It's been a long wait

[ChrisW]

Tomorrow is a big day. Picking up my Alpine White M3 after 18 months on the waiting list. The long wait has been a killer but it has suddenly got worse since I know that the car is only 2 miles away at the dealers. I'm resisting a sneak preview while it gets a final prep today - want it to be all polished up for the first glimpse.

The salesman called to confirm some details today and simply reports that it looks a million dollars and is turning heads.

I have used and abused this site for months when other sources of info were hard to come by. I know how much everyone waits for scraps of anything to read so I thought registering and posting my news was overdue. If I didn't do it now, not likely to happen for some time.

[Filthy Monkey]

Fantastic! Congratulations, I think you'll be only our third owner on the forum. It's going to be a looonnng night..

[m_bazeepaymon]

Originally Posted by ChrisW

Tomorrow is a big day. Picking up my Alpine White M3 after 18 months on the waiting list. The long wait has been a killer but it has suddenly got worse since I know that the car is only 2 miles away at the dealers. I'm resisting a sneak preview while it gets a final prep today - want it to be all polished up for the first glimpse.

The salesman called to confirm some details today and simply reports that it looks a million dollars and is turning heads.

I have used and abused this site for months when other sources of info were hard to come by. I know how much everyone waits for scraps of anything to read so I thought registering and posting my news was overdue. If I didn't do it now, not likely to happen for some time.

congrats...
can't wait to see pics.. if we get pics

[mkoesel]

What interior did you go for? Fox Red?

EDC? Mdrive? 19s?

Was that a dealer car (adapated to your order), or a customer car?

And congrats!

[bambam]

white is bada$$ with the carbon roof, hope you got all black interior. that's what I have in my e46 and it's PIMP

[dechoong]

If you would, pictures please

[1198r]

I admire your strength of will not to peak

My wait is a few more weeks but I keep hoping the dealer will call me sooner than I think

Enjoy tomorrow

[Sedan_Clan]

Can't wait to see pictures!

[Mx3]

Very exciting.

Advice: If someone is with you, have them take some candid pictures of you taking delivery of the car from a distance to capture the moment. You can put them in a photo album and always recapture the moment.

Enjoy your day and congrats!!

[DonM3]

Phat idea!!!!

Maybe a short vid too

Originally Posted by Mx3

Very exciting.

Advice: If someone is with you, have them take some candid pictures of you taking delivery of the car from a distance to capture the moment. You can put them in a photo album and always recapture the moment.

Enjoy your day and congrats!!

[scottp999]

I would be so excited picking up an M car, I would be smiling all day long. Enjoy and post some pictures!

[JerezBlue!]

Originally Posted by ChrisW

Tomorrow is a big day. Picking up my Alpine White M3 after 18 months on the waiting list. The long wait has been a killer but it has suddenly got worse since I know that the car is only 2 miles away at the dealers. I'm resisting a sneak preview while it gets a final prep today - want it to be all polished up for the first glimpse

Hey, I almost know exactly how you feel. My dealer called me today to tell me that they will have my car a week early on 09/10 and it's already in the UK.

Unfortunately, I'm on holiday so will have to delay collection until the end of October (28th to be precise) - oh the anticipation.

Luckily, I've got a demo tomorrow morning for an hour or so in a car that has already been run in so that should keep things going.

Good luck with your new toy!

[dab33d]

Congratulations ! Please do post some pix if its not too much of an inconvenience ! Thats the color i'm debating between and Jerez black.

[ChrisW]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

What interior did you go for? Fox Red?

EDC? Mdrive? 19s?

Was that a dealer car (adapated to your order), or a customer car?

And congrats!

It is a customer car. Specced it about 3 months ago. Black leather, 19s, EDC, Logic 7 Prof HiFi, bluetooth, heated seats plus a few less costly ticks on the option list. I think all UK spec cars have M Drive.

I also went for comfort access but not sure how well it will work for me. Hope my doors don't unlock as I sit in my office which is right next to my car park space!!!

[mofomat]

Originally Posted by ChrisW

It is a customer car. Specced it about 3 months ago. Black leather, 19s, EDC, Logic 7 Prof HiFi, bluetooth, heated seats plus a few less costly ticks on the option list. I think all UK spec cars have M Drive.

I also went for comfort access but not sure how well it will work for me. Hope my doors don't unlock as I sit in my office which is right next to my car park space!!!

Comfort access doesn't work like that. You have to physically touch the handle before it opens.

[JEllis]

POST PICS!!!!

[riyatch]

Pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 Please

[ChrisW]

Yes I have it. Lots of positive comments to follow but must wait until tomorrow and less alcohol in the blood stream. About 160 miles on the clock

[GregMM]

Hurry back, Chris.

[Bemve]

Comfort access comes standard on the new m3 in Canada

[ChrisW]

A couple of photos attached. Car is dirty after driving in rain yesterday but doesn't show up too much on these shots. I'll post more photos later.

The car is fantastic. First impressions are only based on driving like a nun so I can't comment on performance. What is immediately clear is that it has grown up, giving comfort and refinement. My 2004 E46 M3 felt like it was in full attack mode on every journey but I think this will give you the option of something more relaxed on the occasions when you slow things down. This will be great if it delivers the thrills as well but I'll have to wait for that one.

The engine is fairly quiet at low revs but is really starting to build fantastic noise around mid revs - just at the point of having to change up.

Impressed with the inside. Not yet crashed playing with the i-drive. Reported seat height issue is def not a problem. Steering wheel is too thick and I just hope that I don't notice it after a while.

More posts when I get a chance.

[Bemve]

Nice
Congrats!!