E92 coupe MY09 spec for ED (euro)

Voltigeur · 12-09-2008, 10:15 PM

So, I think I have finally settled on a spec after more than a year on this board - and it'll be 2 yrs by the time I go to Die Welt for pick-up.

E92 MY09

* JzB / FR extended (seen this combo and love it, rationally an easier color match if [when!] scratched would suggest Jet Blk, so clear bra a must)
* 6MT (yes, have driven both, I just preferred the involvement of the old tech, dinosaur that I am)
* 18s (think I will get 19s later - not enamoured of the std 19s' shiny finish - I want black rims)
* Tech (for EDC, navi and CA)
* Premium (carbon)
* moonroof (I realize - as this has been the root of many heated debates on m3post - that it's not as sporting but all my cars have had a 'roof and I enjoy it more than I need a slightly lower center of gravity. Period. And yes, I have seen the CF roof and if it came w/ a 'roof then we're good!)
* heated seats (cold mornings in winter; wife's 5er has 'em and they're toasty)
* satellite radio (TX, long distances, no decent radio, and I like financial / NFL news)
* power sunshade (gets hot here in summer!)

For Euro delivery in middle of 2009.

Went to Die Welt in München this summer: it is freakin' awesome. My wife said: "you should pick up your next Bimmer here.." (she is Bavarian so likely biased

) Thoroughly recommend a trip there! (see my pics below)

Any thoughts before I send this in? I have read up on Premium -vs- Base audio and, well, I would rather put those $$$ towards a trick exhaust

Reedomn · 12-09-2008, 10:25 PM

Love the specs...although get the Premium audio...

MJC///M3 · 12-09-2008, 10:27 PM

get the premium.

specs look great!

Blake · 12-09-2008, 10:30 PM

congrats! i don't know how you've got enough patience to wait 2 years!! i would be pulling my hair out with impatience

Voltigeur · 12-09-2008, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blake

congrats! i don't know how you've got enough patience to wait 2 years!! i would be pulling my hair out with impatience

Yeah, have no pubes left

I am older than you Grasshopper and have learned to be patient

Blake · 12-10-2008, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Voltigeur

Yeah, have no pubes left

I am older than you Grasshopper and have learned to be patient

i suppose. i couldn't even wait for my order to be fulfilled! i bought my M3 from another dealership across town instead of waiting for my M3 order to arrive!

TLud · 12-10-2008, 06:09 PM

I like your specs...a lot.

The only thing I would change is to add premium audio. The base audio was simply not acceptable to me. The sound was completely flat, and there's no equalizer to improve it to your tastes. The premium audio certainly isn't the greatest OEM system I've heard, but it's definitely passable, especially after tweaking the equalizer settings.

Once you've put in your order, you can play around with your aftermarket spec list to help pass the time. From what I know of you, this should include:

(1) Clear bra
(2) Radar detector (I can do the hardwire for you)
(3) Tinted windows
(4) Painted or clear side markers
(5) Aftermarket wheels
(6) SSK
(7) Aftermarket exhaust
(8) OEM or aftermarket aluminum pedals

I can think of a few other things, but these will keep you busy for awhile.

NoM3ForMe · 12-10-2008, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TLud

I like your specs...a lot.

The only thing I would change is to add premium audio. The base audio was simply not acceptable to me. The sound was completely flat, and there's no equalizer to improve it to your tastes.

+1

TTG · 12-10-2008, 07:33 PM

I think the car is very nice as is....and I say kudos for not getting what BMW calls it a premium audio.....

After reading all the discussions in here about the audio I went in and listen to both systems at the dealer... The logic 7 in my 335 was better than both and there is no way I can justify dishing out extra $$$. Pretty hard to believe but 4 SA's I spoke with at the dealership also agreed with me and indicated that it is a waste of money.....

TLud · 12-10-2008, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTG

I think the car is very nice as is....and I say kudos for not getting what BMW calls it a premium audio.....

