Just put my order in guys. Sales guy told me i should have it by mid March. He is sending me all the tracking info Friday. I am giddy! :redspot

2005 M3 Coupe 6 Speed Manual

Interlagos Blue Metallic
$475

Competition Aluminum Trim
Included

Packages
Competition Package
$4,000

Premium Package
$3,300

Cold Weather Package
$750

MSRP
$47,300


Price as configured


$60,545


Options
Width-adjustable power front seat backrests
$500

Park Distance Control (rear)
$350

Xenon low-beam and high-beam headlights with auto-leveling
$700

BMW On-Board Navigation System
$1,800

Harman Kardon Premium Sound System
$675

Sweeeeet! Pic's on delivery date before first drive or BAN! :D

don't worry. i am bringing my damn video camera when i pick that baby up!! :)

Sweeeeet! Pic's on delivery date before first drive or BAN! :D
congrats!!!

oh man that is gonna be one sweet ride...congrats

Congtrats! Interlagos is going to be one rare colored M3. BTW did you consider ordering the power seats as a stand-alone option instead of the premium package? Premium pak you get the rectangular instead of the oval rear view (I really like this feature). Your opinion on the differences will be good because you currently own a regular M3. Looking forward to the pics and write up.

i'm offically jealous

congrats...can't wait to see that thing unleashed at the track. :buttrock

hey man that's awesome!

carbon black is a hot color but this is definitely a step up. i hear the suspension is tweeked so it's a lot like a csl. i'm sure you're gonna do some damage in that thing. :evil2

enjoy it man!! let me know when it comes, i'll stop by and snap some pics.

did you go to jmk?

-mike

Congtrats! Interlagos is going to be one rare colored M3. BTW did you consider ordering the power seats as a stand-alone option instead of the premium package? Premium pak you get the rectangular instead of the oval rear view (I really like this feature). Your opinion on the differences will be good because you currently own a regular M3. Looking forward to the pics and write up.


My guy told me that bmw assist is a stand alone option. I thought that was the only reason that the mirror was shaped differently. I might be wrong.

My guy told me that bmw assist is a stand alone option. I thought that was the only reason that the mirror was shaped differently. I might be wrong.

wow...purchased new without selling the 02 yet? Maybe you'll be discounting the 02 soon for a speedy sale.. :D

congrats! What interior does that come? alcantara?

wow...purchased new without selling the 02 yet? Maybe you'll be discounting the 02 soon for a speedy sale.. :D

congrats! What interior does that come? alcantara?


I have a buyer already. ;) You may need to outbid him...


It's all nappa leather except for the steering wheel and handbrake. They are Alcantara.

Congrats on a sweet car! I went by the dealership yesterday and saw an Interlagos Blue Competition :eek:. Definitely post some good info about the difference between a regular M3 and the competition, because I'm getting either a regular or competition late spring / early summer and want to know if the comp package is worth it.

Congtrats! Interlagos is going to be one rare colored M3. BTW did you consider ordering the power seats as a stand-alone option instead of the premium package? Premium pak you get the rectangular instead of the oval rear view (I really like this feature). Your opinion on the differences will be good because you currently own a regular M3. Looking forward to the pics and write up.


You are absolutaly right. I just talked to my sales guy. So with the BMW assist it comes with the square mirror and that shark fin on the back right? What is the assist good for?

Just received my production number so i can track it online. Should be here the 3rd week of March. :buttrock

Anyone have pics of interlagos on an M3? I have seen it on E60 M5's, but no M3's.

Big Congrats. Can't wait to see one in person..

You are absolutaly right. I just talked to my sales guy. So with the BMW assist it comes with the square mirror and that shark fin on the back right? What is the assist good for?

Assist is similiar to GMs "Onstar" system. One year is free after that it is like 250.00 dollars per year.

Is it worth it? Anyone have good things to say about it?

Congrats bro.. im officially jealous! anyways, I saw an interlagos blue comp. pkg drive past me signalling his highbeams to another M3 owner (me)...It was truely amazing, the blue stands out as subtle and rare....but defineatly hints ///Motorsport :)

Congrats bro.. im officially jealous! anyways, I saw an interlagos blue comp. pkg drive past me signalling his highbeams to another M3 owner (me)...It was truely amazing, the blue stands out as subtle and rare....but defineatly hints ///Motorsport :)


Do me a favor. If you see it again try and snap a photo. I have yet to see that color on an E46. THANKS! :D

Park Distance Control (rear)
$350

Harman Kardon Premium Sound System
$675

You just wasted over a 1000 dollars with these two options. Both of them are worthless.

You just wasted over a 1000 dollars with these two options. Both of them are worthless.

