Just received my M3

Yetibmw · 06-12-2012, 06:19 AM

Took delivery of a 2009 jet black sedan. I've been an Audi fanatic for years, but I'm officially converted. This car oozes quality and muscle car at the same time.

I know it's personal preference, but I'd like to hear some opinions. The car came with tinted windows (even though front sides are illegal in NJ) and graphite wheels. While I love how aggressive this combo looks, I'm wondering if it's too much. I'm 40 years old. While nobody can accuse me of being conservative, I am an attorney and will be seen by clients and industry professionals.

I'm considering removing the tint and trading the wheels for polished silver.

What do you think?

PhillyNate · 06-12-2012, 07:01 AM

Hearty congrats but we need pics.

Scotch M3 · 06-12-2012, 07:11 AM

congrats on your new ride. I am also from NJ and IMHO I wouldn't care if you have bad ass car. I want an attorney who is good at work. I don't care about the personal choice. I suggest don't make changes for others. Your clients shouldn't be concern about cool looking car. cheers!!

ps what type of attorney are you?

mjposner · 06-12-2012, 07:20 AM

I drive a Melbourne Red 08 E93 with the graphite wheels, tints and black grill. I too am an attorney, but have 12 years on you. Still, if you are an up and comer, and will be seen by clients and industry professionals, you may want to tone it down. Luckily for me I don't care and my clients do not care either. In fact I want to respray my wheels black (partly for the look, partly due to road rash by the prior owner).

highyo · 06-12-2012, 07:30 AM

need pics. but if you are already thinking about it now, it's likely you won't be happy until you make a change. and those are relatively easy deletes.

hlmiii · 06-12-2012, 09:24 AM

Being an attorney you definitely don't want involvement with something illegal - tint - and in such a highly visible situation.

$.02 from a state bar member down south ...

Mike van D · 06-12-2012, 01:10 PM

Congrats on the new ride! Agree with the others on the tint removal. Enjoy.

py0413 · 06-12-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

Congrats!

Personally, I'd remove the tint and keep the wheels.

+1 on removing the tint and keep the wheel. If those are 20" chrome with spinner then I would remove them otherwise a keeper.

BMW Fanatic · 06-12-2012, 01:31 PM

I have always thought about window tint vs no window tint too but considering I am 21, I feel I can still pass with it. I have limo (5%). I told myself by the time I am 30 I will never run any darker than 35%. So, depending on what it is, you should make a decision accordingly. Post pics of the car.

Congrats!

vividracing · 06-12-2012, 01:32 PM

If the tint is illegal, I'd remove it since it's probably pretty common knowledge that it's illegal. As for the wheels and aggressive look, I guess it would come down to what type of an attorney you are. Criminal vs civil, defense vs prosecution, etc.

Personally, if my attorney showed up in an E90 M3 with dark tint and aggressive wheels, I'd be thinking "If this guy behaves in the court room like he buys cars, I made the right choice." I want my lawyer to defend me aggressively.

But, I'm an automotive enthusiast. A non enthusiast may view you negatively, but I think most people won't give it much thought. I think your conduct when dealing with clients and peers will speak much louder than your choice in transportation.

Yetibmw · 06-12-2012, 02:09 PM

Thanks for the opinions. I apologize for the crappy iphone photo. I'm leaning towards tint removal.

John Tanglewood · 06-12-2012, 02:19 PM

Lose the tints. You'll be much happier.

Note: I do not have tints but did on my last 2 cars.

italyix · 06-12-2012, 02:21 PM

Gratz on the purchase. Mine looks exactly like yours, just an 08 model.

Dgarcia41982 · 06-12-2012, 03:17 PM

Looks good to me.

duk · 06-12-2012, 03:24 PM

looks good to me too

IbanezGod · 06-12-2012, 03:35 PM

i'm over that whole tint thing... i'm almost 33 and there is no need for tint other than trouble. personally i'd rather people be able to see me in my M3

Yetibmw · 06-12-2012, 04:03 PM

By the way, I know 19 inch wheels look better, but I'm loving the way the 18s feel on the road. My S4 had low profile tires and both the tires and wheels and took a beating on the NY/NJ streets.

positiveions · 06-12-2012, 09:44 PM

congrats.

Deeps · 06-13-2012, 02:05 PM

Congrats fella!

Looks good, and to be honest I completely agree about that perception worry you have. I live in London, UK, live on the outskirts but work in the city. My blacked out E92 gets attention everywhere I go which is fine when I'm just being a car enthusiast around town, but on the few occasions that I've travelled into the city to make a quick stop to the office, it gets the same attention and i worry about it looking unprofessional.

