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Old 02-05-2009, 07:39 PM
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youre never too old..now youre forced to do classy things to it as opposed to me, where i can get away with a ricer just because everyone would scream those darn hooligans and their loud cars
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http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=228677

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That's just incredible.

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i think i love my car.
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A testament to just how safe a BMW really is.
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I like this look


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Why cant i just be happy with what i have.
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That's crazy.
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Windows down all day today... Damn this car is a blast to drive. I need to slow down.
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gettin' ready to go out for a little drive right now. VROOOOMMMM!
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Originally Posted by Crazy Acura
Jesus. Amazing he lived; I wonder what the whole story was? I didn't see it in that thread.

Originally Posted by Loseit
I like this look
Ya, that is hot. Looks like just a subtle front lip, exhaust and maybe spacers on the wheels?
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Theres a leftover Interlagos Blue coupe at my local dealer. I hear the lease deals are amazing right now for them.
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123741

Someone tell me im being dumb!!
Old 02-07-2009, 06:30 PM
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That dealer is right by my house.
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Originally Posted by Crazy Acura
Theres a leftover Interlagos Blue coupe at my local dealer. I hear the lease deals are amazing right now for them.
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123741

Someone tell me im being dumb!!
The sugar side says:
Love that color!
Wanna trade?

The wheat side says:
But, then you would have two 2-door cars.
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Originally Posted by picus
Jesus. Amazing he lived; I wonder what the whole story was? I didn't see it in that thread.



Ya, that is hot. Looks like just a subtle front lip, exhaust and maybe spacers on the wheels?
and painted reflectors, grills

basically what i'm going for




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I love IB. I thought you needed 4 drs. for work J?
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Originally Posted by Crazy Acura
Someone tell me im being dumb!
DUMB !!

How many cars did you have in 2008 ?? 3, 4 or 5 or 6 ??

335, e24, s2k, mom's tsx, mazda 3, NSX, 328... hmmm... I guess you could leave off your mom's car... you were just borrowing the tsx, right ?

No, you don't have a problem...
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good god the orange peel on that ib coupe is bad. I should be used to it, but still.
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new 4 door looks > 2 door imo.

i grew to love it... then i remember im in college.
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sweet jebus, that M3 is




I still like the coupe better though.
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Originally Posted by achenator
I love IB. I thought you needed 4 drs. for work J?

I do but the only 08 IB color i could find near here is in a coupe. Plus its a manual. Double whammy.

I really want IB sedan with MDCT.


Originally Posted by GreenMonster
DUMB !!

How many cars did you have in 2008 ?? 3, 4 or 5 or 6 ??

335, e24, s2k, mom's tsx, mazda 3, NSX, 328... hmmm... I guess you could leave off your mom's car... you were just borrowing the tsx, right ?

No, you don't have a problem...
Shit son since you put it that way....

IF i did get an M3, i would sell the NSX too. Which makes things even harder since i love it. Just one of those weekends where the mind wanders. Guess you can call it the Phil2 syndrome.
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Originally Posted by Crazy Acura
IF i did get an M3, i would sell the NSX too. Which makes things even harder since i love it. Just one of those weekends where the mind wanders. Guess you can call it the Phil2 syndrome.
I know how it is... last week I wanted a miata, this week it's a early 70's LT1 corvette
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oh snap.

BMW is now offering Euro Delivery on M3s. Save 7% ftw!!
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its just testing you bro dont do it!

NSX> M3
Old 02-10-2009, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Acura
IF i did get an M3, i would sell the NSX too. Which makes things even harder since i love it. Just one of those weekends where the mind wanders. Guess you can call it the Phil2 syndrome.
If you could keep the NSX and get the M3, that'd obviously be the ultimate...but if it means giving up the NSX, you gotta pass on that. You would regret that decision. I know I would...
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Originally Posted by Crazy Acura
IF i did get an M3, i would sell the NSX too. Which makes things even harder since i love it. Just one of those weekends where the mind wanders. Guess you can call it the Phil2 syndrome.
The older I get the more I see value in having a "normal" car as a daily driver, something focused on comfort and reliability, something that you don't have to worry about any place you go. Not to talk bad about the 328i, because it is a nice car, but I think it fits that need nicely. Getting attention with a car is nice, but not all the time, in particular if you are in a rush.

