PROJECT M3

[OC ///M]

I got it! It arrived a little early.

I have set a target weight loss of 200lbs for my girl. I know she can do it. Over the next few weeks I'll be changing a few things. Each item I remove an item to replace with aftermarket, it will be weighed and posted here for reference. edit: I'll be happy if she can shed 150 lbs...

For now, I can't help myself, I'm going back out.

Initial impression (as a former Proceeded 335 owner) was that I was thoroughly blown away. Contrary to some reports, the low end is there... the car is an absolute screamer and I've never felt more connected to the road....

Dealership Experience:

I had the unique experience of working with two dealerships on this car. Some of you may remember that through the help of members here, I located an available buildable allocation that was posted by a CA who happened to be a member here. Thanks to Xcellere, I was put in touch with Ellen Montgomery of South Bay BMW, who assisted with a courtesy delivery(when other local dealerships wouldn't)
I was very impressed with the professional and helpful CA Michael McCormick from BMW of Stratham in NH. He promptly updated me with status and was in constant communication with me throughout the whole process. Vinnie Micciche, the dealership business manager, was equally communicative and a straight shooter. I was very impressed with the service received from both dealers.

Aesthetics:

I must confess, I was worried that it wouldn't stand out from the generic 3er enough, all of my worries quickly faded after a once around in real life. SSII changes from a silver-gray on a cloudy or dimly lit morning to a horizon blue on a sunny day, I'm thrilled by the beautiful color. The extended silver interior turned out to be a grand-slam with the aluminum trim on SSII! The color of the leather, like the painted skin, seems to change hue in different lighting conditions. The extended leather option was worth it for me because I enjoy having the soft texture of the leather on the dash and console, it also livens up the interior. I couldn't be happier with the ext./int. color combination.



Driving Experience:

I also will admit that I was somewhat concerned, after coming from a tuned 335 putting out ~400 ft. lbs. to the wheel, that there could possibly be some slim sliver of truth to all of the posts from unimpressed 335 owner's who test drove the M....

Well, I'm here to tell you that they were all wrong.

The M just has a different type of power delivery. It does not fade at higher rpm like in the boosted N54. In the M, the driver has complete confidence going into a turn at speed, knowing the car will remain flat. You get the feeling of reassurance by the car's close & constant feedback, and like you've heard before, you just point it and it goes... and ...the sound of the motor is worth every penny!

Disappointments:

Heated seats don't get hot enough?
No rear armrest?

Weight-Saving Changes:

Exhaust:

Wheels:

cf bootlid:

cf hood

Brembo BBK:

[batchelorc]

Grats!

[!Xoible]

nice

[WCH]

Congrats! Did they do courtesy delivery for you or did you have to ship it from NH?

[!Xoible]

dude come pick me up for a spin

[Epacy]

You California boys and your damn cell phone pics.

Mad congrats OC. Hope you continue to love it so.
Really looking forward to some quality shots of ext leather. It doesn't seem like too much to you?

[JEllis]

hahahaha nice

[chompino]

Congrats man!! We'll have to get together sometime. I wanna see how good the silver looks.

[nusevad]

Congrats OC! Enjoy the car and get back to us with some proper pictures!

[SMSgt B]

congrats and looking forward to hear about the diet.

[AYF82M4]

Congratulations.
That interior was my first choice, the extended silver looks good.

[kamichael]

How does it compare to your previous 335. I just bought a 335 cvt (2 months old), also have a 550i. I ordered an e90 M3 to be delivered early April. I had a short test drive in one yesterday and was immediately convinced....

[umwolverine]

Congrats on the car. Please take some proper pictures, so that we all may share in the "JOY OF M"

[the_stranger]

That looks amazing. Congrats.

[AZ-BMW]

Originally Posted by OC kid

Initial impression (as a former Proceeded 335 owner) was that I was thouroghly blown away. Contrary to some reports, the low end is there... the car is an absolute screamer and I've never felt more connected to the road....

So what specifically on power/performance do you like about the M3 compared to your 335i? We keep seeing posts by others who test drive saying no significant power/performance difference, but how can that be true
Hey I noticed you got the premium sound system. How does it compare to the Logic7 in your 335i? Would you spend $1,900 again to buy it?

[M-Maika]

Congrats on the car.

[gadget]

Congrats,

PLEASE post more pics of your interior this is the combo I am leaning towards in my car. Thanks

[Emdriven]

Congrats and enjoy your car. Post some more pics of that interior.

[asaulo1]

Congrats, OC.... did you pick it up at South Bay? we could've have made it like xcellere's big unveiling..... more pics, more pics

[southlight]

Congrats, OC! Lovely interior...


Best regards, south

[eclipsisNA]

WOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Congrats Mark, I expect to see her real soon.

[rvacha]