The E93 M3 has arrived!

nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn · 05-03-2008, 06:22 PM

Just letting you US guys know that the M3 convertible has arrived. Our dealer demo came off the truck today. This car is absolutely beautiful. I love the lines. The one we got is silverstone/black. I'll try to get some pics for you all on tuesday, and hopefully a review of how it drives.

AZ-BMW · 05-03-2008, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ferrari355fi

Just letting you US guys know that the M3 convertible has arrived........ and hopefully a review of how it drives.

Do us 335i E93 owners a big favor and test drive it top up, windows up, no radio on, on a smooth road and see if between 45-65mph there is any buffeting or fluttering noise; it is less noticeable in warm weather, but sounds like a freight train in cold weather. Please confirm for us that this 335i E93 plague is not also resident in the stellar M3 E93 due to what appears to be the identical hardtop roof design. Refer to link for more 335i E93 plague info: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=218612
Many thanks

Big Windy · 05-04-2008, 03:02 AM

post some pics, ferrari!

ChaneRZ · 05-04-2008, 04:07 AM

pics

CarbonM3 · 05-04-2008, 04:43 AM

Please post pictures as soon as you can. top up please directly from the back and directly from the front, and any other angles too. I just ordered a silverstone with fox and im worried about the top, havent ever seen the convertible in silverstone so far. Thanks again.

rmmcdaniel · 05-04-2008, 12:57 PM

I saw an Interlagos Blue with the "brown" leather (not sure what the actual color is called - it's the color that has been in all the marketing material pics) vert yesterday driving in my neighborhood in SF with the top down. It looked (and sounded!) hot!!!

The funny part was that I heard the engine first as it was coming down my street and then ran to my window to see it drive by. Yes, I'm saying that I could identify it by the engine sound. It's that awesome!!! The guy driving it was definitely NOT respecting the <5500 rpm break-in rule!!!

nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn · 05-04-2008, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by AZ-BMW

Do us 335i E93 owners a big favor and test drive it top up, windows up, no radio on, on a smooth road and see if between 45-65mph there is any buffeting or fluttering noise; it is less noticeable in warm weather, but sounds like a freight train in cold weather. Please confirm for us that this 335i E93 plague is not also resident in the stellar M3 E93 due to what appears to be the identical hardtop roof design. Refer to link for more 335i E93 plague info: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=218612
Many thanks

10-4, Ghostrider! I will report back after my recon.

nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn · 05-04-2008, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CarbonM3

Please post pictures as soon as you can. top up please directly from the back and directly from the front, and any other angles too. I just ordered a silverstone with fox and im worried about the top, havent ever seen the convertible in silverstone so far. Thanks again.

I can tell you that silverstone with the 19 inch rims looks stunning!

TheBry · 05-04-2008, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CarbonM3

Please post pictures as soon as you can. top up please directly from the back and directly from the front, and any other angles too. I just ordered a silverstone with fox and im worried about the top, havent ever seen the convertible in silverstone so far. Thanks again.

I came very close to getting silverstone too... decided on Jerez though. I think the convertible looks better in darker colors due to the cut-lines of the folding hardtop. Darker colors help conceal the gaps when the top is up.

nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn · 05-05-2008, 06:20 PM

Ok, first off. This car is absolutely gorgeous. I have to admit, silverstone looks great on this car. And this is coming from someone who thought before seeing this car that silverstone should be dropped from the bmw paint selection.

Anyway, unfortunately I did not get to do an extensive test drive to determine if there is wind noise. I will do that tomorrow. I promise!

I did go for a short 20 minute test drive. It was absolutely amazing. The car sounds wonderful without any top.

I just cannot say how awesome this car is. It is so hard to put into words. I love this car. I want one!

Sedan_Clan · 05-05-2008, 06:29 PM

Nice!

!Xoible · 05-05-2008, 06:40 PM

wow nice. that car's top should always be down tho. never ever put the roof up

Mark · 05-05-2008, 06:41 PM

Holy crap its beautiful, congrats!!

DJ9 · 05-05-2008, 06:48 PM

Wow, that really looks good....Congrats man!

berb_uk · 05-05-2008, 07:02 PM

Nice! When you drive it, can you let us all know how the chasis feels? Are there any of the "shakes" you get with some convertibles due to the inferior rigidity?

wicked · 05-05-2008, 07:07 PM

That's fantastic!

Is it M-DCT or MT and where in the States is it located?

Thanks

nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn · 05-05-2008, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by berb_uk

Nice! When you drive it, can you let us all know how the chasis feels? Are there any of the "shakes" you get with some convertibles due to the inferior rigidity?

