My new M3 arrived at the Dealership (NJ)!!!

mhutchins14 · 03-04-2008, 10:01 PM

Great, great car Awesome! I'm so excited for you. I also just tried to hear your baby sing but the cruel folks at YouTube will not co-operate. Again, congrats

skierman64 · 03-04-2008, 10:05 PM

Ok, youtube seems to have screwed with my video of awesome's car, which already worked for 20 viewers tonight, but now seems to be not working.

Instead of your regular programming you can watch me do a few laps at Summit Point in my E36 M3.

I'm still troubleshooting awesomem3 video from tonight.

Epacy · 03-04-2008, 10:06 PM

Try google video.

OC ///M · 03-04-2008, 10:15 PM

Fantastic looking ride AwesomeM3! Congratulations and how fortunate you are to be driving the car this week! Have you pinched yourself yet?

nechronics · 03-04-2008, 10:15 PM

It's workin now

skierman64 · 03-04-2008, 10:18 PM

I'm not sure what the deal was, it was working fine, then it quit, now it's working again. I pulled the apostrophe out of the title, sometimes that messes with html language.

....now back to your regularly scheduled programming.

AZ-BMW · 03-04-2008, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by skierman64

Just as AwesomeM3 said.

I noticed by the speaker in the door with the chrome ring that you bought the upgraded sound system. Let us all know how it sounds and if you think it was worth the $1,900 option price.

GregW / Oregon · 03-04-2008, 10:25 PM

Have the dealer tech verify if it has BER.

Thanks.

skierman64 · 03-04-2008, 10:31 PM

Greg, I think it's spelled b-e-e-r.

That's for celebrating after the drive.

nusevad · 03-04-2008, 10:38 PM

Looks awesome! Congrats! My concern is the reflectors, does it look like they can be removed easily?

M2381 · 03-04-2008, 11:12 PM

GRATS!! I'm so jealous right now ha ha

1 question, how many miles on the odo?

edit: Just noticed I have exact same interior as u(looks great btw) except with aw on exterior

skierman64 · 03-04-2008, 11:21 PM

Fifth, there was no obvious way to remove the reflectors like exposed screws or anything like that. I'd have to imagine that they just pop off like some interior trim pieces. However, I'd certainly want to look at a Bentley's service manual or talk to a service guy before I started prying on those ugly things. I hope they aren't glued in or screwed in from behind, because then removal will be a huge PITA. For me the solution is going to be going with body colored flush plugs to replace the reflector. The alternative would be to replace the yellow reflector with a clear one. Or go extreme and replace the entire bumper cover, which is a fairly large piece.

The reflectors are as ugly or uglier in person as they are in photos. It's sad BMW couldn't find a better way to make the car legal in the states.

The only other disappointing thing was the front brake calipers. I had mentioned this on a previous thread based on photos. However seeing the ugly calipers in person didn't change my mind. I think some aftermarket or 135 (if they fit) calipers will be on my upgrade list.

The car itself is beautiful in person inside and out. The 19's look great on Awesome's car. I might regret getting the 18s. However, as I've said all along, of all the options, wheels are the easiest to change.

I can't wait to get my own car in a month. Don't take my two knocks above as an overall negative impression on the car. I'm being very picky to find anything negative to discuss.

It looked great and sounded great. Hopefully I'll be able to talk awesome into giving me a ride. I promise, I'll take off my dirty shoes and wear clean socks.

skierman64 · 03-04-2008, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by M2381

1 question, how many miles on the odo?

After I had left the dealer, I kicked myself for not looking. Maybe awesome saw what the mileage was.

vladinecko · 03-05-2008, 12:01 AM

i'm so f-ing jealous right now it's not even funny.

are you really the first M3 owner in the states?

congratulations!!

sayemthree · 03-05-2008, 12:26 AM

pls post pics of that interior unwrapped - that the a interior combo I am considering.

schnell325 · 03-05-2008, 12:57 AM

I love the interior....that's why I got that same combo!! And yes, pictures of it unwrapped!!!

Hans Delbruck · 03-05-2008, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

Yeah, that looks like sheet.

If this is a different ride height for the US, then......

southlight · 03-05-2008, 02:59 AM

Big congrats to our club member AwesomeM3!

Lovely color choice!!!

Best regards, south

AwesomeM3 · 03-05-2008, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southlight

Big congrats to our club member AwesomeM3!

Lovely color choice!!!

Best regards, south

Thanks!!!!

AwesomeM3 · 03-05-2008, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M2381

GRATS!! I'm so jealous right now ha ha

1 question, how many miles on the odo?

edit: Just noticed I have exact same interior as u(looks great btw) except with aw on exterior

As I was leaving the dealership, I grabbed my CA and he let me check the odo...only 3 miles!

Epacy · 03-05-2008, 06:56 AM

I thought it was only the lower seat cushion that was the same as the 335 sport pack, not the side bolsters on the backreast as well. Is that what you were stating?

monsta · 03-05-2008, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by AwesomeM3

As I was leaving the dealership, I grabbed my CA and he let me check the odo...only 3 miles!

nice tell them to keep it that way and ask your CA to give you a couple quarts of oil, so you can top it off during break in....are you really going to wait until the weekend to pick it up?

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M2381 Major 32 Rep 1,286 Posts Drives: E92 M3, GTI Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	GRATS!! I'm so jealous right now ha ha 1 question, how many miles on the odo? edit: Just noticed I have exact same interior as u(looks great btw) except with aw on exterior
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skierman64 Brigadier General 127 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: E92M3-E46M3-E46Wagon-E89Z4-E36 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Greater St Louis Metro area iTrader: (1) Garage List 1994 325is Race Car [0.00] 2011 BMW Z4 [0.00] 1998 M3 Coupe [0.00] 2008 M3 Coupe [0.00]	Fifth, there was no obvious way to remove the reflectors like exposed screws or anything like that. I'd have to imagine that they just pop off like some interior trim pieces. However, I'd certainly want to look at a Bentley's service manual or talk to a service guy before I started prying on those ugly things. I hope they aren't glued in or screwed in from behind, because then removal will be a huge PITA. For me the solution is going to be going with body colored flush plugs to replace the reflector. The alternative would be to replace the yellow reflector with a clear one. Or go extreme and replace the entire bumper cover, which is a fairly large piece. The reflectors are as ugly or uglier in person as they are in photos. It's sad BMW couldn't find a better way to make the car legal in the states. The only other disappointing thing was the front brake calipers. I had mentioned this on a previous thread based on photos. However seeing the ugly calipers in person didn't change my mind. I think some aftermarket or 135 (if they fit) calipers will be on my upgrade list. The car itself is beautiful in person inside and out. The 19's look great on Awesome's car. I might regret getting the 18s. However, as I've said all along, of all the options, wheels are the easiest to change. I can't wait to get my own car in a month. Don't take my two knocks above as an overall negative impression on the car. I'm being very picky to find anything negative to discuss. It looked great and sounded great. Hopefully I'll be able to talk awesome into giving me a ride. I promise, I'll take off my dirty shoes and wear clean socks. __________________ Invest Wisely...The best mod for your money?? BMWCCA high performance driver's school. The mod that lasts a lifetime and improves the performance of any car you drive[/LEFT]
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