M3s from Classic BMW in Dallas

Mack211 · 03-07-2008, 04:14 PM

I just got back from my local dealer. They had 1 coupe and 1 sedan. The sedan is already sold and being picked up tomorrow. The coupe is their demo car and will not be sold. I never thought I would say this but the red is absolutely beautiful in the sunlight. I hated every picture I saw of it but it is really a great color outside. The tan interior is def. not for me. The cars lines are just stunning in person. I was able to start the engine and it was def. different than I expected. Coming from a UUC TSE on my current e46 I for some reason was expecting a loud v8 roar when started. What I actually heard was a nice district BMW engine with the slight high pitch startup and not much exhaust noise on rev. I wasn't able to drive it so I am sure it sounds different in motion. My main reason for going to the car was to hear the sound system. I currently do not have the enhanced premium sound on order but that will be changing. The quality of sound compared to my base sound system in my 325 is a night and day difference. The sound has such an amazing base and highs.
Next, he showed me the sedan which was in Silverstone II. I am surprised how much I did not like this color. It could have just been the lighting but there was way too much light blue in it for me. I am sure some will love it but this was not for me. I am still very glad about my choice on Space Gray. The sedan like some others have said is a beast. I honestly love the look of it and almost want to consider changing my order to one. I typically hate the look of the sedans, but in person the lines look fantastic. I can see the sedans being a BIG hit once these get out more.

Anyways I gotta get back to work. I took way too long of a lunch break to go look at these. Sorry about the bad grammar and my horrible photo skills.
P.S. I do have these photos in much large resolution is anyone wants them emailed to them.

Mack211 · 03-07-2008, 04:17 PM

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Mack211 · 03-07-2008, 04:18 PM

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monsta · 03-07-2008, 04:19 PM

aaaahhhh this wait is killing me, I want to stay away and I can't..looks beautiful....starting to really really like MR

par4bmw · 03-07-2008, 04:23 PM

Thanks for the post. How did you think the FR looked on the SSII sedan?

Mack211 · 03-07-2008, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by par4bmw

Thanks for the post. How did you think the FR looked on the SSII sedan?

I was not able to sit inside b/c it was sold already. Like I said before the SSII was not my favorite but the FR actually went pretty well with the SSII. The FR leather in person was actually much darker and closer to a brick red than I was expecting. (It was in the shade so this could change out in the sun I guess)

Mack211 · 03-07-2008, 04:28 PM

I forgot to say, I really really loved the fell of the leather. It was extremely soft and the seats felt very comfortable.

The worst part of this whole trip was that my dealer told me I was the first DCT order they had but that I was still status 111......

par4bmw · 03-07-2008, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mack211

I was not able to sit inside b/c it was sold already. Like I said before the SSII was not my favorite but the FR actually went pretty well with the SSII. The FR leather in person was actually much darker and closer to a brick red than I was expecting. (It was in the shade so this could change out in the sun I guess)

Cool. Thanks for the feedback.

Keto · 03-07-2008, 06:32 PM

Heh, this thread is my thread on the main forums except with pics. The SSII looked almost like TiAg in my dealer's lights. MR definitely has some orange to it. FR is definitely more "blah", but a very classy blah, than most of the pix on this site. It really is Brick Red.

Mack211 · 03-07-2008, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keto

Heh, this thread is my thread on the main forums except with pics. The SSII looked almost like TiAg in my dealer's lights. MR definitely has some orange to it. FR is definitely more "blah", but a very classy blah, than most of the pix on this site. It really is Brick Red.

I beat you by an hour and a half

Nucking Futs! · 03-07-2008, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mack211

I forgot to say, I really really loved the fell of the leather. It was extremely soft and the seats felt very comfortable.

The worst part of this whole trip was that my dealer told me I was the first DCT order they had but that I was still status 111......

Yep, I saw it today too at Classic BMW. I was there in the afternoon & they had it parked upfront on the driveway. After seeing Melbourne red metallic in person, I'm glad I chose that color...it's so effing HAWT in person (cf leather trim as well)!

Melbourne red metallic w/a cf roof's gonna look crazy. Too bad this one on display had a sunroof.

Seeing the sedan in person reaffirmed what I thought about it based on pics...it looks butt-ugly due to the rear (pun-intended). I couldn't live w/seeing that rear-end everytime I walk in the garage. If I was in the market for a sports sedan (in this category/segment) then I would pick either the C63 or IS-F over the the e90 M3 any day & all day but that's just my humble opinion.

My order consist of DKG & 19's yet I'm still status 111 as well. What's jacked up w/BMW NA is that last week (Monday, 2-25-08) I was told I have a week 11 build (next week I think) BUT when I called BMW's 800# today, they changed it to week 19.

The GM confirmed this as well. Boo to BMW NA!!!

