My first M3: Finally Ordered!

[Miami M3]

Well, it finally happened, I ORDERED MY FIRST M3!

After driving around in my 2000 323Ci for the last 10 years, I decided it was time to let the old girl go and step up into the car I always wanted. I got my 323 new in 2000, and I'm gonna miss her... BUT NOT FOR LONG! I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am, but somehow I think you already know. I got my production number yesterday and confirmed that I'll be taking delivery at the Performance Center in Spartanburg, SC on March 18, 2011. The wait is already killing me and it has only been a day

I want to thank all the guys over at Steve Thomas BMW for helping me get the car I want at a great price. They really are a class act over there. But I especially want to thank Ryan Amico, the SA who has helped me with everything from choosing the color and transmission to battling with the bank for the financing I wanted. He's a great guy who knows his stuff and will work his ass off to get you what you want (even the individual options that some other dealers won't bother trying to get).

So here's the breakdown of my new ride:

2011.5 E92 M3 Coupe
Jet Black, Black Novillo leather, Carbon Leather trim
DCT
Premium Package 2
Convenience Package
Enhanced Premium Sound

Mods planned immediately:

OEM CF splitters (orderd)
OEM CF spoiler (orderd)
OEM Black Grilles (orderd)
Tints
Painted Reflectors
Tinted Tail Lights

Future Mods:

Rims
Springs
V1 rearview mirror integration
OSS Angel Eyes and blacked out corners
Rear Diffuser

If it isn't obvious by now, I'm going with the blacked out theme. Not sure if I'm going to go black on the rims too, but that's a decision for the future. Thanks to all of you on here that have helped me make my choices, whether you knew it or not.
I CAN'T F**KING WAIT!!!!

[Orjan]

What!!! No ZCP?!?!?! Are you mad???

Just kidding of course; Congrats! it's gonna be a real looker! Just 70 days left

[mr_yogi]

Congrats on the order! Welcome to the wait club. I ordered back in mid-December and just waiting for the factory to open up next Monday. Man, I've never been more excited about a Monday than this coming one!!

You sure about that confirmed delivery date? I'm doing PCD as well (was given late Feb as a tentative date but looking to push it to beginning of March) and I've been told many times over that you can't get the date locked in so early because of so many unknowns in production schedule, shipping times, etc. Of course, it's no biggie to reschedule the date as you get closer.

Maybe we should do delivery same day! Would make for some great photo ops!

[GOLFFRR]

awesome! congrats way to start off 2011! thanks for your business and make sure to post lots of pics

[Miami M3]

Originally Posted by Orjan

What!!! No ZCP?!?!?! Are you mad???

I know right! I was going to shell out the extra couple grand for the 600 hp ZCP option based on what I read on this forum, but then I heard it doesn't actually make your car faster lol.

Just playing ZCP guys, not trying to start a flame war before I even own an M3. Personally, I knew I wanted aftermarket rims and a more aggressive drop (probably on coilovers)m so it didn't make sense to get the ZCP option just to undo everything that it comes with and redo it aftermarket.

Originally Posted by mr_yogi

Congrats on the order! Welcome to the wait club. I ordered back in mid-December and just waiting for the factory to open up next Monday. Man, I've never been more excited about a Monday than this coming one!!

You sure about that confirmed delivery date? I'm doing PCD as well (was given late Feb as a tentative date but looking to push it to beginning of March) and I've been told many times over that you can't get the date locked in so early because of so many unknowns in production schedule, shipping times, etc. Of course, it's no biggie to reschedule the date as you get closer.

Maybe we should do delivery same day! Would make for some great photo ops!

I actually just got my confirmation email from PDC with all the information. It says not to make travel plans until 3 weeks prior in case something changes, but I was told that unless there's a strike or act of God it arrives on the date they give you 99% of the time. I can't imagine delaying getting my car even a day longer than necessary, but if you do end up pushing your date back to mine it would be cool to get a photo op together. Let me know.

[mr_yogi]

Originally Posted by Miami M3

I know right! I was going to shell out the extra couple grand for the 600 hp ZCP option based on what I read on this forum, but then I heard it doesn't actually make your car faster lol.

