Off to Germany for my Santorini delivery!

///Matthew · 03-13-2013, 09:48 AM

Well guys, after months of waiting I'm finally heading over to Germany to pick up my Santorini Blue E92 M3 to replace my Alpine White E92 M3 that was destroyed by hurricane Sandy in October. I'll be documenting the trip with my Canon 60D, 5D2, and Hero2 so there will be no shortage of media for my full write up when I get back. I'll try to update this thread while I'm over there as best as I can.

Having never seen a Santorini car in person I'm more than a little anxious to see it...

AshyLarryMP · 03-13-2013, 09:52 AM

I'm jealous. It's like being a kid again and having Christmas + Disneyland at the same time. I can't wait to see the pics.

Jesal@IND · 03-13-2013, 09:54 AM

So jealous! Have a fun and safe trip!

BimmerRob08 · 03-13-2013, 10:00 AM

I should get a new M3 just to go back and do the Euro deliver all over again! Enjoy!

catherinelam · 03-13-2013, 10:03 AM

congrats! beautiful color

SWOT1 · 03-13-2013, 10:12 AM

Congrats! Enjoy your trip!!

///Matthew · 03-13-2013, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by AshyLarryMP

I'm jealous. It's like being a kid again and having Christmas + Disneyland at the same time. I can't wait to see the pics.

It really is! It's like every holiday rolled into one multiplied by Disneyland.

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Originally Posted by Jesal@IND

So jealous! Have a fun and safe trip!

Thanks, I will! I'm sure I'll be talking to you guys when I get back. Gonna need a Santorini manifold on the ESS.

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Originally Posted by BimmerRob08

I should get a new M3 just to go back and do the Euro deliver all over again! Enjoy!

I wasn't even on the plane to come home last time and thought to myself "Hmm, I wonder if I could order a stripped out 128i and resell it when I get home just to experience this again ASAP."

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Originally Posted by catherinelam

congrats! beautiful color

Thanks! I have't seen one in person yet, so I'm a bit anxious. Quite a departure from AW. I love this car in AW but I didn't want to try and rebuild my old car.

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Originally Posted by SWOT1

Congrats! Enjoy your trip!!

Thank you!

kchu221 · 03-13-2013, 11:45 AM

congrats and have a safe trip! all these ED stories make me really regret not doing ED delivery... 6MT or DCT??

///Matthew · 03-13-2013, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kchu221

congrats and have a safe trip! all these ED stories make me really regret not doing ED delivery... 6MT or DCT??

Thank you very much! I really cannot recommend ED enough, it exceeded all of my expectations, and I had set them quite high...

I went with another DCT car. Being a die hard manual guy, I initially test drove a DCT so that I could make fun of the flappy paddle trans in an educated manner. That, however that backfired and I fell in love with it. Absolutely nothing like the feel of SMG II which is downright primitive in comparison and what I assumed DCT would be like.

Previous cars (not counting a ton of SUVs):

'95 318i (auto)
'95 M3 (5MT)
'91 Nissan Stanzarossa (5MT, beater)
'99 M3 (5MT)
'98 Integra GS-R (5MT, beater)
'03 S2000 (6MT, best trans ever)
'11 M3 (DCT)

kchu221 · 03-13-2013, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Matthew

Thank you very much! I really cannot recommend ED enough, it exceeded all of my expectations, and I had set them quite high...

I went with another DCT car. Being a die hard manual guy, I initially test drove a DCT so that I could make fun of the flappy paddle trans in an educated manner. That, however that backfired and I fell in love with it. Absolutely nothing like the feel of SMG II which is downright primitive in comparison and what I assumed DCT would be like.

Previous cars (not counting a ton of SUVs):

'95 318i (auto)
'95 M3 (5MT)
'91 Nissan Stanzarossa (5MT, beater)
'99 M3 (5MT)
'98 Integra GS-R (5MT, beater)
'03 S2000 (6MT, best trans ever)
'11 M3 (DCT)

haha youre soo lucky, i wanna travel back in time and do a ED on mine... but ive been hearing the DCT on these cars are awesome, so i wouldnt be surprised if the DCT changed your mind! i agree with your s2k, it has the best trans ive ever driven, i also regret selling in within 2 weeks...

haha

Curt2000 · 03-13-2013, 12:27 PM

Congrats! Can't wait to see pictures!

