My new M3

ChrisW · 10-01-2007, 01:16 PM

More photos and a few comments to update my earlier post.

400 miles on the clock and I’m feeling very smug with my purchase. The car has many qualities but it is not a full time hooligan. I would have said that my old E46 M3 was refined enough for my needs but I’m not so sure now. The E92's smoother engine, suspension set to comfort etc. is welcome during a slow commute on poor roads with nowhere to go fast – exactly when the E46 was harder work. Faster driving may prove that I still miss rougher sides of the E46 but time will tell. I suspect that the new car will fill both roles for me – if your needs are a full time hardcore sports car then maybe wait for the CSL.

The engine is fantastic so far. Seats great for me. Not liking the thick steering wheel.

Lots of positive comments on the looks. I think the CF roof looks great with AW – looks / contrasts also helped by the privacy glass. Puddle lights look sexy at night.

jpm3 · 10-01-2007, 01:37 PM

congrats!

just a quick question: Is there a light under the door handle?

Leg · 10-01-2007, 01:41 PM

Puddle lights as per OP

Any chance of a rear shot please? (oooer missus) Just interested to see how dark the factory privacy glass is.

Thanks

ChinoOrtega · 10-01-2007, 02:10 PM

its a an option, exterior light package or something

Sedan_Clan · 10-01-2007, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpm3

congrats!

just a quick question: Is there a light under the door handle?

Non-M sedans (..and possibly coupes) have them as well.

ChrisW · 10-01-2007, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChinoOrtega

its a an option, exterior light package or something

Standard spec.

ChrisW · 10-01-2007, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leg

Puddle lights as per OP

Any chance of a rear shot please? (oooer missus) Just interested to see how dark the factory privacy glass is.

Thanks

Not sure that the photos show the glass well but here are a couple anyway - fairly dark but not black.. I suspect it is similar to the tint that BMW use for other models.

Sedan_Clan · 10-01-2007, 03:59 PM

I am so loving AW.

d3l0n · 10-01-2007, 05:38 PM

soooo sick

congrats

Leg · 10-01-2007, 05:58 PM

Thanks

PrinceSmooth · 10-01-2007, 06:27 PM

it's beautiful, enjoy it

illirep · 10-01-2007, 06:55 PM

wow, very nice...alpine white is the nicest color.

nusevad · 10-01-2007, 07:00 PM

congrats! very nice!!

ase2dais · 10-01-2007, 07:40 PM

thks for the early insights of this beast Chris.

linus · 10-01-2007, 07:50 PM

Damn you - I'm jealous. Gorgeous beast of a car and terrific colour choice. Keep us posted on how you she treats you.

JEllis · 10-01-2007, 11:54 PM

The pic from above is awesome... love that angle

Johnny Lin · 10-02-2007, 12:50 AM

Love the AW! That would be my color choose too. Nice! Congrats!

AK · 10-02-2007, 04:26 AM

Awesome car and nice pictures! Congrats!

ZuerstBMW · 10-02-2007, 04:45 AM

LOVE it.

The badge placement looks awkward. They should have placed it here better, no?

Filthy Monkey · 10-02-2007, 06:07 AM

Typical! I go away for the weekend and miss all the fun... Congratulations. Hope you enjoy it!

isuk · 10-02-2007, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZuerstBMW

LOVE it.

The badge placement looks awkward. They should have placed it here better, no?

Chris,

Looking at the brochure they have placed your M3 badge in the wrong place on the bootlid. It should line up above the number plate recess and the trailing edge of the 3 should meet the the upper arc of the recess line. If you check the rear shots in the brochure you'll see what I mean. Not a big deal but you may want to get them to remove it and refit another in the correct spot.

The car looks great, enjoy.

southlight · 10-02-2007, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by isuk

Chris,

Looking at the brochure they have placed your M3 badge in the wrong place on the bootlid. It should line up above the number plate recess and the trailing edge of the 3 should meet the the upper arc of the recess line. If you check the rear shots in the brochure you'll see what I mean. Not a big deal but you may want to get them to remove it and refit another in the correct spot.

The car looks great, enjoy.

You saw that "ZuerstBMW" did a PS to show where he thinks the badge should be, didn't you. On the original pictures the badge sits on the right place.

Best regards, south

10-01-2007, 01:16 PM	#1
ChrisW Enlisted Member 10 Rep 35 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North East England iTrader: (0)	My new M3 - photos & comment More photos and a few comments to update my earlier post. 400 miles on the clock and I’m feeling very smug with my purchase. The car has many qualities but it is not a full time hooligan. I would have said that my old E46 M3 was refined enough for my needs but I’m not so sure now. The E92's smoother engine, suspension set to comfort etc. is welcome during a slow commute on poor roads with nowhere to go fast – exactly when the E46 was harder work. Faster driving may prove that I still miss rougher sides of the E46 but time will tell. I suspect that the new car will fill both roles for me – if your needs are a full time hardcore sports car then maybe wait for the CSL. The engine is fantastic so far. Seats great for me. Not liking the thick steering wheel. Lots of positive comments on the looks. I think the CF roof looks great with AW – looks / contrasts also helped by the privacy glass. Puddle lights look sexy at night. Attached Images
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Leg Captain 94 Rep 844 Posts Drives: E92 M3 V8 Alpine White Join Date: May 2007 Location: York, England iTrader: (0)	Puddle lights as per OP Any chance of a rear shot please? (oooer missus) Just interested to see how dark the factory privacy glass is. Thanks
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ChinoOrtega Captain 50 Rep 604 Posts Drives: 991 C2S Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Guatemala iTrader: (0)	its a an option, exterior light package or something
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Leg Captain 94 Rep 844 Posts Drives: E92 M3 V8 Alpine White Join Date: May 2007 Location: York, England iTrader: (0)	Thanks
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ase2dais //Mdicted 347 Rep 9,988 Posts Drives: a Cop Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 495 Ring iTrader: (18) Garage List 2009 e92 M3 DCT CF ... [10.00] 2015 S-Works Roubaix [0.00] 2013 Trek Madone 5.9 [9.50] 2012 Scott - CR1-Pro [10.00] 2008 e92 M3 6MT (Up ... [10.00] 2002 e46 M3 Cabriol ... [7.00] 2006 e90-325i (DD) [7.00] 2002 e39 M5 (retired) [9.50]	thks for the early insights of this beast Chris. __________________ Oo\(lll)'(lll)/oO : 2009-e92 ///M3 SpaceGry DCT CF Rf/Trim ZTP ZPP ZCW Sat/PrmSd : \_lOOl___lOOl_/<< Clickies
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linus Lieutenant 40 Rep 525 Posts Drives: 07 E90 335xi, 08 E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Damn you - I'm jealous. Gorgeous beast of a car and terrific colour choice. Keep us posted on how you she treats you.
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Johnny Lin Lieutenant General 832 Rep 11,307 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (42)	Love the AW! That would be my color choose too. Nice! Congrats!
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ZuerstBMW ¡Viva España! 372 Rep 7,803 Posts Drives: 2023 230i Mineral White Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Apollo Beach, FL. iTrader: (68)	LOVE it. The badge placement looks awkward. They should have placed it here better, no? Attached Images __________________ 23 G42 230i Mineral White Cognac, Aluminum With Mesh Effect Interior Trim MODS Clear Guard, 15% Ceramic Tint, Floating Caps
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Filthy Monkey Private First Class 27 Rep 193 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Typical! I go away for the weekend and miss all the fun... Congratulations. Hope you enjoy it!
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