear is to "let the tires do their job" and that you have maximum control if all the tires are in alignment instead of skidding through a turn. That was a handy piece of information. It was a warm day, not overly hot, but water coolers were available for free cold bottled water - or I should say, included in the price of admission. There is a choice of wet skid head to head competition between two drivers, a timed track event with curves and slalom sections - stop in the box! - and an exercise in following the lead driver in a higher speed "follow the line" training. Lastly, you can take a hot lap in a factory, stock M3 with Mike Renner driving like a maniac, or so it seems, but he is in control. Buffet lunch is served along with awards for top times in certain events. Be aware, there are some ringers and there is a serious following for this type of event from corporate team building to folks traveling from far away places to participate in this event, even internationally. Be careful on the drive home though, you are no longer on the track! read more

OMG! What a fantastic experience... I'm in my mid 50's as was 75% of my group of 14 riders. We had 3 wonderful instructors all with colorful track and driving history and knowledge. Our one day performance "training" included a classroom setting to pair the drivers, go over safety, and question and answer session. Followed by A TON of driving. We were split in two groups with 3-4 cars each and set out to the multiple tracks. We all learned to weave cones with increasing speed and precision. We took this practiced skill to a track were we learned banking at high speeds while weaving and avoiding any cones. From there we practiced ABS breaking while turning at increased speeds up to 60MPH.. A break for a fantastic healthy lunch and plenty of water breaks. Back to the track for intense hyper planing and recovery.... So exhilarating.. We then practiced quick lane change for safety. Amazing experience for real world driving. We ended the day with a friendly competition between drivers for high value prizes. It's a must do for any car enthusiast!!! read more

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Excellent experience, highly recommended. The instructors were awesome and very knowledgeable. read more

If you are reading this you are considering a class, motorcycle or car. Rest assured that you will enjoy it and you can get a lot from the class if you are attentive and engaged. read more

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I think this was a fantastic experience. It's really neat to drive a sampling of what BMW makes and experience more of their capabilities. The experience was inspiring to me. While I don't aspire to be a race driver, I do like the idea of learning more about how to operate a vehicle in whatever situation might arise. I may look at going back and taking a longer course as a result. read more

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Test driving 5 different models plus feedback from two BMW personnel who conducted the driving experiences.

If you are: 1. Buying a new BMW 2. Willing to order and not buy one off the lot (do this anyway!) you really need to do a performance center delivery. My brother and I just did this with my new car and we had a blast. The entire experience was fantastic. They put you up in a great hotel (Greenville Marriott) for a night, feed you dinner, then the fun begins. You and your guest spend about 1/2 of a very packed day driving the model of car you bought on a track and learning what it's really capable of. You also get to do an equally fun off road course. The instructors are great and push you to "drive it like you stole it" - you will realize you have a lot to learn about high speed driving and want to take a separate course. Your guest will do as much driving as you will. You also tour the impressive factory, get fed lunch, then a BMW specialist (in our case Donnie who was also an instructor) explains your car to you in detail for about an hour. In our case, he then sent us off to Asheville with some excellent brewery recommendations. Before leaving we stopped at the Zentrum (museum/cafe/gift shop) and took some pictures. Best of all this experience is mostly included if you've bought a BMW and ordered it from the factory. You pay to fly to Greenville and everything else is paid by BMW. The only other out of pocket cost is shipping the car back to your dealership (~$600 I think) or you can just drive your sweet new car home. I can't wait to bring my wife back someday for an M performance course. Highly recommended! read more

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My wife bought me a day in the M driving school as we had picked up a new M3 this Fall. She figured I should learn how NOT to kill our family - but really she was making sure I had a fun day on the track. I've NEVER driven a car on a track before, especially anything like an M2, M3, or M4. We spent time in all 3 cars, doing hot laps for time, racing each other around a wet track, and also getting time to learn how to power slide and over-steer around an oval. I managed to not embarrass myself, but it would have been cool to have more time on this - which is apparently what everyone says. We ended the day doing laps on the 'full' track. Got up to about 103-105 before having to STAND on the breaks for a 20 mph, 2nd gear hard left turn. Best bonus part of the day - a college kid doing an internship at the manufacturing plant across the street let me use his employee discount at the retail store to buy a shirt and carbon fiber M license plate bracket. They gave us food - and it was GOOD food - but I was too carsick from all the hard turns and acceleration to keep any food down. They also had TONS of bottled water to stay cool as it was probably 105F on the track. The instructors were friggin' amazing. When they had us in the car with them driving, it was very clear we were miles away from putting these cars near their potential when we were behind the wheel. If you have one of these cars, if you don't turn off the traction control, it's almost impossible to do something stupid/crazy. Turn that off, and you're on your own...at 425HP. Have fun! They have a 2 day course, but to be honest, the 1 day at 1500 was more than enough. read more