I am sure he ordered the car the way he wanted. He would know what is worthless, after all this is his second e46 M3. Quit being such a tool.

You just wasted over a 1000 dollars with these two options. Both of them are worthless.


I've heard both HK systems and the upgraded one sounds better. As far as PDC goes, i have a dog that likes to sit behind the car. This will be my 3rd BMW with it, and probably the 5th or 6th time i will not run over my dog because of it. Thanks for your input though.

You just wasted over a 1000 dollars with these two options. Both of them are worthless.

:nono

Rear Park distance control is a very useful feauture. You're not paying for the car so keep negative input to yourself.

You just wasted over a 1000 dollars with these two options. Both of them are worthless.

Honestly, whats the point of a post like this?

Thanks for the replies guys.

wow simply amazing. but

since you've stated the 3rd week of march as the arrival, upon the date, if there is no video/pics of the car...i will be angry. you get no ban.

but anyways, sweet pickup, i was just staring at the advertisement for the interlagos blue m3 in the comp. package ad. It looks amazing.

Hey congrats i will hopefully be placeing an order for one end of this week early next week. If you get it before me post pics although my sales guy said he might be able to get one first week of feb and if thats the case i will be sure to post pics. That color i think is going to look amazing.

John

On a side note: I have heard a rumor that the competition package sits a tad higher then the othre m3s anyone know whether this is true or not.

dapper- What did you order? Give us the specs...

Hey congrats i will hopefully be placeing an order for one end of this week early next week. If you get it before me post pics although my sales guy said he might be able to get one first week of feb and if thats the case i will be sure to post pics. That color i think is going to look amazing.

John

On a side note: I have heard a rumor that the competition package sits a tad higher then the othre m3s anyone know whether this is true or not.

I saw one last week around normal M3's, and I couldn't see a height difference. There might be one, but it isn't noticeable.

I saw one last week around normal M3's, and I couldn't see a height difference. There might be one, but it isn't noticeable.


What color was it? Think you could go back and snap a pic for me?

What color was it? Think you could go back and snap a pic for me?

It was Interlagos Blue :eek:. I actually just got back from looking to see what they had (only had 2 M3's on the lot - both convertable :confused). I asked about the competition Interlagos, and it had been sold on Saturday.

man, I can't wait to see pix.

It was Interlagos Blue :eek:. I actually just got back from looking to see what they had (only had 2 M3's on the lot - both convertable :confused). I asked about the competition Interlagos, and it had been sold on Saturday.


Damnit. Thanks for trying man. I am dying to see one in person.

Tell me, does it look like Avus, le mans...any BMW color?

Keiphers, which dealer in SC did you see it? I'm down in Columbia...
Maxse, congrats on the sweet purchase...I used to work in Washington for Cherrybrook in high school - pretty rare car for that area ;)

Damnit. Thanks for trying man. I am dying to see one in person.

Tell me, does it look like Avus, le mans...any BMW color?


Here is a thread with many pics of the M5 in Interlagos:

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=50033

Damnit. Thanks for trying man. I am dying to see one in person.

Tell me, does it look like Avus, le mans...any BMW color?

To be honest, I've never really liked BMW blues like Avus and Le Mans. But, the Interlagos is truly stunning on the competition M3. My jaw literally dropped when I saw it; you're in for a truly amazing looking car. Interlagos has some color depth to it that I don't see in the Avus and Le Mans.

Keiphers, which dealer in SC did you see it? I'm down in Columbia...
Maxse, congrats on the sweet purchase...I used to work in Washington for Cherrybrook in high school - pretty rare car for that area ;)

Hendrick BMW in Charleston had it - rare color combo for Charleston (Interlagos exterior and Imola interior). The guy that ordered it picked it up on Saturday, and I saw it driving 2 days ago. It was amazing looking.

Unfortanetaly the car i wanted was sold and i can't wait till march since my car is broken down so i can't get so i ordered a carbon blk 05 m3 that i should get on monday. So i will use the money and change the wheels. I was dissapointed at first but I am sure i won't care once i get a new m that is a big upgrade from what i have...

Side note: Is the shifting real long on an e46 is it worth buying an ssk and if so is uuc the best bet for the e46 i know they are great for the e36. Thanks john

Here is a thread with many pics of the M5 in Interlagos:

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=50033


Seen those, thanks. Actually got some from someone on supraforums. Here is the link.

http://www.fototime.com/ftweb/bin/ft.dll/detailfs?userid={854E9AF8-9E00-4F51-B0EA-6871EAC460B1}&ndx=64&slideshow=0&AlbumId={20DCBC65-0FEF-417D-8996-F27E06C4E66C}&GroupId=&screenheight=768

man $60k for the m3? wow.


as far as the pdc and the hk system is concerned, to each their own, but it's just that you ordered the competition package and those options are considered "luxury items"

as far as the pdc and the hk system is concerned, to each their own, but it's just that you ordered the competition package and those options are considered "luxury items"



Yeah well, i figure there will be 2 types of people who equip their comp package. Fully loaded like i did, or nothing at all.

