Now if you are a regular reader of Chasing Cait (which undoubtedly you are – and if you aren’t you can make it happen by just popping your email address in the wee box just to the right there → and whamo, you will be!) now where was I? Oh yeah! If you read Chasing Cait, you’ll know that I LOVE clothing that are not only stylish, but versatile and practical (well most of the time) too.
So when the lovely people at BMW asked if I wanted to test-drive their new 2 Series Active Tourer, a stylish, yet practical addition to the BMW family, I had to say yes!
Me and my wheels for the weekend!
In my (totally fashion-skewed) mind, this great little car is like this dress…….
Now stick with me on this one…….
This dress is stylish – the colours are on trend and it will work on most body shapes.
This dress is practical – it’s a machine-washable, no ironing required dress. Easy for everyday wear.
This dress is versatile – it can be dressed up for a party (like on the left) with some heels and bling-y jewellery, or it can be worn casually on the weekend with some sandals, or even your jandals (thongs for you Aussies). There is nothing that makes it “only” a day-time dress or “only” a night time dress.
Now, the BMW 2 series Active Tourer……..
This car is stylish – well it’s a Beamer after all – there’s something about driving a luxury car that makes you feel that little more stylish.
This car is practical – the FIRST thing I asked about was the boot size (you know, for all that shopping……). It’s impressive. But also things like the fact that all the seats go down, all the way. The also come up to 90° so you can pack things like boxes ALL THE WAY to the back in the boot.
Shopping bags / pram – what ever your life dictates 😉
There is a secret compartment under the main boot to store handbags, laptops etc if you must leave them in the car, and then there is the whole “Connected Drive” element to this car – it’s like your own PA in the car – read more about it here.
This car is versatile – Whether it’s just you and your man zipping around town, or there are two kids and a dog to fit in for a drive to the country, this car is both big enough, and small enough for all the adventures life throws at you.
The Boy and I took it for a cruise down to Maretai over the weekend and we could have packed a tent and the kitchen sink!
Like the sound of it? Me too! And it starts at $51,990. Want it? (yes, me too!) Ok, so here’s the list of stuff you need to rattle off to convince hubby that it’s a good idea (yes I’m continuing the stereotype that boys know more about cars than girls…. because in my house, they do!)
- 3 cylinder engine – it’s the first BMW that front wheeled drive (not that I ever knew) which means its a very fuel efficient car
- Connected Drive as standard – In-built navigation, phone and iPod connectivity
- Adjustable drive settings (eco, comfort and sports mode…. eco helps save petrol, while sports mode is FUN!)
- LED headlights
- Keyless entry and drive
- Rear-view reversing camera (maybe that is more for us girls and parking…..)
- Panoramic sunroof
- BMW alloy wheels
So whether it’s shopping, groceries, or children, you get comfort, space and style all for a price that ordinarily wouldn’t get your a brand new BMW! Value for money is definitely a big theme when it comes to clothes and style, so why shouldn’t the same carry over to cars!
What do you think? Do you love versatility in your life? Tell me about your most versatile thing, garment, cooking implement, anything! I’d love to know! Tell me in the comments below!
Until Next Time,
In Style & Love Always
Hello Cait, I hope I’m not trolling, but lately there seems to be a few things you’re pushing that don’t seem to have much to do with fashion – cars, champagne. I understand that you need to make money from your blog, but I’m not really interested in cars – and certainly are not looking at purchasing one in the near future. It would be great if your promotions could be kept to fashion-related items! Love your blog anyway (the clothes bits!)
Hi Trudy, thanks for your comment and please don’t feel like giving honest feedback is trolling, it’s not.
To answer your question though, I didn’t get paid by BMW to write that post, I was just lucky enough to be given a car to drive for the weekend. You might not be interested in buying a car, but other readers of my blog out there might be, and I like to show people fun stylish things that I’ve found (whether it’s a car, or a brand of skincare or clothes).
As for the alcohol, again, if you actually read the posts, you will find they are all fashion related – yes I have a financial agreement with them, but it’s actually to provide fashion-related content that I would otherwise already write, but being associated with their brand, it allows them to use that content and engage their readers too in a fashion-related way.
I completely understand your feedback, after all, you are a great reader, and I feel that I’m completely honest about when I’m financially supplemented for writing about brands – but please be aware than ALL opinions are my own, and I would never write about a brand, paid or unpaid that I didn’t believe fit in with my brand and that I genuinely love!
I do love writing about clothes and fashion, but sometime there are other things out there that I’ll write about too – I hope that won’t stop you reading it! There’s enough fashion-related content to go around and I won’t take offence if you don’t read a post every now and then 😉 after all, you might not like animal print either, so a post on that might not be something you want to see either 😉
thanks
Cait x
Hi Cait,
Great car!
I love your dress ….. where is it from?
Thanks 🙂
Thanks!! It’s current season EziBuy Teresa: http://www.ezibuy.co.nz/womens-clothing/dresses/emerge-layered-dress-121035.htm?clID=4645
xx