Special Order: 2008 M3 E90 (Sedan)

swamp2 · 05-05-2008, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 3_for_the_money

I went with the Silverstone / Bamboo Beige / Anthracite Wood due to the fact that the SS paint color is "M" exclusive and also that I may get tired of having red leather after a few short months. I decided that it made more sense (for me) to have a car that had the look of a luxury sedan, but that drives like something extremely special.

Hi, welcome and congrats on the order. I completely see what you are going to try to and will accomplish with this choice. I think it will be great. Very classy, understated and yet stil M unique. Conservative until you mash that gas pedal! Good luck waiting for your baby, it is painful.

Paladin906 · 05-05-2008, 09:35 PM

I'm with you. I also need a luxury sedan look that drives sporty. First of all not many colors offered on the e90 to begin with, but I went with SSII, Blue-Gray, 19"'s and Silver leather. Congratulations.

JEllis · 05-05-2008, 10:22 PM

hmmm....interesting stuff

ersin · 05-06-2008, 10:26 AM

Nice looking pics. I like the BB/wood interior but would prefer the silver/CF leather for this exterior color. I think the BB/wood looks better on Jerez or IB. But that's just IMHO. Get what you like. Congrats. Glad to see someone who has really wanted a BMW, worked hard and finally earned their just rewards with, in my opinion, BMW's best.

SHADY1 · 05-06-2008, 01:44 PM

I know how it feels to work hard bust your behind to save enough money to get this car. I am on the same boat working hard to be able to afford and get this car. enjoy your M3 when you get it.

3_for_the_money · 05-06-2008, 02:08 PM

I got it yesterday!!

I will post pics tomorrow after I pick it back up from the dealer. I just had to take it home for at least one day before letting them detail it and tint the windows. 35% on all windows.

The color combo is so clean. Very crispy with the silver and beige. The anthracite is nothing like I expected. It's kind of spotty...but the beige leather makes a nice transition to the black dash with the anthracite between the two colors.

This car is a monster. It's true that words don't describe the driving experience. The suspension is so right on. This car feels twice as wide as it really is. So much girth to the throttle even in "normal". I have not really played with the M-Dynamic settings yet. Just a couple of times through some curves, but nothing acceleration related.

The growl of this machine is for the demented. I was walking back into the office here at work after joyriding and I actually made a growling sound walking up the steps. I laughed to myself and made sure noone else heard or saw me!

Anyway...I really have a problem with being obsessed with the M3. I thought maybe it would go away once the wait was over...but unfortunately it's gotten worse (or better, depending on how you look at it).

-3_for_the_money

Sedan_Clan · 05-06-2008, 02:26 PM

Congrats! Looking forward to pics bro.

E90330iS · 05-07-2008, 02:57 AM

love the interior

mtsound · 05-07-2008, 11:21 AM

3 for the money, i am happy for you that you will get your car soon, I spoke with my CA and the car is in the atlantic somewhere. Post some pics when you get it. I cant wait to see how it nice it will look.

aggie57 · 05-09-2008, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 3_for_the_money

I got it yesterday!!

I will post pics tomorrow after I pick it back up from the dealer. I just had to take it home for at least one day before letting them detail it and tint the windows. 35% on all windows.

The color combo is so clean. Very crispy with the silver and beige. The anthracite is nothing like I expected. It's kind of spotty...but the beige leather makes a nice transition to the black dash with the anthracite between the two colors.

This car is a monster. It's true that words don't describe the driving experience. The suspension is so right on. This car feels twice as wide as it really is. So much girth to the throttle even in "normal". I have not really played with the M-Dynamic settings yet. Just a couple of times through some curves, but nothing acceleration related.

The growl of this machine is for the demented. I was walking back into the office here at work after joyriding and I actually made a growling sound walking up the steps. I laughed to myself and made sure noone else heard or saw me!

Anyway...I really have a problem with being obsessed with the M3. I thought maybe it would go away once the wait was over...but unfortunately it's gotten worse (or better, depending on how you look at it).

-3_for_the_money

Pics??

ruff · 05-09-2008, 09:45 AM

The EU version of the 18"s, the 260s, with the graphite and thicker looking center area look worlds sportier than the "satin" or grey 18" 219 US versions. If I could get the 260s I would choose them over the 19s based on looks alone.

Sedan_Clan · 05-09-2008, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ruff

The EU version of the 18"s, the 260s, with the graphite and thicker looking center area look worlds sportier than the "satin" or grey 18" 219 US versions. If I could get the 260s I would choose them over the 19s based on looks alone.

Any pics ruff?

osteome · 10-19-2008, 03:54 AM

BUMP.

Any pics of the color combo?

Speedtrap · 10-19-2008, 05:03 PM

Congrats man..I love the bamboo interior as I have one myself with IB exterior

addy85 · 10-19-2008, 06:55 PM

still no pics, gay

mPlasticDesign · 10-19-2008, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 3_for_the_money

I think this combo looks HOT! Points for being different!

dawgdog · 10-19-2008, 08:00 PM

Love the combination. I am surprised how nice the Anthracite wood looks as well. In Europe you see lots of silver BMWs with beige interiors. Takes some courage to be different, but I for one think it will be stunning.

Deda · 10-20-2008, 05:10 AM

fine combo!

osteome · 10-28-2008, 02:11 PM

Still would like to see pics.......

