E90 Jet Black Sedan Extended Bamboo Anthracite

jm1234 · 07-01-2008, 12:57 PM

I'm posting these because I hadn't seen a lot of pictures of this exact combination and I (obviously) would have appreciated seeing more before I purchased.

The car is perfect/great/sublime/etc... I love the color and option choices I made. I'd recommend them to anyone but I realize that opinions on this will vary. I'm not looking for a discussion, just that I'm happy with my decisions after getting and driving MY car.

Jet Black
Beige Novillo Extended Leather
Premium Package
Technology Package
Sycamore Anthracite Wood Trim
Moonroof
Fold down rear seats
iPod and USB adapter
HD radio
Enhanced Premium Sound

I also got a Corsair Flash Voyager 32GB memory stick to store all my music.

The clutch is darn near perfect. There is a small "grab" when shifting from 1st to 2nd but I'd hesitate to even call it "notchiness". Overall it's the best shifting car I've had (not an exclusive club).

Steering feel is very tight and I'm partial to the fat steering wheel.

Acceleration is much better than average even during break in. I'm coming from an E36 M3 so 5500 feels pretty much like I'm winding it up to redline. There is a definite change in feel between the different throttle settings.

Ride is smooth (er) in comfort and firms up marginally in sport. It's still pretty firm though even in comfort. I haven't pushed hard through any turns yet so this is an area I've still to explore.

13.5 mpg so far. I'm hoping for somewhere around 15-16 around town after the breakin. Perhaps wishful thinking.

The electronics all work flawlessly so far. I was able to hook up my Bluetooth phone. I can see the contacts in iDrive, make and receive calls handsfree. I was able to plug in a usb memory stick and I have access to all 5,000 or so of my songs. Homelink took a little experimentation to find the right distance to program but I got it working with a little effort. I'm able to find things in the nav and program in my favorite locations and today I was happily directed on a new (and more direct) route to the doctors office for my kids. I did not waste an hour with the sales guy, just read the manual and followed the directions. This stuff is easy to use if you RTFM.

Well, I've got places to go (or not, it doesn't matter anymore, I'm going driving

).

Thanks to everyone here for answering questions and all the good information posted.

03SG///M3 · 07-01-2008, 01:20 PM

Congrats on an absolutely stunning combo for the M3. I love bamboo and black....lets perfectly matched. I love the E90 M3. Enjoy drive safe.

ihyln · 07-01-2008, 01:23 PM

Looks awesome! It's a great combo, congrats!

AwesomeM3 · 07-01-2008, 01:52 PM

Congrats! Nice color combo, the extended leather looks great!

marcos · 07-01-2008, 02:14 PM

Love the e90 in black--very classy. Congrats.

JEllis · 07-01-2008, 02:53 PM

Nice

Zirenz2006 · 07-01-2008, 03:49 PM

Looks great!

Jdebitjr · 07-01-2008, 08:19 PM

Looks good. I've got 1,300 miles and averaging about 14.5 miles per gallon (all city).

PIMP "E" · 07-02-2008, 06:40 AM

just mean looking, you just need some wheels bad......................................

Big Windy · 07-02-2008, 07:25 AM

Really like that combo. Thanks for the pics.

bamabound · 08-02-2008, 08:29 PM

It does look great! This is extended leather beige - so the "extended beige" is really "extended bamboo beige"??? The BMW website doesn't make it clear.

Davinhci · 08-03-2008, 12:31 AM

looks great man

Malarky · 08-03-2008, 12:32 AM

Looks great! Now get your painted reflectors, tint, and blackline tails!

-Carl

TITIVE07 · 08-03-2008, 02:30 AM

Congratulation man, look's great ! The Jet Black is very nice ! One thing about that, don't go to the car wash, make the cleaning by yourself !
Enjoy man ..

sayemthree · 08-03-2008, 03:38 AM

JB - FTW!

Voltigeur · 08-03-2008, 11:19 AM

Congrats. Extended bamboo goes w/ well JB: classy.

BMWDEMON · 08-05-2008, 12:22 PM

looks very nice though I am partial to a black interior....nicely done.

M

montreal red · 08-05-2008, 03:40 PM

congrats on the car.... extended beige looks nice!

