Crazy Bimmer

I just dont like the color extending all the way on the dash. Looks overkill.

Now if they gave me a choice to have it in black leather but keep my seats bamboo, then i would be all over it.

Guess i just like my dash and carpet to be black only. I wouldnt even had gotten bamboo if the carpet was beige.

dave_ramkumar

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check out these custom colors m3

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=270318

it cost a extra 5k and a added 4 weeks to production

not worth it IMO (but fun to look at tho)

i like this one

onering05TL

Congrats on the new car . . . and to your younger brother on the past down

dave_ramkumar

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^Thanks man

DarkSithCL

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My interior is called Salsa, which is a combo of Black and Red with a black carpet and seat inserts... yes... It looks like overkill on 1st glance, but since my car is Silver ... it is a good balance... I think the White exterior will have a similar effect...

Plus, I thought it would drive me crazy to have a mostly red interior, but it doesn't... I am really happy when I get to park my car somewhere and when I open the door... its like bam! While my Acura, says... meh...

Costco

I can wait another month for a car but an extra $5000 for paint? Though I can see why someone would, since most of those colors look beautiful.

I really like that Atlantis Metallic though, remember seeing it in a thread on here somewhere.

dave_ramkumar

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^post pics , if its not too much trouble

TS_eXpeed

Pfft.....just give me one in black.

<--- Favorite car color

dave_ramkumar

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i also think they have a different color in the interior seats ( just the tread used to stitch it )

but i think you can get the same paint job at a good local body shop with OEM BMW Paints for half of that

5 k is still too much just for the paint

dave_ramkumar

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+1

every car looks better in black IMO

why am i not getting it in black?

cuz its not lucky with me( so everyone says)

mrmako

I would suggest it, but I would be called a fanboy

The thing is, there are quite a few CPO M3's in the USA, and just searching country wide for one that would keep $10K in the pocket is worth the trouble. If I was in the market for one, that is what I would do. Or go 911 CPO.

Oh, Dave: the $49K price for an M3 also applies to tourist and diplomat sales. But it is the sales tax upon registration that will take that money back and then some. So if you could save a few $$$, you'll be able to buy "extras" and real maintenance items without having to take out another loan.

ChicagoNick

when are you buying this thing?? Have you taken a test drive in an M3?

When I bought my '07 TL-S, it was an impulse. I was test driving cars for fun and simply fell in love with it. 3 years later, I STILL love it more than any other car I've driven. ('10 mustang gt, '10 g37, '09 bmw 335i coupe, etc.)
Obviously I know this is personal opinion, but my point remains... HAVE YOU DRIVEN THIS THING?
I'm sure it's awesome, but I don't believe you've mentioned a behind-the-wheel experience on any of your posts (i may have missed it, but I don't think so).

pebe

95gt

Best of luck sir. Sounds like me when I bought my CL-S when I graduated college. Could I afford it, yup, should I have bought it... nope. I would so much rather have that money back so i could have had more to put down on my house, on my kids, on my next car, etc.

Saving since 16 so you deserve it...snort? Do you have a home, savings for a downpayment, still living with mom and dad?

Awesome car, enjoy it, but I would bet in 5 years you are going to look back at this decision as one of the worst you have made.

Pete2010

I love Laguna Seca blue. I always wanted an E46 M3 in that color. Looks great with the carbon fiber roof.

Crazy Bimmer

You will never find a place that can paint the car to OEM standards for $5k. They would have to strip the whole car, take the engine out and then spray the car to get anywhere close to it. $5k is a bargain for the quality you get.

You should totally do it. Just think how rare your car would be and all the attention you would get.

e30cabrio

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I am having the CLs painted forward of the doors and the roof at a very good shop in Scottsdale for 3490.00.

That does not include pulling the motor or dealing with the engine bay.

I'd bet a OEM quality color change would cost a minimum of 10-15k

TS_eXpeed

Only thing I think is stupid about it though is that they're charging $5K for it from the get go.

Sure, if it's a car that's already on the road and it's wanting a complete paint job, I can understand why it would cost more.

But when it's ordered new like that, paint is going to have to be applied to the body anyways. I'm not saying they can't or shouldn't charge extra for a 'premium' color...but 5K?

R*D*X*

Dave i dont know if you already found a dealer (long thread to read the whole story lol) so i dont know if this will do any help; Laurel BMW at WEstmont have M3 in stock:

http://www.laurelbmw.com/index.cfm?a...ew&searchOOM=1

R*D*X*

here's another dealer (IL) who has M3 (used) only 7,900 k miles for only $ 47,995

http://www.fieldsbmwnorthfield.com/u...=clear&start=0

justnspace

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Now Dave, I know you're a ballin' outta control 20 year old, but who wouldn't want to save money?

R*D*X*

another link

http://www.fieldsbmwnorthfield.com/u...seHistory=true

R*D*X*

pebe

WOW!!!







Would you look at the horrible fuel economy it gets.

Crazy Bimmer

Dont have to look. I experience it.

Its a hog!!

TS_eXpeed

It's a V-8 400+ hp sports car....

dave_ramkumar

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+1 , i dont get why either... they can charge a extra 1k for the paint , but its the same process to paint it

dave_ramkumar

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My company pays for my gas, so im ok on that

pebe

Sorry, should have been in red


The gas station you own?

justnspace

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Waiting on how this one will play out...

TS_eXpeed

If you put the statement 'Look at the horrible fuel economy it gets'...it would've meant you were being sarcastic about that statement...meaning it gets great fuel economy.....

pebe

For fear of getting banned, I am keeping my mouth shut on this whole thread

knavinusa

Don't worry, I got it the first time.

Brandon24pdx

I say skip the M3 and go straight for the GT3 at this point

Pete2010

+1 If you're looking to spend 70k, that opens up a whole new world of cars, new and used. NSX anyone?

juniorbean

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^ gtr

JS + XES

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just get a fully loaded GTI and save the rest.

you are fking 20 years old. wtf are you going to buy in 10 years?? ENZO??

there are TONS of fun cars below $30k world. try to enjoy the little things first then go up the ladder slowly.

i read the entire thread last night and it's fking ridiculous. it doesn't matter how much money you've saved by doing whatever jobs you've been involved with.

my

Pete2010

Agree. If I was 20 I would totally get an Evo or Suby.

juniorbean

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Agreed, however, don't even bother trying. This isn't the first thread he's started with similar content that has gone in this direction.

If he really has what he says he has he needs a financial planner and needs to get off of internet forums ASAP.

justnspace

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I'll say it again.....
TROLL!