Congrats! I recently ordered a Interlagos ZCP as well. It'll be mostly a daily driver (my 2003 will be track/fun car only)...so I ordered it with all options except moonroof and leather.:D

Congrats! I recently ordered a Interlagos ZCP as well. It'll be mostly a daily driver (my 2003 will be track/fun car only)...so I ordered it with all options except moonroof and leather.:D

Thread Hijack-

M-Phibian-

Why do you run Toyo T1-S on your track M3? (per your sig)

I'm on my second set for the NSX over the past 20k, but I'm thinking its time for a change. They are cheap and a great value, but you can get a much better tire for 50-75% more $. I recommend them to people, but as a value HP tire, not an ultimate HP tire.

With all the money you have in that M3, the T1-S seems like an odd choice, particularly for a track car. (I must admit I track my NSX on T1-S, but as I said, I think its time for a change). I find they are a bit squishy and the turn-in is not that great. The replacement model should be improved.

I think I have just convinced myself to get different tires, how about you? ;) :lol

Braht - I'm sure I don't "track" my car like you do. It's primarily a street car that sometimes sees time on Autocross trcks and dragstrips. I might go with PS-2's next time (probably will), but the T1's have been good to me so far. They're my first set, and so far I've been happy with them.

Sorry for the thread-jack.:)

no problem guys.


this pic makes me :drool:

only 6 weeks left, but the status on the car is still "on order" :mad

That color really is AWESOME!

Quit being such a tool.

Amen Brutha!!!

This is my second E46 M3 with PDC (both forced to buy due to SMG requirement that madates PDC) and guess what - when I back into my parking space at work everyday, its exactly where I want it to be parked, far back corner of an end space. I like it so much I hope the put it on the front bumper some day that way when I pull my yuppie M3 driving ass into starbucks I dont have to think too hard about wether I will rub the underside of the lower front spoiler on the curb or not.

Now as far as the HK goes - I have had it on 3 BMW's now (2 E46 M3's and one 330xi) and the jury is still out on it. I do'nt think it is that great but hey the extra boost of bass with the HK is enough for me to keep from getting some aftermarket crap with a bunch of tunerific flourescent blue trunk lighting!!! $675.00 for the HK option financed of 5 years = Who F'n Cares!!!

Man some of you guys here are some serious ballers.

I wouldn't say serious....maybe insaine is a better word. :stickoutt

Congrats!!! Man, i gotta dump my Mystic Blue for Interlagos now.

Just out of curiosity, are there any engine mods as a part of the Comp Pkg?

Man some of you guys here are some serious ballers.


Yeah paint ballers.

Frickin sweet, congrats. Best of luck.

Congrats!!! Man, i gotta dump my Mystic Blue for Interlagos now.

Just out of curiosity, are there any engine mods as a part of the Comp Pkg?

Thanks.

No, the only performance differences are brakes, suspension, steering ratio and M competition mode.

now it's SCHEDULED FOR PRODUCTION!!!!!!!!

Should only be about 4-5 weeks now. :buttrock

I have ordered one also

interlagos blue

week 12 my production date.

Congrats on your order. It's exciting to see someone who is so excited about getting their new car!

What do you guys think about SMG vs. Manual? I test drove an M3 with SMG with a great sales guy who used to teach people how to race, and I went from being very dubious about it to, heart pounding thrill ride exuberance. I had tried SMG stage one in a 3 series and thought it pretty much sucked. SMG stage 2, is...something else!
But I love my manual. I've never driven anything else!

On track is smg2 fantastic. there i drive the most:)

Thanks guys. Should only 4 weeks or less!!!!

Congrats on your recent order. I know that you will have fun with this car.


Just in case anybody is interested in buying or just to see the 2005 M3 with the Competion Package in Interlagos Blue, Morristown BMW has one scheduled to have one beginning of March. Here are the packages and price for the car:

Model Code 0537 M3 USD 47,300.00
Color A30 Interlagos Blue Metallic 475.00
Upholstery N5TT Gray Leather N/C
Options ZCP competition package 4,000.00
7MA competition package N/C
ZCW cold weather package 750.00
464 ski bag N/C
494 heated front seats N/C
502 retractable headlight washers N/C
ZPP premium package 3,300.00
403 glass moonroof N/C
459 power front seats N/C
639 BMW Assist N/C
261 rear side impact airbags 385.00
490 adjustable seat width/lumber 500.00
508 (PDC) Park Distance Control 350.00
522 xenon headlights 700.00
609 navigation system 1,800.00
674 harman-kardon sound system 675.00
792 19" alloy wheels 1,750.00
946 pioneer radio/price dependancy N/C
Net Total 61,985.00
DESTINATION CHARGE 695.00
GAS GUZZLER 1,000.00
Total Suggested Price 63,680.00

So if anybody wants to be informed when we receive this car, just PM me.

