Meet my new 2009 M3 Sedan Jerez Black

Roadkiller · 12-06-2008, 11:57 AM

Hello everyone. My first post. Let me say I've been stalking this forum for some time now and the knowledge I've gain from everyone here helped me tremendously.

Specs:
• Carbon Trim
• DCT
• 19s
• Premium Pkg
• Tech Pkg (new iDrive)
• Premium Sound
• Heated seats
• Moonroof
• BMW Assist
• 1 Yr Satellite Radio
• M floor mats and winter mats

Mods:
• Clear bra
• 35% tint (not dark enough but its MA law)
• Picked up V1

Future Mods:
• Bumperplugs (Forgot to tell CA no plates on front) ☹
• Exhaust (not sure what brand yet)
• Black grille
• Reflector removal
• Recommendations?

Well, here she is (pictures 1 - 5) my 2009 M3 Sedan Jerez Black. Paid $1,400 over invoice. Sorry for the quality of the iPhone pics.

6th picture: noticed the RPM limits you to 6500 during cold start up. After a few minutes, it slid down to 8500.

7th picture: Friendly reminder on the windshield. Yep, will obey.

8th picture: Will need these “free” rubber mats during the crappy weather.

9th picture: M parked at the mall…yep, out in the middle of nowhere. Had to walk quite a distance to get to mall….worth it to avoid dents.

10th picture: Gotta thank my lovely lady for her support and listening to my rant about this forum and the M. I think we’ll both have a great holiday season this year.

I have 250 miles on the car and currently getting 16.6 MPG. I’ve been challenged twice already. Once by a wreckless driver in a 330ci. The guy pulled up next to me, then behind me, then next to me again before pulling off. He was in front of me the whole time switching lanes as I did. He did a quick offramp from the far left lane when he realized I was not interested. The second time I was challenged by a Jeep SRT8. I just let them blow by me and will not be tempted….but wait until 1500 miles

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Premium sound is better than I thought it would be. You definitely have to go into settings and play with the tone/EQ to get it where you want it. But hell, how much music do you need while on the road? You can play 6 CDs, connect an iPod, and rip to the internal hard drive

I love the new iDrive but it will take some getting use to.

DCT:

Yep, got the same issues as everyone else.

I’ve been driving in D just to make sure I’m not tempted to run the car and I gotta tell you, it sucks when it stalls. I try to overcompensate but it just doesn’t feel right. I plan to call CA on Monday to address the software upgrade. I also noticed that even though I go from R to D, the car shifts immediate into S. It also shifts to S after pressing the M button. No big deal, just something to mention.

Lastly, this car is a beast and I believe its evil

I can’t tell you how many times I found myself at 85 entering the freeway….without putting forth any effort. OMG….I know I have court / jail time in my future

Hopefully the V1 will be worth its weight in gold.

See you on the road,

Tim

BMWPower06 · 12-06-2008, 01:19 PM

Congrats, Nice Car!!!

Jammin Jason · 12-06-2008, 01:32 PM

congrats with your new m3

Speedtrap · 12-06-2008, 01:37 PM

COngrats and enjoy the car

MJC///M3 · 12-06-2008, 01:42 PM

congrats on the new M3

wawa19 · 12-06-2008, 01:49 PM

congrats on the new M3

Deda · 12-06-2008, 01:50 PM

congrats.nice ride!

FrenchBoy · 12-06-2008, 03:20 PM

A beauty. I bought my '01 325Ci at Herb Chambers on Comm. Ave. Memories ;-)

labelexec · 12-06-2008, 04:07 PM

Yikes! 189 miles on the odometer. That's a lot of test drives

boostedtwin · 12-06-2008, 04:25 PM

Why did you pay over invoice? Everyone is giving discounts on the M's.

masmole · 12-06-2008, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by boostedtwin

Why did you pay over invoice? Everyone is giving discounts on the M's.

If he paid $1400 over invoice that means he paid under MSRP meaning he got a decent discount. Dealer has to make money too.

masmole · 12-06-2008, 04:38 PM

Nice car, congrats! And LOL @ the Zales bag!! Did you also get the wife/gf a nice consolation prize to validate the M3 purchase?

endofanera7 · 12-06-2008, 04:39 PM

Nice choice of color! Now get proper photos!

michaeldorian · 12-06-2008, 04:54 PM

Congrats on the new ride! The 2009 iDrive system is such an huge improvement.

miktrebla09 · 12-06-2008, 04:57 PM

Congrats! My friend Ken is the sales manager at Herb CHambers. Did you speak to him during the deal?

gnomedll · 12-06-2008, 05:57 PM

Congrat. Nice color & options.

