I'M BACK!

NewM3driver · 05-19-2016, 10:49 PM

So I have a 340I on order. M3's were scarce, and the 340 with M-sport and track pack seemed promising, a very good compromise as an everyday driver.

My car is not due in for at least another month, and I was at the dealership getting the oil changed on my 535i. I enjoy being at the dealership as over the years I have become friends with folks in both sales and service.

As I was relaxing with the sales manager having lunch, a delivery of I3's and a sweet I8 pulls up. As the electric cars are getting unloaded, I notice a white/black M3 on the truck. The sales manager laughs and says to me "there is your next car"...

Well they drove the car off the truck and into the shop and did about a half hour of prep before bringing it around to the sales parking area. The grey 18 inch wheels that I would never consider looked awesome in person, as did all the carbon fiber mirrors and rear diffuser. The car has the passive suspension, and a 6 speed manual. I was concerned... no adaptive M suspension, no dual clutch, no 19's..... but when I got in and fired it up all the sudden those things didn't matter. The seats were covered in plastic, no mats, and the outside of the car was still covered in that white shipping shrink wrap.

The new stick and clutch are smooth... the notchiness of the e90 stick is gone. The active suspension is firm but not harsh and has a planted, authentic feel that seems to be lost in any of the active set up's 3 or 4 modes. The 18's with the MPSS are comfortable and sticky. With just 4 miles, I kept things under 4K on the tach, but the pull of the engine and impeccable handling were immediately intoxicating. I drove it about 10 miles and returned, knowing that I was going to be getting back into an M.

We pulled the car into the back garage... the out of the way don't go near these cars garage and they put a sold sticker on the dash before we ever sat to discuss price.

They are going to tint it for me on Monday and I'll pick it up wednesday or thursday. If I ordered an M it would never have 18's, a passive suspension and a manual.... but I could not be more excited about this car.

I put another 50 miles on it today and it is simply awesome. This is the first car Iv'e bought off the lot (well in this case off the truck) in many, many years. I'm used to 3 and 4 month waits. I'll have my car at home by next Wednesday and I'm back in the world of M.

$hah$ · 05-19-2016, 10:59 PM

Great way to get an M, and you'll be much happier than the 340. Congrats and post pics once you get it.

Kankles · 05-19-2016, 11:05 PM

Congrats, 18s and 6MT were must haves for me..

alexc93 · 05-19-2016, 11:08 PM

Pics! Congrats, sounds like a great combo. I plan to go with a 6MT also when the time comes.

rmizzle101 · 05-19-2016, 11:38 PM

Congrats buddy. Enjoy in good health & drive safe!

WoohooSoCal · 05-19-2016, 11:50 PM

That is a cool story bro. /nosarcasm

Enjoy it!

jpdchicago · 05-19-2016, 11:53 PM

Congrats! 6 MT is the way to go. U will love it!

m3rxn · 05-20-2016, 12:01 AM

Congrats bud and welcome back to the /// M world

Vitacura · 05-20-2016, 12:38 AM

What a great story about how you ended up with the car! Congrats and post up some pics when you get a chance.

KevinM · 05-20-2016, 12:40 AM

Nice. Rare to find a MT not spoken for. Congratulations!

shahano · 05-20-2016, 01:47 AM

Thats awesome.. Congrats on the spur of the moment purchase. love the story.

PRUVEIT · 05-20-2016, 02:18 AM

Congratulations! Another manual!

ssuene93 · 05-20-2016, 02:25 AM

Congrats.

jmg · 05-20-2016, 02:43 AM

I know the feeling! I had my 340i M Sport with Track Handling Package for 3 months before I traded it for a M3. Just couldn't resist!

BoosTonian · 05-20-2016, 06:01 AM

It's funny, I never would have done 18s...but after seeing them in person I absolutely love them more than the 19s. I get comments from everyone on them and they have a masculine look to them with the thick rubber and Porsche gt3 look to them. I wouldn't trade them and they're so damn light too!

Congrats on the new car, awesome way to purchase one haha

ando · 05-20-2016, 06:06 AM

Congrats. Yep that is one reason I avoid the dealership. I want everything new. A M3 with 6MT, 18s and passive will be awesome. Post up some pictures when you get your new ride.

mdefalco25 · 05-20-2016, 06:33 AM

Talk about well timed! Congrats man! Beats waiting several months in anticipation like I'm doing now lol!

trey100 · 05-20-2016, 06:40 AM

Great story - congratulations!

NewM3driver · 05-20-2016, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevinM

Nice. Rare to find a MT not spoken for. Congratulations!

My dealership just received a black/black M3 with a 6 speed manual pretty much fully loaded. If anyone is interested let me know and I will hook you up with one of the best dealers around. MSRP on the car was 77K =/-

///M-er-gized · 05-20-2016, 07:05 AM

18s FTW

cprx7 · 05-20-2016, 07:05 AM

Great story and congrats on the car. If you ever change your mind about the 18" wheels lmk I'm looking for another set.
thanks

Lorall · 05-20-2016, 07:31 AM

Great story and thanks for sharing. Please share some pics when you get a chance.

