New Guy Saying Hello

Daytona_John · 11-13-2005, 07:04 AM

Greetings everyone!

Let me first say that I've always appreciated German engineering - I had a 1987 Porche 944 in college and loved it. I've always like BMW, but when I compared apples to apples, the Acura TL always gave me more bang for the buck. Well, the new 3 series is roomier, and more powerful making it much more on par with the TL. The price difference seems to be eroding too. So, after two Acura TLs, I've order an alpine white/black leather 330i with Nav.

In surveying the BMW forums out there, this one seemed the most directly related to my car, and quite active - very nice place here!

Best,

darkside · 11-13-2005, 08:01 AM

I have no experience with the TL, but did test drive the RL and that car was a nice luxury sedan but 0 sport. I have a 330i on order as well, and this will be my 3rd BMW. I think you are going to love this car. Congratulations!

LEDZEP · 11-13-2005, 08:06 AM

Welcome! This is certainly the best place to discuss all things about the new 3 series!

YYimports · 11-13-2005, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Daytona_John

Greetings everyone!

In surveying the BMW forums out there, this one seemed the most directly related to my car, and quite active - very nice place here!

Best,

Congrats on the car and welcome! E90 looks great in AW. You've definitely found THE e90 place on the web.. wait until you see how busy it is on the weekdays.

Daytona_John · 11-13-2005, 10:12 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome guys! Yea, I think I'm really going to enjoy this car. I'm a little concerned about the tread life in the run flats, and the rear seat isn't quite as roomy as the TL, but overall, I'm quite convinced it's a better car. What put me over the top in my decision is the included maintenance for 4 years. My dealer is installing a car wash which customers will have access to for free!

davinet78 · 11-15-2005, 09:51 AM

congratulations and welcome to this forum

JamieA · 11-15-2005, 09:59 AM

Hey, welcome aboard mate. Congrats on the car purchase.

I have to agree with you that this is the best E90 forum, I have found the posters here to be helpful and friendly. Because of this, I don't use any other BMW forum.

LEDZEP · 11-15-2005, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JamieA

Hey, welcome aboard mate. Congrats on the car purchase.

I have to agree with you that this is the best E90 forum, I have found the posters here to be helpful and friendly. Because of this, I don't use any other BMW forum.

Who's helpful and friendly? :mad: Give me their names! We'll have none of that!

afocoryw20 · 11-15-2005, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Daytona_John

Thanks for the warm welcome guys! Yea, I think I'm really going to enjoy this car. I'm a little concerned about the tread life in the run flats, and the rear seat isn't quite as roomy as the TL, but overall, I'm quite convinced it's a better car. What put me over the top in my decision is the included maintenance for 4 years. My dealer is installing a car wash which customers will have access to for free!

Just wait till it arrives.....you might never drive another brand of cars

It like that good fix...I don't think that I'll ever not have at least one BMW in the stable!

cntlaw · 11-15-2005, 10:30 AM

I really thought E90 should be looked best in white. And , I had to fulfill my long dream about a black horse ( black BMW ) first.
Congrats ! Great color !

Nikki · 11-15-2005, 10:33 AM

Congrats and welcome!
This is the best forum that I have found. I don't even post on any others.
As far as information, maturity, and activity, this forum is great.

LEDZEP · 11-15-2005, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

Congrats and welcome!
This is the best forum that I have found. I don't even post on any others.
As far as information, maturity, and activity, this forum is great.

Maturity Nikki? You obviously haven't seen my reply to your post of Broken1's picture thread.

Nikki · 11-15-2005, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

Maturity Nikki? You obviously haven't seen my reply to your post of Broken1's picture thread.

hahaha

txusa03 · 11-15-2005, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

Maturity Nikki? You obviously haven't seen my reply to your post of Broken1's picture thread.

hey, don't scare the newbie now. wait until the break in period is over. Welcome.

Daytona_John · 11-15-2005, 10:54 AM

OK, the dealer called me yesterday to tell me that the dealer in NY who had first dibbs on the car would not play ball on a dealer trade. We talked about color choices and availability of in bound models, and my first choice, the Ti/Au (the white is my 2nd choice, but my fiance isn't wild about silver so I tried to compromise with a color she liked better) is what we're going to have to go with, based on availability.

Here's what my new baby (which should be here tomorrow or Thursday) will look like based on my color and option choices:

LEDZEP · 11-15-2005, 10:58 AM

Images didn't come in. Use the upload option, it works better, or just provide the links.

I actually took my third choice color when I got my E90, and now I'm thrilled that I got Alpine White... sometimes things just work out. Good luck!!

EDIT: Nevermind, the images are there now. Must be my tumor again.

Daytona_John · 11-15-2005, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

Images didn't come in. Use the upload option, it works better, or just provide the links.

I actually took my third choice color when I got my E90, and now I'm thrilled that I got Alpine White... sometimes things just work out. Good luck!!

EDIT: Nevermind, the images are there now. Must be my tumor again.

Thanks!

Yangster · 11-15-2005, 05:24 PM

Congrats, Daytona_John!

We're in the same boat, or at least a similar one. I also just made the leap from an Acura TL to a 3-series -- a 2000 TL to a 325xi. And, as with you, it was the re-design on the E90 that really made me want one. (The test drive completely sold me!)

