Launch Car in Houston

gmantx · 03-06-2008, 07:26 PM

There is a launch sedan at advantage in midtown. Supposively one in the woodlands too. The advantage one can be viewed first thing tomorrow

Samifumi · 03-06-2008, 07:44 PM

This one was put on the showroom floor tonight in Beaumont. They also have a Silverstone II Sedan with Fox Red Novillo Extended. Both of them look great in person. I was really impressed, so much so, I believe I am putting down the deposit on Sat.

M2381 · 03-06-2008, 07:53 PM

First time seeing someone order a red one

gmantx · 03-06-2008, 07:53 PM

Have any more pictures of the MR? I am considering that color? THat one must have a sunroof also?

Epacy · 03-06-2008, 07:55 PM

More pics of the BB please.

Samifumi · 03-06-2008, 08:08 PM

Sorry that I do not have more pictures of the Beige Interior. I do have some more mobile phone pictures of the Melbourne Red under the dealership lights. This one was loaded and priced at $69k+. It had the Novillo Extended, the Premium Sound, obviously the 19" wheels, Technology, Premium, and Cold Weather Packages.

I was on the fence about buying the M3 vs the 335i. After seeing it today, I'm leaning towards the M3, probably with the M-DCT when it is made available.

monsta · 03-06-2008, 09:04 PM

MR is a beautiful color, tons of people are scared of it, but once you see it in person you see its beauty...

///MML · 03-06-2008, 09:21 PM

red with tan

RandyB · 03-06-2008, 09:53 PM

I have never seen a color look so different in every picture of it. It looks great in the showroom but not so much outside. If it wasn't metallic, I would consider it.

skierman64 · 03-06-2008, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samifumi

I was on the fence about buying the M3 vs the 335i. After seeing it today, I'm leaning towards the M3, probably with the M-DCT when it is made available.

DCT is available now in the coupe, mine rolls off the assembly line tomorrow, 3/7.

Samifumi · 03-07-2008, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by skierman64

DCT is available now in the coupe, mine rolls off the assembly line tomorrow, 3/7.

That's what I thought, but the manager told me otherwise. I thought for sure it wouldn't be on the configurator if it weren't available right away. No worries, I'll talk to him about it on Saturday.

As for the Melbourne Red, I liked it, but not enough to buy it in red (and I frequently buy cars in red). I am not sure if it's because I am coming off an Electric Red 330ci, or if I don't like the metallic in the Melbourne Red, but I am leaning towards a less flashy color. If Imola was still available, I can't say I wouldnt be interested though.

skierman64 · 03-07-2008, 08:08 AM

For me, I don't like the attention that red attracts. Sometimes its the expensive type of attention.

monsta · 03-07-2008, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///MML

red with tan

are you serious? you obviously have never seen a Ferrari with the same color combo, I'm sure you have but if you say

to that then I know your definitely crazy

southlight · 03-07-2008, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monsta

are you serious? you obviously have never seen a Ferrari with the same color combo, I'm sure you have but if you say

to that then I know your definitely crazy

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, IMO beige interior is a no-go, no matter what car, no matter what exterior color. Am I crazy?

Best regards, south

LSUM3 · 03-07-2008, 11:25 AM

My dealer just got the same red / beige combo car. I just got a quick look at it yesterday and the red looked really nice but I did not care for the beige at all.....I am awaiting my CA's call right now for a test drive, they are finishing up the prep work. I am fired up!!!!!!!!

Rovman · 03-07-2008, 02:08 PM

I just test drove the same color combo car Lafayette, La. Looked pretty nice. The car is pretty loaded. It is not sold, so anyone in the local Louisiana area if you are looking for a sunroof coupe. Moss Motors has one available now. MSRP is 69,??? Man, I have about 3 more weeks before my sedan will be in. It cannot come soon enough.

gmantx · 03-08-2008, 08:19 AM

I drove the SS FR sedan at advantage midtown. Met my lofty expectations, and here are a few notes:

Engine noise on this car is much less than the E46, but exhaust note is much louder. Part of this is due to observing the 5k rpm restriction for break-in

SS has a pink glare to it in certain light angles

The clutch is much lighter than an E46, drove without as much effort

Even observing 5k rpm limit, acceleration is still awesome!

