The European muscle car made in Bavaria could be yours for a fraction of its real price. But wait, it gets better – the organizers added a BMW M 1000 RR in the mix. Of course, they will also take care of the taxes. Here's what you need to know.
The limited-edition BMW M4 CSL had a starting MSRP of nearly $140,000 and, to this day, remains the lightest M4 ever produced. Only 1,000 units were made for the entire world. Ten percent ended up in the UK, fifteen percent remained in Germany, and the US got 250 units. Yes, most of these very special coupes arrived stateside. The northern neighbors received only 41.
The BMW M 1000 RR is a very special bike. The German automaker takes great pride in providing enthusiasts with everything they need to have fun and feel safe on two wheels. Based on the S 1000 RR, the M 1000 RR takes everything up a notch and blends raw power with better materials and a much-improved suspension system. The kicker? Only 500 were made, and each had an MSRP of $32,495.
Given today's macroeconomic conditions, few Americans can afford to spend well over $172,000 on a car and a bike before taxes. By any means, that's a stretch even for the wealthy. But what if you're lucky?
We stumbled upon a sweepstake that plans to put one lucky person in possession of these two majestic BMWs. One ticket costs $3, but, as you may know already, paying to be a part of the draw isn't necessary. It is illegal for companies to ask anyone to pay or buy something to enter this type of contest.
So, they partnered with a charity and transformed tickets into donations. That's how they can legally allow almost anyone in the US to contribute up to $5,000 for 7,200 tickets, even though the rules state that every participant has one chance of winning.
Photo: BMW Motorrad
The giveaway is open to all US and Canadian residents 18 or older, except those living in Oregon and Quebec. The sweepstakes will stop accepting new entries on June 25, 2024.
If you don't want to spend any money on this event, the organizer will send an entry code for free if you mail a "self-addressed postage paid envelope to NBCH P.O. Box 1388 Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-1388." There's a limit of one entry code per outer envelope. Each code allows 10 entries. You can send as many as you want, and the organizers will send you back the special code(s) that need(s) to be entered on the website or via a phone to customer service.
Finally, the cost of the two BMWs plus the money to cover taxes amounts to a little over $242,000. The winner will also be able to select a cash prize of $100,000 instead of taking the limited-edition bike and car. Still, they should be left with $75,000 after satisfying the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) withholding requirements.
Keep in mind that if you win, the organizers may ask you to travel to officially receive the grand prize of your choice. You'll have to go where they say. Otherwise, you'll lose the prize. Make sure you have time because they will pay you to take that trip.
The drawing result will be published on the organizer's website. Good luck!
Car shows on TV and his father's Fiat Tempra may have been Florin's early influences, but nowadays he favors different things, like the power of an F-150 Raptor. He'll never be able to ignore the shape of a Ferrari though, especially a yellow one. Full profile
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