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As one of the premier BMW dealers serving the greater Long Island area for quite some times now, we here at Competition BMW of Smithtown have learned over our many years of BMW sales that luxury means different things to different people. And while premium materials, craftsmanship, and an unrivaled dedication to performance have always helped BMW cars stand out from the luxury crowd, for many drivers here in New York, luxury means enjoying total peace of mind one the road. Happily, it seems that BMW cars are well-equipped to provide that too, as the 2017 BMW 5-Series recently earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award. Stylish model athlete. The all-new #BMW #5series Touring. Now available at your local dealership. A post shared by BMW (@bmw) on Jun 11, 2017 at 1:09am PDT This is a big honor for the already well-regarded 2017 BMW 5-Series, and it speaks to the care and engineering that’s gone into designing its safety systems. In addition to having a strong underlying architecture, the 2017 BMW 5-Series boast such active safety and driver-assistive systems as… Lane Departure Warning Forward Collision Mitigation with Automatic Emergency Braking Semi-Automated Steering Blind-Spot Monitoring and more… With the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award under its proverbial belt, the 2017 BMW 5-Series is truly a luxury car that you can feel confident and comfortable driving your family around in here in Long Island. Of course, innovative and forward-thinking safety features are just some of the technologies and refinements that make the 2017 BMW 5-Series one of the best luxury cars on the road today. To find out more about the 2017 BMW 5-Series, visit us at Competition BMW of Smithtown today!

For those who value automotive luxury, BMW has always been the brand of choice for drivers of truly discerning taste here in Long Island. Indeed, the BMW demonstrates a mastery of executive luxury craftsmanship and design that is simply unparalleled, and no vehicle is better evidence of that than the new BMW 7-Series. The sky is the limit. The aesthetics of the #BMW #7series Sedan. #BMWrepost @zuerichspotter #drivingluxury A post shared by BMW (@bmw) on Mar 22, 2017 at 9:04am PDT Take one look at this executive luxury sedan, and it’s easy to see how the BMW 7-Series stands head and shoulders above its competition here in Long Island. With its sculptural exterior design featuring classic BMW styling elements and an array of tasteful colors to choose from, the BMW 7-Series exudes emotive design, leaving a distinct impression on driver and passenger alike. Further sophistication is added by the inviting and refined interior, which is replete with premium leather upholstery, high-quality materials, and technologies like the BMW iDrive 6.0 system and Touch Command tablet. What’s more, with available exclusive options like the Rear Executive Lounge Seating Package, the BMW 7-Series can be both an outstanding executive luxury sedan to drive and be driven in. If comfort, design, and a stratospheric level of luxury are your priorities in your next car, the BMW 7-Series will certainly meet and exceed your expectations. And if you’re looking to get your hands on the BMW 7-Series sedan here in Long Island, the best place to do so is right here at Competition BMW of Smithtown. Visit us at our Saint James, NY BMW dealership to experience the premium executive luxury of the new BMW 7-Series for yourself today!

The BMW 5-Series has long been considered one of the most dominant and dynamic players in the midsize luxury sedan segment. However, in the ever-changing landscape of today’s luxury auto market, adaptation is key. Luckily, with its 2017 model year, the BMW 5-Series has been fully redesigned, making design and engineering refinements that BMW enthusiasts are sure to love, while adding a whole host of new features that make it a great model for those looking to get behind the wheel of a BMW for the first time. All you ever wanted with extra space for comfort. The all-new #BMW #5series Touring. A post shared by BMW (@bmw) on Feb 1, 2017 at 1:03pm PST For fans of the BMW 5-Series, BMW has focused its efforts on refining the features that best resonated with drivers, most notably its light yet sturdy architecture and competitive performance credentials. The 2017 BMW 5-Series is built on a new platform, which is markedly lighter than that of the outgoing model, yet still supports the models’ increased length and height, making it great for those in the Long Island area who’re looking for a roomier, more comfortable cabin in their luxury sedan. What’s more, the 2017 5-Series comes available with two new engines: a base turbocharged 248-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and an available twin-turbo 335-horsepower 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine. Both powertrains can be had in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, and output considerable power while still boasting respectable fuel economy figures that’ll delight many Long Island drivers. However, perhaps the best thing about the new 2017 BMW 5-Series is its host of new technology features, including forward collision mitigation with automatic braking, semi-automated steering, and even a remote parking functions that can be operated from outside the vehicle. The times are changing in the industry, and once again, it seems that the 2017 BMW 5-Series will set the standard to which all of the midsize luxury sedans will aspire. If you’d like to learn more about this iconic model and all the features it has to offer, feel free to visit us at Competition BMW of Smithtown to test drive the 2017 BMW 5-Series today!

