Preliminary Photos/Impressions of E90 M3

Zero Boss · 04-30-2008, 10:41 PM

Well today was that magical moment.

I finally took delivery of my precious "baby" and had the first opportunity to take it out for a drive. Since a lot of people have already posted fantastic reviews and comments which I don't feel are neccessary repeating, I'll just say that the car is absolutely amazing and has far exceeded my expectations which were sky high to begin with. Coming from a regular 06 3 series I can firmly attest that this car is in no way similar to the standard vehicle. Starting with the cosmetics of the exterior/interior to the driving mechanics it is a completely different class. The cockpit in my opinion is done perfectly well, not too much and not too little. The seats and stearing wheel give that much needed sport note and it works absolutely fantastic. Some have complained about the thickness of the wheel but IMO it is phenomenal and I like it much better over the regular. Driving the car can't simply be described by words so I won't even try. Having experienced what it is capable of within the break-in rules I can only stay in awe of what is to come. I did only 3X miles today so after some more driving I will definitely be able to have a deeper sense and feel of the capabilities. Didn't even get the chance to try out all the different driving modes. Once I have additional time behind the wheel I'll post more impressions but for now I'll let you enjoy these preliminary pics. A lot more are to come after I get the car detailed and clear bra'd. Thanks

Updated with the detailed and clear bra'd car photos.
Premier did a truly fantastic job on the clear bra as did longtran for the reflectors. They really make a huge difference.
Big thanks Xcel for the Premier recommendation!

normcaldwell · 04-30-2008, 10:47 PM

Beautiful car, nice pics; congrats!
I'm planning to order an E90 M3 in the next month or so.
Sparkling Graphite/Fox Red is one of the combo's I like.

MDCTFTW · 04-30-2008, 10:53 PM

There's pen mark on your exhaust.

Davinhci · 04-30-2008, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDCTFTW

There's pen mark on your exhaust.

yeah i saw that too, but congrats awesome car

Shade · 04-30-2008, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDCTFTW

There's pen mark on your exhaust.

weird

Rick · 04-30-2008, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDCTFTW

There's pen mark on your exhaust.

That's graffiti, he's from L.A.

Congrats on the beautiful car. Fox Red looks great with SG. Enjoy.

Park2670 · 05-01-2008, 10:46 AM

Sexy. I want an M3 so badly...

soons50 · 05-01-2008, 11:45 AM

Great color choice ! It looks very nice.

spike357 · 05-01-2008, 12:25 PM

Beautiful color combo. Congrats on the car!

JEllis · 05-01-2008, 04:34 PM

Nice Sedan!

m3rxn · 05-01-2008, 04:44 PM

nice color combo and congrats.

Big Windy · 05-01-2008, 04:52 PM

the sparkling graphite doesn't appear very purplish here and i think it looks awesome. sometimes i don't like the purple tint.

WCH · 05-01-2008, 05:11 PM

congrats

Krueger///M3 · 05-01-2008, 05:23 PM

Sweet car!

Bama M3 · 05-01-2008, 09:16 PM

Gorgeous car. Great choice on the combo.

Paladin906 · 05-01-2008, 09:25 PM

Beautiful car man. Congrats.

kt157 · 05-01-2008, 10:08 PM

u NEED blackline tailights!

kt157 · 05-01-2008, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motorsport

I know, but when I asked the service dept. they told me they're not sure if the regular 3 series ones will fit. Unbelievable how uninformed they are. I need someone who already knows to tell me wheather the regular blacklines fit the M3 so that I can buy them.

if both regular e90 and m3 e90 have the same part number for the tailights then they should fit right? your answer is there...

yahtzee · 05-02-2008, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motorsport

True, the thing is, officially there are no accessories for the lights at the moment so there's nothing to compare to.

They fit because I have had them on mine for a week. I am actually on the fence so if you do decide that you want them, let me know and I may possibly consider giving them to you for a deal.

eclipsisNA · 05-06-2008, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motorsport

Big thanks Xcel for the Premier reccommendation!

It looks fantastic! I can't even tell there's a bra there.

KKSigua · 05-06-2008, 08:51 PM

great pics

Sedan_Clan · 05-06-2008, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motorsport

I know, but when I asked the service dept. they told me they're not sure if the regular 3 series ones will fit. Unbelievable how uninformed they are. I need someone who already knows to tell me wheather the regular blacklines fit the M3 so that I can buy them.

Yes, they will fit.

Nice sedan...nice color combo.

Quote:

Originally Posted by yahtzee

They fit because I have had them on mine for a week. I am actually on the fence so if you do decide that you want them, let me know and I may possibly consider giving them to you for a deal.

Why are you on the fence bro?

