New Owner saying Hi

M3Bliss · 02-23-2010, 04:13 PM

Hi everyone, purchased a new M3 yesterday, my first. This will be my third BMW had 2 3 series and 1 5 series. I was looking to purchase either an S4 or 335is but when I walked into the local BMW dealer I saw this sad little 2009 Silverstone coupe sitting there looking for a new home. It was new (10 miles on the odo) untitled and a deal that I could not refuse. After a few hours of negotiations I walked away with an M3 for less than I was going to pay for the 335is. I traded in my 2007 Cayman S so it was kind of a bittersweet day but my fiance just could not get into the Cayman S, it was just too small and raw for her. She is a bigtime BMW girl so she just loves the M3 as do I. I am going to get busy searching the site for info but judging by the number of posts regarding the DCT I hope I did not make a mistake purchasing it. I have read the manual but still an not clear on a few issues especially the slow speed assist and clutch wear in heavy slow traffic; in drive mode will this wear out the clutches? I will post some pictures when I pick it up and I can't do that until next week. Anyway, just wanted to say cheers, looking forward to a great BMW experience and making some new friends on the site.

OMID INC · 02-23-2010, 04:26 PM

congrats and welcome!

sikoskul · 02-23-2010, 04:28 PM

Gratz! Enjoy the car.

Johnny Lin · 02-23-2010, 04:39 PM

Congrats~

M3luvr · 02-23-2010, 07:19 PM

Congrats! Great color choice

BobsM3Coupe · 02-23-2010, 07:51 PM

Welcome. Sounds great. Enjoy it.

chd2 · 02-23-2010, 07:57 PM

Congrats!!! I love my DCT...had the lag until the update, now it is not an issue. It is a blast on the track!

JulieDriving · 02-23-2010, 08:12 PM

What a great deal - congrats!

Kdawgm3 · 02-23-2010, 08:52 PM

Congrats and welcome to the board.

B.Hallowell · 02-23-2010, 08:56 PM

Congrats! You'll absolutely love it. As for DCT I was hesitant at first getting it as well but the clutches in the DCT are supposed to be a lifetime item... If you believe it or not welllll...

However I think after driving the DCT for a little while you'll learn in rush hour traffic or the like it's not bad at all and the slow move assist is a great feature but will take you a few weeks to get used to if you're used to manual cars or even SMG (my friend's 08 e60 M5 doesn't have this feature).

Best of luck to you and welcome!

haze gray · 02-23-2010, 08:58 PM

Welcome aboard, you'll love the DCT.

pmeloche · 02-23-2010, 11:04 PM

Congratulations, but shouldn't that be your fourth BMW?

You mentioned that you had 2 3-Series and 1 5-Series.

JIO · 02-24-2010, 12:07 AM

DCT is fantastic.

Silverstone · 02-24-2010, 12:32 AM

Welcome

hope you enjoy ur car

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actually...you will enjoy it anyways

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saeedg48 · 02-24-2010, 12:50 AM

hellooww and welcome

quality_sound · 02-24-2010, 02:10 AM

Pics or GTFO!

j/k Welcome!

Nawaaz · 02-24-2010, 02:26 AM

OP: Just keep in mind that there's no perfect transmission, and that there's no right or wrong in choosing the transmission type.

It's very good to know that you and your wife are both happy about getting into an M3.

I can understand how one would miss having a Cayman S, but having the M3 is like having the perfect balance of performance & practicality.

Don't look back, and enjoy!

immiketoo · 02-24-2010, 09:24 AM

Welcome! The Cayman is a GREAT car, and I'd love to have one as a track car, but as a DD you made an excellent choice! the M3 is also a mighty fine track car if you are so inclined

MonteCarloM3 · 02-24-2010, 09:53 AM

ttiwwp, but welcome!

M3Bliss · 02-24-2010, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pmeloche

Congratulations, but shouldn't that be your fourth BMW?

You mentioned that you had 2 3-Series and 1 5-Series.

Hehe obviously I'm using new math.

Thanks for all of the love guys. I am picking up the car next week. Can't wait to get behind the wheel.
Again, thanks for making me feel welcome.

darkmercury · 02-25-2010, 12:21 AM

Howdy!

J-9 · 02-25-2010, 01:09 AM

Wow, loaded M3 for less than a 335. Nicely done!