M3NNIS · 03-07-2008, 08:56 PM

guess I wont post my pics then, haha, same cars/ I drove the coupe, WOW.
anyone kidding themselves thinking that the 335 is jsut as good, needs to rethink.
although I took it easy in the car, since it will be someones one day, You can still get the feel and the 335 is not where near this thing.
my deal is sealed for sure.
and the sedan looks tits. anyone that says the sedan is ugly needs to go see it in person.

M3NNIS · 03-07-2008, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by par4bmw

Thanks for the post. How did you think the FR looked on the SSII sedan?

The fox red is awasome, they should not have named it that. its not really red.imo but what do I know.

Keto · 03-07-2008, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mack211

I beat you by an hour and a half

That was the time I spent wandering the back lot of my dealer looking for the secret, not-on-any-lists-and-not-for-sale-thanks-for-asking MR coupe.

FifthStreetz · 03-07-2008, 09:04 PM

Great pictures~

Red with beige looks pretty good~

RandyB · 03-08-2008, 12:08 AM

Thanks for the post. I went by there a few minutes ago and looked at the E90 through the glass. The MR coupe was nowhere to be seen. I'll swing by tomorrow while they're open and get a look at the coupe.

Nucking Futs! · 03-08-2008, 12:26 AM

FWIW, the SA told me no test drives even for buyers that have put down deposits & placed an order (boo!). He also said they're going to display the coupe for 3 weeks & then let it become available for sale. What I don't get is, why even call it a "demo car" if potential buyers can't test drive it?

And yes, Melbourne red metallic in the sunlight is tits!

SHADY1 · 03-08-2008, 12:30 AM

MelsM3 · 03-08-2008, 01:14 AM

Not Ur Avg 3 · 03-08-2008, 02:41 AM

OMFG
how did i totally forget that the M3 is in PLANO!!!
im going first thing tomarrow to check this bad boy out... omg i love classic
i cant beleive my sales rep Larry Patton didnt call me for this one.
cheers plano ppl!

Nucking Futs! · 03-08-2008, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Not Ur Avg 3

OMFG
how did i totally forget that the M3 is in PLANO!!!
im going first thing tomarrow to check this bad boy out... omg i love classic
i cant beleive my sales rep Larry Patton didnt call me for this one.
cheers plano ppl!

If you really wanna see it asap then you should go see it now.

You can see the sedan through the window but from what another poster said, the coupe isn't at the front anymore.

M3NNIS · 03-08-2008, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nucking Futs!

FWIW, the SA told me no test drives even for buyers that have put down deposits & placed an order (boo!). He also said they're going to display the coupe for 3 weeks & then let it become available for sale. What I don't get is, why even call it a "demo car" if potential buyers can't test drive it?

And yes, Melbourne red metallic in the sunlight is tits!

read my post above.
I drove the car at classic. I also drove the one at Abahn.
I am buying one so they can left me drive it or I don't buyit.

Classic GM really did not want anyone driving it and they said they are going to be selective on who drives it. If you are not buying one you arent driving it. if you are I am sure you can drive it. let me see if I can load my pics onto here for ya.

03-07-2008, 04:14 PM	#1
Mack211 Lieutenant Drives: 2008 M3 - DCT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 493 iTrader: (0)	M3s from Classic BMW in Dallas I just got back from my local dealer. They had 1 coupe and 1 sedan. The sedan is already sold and being picked up tomorrow. The coupe is their demo car and will not be sold. I never thought I would say this but the red is absolutely beautiful in the sunlight. I hated every picture I saw of it but it is really a great color outside. The tan interior is def. not for me. The cars lines are just stunning in person. I was able to start the engine and it was def. different than I expected. Coming from a UUC TSE on my current e46 I for some reason was expecting a loud v8 roar when started. What I actually heard was a nice district BMW engine with the slight high pitch startup and not much exhaust noise on rev. I wasn't able to drive it so I am sure it sounds different in motion. My main reason for going to the car was to hear the sound system. I currently do not have the enhanced premium sound on order but that will be changing. The quality of sound compared to my base sound system in my 325 is a night and day difference. The sound has such an amazing base and highs. Next, he showed me the sedan which was in Silverstone II. I am surprised how much I did not like this color. It could have just been the lighting but there was way too much light blue in it for me. I am sure some will love it but this was not for me. I am still very glad about my choice on Space Gray. The sedan like some others have said is a beast. I honestly love the look of it and almost want to consider changing my order to one. I typically hate the look of the sedans, but in person the lines look fantastic. I can see the sedans being a BIG hit once these get out more. Anyways I gotta get back to work. I took way too long of a lunch break to go look at these. Sorry about the bad grammar and my horrible photo skills. P.S. I do have these photos in much large resolution is anyone wants them emailed to them. Attached Images __________________ 2008 M3 Space Gray, Black, Syc Ant Wood Trim, DCT 2001 325ci Steel Gray - Sold
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03-07-2008, 04:17 PM	#2
Mack211 Lieutenant Drives: 2008 M3 - DCT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 493 iTrader: (0)	.... Attached Images __________________ 2008 M3 Space Gray, Black, Syc Ant Wood Trim, DCT 2001 325ci Steel Gray - Sold

