Can I sit in your E90 M3 no moonroof?

[bentone]

Strange request, I know. But I'm in the market for a sedan and curious about headroom issues. I will want to track the car on occasion and need to know how much difference the moonroof makes for me personally (aside from the "standard" 1.5 inches). In cars with a moonroof, my helmet rubs at the door frame, but not at the headliner. I suspect this might not change without the moonroof but would like to confirm. I'd prefer the moonroof for a daily driver if it doesn't make any difference in helmet clearance for me personally.

Anyway, anybody without a moonroof got 5 minutes this week? I'm in Arlington but will meet you anywhere within 30 miles of DC. Normally I'd go to a dealer but there aren't any non-sunroof E90s for sale within at least 200 miles.

[Raja Ventureshield]

hmm. this might be a tough one. I work on a lot of cars but i have yet to see a e90 with no roof. So i see you are adding to the family. Good luck and let me know if you also need paint protection for the m3 when you get it. :-)

Here is a pix of a not so local but not really all that far way.
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...4#post11382894
Charlottesville, VA area and he has no roof. :-) I am sure you would have fun making a trip out there.
It's a nice college town.

[bentone]

Yeah, seems like feast or famine around here. VOB had a white roofless sedan and there was one in chantilly but apparently both sold over the weekend. I'll bring a six pack to the first owner who can give me 30 seconds of seat time in one.

By the way, can't say enough good things about the 3M install. Hope to see you again soon!

[checkmate]

I have a no-moonroof sedan

[frenchM3dreamer]

i'm sorry i have to say it...
everytime i read your thread title isee "can i s*it in your M3?"

having said that, good luck with your search !! i personnally like the E90 better than the forum-almighty E92

[cotmfk]

Originally Posted by frenchM3dreamer

i'm sorry i have to say it...
everytime i read your thread title isee "can i s*it in your M3?"

having said that, good luck with your search !! i personnally like the E90 better than the forum-almighty E92

That's craziness! E92 ownzzzzz.

[blittle887]

I have a 2011.5 E90 M3 without the sunroof and just moved to the Falls Church area from Los Angeles. I could meet you somewhere if you would still like to sit in the E90 M3 without a sunroof?

[bentone]

Originally Posted by blittle887

I have a 2011.5 E90 M3 without the sunroof and just moved to the Falls Church area from Los Angeles. I could meet you somewhere if you would still like to sit in the E90 M3 without a sunroof?

Great, thanks. PM sent

[bentone]

Big thanks to blittle for his generosity. While I was checking out his non-moonroof E90, we talked about a couple of items that might be of interest to anybody new to the NoVA area. I think this has all been covered before but maybe worth recapping:

I think BMW of Fairfax is the lesser of many evils when it comes to dealership service. Everybody can find a somebody who's had a bad experience, but I've been generally pleased with them. Matt Juliar seems to be especially familiar with the M cars. He didn't bat any eye at my all-caps "NO TEST DRIVES NO CAR WASHES" homemade sign on the dash.

Based on Raja's application of my 3M, I imagine his detailing work is incredible. I plan to get something on the books for spring. But for quick touchups I've had good experiences with Pro-Clean in Tysons on Spring Hill Road. Very accessible and top notch hand wash. Also actually like the guys in the Tyson's mall garage across from the Coastal Flats entrance (not the Galleria, never used them). Can't remember the business name but very convenient. Also hand wash, of course.

Katie's Cars and Coffee in Great Falls is a must-do at least once a month. Might not compare to west coast version in terms of volume, but there are some incredible cars to be seen there. It's a great crowd, great coffee, and a nice (early) way to start your Saturday. Also a nice drive depending on where you're coming from.

[mdosu]

^wait till you see Katie's during the summer, can't even get a parking spot in the main lot.

[mdosu]

Originally Posted by blittle887

I have a 2011.5 E90 M3 without the sunroof and just moved to the Falls Church area from Los Angeles. I could meet you somewhere if you would still like to sit in the E90 M3 without a sunroof?

welcome, just curious, how'd you get your M3 here? If you used a transport, how much did it cost, and what company did you use?

I'm probably moving out to west coast soon.

[snowmants]

If you want to come down 2 hours to Charlottesville, VA you are welcome to sit in mine this weekend. pic of my car.

[snowmants]

nevermind...you already did. I should really read the rest of the thread first

[Raja Ventureshield]

Originally Posted by bentone

Big thanks to blittle for his generosity. While I was checking out his non-moonroof E90, we talked about a couple of items that might be of interest to anybody new to the NoVA area. I think this has all been covered before but maybe worth recapping:

I think BMW of Fairfax is the lesser of many evils when it comes to dealership service. Everybody can find a somebody who's had a bad experience, but I've been generally pleased with them. Matt Juliar seems to be especially familiar with the M cars. He didn't bat any eye at my all-caps "NO TEST DRIVES NO CAR WASHES" homemade sign on the dash.

Based on Raja's application of my 3M, I imagine his detailing work is incredible. I plan to get something on the books for spring. But for quick touchups I've had good experiences with Pro-Clean in Tysons on Spring Hill Road. Very accessible and top notch hand wash. Also actually like the guys in the Tyson's mall garage across from the Coastal Flats entrance (not the Galleria, never used them). Can't remember the business name but very convenient. Also hand wash, of course.

Katie's Cars and Coffee in Great Falls is a must-do at least once a month. Might not compare to west coast version in terms of volume, but there are some incredible cars to be seen there. It's a great crowd, great coffee, and a nice (early) way to start your Saturday. Also a nice drive depending on where you're coming from.

You know, you can count on me. I will make the M new again. :-)
Congrats.

[blittle887]

Originally Posted by mdosu

welcome, just curious, how'd you get your M3 here? If you used a transport, how much did it cost, and what company did you use?

I'm probably moving out to west coast soon.

I just put the M3 on a trailer behind the 26 ft Uhaul truck, worked great.