Ben Mandanas
Morristown BMW
(973) 455-0700 ext. 221

Hey Ben I'd like to come up and see it, i'll bring maxse too so he can see his future car early.

Hey Ben I'd like to come up and see it, i'll bring maxse too so he can see his future car early.

OK. I'll pm you guys once it gets here.

excellent thank you very much. I was just up at your dealer the other day when I was driving around.

They got one at Paul Miller BMW in Wayne, just saw it this afternoon. :eek: That color is way better in person!!!!! I am very happy that i ordered it. 4 weeks can not come soon enough. I attached a photo from my crappy camera phone, it def does not do this color justice, it is something you have to see in person. ENJOY!

another...

Status changed to "Awaiting Transport". When my 330ci was at this stage it was just over 3 weeks before my dealer got it. My estimate is the first week of march now which is sooner than i thought.

CAN'T WAIT!!!

that's cool man!

i hope 3 weeks after you get it in the beginning of march is gonna be enough time to put a little over 1k miles on it. the 1st bmwcca autocross is march 20th. gotta have that badboy prepped for that! :)

-mike

Once again, a dealer checks off all the options including the 19" forged wheels which are an extra upcharge of 1750 and means that the ZCP owner won't get the special ZCP wheels with the car.

This is really unfortunate. A person that wants the full ZCP package options won't be getting ZCP package wheels. Get ready for people to walk from this car or be prepared to take a bit off the MSRP to take the sting out of not getting the desired ZCP wheels.

Best regards,
95M3CSL

95M3
LA

Once again, a dealer checks off all the options including the 19" forged wheels which are an extra upcharge of 1750 and means that the ZCP owner won't get the special ZCP wheels with the car.

This is really unfortunate. A person that wants the full ZCP package options won't be getting ZCP package wheels. Get ready for people to walk from this car or be prepared to take a bit off the MSRP to take the sting out of not getting the desired ZCP wheels.

Best regards,
95M3CSL

95M3
LA

Not on mine they didn't. I am getting the CSL style wheels which are standard equipment.

3 Pages of posts regarding a guy ordering an M3?????

What am I missing here, I guess I just don't get the point of may of these types of threads :devillook

3 Pages of posts regarding a guy ordering an M3?????

What am I missing here, I guess I just don't get the point of may of these types of threads :devillook


it's an ongoing story, and i think people are interested to know about the new comp package. That is probably why you posted on the thread instead of just ignoring it. :D

My car looks so weak now :(

Congrats

it's an ongoing story, and i think people are interested to know about the new comp package. That is probably why you posted on the thread instead of just ignoring it. :D

I'm convinced to get one, are you leasing or financing? How much are your payments going to be?

I'm convinced to get one, are you leasing or financing? How much are your payments going to be?

Leasing, going to be sort of a company vehicle. Then i am probably going to buy it at the end. Around 840 a month with 0 down, 42 month term 10k a year.

CAR IS EN ROUTE NOW!!!!!!!!

i saw this color at the Auto Show in Chicago, AMAZING in person!!!!!!!!

I *gulp* passed on the comp. pkg. because I wanted all the steering wheel options, etc.

While the track mode and wheels would have been nice to roll into the price, I just didn't see myself putting 'Gretchen' on the track...which is *still* 2 months or so away :rolleyes

The interlagos blue is just *hot* though...

I *gulp* passed on the comp. pkg. because I wanted all the steering wheel options, etc.

While the track mode and wheels would have been nice to roll into the price, I just didn't see myself putting 'Gretchen' on the track...which is *still* 2 months or so away :rolleyes

The interlagos blue is just *hot* though...

I almost passed for just cruise control, but the wheels, brakes and interlagos blue pushed me over the edge. Car should be here by the end of next week. :redspot

Hopefully the car is here tomorrow or Saturday...


The last couple of days are killing me!!!!!!!! :mad :mad :mad :mad :mad :mad :mad :mad :mad

I can't wait to see pix!

You just wasted over a 1000 dollars with these two options. Both of them are worthless.

