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LuKe450 · 07-08-2008, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie57

Good to hear Luke!

Thanks aggie!

'Our' dealer will also have a DCT vert there in 2 weeks & I'm getting the keys to take it for a spin.

Androo · 07-08-2008, 11:33 PM

Hey Luke,

Which dealer did you go through? So is the vert going to be a demo model or is it already sold??
Might have to go for a test drive!
Man you guys are lucky i was absolutely gutted when they said mine was delayed, mind you my business partner ordered a Jerez black and his is still on schedule.
Must be the famous AW flooding the market around the world..

Bdez · 07-08-2008, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by LuKe450

Tell me about it! Sometimes I wish I'd never found this website..

Just spoke to my dealer & he assures me that I'll be driving my DCT away on the last week of August

Looking forward to seeing the pics of your car!!

Yeah its like that Brother Label Machine ad – Problem ? What Problem ?

Congrats on your imminent new arrival – at least this forum is therapy while waiting !

LuKe450 · 07-08-2008, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Androo

Hey Luke,

Which dealer did you go through? So is the vert going to be a demo model or is it already sold??
Might have to go for a test drive!
Man you guys are lucky i was absolutely gutted when they said mine was delayed, mind you my business partner ordered a Jerez black and his is still on schedule.
Must be the famous AW flooding the market around the world..

Stillwell's in South Yarra. I don't know any details of the car other than what he told me earlier. I'm hoping that it could not be sold if he's letting me drive it. When I take it for a spin I'll let you guys know & take a couple of snap shots & post them here.

I've ordered AW

GeriFix · 07-09-2008, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by LuKe450

I've ordered AW

Good choice

aggie57 · 07-09-2008, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by LuKe450

Thanks aggie!

'Our' dealer will also have a DCT vert there in 2 weeks & I'm getting the keys to take it for a spin.

Thanks for the info - they did mention that one was on it's way to me as well but only a general "some time in the next few weeks". Let me know when you're going down and we can hook up down there if you want.

Androo · 07-10-2008, 06:57 PM

I've ordered AW with Ext FR and carbon trim.

Was around town yesterday and BMW on Kings Way has 5 M3's in there now. First time I've actually seen the 18's up close, they actually look pretty good compared to photos seen on here.

LuKe450 · 07-10-2008, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Androo

I've ordered AW with Ext FR and carbon trim.

Was around town yesterday and BMW on Kings Way has 5 M3's in there now. First time I've actually seen the 18's up close, they actually look pretty good compared to photos seen on here.

Mine is black leather with Titanuim Shadow trim. I went 19's but not extended leather. My carbon roof should look great on AW with the darkest legal tint!!

Yeah they can't seem to move those 6 speeds.. I drive along Kings Way almost every day & see them. I would have just run out & bought one of those if my wife could drive a manual.. The DCT will be worth the wait & hold its value better I think..

Androo · 07-10-2008, 08:59 PM

yep ordered mine with 19's CF roof and will be tinting my windows too.
Oh and I emailed germany about August production and they only shut down for 12 days(4th - 16th) so I guess I am now looking hopefully at October delivery. Not happy but oh well.

Androo · 07-11-2008, 12:48 AM

WTF!! Just received email from Rep, car is back to a July build, Sept delivery, yippee!!! Dunno whats going on at BMW

Bdez · 07-17-2008, 03:02 AM

Hey Guys

Looks like my newest addition to the family is on final approach – either tomorrow or Monday delivery.

I think the last 24-96 hours will take loner than the whole previous 12+ months

Will post some pics when I have it home safely and properly washed, clayed, polished and sealed.

LuKe450 · 07-17-2008, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bdh2009

Hey Guys

Looks like my newest addition to the family is on final approach – either tomorrow or Monday delivery.

I think the last 24-96 hours will take loner than the whole previous 12+ months

Will post some pics when I have it home safely and properly washed, clayed, polished and sealed.

Well done, excellent news!!

LuKe450 · 07-21-2008, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bdh2009

Hey Guys

Looks like my newest addition to the family is on final approach – either tomorrow or Monday delivery.

I think the last 24-96 hours will take loner than the whole previous 12+ months

Will post some pics when I have it home safely and properly washed, clayed, polished and sealed.

Show us!!

Androo · 07-22-2008, 12:57 AM

LOL he's probably out driving around with a big grin like every new owner of an M3.

Where's the pics MAN!!

Bdez · 07-22-2008, 04:30 AM

Guys

Here she is in all her glory – some crap pictures that I took before work today as a stop gap however they tell the story. Will be spending this weekend getting a good coat of Zaino on her before much more road work – she will look at lot better after a few coats of Z5 and Z2.

Initial very limited impression…what a vehicle and not just the engine and DCT – the whole package is magnificent in all respects – will post more impressions when I have had a good run in it however work pressures means its mainly garaged for a few more days – better to enjoy it when the pressure is off I think. DCT is … well…. weird and takes a bit of getting used to but not in a bad way. I drove it home from the dealer like a granny – talk about paranoia but that will disappear soon I’m sure.

Funny thing but I ordered it with Fox Red non-extended leather but believe it or not it has arrived with extended leather even though the order clearly says non-extended – strange to say the least but a welcome bonus. Somewhere at the factory the stocktake wont be adding up !