THE TECH · 03-13-2013, 12:29 PM

Have a great time!!

///Montreal3 · 03-13-2013, 12:33 PM

Have a safe trip and enjoy the experience!

blackmist222777 · 03-13-2013, 12:46 PM

good things can come out of disasters

Megabeast · 03-13-2013, 12:50 PM

Congrats!

Have a safe trip!

Hope to see

davesaddiction · 03-13-2013, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Matthew

It really is! It's like every holiday rolled into one multiplied by Disneyland.

Ha!

Enjoy! Great color choice - can't wait to see photos.

alee0729 · 03-13-2013, 01:10 PM

Enjoy your ED... looking forward to hearing your story. I'm a month away from mine... I need something to tide me over!

skins333 · 03-13-2013, 01:39 PM

definitely one of my favorite colors, have a great trip!

MCPilot · 03-13-2013, 02:46 PM

European Delivery really is a fantastic experience - highly recommended. If you stay through the weekend the Nurburgring will be open for a proper German driving experience.

blitzboy76 · 03-13-2013, 02:47 PM

This sounds awesome. I hope I get to do Euro delivery, at some point. This time, I'm getting to do PCD, though. Consequently, does anybody have any tips on "capturing the moment? Like the OP mentioned, I'll have more camera "firepower" at my delivery than should be mentioned. But is there anything I should pay special attention to, as far as capturing that moment on film? I definitely want to get that first startup (from the back), and get a pic of that odo reading 1, or whatever it will be, by then, and then the person telling me all about my car. Anything else you guys are glad you "caught", or wish you did?

dngo · 03-13-2013, 02:53 PM

Awesome! Have fun and bring it to the next Cars and Coffee.

Dave

nbennettksu · 03-13-2013, 03:29 PM

pics when you get there! lol

03-13-2013, 09:48 AM	#1
///Matthew Lieutenant Drives: 2013 M3, 1999 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 599 iTrader: (2)	Off to Germany for my Santorini delivery! Well guys, after months of waiting I'm finally heading over to Germany to pick up my Santorini Blue E92 M3 to replace my Alpine White E92 M3 that was destroyed by hurricane Sandy in October. I'll be documenting the trip with my Canon 60D, 5D2, and Hero2 so there will be no shortage of media for my full write up when I get back. I'll try to update this thread while I'm over there as best as I can. Having never seen a Santorini car in person I'm more than a little anxious to see it... __________________ mfatuation.com 2013 Santorini Blue M3 (heavily modded) 1999 Estoril Blue M3 (Under reconstruction, thanks Sandy!)
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03-13-2013, 09:54 AM	#3
Jesal@IND BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: E90 SSII M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 710 iTrader: (1)	So jealous! Have a fun and safe trip! __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866.963.4520 \| IND STYLE \| FACEBOOK

03-13-2013, 10:12 AM	#6
SWOT1 The Hammock Man Drives: 2009 BMW E93 M3 DCT Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 66 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW E93 M3 [5.00]	Congrats! Enjoy your trip!! __________________ _________________________ '09 E93 M3 \| Alpine White \| Bamboo Beige Novillo Leather \| Anthracite Wood Trim \| DCT \| Premium Package \| Technology Package \| Cold Weather Package \| Enhanced Premium Sound \| Chrome OEM 19” M220 Wheels \| 275/255 PSS Tires \| Wind Deflector \| Global Tint \| Passport 9500ix \| When you’re not cruisin’ in your M, let us help you relax... www.myhammock.com

03-13-2013, 11:45 AM	#8
kchu221 JDM whore Drives: 2012 E92 6MT Space Grey Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,269 iTrader: (5)	congrats and have a safe trip! all these ED stories make me really regret not doing ED delivery... 6MT or DCT?? __________________ \|AUTOTALENT\|JRZ RS DAMPER\|GC CAMBER PLATE\|SWIFT SPRINGS\|OG WHITE TE37\|MICHELLIN PSS\|TURNER STUDS\|PROJECT KICS R40\|RE SSK\|VARIS CF KNOB\|VARIS VRS FRONT LIP WITH EXTENSION\|ARQRAY RACE EXHAUST\|BAVX LS3\|VOLTEX TYPE 1 GT WING\|MASTERMIND STREET X-PIPE\|