After reading all the discussions in here about the audio I went in and listen to both systems at the dealer... The logic 7 in my 335 was better than both and there is no way I can justify dishing out extra $$$. Pretty hard to believe but 4 SA's I spoke with at the dealership also agreed with me and indicated that it is a waste of money.....

I agree that the premium audio option is ridiculously overpriced for what you get and I also agree that there are better OEM systems out there, but if you are unwilling to install an aftermarket setup yourself (or pay to have one installed), you don't have much of a choice because the base system is unacceptably bad.

Voltigeur · 12-10-2008, 09:51 PM

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OK, have made one change and after chatting w/ TLud - who knows more than me about the subject - and also considered that I don't have time to custom-fit audio. I did - in the end - choose to upgrade. Have an EQ in one of our 5ers and must admit, the tuning does make sense. Also the need to give time to 'burn in' the speakers.

So, as we say in Oz, I'll give it a whirl.

Still won't stop me from considering short-throw shifter and exhaust later

I very much appreciate everyone's constructive comments

I put in the specs today!

Voltigeur · 12-10-2008, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TLud

(1) Clear bra
(2) Radar detector (I can do the hardwire for you)
(3) Tinted windows
(4) Painted or clear side markers
(5) Aftermarket wheels
(6) SSK
(7) Aftermarket exhaust
(8) OEM or aftermarket aluminum pedals

Will keep me busy ... and, broke

I have a V1 (actually, two of 'em, and w/ the night display)

[1] clear bra for sure - it is TX, after all
[2] ditto - got it on all our cars
[3] may lean towards exhaust or SSK before 19s

Like all the rest too!

But .. I'm getting ahead of myself as I won't pick up the car for 6m

09E92M34ME · 12-11-2008, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJC///M3

get the premium.

specs look great!

Voltigeur · 12-12-2008, 10:25 PM

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Thanks for all the comments: I approved the invoice as detailed + prem audio. Can't wait!

Big Windy · 12-13-2008, 03:49 AM

Congrats Voltigeur...and you still have a considerable wait left!

Voltigeur · 12-13-2008, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Windy

Congrats Voltigeur...and you still have a considerable wait left!

Thanks BW! But I think after 18m it's not so problematical - and worth the wait to drive to Provence and Paris in an M-car

NoM3ForMe · 12-14-2008, 12:42 AM

...on your ED! Lots of pics or ban!

09E92M34ME · 12-14-2008, 10:11 PM

go with the premium and mods

ase2dais · 12-23-2008, 07:20 PM

get want you want, so you wont have any regrets later

Voltigeur · 12-24-2008, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoM3ForMe

...on your ED! Lots of pics or ban!

Will do. Hell, I took about 30 photos of Die Welt on my June visit this year and I wasn't even picking up a car

(I have a long-suffering wife)

Voltigeur · 12-24-2008, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ase2dais

get want you want, so you wont have any regrets later

That's what my wife said. Now I'm starting to wonder - before I sign the final paperwork (after speccing it all via online & email w/ dealer) should be getting a bit more shaved off the deal (invoice premium).

I realize I won't be getting under invoice on ED.

Voltigeur · 01-11-2009, 01:52 PM

Update:

Paid deposit, take deliv 1st week June. Two changes to spec:

+ Smartphone (why not, not a lot extra)

+ 19s
* concession to wife who did not like the 18s and who would prefer I did not blow $5k+ on new rims/rubber just after taking delivery

OK, can wait for while on black rims and the marginal cost, again, is not so huge.

Only 140+ days to go ...

<need a tapping finger smiley too>

The Austin BMW dealer is great to deal w/ - the CA was patient & not high-pressure; knowledgeable too.