Zed · 12-06-2008, 08:14 PM

Same combo I have. You will love it.

First mod... get that dealer sticker off the back!

I simply cannot believe dealers put crap like that on cars. So lame of them. Sweet ride though, congrats!

torredresen · 12-07-2008, 03:35 AM

Congrats on the new ride man!

Big Windy · 12-07-2008, 08:17 AM

189 miles is a used car. Damn.

That Herb Chambers decal is bad too, did you take it off? I hate when dealers put that crap on.

Congrats on the car!

jamesisel · 12-07-2008, 08:31 AM

Congrats! Nice color!

inmotion · 12-07-2008, 10:03 AM

Congrats and enjoy. Do follow break in procedures.

jgorman13 · 12-07-2008, 10:14 AM

I dont really get the Jerez Black color. Its got blue in it right? yet people order it with red leather? (sounds a bit weird)

12-06-2008, 11:57 AM	#1
Roadkiller Philosophiae Doctor 208 Rep 873 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 BSM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In front of you! iTrader: (0)	Meet my new 2009 M3 Sedan Jerez Black Hello everyone. My first post. Let me say I've been stalking this forum for some time now and the knowledge I've gain from everyone here helped me tremendously. Specs: • Carbon Trim • DCT • 19s • Premium Pkg • Tech Pkg (new iDrive) • Premium Sound • Heated seats • Moonroof • BMW Assist • 1 Yr Satellite Radio • M floor mats and winter mats Mods: • Clear bra • 35% tint (not dark enough but its MA law) • Picked up V1 Future Mods: • Bumperplugs (Forgot to tell CA no plates on front) ☹ • Exhaust (not sure what brand yet) • Black grille • Reflector removal • Recommendations? Well, here she is (pictures 1 - 5) my 2009 M3 Sedan Jerez Black. Paid $1,400 over invoice. Sorry for the quality of the iPhone pics. 6th picture: noticed the RPM limits you to 6500 during cold start up. After a few minutes, it slid down to 8500. 7th picture: Friendly reminder on the windshield. Yep, will obey. 8th picture: Will need these “free” rubber mats during the crappy weather. 9th picture: M parked at the mall…yep, out in the middle of nowhere. Had to walk quite a distance to get to mall….worth it to avoid dents. 10th picture: Gotta thank my lovely lady for her support and listening to my rant about this forum and the M. I think we’ll both have a great holiday season this year. I have 250 miles on the car and currently getting 16.6 MPG. I’ve been challenged twice already. Once by a wreckless driver in a 330ci. The guy pulled up next to me, then behind me, then next to me again before pulling off. He was in front of me the whole time switching lanes as I did. He did a quick offramp from the far left lane when he realized I was not interested. The second time I was challenged by a Jeep SRT8. I just let them blow by me and will not be tempted….but wait until 1500 miles : Premium sound is better than I thought it would be. You definitely have to go into settings and play with the tone/EQ to get it where you want it. But hell, how much music do you need while on the road? You can play 6 CDs, connect an iPod, and rip to the internal hard drive I love the new iDrive but it will take some getting use to. DCT: Yep, got the same issues as everyone else. I’ve been driving in D just to make sure I’m not tempted to run the car and I gotta tell you, it sucks when it stalls. I try to overcompensate but it just doesn’t feel right. I plan to call CA on Monday to address the software upgrade. I also noticed that even though I go from R to D, the car shifts immediate into S. It also shifts to S after pressing the M button. No big deal, just something to mention. Lastly, this car is a beast and I believe its evil I can’t tell you how many times I found myself at 85 entering the freeway….without putting forth any effort. OMG….I know I have court / jail time in my future Hopefully the V1 will be worth its weight in gold. See you on the road, Tim Attached Images
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Zed Replicant 8 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 E90 DCT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Same combo I have. You will love it. First mod... get that dealer sticker off the back! I simply cannot believe dealers put crap like that on cars. So lame of them. Sweet ride though, congrats!
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Big Windy Major General 152 Rep 5,124 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	189 miles is a used car. Damn. That Herb Chambers decal is bad too, did you take it off? I hate when dealers put that crap on. Congrats on the car!
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jgorman13 Lieutenant 25 Rep 528 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 3.0i, 2008 C300 Sport Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I dont really get the Jerez Black color. Its got blue in it right? yet people order it with red leather? (sounds a bit weird)
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