With the temperature dipping with each passing week, it's clear that the moderate days of winter are fast coming to a close here in Long Island. Now, we Long Islanders are hardy folks, especially considering the tough winters months we have to go through here in Smithtown. And while you may think you're prepared for the inevitable snow storms ahead, the fact of the matter is, front-wheel drive simply isn't going to cut it when Jack Frost blows through. Luckily, with the BMW xDrive system available on many of the BMW models we have for sale here at Competition BMW of Smithtown, every commute can be a safer one, no matter the weather. Available across many of our new BMW models, as well as quite a few of our pre-owned BMW models, the BMW xDrive system allows the vehicle to distribute its power for optimal effectiveness in low traction situations. By detecting wheel speed and potential for slippage, the BMW xDrive system effectively adjusts its power distribution for each wheel, helping you to make confident progress in road situations that would leave other vehicles simply spinning their wheels. Best of all, even in good road conditions, the BMW xDrive system can be an asset, is it also vectors power while cornering, providing a dynamic, yet responsive on-road manner. So, if you'd like to see how a BMW xDrive-equipped vehicle can enhance your driving experiences, feel free to visit us a Competition BMW of Smithtown for a test drive today!

At Competition BMW of Smithtown, we don’t like to toot our own horn…well, actually yes we do. As one of the Long Island area’s premier BMW dealers, we’re proud of our BMW cars, crossovers, and SUVs, and their pedigree as some of the most meticulously crafted, exhilarating vehicles on the road. And while our some may see our confidence in the BMW brand as boastful, it’s hard to argue that our pride is unfounded when one of our most popular new BMW models has just picked up a prestigious award. Yes, that’s right folks, this week we’re happy to say that the BMW M2 / M240i has been ranked among the 10 Best Cars of 2017 by Car and Driver magazine! The BMW M2 and the BMW M240i win Car and Driver’s 2017 10Best in the compact-sport sedan genre. https://t.co/4SMn3yzqqZ pic.twitter.com/f5AE4EKs3O — BMWUSA News (@BMWUSAnews) December 6, 2016 It should go without saying that receiving this award from such venerated source of automotive journalism as Car and Driver magazine is a great honor for the BMW M2 / M240i, but not an entirely surprising one. The BMW M-Series was designed to blend the performance and exhilaration of motorsport with the practicality and everyday drivability of a luxury sedan, and no vehicle is more emblematic of that than the BMW M2 / M240i. With a responsively powerful engine and supremely refined cabin accented by some of BMW’s latest driver-assistive and convenience technologies, the BMW M2 / M240i is plenty capable for cruising around the roads of the Long Island area, yet in a pinch, it’s more than capable of opening up with surprising agility for passing maneuvers on the freeway. Of course, as we mentioned before, the enticing blend of power and luxury that’s evident in the award winning BMW M2 / M240i is endemic to BMW’s M-Series lineup. And with so many BMW M-Series cars for sale here at Competition BMW of Smithtown, we’re confident that we have the perfect one for you just waiting at our Long Island BMW dealership, so don’t hesitate to stop in to test drive one for yourself today!