05-19-2016, 10:49 PM	#1
NewM3driver Colonel 1110 Rep 2,007 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	I'M BACK! So I have a 340I on order. M3's were scarce, and the 340 with M-sport and track pack seemed promising, a very good compromise as an everyday driver. My car is not due in for at least another month, and I was at the dealership getting the oil changed on my 535i. I enjoy being at the dealership as over the years I have become friends with folks in both sales and service. As I was relaxing with the sales manager having lunch, a delivery of I3's and a sweet I8 pulls up. As the electric cars are getting unloaded, I notice a white/black M3 on the truck. The sales manager laughs and says to me "there is your next car"... Well they drove the car off the truck and into the shop and did about a half hour of prep before bringing it around to the sales parking area. The grey 18 inch wheels that I would never consider looked awesome in person, as did all the carbon fiber mirrors and rear diffuser. The car has the passive suspension, and a 6 speed manual. I was concerned... no adaptive M suspension, no dual clutch, no 19's..... but when I got in and fired it up all the sudden those things didn't matter. The seats were covered in plastic, no mats, and the outside of the car was still covered in that white shipping shrink wrap. The new stick and clutch are smooth... the notchiness of the e90 stick is gone. The active suspension is firm but not harsh and has a planted, authentic feel that seems to be lost in any of the active set up's 3 or 4 modes. The 18's with the MPSS are comfortable and sticky. With just 4 miles, I kept things under 4K on the tach, but the pull of the engine and impeccable handling were immediately intoxicating. I drove it about 10 miles and returned, knowing that I was going to be getting back into an M. We pulled the car into the back garage... the out of the way don't go near these cars garage and they put a sold sticker on the dash before we ever sat to discuss price. They are going to tint it for me on Monday and I'll pick it up wednesday or thursday. If I ordered an M it would never have 18's, a passive suspension and a manual.... but I could not be more excited about this car. I put another 50 miles on it today and it is simply awesome. This is the first car Iv'e bought off the lot (well in this case off the truck) in many, many years. I'm used to 3 and 4 month waits. I'll have my car at home by next Wednesday and I'm back in the world of M.
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05-19-2016, 10:59 PM	#2
$hah$ Second Lieutenant 102 Rep 299 Posts Drives: F80 MG/MT/ZCP & 2023 X7 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW X7 [0.00] 2018 BMW M3 [0.00]	Great way to get an M, and you'll be much happier than the 340. Congrats and post pics once you get it.
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05-19-2016, 11:05 PM	#3
Kankles Rear Admiral 1486 Rep 1,706 Posts Drives: Bavarian Milk Wagon Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: € iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 BMW M2C [0.00]	Congrats, 18s and 6MT were must haves for me..
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05-19-2016, 11:08 PM	#4
alexc93 Colonel 381 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: na Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: na iTrader: (8)	Pics! Congrats, sounds like a great combo. I plan to go with a 6MT also when the time comes.
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05-19-2016, 11:38 PM	#5
rmizzle101 First Lieutenant 157 Rep 367 Posts Drives: 2016 YMB M4 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Fresno iTrader: (0)	Congrats buddy. Enjoy in good health & drive safe!
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05-19-2016, 11:50 PM	#6
WoohooSoCal Second Lieutenant 237 Rep 258 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 SS II / SS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	That is a cool story bro. /nosarcasm Enjoy it!
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05-19-2016, 11:53 PM	#7
jpdchicago Major 1359 Rep 1,394 Posts Drives: M4 CSL, X3MC Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Chicago area iTrader: (0)	Congrats! 6 MT is the way to go. U will love it!
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05-20-2016, 12:01 AM	#8
m3rxn Colonel 980 Rep 2,124 Posts Drives: boosted Inline 6's Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern Cali iTrader: (0)	Congrats bud and welcome back to the /// M world __________________ 15 F82 M4,YMB-6MT 17 G30 540i,AW-8spd ZF 24 G82 M4C x-drive, DY-Dakar Yellow ind-8spd ZF
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05-20-2016, 12:38 AM	#9
Vitacura Ich Liebe mein BMW 413 Rep 887 Posts Drives: 21 M240i CV, 23 X1 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tampa Bay iTrader: (0)	What a great story about how you ended up with the car! Congrats and post up some pics when you get a chance.
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05-20-2016, 12:40 AM	#10
