My 2013 Santorini Blue Individual BMW M3 ZCP European Delivery Journal

Prissy · 04-02-2013, 08:45 AM

Damn I want that luggage!

Rob///M5 · 04-02-2013, 08:46 AM

Fantastic E92 build, pics and write up! Thanks for sharing!!

That M6 safety car looks

///Matthew · 04-02-2013, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by kevinlevrone

Wow...do people still buy the M3 now when the new one is around the corner ?

No, April fools! This entire trip was fabricated by Industrial Light & Magic. CGI has certainly come a long way!

fricfracfrank · 04-02-2013, 09:08 AM

[quote=///Matthew;13728734]

That color is SEX aka sexy

I'm glad you're not too far from me so maybe one day at a meet I can see it in person.

European Delivery seems like a definite way to go. I placed my order for the F30 which should be here end of April but just got word that a friend of mine will be in london for some studies May-June so I might take a trip to visit.
I could have just done the ED and toured Europe. If I go I still might make my way to the Welt.

Anyway...congrats on such a beautiful M3!

bunker · 04-02-2013, 09:09 AM

win. win. win. win.
so much win.
epic autombile bro. congrats.

///Matthew · 04-02-2013, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by davem3fan

I never get tired of re-living my Euro Delivery experience looking at other enthusiasts' photos. I hope to do it again someday.

This may sound silly, but thanks to BMW AG and NA for such a cool and user-friendly program. If you are going to buy new anyway, you have to be insane NOT to take advantage of this program. THEY pay you to do it...

The wait is so brutal, but more than worth it. BMW goes out of their way to make the experience as perfect as possible, and yeah, they basically PAY YOU to do it!

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Originally Posted by davem3fan

... Because the E92 is still about as good as great can get, and many are skeptical that the coming M3 turbo era is necessarily a good thing.

My thoughts as exactly! I was completely in love with my previous E92 M3, and I'm not about to buy the first run of a completely new platform. Perhaps after the LCI, and regardless of how great it is, my E92 isn't leaving my garage for a long time.

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Originally Posted by MerrittM3

Beautiful.

Danke!

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Originally Posted by cncmastr

Great write up! Now, don't fuck it up!

Easier said than done JP! BTW, I got the NYIAS pics up last night if you want to check them out. I have a great shot of your hand/iPhone.

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Originally Posted by Prissy

Damn I want that luggage!

I *think* that carbon suitcase was like $1,000... I'd be so scared to scratch it, and I'd imagine sourcing new wheels for it would be tough. I wasn't feeling the chrome. I wonder if IND could help?

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Originally Posted by Rob///M5

Fantastic E92 build, pics and write up! Thanks for sharing!!

That M6 safety car looks

Thank you so much! More to come once it hits the US! The safety cars were unreal... They even had an M550d!!!

John Tanglewood · 04-02-2013, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Prissy

Damn I want that luggage!

+1

e92dave · 04-02-2013, 09:42 AM

Your e92 is beautiful! This color does to the e92 what leguna seca does for the e46 m3

dex37 · 04-02-2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ///Matthew

Any idea what color this is?

This is midnight blue. It's a very interesting color. It changes a lot with the light and the angle.

FVM3 · 04-02-2013, 09:56 AM

nice

Powerbeast · 04-02-2013, 10:11 AM

She's a beauty man congrats.

xDrive35i · 04-02-2013, 10:17 AM

If you so much as touch that car with cosmetic mods, I will hunt you down and strip your paint. It is too beautiful stock to ruin with a single personalized touch. Please don't defile it.

Laguna Seca Blue · 04-02-2013, 10:32 AM

Awesome! You can order an M3 minus the spoiler? Ideal.

Peahi · 04-02-2013, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by kevinlevrone

Wow...do people still buy the M3 now when the new one is around the corner ?

If you have to ask, you don't understand. It's like the people who asked why buy a v8 mustang because the mustang II is just around the corner.

davesaddiction · 04-02-2013, 10:55 AM

Damn. I've always wanted to do this, but definitely "Bucket List-ed" now...

Beautiful car. Enjoy!

Frosty · 04-02-2013, 11:05 AM

This COLOR is stunning... wonderful choice

BIG~BLUE~BMW · 04-02-2013, 11:49 AM

Congrats Matt I love the color. Can't wait for the photo shoot...... And also can't wait to see it up close

SlammedR8 · 04-02-2013, 11:51 AM

wheres the spoiler?

Koop · 04-02-2013, 11:58 AM

Congrats! Great color. Looks like you had a fantastic time. I can't wait to do another ED, what an experience!

I'm curious as to the tire fitments on the M3 safety car...they look beefy!

24601 · 04-02-2013, 12:33 PM

excellent color! thanks for the pics!

avol3xo · 04-02-2013, 01:19 PM

What a great color!! Awesome car!

