New e93 M3 Owner intro

[rubicon1976]

Hi all,
My name is Seth and I live in the Denver Colorado area. I've been registered on here for a bit but never owned an M3. We've had a few BMWs over the years, in the past, an 88 325i Convertible, a 96 325i Convertible. We currently have an 09 328i M Sport Convertible 6MT (Wife's car), a 14 X1 e84 (daughter's car) and a I just picked up a new to me 2008 e93 M3 6MT. I am super stoked about the M3. I've been eyeing them for a long time. I didn't really want a convertible but found a deal I couldn't pass up on an original owner, garage kept with a clean title and only 40K on the clock. It needs a few cosmetic fixes, most notably a 5 gallon paint can apparently fell off a shelf and hit the driver's quarter leaving a nasty scar and a small blemish in the rear bumper cover. The wheels have some curb rash too. Otherwise she's pretty mint and well optioned. I look forward to spending some time here and learning. I have a lot of questions!

[bake]

Welcome and congrats on the new addition. Verts don’t get much love around here, but if you actually enjoy top down motoring, the extra weight and drop in performance as compared to a coupe is worth the compromise. I have a 2013 that I picked up right before Covid hit in early 2020 and I love it. Mine is a 6MT, one owner car as well. I just crossed over 57K miles on mine and have some cosmetic mods and an ACM modded muffler for a bit more audible grunt. It is a fun car.

[Pheonix]

Congrats on a beautiful car!
For sure, 93 M3 gotten no loves.
Also got my 2012 E93 M3 a few months before Covid hit. I couldn't pass up on the deal, it had about 34k miles, DINAN S2 package for $28.5k🤑

[M3E93]

Congrats! Such a beautiful car. I found there are a few good M3 E93 channels and they cover some good maintenance and repair tips.

https://www.youtube.com/@Makhnovets

https://www.youtube.com/@Sals_Garage

[rubicon1976]

I got this one for $20,300. Felt like it was a pretty good deal based on Autotrader nation wide search and the low mileage and condition. I do hate the convertible weighs so much more. It's a lot of car for 20K! Rod bearing not done though.

[Frostynorth]

Welcome, car looks great!
Enjoy that lovely V8

[rubicon1976]

Here is the factory options list according to mdecoder.com. I was happy to learn it has the good stereo in it. It does rock!

Type
Value
VIN P330340
Prod. Date 2008-05-28
Service History !! CHECK HISTORY !!
Type M3
Series E93 (M Series)
Body Type Convertible
Steering -
Engine S65
Displacement 0
Power 0kw / 0hp
Drive rwd
Colour black 2
Upholstery Leather "Novillo"/bambus-beige
Check mileage !! CHECK HISTORY !!

Editions And Packages
S752 Individual Audio System

Comfort And Interior Equipment
S431 Interior Mirror With Automatic-Dip
S441 Smoker Package
S459 Seat Adjustment, Electric, With Memory
S490 Adjustment, Seat-Backrest Width
S494 Seat Heating Driver/Passenger
S4AE Armrest Front, Retractable
S4MZ Fine Wood,Var.Plane-Tree Mirror,Anthrac.
S4NA Interior Mirror With Digital Compass
S4UT Throughload Opening W/Int. Transport Bag

Multimedia
S609 Navigation System Professional
S620 Voice Control
S639 Preparation F Mobile Phone Cpl. USA/CDN
S645 BMW US Radio
S655 Satellite Tuner
S694 Provisions For BMW 6 CD Changer
S6AA BMW TeleServices
S6AB Control, Teleservices
S6FL USB/Audio Interface
S6UH Traffic Information

Driver Assistance And Lightning
S502 Headlight Cleaning System
S507 Park Distance Control (PDC), Rear
S521 Rain Sensor
S522 Xenon Light
S524 Adaptive Headlights
S534 Automatic Air Conditioning
S540 Cruise Control
S563 Light Package
S5GA Preparation Alarm System

Wheels And Drive
S223 Electronic Damper Control (EDC)
S2MD M Drive
S2MT BMW LA Wheel, M Double Spoke 220
S2VB Tyre Pressure Display
S249 Multifunction F Steering Wheel

Environment And Safety
S313 Fold-In Outside Mirror
S319 Integrated Universal Remote Control
S322 Comfort Access
S845 Acoustic Fasten Seat Belt Reminder
S853 Language Version, English
S876 Radio Frequency 315 MHz
S8SC Telematics Access Request,Country-Spec.
S8SP Control Unit COP

Other Equipment
S1CA Selection Of COP-Relevant Vehicles
S925 Dummy-SALAPA
S9AA Outer Skin Protection
SA090 90 Ah AGM Battery

Available Upgrades
- Vgate ICar Pro OBD For Bimmercode
- Highest Quality Bluetooth 5.0 Audio Receiver With AptX HD Support

[djschmitt]

Though there isn't much activity, be sure to come over and check out the E93 thread: https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=403227

Also, if you haven't found the documentation, look up how to lube the origami top. I did that after purchasing mine and it runs smooth as could be. When I purchased the car it was kinda jerky and squeaky. Those joints and bearings need some love.

[Pheonix]

Originally Posted by rubicon1976

I got this one for $20,300. Felt like it was a pretty good deal based on Autotrader nation wide search and the low mileage and condition. I do hate the convertible weighs so much more. It's a lot of car for 20K! Rod bearing not done though.

Enjoy the car and not worry so much about the extra Wright. Especially if you are not planning on tracking. If you do then you should have gotten the e92 or something else.

[Kowalski2011]

Nice looking car! I'm on my 2nd season with mine. Just hit 60K. I found that I drive with the top down more often than I thought I would. I put some Dinan bits and a tune on the engine and DCT, now it is just how I like it.

[Brandoch]

I drive with the top down at all times except when it's is actively raining or snowing. Last winter I drove it with the top down at -7c.

[JDiaz]

Congrats on the car. It is beautiful!

[wyatth]

Congrats and welcome! Good looking car!

[JBird..]

Congrats, and welcome -- enjoy those long drives with the roof down!

[rubicon1976]

Some updated pics of my M3 after the Apex EC7 wheels, tinted windows and body fixes/paint correction.

[CTMike]

Gorgeous! Nearly twins, I wouldn’t trade my 6MT E93 for anything… Jerez Black Metallic over bamboo beige, recently swapped the factory 220M wheels for black Titan TS5s… enjoy the heck out of it!

[amrazM]

thats a great looking car, an e93 with the top down with an intake and exhaust is a very intoxicating combination.

[M3SQRD]

Great looking car! Enjoy the top down motoring. When I owned my s2000s I’d drive with the top down as long as the temperature was above 25 *F and the roads weren’t wet or covered in salt.

[DrFerry]

For New Owners - What I wish I knew when I first bought my E9X M3:
https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1418410

[relevante]

Originally Posted by rubicon1976

Some updated pics of my M3 after the Apex EC7 wheels, tinted windows and body fixes/paint correction.

Nice. That looks good. What size(s) are those wheels? I've been thinking about maybe getting a set of those in an 18x10 square setup.

[rubicon1976]

Nice. That looks good. What size(s) are those wheels? I've been thinking about maybe getting a set of those in an 18x10 square setup.

Square setup - Apex EC-7 ET 25 18x10 wheels and Nitto Motivo 275-35R18
I think the back could use some spacers though. The fronts stick out a little closer to the fender lip and look better.

[Tragiclil]

That spec looks nice with those wheels! Making me want to go more and more aftermarket