Back in the BMW fold, new E90 (long)

saeyedoc · 11-13-2011, 04:49 PM

After a brief absence since July, when I turned in my '08 335i, we're back to BMW.
Picked up a '11 AW/Black E90 M3 yesterday. I got one of the last few in the state, drove up to Advantage Midtown in Houston from San Antonio in the morning. My salesman, Frank, was great. After exchanging a few emails earlier in the week, we quickly came to an agreeable price and arranged 0.9 financing from BMWFS.
This was the first time I've purchased a new car sight unseen and never having met the salesman in person. Everything went very smoothly, they quickly did their due diligence on my trade, for which I had them match a buy bid I had from Carmax (which was higher than their initial offer). Signed a few things, then met with the finance manager. He quickly did his sales pitch on the usual items like tire coverage and extended warranty/maintenance options, most of which I declined. A few more signatures, no money changed hands and I was out the door.
Frank quickly went through the features of the car, most of which I already knew from my previous car and a quick read of the owner's manual online.
Overall one of the easiest car buying transactions I've ever had, kudos to the guys at Advantage.
Spent the night at The Four Seasons, had a great dinner at Brennan's and left to return home this morning, itching to take a drive in the new ride.
After getting lost a few times trying to get around a section of the interstate that was closed, got onto the open road where I could stop worrying about where I was going and focus on the car.
Mostly cruised around 80, trying to slow down and speed up some to avoid running at constant RPM's. Did get up close to 100mph on some passing maneuvers. Love the engine, just loves to pull. Great steering feel and handling. Played around with idrive, really glad I ended up getting the more optioned car. I love the way you can change the channel list in Sat radio to show the artist playing instead of the channel name.
Made a 20 mile detour to the BBQ capital of TX, Lockhart. Hit the M button on that section, had preset it to S4 with everything else in normal. Very quick shifts, great rev-matching downshifts. I really like the DCT, it may be even better than the PDk in my Cayman S. Had lunch at Black's, amazing brisket and beef ribs.
Let my wife take over for the last hour or so and really got into exploring the idrive features and programmed some stations for her. Got the apps running, the internet radio feature is great, so many channels to choose from.
Was originally looking at a low-optioned car, but really glad I got the loaded one, I can already tell comfort access and some of the other goodies will be appreciated.
Here are the specs:
2011 E90 Alpine White- produced in late August, 20 miles at delivery.
Black Novillo Leather
CF leather trim
Premium Package 2
Convenience Package
Competition Package
DCT
Heated seats
Sat radio
BMW apps
Moonroof

Now need to get past the break-in period, so I can really explore the capabilities of this great car. I think it's the perfect companion to my Cayman S. Will be mostly my wife's ride, but I'll drive it frequently to keep the mileage down some on my DD P-car.

Ateam · 11-13-2011, 05:01 PM

Congrats man! Check your tire pressure. A ton of dealers do not remember or bother to put it back to normal (35 all around) and leave it at 45-50 psi which it is shipped with! Enjoy and looks hot!

bruza · 11-13-2011, 07:21 PM

Congrats on the purchase.

Similar options to my M I'm picking up next week.

JulieDriving · 11-13-2011, 07:54 PM

You have the perfect combo - M3 and Cayman S!

Beautiful alpine white.

Congrats!!!

EDIT: Oh, and would you mind describing the key differences from your previous 335i?

///M Ryder · 11-13-2011, 08:08 PM

Glad you made the deal happen....congrats.............Phil

sarddenso · 11-14-2011, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ateam

Congrats man! Check your tire pressure. A ton of dealers do not remember or bother to put it back to normal (35 all around) and leave it at 45-50 psi which it is shipped with! Enjoy and looks hot!

Any idea why they ship the cars with such high pressures?

I got my car and the wheels were at 50psi!
And I did about 100 miles on it, including some freeway driving, before I checked the pressures.
Glad they didn't go pop!

jonasaurus · 11-14-2011, 04:05 AM

Congrats mate!

tiggers m3 · 11-14-2011, 04:34 AM

Congrats!

saeyedoc · 11-14-2011, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4G63

If you don't mind me asking, how do you get a .9 finance rate?

Current BMWFS rate, only for up to 24 months

Kiemyster · 11-14-2011, 08:38 AM

YEAH BOYYY!!! best combo right there! AW/B/ZCP! hell yeah! like your style, time for mod madness?

saeyedoc · 11-14-2011, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Kiemyster

YEAH BOYYY!!! best combo right there! AW/B/ZCP! hell yeah! like your style, time for mod madness?

Not yet, maybe after I pay off the loan, huge payments for 2 years, then nothing. May install a radar detector though.

Nutinup · 11-14-2011, 09:23 AM

saeyedoc....I am from SA, currently in Afghanistan. I live on Sonterra and Stone Oak. When I get my car (on order 2012 E93 AW) and delivereda around Sept 2012. We shoud hook up. I already got my AA exhaust, Wheels (Forged1 Split Fives), spoiler, diffuser, grilles, matching reflectors and side markers so I am just waiting. You know of a good install place in SA or must I go to Austin or Houston? Thanks and I will look you up BEFORE I go golfing in jan when I come home on R&R hahah.