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I will never take delivery at another BMW dealer again. I highly recommend taking delivery at the Performance Delivery Center. I took my teenage son who is a new driver as my guest and we had an amazing time. They picked us up at 7:45 AM. There was a short safety and admin brief then we hit the track. We were given comparable vehicles to those we were picking up. In our case we drove a M240i. First was a breaking exercise, 3 runs each, 40/50/60 MPH then hard brake. Then a course with twists, turns, and straight ways. Next, a traction control exercise on a wet pad. The DTC was turned off so you spin out, then turned on where you drift. Lastly, riding with a pro where he did all of the tricks on the entire track. Next we jumped in an X5 of our choice and drove to the factory for a tour. They showed us where the museum was located for a self tour after delivery of our car. After the tour we did an off road course in the X5, hills, dips, bridge, water crossing, etc. I also own a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and was surprised by the X5's off road capability. Next we had lunch which was cafeteria style, hot line, short order, and salad bar. After lunch we had 2 1/2 hours with a BMW genius for delivery with a full overview of my car and options. The whole operation is top notch and will give you a new appreciation of BMW's and the professionals that work there! read more

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HO-LY COW This place is really something, a day we will never live down! (SRY IF I TYPE YOUR EARS/EYES OFF) Hubby and I were here on 6/21/19 to pick up our gorgeous 2020 M4. The team at BMW PC was awesome, friendly, outgoing, PATIENT, & professional. (I thought Derek's dad jokes were Hilarious...*air pats him on shoulder*) We were briefly educated, told where to hold the wheel at (not w left hand at 12 like a thug *me) hopped in similar cars to what we purchased; armed w walkie talkies our instructor (Tommy) had us follow him. First we did the panic braking. Next a course with cones where we did a bunch of laps. Me & hubby's fav: wet skid pad, this was so fun, esp in the M4, I did a nice 360 the hubcap got on video. Then we regrouped and each pair was taken by diff drivers for a Hot lap in a M5. We had the pleasure to be driven by Mike Renner, he was so awesome. I can't believe Mike could just nonchalantly chit chat with us while doing this, meanwhile I'm in the front trying to record & not to raise my arms like in a roller coaster & hubs is in the back giggling like a school girl. We switched things up and go into a X5 & were amazed how took us down the steep hill (without any help)and the axel bender was the best I really got close n trip to flip it but it just wouldn't. Right before lunch we did the Factory tour, unfortunately I didn't get to take pics as we weren't allowed to bring in electronics (don't worry my photographic memory has already stolen all your secrets BMW). Then lunch... and it was not school cafeteria food. Derek sat with us and said that he was waiting on a UFC fighter to come by so he can do a hot lap with him, and I think this was the icing for me. Derek came back and got us after he took Bryan Barberena for that hot lap and we got to meet him and take a pic.(He was THE nicest guy ever and he was with his beautiful family)(I'm still geeked out about it) This is our 1st BMW but not our last. I think my husband and this place has converted me, unfortunately I just got a new SUV in April..... so see yall in ~2years when I'm ready to upgrade. Thank you 100xs to the amazing team at BMW. read more

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I was at the performance center for a half day driving experience. We started at noon with a fantastic lunch. Then to class for information on the days activities. We paired up with a partner and three groups. We rode three different tracks multiple times and even changing cars every run on the big course. After the driving was completed awards were given out the hors d'oeuvres and beer or wine. it lasted from 12 until 5:30 and we never slowed down. I loved it and i'm already wanting to go back today. perks also include a cap drinking bottle and $10 gift card to BMW shop. To end....... GO GO GO GO read more

I came here for the teen driving class and had the best time! The instructors were very informative, and I felt very safe behind the wheel as the coached me on the obstacles. For new drivers who have a license, this is defiantly something to look into, it really helped me build my confidence on the course and on the road. read more

Okay so here's the deal. This place is heaven on earth for car lovers, especially BMW lovers. For this trip, one of the three times I've come down here we were picking up a new car and got to do the half day on the track, followed by a factory tour, off road course and lunch with finally the delivery of the new car. Words in a yelp review could never describe what it's like to have this experience. It's the most fun you'll ever have in a car and it's not even your car on the track which is the best part. You get to take upwards of a $70k car and beat on it as hard as you can on the track. For the performance car pick ups you'll be taking your exact car out on the course so you absolutely know what it can do when you drive away in your actual car later. The day starts early and you hit the conference room for a few to hear some pointers and then you hit the track. You'll most likely do the ABS breaking exercise, handling course, and the skid pad to demonstrate the traction control the cars have which is incredible. All in all you could never go wrong choosing this option when you pick up a car. We've gone back multiple times for car pick ups and for the schools they offer, which are incredible, and we'll absolutely be coming back in the future. read more