Feels pretty rigid. I took it on some nice twisties. It felt great.

nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn · 05-05-2008, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by wicked

That's fantastic!

Is it M-DCT or MT and where in the States is it located?

Thanks

MT. BMW of the Main Line in Bala Cynwyd, PA.

AZ-BMW · 05-05-2008, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AZ-BMW

Do us 335i E93 owners a big favor and test drive it top up, windows up, no radio on, on a smooth road and see if between 45-65mph there is any buffeting or fluttering noise; it is less noticeable in warm weather, but sounds like a freight train in cold weather. Please confirm for us that this 335i E93 plague is not also resident in the stellar M3 E93 due to what appears to be the identical hardtop roof design. Refer to link for more 335i E93 plague info: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=218612
Many thanks

ferrari355fi: Did you get a chance to test it for the Fluttering/Buffeting Noise yet?
BTW, it sounds like one of the rear windows is down a little

Quote:

Originally Posted by ferrari355fi

Anyway, unfortunately I did not get to do an extensive test drive to determine if there is wind noise. I will do that tomorrow. I promise!

It is not a wind noise, the SIB (54-04-08) for the 335i E93 says it is a suspension harmonic problem. The SIB has the dealer insert structual foam into the rear deck lid, then install 4 damping discs above the sub-frame bushings and replace the stop plate for the rear axle carrier bearings. A pretty involved SIB that didn't work on my car

AZ-BMW · 05-05-2008, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ferrari355fi

This car is absolutely gorgeous. I have to admit, silverstone looks great on this car. And this is coming from someone who thought before seeing this car that silverstone should be dropped from the bmw paint selection.

BTW, it does look stunning, except for those dam orange reflectors on the front bumper, but I understand there is a DIY post for removing them and replacing with a painted plug; wonder if they can color match Silverstone II

CATAHOULA · 05-05-2008, 09:21 PM

Looks awesome - post more pics!

It looks like it's sitting high - is that because it hasn't gone thru PDC?

TheBry · 05-05-2008, 09:33 PM

It's difficult to tell, but is the trim around the windows and convertible top deck chrome?! I thought the E93 M3 for the US market was supposed to come standard with the high-gloss shadowline trim. Was that an option for you (to opt out of the shadowline and take chrome instead)?

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CarbonM3 Enlisted Member 6 Rep 34 Posts Drives: '05 Carbon Black M3 Coupe SMG Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US iTrader: (0)	..... Please post pictures as soon as you can. top up please directly from the back and directly from the front, and any other angles too. I just ordered a silverstone with fox and im worried about the top, havent ever seen the convertible in silverstone so far. Thanks again.
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rmmcdaniel Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 247 Posts Drives: '09 E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago & SF iTrader: (0)	I saw an Interlagos Blue with the "brown" leather (not sure what the actual color is called - it's the color that has been in all the marketing material pics) vert yesterday driving in my neighborhood in SF with the top down. It looked (and sounded!) hot!!! The funny part was that I heard the engine first as it was coming down my street and then ran to my window to see it drive by. Yes, I'm saying that I could identify it by the engine sound. It's that awesome!!! The guy driving it was definitely NOT respecting the <5500 rpm break-in rule!!! __________________ 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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nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Lieutenant 112 Rep 465 Posts Drives: 1 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 2 iTrader: (0)	Ok, first off. This car is absolutely gorgeous. I have to admit, silverstone looks great on this car. And this is coming from someone who thought before seeing this car that silverstone should be dropped from the bmw paint selection. Anyway, unfortunately I did not get to do an extensive test drive to determine if there is wind noise. I will do that tomorrow. I promise! I did go for a short 20 minute test drive. It was absolutely amazing. The car sounds wonderful without any top. I just cannot say how awesome this car is. It is so hard to put into words. I love this car. I want one! Attached Images
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CATAHOULA Private 10 Rep 52 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Coming Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada iTrader: (0)	Looks awesome - post more pics! It looks like it's sitting high - is that because it hasn't gone thru PDC?
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TheBry Major 141 Rep 1,020 Posts Drives: 2016 G12 750i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco, California iTrader: (0)	It's difficult to tell, but is the trim around the windows and convertible top deck chrome?! I thought the E93 M3 for the US market was supposed to come standard with the high-gloss shadowline trim. Was that an option for you (to opt out of the shadowline and take chrome instead)? __________________ Past: 2008 M3 (E93) naturally aspirated V8 realness! Past: 2012 740Li (F02) M-Sport (European Delivery) Present: 2016 750i (G12) M-Sport
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