FR interior is very very nice!

Keto · 03-08-2008, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southlight

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, IMO beige interior is a no-go, no matter what car, no matter what exterior color. Am I crazy?

Best regards, south

I am hurt you didn't chime in on my thread south as in it my wife sums beige up best -- "ugh no."

03-06-2008, 07:26 PM	#1
gmantx New Member 6 Rep 24 Posts Drives: tacoma Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Launch Car in Houston There is a launch sedan at advantage in midtown. Supposively one in the woodlands too. The advantage one can be viewed first thing tomorrow
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Samifumi Private First Class 6 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nederland, Texas iTrader: (0)	Sucks to live in the big city sometimes. This one was put on the showroom floor tonight in Beaumont. They also have a Silverstone II Sedan with Fox Red Novillo Extended. Both of them look great in person. I was really impressed, so much so, I believe I am putting down the deposit on Sat. Attached Images Last edited by Samifumi; 03-06-2008 at 08:14 PM..
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M2381 Major 32 Rep 1,286 Posts Drives: E92 M3, GTI Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	First time seeing someone order a red one
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Samifumi Private First Class 6 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nederland, Texas iTrader: (0)	Sorry that I do not have more pictures of the Beige Interior. I do have some more mobile phone pictures of the Melbourne Red under the dealership lights. This one was loaded and priced at $69k+. It had the Novillo Extended, the Premium Sound, obviously the 19" wheels, Technology, Premium, and Cold Weather Packages. I was on the fence about buying the M3 vs the 335i. After seeing it today, I'm leaning towards the M3, probably with the M-DCT when it is made available. Attached Images
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RandyB Lieutenant Colonel 20 Rep 1,504 Posts Drives: '03 330i, '09 M3 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I have never seen a color look so different in every picture of it. It looks great in the showroom but not so much outside. If it wasn't metallic, I would consider it.
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LSUM3 New Member 1 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 06 Supercharged H2 SUT,M3 soon Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (0)	My dealer just got the same red / beige combo car. I just got a quick look at it yesterday and the red looked really nice but I did not care for the beige at all.....I am awaiting my CA's call right now for a test drive, they are finishing up the prep work. I am fired up!!!!!!!! __________________ LSUM3 (this summer) Alpine White Black Novillo Extended Leather,Carbon Leather interior trim, Premium Package Technology Package ,19" Forged and polished Double Spoke wheels ,M Double-clutch, Enhanced Premium Sound ,iPod and USB adapter, Satellite radio
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Rovman Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 11 BMW 1M Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lafayette,La. iTrader: (0)	I just test drove the same color combo car Lafayette, La. Looked pretty nice. The car is pretty loaded. It is not sold, so anyone in the local Louisiana area if you are looking for a sunroof coupe. Moss Motors has one available now. MSRP is 69,??? Man, I have about 3 more weeks before my sedan will be in. It cannot come soon enough. __________________ 19’ 330i M-sport (daily) 18' BMW M2 (gone) 16' Porsche GT4 (track car/weekend) 11' BMW 1M 15' Mercedes GL 350 (wife's daily)
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gmantx New Member 6 Rep 24 Posts Drives: tacoma Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	I drove the SS FR sedan at advantage midtown. Met my lofty expectations, and here are a few notes: Engine noise on this car is much less than the E46, but exhaust note is much louder. Part of this is due to observing the 5k rpm restriction for break-in SS has a pink glare to it in certain light angles The clutch is much lighter than an E46, drove without as much effort Even observing 5k rpm limit, acceleration is still awesome! FR interior is very very nice!
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