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      04-30-2008, 10:41 PM   #1
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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!

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      04-30-2008, 10:47 PM   #2
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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.
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      04-30-2008, 10:53 PM   #3
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There's pen mark on your exhaust.
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      04-30-2008, 10:55 PM   #4
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There's pen mark on your exhaust.
yeah i saw that too, but congrats awesome car
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      04-30-2008, 10:59 PM   #5
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There's pen mark on your exhaust.
weird
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      04-30-2008, 11:27 PM   #6
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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.
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      05-01-2008, 10:46 AM   #7
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Sexy. I want an M3 so badly...
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      05-01-2008, 11:45 AM   #8
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Great color choice ! It looks very nice.
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      05-01-2008, 12:25 PM   #9
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Beautiful color combo. Congrats on the car!
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Nice Sedan!
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nice color combo and congrats.
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the sparkling graphite doesn't appear very purplish here and i think it looks awesome. sometimes i don't like the purple tint.
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Sweet car!
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Gorgeous car. Great choice on the combo.
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Beautiful car man. Congrats.
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u NEED blackline tailights!
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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...
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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.
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Big thanks Xcel for the Premier reccommendation!
It looks fantastic! I can't even tell there's a bra there.
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      05-06-2008, 08:51 PM   #21
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great pics
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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.


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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?
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