However that said, your picture seems absolutely fine. Agreed losing the tints will definitely make a big change, but as long as you don't have a noisy tailpipe, loud red side gills or 21 inch wheels (which we all want and love lol) I don't think it'll harm your professional image

Besides I'm sure your car will be a great conversation starter anyway, it's a great car and who knows when you may have a client that will warm to it!

Enjoy it bud, we live once

spr · 06-13-2012, 02:10 PM

I have to say that as an attorney, my private clients like that I have an M3. Insurance adjusters don't. Opposing counsel doesn't. I am also single with no kids... that I know of! I've always had fun cars though including P-cars, other M3/5's and AMG's.

Space Ghost · 06-13-2012, 02:15 PM

I think that looks conservative enough that you wont have to worry about creating a poor perception. Heck in FL just about every car is tinted.

///Machine · 06-13-2012, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by py0413

+1 on removing the tint and keep the wheel. If those are 20" chrome with spinner then I would remove them otherwise a keeper.

+1

06-12-2012, 06:19 AM	#1
Yetibmw Registered 1 Rep 4 Posts Drives: Black sedan Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Just received my M3 Took delivery of a 2009 jet black sedan. I've been an Audi fanatic for years, but I'm officially converted. This car oozes quality and muscle car at the same time. I know it's personal preference, but I'd like to hear some opinions. The car came with tinted windows (even though front sides are illegal in NJ) and graphite wheels. While I love how aggressive this combo looks, I'm wondering if it's too much. I'm 40 years old. While nobody can accuse me of being conservative, I am an attorney and will be seen by clients and industry professionals. I'm considering removing the tint and trading the wheels for polished silver. What do you think?
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06-12-2012, 07:11 AM	#3
Scotch M3 BMW Virgin 13 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 2005 Honda Accord Join Date: May 2012 Location: Dirty Jersey iTrader: (0)	congrats on your new ride. I am also from NJ and IMHO I wouldn't care if you have bad ass car. I want an attorney who is good at work. I don't care about the personal choice. I suggest don't make changes for others. Your clients shouldn't be concern about cool looking car. cheers!! ps what type of attorney are you?
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06-12-2012, 07:20 AM	#4
mjposner Brigadier General 898 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 40i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southwest Florida iTrader: (3)	I drive a Melbourne Red 08 E93 with the graphite wheels, tints and black grill. I too am an attorney, but have 12 years on you. Still, if you are an up and comer, and will be seen by clients and industry professionals, you may want to tone it down. Luckily for me I don't care and my clients do not care either. In fact I want to respray my wheels black (partly for the look, partly due to road rash by the prior owner). __________________ Previous BMW: 16 M4, 13 M6; 14 M235i, 12 BMW M3; 11 BMW M3; 08 BMW M3; 08 BMW Z4M; 04 X3; 02 M3 Convertible; 02 M3; 00 M Roadster; 94 325 convertible; 92 325i Convertible; and 85 635csi My Car Photo Blog: http://carfisheye.blogspot.com/
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highyo Banned 15 Rep 408 Posts Drives: M3, X5 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: nYc iTrader: (0)	need pics. but if you are already thinking about it now, it's likely you won't be happy until you make a change. and those are relatively easy deletes.
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hlmiii Lieutenant 86 Rep 541 Posts Drives: '11 1M '10 M5 '05 M3 '12 CRT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston iTrader: (1)	Being an attorney you definitely don't want involvement with something illegal - tint - and in such a highly visible situation. $.02 from a state bar member down south ...
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06-12-2012, 01:10 PM	#7
Mike van D Major 18 Rep 1,112 Posts Drives: SG X6 35i; MW e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Congrats on the new ride! Agree with the others on the tint removal. Enjoy. __________________ ...just enjoying life.
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06-12-2012, 01:31 PM	#9
BMW Fanatic Banned 135 Rep 3,293 Posts Drives: slow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Calgary iTrader: (11)	I have always thought about window tint vs no window tint too but considering I am 21, I feel I can still pass with it. I have limo (5%). I told myself by the time I am 30 I will never run any darker than 35%. So, depending on what it is, you should make a decision accordingly. Post pics of the car. Congrats!
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06-12-2012, 01:32 PM	#10
