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      09-05-2018, 08:54 PM   #1
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My E92 Journal

Have been on the hunt (long time) for the right E92 to come around, found this minty fresh one about 300 miles north from me in Silicon Valley. Took the day off and went to pick her up.

2011 Space Gray DCT, ZCP, all stock. The car was kept very well, zero accidents or paintwork, mostly garaged and it drives like a peach. Was looking for Alpine White with Speed Cloth interior but this will do. Best of all, it still has a transferable warranty. Win!











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      09-05-2018, 08:58 PM   #2
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Congrats, that's a perfect combination - wish I had both a 4 door and 2 door M car.

Enjoy in good health!
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      09-05-2018, 09:12 PM   #3
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Congrats, that's a perfect combination - wish I had both a 4 door and 2 door M car.

Enjoy in good health!
Thank you sir, I will!

Here are shots of the "family" car




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      09-05-2018, 09:18 PM   #4
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That's super clean congrats. Those two M3's are very different! Enjoy.
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That's super clean congrats. Those two M3's are very different! Enjoy.
Yes they are, my F80 was optioned with pretty much everything you can get on it even the Carbon Ceramic Brakes. I wanted my E92 to be kinda the opposite, Speed Cloth, No Nav ect.

My only requirements for my E92 was Space Gray or Alpine White with ZCP, DCT, No NAV, Speed Cloth and under 35k miles. I got tired of searching after 3 years lol and pulled the trigger on this one. Kicking myself for not getting one sooner!

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      09-05-2018, 09:28 PM   #6
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looks great! best color, too. pretty soon you'll be sellin the f80. lol
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      09-05-2018, 09:36 PM   #7
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looks great! best color, too. pretty soon you'll be sellin the f80. lol
Not likely but I am on the look out for a clean manual E46 now.

My 3 favorite generations, then I'll be complete.
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Nice! In an ideal world I'd have an F80 M3 or F10 M5 as the daily workhorse next to the E92 M3.
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      09-06-2018, 03:18 PM   #9
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Not likely but I am on the look out for a clean manual E46 now.

My 3 favorite generations, then I'll be complete.
YES! Collect them all!

Congrats on the E92—looks like a gem! I'd love to have a coupe to sit alongside my sedan.
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      09-06-2018, 04:34 PM   #10
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Nice pair, congrats.
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      09-06-2018, 04:44 PM   #11
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Looks mint, nice find!
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Looks good!
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      09-06-2018, 10:34 PM   #13
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What a beautiful car. Congrats!
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My E92 is lonely in the garage.
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Nice congrats! Looking forward f80 soon as well as e46
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      09-07-2018, 07:39 AM   #16
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Thanks fellas. Took a little trip out of town a couple days ago with the wife. Very comfortable car on the highway and for long trips, I can see why some people put so many miles on these things!

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wow congrats, that looks like it's in great condition!
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Thanks to Britney from BMWpartspro, all the parts I ordered for the E92 arrived today. This upcoming weekend will be busy!

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Is that the m performance exhaust?
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Thanks to Britney from BMWpartspro, all the parts I ordered for the E92 arrived today. This upcoming weekend will be busy!

Nice! floor mats, m performance spoiler, other commonly overlooked goodies is the best way to start!

When I picked up my now 4th E9x, Wipers, mats, trunk mat, upgraded low beam bulbs oem interior led, made a HUGE difference!
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Yup!
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Nice! floor mats, m performance spoiler, other commonly overlooked goodies is the best way to start!

When I picked up my now 4th E9x, Wipers, mats, trunk mat, upgraded low beam bulbs oem interior led, made a HUGE difference!
Yeah the little things really do make a difference. The original floormats were in great condition but I wanted to start fresh since they weren't all that pricey for a new set. All services were up to date but me being OCD I would like to do everything again just in case.

Update as of 9/20
Installed M-Performance rear spoiler
Installed M-Performance exhaust
New OEM Floor-mats
New OEM brakes and rotors all around
OEM CF fabric trim installed (I disliked the factory brushed aluminum)
Oil Changed with Castrol Edge TWS
New OEM "M3" rear badge since the original was a tiny bit faded
H&R 12MM spacers with extended bolts
Removed the original paint protection film the previous owner had installed and did a full paint correction. She shines like new.
Leatherique the whole interior (Great stuff btw)


Upcoming to do list:
Preventative rod bearing and throttle actuator service (either MRF or SSR, still researching)
DCT and rear diff oil changes
Spark plugs
BlackVue DR900S 4k dash cam system (same setup I have in my F80)
Turner or Autotecknic CF front carbon splitters (I generally dislike replicas because of fitment issues but I might go this route since they are so prone to damage)

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