Just got my first M3! [Updated with MORE pics!]

[EvenSteven]

Originally Posted by tyrewt

M3 is old news, now you need an M4.

I would love both... or actually, two M3s. The e92 coupe all modded out and supercharged, and the F80 sedan, with its better mileage, sexy wide body, and four doors.

[24601]

very nice! congrats! now for some black grille and gills!

[Pinz]

Originally Posted by speedbunny

congrats brotha! I recommend paint sealer and some wax to keep that paint lookin good. I use jetseal paint sealant and lavaglow wax both from chemical brothers.

Thanks for the tips. I got the paint protection package from the dealer. They coated it with Xzilon, it feels really smooth and water beads off it. I wonder if I should bother using paint sealant and wax since that is what Xzilon basically is. And I paid for a yearly inspection where they should correct any small imperfections in the paint if they do happen. What do you think?

Originally Posted by MFL

You should put an order in on them down at BMW of Seattle or BMW of Bellevue and roll down. Paying for gas is better than paying shipping!

That's a good idea! I wonder if I can even order the part directly from the BMW dealership here. I did see the kidney grills advertised for $150 somewhere. Maybe I can get the side markers, too.. but I want the LEDs tinted in the side markers. Something like this.

[N.S.A]

Originally Posted by Pinz

My plan was actually to wait for the next generation, but the more info came out the more I realized it would be nice to own the last M3 Coupe with a NA engine. The M4 probably won't get here until end of 2014 or beginning 2015, and a few years later, around 2018 I might "upgrade" to the M4.

It would just be cool to tell my grandkids that I owned the last naturally aspirated M-car...

Congrats, NA M3 would be the best sounding m3 yet. I just got mine in june also. Enjoy.