If you could order your M3 again would you do anything different?

LarThaL · 03-03-2012, 07:05 AM

I am really quite happy with everything about my M3 but if I could do it again, I would do an individual interior with contrast stitching. I think it adds such a nice touch to the interior look. I honestly don't know why BMW couldn't just do this from the start. It's not like using a different color thread from the beginning would cost any more. My wife's Audi A4 S-line comes with contrast stitching and Alcantara/Leather seats and it looks so nice.

FVM3 · 03-03-2012, 07:15 AM

the msrp

sameh · 03-03-2012, 07:23 AM

I'm not sure if M3 can come with a Saddle color leather (some call it cinnamon). I see it in Audis and Ferraris. Love it and willing to pay extra $1000 for it.

SchnellM3 · 03-03-2012, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by VVG

I am really quite happy with everything about my M3 but if I could do it again, I would do an individual interior with contrast stitching. I think it adds such a nice touch to the interior look. I honestly don't know why BMW couldn't just do this from the start. It's not like using a different color thread from the beginning would cost any more. My wife's Audi A4 S-line comes with contrast stitching and Alcantara/Leather seats and it looks so nice.

I agree with you, the interiors that you can get in Audis and hell even in the VW line are really sharp.

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Originally Posted by sameh

I'm not sure if M3 can come with a Saddle color leather (some call it cinnamon). I see it in Audis and Ferraris. Love it and willing to pay extra $1000 for it.

I believe that Rust Brown is the closest color now?

HK8888 · 03-03-2012, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by christopherchenm

the msrp

Hurricane · 03-03-2012, 08:42 AM

I wish I went Individual with the exterior paint. I am also disappointed that I decided to pass on the extended interior leather.

CBS · 03-03-2012, 08:45 AM

OP: Agreed, contrast stitching is really sharp looking.

Zach: Fully agreed! An Audi interior is very nice.

As funds permit, I'm changing my suspension for more track duty so I probably shouldn't have ordered the ZCP.

OP: Interesting question

SchnellM3 · 03-03-2012, 08:55 AM

I guess one other thing I wish they would have offered is a Melbourne interior over the fox red like they did with Imola on the E46. Not that I don't love my fox red interior, which I do

Its just that in the first pictures that I saw of it, it looked more red than it is.

48Laws · 03-03-2012, 08:56 AM

Perhaps the stainless trim. Comp package? Hmmm. I love the "18s.

Brainofjjj · 03-03-2012, 09:05 AM

I definitely wouldn't changing my MCB color choice. However, the interior is ALL black. I have speed cloth, which i love, but that paired with the carbon leather is pretty damn dark.
I should have paid some more coin for an Individual interior as well. I'll get something from IND to spice it up.

Oh, and ZCP wasn't the best choice either since i've already replaced the springs and don't really care for the silver ZCP wheels.

CptSlow · 03-03-2012, 09:18 AM

WARNING!! I'm in no way attempting to start a DCT/6MT argument. This is merely my personal thought.

If I were ordering again, I would order with DCT, not 6MT. I've owned MT cars my entire (driving) life. I love the interaction, and the control I have with a MT. Having driven both versions of this car though, I think the DCT is a better match to the engine, generally speaking.

I also would probably have gone individual on my interior had I known more about it when I ordered.

llis · 03-03-2012, 09:36 AM

I would skip the nav, get the carbon fiber roof, and go 6MT. Color would change too, because it would be a different car. Maybe AW, LMB or an individual color.

klammer · 03-03-2012, 09:41 AM

Nothing. Mines perfect

ksflatlander · 03-03-2012, 10:19 AM

I wanted extended bamboo but the ordering option was not workable so had to find something already built. Got the bamboo but no amount of searching found it in extended. Oh well... Got pretty close to what I wanted. Not bad finding a new one with e90 not being built anymore.

armyav8tor · 03-03-2012, 10:30 AM

I would have gone with the upgraded stereo system. Coming from a 335i, I thought the base M3 would at least have the Logic 7 system. But the advantage of the base system is the weight saving.

ottoblotto · 03-03-2012, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by armyav8tor

I would have gone with the upgraded stereo system. Coming from a 335i, I thought the base M3 would at least have the Logic 7 system. But the advantage of the base system is the weight saving.

This.
My dealer actually convinced me to skip the upgrade because the stereo sounded so great with the Logic 7 and eq. When I get the car, Im like, wheres the EQ and logic 7 stuff? Reply: Oh, I guess it doesnt come with that.(They genuinely didnt know) Damnit! SO ya, I didnt know the differences and wish it had the premium now because I really dont want to spend the coin on an aftermarket upgrade for the few times I actually turn the music up.

Foodle · 03-03-2012, 11:00 AM

Would have liked to have done an individual exterior color. Maybe MCB, maybe something else. Sadly, I ordered too late in the e90 production cycle and probably couldn't have done an individual color even if I'd tried.

Moxie · 03-03-2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by klammer

Nothing. Mines perfect

Here too

schnell325 · 03-03-2012, 11:05 AM

Perhaps a DTC....

