Quick Intro

bkfastwagon · 03-20-2018, 03:03 PM

I posted while back when I was going back and forth between a coupe and a sedan. I decided to go with the coupe as it had much lower mileage (16k vs 50k) and I don't particularly need a 4 door car.

I apologize as I don't have good pics of the car, plus the car is filthy as it has been through the New England winter (apparently not over yet).

It is a 2012 e92 ZCP DCT, one owner, clean carfax car with only 16k miles which I pretty much bought sight unseen. I immediately took it to a BMW dealer for service hx and also to get an oil change. The PO barely drove it but kept up with maintenance. I then took it to a reputable independent BMW shop and had a "post" purchase inspection. I was told by the shop that this was one of the cleanest sample they've seen.

I've been fortunate to have had owned or driven various performance cars, including F80 M3 which I owned for 6 months in 2015. It was my first M car and I had very high expectations for it. Unfortunately, it fell short on many aspects and I thought I would never go back to an M. I have been enjoying my 2017 lightly modified Golf R which I still love, and decided to give BMW another try. I prefer the shape of e90 over e92 overall, but went for less mileage, better condition. I do wonder if I should've waited for a low mileage e90.

Does anyone have more than one e9x in his/her garage? Does it even make sense (probably not)?

xander_g · 03-20-2018, 03:27 PM

Congrats and post pics!

eatsleepboost · 03-20-2018, 03:27 PM

Welcome. Where in Boston are you? I am just north of the city.

There are a few members that have multiple e9x m3's. I believe most have a e93 vert and either a coup or sedan though.

Yea the winter here won't quit that for sure. What color is the car? Any mods?

Gbiz · 03-20-2018, 03:46 PM

Congrats on the new ///M! And yes, these nor'easters and winter need to STOP!

Helmsman · 03-20-2018, 04:33 PM

Welcome and congrats to the car! Love my Sedan but I'd definitely do the same as you and pick the lower mileage/better shape Coupe. And if no need for the 4 doors, you'll learn to love in no time.

bkfastwagon · 03-20-2018, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by eatsleepboost

Welcome. Where in Boston are you? I am just north of the city.

There are a few members that have multiple e9x m3's. I believe most have a e93 vert and either a coup or sedan though.

Yea the winter here won't quit that for sure. What color is the car? Any mods?

It's black on black. No mods yet. I am near Museum of Science.

///Mbitions · 03-21-2018, 06:54 AM

Welcome fellow New Englander! It’s def been a shit winter, pics when you’re ready though.

DSilk · 03-21-2018, 07:15 AM

Welcome.

Transfer · 03-21-2018, 01:17 PM

Nice! I'm doing almost the same thing with my purchase. 2012 E92 ZCP with 36k miles arriving here in about 3 weeks. This is a Carmax car so only on the hook for $1k transfer fee if it's a dud. I saw a ton of photos and checked Carfax but haven't seen it in person. Planning to go straight to dealer as well for records and oil change then post inspection also. Glad it worked out for you!

SDPLV · 03-21-2018, 03:42 PM

If it wasn't for my kid, I would probably be in an E46 M3 since the 4 door thing is why I wanted to switch cars. I'm glad my kid came along or I may not have ever got in the S65.

EJT86 · 03-21-2018, 04:11 PM

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Welcome fellow New Englander! It’s def been a shit winter, pics when you’re ready though.

It’s been a decent winter just March sucked

EJT86 · 03-21-2018, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SDPLV

If it wasn't for my kid, I would probably be in an E46 M3 since the 4 door thing is why I wanted to switch cars. I'm glad my kid came along or I may not have ever got in the S65.

If it wasn’t for my kids I’d be a millionaire pro athlete and dating super models...
But hey I do have an M car so...

94jedi · 03-21-2018, 04:16 PM

Welcome and congrats!!!

timothy2001 · 03-21-2018, 06:40 PM

Welcome to the club, what will your first mod be and dude, you must post pics of your M3.

BOOF-M3 · 03-21-2018, 09:20 PM

No one would dare own two M3's.

EJT86 · 03-22-2018, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BOOF-M3

No one would dare own two M3's.

Just need to buy a black E90 now

BOOF-M3 · 03-22-2018, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by EJT86

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Originally Posted by BOOF-M3

No one would dare own two M3's.

Just need to buy a black E90 now

Melbourne Red for me.

Iyzmi · 03-22-2018, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BOOF-M3

Melbourne Red for me.

Melbourne Red, Interlagos Blue, and Le Mans Blue are all acceptable options. Black BMWs are boring.

spazzyfry123 · 03-22-2018, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Iyzmi

Melbourne Red, Interlagos Blue, and Le Mans Blue are all acceptable options. Black BMWs are boring.

I hate black BMWs!

Atmmac · 03-22-2018, 08:46 AM

Nice. At least the storm was a miss. You will be enjoying the warm weather soon.

