Happiest man on earth

THEGERMAN · 02-18-2009, 08:21 AM

Well guys, I am finally on leave. Got home from downrange yesterday. Wife picked me up from the airport. After some much needed quality time we went and picked up my new toy. Man, I am in so much joy right now. I`ve had some nice cars in the past. 1999 Volkswagen Passat 1.8t. (I really liked that car), then the 2006 Audi A4 2.0 (My last deployments present to myself), but nothing comes close to the M3. I thought to myself. Man, only being able to go to 5000 rpm is going to suck. NO WAY. Its still fun. Alot as a matter of fact. I cant even imagine what its going to be like at 8400 rpm. But I also cant wait find out. Now I did take it on the Autostrada (Italian Highway) and took it to 4900 rpm at 180 km/h. After that I say the little instructions where it tells you not to exceed 5000 rpm AND 170 km/h. I hope I did not mess anything up on it. Shouldnt, right? Anyway. Enough about this. Here are a few pics to show you why I feel like a little boy on X-Mas. I ordered the black and white emblems. The traditional blue has to disappear. Anywho. Im glad to officially be part of the Team now. Will keep you posted on mods etc etc etc. (I still cant believe I got it)....
The German

Crazy Bimmer · 02-18-2009, 08:33 AM

Shes a beauty! Congrats!

chris s · 02-18-2009, 08:33 AM

Congrats and enjoy!

kmac1980 · 02-18-2009, 08:44 AM

you guys use Miles not KMs in Italy???

THEGERMAN · 02-18-2009, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kmac1980

you guys use Miles not KMs in Italy???

We use Kilometers. Well the Europeans do. But since the car comes US Spec to Europe, they make is so you can drive it anywhere. Hince the 2 dials on speedometer. Thats why you asked, right??

kmac1980 · 02-18-2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by THEGERMAN

We use Kilometers. Well the Europeans do. But since the car comes US Spec to Europe, they make is so you can drive it anywhere. Hince the 2 dials on speedometer. Thats why you asked, right??

Yeah thats why I asked, but why on earth are you getting a US spec M3 in europe?

Canada uses KMs same as europe, and our Canadian spec M3s only have KMs on the speedometer...

Alex///M · 02-18-2009, 09:11 AM

If I'm not mistaken, all US spec ///M's get their speedometer with both miles and kms on them (I've seen pictures of the dash in US spec cars and they all seemed to have the dual speeds on them). That's why his car came with that speedo...it's the US spec version.

I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm off base on this.

Alex///M · 02-18-2009, 09:13 AM

To the OP, congrats on your new ///M. Enjoy it in good health.

It's just too bad they had to screw up your front bumper by installing the lisence plate holder (and I'm assuming they drilled into the bumper to mount it).

jamesisel · 02-18-2009, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kmac1980

Yeah thats why I asked, but why on earth are you getting a US spec M3 in europe?

Canada uses KMs same as europe, and our Canadian spec M3s only have KMs on the speedometer...

He probably got it through the BMW Military Sales Program (at a great price). I don't think they sell euro spec. Then he'd probably have to pay $$ to convert the car to meet U.S. standards if he wants to take it back to the the greatest nation in the world

Nice toy to have on R&R!
Stay safe when you go back over there, or here.... lol
CONGRATS!

Technic · 02-18-2009, 10:01 AM

Damn... that M3 was possesed!!! 6 miles in the odometer and 6.6 in the trip meter!!! 666... too many movies, I think. Enjoy the beast... ups, here we go again.

TonyTone · 02-18-2009, 10:02 AM

Congrats!!! Enjoy your new toy

mPlasticDesign · 02-18-2009, 10:15 AM

Nice car, I guess you don't have to do the US bumper conversion in order to be different over there!

THEGERMAN · 02-18-2009, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmac1980

Yeah thats why I asked, but why on earth are you getting a US spec M3 in europe?

Canada uses KMs same as europe, and our Canadian spec M3s only have KMs on the speedometer...

Im gettting US Spec because I am in the military, and therefore get stationed in US as well. I can take US cars anywhere, but the other way around, I would have to convert and pay extra money for it.

THEGERMAN · 02-18-2009, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesisel

He probably got it through the BMW Military Sales Program (at a great price). I don't think they sell euro spec. Then he'd probably have to pay $$ to convert the car to meet U.S. standards if he wants to take it back to the the greatest nation in the world

Nice toy to have on R&R!
Stay safe when you go back over there, or here.... lol
CONGRATS!

Your right about the military sales program. Pentagon Car sales is the company I bought it thru. They give military discounts. I payed a tad over 60 for an 09 fully loaded. So that worked out. And yes. This is a great toy for R&R. Thanks...

THEGERMAN · 02-18-2009, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Technic

Damn... that M3 was possesed!!! 6 miles in the odometer and 6.6 in the trip meter!!! 666... too many movies, I think. Enjoy the beast... ups, here we go again.

LOLZ, Now that is funny. Did not catch that at all, till you noticed it.....

THEGERMAN · 02-18-2009, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Metak

Nice car, I guess you don't have to do the US bumper conversion in order to be different over there!

As long as I meet american specs Im good. That way I can still come to the US...

mPlasticDesign · 02-18-2009, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THEGERMAN

As long as I meet american specs Im good. That way I can still come to the US...

Actually I was kinda joking, 'cause here in the states people do everything possible to hide the orange relfectors (paint, clears, smoked etc.) Even swaping with euro bumpers.

booforty · 02-18-2009, 11:06 AM

Nice pics! Enjoy!

tightie · 02-18-2009, 11:43 AM

congrats.

endofanera7 · 02-18-2009, 11:44 AM

Congrats on your new car!

Realpimp23 · 02-18-2009, 11:45 AM

Nice Ride! Support the Troops

montreal red · 02-18-2009, 11:58 AM

congrats on the car!

02-18-2009, 08:21 AM	#1
THEGERMAN Private First Class 35 Rep 168 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW M3 Coupe, 6-Speed Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Blythewood, South Carolina iTrader: (0)	Happiest man on earth Well guys, I am finally on leave. Got home from downrange yesterday. Wife picked me up from the airport. After some much needed quality time we went and picked up my new toy. Man, I am in so much joy right now. I`ve had some nice cars in the past. 1999 Volkswagen Passat 1.8t. (I really liked that car), then the 2006 Audi A4 2.0 (My last deployments present to myself), but nothing comes close to the M3. I thought to myself. Man, only being able to go to 5000 rpm is going to suck. NO WAY. Its still fun. Alot as a matter of fact. I cant even imagine what its going to be like at 8400 rpm. But I also cant wait find out. Now I did take it on the Autostrada (Italian Highway) and took it to 4900 rpm at 180 km/h. After that I say the little instructions where it tells you not to exceed 5000 rpm AND 170 km/h. I hope I did not mess anything up on it. Shouldnt, right? Anyway. Enough about this. Here are a few pics to show you why I feel like a little boy on X-Mas. I ordered the black and white emblems. The traditional blue has to disappear. Anywho. Im glad to officially be part of the Team now. Will keep you posted on mods etc etc etc. (I still cant believe I got it).... The German Attached Images __________________ ---Street-Racing is not a crime---
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Alex///M E90 - the Ultimate family hauler 22 Rep 578 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 ///M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Halifax iTrader: (15)	To the OP, congrats on your new ///M. Enjoy it in good health. It's just too bad they had to screw up your front bumper by installing the lisence plate holder (and I'm assuming they drilled into the bumper to mount it). __________________ 2008 AW E90 M3 - current 2002 TIAG E46 M3 - gone 1991 DiamondSchwartz E30 M3 - gone but not forgotten
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