12-09-2008, 10:15 PM	#1
Voltigeur MacroRisk Drives: M3 E92 ED'09 / 335d Sport DD Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: TX Posts: 2,487 iTrader: (0)	E92 coupe MY09 spec for ED (euro) So, I think I have finally settled on a spec after more than a year on this board - and it'll be 2 yrs by the time I go to Die Welt for pick-up. E92 MY09 * JzB / FR extended (seen this combo and love it, rationally an easier color match if [when!] scratched would suggest Jet Blk, so clear bra a must) * 6MT (yes, have driven both, I just preferred the involvement of the old tech, dinosaur that I am) * 18s (think I will get 19s later - not enamoured of the std 19s' shiny finish - I want black rims) * Tech (for EDC, navi and CA) * Premium (carbon) * moonroof (I realize - as this has been the root of many heated debates on m3post - that it's not as sporting but all my cars have had a 'roof and I enjoy it more than I need a slightly lower center of gravity. Period. And yes, I have seen the CF roof and if it came w/ a 'roof then we're good!) * heated seats (cold mornings in winter; wife's 5er has 'em and they're toasty) * satellite radio (TX, long distances, no decent radio, and I like financial / NFL news) * power sunshade (gets hot here in summer!) For Euro delivery in middle of 2009. Went to Die Welt in München this summer: it is freakin' awesome. My wife said: "you should pick up your next Bimmer here.." (she is Bavarian so likely biased ) Thoroughly recommend a trip there! (see my pics below) Any thoughts before I send this in? I have read up on Premium -vs- Base audio and, well, I would rather put those $$$ towards a trick exhaust __________________ Just thinking of something not so witty ///M3 E92 '09 Jerez Black \| 6MT \| Ext Fox Red \| Tech \| Prem \| 19s \|Heated Seats \| iPod \|Smartphone \| Euro Deliv June 09 Sold: 540iT / 530i / 323i Last edited by Voltigeur; 12-13-2008 at 01:33 AM.
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12-09-2008, 10:27 PM	#3
MJC///M3 Colonel Drives: 09 SSII E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bronx, NYC Posts: 2,330 iTrader: (0)	get the premium. specs look great! __________________ "You will get there, but it is up to you and you alone. It is what you are willing to do, and how you are willing to get there. You must be relentless, you must be tireless, you must pursue at all costs, so that you are ready, when the time is right." -Dad

12-10-2008, 06:09 PM	#7
TLud Colonel Drives: '12 Golf R Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,292 iTrader: (3)	I like your specs...a lot. The only thing I would change is to add premium audio. The base audio was simply not acceptable to me. The sound was completely flat, and there's no equalizer to improve it to your tastes. The premium audio certainly isn't the greatest OEM system I've heard, but it's definitely passable, especially after tweaking the equalizer settings. Once you've put in your order, you can play around with your aftermarket spec list to help pass the time. From what I know of you, this should include: (1) Clear bra (2) Radar detector (I can do the hardwire for you) (3) Tinted windows (4) Painted or clear side markers (5) Aftermarket wheels (6) SSK (7) Aftermarket exhaust (8) OEM or aftermarket aluminum pedals I can think of a few other things, but these will keep you busy for awhile. __________________ '09 Interlagos Blue E92 M3 (sold to a good home)

12-10-2008, 07:33 PM	#9
TTG ... Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,592 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [3.78] 2007 335 Coupe (ret ... [4.00]	I think the car is very nice as is....and I say kudos for not getting what BMW calls it a premium audio..... After reading all the discussions in here about the audio I went in and listen to both systems at the dealer... The logic 7 in my 335 was better than both and there is no way I can justify dishing out extra $$$. Pretty hard to believe but 4 SA's I spoke with at the dealership also agreed with me and indicated that it is a waste of money..... __________________ Retired: 2011 E92 M3 AW w/ Silver Novillo ZCP, ZTP, ZPP, 494, 6FL, 507, 302 & 415.....ED April 29th, 2010 Retired: 2007 E92 335i -Space Gray, Black Leatherette + Alum, Nav, ZCW, ZSP, PDC, CA & Sunshade.....ED Oct 19th, 2006