If I were you, the only way I'd part with the NSX was to get a new(to you) weekend toy that was even more extreme, while maintaining a nice daily driver.
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What are the lease deals right now? Also, call me crazy but I'm not a big fan of the M3's front bumper and side skirts. Looks kinda weird to me. I prefer the looks of the regular 3 series. Any good aftermarket bumpers/skirts ppl have and installed?
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What are the lease deals right now? Also, call me crazy but I'm not a big fan of the M3's front bumper and side skirts. Looks kinda weird to me. I prefer the looks of the regular 3 series. Any good aftermarket bumpers/skirts ppl have and installed?
You're crazy...




What? You told us to call you crazy.
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You're crazy...

What? You told us to call you crazy.
Wait, do you own an M3?
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Originally Posted by Crazy Acura
oh snap.

BMW is now offering Euro Delivery on M3s. Save 7% ftw!!
damn, do you know if you are still eligible for the financing deals if you do Euro delivery?


why am I being teased so bad...


do you have a link for this? Last time I checked the discount didn't apply for any M...

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Well, at least in Canada you are still eligible for financing deals on ED. Not lease deals though, of course. With the discounts they are offering on M3's here I'm not sure ED would be worth it financially; but it'd still be fun.
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Originally Posted by synth19
Wait, do you own an M3?
Um, yes, where have you been the last 4 months?

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damn, do you know if you are still eligible for the financing deals if you do Euro delivery?
Yes, ED cars are eligible for Financing Deals in the US.
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Base MSRP $54,850
Interlagos Blue Metallic $550
Bamboo Beige Novillo Leather $0
Carbon Leather interior trim $0
Premium Package $2,000
Technology Package $3,250
M Double-clutch Transmission with Drivelogic $2,900
Heated front seats $500
Destination & Handling: $825
Total MSRP as Built $64,875

With Euro Deliver's invoice pricing.......

Base ED Invoice: $46,630
Interlagos Blue Metallic $500
Bamboo Beige Novillo Leather $0
Carbon Leather interior trim $0
Premium Package $1820
Technology Package $2960
M Double-clutch Transmission with Drivelogic $2640
Heated front seats $455
Destination & Handling: $825

Add 1k to dealer profit.... Total should be $56,830 not including gas
guzzler tax.

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Originally Posted by Crazy Acura
Base MSRP $54,850
Interlagos Blue Metallic $550
Bamboo Beige Novillo Leather $0
Carbon Leather interior trim $0
Premium Package $2,000
Technology Package $3,250
M Double-clutch Transmission with Drivelogic $2,900
Heated front seats $500
Destination & Handling: $825
Total MSRP as Built $64,875

With Euro Deliver's invoice pricing.......

Base ED Invoice: $46,630
Interlagos Blue Metallic $500
Bamboo Beige Novillo Leather $0
Carbon Leather interior trim $0
Premium Package $1820
Technology Package $2960
M Double-clutch Transmission with Drivelogic $2640
Heated front seats $455
Destination & Handling: $825

Add 1k to dealer profit.... Total should be $56,830 not including gas
guzzler tax.

I saw this car is

...is nice.....is veeery nice.

But, honestly if it is b/w this and your NSX... i wouldn't do it. It definately wont give you the same rush the NSX does. I loved LOVED driving the NSX. The M3 is cool, but different.
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Anup, I was totally kidding you n00b! LOL!
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Hey guys Im a total BMW noob know pretty much nothing about them lol BUT my mom owns a 2005 BMW 325i Sport and she wants my help to make it more her own and she wants to clean up some of the amber lights like I did with my tl... only problem Im having is that I dont understand this BMW lingo lol every website I find with aftermarket parts list cars as e90s and e80s or whatever and Im just not getting it haha

anybody willing to help me out with finding out what model my moms bimmer is?

heres a pic of it

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Yes you have a E46 sedan.
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Anup, I was totally kidding you n00b! LOL!
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