Just playing ZCP guys, not trying to start a flame war before I even own an M3. Personally, I knew I wanted aftermarket rims and a more aggressive drop (probably on coilovers)m so it didn't make sense to get the ZCP option just to undo everything that it comes with and redo it aftermarket.




I actually just got my confirmation email from PDC with all the information. It says not to make travel plans until 3 weeks prior in case something changes, but I was told that unless there's a strike or act of God it arrives on the date they give you 99% of the time. I can't imagine delaying getting my car even a day longer than necessary, but if you do end up pushing your date back to mine it would be cool to get a photo op together. Let me know.

What week is your production status?

[arter]

I also have a PCD date of 3-18-11. My scheduled production week is week 4, so 6 weeks to get from the factory to the center.

The late date is okay for me as maybe winter will be gone by then.....


See you there.

[mr_yogi]

Originally Posted by arter

I also have a PCD date of 3-18-11. My scheduled production week is week 4, so 6 weeks to get from the factory to the center.

The late date is okay for me as maybe winter will be gone by then.....


See you there.

My advisor just told me that my scheduled production is week 4. What production status are you guys in? I'm in 112. So many different versions of what's true and what isn't. But now I'm thinking long and hard about doing delivery 3/18 as well. 3 M3 deliveries in one day? That would be a sweet photo op! And you're getting Monte Carlo Blue???? Man that was the color I wanted the most (actually Atlantis Blue, then Monte Carlo) but I couldn't justify (i.e. have the luxury of doing so ) spending 4k+ on a paint job. I do love Le Mans Blue and am completely stoked about my selection. I'd love to get some shots of both the colors side by side.

What say you bro-namath?

[arter]

Lets do it if you can make the date.

I would have gotten LMB if the special color wasn't available.......

I like the PCD as by the time I drive back home most of the break-in mileage will be done.

[mr_yogi]

Originally Posted by arter

Lets do it if you can make the date.

I would have gotten LMB if the special color wasn't available.......

I like the PCD as by the time I drive back home most of the break-in mileage will be done.

Cool. I'll keep you posted once I get a date.

[Miami M3]

I'm also week 4 production and status 112. Sounds like we might have a nice crew up there, and a photo op with all our cars at the PDC would be sick. Anyone live up around those parts who can tell us if there's still snow on the ground mid-March? Also, is there anywhere around there (within a couple hundred miles or so) worth visiting?

[PKL]

I am scheduled for week 3 production!! Congrats on your order!

[Omar@ActiveAutowerke]

Congrats on the car!

[mr_yogi]

Originally Posted by Miami M3

I'm also week 4 production and status 112. Sounds like we might have a nice crew up there, and a photo op with all our cars at the PDC would be sick. Anyone live up around those parts who can tell us if there's still snow on the ground mid-March? Also, is there anywhere around there (within a couple hundred miles or so) worth visiting?

I would seriously doubt snow on the ground there in mid-March. Of course, I would also laugh if you told me Atlanta would get hit with snow (relatively hard) 2x in the same winter, AND one of the times being on Christmas Day. So who knows!?!?

Regarding places to visit, there are 2 that I can think of off the top of my head:

Driving Fun
1. Tail of the Dragon - 318 turns in 11 miles
17548 Tapoco Road, Forneys Creek, NC 28771 (The Dragon at Deals Gap)
http://www.tailofthedragon.com/

Visiting Fun
2. Charleston, SC - beautiful Southern Coastal town

[Miami M3]

Just went into status 150!

Yogi, that tail of the dragon looks insanely fun, I might have to check it out. Thanks!

[ManAndMachine]

Congrats! But beware of the WAIT

[cracker123]

cool , when did you place the order ? December 31st or mid december ?

[Miami M3]

Placed the order December 25

[Miami M3]

Got an email from my SA last night. Apparently I was week 1 production and they started on my car yesterday! Can't wait!

[ksoze]

That means they are two weeks behind? I thought we are technically currently in BMW Week 3.

[cracker123]

Originally Posted by Miami M3

Got an email from my SA last night. Apparently I was week 1 production and they started on my car yesterday! Can't wait!

cool, so you should have the car in the next month or so ?

[Miami M3]

Taking Performance Center Delivery on March 18. I don't know how much faster I could potentially get it if I were to take dealership delivery, but it's probably not more than a week or two and I really want to do the Performance Center Delivery.