Yet another new M3 driver...SS/BK car arrived.

gblansten · 08-06-2011, 02:55 PM

2011 BMW M3 arrived Friday. Interior is black with aluminium trim.

M-DCT
DDC
Premium 2 (ext. leather)
220M wheels
Convenience
Premium Sound
a few other odds/ends

I like the tech features and options over my C63. It also feels lighter and handles a little better. It doesn't have the cool C63 exhaust note but I like the way it sounds.

After driving this thing around for a couple of days I am so glad I got it. It's just incredibly fun to drive.

ES_TRADER · 08-06-2011, 02:58 PM

Why no zcp? Congrats btw

gblansten · 08-06-2011, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by richpuer

Why no zcp? Congrats btw

Two reasons. I don't care for the competition wheels. Also, my driveway is pretty steep and I was already nervous about the standard M3. My car clears thank god but it is close.

EdM5 · 08-06-2011, 03:03 PM

Congrats, SS is the perfect color for this car.

FVM3 · 08-06-2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by gblansten

Two reasons. I don't care for the competition wheels. Also, my driveway is pretty steep and I was already nervous about the standard M3. My car clears thank god but it is close.

Congrats! I always think that stock m3 is standing way too high and you are thinking in opposite way. My driveway is really steep too but nothing happens at all after dropping it

gblansten · 08-06-2011, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by christopherchenm

Congrats! I always think that stock m3 is standing way too high and you are thinking in opposite way. My driveway is really steep too but nothing happens at all after dropping it

Yeah, I remember your thread and the pics. Glad you didn't scrape.

Singletrack · 08-06-2011, 04:27 PM

Congrats!

k5ng · 08-06-2011, 04:30 PM

Congrats on your new ride!

JulieDriving · 08-06-2011, 07:05 PM

SS II is sharp. Congrats.

Smokey · 08-06-2011, 07:30 PM

Nice choice. Congrats

WCH · 08-06-2011, 07:40 PM

Beautiful. Love the color!

spatel19 · 08-06-2011, 07:59 PM

Congrats! Silverstone looks great!

cmk227 · 08-06-2011, 08:36 PM

Awesome. She just keep getting better w time.

gblansten · 08-06-2011, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmk227

Awesome. She just keep getting better w time.

Shifting at 5K rpms sucks. Can't wait to give the engine hell.

diablito · 08-06-2011, 08:57 PM

wish I had alum trim...nice ride!

gblansten · 08-06-2011, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diablito

wish I had alum trim...nice ride!

thanks

mmm def · 08-06-2011, 10:18 PM

looking great!

///Matthew · 08-07-2011, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gblansten

Shifting at 5K rpms sucks. Can't wait to give the engine hell.

The first 1200 miles were torture, but it makes you appreciate the car even more once it's broken in.

Good luck with it!

gblansten · 08-07-2011, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Matthew

The first 1200 miles were torture, but it makes you appreciate the car even more once it's broken in.

Good luck with it!

It's going to be nice leaving the dealer after that 1200 mile service.

gblansten · 08-15-2011, 06:51 PM

Just got the 1200 mile service done. HOLY HELL it is fun to take this car to 8300 rpms. DAMN!

I am liking this engine more than the 6.2 liter V8 in my C63. Didn't think I would like it this much.

ChrisK · 08-15-2011, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gblansten

2011 BMW M3 arrived Friday. Interior is black with aluminium trim.

M-DCT
DDC
Premium 2 (ext. leather)
220M wheels
Convenience
Premium Sound
a few other odds/ends

I like the tech features and options over my C63. It also feels lighter and handles a little better. It doesn't have the cool C63 exhaust note but I like the way it sounds.

After driving this thing around for a couple of days I am so glad I got it. It's just incredibly fun to drive.

Congrats! Welcome to our '11 Non-ZCP group!

gblansten · 08-15-2011, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisK

Congrats! Welcome to our '11 Non-ZCP group!

I really love the 220M wheels.

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