Finally picked'er up: Space Gray 2009 E90 M3 (F. Red/Al. Trim/6 Spd/18s)

FrenchBoy · 11-01-2008, 10:47 PM

I finally picked up my 2009 E90 M3 today. What a great day. I feel like a kid and cannot wipe the smile off my face even though I am still jet lagged from my return from France yesterday.

Here are the high level specs:
- Space Gray
- Fox Red interior with Brushed Aluminum trim
- 6 Speed
- EDC
- 18s
- No iDrive

I have put about 90 miles on the car today (almost half the tank is gone, ouch) and I still need to got thru the manual to get all the details straight. Initial impressions are:
1. That V8 sound under acceleration is intoxicating, hence the poor gas mileage. I am going to have to let it off a bit if I can ;-)
2. I am very happy with the color choice combination. Looks great
3. Didn't know much about the bluetooth phone integration but I am quite amazed with it. I made a bunch of calls from the car today. It works seamlessly and renders my bluetooth headset useless.
4. iPod interface via the BMW Professional radio works really well too. I am impressed with it.
5. Automatic headlight feature is quite useful. I think I am going to get used to not worrying about turning the headlights on and off very quickly.

Here are a couple of shots from today. I will try to add more later. Thanks again to this Forum for the invaluable info that led me to order this car.

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positiveions · 11-01-2008, 11:08 PM

man, i am liking those rear tailights better than an 08 model. But looks stunning those color combos. Congrats

White Shark · 11-01-2008, 11:12 PM

Congrats !!

doba_s · 11-01-2008, 11:15 PM

love the color ... !

rzm3 · 11-01-2008, 11:29 PM

Beautiful color combo!

jamesisel · 11-02-2008, 01:47 AM

nice. 18" look real good. great choice!

tightie · 11-02-2008, 02:08 AM

sick!

torredresen · 11-02-2008, 03:24 AM

The facelifted taillights are so much better than the old ones!!
Also love the combo you have chosen!
And eventho I kinda hate the 18's, they go well on your car!!

Enjoy it and drive safe mate

Deda · 11-02-2008, 08:02 AM

love your color combo.great looking car.

Speedtrap · 11-02-2008, 09:10 AM

COngrats! One of my fav colours. Why no idrive?

Zirenz2006 · 11-02-2008, 09:13 AM

Looks great! Love the face lift taillights.

Irb Digital · 11-02-2008, 09:44 AM

Congrats, and your color is all that!

eeeboy · 11-02-2008, 10:12 AM

badasssssss

FrenchBoy · 11-02-2008, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedtrap

COngrats! One of my fav colours. Why no idrive?

The only reason to get iDrive in my mind is for Navigation. My commute is 3 miles each way on city streets. I rarely have a need for traffic info or navigation. In the few times that I need them, I just use Google maps/traffic on my cell phone. Not worth the extra $2250 for me.

Plus, I think the dash looks cleaner without iDrive. The second hump seems like an afterthought to me and is too much of a focus point in the dash. I think it is much better integrated in the X6 for instance.

Personal choice I guess.

On similar note, I picked up the French brochure for the M3 while in France and apparently, the M3 cannot be ordered without iDrive in France. Weird. I am happy I had the choice.

Hopes this helps.

asaulo1 · 11-02-2008, 10:55 AM

Congrats... another single humper..... Cheers

Bimmer Nerd · 11-02-2008, 12:12 PM

congrats on the m3

it looks really sweet in space gray. i wonder what kind of mods can aftermarket company's can come up with.

monsta · 11-02-2008, 12:47 PM

looks great very happy for you enjoy the car...brake her in nicely!

jgorman13 · 11-02-2008, 12:55 PM

by far my favorite new color available for the E90s. so glad they put this on the sedan. Beautiful car and good luck with it!

eclipsisNA · 11-02-2008, 01:57 PM

Excellent choice in color combos.

ericlikescars · 11-02-2008, 03:10 PM

Gosh, I love those M3 sedans! I'm a coupe guy, but the sedan version of this car looks so aggressive from the back!

Congragulations, and enjoy!

positiveions · 11-02-2008, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrenchBoy

The only reason to get iDrive in my mind is for Navigation. My commute is 3 miles each way on city streets. I rarely have a need for traffic info or navigation. In the few times that I need them, I just use Google maps/traffic on my cell phone. Not worth the extra $2250 for me.

Plus, I think the dash looks cleaner without iDrive. The second hump seems like an afterthought to me and is too much of a focus point in the dash. I think it is much better integrated in the X6 for instance.

Personal choice I guess.

On similar note, I picked up the French brochure for the M3 while in France and apparently, the M3 cannot be ordered without iDrive in France. Weird. I am happy I had the choice.

Hopes this helps.

oh you need the nav; coming out of your driveway!

Sedan_Clan · 11-02-2008, 03:51 PM

Congrats! My best friend just picked up his Space Grey coupe on Friday.

Eatrach, it looks like you have until tomorrow to purchase a car with the 0.9% financing. Slacker, get over to Shelly BMW asap.

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FrenchBoy Lieutenant Colonel 299 Rep 1,508 Posts Drives: '16 F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	Finally picked'er up: Space Gray 2009 E90 M3 (F. Red/Al. Trim/6 Spd/18s) I finally picked up my 2009 E90 M3 today. What a great day. I feel like a kid and cannot wipe the smile off my face even though I am still jet lagged from my return from France yesterday. Here are the high level specs: - Space Gray - Fox Red interior with Brushed Aluminum trim - 6 Speed - EDC - 18s - No iDrive I have put about 90 miles on the car today (almost half the tank is gone, ouch) and I still need to got thru the manual to get all the details straight. Initial impressions are: 1. That V8 sound under acceleration is intoxicating, hence the poor gas mileage. I am going to have to let it off a bit if I can ;-) 2. I am very happy with the color choice combination. Looks great 3. Didn't know much about the bluetooth phone integration but I am quite amazed with it. I made a bunch of calls from the car today. It works seamlessly and renders my bluetooth headset useless. 4. iPod interface via the BMW Professional radio works really well too. I am impressed with it. 5. Automatic headlight feature is quite useful. I think I am going to get used to not worrying about turning the headlights on and off very quickly. Here are a couple of shots from today. I will try to add more later. Thanks again to this Forum for the invaluable info that led me to order this car. __________________ Current: 2016 F80 M3 6-Speed \| SO \| AB XT1 \| ZCP \| M Performance Suspension \| GC Camber Plates Previous: 2009 E90 M3
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torredresen Captain 76 Rep 708 Posts Drives: M3 09 E93 JzB Fox Red extended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 Z4; 2.0 [8.00] 2005 Z4 [7.50]	The facelifted taillights are so much better than the old ones!! Also love the combo you have chosen! And eventho I kinda hate the 18's, they go well on your car!! Enjoy it and drive safe mate
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Bimmer Nerd Major General 555 Rep 7,783 Posts Drives: 6MT F80 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Santa Monica, CA iTrader: (12)	congrats on the m3 it looks really sweet in space gray. i wonder what kind of mods can aftermarket company's can come up with.
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jgorman13 Lieutenant 27 Rep 528 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 3.0i, 2008 C300 Sport Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	by far my favorite new color available for the E90s. so glad they put this on the sedan. Beautiful car and good luck with it!
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