2009 M3 E90 - Just purchased!!!

[rockstarm3]

2/23/2011 - Pics are at the bottom for those that do not care about the experience.

SO first and foremost - this forum rocks - ive been reading pre and post purchase...

So here it is - I bought a Jerez Black on Black 2009 BMW E90 S65 M3. I bought it from a guy who was about 57 years old, had a total of 3,067 miles when I drove it off the driveway. he has had 18 other bmw's and drives a really nice porsche carrera 4s as well. along with some other fancy vehicles - hadn't hit the power button yet -

Here are the specs of the car....

Chassis Number : XXXXXXX


Technology Package 0ZTP
Premium Package 0ZPP
Tire pressure monitor 02VB
CO2 relevant vehicles 01CA
Moonroof 0403
Adjustable front armrest 04AE
Adjustable seat width/lumbar 0490
Smoker's package 0441
Rear center armrest 0497
Heated front seats 0494
Alarm pre-wiring 05GA
Folding rear-seat headrests 05DC
Rain sensor and auto headlight 0521
Park Distance Control (rear) 0507
BMW TeleServices 06AA
Ambiance lighting 0563
iPod and USB adapter 06FL
TeleService Control 06AB
Satellite radio w/1 year sub. 0655
Online Information Services 0615
Enhanced Premium Sound 0752
DVD Area coding, North America 0697
TeleService Activation 08SC
Shadowline exterior trim 0760
Shipping package 0925
CO2 control 08SP

This thing rocks - at first I was a little cautious driving it hard, but then i had to remind myself i still have warranty and that the car has an ///M badge on it for a reason..

3/18/2011-

The car now has about 4600 miles on it, im sitting at work writing this post when i should be focused on closing deals (i work in sales)...

So far i have gunned it too many times to count 0-100...
THE M BUTTON is phenomenal - i love going 100mph and then hitting it while flooring it and it leaps forward with more thrust

ive gone to my first BMWCCA meet at Blackhawk museum which was killer awesome - the people in the clubs are pretty cool.

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Thinking about all the mods i want to do.. - black chrome grills/side grills, an akrapovic exhaust, V1 mirror - i have been to Alekshop about 2 times in the past week and half...have a list of mods i want to do...also zhp shiftknob

side note - forums, driving- straight addiction/obsession of mine lately. I also have ordered a custom license plate which only BMW Enthusiasts will understand, the engineering series and model number of the engine.

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I have some really really (funny to some) newbie m3 questions that i couldn't find on the forums -

Engine warm up is needed or not?

is it bad to accelerate full throttle all the time? (i've been watching the oil levels and they are pretty good) got an oil change as well first thing...

I've mis-shifted a couple of times into third? what damage does that cause?

Any common malfunctions i should be aware of?

What are the cheapest sites/shops that I can get OEM bmw parts?

Anyone lower their car with BMW Performance Parts?

Tints? and Pics?

Any mods I should stay away from so I do not void my warranty?

Is there a way to get Brembo Brake Pistons (red authentic calipers) without paying for the entire brake set?

where possible i would appreciate any links to pics to above mentioned questions too

any mods that are a must?


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BMW Golden Gate Chapter Meet

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Pics of the VEHICLE - better ones to come

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Here we are driving to the blackhawk museum

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BlackHawk Museum

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One day it all started with something that looked like this....

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What a transformation

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