newbie to the forum

JustMpwrd · 10-07-2011, 10:47 PM

I want to say hi to everyone and introduce Luci (named after my wife

). She's my first BMW, and I've been loving every gas guzzling moment with her. My stepson and I picked the car up in Munich just before last Christmas, and she arrived here in California the first week of March.

Yeah, it's about time I joined the board, huh?

I've, uh, had things to do....

My last car was a 2005 Infiniti G35 coupe with some mild mods (intake plenum, exhaust, engine tune, sways, shocks/springs). I loved that car, but when my wife suggested I upgrade, it took me only slightly more than 5 nanoseconds to say "ok" and think of either the M3 or a Cayman S. The practicality of a back seat prevaled.

Anywho, it's got the DCT, competition package, premium package 2, convenience package, satellite radio, enhanced sound, BMW Performance splitters, BMW Performance rear spoiler, BMW Performance mirror covers, BMW Performance front grill, and a Ventureshield clear bra (including a custom job on the splitters).

Without further ado....

Mr. ///M3 RD · 10-07-2011, 11:31 PM

Congratulations ... nice combination

Welcome to the Forum !

Happy and Safe Trails

M3er · 10-08-2011, 12:40 AM

Wow...!! thats totally Lucy!
fantastic :P awesome color too.
I was wondering, how do you like the dual color on the seats?
Thats exactly the color i was looking to order, but my dealer insisted heavily
to do a single color not sure I remember why

spdy330 · 10-08-2011, 01:01 AM

Welcome!

JustMpwrd · 10-08-2011, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw_enthusiasm

Wow...!! thats totally Lucy!
fantastic :P awesome color too.
I was wondering, how do you like the dual color on the seats?
Thats exactly the color i was looking to order, but my dealer insisted heavily
to do a single color not sure I remember why

Ahem...Luci with an "i"!

I really like the dual color seats. I was glad they came out with the two dual color interiors just before we ordered the car. I wouldn't do a full interior in light colored leather only because it's harder to keep clean, and the full red interior was cool but just not my thing. My last car had a full black interior, so the two-tone option let me have something a little different with a little more color.

JIO · 10-08-2011, 01:23 AM

Congrats...beautiful. Now will you get in big trouble if you say who is prettier...Luci the M3 or Luci the wife...he he.

BLACK OPS · 10-08-2011, 01:41 AM

very nice. congrats. I'm am a newbie also and hope to have my jet black in the next couple weeks. what exactly is a BMW Performance front grill?

JustMpwrd · 10-08-2011, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BLACK OPS

very nice. congrats. I'm am a newbie also and hope to have my jet black in the next couple weeks. what exactly is a BMW Performance front grill?

It's just a grill that's all black plastic rather than having some chrome as on the OEM one. They're all over these forums in OEM and aftermarket form...

JustMpwrd · 10-08-2011, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JIO

Congrats...beautiful. Now will you get in big trouble if you say who is prettier...Luci the M3 or Luci the wife...he he.

Thanks! Both are beautiful, special, and worth second glances

. How ever could I pick one???

outie · 10-08-2011, 11:54 AM

Welcome to the forum!

I saw you few times on PCH around 7:30AM. I recognize your 10 month old zoll plate

I am the one in the white M3.

JustMpwrd · 10-08-2011, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by outie

Welcome to the forum!

I saw you few times on PCH around 7:30AM. I recognize your 10 month old zoll plate

I am the one in the white M3.

Thanks! You know, I've wondered as which of fellow local M3 drivers would be on here. I'll be sure to wave next time.

I don't have the euro plates on anymore, though. I relented and put on my Cali plates.

mazing · 10-08-2011, 06:54 PM

Welcome to the forum, lots of good stuff here

PhillyNate · 10-08-2011, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustMpwrd

The practicality of a back seat prevailed.

This really rang true last evening for me when all four in my family went out to dinner in my coupe because I didn't want to drive the wife's Jetta. I never like driving with four but this M3 does it with aplomb. I never like how a full car saps some power and people complaining about room. My 6'1" son sits in the back with no issues and this engine doesn't seem to notice the extra heft. No car with this level of performance has its practicality. NONE.
Congrats and enjoy.

immiketoo · 10-08-2011, 09:26 PM

Nice ride. Welcome to the forum.

datbimmerdoe · 10-09-2011, 06:13 AM

welcome

zcp ftw!

MadStylez · 10-09-2011, 10:20 PM

From one newbie to another....WELCOME! and awesome color choice! I was planning on that color but stuck with white, since I've always wanted a white M3.

BTW, I see your pics in Munich which reminded me how awesome that place was when I visited in Feb '11. Great building structure and display of the vehicles.

aajami · 10-09-2011, 11:54 PM

Welcome! We're practically neighbors. We should get Luci and Heidi together for a play date.

JustMpwrd · 10-10-2011, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by aajami

Welcome! We're practically neighbors. We should get Luci and Heidi together for a play date.

Oh, that sounds like fun! They're practically twins, too. Not sure how Luci will do, though. She hasn't been out to play yet. Most of her time is spent commuting and running errands. She's a great 414hp grocery getter

.

Titanium Silver · 10-11-2011, 12:58 AM

Two tone seats look awesome. Nice ride!

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JIO Captain 48 Rep 636 Posts Drives: '09 Space Gray E92 M3 w/DCT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Eugene, Oregon iTrader: (0)	Congrats...beautiful. Now will you get in big trouble if you say who is prettier...Luci the M3 or Luci the wife...he he.
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BLACK OPS Major 109 Rep 1,102 Posts Drives: E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: CO, USA iTrader: (1)	very nice. congrats. I'm am a newbie also and hope to have my jet black in the next couple weeks. what exactly is a BMW Performance front grill?
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aajami Brigadier General 432 Rep 4,567 Posts Drives: Space Gray '09 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA iTrader: (4)	Welcome! We're practically neighbors. We should get Luci and Heidi together for a play date. __________________ '09 E92 M3: Space Gray, Black, Carbon Leather \| ZTP 2MK ZPP 2MT 6FL \| link 1 / link 2 Mods: M Performance exhaust \| ZCP retrofit \| Euro airbox \| GTS DCT flash \| JPN 240 ECU flash \| Euro LCI taillights \| CRT lip \| OEM alarm retrofit \| Space Gray bumper plugs \| BMW Performance: Mk. II spoiler / Mk. II non-electronic steering wheel / mirror caps / front grilles / side gills / intake louvers / emblem
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