Okay, a little better sound, and you won't hit anything parking.... :lol

http://www.carnews.nu/car-news.php?name=News&file=article&sid=248

Holy crap my bro is about to order a comp package tomorrow i told him it would be 55k

IT'S AT THE PREPERATION CENTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GONNA TRY AND CHECK IT OUT THIS AFERNOON!!!!!!!

:buttrock :buttrock :buttrock :buttrock :buttrock :buttrock :buttrock

It's about time. :)

be sure to post pics man!

congrats!

-mike

IT'S AT THE PREPERATION CENTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GONNA TRY AND CHECK IT OUT THIS AFERNOON!!!!!!!

:buttrock :buttrock :buttrock :buttrock :buttrock :buttrock :buttrock

when can you take her home???

DAMN! Still at the port in Elizabeth. Sales guy told me that the truck will be bringing it to JMK tomorrow morning, so i am going down then to take a look at it. Bringing a digital camera so i can post the pics.

New Jersey is supposed to be getting slammed with weather this whole week, so i may wait to get it for a nice day. Then again, once i see it i will probably want to bring it home that second so who knows. My hope is to have it by the autox this coming sunday...but with the looks of the weather it is going to get cancelled again.

Man, i went almost 2 months without even really thinking about it, the last week has been total hell!!! :mad

I *gulp* passed on the comp. pkg. because I wanted all the steering wheel options, etc.
I did.. :eek:

Of course...the day my car is to hit the dealer northern jersey gets f***ing slammed with a snow storm..................... :madflame: :boid :smilielaz

that blows mang.

Guys sorry to be a spoiler but i left the X5 community and picked up mine on saturday here is a picture of the BEAST. When you get your's it will be well worth the wait.
http://65.6.169.203/m3.jpg

Nice man....looking dead sexy.

Hopefully my sexy car will be availible tomorrow :alright

Guys sorry to be a spoiler but i left the X5 community and picked up mine on saturday here is a picture of the BEAST. When you get your's it will be well worth the wait.
http://65.6.169.203/m3.jpg

I think we might have to ban you if you don't get some better pix up :)

Nice man....looking dead sexy.

Hopefully my sexy car will be availible tomorrow :alright

hey man,

i hope you have that garage spot in the house. gonna be nasty all weekend. would be cool if that thing never saw a trace of bad weather.

-mike

Sorry guys its been raining all yesterday and today hopefully this afternoon show's some copperation. NEW PICS COMING SOON :redspot

IT'S HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :redspot :redspot :redspot


Just went down to the dealer and took some pics. It's dirty as hell, and still has all the plastic, transporter shims and stickers and crap all over it, but you get the idea.

PS- I have high res photos if anyone is willing to host them. Thanks.

more...

It was awesome...my rep called me while they were backing it off the truck and just had them plant it right in front of the door. It has been sitting there since 11 this morning and they have had 4 people come in asking about it. HAHA....MINE!!!!!!!!! :evil2

Enjoy guys...i need to wait for a break in the weather to go pick it up. DAMN NJ!!!

that's awesome man!

how does the color look in person?

-mike

nawiceeee :buttrock

congrats i see they put it in the prime parking spot. :buttrock

Congrats! Even though it isn't prepped, it still looks great. Definately post some pics when you have it detailed...I want to see IB in direct sunlight. :buttrock

2nd to last pic in my second set is a shot in the sun.

As i have said before....pics do not do this color justice. It looks WAY better in person than on a computer screen.

I could have it as early as tomorrow, but the weather is so shitty i do not want to get it. :( But if i hold out for a nice day i may end up waiting a couple weeks. I dunno...i will make my decision tonight or tomorrow. I also have to decide if i want a stone guard cause my sales guy said he could cut me a killer deal if i want to get it done this week.

Get the stoneguard without question. You will hardly notice the film on a color like IB, but you definately will see the little white stone chips in a few months. Next to black, blue cars show chips the most. I would get the mirrors done too.

Get stoneguard and pick the car up asap. It's safer in your garage then at the dealer with people poking around it.

I'll think about the stoneguard. I may just have the guy you know do it ro... I will get a quote from alex and see what JMK wants to charge me.


I don't need to worry about it down there, it went into the warehouse in the back where no-one goes. (i would rather have it in my garage though)

Nice car. Looks awesome. That thing sits up so freakin high. I dont understand why won't BMW lower the M3 more than what they are, at least for the competition package. After all the money you spent, you will still have to lower it just so it looks right.

Nice car. Looks awesome. That thing sits up so freakin high. I dont understand why won't BMW lower the M3 more than what they are, at least for the competition package. After all the money you spent, you will still have to lower it just so it looks right.

I would think it sits that high only for shipping purposes... I could be wrong?!?

I would think it sits that high only for shipping purposes... I could be wrong?!?


