Some Lime Rock Photos

[tha_good_life]

Originally Posted by Hothonda

In the 1st month of ownership and 1K miles, the M3 has exceeded all my expectations.

Can't leave it alone...

I noticed that you have PNW on your location. Are you from the Seattle area? Sweet ride btw.

[Hothonda]

Originally Posted by bape_sta206

I noticed that you have PNW on your location. Are you from the Seattle area? Sweet ride btw.

Just outside of Seattle.....any M3 get togethers soon - I mean if (when) it ever stops raining !

[Endless619]

Originally Posted by Hothonda

Add XM/Sirius Sat, Black Grills, Pedals + out here 9.8% sales tax not including license & registration fee's....

You do the math for a genuine Lime Rock.

OR you can have the following cars easily for what you just paid for a 3 series:

Audi R8
Lamborghini Gallardo
Ferrari F360
Ferrari F430 (higher mileage)

Hmmm do the math now. lol Dont get me wrong I am a modified E92 M3 owner as well but with that type of money I would have opted for a better car.

[Buschy]

Originally Posted by Endless619

OR you can have the following cars easily for what you just paid for a 3 series:

Audi R8
Lamborghini Gallardo
Ferrari F360
Ferrari F430 (higher mileage)

Hmmm do the math now. lol Dont get me wrong I am a modified E92 M3 owner as well but with that type of money I would have opted for a better car.

To each his own but I Personally don't see those cars you listed as "better" cars them a brand new v8 m3.
Yeah they are Cool and I would take them. But a few years old and with mileage compared to a brand new car. Nah.

[Hothonda]

Originally Posted by Endless619

OR you can have the following cars easily for what you just paid for a 3 series:

Audi R8
Lamborghini Gallardo
Ferrari F360
Ferrari F430 (higher mileage)

Hmmm do the math now. lol Dont get me wrong I am a modified E92 M3 owner as well but with that type of money I would have opted for a better car.

Geeze...what's up with the naysayers anyway? Tough crowd.

I read the LRP edition cars can be had for around $70K "even $80K that's not $100K"; can buy an AMG Black; A GTR Black; People don't pay what you think they pay; Would have opted for a better car blah, blah, blah

I posted photos for others & I enjoy re-looking at them. Yes, you could build the car from the factory, but it wouldn't say Lime Rock on the Monroney. There are only 200 of the real deal. Important...only to me & the 4 people who tried to buy this car after it was sold huh? BMW must be doing something right. Hey the paint, exhaust ,carbon stuff & steering wheel that's part of the package approaches if not exceeds w/install the $10K cost.

Additionally, I believe the 6 or so LRP's that came to the Pacific NW are all sold.

If you can - go out and buy a few for $500 over- at some point you'll be glad you did I think. In the meantime I'm watching what others are doing with their project cars for ideas.

Regardless, these (this) M3's are worth every penny to me.

Thanks!

[Rhoron24]

^ well said..

[mkPOTO]

very nice, color is amazin!

[keno]

Originally Posted by Endless619

OR you can have the following cars easily for what you just paid for a 3 series:

Audi R8
Lamborghini Gallardo
Ferrari F360
Ferrari F430 (higher mileage)

Hmmm do the math now. lol Dont get me wrong I am a modified E92 M3 owner as well but with that type of money I would have opted for a better car.

lol at comparing a brand NEW car to used Italian cars ( get ready for 80K in maintenance/repairs)

[tha_good_life]

Originally Posted by Hothonda

Just outside of Seattle.....any M3 get togethers soon - I mean if (when) it ever stops raining !

Nice! What city? The only time I've seen a gather is for the Griot's Garage ///M Day and BMWCCA Annual Concours.

Welcome to the board. Can't wait to see your car one day.

[Gear Grinder]

Very Cool! I saw this edition at the local dealer. I love that steering wheel they come with. I saw on EBAY they have the alcantara steering wheel trim piece available. A question I have is the number plaque says one of 200. Why doesn't it say 87 of 200 or 142 of 200 for example?