THE TECH · 11-14-2011, 09:23 AM

Nice ride!!

saeyedoc · 11-14-2011, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nutinup

saeyedoc....I am from SA, currently in Afghanistan. I live on Sonterra and Stone Oak. When I get my car (on order 2012 E93 AW) and delivereda around Sept 2012. We shoud hook up. I already got my AA exhaust, Wheels (Forged1 Split Fives), spoiler, diffuser, grilles, matching reflectors and side markers so I am just waiting. You know of a good install place in SA or must I go to Austin or Houston? Thanks and I will look you up BEFORE I go golfing in jan when I come home on R&R hahah.

Sorry, I don't know any good place for mods here. I live very near you, off 1604 and Huebner. Come to coffee and rides when you're in town, last Saturday of every month at 8am, in one of the parking lots at 1604 and Blanco.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 11-14-2011, 10:02 AM

Welcome back. Enjoy in good health.

IND-Distribution · 11-14-2011, 10:06 AM

Welcome back! I love the look of ZCP wheels on an E90 M3. Great choice.

Kiemyster · 11-14-2011, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saeyedoc

Not yet, maybe after I pay off the loan, huge payments for 2 years, then nothing. May install a radar detector though.

definitely hardwire a V1 and your good to go. jammers too if you can spare the expenses.

datbimmerdoe · 11-14-2011, 05:47 PM

congrats! zcp e90's r pure sexxx

Nutinup · 11-15-2011, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saeyedoc

Sorry, I don't know any good place for mods here. I live very near you, off 1604 and Huebner. Come to coffee and rides when you're in town, last Saturday of every month at 8am, in one of the parking lots at 1604 and Blanco.

Will do...! Hell I am getting mine through Mil sales and will spend at least 2 months extra here to pay this sucker off...

11-13-2011, 04:49 PM	#1
saeyedoc Captain 284 Rep 835 Posts Drives: 2013 Carrera S, 2013 Panny GTS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	Back in the BMW fold, new E90 (long) After a brief absence since July, when I turned in my '08 335i, we're back to BMW. Picked up a '11 AW/Black E90 M3 yesterday. I got one of the last few in the state, drove up to Advantage Midtown in Houston from San Antonio in the morning. My salesman, Frank, was great. After exchanging a few emails earlier in the week, we quickly came to an agreeable price and arranged 0.9 financing from BMWFS. This was the first time I've purchased a new car sight unseen and never having met the salesman in person. Everything went very smoothly, they quickly did their due diligence on my trade, for which I had them match a buy bid I had from Carmax (which was higher than their initial offer). Signed a few things, then met with the finance manager. He quickly did his sales pitch on the usual items like tire coverage and extended warranty/maintenance options, most of which I declined. A few more signatures, no money changed hands and I was out the door. Frank quickly went through the features of the car, most of which I already knew from my previous car and a quick read of the owner's manual online. Overall one of the easiest car buying transactions I've ever had, kudos to the guys at Advantage. Spent the night at The Four Seasons, had a great dinner at Brennan's and left to return home this morning, itching to take a drive in the new ride. After getting lost a few times trying to get around a section of the interstate that was closed, got onto the open road where I could stop worrying about where I was going and focus on the car. Mostly cruised around 80, trying to slow down and speed up some to avoid running at constant RPM's. Did get up close to 100mph on some passing maneuvers. Love the engine, just loves to pull. Great steering feel and handling. Played around with idrive, really glad I ended up getting the more optioned car. I love the way you can change the channel list in Sat radio to show the artist playing instead of the channel name. Made a 20 mile detour to the BBQ capital of TX, Lockhart. Hit the M button on that section, had preset it to S4 with everything else in normal. Very quick shifts, great rev-matching downshifts. I really like the DCT, it may be even better than the PDk in my Cayman S. Had lunch at Black's, amazing brisket and beef ribs. Let my wife take over for the last hour or so and really got into exploring the idrive features and programmed some stations for her. Got the apps running, the internet radio feature is great, so many channels to choose from. Was originally looking at a low-optioned car, but really glad I got the loaded one, I can already tell comfort access and some of the other goodies will be appreciated. Here are the specs: 2011 E90 Alpine White- produced in late August, 20 miles at delivery. Black Novillo Leather CF leather trim Premium Package 2 Convenience Package Competition Package DCT Heated seats Sat radio BMW apps Moonroof Now need to get past the break-in period, so I can really explore the capabilities of this great car. I think it's the perfect companion to my Cayman S. Will be mostly my wife's ride, but I'll drive it frequently to keep the mileage down some on my DD P-car. Attached Images
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Ateam Banned 88 Rep 1,105 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Congrats man! Check your tire pressure. A ton of dealers do not remember or bother to put it back to normal (35 all around) and leave it at 45-50 psi which it is shipped with! Enjoy and looks hot!
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Nutinup Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 13" AW/FR EXT E93 M3/ IND trim Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Antonio, Tx iTrader: (0)	saeyedoc....I am from SA, currently in Afghanistan. I live on Sonterra and Stone Oak. When I get my car (on order 2012 E93 AW) and delivereda around Sept 2012. We shoud hook up. I already got my AA exhaust, Wheels (Forged1 Split Fives), spoiler, diffuser, grilles, matching reflectors and side markers so I am just waiting. You know of a good install place in SA or must I go to Austin or Houston? Thanks and I will look you up BEFORE I go golfing in jan when I come home on R&R hahah.
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