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

[Powerbeast]

Congrats! Looks great.

[Pinz]

Originally Posted by TrevorM3

can't go wrong with pearl white..

It's actually Mineral White (Metallic). The colour is a bit off in the pictures because it was really dark in the lot.

I'm still trying to take the car to a nice place, maybe near the beach, to take some nice OUTDOOR shots and post them here. Of course I'll have to wipe it sparkling clean...

One good thing about the matte wheels is how they hide the break dust... it's practically invisible. But when you do clean them, it's a world of difference. The first time, I was wondering whether I should even clean them, looked clean to me... After doing it, however, comparing to the wheel beside it, one looked "grey" and the other "black".

[vzm3]

I love that color

[beemerdude5150]

Originally Posted by Pinz

Thanks for all the welcomes and congrats, feels good to be among lovers of the same thing(s).

I put up some pictures from the parking lot. When the weather gets nicer I'll try to get some nice shots outdoors, maybe near the beach or mountains.

What do you guys think of the ride?

What color is your interior? What packages did it come with? Amazinnnnnnnnnnng car! Jaw dropper

[///M Power-Belgium]

Congrats & Welcome !
Fantastic car

[Gkap]

congrats!

[FrozenM3nace]

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...

If you ever want to sell it when the M4 comes out ill be glad to buy it off you

[Sapper_M3]

Originally Posted by Pinz

E92 Fully Loaded

And the first BMW I ever owned. As well as the first new car I've ever bought. I've been rolling around in cheap, used Hondas saving up to get my dream car.

I didn't even test drive it before buying 'cuz I knew how great it is from my co-worker's E93.

ALL I CAN SAY is WOW!!! I can't think of any words that will do this car justice. I've hyped it up a lot in anticipation, but it still blew away, exceeded all my expectations. It's like a rush of DOPAMINE to the brain driving in this... and I haven't even driven it hard yet. Pressing the M button floods your brain with a buzz of euphoria that one must experience in person to understand how it feels.

It's only been a day, but I think I'll be stuck in the BMW/M3 world from now on.



Remember, this is in Canada. It's got basically every option (most of them in the packages) except for extended leather. I'm still wondering if I should get the Service Inclusive, Plus or Extended Warranty - or leather protection.

I'll post pics soon.

I guess I may be a little late to the party, but your car looks FANTASTIC! Congrats on joining the club; now let's get to work switching out those chrome kidney grills...

[Pinz]

Originally Posted by beemerdude5150

What color is your interior? What packages did it come with? Amazinnnnnnnnnnng car! Jaw dropper

Thanks! Fully loaded except extended leather, Novillo Black interior.

Originally Posted by Hyare1

If you ever want to sell it when the M4 comes out ill be glad to buy it off you

I was thinking about that and probably will end up doing that, so I'll make sure to take extra special care of it for you. But right now I can't see myself parting with the car, I just love it way too much - and more each day!

Originally Posted by Sapper_M3

I guess I may be a little late to the party, but your car looks FANTASTIC! Congrats on joining the club; now let's get to work switching out those chrome kidney grills...

Is that your car in your pic? Looks very similar to mine! Hehe You have any other mods? I'm looking for a black kidney grill outline. Is it difficult to install yourself?

A pic of the day when I picked it up (with sales guy cropped out):

[AKG M3]

Wow, congratulations. The car looks fantastic! Textbook M3! And great to see another canuck.

How's your break-in going?

[Pinz]

Originally Posted by AKG M3

Wow, congratulations. The car looks fantastic! Textbook M3! And great to see another canuck.

How's your break-in going?

Very tempted to go above 5K considering how stellar the engine sounds and revs up, but care too much about the car to break the rule.

Trying to run the engine at varying speeds, but with such a high final drive and gear ratios, I have a habit of shifting into 5 or 6 too early from my previous car. The car still pulls surprisingly strong in those gears, maybe not as much as a turbo would, but close (depending on speed).

Can't wait for the break-in period to end in about a week and finally try full throttle. Although the POWER in Sports Plus setting feels like it hits the throttle quite hard.

[Pinz]

Here are some pics I finally took outside. I didn't have my camera with me when I decided to pull over and take some pictures, but the iPhone did what it could and they ended up looking pretty nice!

I wish it had a slightly better dynamic range so you could get better details for the wheels.



























PS. Does anyone anyone know how to get both angel eyes (LED) to show lit up in daytime photos? With such a fast shutter speed and the lights blinking rapidly you get at most 1 ring on. Would coding the angel eye brightness help at all? I heard it doesn't affect LED AEs. Or does everyone just shoot with the AEs off during the day?

[///M Power-Belgium]

Car looks clean and in top shape ! ( in good hands)
Well done my friend

[MFL]

Chrome. Bad.

[Pinz]

Originally Posted by MFL

Chrome. Bad.

Still working on getting the grills and side markers. If I lived in the States, I would've ordered them long ago. It's not easy to find a place to get in Canada that won't rip you off on shipping charges or get bombed with duty, tax and brokerage fees when you receive the package.

[LOVEM]

Congrats. Enjoy in good health. BTW. I love Vancouver and m3 .

[dozaiya]

nice~
604 ftw

[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.

[look585]

Originally Posted by emKel

Congrats and welcome, believe it or not it gets better every day.

[AdonM3]

Car looks beast! Congrats and enjoy

[i001947]

congrats

[MFL]

Originally Posted by Pinz

Still working on getting the grills and side markers. If I lived in the States, I would've ordered them long ago. It's not easy to find a place to get in Canada that won't rip you off on shipping charges or get bombed with duty, tax and brokerage fees when you receive the package.

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!