New member: ordered my first Bimmer

pullupj8 · 05-05-2011, 08:00 PM

I've been a lurker here for the last month or so. I debated between the E92 and the Audi A5, but the test drive sold me on the E92. Put down the deposit and finalized my order today

. This will be my first Bimmer; a present from myself for finishing b-school (with high honors) and landing a job at a top consulting firm. This site was very helpful, to say the least, as I mulled over what options, color, trim, etc. I wanted on the car.

2011 328i XDrive coupe (auto)
Space Gray Metallic, Saddle Brown, Bamboo Anthracite
M-sport package with 18" 152 wheels
Premium Package
Value Package
Navigation System
Comfort Access
HK sound system
Heated seats

The wait begins...

DocMike · 05-05-2011, 08:13 PM

Congratulations! I'm going through the same process right now, and I'm just days away from getting my first Bimmer. (Montego Blue 328i E92.) Like you, I was also considering an A5.

And it was also a graduation gift that I got for myself for finishing medical school!

-=Hot|Ice=- · 05-05-2011, 08:16 PM

Congrats. Enjoy in good health.

pullupj8 · 05-05-2011, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DocMike

Congratulations! I'm going through the same process right now, and I'm just days away from getting my first Bimmer. (Montego Blue 328i E92.) Like you, I was also considering an A5.

And it was also a graduation gift that I got for myself for finishing medical school!

Thanks! Just curious, what made you decide on the E92? I couldn't really put my finger on it, but I felt like the E92 had more soul than the A5, if that makes sense.

I'm looking forward to actively participating on this forum as I continue to drink the BMW kool-aid!

ibeclueless · 05-06-2011, 05:24 AM

congrats!

Lugigi · 05-06-2011, 06:32 AM

Congrats!

CJ421 · 05-06-2011, 09:27 AM

Congratulations - on the job, and the car!

Miami · 05-06-2011, 10:06 AM

welcome

prepare your wallet.....

ericlol · 05-06-2011, 10:08 AM

congrats, on the same boat as me, ordered few weeks ago, just got it this week

be patient with the wait, it will be worth it =)

wrickem · 05-06-2011, 10:10 AM

It sounds like it's going to be beautiful and nicely equipped. Make sure to post pictures when it comes in and don't forget the inside too. The Bamboo is really a nice trim.

Happy waiting, hope it goes by quickly.

DocMike · 05-06-2011, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by pullupj8

Thanks! Just curious, what made you decide on the E92? I couldn't really put my finger on it, but I felt like the E92 had more soul than the A5

When it came down to it, I went with the E92 for the following reasons:

Legacy - my dad had a couple of 5's, and I loved them
Better lease rates
Lower sticker
Montego Blue!

Advantage of the A5:

Not everyone has one - turns more heads

They may be pretty silly reasons, but they're as legit as anyone else's.

Can't wait - my baby arrives any day now. (Just exited the Port Hueneme VPC and is waiting to be trucked up to Northern California!)

bmw-nj · 05-06-2011, 12:42 PM

Congratulations on the car and job. I'm sure you will enjoy your new bimmer. The A5's looks are hard to look past. I had a tough time not picking up the S5 instead of my 335.

quantumx · 05-06-2011, 03:15 PM

Congrats man! Nice to hear you made it through B-school, too!

kyleJB328 · 05-06-2011, 03:18 PM

CONGRATS! You can't go wrong with the 328. I have one now, and one on order. It will be nice to trade up! I love them. I ordered space grey as well. Good luck and make sure to check out the "new & preowned ordering" section on the home page... it's a big help! Enjoy!

pullupj8 · 05-06-2011, 07:10 PM

Thanks for the kind words, guys.

I'm still debating whether or not to do PCD. I'm going on an extended trip to Asia (5 weeks) beginning in June. I'm back in the States on July 11th and would really like to pick up the car then. But then, PCD sounds like it would be an awesome experience. That would mean, however, another week to ten days before I can pick up the car. Also, my girlfriend really warmed up to the idea of doing PCD after watching Fast Five this weekend

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pullupj8 Go Irish! 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 328i XDrive Coupe (on order) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Rochester Hills, MI iTrader: (0)	New member: ordered my first Bimmer I've been a lurker here for the last month or so. I debated between the E92 and the Audi A5, but the test drive sold me on the E92. Put down the deposit and finalized my order today. This will be my first Bimmer; a present from myself for finishing b-school (with high honors) and landing a job at a top consulting firm. This site was very helpful, to say the least, as I mulled over what options, color, trim, etc. I wanted on the car. 2011 328i XDrive coupe (auto) Space Gray Metallic, Saddle Brown, Bamboo Anthracite M-sport package with 18" 152 wheels Premium Package Value Package Navigation System Comfort Access HK sound system Heated seats The wait begins...
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DocMike New Member 1 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2011 Montego Blue 328i Coupe Join Date: May 2011 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA iTrader: (0)	Congratulations! I'm going through the same process right now, and I'm just days away from getting my first Bimmer. (Montego Blue 328i E92.) Like you, I was also considering an A5. And it was also a graduation gift that I got for myself for finishing medical school!
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bmw-nj Captain 99 Rep 700 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 335 xdrive M sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hillsborough, NJ iTrader: (1)	Congratulations on the car and job. I'm sure you will enjoy your new bimmer. The A5's looks are hard to look past. I had a tough time not picking up the S5 instead of my 335.
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kyleJB328 coast2coast 9 Rep 201 Posts Drives: '11 E90 SG/OY-'08 E70 BS/B Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 02108-Boston iTrader: (0)	CONGRATS! You can't go wrong with the 328. I have one now, and one on order. It will be nice to trade up! I love them. I ordered space grey as well. Good luck and make sure to check out the "new & preowned ordering" section on the home page... it's a big help! Enjoy! __________________ 2011 328i Space Grey/Oyster-X-Drive, ZSP, ZVP, ZPP, ZCP, CWP,Heated Steering Wheel, Nav, BMW Apps 2008 BMW X5 4.8i BSM/Black/Bamboo-ZSP, Premium Sound, ZCP
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pullupj8 Go Irish! 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 328i XDrive Coupe (on order) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Rochester Hills, MI iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the kind words, guys. I'm still debating whether or not to do PCD. I'm going on an extended trip to Asia (5 weeks) beginning in June. I'm back in the States on July 11th and would really like to pick up the car then. But then, PCD sounds like it would be an awesome experience. That would mean, however, another week to ten days before I can pick up the car. Also, my girlfriend really warmed up to the idea of doing PCD after watching Fast Five this weekend
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