New toy, not an M3..

GotE46M · 11-18-2013, 02:21 PM

Hi guys,

Been lurking on this board for a long time now finally decided to introduce myself. I've been a huge domestic car guy growing up, used to own quite a few Cobra's and 5.0 Mustangs, but always had a soft spot for BMW's especially M cars. I owned a E46 M3 for a short time and it was probably one of the best handling cars hands down. I ended up selling it and picked up a WRX then a EVO IX which I've always wanted since they first came out and although those cars were definitely fun, I think I started to grow out of that scene and just wanted something fast, comfortable, and luxurious.

A few months ago I started lurking around looking for a used E92 with low milage around Socal and although there were a few good deals I wasn't ready to pull the trigger until 2 weeks ago and when I finally was able to all the cars I looked at were sold or the asking price was too much based on the mileage on the cars. Then a few days ago I saw a 2011 M3 Coupe at my local dealership so yesterday me and the wife decided to take a look. Turns out it wasn't what I wanted as it looked like it had been modded and demodded to sell back to the dealership. Then the sales person told me they had a lease special on the 2 brand new convertible M3's they had on the lot and wanted to move those quick. Then my wife saw the new 6 series and insisted she wanted a new 6

. To make a long story short, we compromised and picked up this new bad boy!

Funny how things worked out, went to look at a used M3, then started negotiating on a new M3 and ended up going home with a new M5.

Love the car so far. Nothing fancy just basic pacakage + lighting package.

Not the best picture but I'll be cleaning her up and taking some better pictures this weekend.

info@trinityautosport · 11-18-2013, 02:25 PM

congrats =)

thekurgan · 11-18-2013, 02:28 PM

Congratulations. That's one HUGE car too.

karussell · 11-18-2013, 02:31 PM

love it. went out to buy a hammer. ended up with a Mjölnir. good wife. she is a keeper.

carlos@velosdesignwerks · 11-18-2013, 02:36 PM

congrats!!

Hands down one of my favorite BMWs right now! F10 M5 FTW!

carchrism5 · 11-18-2013, 02:46 PM

Wife is def a keeper. Love the new car.

dparm · 11-18-2013, 03:00 PM

05Mdriver · 11-18-2013, 03:04 PM

nice ride man… those 20s look great too !

CarbonAlpine · 11-18-2013, 03:46 PM

Nice car man, I totally understand the jumping from car to car thing. A couple times I've gone into a dealer I go with the sole purpose to buy a certain car then something looks better and I buy that. Dealers are our weak spot...you're lucky to have an understanding wife.

Congrats again!

blast1st · 11-18-2013, 03:51 PM

Welcome to the M family.. Good pick..

PerfM5 · 11-18-2013, 05:16 PM

Congrats! Just curious what did you end up getting it for? Lease/purchase payment?

Ghetto2315 · 11-18-2013, 06:01 PM

Not tooooo shabby

Black Gold · 11-18-2013, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dparm

haha, nice!

OP, congrats my man. M5 way >>>>>> M3 vert for sure IMO

update this thread with your impressions when you get a chance

AKG M3 · 11-18-2013, 06:40 PM

Wow, very nice and you've chosen wisely! Funny how sometimes things just work out even though you didn't plan it. Hope you'll be using the rear seats

JTO24 · 11-18-2013, 07:12 PM

Sweet!! I built a m5 online today for the hell of it and I think I'd go with the same set up you got.. Definitely give us some impressions when you get some more seat time

e-solo · 11-18-2013, 07:41 PM

I built one online today too after reading this thread. Mine will only cost me $120K! LOL!

Jaymax85 · 11-18-2013, 08:02 PM

congrats, enjoy it in good health!

derekana · 11-18-2013, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GotE46M

Hi guys,

Been lurking on this board for a long time now finally decided to introduce myself. I've been a huge domestic car guy growing up, used to own quite a few Cobra's and 5.0 Mustangs, but always had a soft spot for BMW's especially M cars. I owned a E46 M3 for a short time and it was probably one of the best handling cars hands down. I ended up selling it and picked up a WRX then a EVO IX which I've always wanted since they first came out and although those cars were definitely fun, I think I started to grow out of that scene and just wanted something fast, comfortable, and luxurious.

A few months ago I started lurking around looking for a used E92 with low milage around Socal and although there were a few good deals I wasn't ready to pull the trigger until 2 weeks ago and when I finally was able to all the cars I looked at were sold or the asking price was too much based on the mileage on the cars. Then a few days ago I saw a 2011 M3 Coupe at my local dealership so yesterday me and the wife decided to take a look. Turns out it wasn't what I wanted as it looked like it had been modded and demodded to sell back to the dealership. Then the sales person told me they had a lease special on the 2 brand new convertible M3's they had on the lot and wanted to move those quick. Then my wife saw the new 6 series and insisted she wanted a new 6

. To make a long story short, we compromised and picked up this new bad boy!

Funny how things worked out, went to look at a used M3, then started negotiating on a new M3 and ended up going home with a new M5.

Love the car so far. Nothing fancy just basic pacakage + lighting package.

Not the best picture but I'll be cleaning her up and taking some better pictures this weekend.

Is it red interior? Got it from Mckenna BMW?

