Just bought an E90M

idratherhaveanM · 12-12-2014, 03:02 PM

I recently purchased an 2011 E90 M3 and absolutely LOVE IT! 55K miles for $35K. The car has the competition package, DCT, Laguna Seca metallic blue, has Akra Slip-on exhaust, Akra springs, 275/255 super sports. It sets off car alarms every time I drive into underground parking. Love it. What else should I do to this car [if anything]? It seems pretty perfect to me (especially since I owned a bloody Prius for 2 years so I could afford to get this!)

jphughan · 12-12-2014, 03:09 PM

Take it to the track!

And that's not Laguna Seca Blue. Either Le Mans or Interlagos. Hard to tell outside of direct sunlight. Congrats though!!

jaehshim · 12-12-2014, 03:09 PM

congrats first,

what should you do now?
I think you should drive the hell out of it
all the mods are there, what more are you looking for?

I never advice people to jus tune the car as soon as they get it, especially high performance cars (ex) AMG, RS, M) when they are well sorted out/modified from the factory sport division. It is well tuned, it is already a quite unique car, now just drive and enjoy
Your patience jus got paid after 2 yrs of prius, now go drive it like you stole it

VMRWheels · 12-12-2014, 03:12 PM

Congrats!

m3power13 · 12-12-2014, 03:14 PM

Go to a BMW dealer and extend the factory warranty! Then go drive the piss out of it!

WingZeroX5 · 12-12-2014, 03:15 PM

that's one sick deal, 35k with akra and all

Gbiz · 12-12-2014, 03:24 PM

Very nice E90. I would tint the windows and ditch the chrome grills and gills ASAP.

s14_kev · 12-12-2014, 03:26 PM

Nice car, pretty sure Akra doesn't make springs though!

SunnyD · 12-12-2014, 03:26 PM

What next? Enjoy it?

BPMSport · 12-12-2014, 03:28 PM

Tune

2SNAILS · 12-12-2014, 03:32 PM

Congrats on the new whip! Just an fyi that is Lemans blue, awesome color that's why I have it too!

imserious · 12-12-2014, 03:35 PM

My car twin! Congrats.

1. DCT GTS coding by Alex @ Alpine
2. Track

okusa · 12-12-2014, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevin///mlee

Nice car, pretty sure Akra doesn't make springs though!

This.

And, be very careful. Once you start modding it will be VERY difficult to stop. I initially thought it was perfect, but then I went to the track, and $30k later...NOW ITS's perfect!!!

X5-User · 12-12-2014, 03:57 PM

Whats next? ...Cross your fingers for rod bearings failure doesn't happen

JK. Enjoy the car

vegaseric · 12-12-2014, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WingZeroX5

that's one sick deal, 35k with akra and all

+1... best deal I've seen in a while!

I'd do black grills and that's it. Awesome car!

///M Power-Belgium · 12-12-2014, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

Tune

+1 !
And only the best tune... "Mike's BPM tune"

tony093 · 12-12-2014, 06:14 PM

Hell of deal my man...congrats.

Law · 12-12-2014, 06:24 PM

That's not Laguna Seca Blue, it looks like Interlagos or Le Mans Blue. If Le Mans, then it is actually my favorite color for the E90 M3.

The Akra exhaust is a legit piece and i'd recommend getting the Evo (full system) since you already have the slip-on.
As for your springs, Akra doesn't make springs LOL

OEM+ is the way to go. Although i love a certain style when it comes to M3s, i feel like the E9X has come to a point (as a result of age and depreciation) where it is certainly more special and unique to see a relatively virgin one than a modded one. But tastefully modded ones do exist so its up to you to find a balance, good luck!

Great ride though and welcome, you're gonna love the M3

Eazy-E90 · 12-12-2014, 08:17 PM

Looks like stock suspension to me so I would do springs, grills, spacers, front lip, oneighty headlights, and x-pipe with tune.

Car looks great though. Love the color.

SilentAttack · 12-12-2014, 08:35 PM

X pipe and tune.

