The First Monte Carlo Blue M3 in the U.S.

Jaypod · 02-19-2011, 08:39 PM

Very Nice - Congrats!

signes · 02-19-2011, 08:55 PM

Love it! Can't wait to see it post-detail.

michelley91 · 02-19-2011, 09:04 PM

so niceeee

kaykay · 02-19-2011, 09:11 PM

Looks great, congrats!

Falcon Keeper · 02-19-2011, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Eclipsis

After a four month wait, the first Monte Carlo Blue M3 in the U.S. is finally here.

This is my 3rd M3: a 2005 Silver Gray E46 Coupe (6MT), a 2008 Space Gray E92 (6MT), and now this. Even though I just got out of the 08 M3, I feel like I'm in an entirely new experience. DCT for the first time might explain that. Many thanks go to Jim (GOLFFRR) and Ryan Amico of Steve Thomas BMW. Both were incredibly helpful in making this car happen. I was as surprised as many people here were that they got me approved for MCB, a color that had been denied to every U.S. customer in the past.

Here are the parts that are either already on or coming from my last car:

EAS spacers
Eisenmann Race
Euro bumper
Keyhole cover delete
KVVW coilovers
Matte black kidney grilles
Matte black side grilles
Performance splitters
Performance rear spoiler
PY24W LED turn signals

A bunch of people here have PM'ed me asking what the car looks like, so I took a few photos of the car in less than optimal conditions (dirtied and on a cloudy day). Halfway decent photos are coming after I detail the car this week. MCB takes on more appearances in different light sources than any other color I can think of. Dark under the clouds, but light and vibrant under the sun. My last M3 was Space Gray, and you could expect it to look the same no matter the lighting.

OMFG!!!

That M and the color is outrageously fucking sick! Congrats bro!

mr_yogi · 02-19-2011, 11:02 PM

Beautiful man. Simply beautiful. I do have one thought though, it seems to me that MCB and LMB are quite similar no? Better put, can be similar in certain lighting conditions. Below is a link to AMJ's LMB:

http://amjphotography.smugmug.com/ga...86_kyhfY-XL-LB

Flipping from this pic to Eclipsis's MCB and vice versa make me think they are somewhat similar. However, I do think that the main difference is that MCB is definitely a lighter blue. I guess the only way to tell for real is to get a LMB and MCB side-by-side. Luckily we will have very soon when Arter and I do our PCD on 3/18!!

Regardless, the MCB is hawt!!!!

tlp · 02-19-2011, 11:09 PM

Well Played Sir!!!

When I ordered my car it was going to be MCD/Rust Brown. I decided that I had to have Fox Red which would not mesh well with MCD. Not too mention the double premium of a inner/outer IND.

Monte Carlo is today's Estoril !!!

ooowowizstev · 02-19-2011, 11:18 PM

Looks so good!

aajami · 02-19-2011, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eclipsis

This is the 1st MCB M3 on U.S. soil according to BMW. There are several other MCB cars on order, but this is the first into the country.

Correct. There are several MCB M3 Editions and an MCB ZCP in Canada already, but this is the first one in the US.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eclipsis

If you're ever in LA, send me a PM.

I live in LA

Let me know if you and Esquire decide to meet up -- I'll join up.

mtla4 · 02-20-2011, 12:28 AM

You know what? The orange reflector looks very good with that color...really the car does not need any mod. This thing looks screams m3 not need to look twice to make sure that's it's not a regular 335I congrats

Bimmerboy888 · 02-20-2011, 01:23 AM

Gorgeous color!!

AYF82M4 · 02-20-2011, 01:28 AM

congrats! looks good Eric

vladberca · 02-20-2011, 03:40 AM

Great color

Mark's M · 02-20-2011, 09:09 AM

Hmmmmm, I don't know? I guess it's O.K....................lol!!!

WCH · 02-20-2011, 09:45 AM

Looks great E! Can't wait to see the modded pics.

dpm · 02-20-2011, 09:59 AM

Great choice. That color is perfect.

mkPOTO · 02-20-2011, 10:15 AM

congrats, love the color

ssabripo · 02-20-2011, 10:52 AM

is this really the first US montecarlo blue M3??

wow

Voltigeur · 02-20-2011, 11:27 AM

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'Grats - very nice M3.

datbimmerdoe · 02-20-2011, 06:19 PM

congrats, amazing color!

eclipsisNA · 02-20-2011, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Voltigeur

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'Grats - very nice M3.

Thank you Volt, good to see you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssabripo

is this really the first US montecarlo blue M3??

wow

That is correct.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WCH

Looks great E! Can't wait to see the modded pics.

Many thanks!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark's M

Hmmmmm, I don't know? I guess it's O.K....................lol!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by dooma350

congrats! looks good Eric

Many thanks Ken. Haven't seen you on here in a while!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtla4

You know what? The orange reflector looks very good with that color...really the car does not need any mod. This thing looks screams m3 not need to look twice to make sure that's it's not a regular 335I congrats

The Euro bumper will take care of the reflectors this week.

Quote:

Originally Posted by aajami

I live in LA

Let me know if you and Esquire decide to meet up -- I'll join up.

I think I had a senior moment when I looked at your location and thought you weren't in LA.

You're welcome to come by anytime and take a look.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr_yogi

Beautiful man. Simply beautiful. I do have one thought though, it seems to me that MCB and LMB are quite similar no? Better put, can be similar in certain lighting conditions. Below is a link to AMJ's LMB:

Flipping from this pic to Eclipsis's MCB and vice versa make me think they are somewhat similar. However, I do think that the main difference is that MCB is definitely a lighter blue. I guess the only way to tell for real is to get a LMB and MCB side-by-side. Luckily we will have very soon when Arter and I do our PCD on 3/18!!

Regardless, the MCB is hawt!!!!

LMB in person looks nothing like MCB. I see what you're saying, but I'd chalk up the similarity to the lighting of my pictures. When I get the car shot under sunlight, you'll see the difference.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Straz M3

Amazing Color! How does it compare to Estoril in different lighting? Estoril is by far the best color ever created by BMW IMO. I actually am going back and forth with Ryan from Steve Thomas BMW about getting into a new M3. How much extra does this color run you and can I readily get this option as well?

I've detailed Estoril before, and Estoril is a bit lighter than MCB. They're very very close though overall. You can get this option through dealers that know what they're doing (like Steve Thomas) and it'll cost you $5,000.

mrkbbd · 02-20-2011, 06:44 PM

So beautiful, what color is the interior?

02-19-2011, 08:39 PM	#23
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02-19-2011, 09:04 PM	#25
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02-19-2011, 11:02 PM	#28
mr_yogi Lieutenant 22 Rep 499 Posts Drives: Success Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Beautiful man. Simply beautiful. I do have one thought though, it seems to me that MCB and LMB are quite similar no? Better put, can be similar in certain lighting conditions. Below is a link to AMJ's LMB: http://amjphotography.smugmug.com/ga...86_kyhfY-XL-LB Flipping from this pic to Eclipsis's MCB and vice versa make me think they are somewhat similar. However, I do think that the main difference is that MCB is definitely a lighter blue. I guess the only way to tell for real is to get a LMB and MCB side-by-side. Luckily we will have very soon when Arter and I do our PCD on 3/18!! Regardless, the MCB is hawt!!!!
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02-20-2011, 01:23 AM	#33
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02-20-2011, 03:40 AM	#35
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02-20-2011, 09:09 AM	#36
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