My new IB Sedan

midlifecrisis · 03-21-2008, 08:11 AM

I've been watching this board for a while now, and joined today to show off my new toy. I know a few other people have been asking to see cars with the 18's, so here it is. The car looks better than I could imagine. The differences between the regular E90 and the M3 E90 transform the car into something entirely different! It looks incredibly aggressive, especially in person. The Interlagos/bamboo color combination turned out well, too. The bamboo has more brown in it than I thought, and none of the orange that I've seen in some other posts. It's also darker than the Sand color in my E46.

(Sorry about the poor picture quality. I'll try to use a better camera next time.)

Epacy · 03-21-2008, 08:30 AM

Congrats!!
I thought about this color combo as well. Would be interested to see more interior pics if you have them. How do you like the wood trim?

monsta · 03-21-2008, 08:45 AM

thanks looks great, enjoy her...no second hump either, was this a preorder or off the lot?

southlight · 03-21-2008, 09:21 AM

Congrats, midlifecrisis (nice nick BTW

)!

Second thoughts, E?

Best regards, south

AwesomeM3 · 03-21-2008, 09:22 AM

Congrats!

Love the IB!

midlifecrisis · 03-21-2008, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Epacy

Congrats!!
I thought about this color combo as well. Would be interested to see more interior pics if you have them. How do you like the wood trim?

I like the warm colors for the interior, so this was really the only choice. I think it looks great with the bamboo, but it's a matter of taste. It doesn't look very brown at all against leather color.

Keto · 03-21-2008, 09:55 AM

IB FTMFW. Grats!

midlifecrisis · 03-21-2008, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by monsta

thanks looks great, enjoy her...no second hump either, was this a preorder or off the lot?

It was a preorder - exactly the way I wanted it. I'd been on the list for a couple of years. I put my name in before the sedan was even announced. I got the call the last week in January from Mark Carvalho at JMK (who by the way was fantastic to work with). Mark pulled a lot of strings to get the car delivered by yesterday so I could surprise my son, who's going back to school tomorrow.

I got your PM Monsta, thanks. You and the rest of the Jersey owners should join me at CCA events this year.

asaulo1 · 03-21-2008, 10:34 AM

that one is nice.... haven't seen the 18s on a sedan but it looks good... Congrats

schnell325 · 03-21-2008, 10:41 AM

Looks good....like the X in the background!

Johndoe · 03-21-2008, 11:28 AM

Great pics - thanks for posting. very helpful to those of us choosing a sedan+18"+wood trim...makes the decision much easier....i like the selection...i am leaning towards SSII but the IB looks great as well! Even the rear lights are beginning to look 'acceptable'!!

mhutchins14 · 03-21-2008, 02:35 PM

Thanks for the pics!!!

Epacy · 03-21-2008, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by southlight

Second thoughts, E?

No, not really.
Hard to tell from those pics.

skierman64 · 03-21-2008, 04:23 PM

Wow, I like the wood, I didn't think I would but it does look nice.

I added you to the March Delivery Roll Call, what was your date of delivery?

Are you in the NJ chapter or the Delaware Valley Chapter of the CCA?

Roll call: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124050

Krueger///M3 · 03-21-2008, 04:30 PM

Nice car! Congrats on joining the club.

zkM3 · 03-21-2008, 05:19 PM

Congrats! Nice car......You have comfort access but no navi? Is CA only part of Tech pkg... or also an option you can order?......

asaulo1 · 03-21-2008, 05:22 PM

didn't even notice the single hump... nice job.....

BCMPOWER · 03-21-2008, 06:18 PM

Hey another owner with Sycamore Anthracite wood, congrats and looks amazing.

montreal red · 03-22-2008, 12:56 AM

nice choice!

Rovman · 03-22-2008, 03:27 AM

Thanks for posting the pics, I can't wait for my sedan with 18's.

midlifecrisis · 03-22-2008, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skierman64

Wow, I like the wood, I didn't think I would but it does look nice.

I added you to the March Delivery Roll Call, what was your date of delivery?

Are you in the NJ chapter or the Delaware Valley Chapter of the CCA?

Roll call: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124050

I'm in the NJ Chapter. I Autocross an orient blue E46 328 sedan.

Date of delivery was 3/20.

midlifecrisis · 03-22-2008, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by zkM3

Congrats! Nice car......You have comfort access but no navi? Is CA only part of Tech pkg... or also an option you can order?......

No comfort access - The only options are extended leather, premium pkg., EDC, cold weather pkg., and sunroof.

03-21-2008, 08:11 AM	#1
midlifecrisis Major 971 Rep 1,269 Posts Drives: 2017 X5 35d, 2019 230i X Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	My new IB Sedan I've been watching this board for a while now, and joined today to show off my new toy. I know a few other people have been asking to see cars with the 18's, so here it is. The car looks better than I could imagine. The differences between the regular E90 and the M3 E90 transform the car into something entirely different! It looks incredibly aggressive, especially in person. The Interlagos/bamboo color combination turned out well, too. The bamboo has more brown in it than I thought, and none of the orange that I've seen in some other posts. It's also darker than the Sand color in my E46. (Sorry about the poor picture quality. I'll try to use a better camera next time.) Attached Images
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Epacy Reincarnated 314 Rep 4,225 Posts Drives: 02 Maxima SE Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	Congrats!! I thought about this color combo as well. Would be interested to see more interior pics if you have them. How do you like the wood trim? __________________ Pearl Bliss
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monsta Brigadier General 251 Rep 3,588 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bergen County, NJ/Y.O, NY iTrader: (2)	thanks looks great, enjoy her...no second hump either, was this a preorder or off the lot? __________________ '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
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asaulo1 Lieutenant 45 Rep 577 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Coupe, alp white Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Santa Clarita, CA. iTrader: (0)	that one is nice.... haven't seen the 18s on a sedan but it looks good... Congrats
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Johndoe Second Lieutenant 44 Rep 257 Posts Drives: 09 M3 sedan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Thanks for wood/18" pics Great pics - thanks for posting. very helpful to those of us choosing a sedan+18"+wood trim...makes the decision much easier....i like the selection...i am leaning towards SSII but the IB looks great as well! Even the rear lights are beginning to look 'acceptable'!!
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