Yeah usually on new cars they put styrofoam blocks to prop the suspension up to make it easier to load/unload the car from the shipping truck. Also the suspension usually needs a few thousand miles to settle down.

Nice car. Looks awesome. That thing sits up so freakin high. I dont understand why won't BMW lower the M3 more than what they are, at least for the competition package. After all the money you spent, you will still have to lower it just so it looks right.


Yes. The shipping blocks are still in. The car was literally taken off the truck and put in front of the dealer. Non of the prep has been done...it only has a couple gallons gas etc. I think i am just going to get it ready to go and pick it up friday morning. Gotta get some miles on it so when spring comes i can have some fun!!

Yes. The shipping blocks are still in. The car was literally taken off the truck and put in front of the dealer. Non of the prep has been done...it only has a couple gallons gas etc. I think i am just going to get it ready to go and pick it up friday morning. Gotta get some miles on it so when spring comes i can have some fun!!

dude, for the sake of the car, pick it up today. tomorrow is gonna be so crappy out (rain/sleet/snow mix). i would pick it up today while the sun is still out and most of the salt has been brushed away.

-mike

Car is getting stoneguarded...maybe Saturday...if not Monday or Tuesday next week. :(

are you going to get it tomorrow?

Very nice. Mine is currently sitting at my dealer too.. also with 3 miles.. I wonder what went on during those 3 miles.. hmmm

are you going to get it tomorrow?


Not unless it's nice out and the stoneguard has been done which is doubtful. I can wait another couple of days. Especially if it means picking it up in nicer weather.


Budman- I'm sure nothing bad, i have friends who work at the dealer and they say all the M, 760, ZHP, 545, 645 etc are babied. If the car is abused it's just going to come back with problems and they don't want that any more than you do.

Congrats on the new car. :redspot

Are you located in Washington Twp. Morris County?

We should meet up sometime this spring (after the break-in period) and go for a "spirited" drive.

Dru

Congrats on the new car. :redspot

Are you located in Washington Twp. Morris County?

We should meet up sometime this spring (after the break-in period) and go for a "spirited" drive.

Dru


No, i'm in Warren county. I'm right near RT 57, about 10 miles from the PA border. My parents live in Somerset and i am usually there on weekends so that sounds good to me!

I'm trying to get a meet together near rutgers, so come down for that. We are going to have a DRIVE after the meet. :redspot

No, i'm in Warren county. I'm right near RT 57, about 10 miles from the PA border. My parents live in Somerset and i am usually there on weekends so that sounds good to me!


I am just south of Morristown, about 30 minutes from you.

I saw the thead you started in the regional section after posting. I will try to make the meet if I do not have to work. Again, SWEET car.

Dru

I am just south of Morristown, about 30 minutes from you.

I saw the thead you started in the regional section after posting. I will try to make the meet if I do not have to work. Again, SWEET car.

Dru

Just south of Morristown? I'm in Basking Ridge. :)

Another Basking Ridge guy here.....

dan,

i've never seen you around. an m coupe wouldn't be hard to spot either. do you drive it normally or just on weekend?

-mike

Mike - it is my daily driver. I've got a set of AT Italia's in 16" on there right now running Dunlop Winter Sport 2's. Rogue 18mm spacers on the back due to the Coupe's insane rear offset. I cannot wait to get my summer running gear back on it.

Mike - it is my daily driver. I've got a set of AT Italia's in 16" on there right now running Dunlop Winter Sport 2's. Rogue 18mm spacers on the back due to the Coupe's insane rear offset. I cannot wait to get my summer running gear back on it.

we should get together sometime. i would love to see your coupe. oh, btw, do you still need me for the photos?

as you know rmani is in br. max is here on the weekends. there is also another guy with a e36 318i covert. and another guy with a '98 white m3/4 (lives down the street from me). we should all have mini cruise/meet.

-mike

definitely would like to do photos still - I'm just waiting for the winter to give up already. I'm up for meeting anytime - would be nice to do a run up through Jockey Hollow and into Mendham....and rip up 287 a little.

as long as the drive is SPIRITED..... :aroused

as long as the drive is SPIRITED..... :aroused

of course... as soon as these damn snow tires can come off (f-ing snow) :shifty :mad :mad

-mike

definitely would like to do photos still - I'm just waiting for the winter to give up already. I'm up for meeting anytime - would be nice to do a run up through Jockey Hollow and into Mendham....and rip up 287 a little.


We have a nice spot on 287 where we go late at night for some friendly racing. You should come out some night. My friend just got a 540 6 spd and he has been asking me to race him we can always use extra spotters for cops. :devillook

I need a while to get miles though... :(

as you know rmani is in br. max is here on the weekends. there is also another guy with a e36 318i covert. and another guy with a '98 white m3/4 (lives down the street from me). we should all have mini cruise/meet.