03-07-2008, 04:18 PM	#3
Mack211 Lieutenant Drives: 2008 M3 - DCT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 493 iTrader: (0)	......... Attached Images __________________ 2008 M3 Space Gray, Black, Syc Ant Wood Trim, DCT 2001 325ci Steel Gray - Sold

03-07-2008, 04:19 PM	#4
monsta Brigadier General Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bergen County, NJ/Y.O, NY Posts: 3,590 iTrader: (2)	aaaahhhh this wait is killing me, I want to stay away and I can't..looks beautiful....starting to really really like MR __________________ '08 E92 M3 6MT \| IB \| FR \| RAC RG63's \| VRS Ti Exhaust \| Fabspeed HFC & Xpipe '09 X5 35d SG/SB '11 X3 28i AW/CN/FW (wife's car

03-07-2008, 04:28 PM	#7
Mack211 Lieutenant Drives: 2008 M3 - DCT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 493 iTrader: (0)	I forgot to say, I really really loved the fell of the leather. It was extremely soft and the seats felt very comfortable. The worst part of this whole trip was that my dealer told me I was the first DCT order they had but that I was still status 111...... __________________ 2008 M3 Space Gray, Black, Syc Ant Wood Trim, DCT 2001 325ci Steel Gray - Sold

03-07-2008, 04:23 PM	#5
par4bmw Lieutenant Drives: 370Z & My JK Toy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 494 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the post. How did you think the FR looked on the SSII sedan?

03-07-2008, 06:32 PM	#9
Keto Major Drives: 550i M-sport AW Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: N'awlins Posts: 1,089 iTrader: (1)	Heh, this thread is my thread on the main forums except with pics. The SSII looked almost like TiAg in my dealer's lights. MR definitely has some orange to it. FR is definitely more "blah", but a very classy blah, than most of the pix on this site. It really is Brick Red. __________________ '11 550i, pics soon

03-07-2008, 08:56 PM	#12
M3NNIS Colonel Drives: a truck for now Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 2,122 iTrader: (6)	guess I wont post my pics then, haha, same cars/ I drove the coupe, WOW. anyone kidding themselves thinking that the 335 is jsut as good, needs to rethink. although I took it easy in the car, since it will be someones one day, You can still get the feel and the 335 is not where near this thing. my deal is sealed for sure. and the sedan looks tits. anyone that says the sedan is ugly needs to go see it in person. __________________

03-07-2008, 09:04 PM	#15
FifthStreetz O! So Sour!! Drives: Fast e30 / Slow M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Lee, NJ Posts: 15,390 iTrader: (21) Garage List 2008 M3 [4.75]	Great pictures~ Red with beige looks pretty good~ __________________

03-08-2008, 12:08 AM	#16
RandyB Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '03 330i, '09 M3 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,504 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the post. I went by there a few minutes ago and looked at the E90 through the glass. The MR coupe was nowhere to be seen. I'll swing by tomorrow while they're open and get a look at the coupe.

03-08-2008, 12:26 AM	#17
Nucking Futs! Major Drives: E92 Melbourne red/black M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: All over Dallas! Posts: 1,228 iTrader: (7)	FWIW, the SA told me no test drives even for buyers that have put down deposits & placed an order (boo!). He also said they're going to display the coupe for 3 weeks & then let it become available for sale. What I don't get is, why even call it a "demo car" if potential buyers can't test drive it? And yes, Melbourne red metallic in the sunlight is tits! __________________ - Jimmy 07' GSJ-10 1GR-FE - Daily grind: Blacked out & modded for the streets! Closes thing to offroading I'll ever do is go over a curb...w/my V-rated truck summer tires! 08' E92 S65B40 (M-DCT 7-Speed) - Weekend cruiser: Volk & GruppeM FTW!!!

03-08-2008, 12:30 AM	#18
SHADY1 Hamann M3 Fan Drives: 2008 E92 Jerez Black M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 2,575 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 Coupe [4.36]	Thanks for the pics __________________ JZB,6MT, My mods 360 Forged 20inch wheels,VF540 Supercharger,Hamann CF roof spoiler,H&R springs,CF grills,Hamann rear trunk spoiler,Hamann Side Skirts, ARKYM full CF bumper, Gintani Race exhaust, AA X-pipe catless,RPI scoops,AA SSK, JZB painted side grills w/tinted markers, Arkym CF Double Sided Vented Hood,Arkym CF rear Diffuser

03-08-2008, 01:14 AM	#19
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03-08-2008, 02:41 AM	#20
Not Ur Avg 3 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 06' 325i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,870 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	OMFG how did i totally forget that the M3 is in PLANO!!! im going first thing tomarrow to check this bad boy out... omg i love classic i cant beleive my sales rep Larry Patton didnt call me for this one. cheers plano ppl! __________________ Perfection In The Making...

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