Keep the shiny side up!

[Lorde]

Originally Posted by rjd598

In surprised at how many forum members have picked up lime rock editions

///Marketing.

I hear the LRPs are faster than all of the ZCP cars.

[IMG]

Love it .

[rjd598]

Originally Posted by Snig

///Marketing.

I hear the LRPs are faster than all of the ZCP cars.

40hp I hear from inside sources

[Alen E90]

she looks stunninggggg

[Hothonda]

Originally Posted by Gear Grinder

A question I have is the number plaque says one of 200. Why doesn't it say 87 of 200 or 142 of 200 for example?

I was a somewhat surprised by the generic "one of 200" plaque v individual too.

The explanation from BMW corporate was that they didn't want aftermarket resale value to be dependent on a specific number - hence "one of 200".

My former "Zanardi" lightweight NSX was one of 50 cars in 1999 - a plaque between the seats was individually engraved & numbered -#17 was mine. (Quality Zanardi's today command
about a 20%- 30% premium over same year NSX's - now one of the most sought after models)

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Here's some info from BMW on the cars:

The M3 Lime Rock Park Edition Coupe is positioned as a classic, basic Driving Machine with excellent value, and the base MSRP includes the following:
• M3 Coupe, MY13
• Fire Orange exterior paint from BMW Individual
• Competition Package (ZCP) with Style 359M silver 19” wheels
• Anthracite and Black cloth manual-adjustment seats with Nappa Leather trim
• Inconel / titanium exhaust muffler
• Carbon fiber front chin splitters
• Carbon fiber rear deck spoiler (requires 326 rear spoiler delete)
• Anthracite Alcantara steering wheel with flat-bottom design and blue index stripe
• 6-speed manual transmission
• Carbon fiber roof panel
• (4MY) Carbon leather trim

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Optional equipment may be specified during a brief window of time via fax-in vehicle change form, which will be provided to dealers by Automotive Sales in the coming days. This process is similar to HEA programs for other vehicles. We ask that dealers only submit 1 change form per vehicle to avoid confusion and change-order requests.
• (ZPP) Premium Package
• (ZCW) Cold Weather Package
• (609) Navigation System
• (2MK) M-DCT Transmission
• (322) Comfort Access
• (415) Power Rear Sunshade
• (494) Heated Front Seats
• (507) Rear Park Distance Control
• (5AC) Automatic High Beams
• (655) Satellite Radio with 1-year subscription
• (6NR) BMW Apps
• (752) BMW Individual Enhanced Premium Sound
• Limited availability: Black Wheels (Competition Package, Style 359M)

UNAVAILABLE EQUIPMENT
• Moonroof
• Non-black interior color
• Change of interior trim (4MZ, etc.)

DISTRIBUTION NOTES
• 200 units to be produced in total.
• European Delivery and Performance Center Delivery are not available.
• National Automotive Sales will send distribution notifications next week.
• No dealer receives more than one unit.
• Customers may not request a specific VIN or build number

[edu09]

Originally Posted by rjd598

40hp I hear from inside sources

where do you get the additional 40hp from??

[M3forMe]

Op, congrats. I would have bought the car if not for it being my DD. I love the orange and all the added coolness.

Enjoy your ride, don't over mod the exterior. Looks awesome the way it is.

[Hothonda]

Originally Posted by M3forMe

Op, congrats. I would have bought the car if not for it being my DD. I love the orange and all the added coolness.

Enjoy your ride, don't over mod the exterior. Looks awesome the way it is.

Thanks..... too much time in the garage right now. We are in the rain w/intermittent showers (same as rain) part of the year in WA State.

Today there was a brief exception:

[ortho281]

Congrats! Nice pics. The fire Orange is definately a head turner. Enjoy!

[991brothers]

Originally Posted by edu09

where do you get the additional 40hp from??

i think hes joking

[roastbeef]

one thing that is not debatable- its a great looking car!

[lorinzo]

Beautiful!
Saw one in person in the McKenna BMW showroom last Friday.