I am up for a mini-meet as well. I live in Mendham. I usually say Morristown b/c it is more well known. MY car is in storage until the middle of April, but I would still be up for a meet before that.

When and where do you meet for the 287 drive? I may be interested in that as well. :woot:

Dan- I think I met you at Don Fields shop last year, no?

Dru

Dru - yeah, pretty sure we met there. Would be cool to see some Coupe's now and then!

I definitely want to see maxse01's M3 ....

I definitely want to see maxse01's M3 ....


And so you shall.....i just spoke with my salesman. They are Stoneguarding it Tuesday morning and i am picking it up that afternoon. It will be sleeping in my garage until the weather gets nicer though.

Damn, i actually gotta get my cleaning stuff ready!!

hawt! Funny, my car is scheduled to go in for stoneguard Tuesday morning.

Congrats man. Very nice.

congrats man. I too am waiting for my Interlagos blue ZCP (SMG) to arrive. It should be at the port (NJ) on th e 19th. I'm so anxiuos to get it. Its a decease I think...I actually loose sleep and think about it a LOT. :eek: Anyway, might as well check in...Long Island, NY here.

hawt! Funny, my car is scheduled to go in for stoneguard Tuesday morning.

good! keep that newly repainted avus looking brand new!! :)

interlagos is good....but i don't know if it's as good as avus... :devillook

hahaha... the avus cult is everywhere!

-mike

:buttrock :buttrock PICKING IT UP TONIGHT!!!!! :buttrock :buttrock


Only problem is it will be kinda dark when i get there. It most likely will be inside, so i will snap some photos tonight. Then tomorrow i will get some good ones in the sun. I'll post the pictures as soon as i get home.

interlagos is good....but i don't know if it's as good as avus... :devillook


You're right. Avus is still avus... :D

My avus... (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=328611)

how is the ride height of youre new car.

i have one on order too do i need to order eibach springs again. Does the car sit just as high as an m3 without the competition package.

please make pics of the car.

ride height is great. It is much lower than the previous pics. I do have some pics, but i am having issues with my camera. Hopefully i will have them up in a day or so.

Will post soon!!

pics

very nice dude. Looks awesome. Put some miles on that bad boy let that suspension settle down. The big question! how is that $4000 performance package? if you had a regular E46 M3 or driven one before, would you say there is a noticable difference?? man thats a SWEEEEEET BMW dude. x1000 congrats here dude. have fun!!!!! :buttrock

very nice dude. Looks awesome. Put some miles on that bad boy let that suspension settle down. The big question! how is that $4000 performance package? if you had a regular E46 M3 or driven one before, would you say there is a noticable difference?? man thats a SWEEEEEET BMW dude. x1000 congrats here dude. have fun!!!!! :buttrock


Thanks man!

The suspension looks about as low as i think it's going to get. It's got 650 miles on it so i don't see it really settling any more.

The brakes are UNBELIVEABLE!!! You touch the pedal and you get crazy braking power. Just yesterday exiting the highway.....85 on an offramp for 35....come up to the curve, touch the brakes, glide around the turn....it was breaktaking!!!

It must go lower so i order eibach springs for mine then

it s comming next week.

Can t hardly wait.

It must go lower so i order eibach springs for mine then

it s comming next week.

Can t hardly wait.

I concur.

I concur.


nah....only thing i am doing to the comp is more power. wheels, brakes, suspension....they all stay stock. :devillook

not even some springs???

suspension is crazy already man. the car rides really stiff already and the driveway at my house has a bit of an incline...i do not want to scratch up my beautiful interlagos paint. :D


Maybe someday when it becomes my race car i will throw some PSS9's on it. Who knows...

suspension is crazy already man. the car rides really stiff already and the driveway at my house has a bit of an incline...i do not want to scratch up my beautiful interlagos paint. :D


Maybe someday when it becomes my race car i will throw some PSS9's on it. Who knows...

Cool dude. if you start spending all that money on after market suspension/brakes etc after you went out of you way to get the comp pckg. i dont know dude. you could of got a stock 2003 M3 for that!!

car is not being touched for a while...

I'm thinking that diff may be the only performance mod that i do for a while. found some guy in boston that will do it for 2k.

pics

Thanks for all the info and the beautiful pics of your car. The significant other and I just locked in a build slot for the last week of April. Same specs as your car except no power lumbar, PDC or changer. (I can park myself and I would rather plug in my POD.) :stickoutt

Went with cinnamon hides instead of black.

Now its our turn for that long f**ked up wait!! :(

Cheers.

