My E92 M3 European Delivery...

///Matthew · 12-30-2010, 09:39 AM

Hey guys, I'm actually reposting this from M3F, but I thought some of you might be interested in the pics...

So I had been kicking around the purchase of another car for quite some time. I originally wanted to sell both my '03 S2000 and '99 M3 and consolidate to 1 weekend car in addition to my '07 Chevy Avalanche company car. I went back and forth between quite a few makes and models, namely the Nissan GT-R, 996 Turbo X50, Acura NSX, C63 and of course the E92 M3. Finally came down to another M3, my now 3rd M3 and 4th BMW to date. European Delivery had always been a dream of mine, so I got underway. I traded my S2000 in at Flemington BMW in early October and at the same time went to work on getting my '99 M3 back on the road after about 4 years of constant garage queen status. I couldn't see myself solely driving the Avalanche until the E92 got delivered sometime in early 2011. If you're interested, you can check out the '99 here: http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=347648

I arrived at BMW Welt on 12/20 at 7:10am, my appointment was set for 7:30am and delivery at 9:10am, but I could barely sleep the night before and wanted to make sure I was on time. It was actually still dark when I came out of the train station in front of BMW Welt, and sure enough, the doors were locked... When I finally got in the building was pretty much devoid of life, I had visited on the Friday prior and was practically tripping over people. It was surreal. So, I headed straight to the elevator to the 3rd floor for Check In. I met with Harold to go over all of the boring paperwork, and was then directed to the Premium Lounge. I could not get over the selection of food and drink, and promptly grabbed some breakfast. At this point I looked out onto the delivery floor hoping to catch a glimpse of my M3, but no luck. Back to walking around taking pictures of the lounge and trying to contain my excitement until 9:10... I did actually see the M3 by accident at one point and then the excitement really took hold, but for now I could only admire it through the glass.

When my 9:10 finally came around, I was greeted by Ben, and taken to the stairway down to the delivery floor. I had to pause to take some video of the car rotating on the turntable before we continued, then down to see it up close for the first time. I was immediately relived when I saw the interior. The representation on BMWUSA's site worried me, looked to be a little "blue" for a color marketed as "silver". In person it was more of a dark gray, and way better looking than I had hoped. The two tone leather did wonders to break up the interior of the car, especially on the door panels. After a thorough walk through of the car, I was asked if I wanted to drive it to the drop off location or have it delivered there. It had of course just started sleeting out, so I opted for the extra 60 Euro charge for delivery. I took a few more parting pictures, and then headed to lunch at BMW's Restaurant on the 2nd floor. All in all, it was an amazing experience, and I cannot wait to do it again once the F3X M3 is out for a bit. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Rest of photos: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...5&l=d42577a0fc

JOURNAL:

I stayed at the Munich City Hilton which was right over the subway system, didn't even have to go outside to catch the trains... Got off at Marienplatz just one stop from my hotel to switch to the U3 train to BMW Welt.

I've arrived at Olympiazentrum (site of Munich Olympics) and a few steps from the entrance to BMW Welt!

My appointment was at 7:30am, but I could barely sleep the night before and got to BMW Welt just after 7am. Wound up walking around a bit since it was locked.

Finally got in! Those efficient ass Germans haven't even turned the lights on yet.

Up to the Premium Lounge for check in.

Sat down for a bit to fill out some boring paperwork.

Premium Lounge like what!

View from lounge to delivery floor.

After pacing around for a bit... I see this.

After much waiting (actual delivery was scheduled for 9:10am), I got to head down to the delivery floor with the BMW rep. Halfway down the stairs, he touches his HP Tablet and the car is illuminated from above by LED's, another tap and it starts rotating on the platform. I made him wait while I took video of this (awkward). So on to the close up pics!

Later bro!

ssabripo · 12-30-2010, 09:47 AM

welcome to m3post, and congrats on the beauty!

///Matthew · 12-30-2010, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ssabripo

welcome to m3post, and congrats on the beauty!

Hey! Pics look familiar?

Came here per your advice. Thanks for the welcome!

jonasaurus · 12-30-2010, 09:55 AM

Congrats!

SwiftM3 · 12-30-2010, 09:59 AM

Good choice on the car!

Nice photos and I like the two tone interior color!

crs2pepper · 12-30-2010, 10:01 AM

nice combo - congrats!

'Cane · 12-30-2010, 10:27 AM

Awesome. The only thing different about mine will be Fox Red int. Congrats.

Kyoshi71 · 12-30-2010, 10:31 AM

Why did I not do this

I must have been crazy!

EDIT: It's not all about me....Beautiful car and thanks for the pics

///Matthew · 12-30-2010, 10:42 AM

Thanks guys! Glad you like it!

Now I just have the long wait until it gets to the East Coast... ugh

///Matthew · 12-30-2010, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'Cane

Awesome. The only thing different about mine will be Fox Red int. Congrats.

That is going to look sick! Can't wait to see pics.