02-23-2010, 04:13 PM	#1
M3Bliss Just Live'n the Dream 8 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 2009 Silverstone M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canton, OH iTrader: (0)	New Owner saying Hi Hi everyone, purchased a new M3 yesterday, my first. This will be my third BMW had 2 3 series and 1 5 series. I was looking to purchase either an S4 or 335is but when I walked into the local BMW dealer I saw this sad little 2009 Silverstone coupe sitting there looking for a new home. It was new (10 miles on the odo) untitled and a deal that I could not refuse. After a few hours of negotiations I walked away with an M3 for less than I was going to pay for the 335is. I traded in my 2007 Cayman S so it was kind of a bittersweet day but my fiance just could not get into the Cayman S, it was just too small and raw for her. She is a bigtime BMW girl so she just loves the M3 as do I. I am going to get busy searching the site for info but judging by the number of posts regarding the DCT I hope I did not make a mistake purchasing it. I have read the manual but still an not clear on a few issues especially the slow speed assist and clutch wear in heavy slow traffic; in drive mode will this wear out the clutches? I will post some pictures when I pick it up and I can't do that until next week. Anyway, just wanted to say cheers, looking forward to a great BMW experience and making some new friends on the site. __________________ 2009 M3, Silverstone/Black Leather, DCT, Ipod, Sat, 19"'s, Cold Weather, Premium, Tech, carbon roof.
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02-23-2010, 04:28 PM	#3
sikoskul Private First Class 11 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 18 M2 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Riverside iTrader: (1)	Gratz! Enjoy the car.
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02-23-2010, 04:39 PM	#4
Johnny Lin Lieutenant General 832 Rep 11,307 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (42)	Congrats~
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02-23-2010, 07:19 PM	#5
M3luvr Private First Class 2 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 09 M3 E90 DCT Silverstone Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South San Francisco iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E90 M3 DCT [0.00]	Congrats! Great color choice __________________ 09 E90 MDCT Silverstone, Black Extended, Prem/Tech/Cold, Carbon Leather, 19's, Enhanced Sound, IPod, PDC, 3M clear bra, 3M tint 35% front, 20% rear, painted reflectors
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02-23-2010, 07:51 PM	#6
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02-23-2010, 07:57 PM	#7
chd2 Driver 3 Rep 119 Posts Drives: 09 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Seabrook, TX iTrader: (0)	Congrats!!! I love my DCT...had the lag until the update, now it is not an issue. It is a blast on the track!
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02-23-2010, 08:12 PM	#8
JulieDriving Female driving enthusiast :P 76 Rep 2,308 Posts Drives: Bimmer Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 Coupe [10.00]	What a great deal - congrats! __________________ 2013 M3 coupe (Azurite Black, Black, Piano Black) + miata nut (2 miatas) + Mk6 GTI 5-door hatch (our mini-SUV )
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02-23-2010, 08:52 PM	#9
Kdawgm3 Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 243 Posts Drives: E92 M3 space grey Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buford, Georgia iTrader: (0)	Congrats and welcome to the board. __________________
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02-23-2010, 08:56 PM	#10
B.Hallowell First Lieutenant 35 Rep 304 Posts Drives: 2002 E39 M5 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Doylestown PA iTrader: (0)	Congrats! You'll absolutely love it. As for DCT I was hesitant at first getting it as well but the clutches in the DCT are supposed to be a lifetime item... If you believe it or not welllll... However I think after driving the DCT for a little while you'll learn in rush hour traffic or the like it's not bad at all and the slow move assist is a great feature but will take you a few weeks to get used to if you're used to manual cars or even SMG (my friend's 08 e60 M5 doesn't have this feature). Best of luck to you and welcome! __________________ 2002 E39 M5
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02-23-2010, 08:58 PM	#11
haze gray Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Coupe / 2011 X5 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0)	Welcome aboard, you'll love the DCT.
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02-23-2010, 11:04 PM	#12
pmeloche Lieutenant Colonel 24 Rep 1,604 Posts Drives: 2013 F25 X3 xDrive35i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Montréal, Canada iTrader: (0)	Congratulations, but shouldn't that be your fourth BMW? You mentioned that you had 2 3-Series and 1 5-Series. __________________ Patrice 2013 F25 X3 xDrive35i Vermillion Red
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02-24-2010, 12:07 AM	#13
JIO Captain 46 Rep 636 Posts Drives: '09 Space Gray E92 M3 w/DCT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Eugene, Oregon iTrader: (0)	DCT is fantastic.
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02-24-2010, 12:32 AM	#14
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02-24-2010, 02:10 AM	#16
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02-24-2010, 02:26 AM	#17
Nawaaz Brigadier General 221 Rep 4,643 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: . iTrader: (0)	OP: Just keep in mind that there's no perfect transmission, and that there's no right or wrong in choosing the transmission type. It's very good to know that you and your wife are both happy about getting into an M3. I can understand how one would miss having a Cayman S, but having the M3 is like having the perfect balance of performance & practicality. Don't look back, and enjoy!
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02-24-2010, 09:53 AM	#19
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02-25-2010, 12:21 AM	#21
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02-25-2010, 01:09 AM	#22
J-9 Converting 93 octane to noise. 42 Rep 882 Posts Drives: 2018 F85 X5M Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	Wow, loaded M3 for less than a 335. Nicely done! __________________
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