Thanks for all the info and the beautiful pics of your car. The significant other and I just locked in a build slot for the last week of April. Same specs as your car except no power lumbar, PDC or changer. (I can park myself and I would rather plug in my POD.) :stickoutt

Went with cinnamon hides instead of black.

Now its our turn for that long f**ked up wait!! :(

Cheers.


Nice work!! Congrats on the new ride....the wait is a bitch, but worth it.

(i can park, got it for my dog. didn't get the changer since i am doing an ipod) :D

aright, for anyone who hasn't seen it....i just gotta post this one pic. :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/MP525i/Multiple%20Cars/3-26b.jpg

i have got mine today.

I have ordered a CSL trunk and i am going to lower te car with eibach pro springs.

LUCKY BASTAGES!!! :buttrock

hey i got a 01 carbon black today :redspot

hey i got a 01 carbon black today :redspot


congrats....i still miss my CB 02 a little. That was a fantastic color.... :(


But i am loving the IB :buttrock

congrats....i still miss my CB 02 a little. That was a fantastic color.... :(


But i am loving the IB :buttrock

interlagos is such a hot color! hopefully that car isn't seeing much action due to this crappy weather.

-mike

nah, it's in the garage. But it's still filthy from driving in the rain on monday...and i have been testing out those brakes :D The wheels are all black!!!

aright, for anyone who hasn't seen it....i just gotta post this one pic. :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/MP525i/Multiple%20Cars/3-26b.jpg

OK that just became my wallpaper at home AND at work!! :D

Helps the next two months go by faster. FANTASTIC color!! :eek:

OK that just became my wallpaper at home AND at work!! :D

Helps the next two months go by faster. FANTASTIC color!! :eek:


I like the color too!

Thanks. Yeah, i am much happier now that i see it. I was a little iffy when i ordered the car...i thought it was going to be a smurf blue like the leguna seca :devillook

Thanks. Yeah, i am much happier now that i see it. I was a little iffy when i ordered the car...i thought it was going to be a smurf blue like the leguna seca :devillook

I have only seen one on the street around here so far. I hope they dont bust out everywhere in my neighborhood before mine gets here. :nono :shifty

I like the color too!

Interior color??

daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn.. they had 2 @ Concord BMW today... one was that color and the other was silver gray metalic. I would take either in a second :devillook

Interior color??


my interior is black. I was going to go with a special order color, but i did not want to part with another $3,200 bucks. :D

that is a great color. i saw it at the NY Auto Show today.

Holy crap! I love the color! turned out better than I expected! Is that the same blue that they offer for the new X5s now?

Holy crap! I love the color! turned out better than I expected! Is that the same blue that they offer for the new X5s now?


I don't think so. I beleive interlagos is going to be an M color only. The new E60 M5 will probably have it as an option, but even that i'm not sure.

Can anyone help me out... got a 325Ci w/ topaz blue metallic paint. im buyin an M3 but I dont know which color is closer to topaz blue. Interlagos or mystic? Dont really want to buy the Comp Package coz it doesnt have a cruise control. Can anyone send me picture of both cars? Thanks.

maybe the links will help :)

http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/bmw_m3_competition.asp
http://www.m3forum.com/

Can anyone help me out... got a 325Ci w/ topaz blue metallic paint. im buyin an M3 but I dont know which color is closer to topaz blue. Interlagos or mystic? Dont really want to buy the Comp Package coz it doesnt have a cruise control. Can anyone send me picture of both cars? Thanks.

why dont you just buy a Topaz M3. Topaz was available 2001 - 2003.5 when it was replaced by mystic.

This is me today with my interlagos blue m3 CS we had some fun.

:)

http://members.chello.nl/adevo/MOV03519.MPG

http://members.chello.nl/adevo/MOV03521.MPG

http://members.chello.nl/adevo/MOV03522.MPG

http://members.chello.nl/adevo/Film.wmv

AndreM3, those are some cool videos, nice drifts!

maxse01, if I ever see your car in NJ, I'll be the guy buying down in the middle of the street. :buttrock

For the record, all 2005 BMW M3's received mild suspension upgrades. 05 M3's and M3 ZCP's share the same suspension setup. The M3 ZCP's 19" wheels are from BBS and weigh less than the optional 19" wheels for the standard M3.

This is me today with my interlagos blue m3 CS we had some fun.

:)

http://members.chello.nl/adevo/MOV03519.MPG

http://members.chello.nl/adevo/MOV03521.MPG

http://members.chello.nl/adevo/MOV03522.MPG

http://members.chello.nl/adevo/Film.wmv


Woah nice movies. I can't believe this thread is still going.

Perfect.