Finally found what I wasn't looking for!

Mthrice · 08-24-2017, 08:52 PM

After looking for over a year for an alpine white with black leather 2015 M3 at the right price, this popped up on autotrader. I saw blue on the listing and figured it was Yas Marina. (not my favorite color) On further inspection I realized it was Tanzanite on Black with white stitching.
The price seemed almost too good to be true. I figured with a little negotiation this would be a great deal! Had no idea Auto Nation owned any BMW dealerships, so the price was no haggle.

This was one of the only individual colors I have seen in the used market, so I had to pull the trigger.
Great to be back in an M3

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M4Now! · 08-24-2017, 09:36 PM

Nice! Pretty car

Thescout13 · 08-24-2017, 10:00 PM

Congrats!

CRtoE92 · 08-24-2017, 11:02 PM

How could you mistaken tanzanite for yas marina?
Regardless beautiful car!

Thescout13 · 08-24-2017, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CRtoE92

How could you mistaken tanzanite for yas marina?
Regardless beautiful car!

I think he meant that the listing just said blue and there was not a picture so he just assumed Yas Marina, the standard blue

Nikolas · 08-24-2017, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Thescout13

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Originally Posted by CRtoE92

How could you mistaken tanzanite for yas marina?
Regardless beautiful car!

I think he meant that the listing just said blue and there was not a picture so he just assumed Yas Marina, the standard blue

My local dealer has a tanzanite blue M3 in stock. The color is stunning in person. Congrats on a beautiful car!

Mthrice · 08-25-2017, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Thescout13

I think he meant that the listing just said blue and there was not a picture so he just assumed Yas Marina, the standard blue

Exactly. It said blue, so just assumed it was Yas Marina

nano10 · 08-25-2017, 12:21 AM

Super nice, now give us those interior shots with the white stitching. Also is that your Godzilla.

JoeKixxon · 08-25-2017, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by nano10

Super nice, now give us those interior shots with the white stitching. Also is that your Godzilla.

Congratulations! And yes - interior shots please

Seniorleb · 08-25-2017, 06:49 AM

Congrats! looks nice

JSCO · 08-25-2017, 07:08 AM

nice pick up...Interior?

Mthrice · 08-25-2017, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by nano10

Super nice, now give us those interior shots with the white stitching. Also is that your Godzilla.

Here are the interior shots taken with my iphone and in the sun. There a bit grainy.

Picked up the M3 so I could tote my newborn son around, but just couldn't part with the GT-R. It's pretty much for track use only now

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dkhm3 · 08-25-2017, 04:25 PM

Nice, let us know how u like it.

Mthrice · 08-25-2017, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dkhm3

Nice, let us know how u like it.

I love it! Huge jump in technology over the e92. Just can't figure out how to get thru the high rpm's in first gear without the traction control kicking in? It has the MPSS and plenty of meat left on the tires. Really not interested in turning off traction on city streets either.

dkhm3 · 08-25-2017, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mthrice

I love it! Huge jump in technology over the e92. Just can't figure out how to get thru the high rpm's in first gear without the traction control kicking in? It has the MPSS and plenty of meat left on the tires. Really not interested in turning off traction on city streets either.

I would highly recommend you switch out your rear 275 MPSS, to a M5 Spec 295's

They fit on the OEM 19" without a hitch. After doing this I regret not doing it the day I bought it.

Keep the 275 tires for when you sell the car.

I would also make sure you code your MDM mode to Euro spec.

1st gear can now be modulated much easier and 2nd, 3rd, no Traction light for me on dry roads.

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mark9661 · 08-25-2017, 09:00 PM

Lovely car.

Mthrice · 08-25-2017, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dkhm3

I would highly recommend you switch out your rear 275 MPSS, to a M5 Spec 295's

They fit on the OEM 19" without a hitch. After doing this I regret not doing it the day I bought it.

Keep the 275 tires for when you sell the car.

I would also make sure you code your MDM mode to Euro spec.

1st gear can now be modulated much easier and 2nd, 3rd, no Traction light for me on dry roads.

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Great idea, and thanks for the advice! Who did you use for the codeing?

dkhm3 · 08-25-2017, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mthrice

Great idea, and thanks for the advice! Who did you use for the codeing?

Oh shit, you're in So Cal? I'm looking at coding my x5m too, maybe ill go when you go, let me know.

EAS

https://europeanautosource.com/

Justin.AutoTalent · 08-26-2017, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Mthrice

I love it! Huge jump in technology over the e92. Just can't figure out how to get thru the high rpm's in first gear without the traction control kicking in? It has the MPSS and plenty of meat left on the tires. Really not interested in turning off traction on city streets either.

Upgrade the tires to RE71R

Pretty good set up, huge increase in traction.

Congrats on the new ride! I love my Tanzanite as well. Color POPS here in California

Matt@AUTOcouture · 08-26-2017, 09:24 AM

Sick! Awesome color!

Mthrice · 08-26-2017, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Justin.AutoTalent

Upgrade the tires to RE71R

Pretty good set up, huge increase in traction.

Congrats on the new ride! I love my Tanzanite as well. Color POPS here in California

Thanks, ran RE-11's on my e92. Best tires short of R-comps!

drkeng · 08-26-2017, 11:54 PM

Great find!
Can't wait to see TB in person some day soon

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Mthrice Lieutenant 106 Rep 504 Posts Drives: 15 M3 Tanzanite/Blk, 15 GT3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (1)	Finally found what I wasn't looking for! After looking for over a year for an alpine white with black leather 2015 M3 at the right price, this popped up on autotrader. I saw blue on the listing and figured it was Yas Marina. (not my favorite color) On further inspection I realized it was Tanzanite on Black with white stitching. The price seemed almost too good to be true. I figured with a little negotiation this would be a great deal! Had no idea Auto Nation owned any BMW dealerships, so the price was no haggle. This was one of the only individual colors I have seen in the used market, so I had to pull the trigger. Great to be back in an M3 __________________ 2008 M3 BRP 2:08.4 Big Willow 1:37.8 SOW CW 1:29.0 Chuckwalla CW 2:07.4 LS 1:46.7 ACS 2:00.7 2010 GT-R BRP 1:55.3 Big Willow 1:32.0 SOW CCW 1:23.4 Chuckwalla CCW 2:02.5 Chuckwalla CW 2:00.1 LS 1:41.2 ACS 1:50.6
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