Will post some impressions of the DCT etc once we’ve had a bonding run.

Regards to all

aussiem3 · 07-22-2008, 08:03 AM

Congratulations! Nice car ... you will enjoy it thoroughly. Happy Motoring!

Androo · 07-22-2008, 04:50 PM

Congrats!!
Thats the same combo my business partner ordered, he's looking at these pics drooling..lol

Great looking car, enjoy!! Look forward to the review once you have "bonded"...lol

LuKe450 · 07-22-2008, 05:47 PM

Congratulations!!

Very nice & thanks for sharing some pictures

I have 4 weeks to go until mine arrives

Androo · 07-22-2008, 07:26 PM

LuKe,

Any news on that vert with DCT at your dealership yet?

LuKe450 · 07-22-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Androo

LuKe,

Any news on that vert with DCT at your dealership yet?

No!

LOL, I was just (1 minute ago) emailing 'aggie' if he's heard anything from his end as we are buying from the same dealership..

Androo · 07-22-2008, 07:35 PM

sweet, keep us posted.
I see Doncaster has a MR on the lot, wish they had got it earlier i might have gone for that colour instead of AW. Was too much of a risk to order without seeing it in person.

LuKe450 · 07-22-2008, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Androo

sweet, keep us posted.
I see Doncaster has a MR on the lot, wish they had got it earlier i might have gone for that colour instead of AW. Was too much of a risk to order without seeing it in person.

I will.

Is it a DCT?

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Androo Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 211 Posts Drives: M3 AW DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	Hey Luke, Which dealer did you go through? So is the vert going to be a demo model or is it already sold?? Might have to go for a test drive! Man you guys are lucky i was absolutely gutted when they said mine was delayed, mind you my business partner ordered a Jerez black and his is still on schedule. Must be the famous AW flooding the market around the world..
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07-10-2008, 06:57 PM	#95
Androo Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 211 Posts Drives: M3 AW DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	I've ordered AW with Ext FR and carbon trim. Was around town yesterday and BMW on Kings Way has 5 M3's in there now. First time I've actually seen the 18's up close, they actually look pretty good compared to photos seen on here.
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07-10-2008, 08:59 PM	#97
Androo Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 211 Posts Drives: M3 AW DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	yep ordered mine with 19's CF roof and will be tinting my windows too. Oh and I emailed germany about August production and they only shut down for 12 days(4th - 16th) so I guess I am now looking hopefully at October delivery. Not happy but oh well.
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07-11-2008, 12:48 AM	#98
Androo Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 211 Posts Drives: M3 AW DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	WTF!! Just received email from Rep, car is back to a July build, Sept delivery, yippee!!! Dunno whats going on at BMW
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07-17-2008, 03:02 AM	#99
Bdez Private First Class 3 Rep 165 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Jerez & Fox & X5 3.0d Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Hey Guys Looks like my newest addition to the family is on final approach – either tomorrow or Monday delivery. I think the last 24-96 hours will take loner than the whole previous 12+ months Will post some pics when I have it home safely and properly washed, clayed, polished and sealed.
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07-22-2008, 12:57 AM	#102
Androo Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 211 Posts Drives: M3 AW DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	LOL he's probably out driving around with a big grin like every new owner of an M3. Where's the pics MAN!!
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07-22-2008, 04:30 AM	#103
Bdez Private First Class 3 Rep 165 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Jerez & Fox & X5 3.0d Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Guys Here she is in all her glory – some crap pictures that I took before work today as a stop gap however they tell the story. Will be spending this weekend getting a good coat of Zaino on her before much more road work – she will look at lot better after a few coats of Z5 and Z2. Initial very limited impression…what a vehicle and not just the engine and DCT – the whole package is magnificent in all respects – will post more impressions when I have had a good run in it however work pressures means its mainly garaged for a few more days – better to enjoy it when the pressure is off I think. DCT is … well…. weird and takes a bit of getting used to but not in a bad way. I drove it home from the dealer like a granny – talk about paranoia but that will disappear soon I’m sure. Funny thing but I ordered it with Fox Red non-extended leather but believe it or not it has arrived with extended leather even though the order clearly says non-extended – strange to say the least but a welcome bonus. Somewhere at the factory the stocktake wont be adding up ! Will post some impressions of the DCT etc once we’ve had a bonding run. Regards to all Attached Images
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07-22-2008, 08:03 AM	#104
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07-22-2008, 04:50 PM	#105
Androo Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 211 Posts Drives: M3 AW DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	Congrats!! Thats the same combo my business partner ordered, he's looking at these pics drooling..lol Great looking car, enjoy!! Look forward to the review once you have "bonded"...lol
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07-22-2008, 05:47 PM	#106
LuKe450 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 255 Posts Drives: M3 DCT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Congratulations!! Very nice & thanks for sharing some pictures I have 4 weeks to go until mine arrives
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07-22-2008, 07:26 PM	#107
Androo Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 211 Posts Drives: M3 AW DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	LuKe, Any news on that vert with DCT at your dealership yet?
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07-22-2008, 07:35 PM	#109
Androo Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 211 Posts Drives: M3 AW DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	sweet, keep us posted. I see Doncaster has a MR on the lot, wish they had got it earlier i might have gone for that colour instead of AW. Was too much of a risk to order without seeing it in person.
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