After 8 months of waiting... My '09 SSII/Fox Red E90 M3

rmmcdaniel · 11-10-2008, 09:23 PM

Finally picked up my new baby tonight and couldn't be happier!!! 2009 E90 M3, Silverstone with Fox Red (not extended), M-DCT, plus every other option.

I placed my initial deposit on 2/26/08, test drove and placed my order on 3/15/08 for June build/July deliver, then decided to wait for an '09 when the new taillight and iDrive rumors started getting substantial, then delayed one more month to get Smartphone Integration, which lead to delivery tonight. I know some think I was crazy to keep waiting for this and that random new option, but for me it was the right decision and I couldn't be happier!!

I saw both Silverstone and Fox Red on different cars prior to ordering and taking delivery, and loved both individually, but I was never able to see the combo together on the same car live. I did see pics of the combo online, but that just isn't the same. So I was a little nervous that it would work out ok and I would be happy with my choice. I can 100% say that I love them together and am very happy with my selections!! I also love the new LED taillights!!

Only drove her about 20 miles home from the dealership tonight but in my short hour with her I definitely love M-DCT so far. I have always been a 5/6MT guy on previous cars, so it was my one other apprehension point, but I really enjoyed the ability to control the engine the same way you can with a 6MT, but without the clutch pedal-induced leg pains (splitting time between Chicago and SF, this will be a huge plus for me!). I did accidentally get her up over 5,500 RPMs (to just over 7k!!!) for one brief moment while experimenting between S and D modes on the tranny. Oh well, accidents will happen.

Sorry for the crappy iPhone pics, a friend of mine is borrowing my good digital so hopefully I can pick it up from her tomorrow and take some better shots.

I have included pics of the Smartphone Integration setup as I don't think I have seen these online yet. I don't have the iPhone 3G cradle yet as my CA said it wasn't available to order, so can't verify any differences in functionality at this point.

I have clear side markers ready to install as well as hardwire my V1. Not sure what other mods I will do at this point.

Thanks for reading my story. Hope everyone enjoys the pics!!

FrenchBoy · 11-10-2008, 09:38 PM

Congrats. It's a beauty. First SSII E90 M3 LCI I see. I like it.

Hopefully you can go thru the break-in faster than me. I am only at 330 miles :-(

attbimmer · 11-10-2008, 09:58 PM

Beautiful. Love the color combo. I agree 100% that it's worth waiting and getting the car exactly as you want it.

Scorpion · 11-10-2008, 10:04 PM

That's awesome, congrats man. Guess your not ganna be on the forums for the while now huh lol.

amgthis · 11-10-2008, 10:33 PM

Sheesh, 8 months! Looks like it was worth it though!

torredresen · 11-11-2008, 02:52 AM

Nice car! You'll notice that wait was worth it!

smgbmw · 11-11-2008, 06:09 AM

Looks great. I love the color combo.

Deda · 11-11-2008, 06:12 AM

congrats,cool car!

jamesisel · 11-11-2008, 07:13 AM

VERNICE!!!!

M3-loverboy · 11-11-2008, 07:55 AM

Great choice dude.....congratulations!

Now remove that water bottle because it reminds me of the one "creature comfort" I don't like about the M3....those f-in cup holders.

Have fun....!

M3-loverboy · 11-11-2008, 07:58 AM

btw, those 19s look hot. Are you going to survive the Chicago storms in them or are they coming off?

rmmcdaniel · 11-11-2008, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by M3-loverboy

btw, those 19s look hot. Are you going to survive the Chicago storms in them or are they coming off?

Thanks, I agree. As for the Chicago winter, I split time between Chicago and SF and am planning on driving her out to San Fran (via Scottsdale/LA/Cali coast) over the Christmas/New Year holidays. I'm keeping my fingers crossed the weather doesn't get too bad here in Chicago over the next 6 weeks until I can get out of town so I can avoid winter tires/rims for now. We'll see how well Mother Nature cooperates though or my plans will be changing!!