05-05-2008, 09:35 PM	#24
Paladin906 Private First Class 10 Rep 130 Posts Drives: BMW 330i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (0)	I'm with you. I also need a luxury sedan look that drives sporty. First of all not many colors offered on the e90 to begin with, but I went with SSII, Blue-Gray, 19"'s and Silver leather. Congratulations.
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05-05-2008, 10:22 PM	#25
JEllis Major General 532 Rep 5,498 Posts Drives: E36 M3, E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth iTrader: (4)	hmmm....interesting stuff __________________ Instagram: jellismotorwerks
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05-06-2008, 10:26 AM	#26
ersin Brigadier General 126 Rep 4,144 Posts Drives: 17 YMB F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	Nice looking pics. I like the BB/wood interior but would prefer the silver/CF leather for this exterior color. I think the BB/wood looks better on Jerez or IB. But that's just IMHO. Get what you like. Congrats. Glad to see someone who has really wanted a BMW, worked hard and finally earned their just rewards with, in my opinion, BMW's best. __________________ 2017 F80 YMB.
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05-06-2008, 01:44 PM	#27
SHADY1 Hamann M3 Fan 298 Rep 2,885 Posts Drives: E92 M3 & F10 M5 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Killeen, Texas iTrader: (6) Garage List 2013 BMW M5 [0.00] 2008 E92 M3 Coupe [8.14]	Congrats on your M3 order I know how it feels to work hard bust your behind to save enough money to get this car. I am on the same boat working hard to be able to afford and get this car. enjoy your M3 when you get it. __________________ JZB,6MT, My mods 360 Forged 20inch wheels,VF650 Supercharger custom tuned,ARH Long Tube Headers,Hamann CF roof spoiler,H&R springs,CF grills,Hamann rear trunk spoiler,Hamann Side Skirts, ARKYM full CF bumper, Gintani Race exhaust, ARH X-pipe catless,RPI scoops,AA SSK, Arkym CF Double Sided Vented Hood,
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05-06-2008, 02:08 PM	#28
3_for_the_money New Member 4 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan SSII/Ext.Bamboo Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	I got it yesterday!! I will post pics tomorrow after I pick it back up from the dealer. I just had to take it home for at least one day before letting them detail it and tint the windows. 35% on all windows. The color combo is so clean. Very crispy with the silver and beige. The anthracite is nothing like I expected. It's kind of spotty...but the beige leather makes a nice transition to the black dash with the anthracite between the two colors. This car is a monster. It's true that words don't describe the driving experience. The suspension is so right on. This car feels twice as wide as it really is. So much girth to the throttle even in "normal". I have not really played with the M-Dynamic settings yet. Just a couple of times through some curves, but nothing acceleration related. The growl of this machine is for the demented. I was walking back into the office here at work after joyriding and I actually made a growling sound walking up the steps. I laughed to myself and made sure noone else heard or saw me! Anyway...I really have a problem with being obsessed with the M3. I thought maybe it would go away once the wait was over...but unfortunately it's gotten worse (or better, depending on how you look at it). -3_for_the_money
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05-06-2008, 02:26 PM	#29
Sedan_Clan Law Enforcer 25085 Rep 22,282 Posts Drives: '22 Chalk Gray Porsche C2S Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ..in your rearview!!! iTrader: (26)	Congrats! Looking forward to pics bro.
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05-07-2008, 02:57 AM	#30
E90330iS Major General 143 Rep 6,333 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arcadia, California iTrader: (56) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	love the interior __________________ 2017 BMW M4 DCT Lease Transfer: https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...8#post23736398
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05-07-2008, 11:21 AM	#31
mtsound Enlisted Member 0 Rep 32 Posts Drives: E90 M3 SSII Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Johnstown iTrader: (0)	3 for the money, i am happy for you that you will get your car soon, I spoke with my CA and the car is in the atlantic somewhere. Post some pics when you get it. I cant wait to see how it nice it will look.
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05-09-2008, 09:45 AM	#33
ruff Conspicuous consumption 99 Rep 1,183 Posts Drives: 987 S .2, Lemond Zurich Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The mountains of Utah iTrader: (0)	The EU version of the 18"s, the 260s, with the graphite and thicker looking center area look worlds sportier than the "satin" or grey 18" 219 US versions. If I could get the 260s I would choose them over the 19s based on looks alone.
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10-19-2008, 03:54 AM	#35
osteome Major 195 Rep 1,275 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Germany iTrader: (4)	BUMP. Any pics of the color combo?
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10-19-2008, 05:03 PM	#36
Speedtrap Lieutenant Colonel 57 Rep 1,798 Posts Drives: A very fast car :) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Congrats man..I love the bamboo interior as I have one myself with IB exterior
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10-19-2008, 06:55 PM	#37
addy85 Got beef? 138 Rep 3,646 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Arlington Texas iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	still no pics, gay __________________ Special Thanks to AU335
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10-19-2008, 08:00 PM	#39
dawgdog Colonel 148 Rep 2,278 Posts Drives: 2015 M3, 2016 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle, Wa. iTrader: (0)	Love the combination. I am surprised how nice the Anthracite wood looks as well. In Europe you see lots of silver BMWs with beige interiors. Takes some courage to be different, but I for one think it will be stunning. __________________ 2015 f80 M3, 2016 GT3
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10-20-2008, 05:10 AM	#40
Deda Major General 564 Rep 7,034 Posts Drives: BMW M5 comp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	fine combo!
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10-28-2008, 02:11 PM	#41
osteome Major 195 Rep 1,275 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Germany iTrader: (4)	Still would like to see pics.......
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