GOLFFRR · 12-30-2010, 10:56 AM

awesome, congrats!

H2C · 12-30-2010, 11:01 AM

nice pics, and thanks for sharing.

Raz335 · 12-30-2010, 11:04 AM

Great pics, looks like it was a great experience. I'll be doing my 2nd ED in Feb and I can't wait!

Quick question: When you pay the 60 Euro to have BMW bring the car to the dropoff, do they drive it there, or is it trucked?

James T. Kirk · 12-30-2010, 11:11 AM

That place looks like HEAVEN. Croissants and M-Bimmers early in the morning... ahhhhhhhh.

Mark's M · 12-30-2010, 11:11 AM

So glad I did this too. Congrats, you'll never forget the excitement!!!

///Matthew · 12-30-2010, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raz335

Great pics, looks like it was a great experience. I'll be doing my 2nd ED in Feb and I can't wait!

Quick question: When you pay the 60 Euro to have BMW bring the car to the dropoff, do they drive it there, or is it trucked?

I'm not exactly sure... When I was at the desk filling out the paperwork I was told it would be driven. When I was on the delivery floor, I was told they would send a truck for it.

2nd ED!!! Lucky!

Hopefully you have decent weather!

///Matthew · 12-30-2010, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark's M

So glad I did this too. Congrats, you'll never forget the excitement!!!

That's why I took so many pics of the trip (must have taken 1,500 total). Never wanted to forget it, I highly doubt that I will.

///Matthew · 12-30-2010, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James T. Kirk

That place looks like HEAVEN. Croissants and M-Bimmers early in the morning... ahhhhhhhh.

It was sooo much more than I had hoped. I took some video of BMW Welt too...

///Matthew · 12-30-2010, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H2C

nice pics, and thanks for sharing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

awesome, congrats!

Thanks guys!

mr_yogi · 12-30-2010, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Matthew

Thanks guys!

man...the pics aren't loading for me.

ChrisK · 12-30-2010, 11:57 AM

Congrats!

ED was a blast! I will never forget it.

PKL · 12-30-2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_yogi

man...the pics aren't loading for me.

Nor I, and I'm registered with m3forum. I want to see pics!

12-30-2010, 09:39 AM	#1
///Matthew Lieutenant Drives: 2013 M3, 1999 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 599 iTrader: (2)	My E92 M3 European Delivery... Hey guys, I'm actually reposting this from M3F, but I thought some of you might be interested in the pics... So I had been kicking around the purchase of another car for quite some time. I originally wanted to sell both my '03 S2000 and '99 M3 and consolidate to 1 weekend car in addition to my '07 Chevy Avalanche company car. I went back and forth between quite a few makes and models, namely the Nissan GT-R, 996 Turbo X50, Acura NSX, C63 and of course the E92 M3. Finally came down to another M3, my now 3rd M3 and 4th BMW to date. European Delivery had always been a dream of mine, so I got underway. I traded my S2000 in at Flemington BMW in early October and at the same time went to work on getting my '99 M3 back on the road after about 4 years of constant garage queen status. I couldn't see myself solely driving the Avalanche until the E92 got delivered sometime in early 2011. If you're interested, you can check out the '99 here: http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=347648 I arrived at BMW Welt on 12/20 at 7:10am, my appointment was set for 7:30am and delivery at 9:10am, but I could barely sleep the night before and wanted to make sure I was on time. It was actually still dark when I came out of the train station in front of BMW Welt, and sure enough, the doors were locked... When I finally got in the building was pretty much devoid of life, I had visited on the Friday prior and was practically tripping over people. It was surreal. So, I headed straight to the elevator to the 3rd floor for Check In. I met with Harold to go over all of the boring paperwork, and was then directed to the Premium Lounge. I could not get over the selection of food and drink, and promptly grabbed some breakfast. At this point I looked out onto the delivery floor hoping to catch a glimpse of my M3, but no luck. Back to walking around taking pictures of the lounge and trying to contain my excitement until 9:10... I did actually see the M3 by accident at one point and then the excitement really took hold, but for now I could only admire it through the glass. When my 9:10 finally came around, I was greeted by Ben, and taken to the stairway down to the delivery floor. I had to pause to take some video of the car rotating on the turntable before we continued, then down to see it up close for the first time. I was immediately relived when I saw the interior. The representation on BMWUSA's site worried me, looked to be a little "blue" for a color marketed as "silver". In person it was more of a dark gray, and way better looking than I had hoped. The two tone leather did wonders to break up the interior of the car, especially on the door panels. After a thorough walk through of the car, I was asked if I wanted to drive it to the drop off location or have it delivered there. It had of course just started sleeting out, so I opted for the extra 60 Euro charge for delivery. I took a few more parting pictures, and then headed to lunch at BMW's Restaurant on the 2nd floor. All in all, it was an amazing experience, and I cannot wait to do it again once the F3X M3 is out for a bit. I would highly recommend it to anyone. Rest of photos: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...5&l=d42577a0fc JOURNAL: I stayed at the Munich City Hilton which was right over the subway system, didn't even have to go outside to catch the trains... Got off at Marienplatz just one stop from my hotel to switch to the U3 train to BMW Welt. I've arrived at Olympiazentrum (site of Munich Olympics) and a few steps from the entrance to BMW Welt! My appointment was at 7:30am, but I could barely sleep the night before and got to BMW Welt just after 7am. Wound up walking around a bit since it was locked. Finally got in! Those efficient ass Germans haven't even turned the lights on yet. Up to the Premium Lounge for check in. Sat down for a bit to fill out some boring paperwork. Premium Lounge like what! View from lounge to delivery floor. After pacing around for a bit... I see this. After much waiting (actual delivery was scheduled for 9:10am), I got to head down to the delivery floor with the BMW rep. Halfway down the stairs, he touches his HP Tablet and the car is illuminated from above by LED's, another tap and it starts rotating on the platform. I made him wait while I took video of this (awkward). So on to the close up pics! Later bro!
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12-30-2010, 09:47 AM	#2
ssabripo HALA MADRID! Drives: camels & donkeys Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Plantation, Fl Posts: 1,966 iTrader: (5)	welcome to m3post, and congrats on the beauty! __________________ __________________________________________________ ____________ e90 M3, Interlagos Blue / M individual two-tone, ZCP, ZP2, ZCV, DCT, ED.