Thanks to everyone else for the nice replies! I'll get better pics up this weekend.

MJC///M3 · 11-11-2008, 08:39 AM

very nice!!! and congrats!!

Sedan_Clan · 11-11-2008, 11:42 AM

Congrats! The car looks great. I wish that I had the USB option.

tightie · 11-11-2008, 12:00 PM

congrats.

positiveions · 11-11-2008, 12:36 PM

nice. congrats.

Zirenz2006 · 11-11-2008, 12:40 PM

Congrats! Good move waiting for what you really wanted. New iDrive FTW!

BMW1986 · 11-11-2008, 10:29 PM

Awesome!!!!!! I was WAITING to see this color combo on the sedan as I am seriously considering this color set up. I am waiting to see some better photo's, hopefully in the day light! Congrats!!!!

watrob · 11-12-2008, 12:43 AM

Man, 8 months, its a long time isn't it, I have waited that long as well with a ordered BMW. To make the time go quicker it makes you thing should you pull a bank job, do 6 months and when you get out pay cash for it!

rmmcdaniel · 11-13-2008, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by vonsazkin

congrats. great color combo! would love too see it with the clear side markers installed. chicago to sf in this car would be one exhilarating drive!

Here are the side marker pics, before and after. Sorry for the crappy iPhone pics, still haven't gotten my good camera back.

bryanwxup · 11-14-2008, 02:52 AM

Here is another post detailing the snap-in adapter for 2009:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3641655

jamesisel · 11-14-2008, 03:51 AM

those clear sidemarkers are growing on me.......

