Just traded in my M coupe...

gatorfast · 02-26-2012, 07:14 AM

It was time to let my baby go. After only 1.5 years of ownership I needed something more practical and comfortable for daily driving. I have been wanting an E9x M3 for years and finally found the perfect one in my price range. While it may not looks as stunning (but its close) as the M coupe I know I made the right decision. The back breaking 350 mile trip to take delivery confirmed this. Here are a few quick shots from the dealership.

Fully loaded with every option...nav, premium sound, extended leather, EDC, etc.

If someone is looking for a white M coupe with imola interior and carbon leather and nav there should be one popping up from the dealership on auto trader soon. My Remus exhaust and RE x pipe will be listed in the classifieds soon. I hope to sill linger on this board as its probably the best car community I have seen.

phoenixbmwlife · 02-26-2012, 08:10 AM

Congrats! Car looks great. You will miss the Z4M coupe though.

But its still a very nice upgrade.

ruckusdog · 02-26-2012, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

It was time to let my baby go. After only 1.5 years of ownership I needed something more practical and comfortable for daily driving. I have been wanting an E9x M3 for years and finally found the perfect one in my price range. While it may not looks as stunning (but its close) as the M coupe I know I made the right decision. The back breaking 350 mile trip to take delivery confirmed this. Here are a few quick shots from the dealership.

Fully loaded with every option...nav, premium sound, extended leather, EDC, etc.

If someone is looking for a white M coupe with imola interior and carbon leather and nav there should be one popping up from the dealership on auto trader soon. My Remus exhaust and RE x pipe will be listed in the classifieds soon. I hope to sill linger on this board as its probably the best car community I have seen.

Nice new ride. Can you tell me where you traded your white m coupe? Phone number? How many miles were on the Coupe? Thanks

mshanno1 · 02-26-2012, 09:05 AM

Congrats on the new car! I love the look of the M3. Hopefully this doesn't turn out like EndlessZ4M purchase!

thekurgan · 02-26-2012, 09:50 AM

Great color too, it's BEGGING for a ZHP knob, however

3002 tii · 02-26-2012, 10:00 AM

you mind me asking ballpark how much that ran you? in the northeast, best price i can find on a e90 m3 is about 40k, which usually is an 08 model with 40k on the odom.

VinnieAces · 02-26-2012, 02:03 PM

Nice ride! Love the color you chose. Was 4 door really neccessary tho! :P

hope you stay around Zpost!!!

gatorfast · 02-26-2012, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by thekurgan

Great color too, it's BEGGING for a ZHP knob, however

Thanks! That was one of the first mods I was going to do but now I may hold off for a little. I felt like the zhp knob was mandatory on the m coupe since the stock one felt rubbery and a firm hand is required to put it into gear.

On the M3 however, the tranny is much easier to get into gear and I've had no problems at all with the stock knob (plus I like that it lights up). The M3 clutch is much lighter as well.

Caddyshk · 02-26-2012, 05:50 PM

You'll love the M3 - Best street/race car IMO ever made!

Finnegan · 02-26-2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

While it may not looks as stunning (but its close) as the M coupe I know I made the right decision. The back breaking 350 mile trip to take delivery confirmed this. Here are a few quick shots from the dealership.

I hope to sill linger on this board as its probably the best car community I have seen.

Please stick around. I see no reason not to, and you're a good contributor. While we're Z4 focused we're also enthusiast based. Since you've owned a Z4, you still have input that's relevant.

Totally agree on how comfortable the car is. Especially with EDC. I miss that from time to time.

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Originally Posted by mshanno1

Congrats on the new car! I love the look of the M3. Hopefully this doesn't turn out like EndlessZ4M purchase!

Amen.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gatorfast

Thanks! That was one of the first mods I was going to do but now I may hold off for a little. I felt like the zhp knob was mandatory on the m coupe since the stock one felt rubbery and a firm hand is required to put it into gear.

On the M3 however, the tranny is much easier to get into gear and I've had no problems at all with the stock knob (plus I like that it lights up). The M3 clutch is much lighter as well.

Agree on the feel, just think the throw is a tad too long though.

gatorfast · 02-26-2012, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Caddyshk

You'll love the M3 - Best street/race car IMO ever made!

I do absolutely love it so far. The technology is just amazing with all of the idrive features, iPod integration, etc. Not to mention its ridiculously FAST.

gferil · 02-26-2012, 06:33 PM

Wow congrats on the new purchase! I've always wanted an E90 M3, hope to add one to the stable in 3 or 4 years.

I hope I get a shot at that Remus when you put it up, would love to try it out!

zubydafa · 02-26-2012, 07:06 PM

son, i am dissapoint.

congrats on the move to an e90M though

i came from a zcpM3 and don't miss the back seat at all. i do wish i could pack a snowboard though....

if i had the budget for another car to daily drive, it would be the e92M. nice pick up again.

DanMcoupe · 02-26-2012, 08:14 PM

Congrats,

Samjam927 · 02-26-2012, 09:01 PM

Very nice! Red E90 with a 6 speed is a mean combo!

Endless619 · 02-26-2012, 09:30 PM

Welcome to the E90! Looks sweet. I moved from the Z4MC to E92 M3 and although I was disgusted with the swap it really was my gf that hates the E90/E92 platform but have to agree the technology alone is like 5 years ahead of the Z4MC.