KevinM Brigadier General 2936 Rep 3,286 Posts Drives: 2002 M5;2007 M Coupe;2020 M2C Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tucson iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 M2 Competition [10.00] 2007 E86 M coupe [8.38] 2002 E39 M5 [9.00]	Nice. Rare to find a MT not spoken for. Congratulations! __________________ 2020 F87 M2C Hockenheim Silver/MT 2002 E39 M5 Sterling Gray/Caramel 2007 E86 Z4M Coupe Silver Gray/Black 2021 Kia Telluride (hauler)
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05-20-2016, 01:47 AM	#11
shahano Lieutenant Colonel 231 Rep 1,576 Posts Drives: 21' M2C 6spd ,11' 1M, 88' M3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Thats awesome.. Congrats on the spur of the moment purchase. love the story.
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05-20-2016, 02:18 AM	#12
PRUVEIT Private First Class 59 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 6MT, skyroof Join Date: May 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 M4 [0.00]	Congratulations! Another manual! __________________ 2018 i3s Electric Blue 2015 M4 6MT- MG/BLK everything except CCB 2000 323 Ci - sold, 1998 SAAB 900 - hurricane, 1988 SAAB 900 SPG - sold, 1967 Ford Galaxy LTD 390 - stolen
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05-20-2016, 02:25 AM	#13
ssuene93 Major 696 Rep 1,384 Posts Drives: '16 F80 Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Congrats. __________________ His: 2016 F80 M3 \| SO/Full SO \| ZCP \| 6MT (ED June 2016) Her: 2016 F36 428GC \| Carbon Black/Coral Red \| ZMP (ED June 2016) 2013 F30 328i - Retired 2009 E93 335i (ED June 2009) - Retired 2008 E60 535i (ED March 2008) - Retired
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05-20-2016, 02:43 AM	#14
jmg Lieutenant General 18730 Rep 14,117 Posts Drives: G82 M4C X-Drive Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 G82 M4C X-Drive [9.85] 2018 F80 M3 CS [9.87] 2019 i3 BEV [0.00]	I know the feeling! I had my 340i M Sport with Track Handling Package for 3 months before I traded it for a M3. Just couldn't resist! __________________ 2022 G82///M4 Competition X-Drive - KW-HAS, EBC Bluestuff, Millway Race Camber Plates, Cup2 Connect, PSI High Flow Midpipe, Lightweight Front Lip, M Perf Flow Through Wing Previous • 2018 F80 ///M3 CS • 2016 F80 ///*M3 IG: Raging_G82
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05-20-2016, 06:01 AM	#15
BoosTonian Lieutenant Colonel 775 Rep 1,498 Posts Drives: 2017 MB C63 S AMG Coupe Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2017 INFINITI Q60 S ... [10.00]	It's funny, I never would have done 18s...but after seeing them in person I absolutely love them more than the 19s. I get comments from everyone on them and they have a masculine look to them with the thick rubber and Porsche gt3 look to them. I wouldn't trade them and they're so damn light too! Congrats on the new car, awesome way to purchase one haha __________________ 2017 MB C63 S Coupe - DINAN \| MODAL WORKS retired: GranTurismo MC, Giulia Quadrifoglio, B8.5 RS5, Q60 RedSport, e82 135, F80, e92 M3, e90 M3, (2) e92 335, B8 S4, C209 CLK55 AMG, e46 330
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05-20-2016, 06:06 AM	#16
ando Colonel 2002 Rep 2,149 Posts Drives: i5 eDr40, G80 and F80 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW i5 eDr40 [10.00] 2022 BMW M3 [7.50] 2015 BMW M3 [0.00]	Congrats. Yep that is one reason I avoid the dealership. I want everything new. A M3 with 6MT, 18s and passive will be awesome. Post up some pictures when you get your new ride.
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05-20-2016, 06:33 AM	#17
mdefalco25 Captain 197 Rep 710 Posts Drives: 03 E46 M3 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Normal, IL iTrader: (3)	Talk about well timed! Congrats man! Beats waiting several months in anticipation like I'm doing now lol!
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05-20-2016, 06:40 AM	#18
trey100 Colonel 1125 Rep 2,564 Posts Drives: 2020 M2 Competition Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Great story - congratulations!
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05-20-2016, 07:05 AM	#20
///M-er-gized Captain 687 Rep 663 Posts Drives: 2019 540i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	18s FTW __________________ 2019 540i \| Black Sapphire \| Black Dakota Leather with Blue Stitching \| M Sport Package \| Executive Tier \| Driver Assistance \| Parking Assistance \| HK \| M Sport Brakes \| Leather Dashboard 2016 M3 \| YMB \| Black Extended Merino \| CF Roof \| CF Trim \| DCT \| Adaptive \| Executive
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05-20-2016, 07:05 AM	#21
cprx7 Lieutenant 306 Rep 596 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 50i; Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Great story and congrats on the car. If you ever change your mind about the 18" wheels lmk I'm looking for another set. thanks __________________ Untitled by supralx570, on Flickr
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05-20-2016, 07:31 AM	#22
Lorall Private First Class 14 Rep 105 Posts Drives: '23 G80CX Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (2)	Great story and thanks for sharing. Please share some pics when you get a chance.
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