11-10-2008, 09:23 PM	#1
rmmcdaniel Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 247 Posts Drives: '09 E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago & SF iTrader: (0)	After 8 months of waiting... My '09 SSII/Fox Red E90 M3 Finally picked up my new baby tonight and couldn't be happier!!! 2009 E90 M3, Silverstone with Fox Red (not extended), M-DCT, plus every other option. I placed my initial deposit on 2/26/08, test drove and placed my order on 3/15/08 for June build/July deliver, then decided to wait for an '09 when the new taillight and iDrive rumors started getting substantial, then delayed one more month to get Smartphone Integration, which lead to delivery tonight. I know some think I was crazy to keep waiting for this and that random new option, but for me it was the right decision and I couldn't be happier!! I saw both Silverstone and Fox Red on different cars prior to ordering and taking delivery, and loved both individually, but I was never able to see the combo together on the same car live. I did see pics of the combo online, but that just isn't the same. So I was a little nervous that it would work out ok and I would be happy with my choice. I can 100% say that I love them together and am very happy with my selections!! I also love the new LED taillights!! Only drove her about 20 miles home from the dealership tonight but in my short hour with her I definitely love M-DCT so far. I have always been a 5/6MT guy on previous cars, so it was my one other apprehension point, but I really enjoyed the ability to control the engine the same way you can with a 6MT, but without the clutch pedal-induced leg pains (splitting time between Chicago and SF, this will be a huge plus for me!). I did accidentally get her up over 5,500 RPMs (to just over 7k!!!) for one brief moment while experimenting between S and D modes on the tranny. Oh well, accidents will happen. Sorry for the crappy iPhone pics, a friend of mine is borrowing my good digital so hopefully I can pick it up from her tomorrow and take some better shots. I have included pics of the Smartphone Integration setup as I don't think I have seen these online yet. I don't have the iPhone 3G cradle yet as my CA said it wasn't available to order, so can't verify any differences in functionality at this point. I have clear side markers ready to install as well as hardwire my V1. Not sure what other mods I will do at this point. Thanks for reading my story. Hope everyone enjoys the pics!! Attached Images __________________ 2009 E90 M3 - Silverstone/Fox Red - M-DCT, CW, PP, TP, 19", Moonroof, Sunshades, PDC, Enhanced Prem Sound, HD Radio, Sat, iPod, Smartphone Integration
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11-10-2008, 09:38 PM	#2
FrenchBoy Lieutenant Colonel 234 Rep 1,508 Posts Drives: '16 F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	Congrats. It's a beauty. First SSII E90 M3 LCI I see. I like it. Hopefully you can go thru the break-in faster than me. I am only at 330 miles :-( __________________ Current: 2016 F80 M3 6-Speed \| SO \| AB XT1 \| ZCP \| M Performance Suspension \| GC Camber Plates Previous: 2009 E90 M3
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attbimmer Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 260 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3, '88 E30 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: socal iTrader: (5)	Beautiful. Love the color combo. I agree 100% that it's worth waiting and getting the car exactly as you want it.
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11-10-2008, 10:04 PM	#4
Scorpion Major 162 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: Nothing Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nowhere iTrader: (0)	That's awesome, congrats man. Guess your not ganna be on the forums for the while now huh lol.
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amgthis Tire Racks 53 Rep 1,233 Posts Drives: AW 1M Coupè Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	Sheesh, 8 months! Looks like it was worth it though! __________________ Alpine White 1M Coupè Gone:2006 Alpine White E46 M3 ZCP RIP
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11-11-2008, 02:52 AM	#6
torredresen Captain 53 Rep 712 Posts Drives: M3 09 E93 JzB Fox Red extended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 Z4; 2.0 [0.00] 2005 Z4 [0.00]	Nice car! You'll notice that wait was worth it!
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11-11-2008, 06:09 AM	#7
smgbmw Enlisted Member 7 Rep 42 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Goldsboro NC iTrader: (0)	Looks great. I love the color combo.
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11-11-2008, 06:12 AM	#8
Deda Major General 563 Rep 7,034 Posts Drives: BMW M5 comp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	congrats,cool car!
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11-11-2008, 07:13 AM	#9
jamesisel Major 17 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: '09 Jerez/Fox Red E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wisconsin/ Tennessee iTrader: (0)	VERNICE!!!! __________________ Eisenmann Race Performance/VRS front lip 1x1/VRS type II diffuser 1x1/VRS single side trunk with Fade/19" HRE C90's/RE SSK/H&R Sport springs /35% tint/Painted reflectors/Painted side markers with dark tint LED's/Tinted tail lights/Front grilles/Hardwire V1
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11-11-2008, 07:55 AM	#10
M3-loverboy Private 8 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Sedan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charlestown, MA iTrader: (0)	awesome....! Great choice dude.....congratulations! Now remove that water bottle because it reminds me of the one "creature comfort" I don't like about the M3....those f-in cup holders. Have fun....!
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M3-loverboy Private 8 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Sedan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charlestown, MA iTrader: (0)	btw, those 19s look hot. Are you going to survive the Chicago storms in them or are they coming off?
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11-11-2008, 08:39 AM	#13
MJC///M3 Colonel 87 Rep 2,324 Posts Drives: 09 SSII E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bronx, NYC iTrader: (0)	very nice!!! and congrats!! __________________ "You will get there, but it is up to you and you alone. It is what you are willing to do, and how you are willing to get there. You must be relentless, you must be tireless, you must pursue at all costs, so that you are ready, when the time is right." -Dad
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Zirenz2006 Brigadier General 1535 Rep 4,555 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Comp IOMG Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US - NE iTrader: (0)	Congrats! Good move waiting for what you really wanted. New iDrive FTW!
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11-14-2008, 02:52 AM	#21
bryanwxup B. W. 0 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2009 335i US Spec Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bremen, Germany iTrader: (0)	Here is another post detailing the snap-in adapter for 2009: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3641655
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11-14-2008, 03:51 AM	#22
jamesisel Major 17 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: '09 Jerez/Fox Red E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wisconsin/ Tennessee iTrader: (0)	those clear sidemarkers are growing on me....... __________________ Eisenmann Race Performance/VRS front lip 1x1/VRS type II diffuser 1x1/VRS single side trunk with Fade/19" HRE C90's/RE SSK/H&R Sport springs /35% tint/Painted reflectors/Painted side markers with dark tint LED's/Tinted tail lights/Front grilles/Hardwire V1
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