03-13-2013, 12:27 PM	#11
Curt2000 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '09 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sin City Posts: 1,553 iTrader: (19)	Congrats! Can't wait to see pictures! __________________ Euro Delivery Thread: '13 SANTORINI BLUE E92 ///M3--6MT/Speed Cloth/ZCP Current Car: '10 AW E90 335i MSport Former Cars: '07 Interlagos ///M5 / '09 135i / '10 E93 335i / '07 E90 335i

03-13-2013, 09:52 AM	#2
AshyLarryMP Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 E92 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 252 iTrader: (0)	I'm jealous. It's like being a kid again and having Christmas + Disneyland at the same time. I can't wait to see the pics.

03-13-2013, 10:00 AM	#4
BimmerRob08 Major Drives: 2008 M3, Space Gray Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: KIKR (ABQ), NM Posts: 1,144 iTrader: (0)	I should get a new M3 just to go back and do the Euro deliver all over again! Enjoy!

03-13-2013, 10:03 AM	#5
catherinelam Captain Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 697 iTrader: (0)	congrats! beautiful color

03-13-2013, 12:29 PM	#12
THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 11,884 iTrader: (39)	Have a great time!! __________________ Check us out on Facebook at BPMsportLabs

03-13-2013, 12:33 PM	#13
///Montreal3 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 AW E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: ///Montreal Posts: 209 iTrader: (0)	Have a safe trip and enjoy the experience! __________________ BMW: 2011 AW/Black E92 M3 DCT - 2010 BSM/Tan E90 335i AT Other: 2004 AW GDB STi 6spd - 1991 Nero/Nero 348tb 5spd

03-13-2013, 12:46 PM	#14
blackmist222777 Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 597 iTrader: (6)	good things can come out of disasters __________________ 2011 E92 BMW M3 AW (current) 2004 E46 BMW M3 TIAG 2004 E46 BMW M3 LSB

03-13-2013, 12:50 PM	#15
Megabeast Manual Shift Supporter Drives: 2013 SG ZCP E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 77 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW E92 M3 ZCP [0.00] 2003 AUDI TT 1.8T ( ... [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i (Reti ... [0.00] 2009 AUDI A4 Quattr ... [0.00]	Congrats! Have a safe trip! Hope to see

03-13-2013, 01:10 PM	#17
alee0729 Private Drives: 2013 E92 M3, 2001 E46 330Ci Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: New York, NY Posts: 94 iTrader: (0)	Enjoy your ED... looking forward to hearing your story. I'm a month away from mine... I need something to tide me over!

03-13-2013, 01:39 PM	#18
skins333 Captain Drives: '08 E93 BMW M3 MR/'12 x5d SG Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 791 iTrader: (2)	definitely one of my favorite colors, have a great trip!

03-13-2013, 02:46 PM	#19
MCPilot New Member Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 9 iTrader: (0)	European Delivery really is a fantastic experience - highly recommended. If you stay through the weekend the Nurburgring will be open for a proper German driving experience.

03-13-2013, 02:47 PM	#20
blitzboy76 Private Drives: '13 ZCP Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 60 iTrader: (0)	This sounds awesome. I hope I get to do Euro delivery, at some point. This time, I'm getting to do PCD, though. Consequently, does anybody have any tips on "capturing the moment? Like the OP mentioned, I'll have more camera "firepower" at my delivery than should be mentioned. But is there anything I should pay special attention to, as far as capturing that moment on film? I definitely want to get that first startup (from the back), and get a pic of that odo reading 1, or whatever it will be, by then, and then the person telling me all about my car. Anything else you guys are glad you "caught", or wish you did?

03-13-2013, 02:53 PM	#21
dngo Private Drives: '98 M3/4, '08 E90M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shrewsbury, NJ Posts: 77 iTrader: (0)	Awesome! Have fun and bring it to the next Cars and Coffee. Dave

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