12-10-2008, 09:51 PM	#11
Voltigeur MacroRisk Drives: M3 E92 ED'09 / 335d Sport DD Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: TX Posts: 2,487 iTrader: (0)	- OK, have made one change and after chatting w/ TLud - who knows more than me about the subject - and also considered that I don't have time to custom-fit audio. I did - in the end - choose to upgrade. Have an EQ in one of our 5ers and must admit, the tuning does make sense. Also the need to give time to 'burn in' the speakers. So, as we say in Oz, I'll give it a whirl. Still won't stop me from considering short-throw shifter and exhaust later I very much appreciate everyone's constructive comments I put in the specs today! __________________ Just thinking of something not so witty ///M3 E92 '09 Jerez Black \| 6MT \| Ext Fox Red \| Tech \| Prem \| 19s \|Heated Seats \| iPod \|Smartphone \| Euro Deliv June 09 Sold: 540iT / 530i / 323i Last edited by Voltigeur; 12-10-2008 at 11:02 PM.

12-09-2008, 10:25 PM	#2
Reedomn Captain Drives: 1M Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: edina Posts: 639 iTrader: (12)	Love the specs...although get the Premium audio...

12-09-2008, 10:30 PM	#4
Blake Banned Drives: Chevy Aveo Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parent's Basement Posts: 4,655 iTrader: (7)	congrats! i don't know how you've got enough patience to wait 2 years!! i would be pulling my hair out with impatience

12-12-2008, 10:25 PM	#14
Voltigeur MacroRisk Drives: M3 E92 ED'09 / 335d Sport DD Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: TX Posts: 2,487 iTrader: (0)	- Thanks for all the comments: I approved the invoice as detailed + prem audio. Can't wait! __________________ Just thinking of something not so witty ///M3 E92 '09 Jerez Black \| 6MT \| Ext Fox Red \| Tech \| Prem \| 19s \|Heated Seats \| iPod \|Smartphone \| Euro Deliv June 09 Sold: 540iT / 530i / 323i

12-13-2008, 03:49 AM	#15
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]	Congrats Voltigeur...and you still have a considerable wait left!

12-14-2008, 12:42 AM	#17
NoM3ForMe Major Drives: '04 Quest, '07 Kia Sorrento Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ...location, location? Posts: 1,304 iTrader: (0)	Congrats... ...on your ED! Lots of pics or ban!

12-14-2008, 10:11 PM	#18
09E92M34ME Captain Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 820 iTrader: (0)	go with the premium and mods

12-23-2008, 07:20 PM	#19
ase2dais //Mdicted Drives: a Cop Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 495 Ring Posts: 9,790 iTrader: (17) Garage List 2012 Trek Madone 5.2 [0.00] 2009 e92 M3 DCT CF ... [5.00] 2009 + 2004 Trek - ... [5.00] 2008 e92 M3 6MT (Up ... [5.00] 2002 e46 M3 Cabriol ... [3.00] 2006 e90-325i (DD) [3.50] 2002 e39 M5 (retired) [4.75]	get want you want, so you wont have any regrets later __________________ Oo\(lll)'(lll)/oO : 2009-e92 ///M3 SpaceGry DCT CF Rf/Trim ZTP ZPP ZCW Sat/PrmSd : \_lOOl___lOOl_/<< Clickies

01-11-2009, 01:52 PM	#22
Voltigeur MacroRisk Drives: M3 E92 ED'09 / 335d Sport DD Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: TX Posts: 2,487 iTrader: (0)	minor changes to spec Update: Paid deposit, take deliv 1st week June. Two changes to spec: + Smartphone (why not, not a lot extra) + 19s * concession to wife who did not like the 18s and who would prefer I did not blow $5k+ on new rims/rubber just after taking delivery OK, can wait for while on black rims and the marginal cost, again, is not so huge. Only 140+ days to go ... <need a tapping finger smiley too> The Austin BMW dealer is great to deal w/ - the CA was patient & not high-pressure; knowledgeable too. __________________ Just thinking of something not so witty ///M3 E92 '09 Jerez Black \| 6MT \| Ext Fox Red \| Tech \| Prem \| 19s \|Heated Seats \| iPod \|Smartphone \| Euro Deliv June 09 Sold: 540iT / 530i / 323i

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