04-30-2008, 10:41 PM	#1
Zero Boss . Drives: . Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: . Posts: 39 iTrader: (0)	Preliminary Photos/Impressions of E90 M3 Well today was that magical moment. I finally took delivery of my precious "baby" and had the first opportunity to take it out for a drive. Since a lot of people have already posted fantastic reviews and comments which I don't feel are neccessary repeating, I'll just say that the car is absolutely amazing and has far exceeded my expectations which were sky high to begin with. Coming from a regular 06 3 series I can firmly attest that this car is in no way similar to the standard vehicle. Starting with the cosmetics of the exterior/interior to the driving mechanics it is a completely different class. The cockpit in my opinion is done perfectly well, not too much and not too little. The seats and stearing wheel give that much needed sport note and it works absolutely fantastic. Some have complained about the thickness of the wheel but IMO it is phenomenal and I like it much better over the regular. Driving the car can't simply be described by words so I won't even try. Having experienced what it is capable of within the break-in rules I can only stay in awe of what is to come. I did only 3X miles today so after some more driving I will definitely be able to have a deeper sense and feel of the capabilities. Didn't even get the chance to try out all the different driving modes. Once I have additional time behind the wheel I'll post more impressions but for now I'll let you enjoy these preliminary pics. A lot more are to come after I get the car detailed and clear bra'd. Thanks Updated with the detailed and clear bra'd car photos. Premier did a truly fantastic job on the clear bra as did longtran for the reflectors. They really make a huge difference. Big thanks Xcel for the Premier recommendation! Last edited by Zero Boss; 03-26-2009 at 04:53 PM.
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04-30-2008, 10:47 PM	#2
normcaldwell Enlisted Member Drives: 2006 M3 Coupe 6MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 48 iTrader: (0)	Beautiful car, nice pics; congrats! I'm planning to order an E90 M3 in the next month or so. Sparkling Graphite/Fox Red is one of the combo's I like. __________________ 2006 M3 Coupe \| 6MT \| Carbon Black Metallic \| Cinnamon \| No Sunroof \| OE CSL Bootlid \| Euro Headers-Cats \| ESS VT2-500 \| SS X-Pipe w/Resonator SS Street \| Zionsville Radiator \| TCK DA 400/500 Camber Plates \| StopTech ST-40 355x32 \| RAC RG63 Brushed \| Hoen Fogs \| V-CSL Diffuser

04-30-2008, 10:53 PM	#3
MDCTFTW Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E92 DCT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 1,975 iTrader: (0)	There's pen mark on your exhaust. __________________ MDCT ... so you can drive and eat a hamburger at the same time.

05-01-2008, 10:46 AM	#7
Park2670 Lieutenant General Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UTAH Posts: 17,955 iTrader: (5)	Sexy. I want an M3 so badly... __________________ Utah Chat Thread 2011 335d ///M-Sport

05-01-2008, 04:34 PM	#10
JEllis Brigadier General Drives: E36 M3, 997S Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,375 iTrader: (1)	Nice Sedan! __________________

05-01-2008, 11:45 AM	#8
soons50 New Member Drives: 2007 M(azda)3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ville de Québec Posts: 15 iTrader: (0)	Great color choice ! It looks very nice.

05-01-2008, 12:25 PM	#9
spike357 Private First Class Drives: The 1st 2008 e92 M3 in NV Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 157 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 e92 M3 [0.00]	Beautiful color combo. Congrats on the car!

05-01-2008, 04:44 PM	#11
m3rxn Daddy R Drives: 2 boosted bimmers Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern Cali Posts: 673 iTrader: (0)	nice color combo and congrats. __________________ 07 E90 335i, TiAg-ZPP/ZSP/step/AA FMIC/GIAC S1/Ar OC/Ar OCC/Forge DVs/BMW PE 04 E46 M3, TiAg-6MT/ VFE SC stage I/CDV delete

05-01-2008, 04:52 PM	#12
Big Windy Major General Drives: audi s4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: seatac, wa Posts: 5,124 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E92 M3 [4.50] 2000 Saleen S281 Su ... [0.00]	the sparkling graphite doesn't appear very purplish here and i think it looks awesome. sometimes i don't like the purple tint.

05-01-2008, 05:11 PM	#13
WCH Captain Drives: '11 E92 M3 SSII; '12 ML63 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 994 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 Mercedes ML63 [0.00] 2012 BMW 550xi M-sport [0.00] 2011 E92 M3 [0.00]	congrats __________________

05-01-2008, 05:23 PM	#14
Krueger///M3 Major Drives: 2003 HPF 2.5, 2008 M3 (Sold) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pearl District, OR Posts: 1,403 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2002 BMW ///M3 [0.00] 2008 BMW ///M3 [0.00]	Sweet car!

05-01-2008, 09:16 PM	#15
Bama M3 First Lieutenant Drives: 13 Z4 28i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NoVA Posts: 356 iTrader: (1)	Gorgeous car. Great choice on the combo.

05-01-2008, 09:25 PM	#16
Paladin906 Private First Class Drives: BMW 330i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 130 iTrader: (0)	Beautiful car man. Congrats.

05-01-2008, 10:08 PM	#17
kt157 Captain Drives: jet black 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: BayArea, CA Posts: 926 iTrader: (1)	u NEED blackline tailights! __________________

05-06-2008, 08:51 PM	#21
KKSigua Forever Modding! Drives: 08 JZB M3, M-DCT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,068 iTrader: (4)	great pics __________________ Advan F7, Vorst. GTS3 Bumper, Deck lid, AA Pulley, ECU 1.5, X-Pipe w/HFC, Eisenmann Black Series Race, CF Grills,Vents,Mirrors, BMW Perf. Steering Wheel, 09 iDrive Knob, Alum. Pedals, Euro Rear Fog & Side Mirrors, Lux H8, F1 Tint, Ventureshield, EAS Mirror Mod, , Gruppe M CAI, Dinan 3.62, Stage 3 susp. ACS CF side skirt, Escort 9500ix, Challenge CF rear diffuser, Kics R40 Stud Conv. Kit, Alekshop F&R Cam.

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