PhillyNate · 03-03-2012, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ottoblotto

This.
My dealer actually convinced me to skip the upgrade because the stereo sounded so great with the Logic 7 and eq. When I get the car, Im like, wheres the EQ and logic 7 stuff? Reply: Oh, I guess it doesnt come with that.(They genuinely didnt know) Damnit! SO ya, I didnt know the differences and wish it had the premium now because I really dont want to spend the coin on an aftermarket upgrade for the few times I actually turn the music up.

...and there's this. If you bought an M3 with HiFi post 2009 you lost 2 speakers also. My 2008 328i had 10 speakers with HiFi and my 2011 M3 has 8 speakers. I swear I cannot hear the difference. Thank god.

quiksi · 03-03-2012, 11:27 AM

I probably would've added the factory alarm

aajami · 03-03-2012, 11:36 AM

I would get an Individual color like Fire Orange or Atacama Yellow (neither of which were available when I purchased my car), get the non-electric seats (also unavailable at the time), and put some serious consideration into an E90, though the IND CF roof would be a must.

I'm happy with everything else.

03-03-2012, 07:05 AM	#1
LarThaL Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: West Springfield, MA Posts: 1,782 iTrader: (0)	If you could order your M3 again would you do anything different? I am really quite happy with everything about my M3 but if I could do it again, I would do an individual interior with contrast stitching. I think it adds such a nice touch to the interior look. I honestly don't know why BMW couldn't just do this from the start. It's not like using a different color thread from the beginning would cost any more. My wife's Audi A4 S-line comes with contrast stitching and Alcantara/Leather seats and it looks so nice. __________________ Daily: Porsche Cayenne GTS Toy: BMW ///M3
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03-03-2012, 07:15 AM	#2
FVM3 Brigadier General Drives: 2011 E93 M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4,850 iTrader: (2)	the msrp __________________ 2011 E93 DCT

03-03-2012, 07:23 AM	#3
sameh Major Drives: 2011 E92 M3 DCT JetBlk Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NC Posts: 1,423 iTrader: (0)	I'm not sure if M3 can come with a Saddle color leather (some call it cinnamon). I see it in Audis and Ferraris. Love it and willing to pay extra $1000 for it. __________________ 2011 E92 BatMobile JtBlk/Blk/Blk CF

03-03-2012, 08:45 AM	#7
CBS Captain Drives: E90 M3 - E60 528xi Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA Posts: 882 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW X3 [0.00] 2011 BMW M3 E90 [4.85] 2009 BMW 528xi [0.00] 2008 BMW 328xi [0.00]	OP: Agreed, contrast stitching is really sharp looking. Zach: Fully agreed! An Audi interior is very nice. As funds permit, I'm changing my suspension for more track duty so I probably shouldn't have ordered the ZCP. OP: Interesting question __________________ ESS VT-1 550 \| M24 Oil Cooler \| Fall Line Half Cage \| RaceTech 4009W \| 6 pt Harness \| Rear Seat Delete \| Motion Control DA Dampers w/remote reservoirs \| 900/650 Hyperco Springs \| RD Sport Sway Bars \| Brembo 380 BBK \| GC Camber Plates \| Michelin Cups \| GTS Black Wheels \| Eisenmann Sport \| Stack Gauges \| Painted Challenge Front Lip \| Painted ZCP Rear Spoiler \| Xpel Ultimate Film \| LuxAngelEyes

03-03-2012, 08:55 AM	#8
SchnellM3 Digger Drives: 03 E46 M3, 09 E92 M3, 09 X6 50 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pa Posts: 2,607 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2003 BMW E46 M3 Tra ... [4.00] 2009 BMW E92 M3 [4.17] 2009 Yamaha R1 (FOR ... [4.75]	I guess one other thing I wish they would have offered is a Melbourne interior over the fox red like they did with Imola on the E46. Not that I don't love my fox red interior, which I do Its just that in the first pictures that I saw of it, it looked more red than it is. __________________ 2009 E92 M3 /// Melbourne Red /// Fox Red /// M DKG Full Innotech Exhaust - DINAN Intake - IND Engine Bay Appearance - IND Hand Stitched Boot Covers - and much more....

03-03-2012, 08:42 AM	#6
Hurricane First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New England Posts: 327 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 E92 M3 [5.00]	I wish I went Individual with the exterior paint. I am also disappointed that I decided to pass on the extended interior leather.

03-03-2012, 08:56 AM	#9
48Laws Lieutenant Drives: '11 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: East Coast Posts: 522 iTrader: (0)	Perhaps the stainless trim. Comp package? Hmmm. I love the "18s.