DONT do the ZHP knob. Looks horrible IMO. Go with the performance shift knob. Thats what I did and looks 10Xs better and cleaner.

Endless619 · 02-26-2012, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubbedown

you mind me asking ballpark how much that ran you? in the northeast, best price i can find on a e90 m3 is about 40k, which usually is an 08 model with 40k on the odom.

I got an 09 E92 M3 that had 44000 miles on it and it is CPO with every option for $45000 from a BMW dealer up here before I found out about wholesale prices. Wholesale prices have these and I have seen them listed at $33k-$39k.

You just have to do some shopping.

doozyj · 02-26-2012, 10:47 PM

Great car and engine and it will probably be a while for us to see another N/A M3 from BMW.

KevinM · 02-27-2012, 12:05 AM

Nice...E90/4-door platform + manual. Win.

FerRrari · 02-27-2012, 01:26 PM

Very nice! I'm actually shopping for an E90 myself!

FerRrari · 02-27-2012, 01:28 PM

Oh, I just noticed that you managed to find one without sunroof! That's awesome, those are very rare

wonton180 · 03-01-2012, 08:51 AM

I think gatorfast's M coupe just posted on autotrader.

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...16853890&Log=0

02-26-2012, 07:14 AM	#1
gatorfast Major General 4995 Rep 6,862 Posts Drives: 718 Cayman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla iTrader: (4)	Just traded in my M coupe... It was time to let my baby go. After only 1.5 years of ownership I needed something more practical and comfortable for daily driving. I have been wanting an E9x M3 for years and finally found the perfect one in my price range. While it may not looks as stunning (but its close) as the M coupe I know I made the right decision. The back breaking 350 mile trip to take delivery confirmed this. Here are a few quick shots from the dealership. Fully loaded with every option...nav, premium sound, extended leather, EDC, etc. If someone is looking for a white M coupe with imola interior and carbon leather and nav there should be one popping up from the dealership on auto trader soon. My Remus exhaust and RE x pipe will be listed in the classifieds soon. I hope to sill linger on this board as its probably the best car community I have seen.
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phoenixbmwlife Brigadier General 1913 Rep 4,128 Posts Drives: M235i & G30 540i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boynton Beach iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW/M235i [0.00]	Congrats! Car looks great. You will miss the Z4M coupe though. But its still a very nice upgrade. __________________ Lack of money is not the problem. It is merely a symptom of what's going on inside of you! - T Harv Eker Follow me on Insta https://www.instagram.com/bmwm_life_/ https://www.instagram.com/autogiftua/ https://www.instagram.com/phoenixbmwlife/
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02-26-2012, 09:05 AM	#4
mshanno1 First Lieutenant 36 Rep 358 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1)	Congrats on the new car! I love the look of the M3. Hopefully this doesn't turn out like EndlessZ4M purchase!
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thekurgan Bad Lieutenant 232 Rep 3,517 Posts Drives: E90M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Great color too, it's BEGGING for a ZHP knob, however __________________ 02 E39M5 \| TiAg/Schwartz \| Tubi Rumore \| Ultimate Ti Pedals \| E60 SSK \| Jim Blanton 3.45 40/100% \| Coby Alcantara \| StrongStrut STB
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VinnieAces Lieutenant Colonel 92 Rep 1,603 Posts Drives: Imola Red Z4MC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ontario, Can iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 Z4 M Coupe [8.00]	Nice ride! Love the color you chose. Was 4 door really neccessary tho! :P hope you stay around Zpost!!! __________________ ///M - Some Mods 'N Stuff
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gferil Captain 30 Rep 740 Posts Drives: 06 Z4MC Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (6)	Wow congrats on the new purchase! I've always wanted an E90 M3, hope to add one to the stable in 3 or 4 years. I hope I get a shot at that Remus when you put it up, would love to try it out!
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02-26-2012, 07:06 PM	#13
zubydafa tosser 31 Rep 988 Posts Drives: '07 Z4MC Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Allentown, PA iTrader: (0)	son, i am dissapoint. congrats on the move to an e90M though i came from a zcpM3 and don't miss the back seat at all. i do wish i could pack a snowboard though.... if i had the budget for another car to daily drive, it would be the e92M. nice pick up again. __________________ '07 MCoupe lots of mods
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doozyj Lieutenant 14 Rep 514 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (8)	Great car and engine and it will probably be a while for us to see another N/A M3 from BMW. __________________ 2007 /// M Coupe Alpine White / Light Sepang Bronze 6MT 2003 /// M3 Alpine White / Imola Red SMG II (Sunroof Delete) SOLD
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FerRrari First Lieutenant 19 Rep 389 Posts Drives: Catrinel Menghia Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: WA iTrader: (1)	Oh, I just noticed that you managed to find one without sunroof! That's awesome, those are very rare __________________ '12 Nero/Rosso 500 Abarth '07 IR/SBL ///M Roadster (GONE), '08 Tornado Red Triumph Daytona (GONE), '09 BRG/Cloth 6MT MINI Cooper S (Spontaneously Combusted), '06 IR/IR ///M3 Convertible 6MT (GONE), '04 JB/CR Z4 2.5i SMG (GONE)
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wonton180 Private First Class 3 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 07 Z4MC Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	I think gatorfast's M coupe just posted on autotrader. http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...16853890&Log=0
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