SVJ · 11-19-2013, 12:18 AM

Congrats on the awesome ride!!

nugent · 11-19-2013, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dparm

who can name that scene?

bobafettt · 11-19-2013, 07:35 AM

Congrats. You will love the LEDs.

s4awd · 11-19-2013, 07:53 AM

I was the same but went the other way. Always had an M car and went trough my Rally cars as well, had an Evo IX which i loved but grew out of as well and now currently drive an F10 M5. I always had a soft spot for mustangs so I picked up a 14 GT500. Absolutely THE most fun, scary, outrageous neck snapping car I've ever owned

11-18-2013, 02:21 PM	#1
GotE46M Lieutenant 58 Rep 435 Posts Drives: Few M cars. Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: O.C, Socal iTrader: (2)	New toy, not an M3.. Hi guys, Been lurking on this board for a long time now finally decided to introduce myself. I've been a huge domestic car guy growing up, used to own quite a few Cobra's and 5.0 Mustangs, but always had a soft spot for BMW's especially M cars. I owned a E46 M3 for a short time and it was probably one of the best handling cars hands down. I ended up selling it and picked up a WRX then a EVO IX which I've always wanted since they first came out and although those cars were definitely fun, I think I started to grow out of that scene and just wanted something fast, comfortable, and luxurious. A few months ago I started lurking around looking for a used E92 with low milage around Socal and although there were a few good deals I wasn't ready to pull the trigger until 2 weeks ago and when I finally was able to all the cars I looked at were sold or the asking price was too much based on the mileage on the cars. Then a few days ago I saw a 2011 M3 Coupe at my local dealership so yesterday me and the wife decided to take a look. Turns out it wasn't what I wanted as it looked like it had been modded and demodded to sell back to the dealership. Then the sales person told me they had a lease special on the 2 brand new convertible M3's they had on the lot and wanted to move those quick. Then my wife saw the new 6 series and insisted she wanted a new 6 . To make a long story short, we compromised and picked up this new bad boy! Funny how things worked out, went to look at a used M3, then started negotiating on a new M3 and ended up going home with a new M5. Love the car so far. Nothing fancy just basic pacakage + lighting package. Not the best picture but I'll be cleaning her up and taking some better pictures this weekend. Last edited by GotE46M; 12-04-2013 at 10:50 PM..
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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]	Congratulations. That's one HUGE car too. __________________ 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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karussell Lieutenant Colonel 353 Rep 1,749 Posts Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NorCal iTrader: (1)	love it. went out to buy a hammer. ended up with a Mjölnir. good wife. she is a keeper. __________________ "It gave you amazing satisfaction, but anyone who says he loved it is either a liar or he wasn't going fast enough." - Jackie Stewart on racing at the Nurburgring
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carlos@velosdesignwerks Brigadier General 631 Rep 4,311 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	congrats!! Hands down one of my favorite BMWs right now! F10 M5 FTW!
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carchrism5 Lieutenant Colonel 336 Rep 1,589 Posts Drives: M2, X3 M40i, 911 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (3)	Wife is def a keeper. Love the new car.
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05Mdriver Colonel 349 Rep 2,347 Posts Drives: TT Flat Six Join Date: May 2010 Location: pa iTrader: (99) Garage List 2007 Porsche Turbo [10.00] 2008 BMW M3 [10.00] 2005 BMW M3 [10.00]	nice ride man… those 20s look great too ! __________________
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CarbonAlpine Captain 204 Rep 835 Posts Drives: ///M4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Miami iTrader: (25)	Nice car man, I totally understand the jumping from car to car thing. A couple times I've gone into a dealer I go with the sole purpose to buy a certain car then something looks better and I buy that. Dealers are our weak spot...you're lucky to have an understanding wife. Congrats again! __________________ F82 M4 AW Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Previous BMW: E36 Reiger Custom Green vert E46 ///M3 Cabonblack vert E46 ///M3 AW vert E63 645ci AW Coupe E92 ///M3 AW E93 ///M3 SG Vert
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blast1st Test 115 Rep 1,707 Posts Drives: MDX as my daily @blast_1st Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: SO-CAL! iTrader: (1)	Welcome to the M family.. Good pick..
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PerfM5 Lieutenant 94 Rep 530 Posts Drives: F10 M5 Space, E92 M3 Techno Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (7)	Congrats! Just curious what did you end up getting it for? Lease/purchase payment?
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AKG M3 Lieutenant 92 Rep 547 Posts Drives: '16 F10 M5 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	Wow, very nice and you've chosen wisely! Funny how sometimes things just work out even though you didn't plan it. Hope you'll be using the rear seats __________________ 2016 BMW M5 MCB/Full Silverstone - "Maureena" 2013 BMW M3 E92 DCT - "Brynhildr" (Sold) 2012 Audi S4 B8 6MT - "BlackBird" (Sold)
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JTO24 never could compete with Lloyd Braun 5275 Rep 5,378 Posts Drives: 2022 G80 M3 6MT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (7)	Sweet!! I built a m5 online today for the hell of it and I think I'd go with the same set up you got.. Definitely give us some impressions when you get some more seat time
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e-solo First Lieutenant 14 Rep 347 Posts Drives: e46 M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	I built one online today too after reading this thread. Mine will only cost me $120K! LOL!
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SVJ Private 6 Rep 54 Posts Drives: F10 M5 Monte Carlo Blue Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Mumbai, India iTrader: (0)	Congrats on the awesome ride!! __________________ F10 M5 \| Toyota Supra TT \| W222 Mercedes S500 \| B8 Audi A4 3.2 \| Jaguar XFR (sold) \| Rolls Royce Ghost (sold)
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bobafettt Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 222 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 CP Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Congrats. You will love the LEDs.
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s4awd Lieutenant 285 Rep 546 Posts Drives: 11 GT3RS, 08 E92 M3, 06 Evo IX Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I was the same but went the other way. Always had an M car and went trough my Rally cars as well, had an Evo IX which i loved but grew out of as well and now currently drive an F10 M5. I always had a soft spot for mustangs so I picked up a 14 GT500. Absolutely THE most fun, scary, outrageous neck snapping car I've ever owned
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