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12-30-2010, 10:31 AM	#8
Kyoshi71 Colonel Drives: 2010 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York Posts: 2,543 iTrader: (0)	Why did I not do this I must have been crazy! EDIT: It's not all about me....Beautiful car and thanks for the pics __________________ "But resist we much; we must; and we will much; about that be committed." ~Rev. Al Sharpton 2010 E92 M3\|Silverstone II\|M-DCT\|NCSW\|2MT\|ZCW\|ZPP\|ZTP\|302\|507\|Gas Guzzler Tax Last edited by Kyoshi71; 12-31-2010 at 07:48 AM.

12-30-2010, 10:42 AM	#9
///Matthew Lieutenant Drives: 2013 M3, 1999 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 599 iTrader: (2)	Thanks guys! Glad you like it! Now I just have the long wait until it gets to the East Coast... ugh __________________ mfatuation.com 2013 Santorini Blue M3 (heavily modded) 1999 Estoril Blue M3 (Under reconstruction, thanks Sandy!)

12-30-2010, 09:59 AM	#5
SwiftM3 Private Drives: Cars Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Posts: 72 iTrader: (0)	Good choice on the car! Nice photos and I like the two tone interior color!

12-30-2010, 10:01 AM	#6
crs2pepper Private First Class Drives: AW E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 194 iTrader: (7)	nice combo - congrats!

12-30-2010, 10:27 AM	#7
'Cane First Lieutenant Drives: ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 326 iTrader: (0)	Awesome. The only thing different about mine will be Fox Red int. Congrats.

12-30-2010, 10:56 AM	#11
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12-30-2010, 11:01 AM	#12
H2C Private Drives: 2012 X5 35d Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 81 iTrader: (0)	nice pics, and thanks for sharing.

12-30-2010, 11:04 AM	#13
Raz335 Major Drives: BMW M3 Convertible Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LI,NY Posts: 1,041 iTrader: (2)	Great pics, looks like it was a great experience. I'll be doing my 2nd ED in Feb and I can't wait! Quick question: When you pay the 60 Euro to have BMW bring the car to the dropoff, do they drive it there, or is it trucked? __________________ Jerez Black/Fox E93 M3 - Prem 2/Cold/Conv/DCT/EDC/19's/Ext Lthr/Crbn Trim/Enhanced Sound/Sat Gone - E92 335i - Sport \|Premium \|Cold \|Nav \|Step W/Paddles \|Comfort Access \|IPOD \|PDC

12-30-2010, 11:11 AM	#14
James T. Kirk Captain of the Enterprise Drives: 2011 1 Series M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alpha Quadrant, Sector 001 Posts: 1,406 iTrader: (0)	That place looks like HEAVEN. Croissants and M-Bimmers early in the morning... ahhhhhhhh. __________________ 2011 1 Series M Coupe VO M3 vs 1M Comparo Review 2011 M3 E90 DCT ZCP (sold) * 2010 335i Sedan (sold) 2005 M3 Convertible (sold) * 2003 325i Sedan (sold)

12-30-2010, 11:11 AM	#15
Mark's M Captain Drives: 2012 X5 35i but MISSING the M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stoney Creek, ON Posts: 692 iTrader: (2)	So glad I did this too. Congrats, you'll never forget the excitement!!!

12-30-2010, 11:57 AM	#21
ChrisK Brigadier General Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: IL Posts: 4,625 iTrader: (4)	Congrats! ED was a blast! I will never forget it. __________________ 2011 E92 M3: AW/BLK • DCT Europäische Lieferung am 6. August 2010

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