vividracing 688 Rep 6,854 Posts Drives: E90 M3, F30 335i, F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arizona iTrader: (14)	If the tint is illegal, I'd remove it since it's probably pretty common knowledge that it's illegal. As for the wheels and aggressive look, I guess it would come down to what type of an attorney you are. Criminal vs civil, defense vs prosecution, etc. Personally, if my attorney showed up in an E90 M3 with dark tint and aggressive wheels, I'd be thinking "If this guy behaves in the court room like he buys cars, I made the right choice." I want my lawyer to defend me aggressively. But, I'm an automotive enthusiast. A non enthusiast may view you negatively, but I think most people won't give it much thought. I think your conduct when dealing with clients and peers will speak much louder than your choice in transportation. __________________ Travis Williams Shop ALL BMW G80 \| G82 Parts Here! 480.966.3040 ext 318 Travisw@vividracing.com PM, Email, or Call Directly for aggressive BMW Member Pricing
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06-12-2012, 02:09 PM	#11
Yetibmw Registered 1 Rep 4 Posts Drives: Black sedan Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the opinions. I apologize for the crappy iphone photo. I'm leaning towards tint removal. Attached Images
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06-12-2012, 02:19 PM	#12
John Tanglewood Porn Star 1316 Rep 3,350 Posts Drives: E60 M5 \| F95 X5M \| F90 M5 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Stamford, CT iTrader: (13)	Lose the tints. You'll be much happier. Note: I do not have tints but did on my last 2 cars. __________________
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06-12-2012, 02:21 PM	#13
italyix Captain 141 Rep 979 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (5)	Gratz on the purchase. Mine looks exactly like yours, just an 08 model. __________________ Mods: too many the list wont fit in the sig page. PM me Tesla Referral code: http://ts.la/juliana77782
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06-12-2012, 03:17 PM	#14
Dgarcia41982 Private First Class 26 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 2008 m3 sedan Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New jersey iTrader: (0)	Looks good to me.
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06-12-2012, 03:24 PM	#15
duk ///M 158 Rep 3,195 Posts Drives: 2011 AW/FR 6MT E92 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0)	looks good to me too __________________ 2011.5 AW/FR E92 M3 6MT
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IbanezGod 997TT, X5M 95 Rep 975 Posts Drives: 997TT, X5M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	i'm over that whole tint thing... i'm almost 33 and there is no need for tint other than trouble. personally i'd rather people be able to see me in my M3 __________________ 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo, Previously: 1998 M Roadster, 2011 M3, 2005 M3
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Yetibmw Registered 1 Rep 4 Posts Drives: Black sedan Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	By the way, I know 19 inch wheels look better, but I'm loving the way the 18s feel on the road. My S4 had low profile tires and both the tires and wheels and took a beating on the NY/NJ streets.
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06-13-2012, 02:05 PM	#19
Deeps Private 4 Rep 65 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Congrats fella! Looks good, and to be honest I completely agree about that perception worry you have. I live in London, UK, live on the outskirts but work in the city. My blacked out E92 gets attention everywhere I go which is fine when I'm just being a car enthusiast around town, but on the few occasions that I've travelled into the city to make a quick stop to the office, it gets the same attention and i worry about it looking unprofessional. However that said, your picture seems absolutely fine. Agreed losing the tints will definitely make a big change, but as long as you don't have a noisy tailpipe, loud red side gills or 21 inch wheels (which we all want and love lol) I don't think it'll harm your professional image Besides I'm sure your car will be a great conversation starter anyway, it's a great car and who knows when you may have a client that will warm to it! Enjoy it bud, we live once __________________
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06-13-2012, 02:10 PM	#20
spr Major 93 Rep 1,089 Posts Drives: F80 M3; e92 ESS650+ M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	I have to say that as an attorney, my private clients like that I have an M3. Insurance adjusters don't. Opposing counsel doesn't. I am also single with no kids... that I know of! I've always had fun cars though including P-cars, other M3/5's and AMG's.
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06-13-2012, 02:15 PM	#21
Space Ghost Captain 11 Rep 619 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA-PA iTrader: (5)	I think that looks conservative enough that you wont have to worry about creating a poor perception. Heck in FL just about every car is tinted. __________________ 2008 E92 M3, ESS VT-1, AA Full Exhaust, Volk TE-37, PSS10, ST BBK, ARKYM Motorsport Spliter, Vorsteiner Diffuser, BMW Edition Grill/Gill's, BMW Performance Spoiler, AUTOcoture Blacked Out Headlights, LCI Tail lights, Vorsteiner Carbon Fiber Center Dash Insert, Ultimate Racing Pedals (Because Race Car), AA SSK, Speed Cloth.
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