ManAndMachine · 12-12-2014, 08:48 PM

Looks great as is,Congrats and enjoy!

pbonsalb · 12-13-2014, 07:37 AM

If you love it the way it is, leave it alone. In a year after you are more familiar with it and have been reading about mods for a while, you will know what you want. Bang for the buck in performance is test pipes and tune.

Research the rod bearing issue and decide whether it is something you want to address preventatively, insure against or just not worry about because it probably won't happen to you but you are ok with a $10k engine repair in the event it does.

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jphughan Brigadier General 594 Rep 4,488 Posts Drives: '16 Cayman GT4 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Take it to the track! And that's not Laguna Seca Blue. Either Le Mans or Interlagos. Hard to tell outside of direct sunlight. Congrats though!! __________________ '16 Cayman GT4 (delivery pics, comparison to E92 M3 write-up) Gone but not forgotten: '11.75 M3 E92 Le Mans \| Black Nov w/ Alum \| 6MT (owned 5/2011 - 11/2015)
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jaehshim Major 492 Rep 1,374 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NE iTrader: (3)	congrats first, what should you do now? I think you should drive the hell out of it all the mods are there, what more are you looking for? I never advice people to jus tune the car as soon as they get it, especially high performance cars (ex) AMG, RS, M) when they are well sorted out/modified from the factory sport division. It is well tuned, it is already a quite unique car, now just drive and enjoy Your patience jus got paid after 2 yrs of prius, now go drive it like you stole it __________________
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WingZeroX5 Colonel 766 Rep 2,361 Posts Drives: F80 / F30 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (14)	that's one sick deal, 35k with akra and all
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Gbiz Fo Shizzle 77 Rep 500 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: . iTrader: (21)	Very nice E90. I would tint the windows and ditch the chrome grills and gills ASAP.
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X5-User Lieutenant Colonel 188 Rep 1,755 Posts Drives: X5 35d Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: VA iTrader: (2)	Whats next? ...Cross your fingers for rod bearings failure doesn't happen JK. Enjoy the car
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tony093 Captain 111 Rep 746 Posts Drives: E92 AW M3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodbridge, NJ iTrader: (2)	Hell of deal my man...congrats.
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Law Global Moderator 6381 Rep 2,309 Posts Drives: E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011.5 BMW M3 [10.00] 2004 BMW M3 [10.00]	That's not Laguna Seca Blue, it looks like Interlagos or Le Mans Blue. If Le Mans, then it is actually my favorite color for the E90 M3. The Akra exhaust is a legit piece and i'd recommend getting the Evo (full system) since you already have the slip-on. As for your springs, Akra doesn't make springs LOL OEM+ is the way to go. Although i love a certain style when it comes to M3s, i feel like the E9X has come to a point (as a result of age and depreciation) where it is certainly more special and unique to see a relatively virgin one than a modded one. But tastefully modded ones do exist so its up to you to find a balance, good luck! Great ride though and welcome, you're gonna love the M3 __________________ 2011.5 E90 ///M3 \| 6-Speed Manual \| Slicktop \| Jerez Black \| Fox Red E9x M3 Press/Media Archives Thread \| S65-based Racing Engines Thread
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Eazy-E90 Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 201 Posts Drives: AW E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bel Air, MD iTrader: (1)	Looks like stock suspension to me so I would do springs, grills, spacers, front lip, oneighty headlights, and x-pipe with tune. Car looks great though. Love the color.
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SilentAttack Lieutenant Colonel 163 Rep 1,790 Posts Drives: 08 E90 Jerez Black 6MT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0)	X pipe and tune. __________________ Stupid Photobucket
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ManAndMachine Lieutenant 25 Rep 596 Posts Drives: G80M3 BG KO, '17 Taco Pro Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Valencia,Ca iTrader: (0)	Looks great as is,Congrats and enjoy!
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pbonsalb Lieutenant General 5234 Rep 10,616 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	If you love it the way it is, leave it alone. In a year after you are more familiar with it and have been reading about mods for a while, you will know what you want. Bang for the buck in performance is test pipes and tune. Research the rod bearing issue and decide whether it is something you want to address preventatively, insure against or just not worry about because it probably won't happen to you but you are ok with a $10k engine repair in the event it does.
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