EJT86 · 03-22-2018, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BOOF-M3

Melbourne Red for me.

cant be red because you have white and grey so the third has to be black

BOOF-M3 · 03-22-2018, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by EJT86

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Originally Posted by BOOF-M3

Melbourne Red for me.

cant be red because you have white and grey so the third has to be black

I hate it when you make sense.

03-20-2018, 03:03 PM	#1
bkfastwagon Second Lieutenant 191 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Quick Intro I posted while back when I was going back and forth between a coupe and a sedan. I decided to go with the coupe as it had much lower mileage (16k vs 50k) and I don't particularly need a 4 door car. I apologize as I don't have good pics of the car, plus the car is filthy as it has been through the New England winter (apparently not over yet). It is a 2012 e92 ZCP DCT, one owner, clean carfax car with only 16k miles which I pretty much bought sight unseen. I immediately took it to a BMW dealer for service hx and also to get an oil change. The PO barely drove it but kept up with maintenance. I then took it to a reputable independent BMW shop and had a "post" purchase inspection. I was told by the shop that this was one of the cleanest sample they've seen. I've been fortunate to have had owned or driven various performance cars, including F80 M3 which I owned for 6 months in 2015. It was my first M car and I had very high expectations for it. Unfortunately, it fell short on many aspects and I thought I would never go back to an M. I have been enjoying my 2017 lightly modified Golf R which I still love, and decided to give BMW another try. I prefer the shape of e90 over e92 overall, but went for less mileage, better condition. I do wonder if I should've waited for a low mileage e90. Does anyone have more than one e9x in his/her garage? Does it even make sense (probably not)?
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03-20-2018, 03:27 PM	#2
xander_g Major 1009 Rep 1,127 Posts Drives: G30 M550i Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2) Garage List 2018 BMW M550i Xdrive [0.00]	Congrats and post pics!
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03-20-2018, 03:27 PM	#3
eatsleepboost Captain 420 Rep 656 Posts Drives: Evo Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	Welcome. Where in Boston are you? I am just north of the city. There are a few members that have multiple e9x m3's. I believe most have a e93 vert and either a coup or sedan though. Yea the winter here won't quit that for sure. What color is the car? Any mods?
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03-20-2018, 03:46 PM	#4
Gbiz Fo Shizzle 77 Rep 500 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: . iTrader: (21)	Congrats on the new ///M! And yes, these nor'easters and winter need to STOP!
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03-20-2018, 04:33 PM	#5
Helmsman Major General 4470 Rep 7,113 Posts Drives: 2011 AW E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Stockholm, Sweden iTrader: (0)	Welcome and congrats to the car! Love my Sedan but I'd definitely do the same as you and pick the lower mileage/better shape Coupe. And if no need for the 4 doors, you'll learn to love in no time.
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03-21-2018, 06:54 AM	#7
///Mbitions First Lieutenant 136 Rep 304 Posts Drives: 11 e92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	Welcome fellow New Englander! It’s def been a shit winter, pics when you’re ready though.
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03-21-2018, 07:15 AM	#8
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03-21-2018, 01:17 PM	#9
Transfer Major General 5254 Rep 5,874 Posts Drives: Bronco Wildtrak, Tesla MYP Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Issaquah, WA iTrader: (1)	Nice! I'm doing almost the same thing with my purchase. 2012 E92 ZCP with 36k miles arriving here in about 3 weeks. This is a Carmax car so only on the hook for $1k transfer fee if it's a dud. I saw a ton of photos and checked Carfax but haven't seen it in person. Planning to go straight to dealer as well for records and oil change then post inspection also. Glad it worked out for you!
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03-21-2018, 03:42 PM	#10
SDPLV Major 493 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 DCT Silverstone II Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	If it wasn't for my kid, I would probably be in an E46 M3 since the 4 door thing is why I wanted to switch cars. I'm glad my kid came along or I may not have ever got in the S65. __________________ Current: 08 E90 M3 DCT SSII w/ BE RB Swap, H8 Lux 180s, MS Drop-in AF, CF spoiler, CF diffuser, OEM CF leather trim, CF DCT paddles, Custom DCT flatbottom wheel, MirrorTap 9500ix, RockAuto rotors, Hawk HPS pads, AMS ECU 93 Oct Map Tune, GTS DCT update, Slambo custom undertray
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03-21-2018, 04:16 PM	#13
94jedi Major 830 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Welcome and congrats!!! __________________ 2009 E92 M3 build thread: https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1754875 Follow me on IG - www.instagram.com/the_driven_enthusiast
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03-21-2018, 06:40 PM	#14
timothy2001 Major 850 Rep 1,181 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 6MT ZCP Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NE Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 M3 E92 [0.00]	Welcome to the club, what will your first mod be and dude, you must post pics of your M3.
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03-21-2018, 09:20 PM	#15
BOOF-M3 Brigadier General 4452 Rep 4,014 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Pasadena Florida iTrader: (1)	No one would dare own two M3's. Attached Images
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03-22-2018, 08:46 AM	#20
Atmmac New Member 14 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2013 e93 M3 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Nice. At least the storm was a miss. You will be enjoying the warm weather soon.
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