03-03-2012, 09:05 AM	#10
Brainofjjj Astronaut Drives: 2011 MCB E90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas - //M Streets Posts: 583 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2005 BMW M5 [0.00] 2003 BMW M3 [0.00] 1970 240Z [0.00]	I definitely wouldn't changing my MCB color choice. However, the interior is ALL black. I have speed cloth, which i love, but that paired with the carbon leather is pretty damn dark. I should have paid some more coin for an Individual interior as well. I'll get something from IND to spice it up. Oh, and ZCP wasn't the best choice either since i've already replaced the springs and don't really care for the silver ZCP wheels. __________________ '11 MCB E90 M3 & a 64 Chevy PU

03-03-2012, 09:18 AM	#11
CptSlow Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 E82 135is DCT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Atlanta Posts: 244 iTrader: (1)	WARNING!! I'm in no way attempting to start a DCT/6MT argument. This is merely my personal thought. If I were ordering again, I would order with DCT, not 6MT. I've owned MT cars my entire (driving) life. I love the interaction, and the control I have with a MT. Having driven both versions of this car though, I think the DCT is a better match to the engine, generally speaking. I also would probably have gone individual on my interior had I known more about it when I ordered. __________________ 2013 E82 135is DCT 2011 E92 M3 (SOLD) 6MT 2011 E82 128i STEP (wife's car) 2007 E92 335i (SOLD) 6MT Last edited by CptSlow; 03-03-2012 at 09:18 AM. Reason: Spelling

03-03-2012, 09:36 AM	#12
llis snarkarina Drives: M3s Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,000 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [5.00] 1998 BMW M3 (GTS-2) [0.00] 2002 530i [0.00]	I would skip the nav, get the carbon fiber roof, and go 6MT. Color would change too, because it would be a different car. Maybe AW, LMB or an individual color. __________________ 2013 E92 ///M3 ZCP 6MT » 1998 E36 ///M3 [GTS-2] Toot Sweet Racing

03-03-2012, 09:41 AM	#13
klammer Colonel Drives: 11 spc gry m3 e90, 07 X5 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: chicago Posts: 2,732 iTrader: (0)	Nothing. Mines perfect __________________ mods: akra evo, dinan 3.45 diff, ess akra tune, dinan stg.3, Alcon bbk, HRE P40

03-03-2012, 10:19 AM	#14
ksflatlander Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 256 iTrader: (0)	I wanted extended bamboo but the ordering option was not workable so had to find something already built. Got the bamboo but no amount of searching found it in extended. Oh well... Got pretty close to what I wanted. Not bad finding a new one with e90 not being built anymore. __________________ . 2011 E90, Melbourne Red, Bamboo, DCT, Premium, Comfort, Cold, Enhanced Stereo, Apps "I don't drive fast, I just fly low."

03-03-2012, 10:30 AM	#15
armyav8tor n1smo Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,397 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [5.00] 2012 Volkswagen Tou ... [0.00] 2011 Mazda Speed3 [2.50]	I would have gone with the upgraded stereo system. Coming from a 335i, I thought the base M3 would at least have the Logic 7 system. But the advantage of the base system is the weight saving. __________________ M3 Coupé \| M-DCT \| Alpine White \| Fox Red \| Carbon Leather Trim Videos Pics

03-03-2012, 11:00 AM	#17
Foodle Captain Drives: 2011.75 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: PA Posts: 769 iTrader: (0)	Would have liked to have done an individual exterior color. Maybe MCB, maybe something else. Sadly, I ordered too late in the e90 production cycle and probably couldn't have done an individual color even if I'd tried.

03-03-2012, 11:05 AM	#19
schnell325 Bored at work.... Drives: '08 M3,'11 335xi Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: BC Posts: 3,404 iTrader: (5)	Perhaps a DTC.... __________________ 2008 SG E92 M3 6MT AA Stage 2 w/ Meth 2011 SG E90 335xi 6MT 2007 SG E70 X5 4.8is

03-03-2012, 11:27 AM	#21
quiksi Lieutenant Drives: E90 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 481 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011.5 E90 M3 [0.00] 2008 Toyota Tundra 5.7 [0.00]	I probably would've added the factory alarm __________________ 2008 Toyota Tundra SR5 TRD Off-Road 5.7 - Super White/Black 2011 E90 M3 6mt AW/Speed Cloth - Comp Pkg, Moonroof, non-iDrive - PCD 12/9/10 Painted reflectors, matte black kidneys/side vents, RemoteKey+, Homelink retrofit, V1 Hardwire, GP Thunder 8500K, modmy3 LED interior kit, VRS Replica CF Front Lip, Dinan Mufflers

03-03-2012, 11:36 AM	#22
aajami Brigadier General Drives: Space Gray '09 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 3,332 iTrader: (4)	I would get an Individual color like Fire Orange or Atacama Yellow (neither of which were available when I purchased my car), get the non-electric seats (also unavailable at the time), and put some serious consideration into an E90, though the IND CF roof would be a must. I'm happy with everything else. __________________ Current: '09 E92 M3 \| Space Gray, Black Novillo, Carbon Leather \| ZTP 2MK ZPP 2MT 6FL \| link 1 / link 2 Mods: M Performance exhaust \| ZCP suspension retrofit \| Euro airbox \| LCI Euro taillights \| Style 359M wheels \| CRT lip \| BMW Performance CF Mk. II spoiler \| BMW Performance CF mirror caps \| BMW Performance front grilles / side gills / intake louvers / emblem \| Factory alarm retrofit \| Space Gray bumper plugs Gone: '01 "AP2" Honda S2000, '97 Ford Probe GT

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