tmntmn · 04-02-2013, 01:51 PM

Santorini Blue

04-02-2013, 08:45 AM	#45
Prissy Brigadier General 1069 Rep 4,856 Posts Drives: M340i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (6) Garage List 2015 BMW F30 [5.50] 2020 M340I [0.00] 2017 X3 [0.00] 2008 BMW E92 [9.00] 2010 BMW E92 [10.00]	Damn I want that luggage!
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04-02-2013, 08:46 AM	#46
Rob///M5 Major 76 Rep 1,341 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 SSII Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M5 [10.00]	Fantastic E92 build, pics and write up! Thanks for sharing!! That M6 safety car looks __________________
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04-02-2013, 09:08 AM	#48
fricfracfrank Captain $fricfracfrank's Avatar$ 360 Rep 773 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	[quote=///Matthew;13728734] That color is SEX aka sexy I'm glad you're not too far from me so maybe one day at a meet I can see it in person. European Delivery seems like a definite way to go. I placed my order for the F30 which should be here end of April but just got word that a friend of mine will be in london for some studies May-June so I might take a trip to visit. I could have just done the ED and toured Europe. If I go I still might make my way to the Welt. Anyway...congrats on such a beautiful M3! __________________ Present: 2019 X3 M40i Phytonic Blue Past: 2013 335i xdrive Estoril Blue 2011 328i xdrive Black Sapphire Metallic
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04-02-2013, 09:09 AM	#49
bunker BVARIAN 645 Rep 571 Posts Drives: 2022 M240xi Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (0)	win. win. win. win. so much win. epic autombile bro. congrats.
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04-02-2013, 09:42 AM	#52
e92dave Private 0 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 08' e92 335i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: boston, ma iTrader: (0)	Your e92 is beautiful! This color does to the e92 what leguna seca does for the e46 m3
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04-02-2013, 09:56 AM	#54
FVM3 Major General 273 Rep 5,751 Posts Drives: e92 m3, f30 328i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	nice
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04-02-2013, 10:11 AM	#55
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04-02-2013, 10:17 AM	#56
xDrive35i Lieutenant Colonel 126 Rep 1,781 Posts Drives: Porsche Macan S Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	If you so much as touch that car with cosmetic mods, I will hunt you down and strip your paint. It is too beautiful stock to ruin with a single personalized touch. Please don't defile it.
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04-02-2013, 10:32 AM	#57
Laguna Seca Blue Major 239 Rep 1,042 Posts Drives: N54 E92 \| N55 F15 \| N55 E70 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (1)	Awesome! You can order an M3 minus the spoiler? Ideal. __________________ E92 335i 6MT \| Balloon White \| Black Dakota Leather - Sold PROcede Rev3 V5 \| AE Quad Exhaust \| BMW Performance Short Shift Kit \| Gunmetal 19" M3 GTS Wheels \| BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2 \| AST 4100 Coilovers \| Swift Springs F:280 R:560 \| ER Charge Pipe \| Tial Blue BOV \| VRSF 3" Downpipes \| VRSF 7" Intercooler http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=782212
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04-02-2013, 10:55 AM	#59
davesaddiction is fast cars 391 Rep 2,137 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3 6MT SSII BPM Stg II Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (0)	Damn. I've always wanted to do this, but definitely "Bucket List-ed" now... Beautiful car. Enjoy! __________________ Daddy's Rocket Sled! Clarkson: "It is... pretty much perfect... Why don't I have one of these cars?" Harris: "The saloon is definitely the M3 of choice."
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04-02-2013, 11:05 AM	#60
Frosty Colonel 780 Rep 2,638 Posts Drives: M240i - 2021 - 6MT - Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	This COLOR is stunning... wonderful choice __________________ M240i Coupe (6MT) (2021: 6/2021 build ) Accord Coupe (6MT) (2017) 335i Coupe (6MT) (2007: 9/06 build SOLD 8/2016) Prelude (5MT) (1995)
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04-02-2013, 11:49 AM	#61
BIG~BLUE~BMW Private First Class 7 Rep 138 Posts Drives: Nissan GTR,F10 M5 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nj and fl iTrader: (0)	Congrats Matt I love the color. Can't wait for the photo shoot...... And also can't wait to see it up close
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04-02-2013, 11:51 AM	#62
SlammedR8 Major General 521 Rep 5,483 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 40i/2020 R8 V10 Spyder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	wheres the spoiler? __________________ Current: 2019 BMW X5 40i - Carbon Black/Tartufo Individual Leather 2020 Range Rover HSE - Black/Black 2020 Audi R8 V10 Performance Spyder 6MT - Ascari Blue/Black
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04-02-2013, 11:58 AM	#63
Koop Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 212 Posts Drives: E92 M3 & E34 M5 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Congrats! Great color. Looks like you had a fantastic time. I can't wait to do another ED, what an experience! I'm curious as to the tire fitments on the M3 safety car...they look beefy! __________________ /// E92 M3 Individual - Azurite/Rust ~ E34 M5 - Brilliant Red/Silver Gray
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24601 Major 95 Rep 1,318 Posts Drives: Toy Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oahu, Hawaii iTrader: (5) Garage List 2015 Subaru Outback [0.00] 2015 Toyota Tacoma [0.00] 2013 BMW M3 [10.00]	excellent color! thanks for the pics! __________________ Sold - 2014 F01 750Li xDrive CBM M-Sport Sold - 2013 E92 M3 SS w/ ZCP l ZPP l 2MK l 6NR l 752 Sold - 2009 E92 335i LMB M-Sport Sold - 2003 E46 M3 LSB SMG
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04-02-2013, 01:51 PM	#66
tmntmn ///M 160 Rep 1,867 Posts Drives: e92 M3/M-DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (6)	Santorini Blue __________________ THANKS TO:~<RPM>~ ~<SONICMS>~ ~<MODECARBON>~ ~<McKennaPerformance>~ MODS: MODECARBON V2 GTS FRONT LIP & REAR DIFFUSER, AA GREEN FILTER, RPI SCOOPS, PSW, Verstraβe Extended DCT Shifter, ZCP WHEELS (SEMI-GLOSS), OHLINS R&T, Megan Exhaust, AKRA XPIPE, BMW LED INTERIOR, BLACKOUT W/ORION V4 LED AE, OSRAM CBI
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