At any rate, you should have no regrets on the color switch -- I don't know why your fiance doesn't like it, but that titanium silver looks fantastic on the E90! I almost chose that color as well, but my last car was silver and I wanted something different.

Oz · 11-15-2005, 06:32 PM

Congrats!

I have the AW/Black/Burl combo and I love it!

That color combo will also look great without TiAg. Check my garage or msg me if you want to see pictures

Jay_328 · 11-15-2005, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Daytona_John

Here's what my new baby (which should be here tomorrow or Thursday) will look like based on my color and option choices:

Welcome! Post pics as soon as you get her! ...remember your baby will sport orange bibs instead of clears

.... still hot tho!

Daytona_John · 11-15-2005, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Yangster

Congrats, Daytona_John!

We're in the same boat, or at least a similar one. I also just made the leap from an Acura TL to a 3-series -- a 2000 TL to a 325xi. And, as with you, it was the re-design on the E90 that really made me want one. (The test drive completely sold me!)

At any rate, you should have no regrets on the color switch -- I don't know why your fiance doesn't like it, but that titanium silver looks fantastic on the E90! I almost chose that color as well, but my last car was silver and I wanted something different.

Oh yes....Saturday's test drive was the clincher. :rocks:

You know, my 03 TL is silver too...but I just love that color! I was actually looking forward to the white...it seemed "younger" and more attention grabbing. But the silver is so classy...so very "James Bond."

Did you even look at an 06 TL? Great car, no question. But the E90....wow...

It sure is going to be a long day at work tomorrow!

Daytona_John · 11-15-2005, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Oz

Congrats!

I have the AW/Black/Burl combo and I love it!

That color combo will also look great without TiAg. Check my garage or msg me if you want to see pictures

That white sure is nice.

11-13-2005, 07:04 AM	#1
Daytona_John Lieutenant 254 Rep 406 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW X3M Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Dayton, OH iTrader: (0)	New Guy Saying Hello - Alpine white 330i here in 3 weeks! Greetings everyone! Let me first say that I've always appreciated German engineering - I had a 1987 Porche 944 in college and loved it. I've always like BMW, but when I compared apples to apples, the Acura TL always gave me more bang for the buck. Well, the new 3 series is roomier, and more powerful making it much more on par with the TL. The price difference seems to be eroding too. So, after two Acura TLs, I've order an alpine white/black leather 330i with Nav. In surveying the BMW forums out there, this one seemed the most directly related to my car, and quite active - very nice place here! Best,
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darkside Private First Class 4 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 07 e90 335 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle, Wa. iTrader: (0)	I have no experience with the TL, but did test drive the RL and that car was a nice luxury sedan but 0 sport. I have a 330i on order as well, and this will be my 3rd BMW. I think you are going to love this car. Congratulations!
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Daytona_John Lieutenant 254 Rep 406 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW X3M Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Dayton, OH iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the warm welcome guys! Yea, I think I'm really going to enjoy this car. I'm a little concerned about the tread life in the run flats, and the rear seat isn't quite as roomy as the TL, but overall, I'm quite convinced it's a better car. What put me over the top in my decision is the included maintenance for 4 years. My dealer is installing a car wash which customers will have access to for free!
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JamieA Colonel 93 Rep 2,168 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide, Australia iTrader: (0)	Hey, welcome aboard mate. Congrats on the car purchase. I have to agree with you that this is the best E90 forum, I have found the posters here to be helpful and friendly. Because of this, I don't use any other BMW forum. __________________ '05 E90 325i \| '06 E90 325i \| '08 E90 325i LCI \| '13 F30 328i M-Sport \| '14 F10 535d M-Sport Current: '19 G01 X3 M40i
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Nikki Major General 996 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	Congrats and welcome! This is the best forum that I have found. I don't even post on any others. As far as information, maturity, and activity, this forum is great. __________________ Nikki
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Daytona_John Lieutenant 254 Rep 406 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW X3M Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Dayton, OH iTrader: (0)	OK, the dealer called me yesterday to tell me that the dealer in NY who had first dibbs on the car would not play ball on a dealer trade. We talked about color choices and availability of in bound models, and my first choice, the Ti/Au (the white is my 2nd choice, but my fiance isn't wild about silver so I tried to compromise with a color she liked better) is what we're going to have to go with, based on availability. Here's what my new baby (which should be here tomorrow or Thursday) will look like based on my color and option choices:
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LEDZEP Lieutenant General 419 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	Images didn't come in. Use the upload option, it works better, or just provide the links. I actually took my third choice color when I got my E90, and now I'm thrilled that I got Alpine White... sometimes things just work out. Good luck!! EDIT: Nevermind, the images are there now. Must be my tumor again. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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Yangster Private 1 Rep 59 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Congrats, Daytona_John! We're in the same boat, or at least a similar one. I also just made the leap from an Acura TL to a 3-series -- a 2000 TL to a 325xi. And, as with you, it was the re-design on the E90 that really made me want one. (The test drive completely sold me!) At any rate, you should have no regrets on the color switch -- I don't know why your fiance doesn't like it, but that titanium silver looks fantastic on the E90! I almost chose that color as well, but my last car was silver and I wanted something different. __________________ 325xi Steptronic / Arctic Metallic / Black Leather / Aluminum Trim
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Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Congrats! I have the AW/Black/Burl combo and I love it! That color combo will also look great without TiAg. Check my garage or msg me if you want to see pictures __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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