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Got to do the hot lap here and had an absolute blast. They offer great driving classes. BMW also offers a vehicle delivery when you purchase a brand new BMW. So you get to learn how to drive your vehicle! read more

I have been here 4 times and every time I'm over impressed! Took my daughter this year and Derek made this day a father daughter day we will remember for the rest of our lives! We drove AMAZING CARS and competed against each other on the track coarse which was so much fun and exhilarating to say the least! Derek has the best job and is definitely the best at it! I'm so thankful for the time we spent at the Performance center in Greer! PS/ The HOT LAP with Derek driving was the icing on the cake! read more

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Now I know why they say the "BMW Experience" - it is truly an experience. PC Drive was absolutely amazing; BMW locked me in as a customer for life after a short 1.5 hours. I thought I loved BMWs before this, but now I'm totally obsessed. I can't wait to come back!!! THANK YOU!! read more

The BMW factory tour was very good. It took you through most of the assembly process. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. You will not be able to bring any cameras or camera phones in the plant. However, they will hold them for you. Highly recommended. read more

BMW Performance Center - Driving Schools Near Me - Greer, South Carolina

I just completed the 2-day car control driving class. Completely worth the cost. We were grinning ear to ear for most of the two days. Fun and informative; I learned a number of beneficial things. We sit too far from the brake, where to focus the eyes (both are huge), wheel hand position, understeer/oversteer, etc. I even tried some drifting day 2 (growing up in snowy Wisconsin with rear wheel drive cars helped me grasp this somewhat quickly). Instructors: Johan, Jim, and Paul were fantastic. Paul led our classroom sessions, which were very informative, very likable guy. He was on the abrasive side sometimes on the track, but it was necessary tough love to get each of us to sit properly and mash the brakes to engage ABS. He taught us so much and I'll never forget some of his most adamant lessons. Johan and Jim were awesome too, giving great insight. These guys know their stuff and if you're not a know-it-all, you'll learn a ton. Cars: brand new M240 and 340s; both worthy track cars. The end of day 2 also allowed us unfettered track laps with M2, M4, X6M, etc; incredible machines. Lessons: a great mix of slalom, braking, lane change, turns, wet pavement, timed laps, competition, etc. Wrapping up with the instructors taking us on a hot lap showed we weren't even close to pushing the vehicles; INCREDIBLE. If you enjoy driving, you should do this. Your kids NEED this. I'll be signing my son up for the 2-day teen school. read more

I've heard about how fun this experience was but words cant express the feeling you have when u are behind the wheel of powerful vehicles like the M series vehicles. It's like your first date but with a super model!!!! read more

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Have to stop back in one day for a real factory tour and visit to the Zentrum Museum. Just have been there for the annual Euro Auto Festival in October. Nice location, well maintained, after all it is a German Auto production plant, so what could you expect. read more

Amazing little visitors center/mini museum. It's small, but free to the public. Great history, some merchandise, little café and optional tours of the manufacturing plant. Cars lovers will be in heaven. read more

Awesome! You have to do this especially if your just a car lover trying to figure out why you should buy a BMW! Drive these cars like your tryi g to get away from someone and then let the pros show you their full potential... such a blast! read more

Wonderful driving courses, on a private track, taught by BMW professional drivers! You can't go wrong.

Incredible experience. Extremely well run driving clinics run by professional racers. Good for novice to expert.

Please don't waste your time unless its a freebee from the dealer and let the dealer pay for your air travel and hotel. I went November 3rd and 4th, 2018, Greer, SC, I paid out of pocket for this experience and it was a total waste of time. The led instructor, Don or Donny, was focusing on a couple of people only and the other instructors seemed tired or just not interested in anything. They pair you up in a vehicle and got stuck with a young girl who was spoiled. I told her nicely several times that I want to drive the car not answer her questions. She acted like I was there for her, hello woman, I paid for the class. So the first chance I got I dumped the car in the grass and then she got the point. lol. I paid for the 2 day course and left after the first day due to the frustration and lack of attention from the BMW drivers. Yes I was at the class Nov 3rd and 4th, 2018, 2 day driver school, for me, 1 day, when I told one of the instructors I wanted to leave they were like good. Thanks for the support. I don't recommend this course to anybody. read more

We took our son to the teen driving school and it was worth every penny. Our son knew the basics of how to drive but the teen driving school took him to the next level. The wet road training was very helpful as were the other evasive training tips. The staff was highly professional. It was a real confidence builder. read more