Here at Competition BMW of Smithtown, we strive to craft a unique and tailored experience for each and every one of our customers. And with our vast and varied inventory of new BMW models in all their trims, that’s only too easy to do. BMW has always engineered its vehicles in such a way that each trim is unique and distinct, and it is for this reason that so many of its vehicles are classified under a “Series”, rather than a more conventional model name. Now, while this may seem a foreign idea to some, it’s one of the major reasons BMW has such a loyal following, which is why we’ve gone ahead and taken the liberty of breaking down the some of BMW’s model series into their various trims and highlighting them right here on our website. It's that time of the year when the leaves make a crackling sound on the road. ? #BMWrepost @rickyh147 A post shared by BMW (@bmw) on Oct 25, 2016 at 12:52am PDT One of the main tenets of our business here at Competition BMW of Smithtown is trying to constantly be a better resource for our customers. Now, we noticed that despite the fact there we have a vast variety or distinct models and trims here at our Smithtown, NY BMW dealership, there weren’t too many resources out there to explore those trims and their features. However, we’re happy to say that our sales staff here at Competition BMW of Smithtown are practically BMW product experts in their own right, and they put their heads together to help us make these easy-to-read trim breakdowns for your browsing pleasure. BMW 3-Series Trims BMW 4-Series Trims BMW 5-Series Trims BMW X1 Trims BMW X3 Trims BMW X5 Trims It is our sincere hope that these reference pieces will help you to hone in on the perfect BMW model and trim to suit your needs and tastes. And with so many new BMW models and trims on offer at our dealership near the Huntington, Commack, Dix Hills, and Melville, NY areas, we’re confident that your ideal vehicle is waiting for you just around the corner at Competition BMW of Smithtown. Best of all, with our talented professionals in the finance center, we’re well-equipped to help you get behind the wheel of that BMW model of your dreams at the right price. So, feel free to browse the pages linked above, and when you’ve found one you’re interested in, don’t hesitate to stop in to Competition BMW of Smithtown for a test drive at your earliest convenience.

Folks, let’s take a moment to be honest here. As drivers in the Long Island area, you have to be comfortable with tight parking spaces from time to time. Especially in the metropolitan area, you’ll often have to contend with squeezing your vehicle into some unreasonably small spaces. And when it comes to getting in and out of your vehicle after finally finding that last tight space in the parking garage? Well, you’d better hold your breath and open your car door as little as possible to slip out without denting your door or the adjacent car. But what if we told you it doesn’t always have to be this way? What if we told you that your car could park itself? If you think it sounds like science fiction, think again! BMW is making remote control parking a reality with its new BMW 7-Series and its innovative Display Key. The #BMW Display Key features an LCD touch screen that provides fuel status, estimated range, and much more! pic.twitter.com/oMfY1ZGVWL — BMW of Brooklyn (@BMWofBrooklyn) July 20, 2016 The BMW 7-Series ‘ Display Key is a revolution in automotive convenience design. Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, this key fob is jam packed with utility. With its 2.2-inch touchscreen display, drivers have access to information about their vehicle’s fuel levels, estimated range, door locks and windows, and of course, useful features like the auxiliary heating system and remote parking. This last feature is particularly useful in helping to avoid drivers navigating those tight spaces between vehicles that many drivers encounter in the Long Island area. By standing near the parked vehicle, drivers have their vehicles back directly out of the space, ensuring that they can open the door wide and slip behind the steering wheel with ease, rather than precariously side-stepping along the narrow corridor between vehicles. Of course, once you’re inside the dynamic BMW 7-Series sedan, the level of technological sophistication you’ll enjoy is only enhanced, and while we’d like to go on and on about the premium technology features available with this new breed of luxury sedan, we’re pretty sure we’d run out of blog space if we tried to list them all. So, give us a chance to show you what this high-tech sedan can really do. Stop by Competition BMW of Smithtown, conveniently located to the communities of Saint James, Dix Hills, Melville, Commack, and Huntington, NY, to test drive the incomparable BMW 7-Series sedan today!

It isn't enough that BMW has taken over the world of high-performing stylish cars, but now they've set their sights on Hollywood as stars of the new Mission: Impossible film, Mission: Impossible 5 - Rogue Nation. In our last blog post we talked about a blast from the past with the BMW M5, and now that we're seeing the future of BMW represented in these new films in the form of the 2016 BMW 7 Series, we're reminded of the ways the brand has changed over the years. For those of us who are not Tom Cruise or Simon Pegg, there is still hope of getting behind the wheel of a most impressive new BMW model and it begins by visiting our dealership here at Competition BMW of Smithtown to get a closer look. Shouldn't your everyday missions become possible with the help of a stylish and powerful vehicle?