Halfway Home w/my new M Coupe (Pics and First Impressions)

Rick Hunter · 07-06-2012, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by No_Dominion

Overall Impression: If it were legal to marry a car, I think I would have proposed today...

I don't think your car would want to marry you... it would be absolutely content being your mistress though.

Congrats on your ride and enjoy the drive home!

As far as your gaps are concerned... I'm hoping the car hasn't been in an accident. The rear quarter panel and bumper are off spec, as well as the driver side front bumper attached to the front quarter panel.

No_Dominion · 07-06-2012, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mgwatson48

Congrats!

Just a heads up... It looks like, from your last pic, that your rear bumper cover isn't mounted properly because you have a big line gap between the bumper and the quarter panel.

Looks great though mang!

Yeah, I just noticed that after looking at the pics, too. Funny thing is it doesn't look nearly as noticeable in real life, but there is a gap. I checked the paint thickness on all sections of the car before purchasing, and there is 0 color difference between the bumper and anything it touches, so I'm confident it was never repainted. Most likely won't be a rough fix. And honestly, if that is the biggest issue with the car, I consider myself to be pretty lucky.

Just got home and spent an hour and a half washing and detailing her, looks pretty damn good. Hopefully I'll see another M at the car show tomorrow.

goomanchu · 07-06-2012, 10:06 PM

Congrats!! Enjoy it.

JeffchaPz · 07-07-2012, 10:58 AM

Congrats man..... enjoy it!

Phishman · 07-07-2012, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

I love the pic from your hotel room window.
It reminds me of when I drove mine home .
Barely slept a wink & got up 3-4 times to check on it.

I was lucky enough to stay in a room that overlooked the valet lot. I did the exact same thing! Congrats to OP, you won't regret your purchase!

No_Dominion · 07-07-2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Phishman

I was lucky enough to stay in a room that overlooked the valet lot. I did the exact same thing! Congrats to OP, you won't regret your purchase!

I only was able to get about 6 hours sleep as it was, but it definitely ended up being less from checking on it a few times throughout.

l4zy · 07-07-2012, 04:13 PM

Congrats! I still look at my car when I walk away...lol

No_Dominion · 07-07-2012, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by l4zy

Congrats! I still look at my car when I walk away...lol

Can't say that I blame you, your car is hot. Is that the Aero bumper?

txz4 · 07-07-2012, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by No_Dominion

Can't say that I blame you, your car is hot. Is that the Aero bumper?

stock bumper with the APR splitter. I would love to have one, but it would get destroyed quickly on these roads.

No_Dominion · 07-07-2012, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by txz4

stock bumper with the APR splitter. I would love to have one, but it would get destroyed quickly on these roads.

Ahh, still very nice, though. I'd probably have the same issue here, but I'm still tempted.

Finnegan · 07-07-2012, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by No_Dominion

Ahh, still very nice, though. I'd probably have the same issue here, but I'm still tempted.

If the Aero bumper is out, consider the Aero sideskirts. Take a look at Gferil's car--Aero sideskirts and Aero bumper. Looks

!

l4zy · 07-08-2012, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by No_Dominion

Can't say that I blame you, your car is hot. Is that the Aero bumper?

thanks

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Originally Posted by txz4

stock bumper with the APR splitter. I would love to have one, but it would get destroyed quickly on these roads.

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Originally Posted by No_Dominion

Ahh, still very nice, though. I'd probably have the same issue here, but I'm still tempted.

The APR splitter is surprisingly strong. I've plowed through half a tire at almost 80mph and the splitter is fine. The bumper clips and under engine panel broke instead.

Loogey Clapp · 07-10-2012, 05:54 PM

No_Dominion,
I have thought about your story several times since my earlier post. I have so much enjoyed my SI since I bought in 11/2010 and as mentioned by others, I too glance back when I walk away from it. I have always been content with my SI but nothing has made me think of owning an M more than you. I am divorced with kids and a financial fug-up so I know deep-down that an M is out of the question. However, now I wonder how long common sense will hold out. Your story has truly touched me heart.

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Loogey Clapp First Lieutenant 7 Rep 376 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 3.0si Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Everett, WA, USA iTrader: (0)	No_Dominion, I have thought about your story several times since my earlier post. I have so much enjoyed my SI since I bought in 11/2010 and as mentioned by others, I too glance back when I walk away from it. I have always been content with my SI but nothing has made me think of owning an M more than you. I am divorced with kids and a financial fug-up so I know deep-down that an M is out of the question. However, now I wonder how long common sense will hold out. Your story has truly touched me heart. __________________
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