finally got my 2009 M3 :)

adamr · 07-21-2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by marwan

oops, what the hell!!! i got a "Transmission Failure" while i was cruising around today...is this common? bug? the only has 70km on it and already i'm getting "failure" messages? wtf?

lol ... i hope not, I certainly did not get that ... take it in to the dealer!!! .. hope u following the driving in instructions (sure u are, you had other ///Ms before)

darkphantom · 07-21-2008, 11:50 AM

hmmmmm, grats on the ride...and front PDC is only for non-US cars...sucks I don't know why they have it like that for the 3 series - I meant he M5/M6 get it here...

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Big Windy · 07-21-2008, 11:51 AM

totally sucks on the tranny failure. i'll bet parts are hard to come by and expensive in the UAE.

Leonidas · 07-21-2008, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by marwan

no, it's a 2009. We get he early productions here.

I had the same issue with the E46 M3, i bough my 2003 in summer 2002 and someone online couldn't believe it till i took a picture of the vin number.

Yep, I believe you since my '09 E92 M3 DCT just crossed the pond in a boat, should be delivered in about a week hopefully

I triple checked with the dealer about the MY and he did confirm it was an '09 model, not sure what the deal is but I'll let you all know once I get my hands on it and see it with my own eyes.

Big Windy · 07-21-2008, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Leonidas

Yep, I believe you since my '09 E92 M3 DCT just crossed the pond in a boat, should be delivered in about a week hopefully

I triple checked with the dealer about the MY and he did confirm it was an '09 model, not sure what the deal is but I'll let you all know once I get my hands on it and see it with my own eyes.

your dealer is lying to you. and your VIN will confirm that when you finally get your car.

marwan · 07-21-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by adamr

lol ... i hope not, I certainly did not get that ... take it in to the dealer!!! .. hope u following the driving in instructions (sure u are, you had other ///Ms before)

lol indeed!

yeah i know the break-in procedure, so i'm running in step by step. regarding the failure, i turned off the car, went for lunch, turned it back on and the "failure" message disappeared! i drove for approx 30km and the car was fine (knock on wood), for now everything is cool, and i hope it stays that way.

marwan · 07-21-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Windy

your dealer is lying to you. and your VIN will confirm that when you finally get your car.

wow, what is up with everyone here?

why is this '09 thing a issue? ...i got my vin number, what digits am i supposed to look at to confirm to you guys it's a 2009?

marwan · 07-21-2008, 01:21 PM

according to this page, the 10th digit is my year model:

http://www.autohausaz.com/bmw-auto-p...n-numbers.html

(vin removed due to privacy reasons)

10th digit is a "9", ie 2009....we can safely conclude it's a 2009 model, SO ARE YOU GUYS HAPPY NOW?

Leonidas · 07-21-2008, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by marwan

wow, what is up with everyone here?

why is this '09 thing a issue? ...i got my vin number, what digits am i supposed to look at to confirm to you guys it's a 2009?

I think it is the 10th character in the VIN number, should be a 9

EDIT: ok saw your previuos post, it is an 09 model then

marwan · 07-21-2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by zadam12

wrong crowd to lie to... we all know the 2009 doesnt come out until they close the factory in august and resume in september... try that shit somewhere else

happy now zadman12 ? ...you must be feeling pretty stupid now!

valeram · 07-21-2008, 01:33 PM

Wow. There must be some disconnect here between BMW and its customer/dealer. His built date was May 08 but he got an 09 (basing from VIN#). My build date was June 08 but I got an 08 (again basing from VIN#). I also noticed that the his VIN number is actually less than mine (the last 5 numbers).

!Xoible · 07-21-2008, 01:34 PM

mabrook

Big Windy · 07-21-2008, 01:36 PM

wow, now i am confused.

Voltigeur · 07-21-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Windy

wow, now i am confused.

Makes two of us - makes no sense.

marwan · 07-21-2008, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Mantis

mabrook

shukran!

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Originally Posted by valeram

Wow. There must be some disconnect here between BMW and its customer/dealer. His built date was May 08 but he got an 09 (basing from VIN#). My build date was June 08 but I got an 08 (again basing from VIN#). I also noticed that the his VIN number is actually less than mine (the last 5 numbers).

they must have different manufacturing lines and rules for different regions.

valeram · 07-21-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by marwan

shukran!

they must have different manufacturing lines and rules for different regions.

All 3 series are being built in Regensburg including M3. M3 engines are being built in Munich. M5/M6 are assembled in Dingolfing. It is also strange that BMW just recently decided on what upgrade they will have on 09 MY.

sayemthree · 07-21-2008, 02:13 PM

the stalling is to give you the real MT experience in a new car.

Sedan_Clan · 07-21-2008, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by marwan

happy now zadman12 ? ...you must be feeling pretty stupid now!

OWNED!

I am curious about your IDrive marwan. Any pics of your interface/center console area?

marwan · 07-21-2008, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

OWNED!

I am curious about your IDrive marwan. Any pics of your interface/center console area?

not the best picture since it got dark out. i hope this one gives you an idea.

i'll snap better ones tomorrow.

PortoM3 · 07-21-2008, 03:48 PM

Mabrouk again, buddy. I have a US specs car, but I had it shipped here to Kuwait because I am living and working here now. I don't think my car likes the HOT weather. My oil level been a bit off. I don't have front PDC, and I have a 6MT. I love the red interior. Really nice. ENJOY.

Sedan_Clan · 07-21-2008, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by marwan

not the best picture since it got dark out. i hope this one gives you an idea.

i'll snap better ones tomorrow.

Thanks bro. This will shed some light on the IDrive questions. Your '09 doesn't seem to have the updated IDrive due to the build date.

Nice looking interior!

swamp2 · 07-21-2008, 06:28 PM

Very interesting. Thanks for posting the VIN. The VIN does not lie so we must agree this is a 2009 model. Strange in that specs for 2009 models were just released. Different parts of the world are clearly getting 09s before others. A bit OT but I do recall my E36 M3 was manufactured in May of 1994 and was a 1995 model.

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marwan Lieutenant 62 Rep 403 Posts Drives: 2011 ZCP E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UAE iTrader: (0)	according to this page, the 10th digit is my year model: http://www.autohausaz.com/bmw-auto-p...n-numbers.html (vin removed due to privacy reasons) 10th digit is a "9", ie 2009....we can safely conclude it's a 2009 model, SO ARE YOU GUYS HAPPY NOW? Last edited by marwan; 07-22-2008 at 12:18 AM..
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swamp2 Lieutenant General 609 Rep 10,407 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA iTrader: (3)	Very interesting. Thanks for posting the VIN. The VIN does not lie so we must agree this is a 2009 model. Strange in that specs for 2009 models were just released. Different parts of the world are clearly getting 09s before others. A bit OT but I do recall my E36 M3 was manufactured in May of 1994 and was a 1995 model.
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