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Alpine, is it that time of a month again for you? Go grab a midol and a tampon, and stfu.
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02-04-2011, 08:13 AM | #156 |
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+1 Or some other misfortune. ALPINE has always been a little hard edged in my experience, but not completely irrational like this. This post just defies all reason. Can't imagine a rational explanation for a BMW salesman to go on record like that being so hostile toward a clearly very enthusiastic BMW customer. He's gotta be under big stress.
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02-05-2011, 01:56 AM | #157 |
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Excellent write up!!!!! I read from start to finish, and made me feel as if I was actually there with you! Very well written, thanks for sharing you experience!!!
Btw your car is so freakin hot!!! That color Combo is original and stunning to say the least!!! Congrats.
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02-05-2011, 10:53 AM | #158 | |
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I am crazy about keeping my car clean aslo but I dont get to the point of where I sound like a crazy person because of it. Look around you in the world and realize how insignificant you are (as well as I am am) and espically how insignifact your car and car purchase is. Its not just you and I maybe went overboard on you without really knowing you as a person which I do apologize for but I am just so tired of seeing people get caught up in worry about minor things when there is so much real stuff going on in most people lives. I guess your lucky because you dont have any issues or stress in your life apparently because you have made this car create that in your life. Its one thing to be anal its another to be obseesive about an inaniment object like you are IN MY OPINION. I love your car and what you have dont to it and as an entusiast I applaud what you have done because to me eveything was done right and it looks awseome. I was to harsh and did sound like an ahole and for that I apologize. I just want you to realize that yo may be a going a little overboard about a European Delivery M3. Its more of just the attitude in the way you write about your experiences that was the put off to me. I wish you the best with the car and hope it stays perfect and never gets scratched or in an accident but if it does you just need to breath relax and realize it reall is not a big deal.
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Great write up BTW...I never get tired of reading these ED threads and reminds me of my last one...love the color. |
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02-05-2011, 12:10 PM | #163 | |
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Mark’s M, nice write up. I enjoyed reading about your delivery and great color combo. |
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02-05-2011, 01:25 PM | #165 |
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I'm sorry Alpine but if any of your potential customers read these forums you may have lost sales due to your last few posts in this thread.
A lot of us on here are BIGTIME car enthusiasts to the point of going overboard on lots of stuff. For me my salesman was just as enthusiastic over my car as me. If you were the salesperson handling my sale and I read a post from you like this I would immediately call the dealer and ask for someone else to sell me my car. Like everyone else said so far, let this thread and all the bashing of Marks character go! You are making yourself look like an ass!!! |
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02-05-2011, 06:59 PM | #166 |
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Thanks again for the support and comments everyone, the story was meant to give people considering ED a lift. I guess you really have to know me to realize that I enjoy writing...and humour...both of which I tried to express in the write up. Yes, I'm anal - very anal. But I think most of you saw the humour in the good, the bad and the ugly that happened "over there". Pretty much what all of the ED posts I read before my trip did for me.
Alpine6spd...no hard feelings. You're a BMW guy so deep down you must be O.K. BTW, I have actually had alot of stress in my life. No doubt everyone on the forum has. To let the cat out of the bag (and I hope no one hates me for this), I was a police officer & supervisor for 32 years (one of the good guys I'm proud to say, treated people like I wanted to be treated...unless they shit all over me of course) and saw the worst of the worst and had to balance that against a normal family life. This ain't nothing in comparison to our brothers/sisters who serve in the military but most of us who have to deal with crap, day in and day out, need an escape. Which has been my family, my friends, my cars, this forum, its members and ones like it, the people that are car guys like me, etc, etc. Oh and my dogs of course. Do I put alot of value on these things? You bet. Can I make light of a really bad situation? Absolutely. Otherwise, I'd have probably had a heart atack long ago. So while I was still relatively young (ger), I retired and now teach policing for those who want to do it right. Less stress, pain in the ass sometimes but oh well. Just wish you'd have not judged me (or anyone else for that matter) for a tongue in cheek forum article. Again...I"m anal. But I had a blast on the trip and a blast writing it up. And would do it again. I've changed my mind and won't do it in someone else's car. It'll be my own. Oh and the amount of work my salesperson did for me??? I configured the car myself with the invaluable assistance of someone I now call a friend at BMW M. The salesperson here basically prepared the purchase order and took my money. Not too much trouble for the commission he received. Take care Alpine6spd - should I be driving through N.J. someday, maybe I'll drop by and change your opinion!! Mark Last edited by Mark's M; 02-05-2011 at 07:15 PM.. |
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02-06-2011, 10:10 AM | #170 | |
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If you don't like the customer, you shouldn't take their money. Even if you feel you're underpaid, once you get paid, you have the responsibility to conduct yourself appropriately.. and you wonder why things are the way they are Thanks for enlightening me, but I'd never buy another car from someone like you. Lesson learnt |
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02-18-2011, 02:05 PM | #172 |
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i can honestly say this is by far the best e9x m3 i have ever seen. mcb on rust brown is gorgeous. the ED must have been such a fun experience for an enthusiast like yourself. clearly you have great taste. i have an individual e46 m3 in estoril blue and it is nothing short of glorious. if u ever want to sell this car i will pay whatever you ask. seriously
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estoril vs mcb
its pretty close my take on it is that it has slightly less depth(mcb) but its a good reproduction and glad they finally did it and im VERY glad that you tried to order estoril but bummed bmw wont make it anymore no matter what. SAD....but your combo rust with that piano black it absolutely perfect. cherish it...dont get rid of it have it in your garage when you are 80 years old still. and if you get rid of it for the love of GOD sell it to ME!!!!
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Oh wow, what a treat seeing more of your pics. Thanks for that and your kind comments. An inspiration to keep mine as clean over the years as yours - it looks stunning!! And the colors are not as far off (at least in the pics) as I thought.
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09-23-2011, 02:06 PM | #176 |
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I have to tell you that this was one of the most enjoyable posts I have had the pleasure of reading. It was an M drivers, "Eat. Pray. Love" diary without the female empowerment. I am considering getting my wife's 535xi through ED. Thanks for all the info! from purchase to your door...how long does it take? Also if anyone is in the Metro DC/NOVA area, which dealership is the best for ED?
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