07-01-2008, 12:57 PM	#1
jm1234 Lieutenant 18 Rep 431 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Jet Black/Tan/SA 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alpharetta, GA iTrader: (0)	E90 Jet Black Sedan Extended Bamboo Anthracite I'm posting these because I hadn't seen a lot of pictures of this exact combination and I (obviously) would have appreciated seeing more before I purchased. The car is perfect/great/sublime/etc... I love the color and option choices I made. I'd recommend them to anyone but I realize that opinions on this will vary. I'm not looking for a discussion, just that I'm happy with my decisions after getting and driving MY car. Jet Black Beige Novillo Extended Leather Premium Package Technology Package Sycamore Anthracite Wood Trim Moonroof Fold down rear seats iPod and USB adapter HD radio Enhanced Premium Sound I also got a Corsair Flash Voyager 32GB memory stick to store all my music. The clutch is darn near perfect. There is a small "grab" when shifting from 1st to 2nd but I'd hesitate to even call it "notchiness". Overall it's the best shifting car I've had (not an exclusive club). Steering feel is very tight and I'm partial to the fat steering wheel. Acceleration is much better than average even during break in. I'm coming from an E36 M3 so 5500 feels pretty much like I'm winding it up to redline. There is a definite change in feel between the different throttle settings. Ride is smooth (er) in comfort and firms up marginally in sport. It's still pretty firm though even in comfort. I haven't pushed hard through any turns yet so this is an area I've still to explore. 13.5 mpg so far. I'm hoping for somewhere around 15-16 around town after the breakin. Perhaps wishful thinking. The electronics all work flawlessly so far. I was able to hook up my Bluetooth phone. I can see the contacts in iDrive, make and receive calls handsfree. I was able to plug in a usb memory stick and I have access to all 5,000 or so of my songs. Homelink took a little experimentation to find the right distance to program but I got it working with a little effort. I'm able to find things in the nav and program in my favorite locations and today I was happily directed on a new (and more direct) route to the doctors office for my kids. I did not waste an hour with the sales guy, just read the manual and followed the directions. This stuff is easy to use if you RTFM. Well, I've got places to go (or not, it doesn't matter anymore, I'm going driving ). Thanks to everyone here for answering questions and all the good information posted. Attached Images
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07-01-2008, 01:20 PM	#2
03SG///M3 Lieutenant 67 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 328 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Congrats on an absolutely stunning combo for the M3. I love bamboo and black....lets perfectly matched. I love the E90 M3. Enjoy drive safe.
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ihyln Banned 85 Rep 3,384 Posts Drives: M3post sucks Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: M3post sucks iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00] 2002 530i [0.00]	Looks awesome! It's a great combo, congrats!
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07-01-2008, 01:52 PM	#4
AwesomeM3 Colonel 1641 Rep 2,775 Posts Drives: F95 X5MC Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 M [10.00] 2020 BMW X5M Compet ... [0.00] 2008 M3 [10.00]	Congrats! Nice color combo, the extended leather looks great! __________________ 2020 F95 X5///M Competition CarBahn Autoworks Stage 1 \| 2023 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica
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07-01-2008, 02:14 PM	#5
marcos Private First Class 3 Rep 146 Posts Drives: jerez m3 coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Love the e90 in black--very classy. Congrats. __________________ e92 M3 Jerez Black, Fox Red Interior, Heated Seats, Satellite Radio, 18's
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07-01-2008, 02:53 PM	#6
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07-01-2008, 03:49 PM	#7
Zirenz2006 Brigadier General 1535 Rep 4,555 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Comp IOMG Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US - NE iTrader: (0)	Looks great!
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07-01-2008, 08:19 PM	#8
Jdebitjr Lieutenant 8 Rep 408 Posts Drives: 2008 and 2015 M3 Sedans Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: DFW, Texas iTrader: (0)	Looks good. I've got 1,300 miles and averaging about 14.5 miles per gallon (all city).
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07-02-2008, 06:40 AM	#9
PIMP "E" Colonel 59 Rep 2,500 Posts Drives: AW 2011 M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CentCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 M3 [0.00]	just mean looking, you just need some wheels bad...................................... __________________ MONEY IS THE SAIL TO MY BOAT
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07-02-2008, 07:25 AM	#10
Big Windy Major General 152 Rep 5,124 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Really like that combo. Thanks for the pics.
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08-02-2008, 08:29 PM	#11
bamabound New Member 1 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 530i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0)	It does look great! This is extended leather beige - so the "extended beige" is really "extended bamboo beige"??? The BMW website doesn't make it clear.
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08-03-2008, 12:31 AM	#12
Davinhci Colonel 55 Rep 2,484 Posts Drives: 08 M3 E92 & 08 E70 X5 4.8 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	looks great man __________________ 08 E92 AW M3 \| HRE P40 19" \| APE Air Filter \| BMW Performance Grills \| White Side Gills \| CF Mirror Covers \| BMW Performance Pedals \| F1 Pinnacle Tint \| V1 Hardwire \| Dinan Performance Software \| Gintani Exhaust \| H&R Sports Springs \| RPI Scoops \| BMW CF Spoiler \| Challenge Diffuser \| Lux H8 V3 \| LCI Tail Lights \|
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08-03-2008, 12:32 AM	#13
Malarky Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 256 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (3)	Looks great! Now get your painted reflectors, tint, and blackline tails! -Carl __________________ '11 Jerez Black Metallic 6MT E92 ///M3 ZCP (SOLD)
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08-03-2008, 02:30 AM	#14
TITIVE07 Private 7 Rep 60 Posts Drives: BMW M3 E90 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: BELGIUM iTrader: (0)	Congratulation man, look's great ! The Jet Black is very nice ! One thing about that, don't go to the car wash, make the cleaning by yourself ! Enjoy man .. __________________ G-POWER M3
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08-03-2008, 03:38 AM	#15
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08-03-2008, 11:19 AM	#16
Voltigeur MacroRisk 109 Rep 2,523 Posts Drives: M3 E92 ED'09 / 335d Sport DD Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	Congrats. Extended bamboo goes w/ well JB: classy. __________________ Just thinking of something not so witty ///M3 E92 '09 Jerez Black \| 6MT \| Ext Fox Red \| Tech \| Prem \| 19s \|Heated Seats \| iPod \|Smartphone \| Euro Deliv June 09 Sold: 540iT / 530i / 323i Last edited by Voltigeur; 08-03-2008 at 11:42 AM..
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08-05-2008, 12:22 PM	#17
BMWDEMON Super modder 104 Rep 1,973 Posts Drives: E90 M3 & E46 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Annapolis, MD iTrader: (1)	looks very nice though I am partial to a black interior....nicely done. M __________________ SOLD - 2005 E46 M3 ZCP - I/B on black CURRENT - 2011 E90 M3 - meticulously modified 2015 X1 Xdrive 28i
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08-05-2008, 03:40 PM	#18
montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	congrats on the car.... extended beige looks nice! __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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