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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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new black grill


what do you guys think of it?
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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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^ Looks good. I like it.
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 08:01 AM
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I like it but think it would flow better on a car with shadow line trim.
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 09:31 AM
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dang, 2008 M3 coupes are now .9% financing!
Glad I didn't hastily buy.
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 10:15 AM
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Tell me about it. I thought I got a good deal when I got my sedan at 2.9.
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 11:14 AM
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I noticed the special financing as well. I am so tempted just looking for the right excuse.
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 02:13 PM
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And gas prices are dropping, perfect time to own an m3!!
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 01:24 AM
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Hey everyone. I'm about to get a 2008 335i sedan and wanted to ask everyones opinion. Im for sure gonna get alpine white but can't decide on the interior color. I'm deciding between black or terra leather.
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted by evilone

what do you guys think of it?
i dig it
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by 03TL-S
Hey everyone. I'm about to get a 2008 335i sedan and wanted to ask everyones opinion. Im for sure gonna get alpine white but can't decide on the interior color. I'm deciding between black or terra leather.
Terra is
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 08:08 AM
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+2 on terra. Best interior ever.
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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Black or terra? Thats a no brainer!! Terra!

Installed my xenons last night. What a difference...
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Old Oct 18, 2008 | 06:55 AM
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what do you guys think about the FSD/ eibach combo?
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 12:26 AM
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I prefer saddle over terra myself (though you cant get it in the sedan can you??)
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 12:41 AM
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For 09 you can now get saddle in the sedan.
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 01:45 AM
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I finalized a deal on a Space Gray M3 coupe this afternoon! I pick it up Monday hopefully. Fully loaded - the only option it doesn't have are the 19" rims. I'm not a huge fan of the 18's but I can always go aftermarket.

I've always loved M3's, and now I finally will have one. I'm so glad I waited getting one as I was able to get an awesome lease deal. It's actually the exact same payment my friend has for his 335 coupe which he acquired 9 months ago, even though the sticker price of my M3 is about 20k more.

Monday can't come soon enough! I'll post pictures when I get it.
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 02:23 AM
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Originally Posted by cusdaddy
I finalized a deal on a Space Gray M3 coupe this afternoon! I pick it up Monday hopefully. Fully loaded - the only option it doesn't have are the 19" rims. I'm not a huge fan of the 18's but I can always go aftermarket.

I've always loved M3's, and now I finally will have one. I'm so glad I waited getting one as I was able to get an awesome lease deal. It's actually the exact same payment my friend has for his 335 coupe which he acquired 9 months ago, even though the sticker price of my M3 is about 20k more.

Monday can't come soon enough! I'll post pictures when I get it.
I saw one blaze by me on the BQE while I was out tonight, looks so sick.. and one thing I like is that it screams M3, it easily stood out from another 335 coupe I passed... straight ballin!
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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So much for cusdaddy sleeping tonight. Congrats bastard.
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 09:20 AM
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i stopped by to check out some beamers yesterday and that new m3 is soo sick, definately can tell the difference from a regular 3
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 11:19 AM
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So much for cusdaddy sleeping tonight. Congrats bastard.
Thanks!

Tell me about it. I was up until 4am last night after I got home reading the M3 forums and drooling over pictures. Is Monday here yet?
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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Congrats cusdaddy! Enjoy the car, let the modding begin.
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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Congratulations cusdaddy! The M3 is a terrific car to drive! Enjoy her in the best of health!

Post pics.
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 10:48 AM
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Happy Moday aka M3 day. Start modding, here is some inspiration!

















































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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 01:21 PM
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must
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 01:22 PM
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those rims would look sick on my AW e90
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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I got a great hookup for HREs, let me know if you wanna get them.


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those rims would look sick on my AW e90
Damn straight they would, have a look see!


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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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Damn I wish those fit my G37....
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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I'll have to wait until after the first of the year. I bought way too many toys in 08. The morr v710 are soon to come out in matte black. I know they're not HRE, but they are 1/5 the price.
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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That red E90 looks blippin gorgeous
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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The wheels on that red E90 are out of hand.
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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Beautiful pictures! It's making me want to mod my M3 already.

It's been a LONG night with 3+ hours at the dealer. Overall, the experience was great and they took me through EVERYTHING. It's crazy how many features there are with this car. I came from a 350Z so this is a big step up for me.

One interesting thing I found out is that the car is essentially neutered until the required1200 mile service with features such as cruise control turned off. Also, the dealer said the engine response is more limited in order to properly break in the engine.

Driving it is pretty amazing as is expected. The engine note is beautiful (I love v8's), it handles on rails and the interior is fantastic. I only had a chance to drive a little tonight on mostly city streets so I can't wait to take it on more interesting roads.

I didn't have my good camera with me tonight, so I had to take a few crappy iPhone pictures. I'll definitely take better ones in a few days.

<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/UgBaqZMWERgDtMI8v5u7SQ"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/tcusumano/SP1UdeAFmGI/AAAAAAAAABs/fzjTqzn34xc/s800/IMG_0697.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/tcusumano/M3">M3</a></td></tr></table>

<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/LVJcbvdyNt0o_vCEl0ajYg"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/tcusumano/SP1UddQvjWI/AAAAAAAAAB8/bP5jkNEILHY/s800/IMG_0699.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/tcusumano/M3">M3</a></td></tr></table>

<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/4ZciuBu9tat_x8aBMOCDbg"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/tcusumano/SP1UdWmL1GI/AAAAAAAAAB0/2x8-hRWYh-c/s800/IMG_0698.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/tcusumano/M3">M3</a></td></tr></table>
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 12:05 AM
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awesome dude! congrats and do your best not to punch it before the break in period is over!
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 08:28 AM
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Wanna let a fellow WP guy drive your M3?
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 08:57 AM
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I'll have to wait until after the first of the year. I bought way too many toys in 08. The morr v710 are soon to come out in matte black. I know they're not HRE, but they are 1/5 the price.
You'd have to space the wheels and it just wouldn't be right putting Morr wheels on an M3.
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 09:01 AM
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You'd have to space the wheels and it just wouldn't be right putting Morr wheels on an M3.
Yeah, I know. Gotta pay the M tax i guess.
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by achenator
Yeah, I know. Gotta pay the M tax i guess.
why? they are good quality wheels. I never understood the need to put expensive wheels for no reason. The V710's are awesome looking.
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Loseit
why? they are good quality wheels. I never understood the need to put expensive wheels for no reason. The V710's are awesome looking.
The V710s are good looking, no doubt. But as you said, they are good quality, not great quality. I'm not even suggesting you go real expensive. You can get a set of Volks with M3 fitment for a GREAT price.
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by GIBSON6594
Wanna let a fellow WP guy drive your M3?
I'll gladly take you for a spin - and maybe let you drive Just need to break it in first
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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