Picked up my new M3 last night

PK1 · 09-08-2018, 11:15 AM

I was debating if I should get white on black again which was the color of 340i that I traded in. Wanting something different I chose grey, and really glad I did. Really like this color combo especially with the darker wheels.

I had also debated whether I should get the ZCP and decided to go for it. I've since been wondering whether it would be too harsh for daily driving, but the 45 mile drive from the dealer last night (in torrential rain no less) confirmed that the suspension is pretty compliant for a sports car, but you definitely feel those uber low profile tires. The seats are a little on the firm side for my liking, but I'm sure I'll get used to them.

Overall super excited about the car! Waiting for the downpour to stop or slow down so that I can take it for a longer drive...

Miller1989 · 09-08-2018, 11:17 AM

Congrats on the purchase!! Shes beautiful! I'm right there with you, last friday, I got myself into an Austin Yellow 18 M3, with the competish package, 6 speed manual. These things are incredible machines!!

uniqueMR · 09-08-2018, 11:35 AM

Congrats. Beautiful car.
Enjoy it in good health

PK1 · 09-08-2018, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Miller1989

Congrats on the purchase!! Shes beautiful! I'm right there with you, last friday, I got myself into an Austin Yellow 18 M3, with the competish package, 6 speed manual. These things are incredible machines!!

Picture please!

Mine is 6MT as well. Figured I'd continue getting manuals as long as I can. They're endangered species...

joegie · 09-08-2018, 01:20 PM

congrats, save the manuals!

shortseller · 09-08-2018, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by PK1

Picture please!

Mine is 6MT as well. Figured I'd continue getting manuals as long as I can. They're endangered species...

F80 CP manual.

the 20” are really not as bad as one expectes with a low profile sidewall. Nice exterior color. Post pics and driving review when you’ve had time behind the wheel. Enjoy!!

ThingsM3 · 09-08-2018, 03:59 PM

congratulations! i agree (am biased since we have the same color scheme) that grey with the dark rims are amazing. its sort of stealth but has elegance as an m3. love it. hope you enjoy it. i got mine a few months ago and its just a joy to go out for a few miles up to a couple hundred mile road trips so far!

jc05e46m3 · 09-08-2018, 04:28 PM

Nice! Congratulations!

sprokai · 09-08-2018, 04:55 PM

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congrats, save the manuals!

Doin' my part. I picked up a 2018 F80 6MT ZCP in LSB a week ago. I traded my 2015 M4 DCT in MG. I do miss the grey, and the OP's M3 does look great with the black wheels, but the LSB is very nice.

diavliyo · 09-08-2018, 05:42 PM

More photos

Miller1989 · 09-08-2018, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by PK1

Picture please!

Mine is 6MT as well. Figured I'd continue getting manuals as long as I can. They're endangered species...

I agree, plus theres nothing like rowing your own gears! Mine is the Austin Yellow, I took this photo at work. We have a great view from our dealership.

dawei213 · 09-08-2018, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Miller1989

Congrats on the purchase!! Shes beautiful! I'm right there with you, last friday, I got myself into an Austin Yellow 18 M3, with the competish package, 6 speed manual. These things are incredible machines!!

Congrats OP!

nice man, I'll be taking deliver of a f80 m3 austin yellow 6mt loaded in Oct as well!

Yas_sir · 09-08-2018, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dawei213

Congrats OP!

nice man, I'll be taking deliver of a f80 m3 austin yellow 6mt loaded in Oct as well!

Nice.

6MT here too. BMW is one of the last brands to make enthusiast cars with a manual. Hopefully enough of us did our part for them to keep the manual alive.

PK1 · 09-09-2018, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Miller1989

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Originally Posted by PK1

Picture please!

Mine is 6MT as well. Figured I'd continue getting manuals as long as I can. They're endangered species...

I agree, plus theres nothing like rowing your own gears! Mine is the Austin Yellow, I took this photo at work. We have a great view from our dealership.

Very nice!

Bimmers4life · 09-09-2018, 08:50 AM

Congrats! Very nice!

Flyind · 09-09-2018, 11:40 AM

Congrats! I have an ‘18 Tanzanite/Amaro ZCP M3 on a truck coming out from St. Louis to Seattle so I’ll be joining the club shortly too!

shay2nak · 09-10-2018, 03:49 PM

Congrats! MG best color.

PK1 · 09-10-2018, 10:28 PM

I drove it home on Friday night in pouring rain and dirtied it up, so it needed a wash.

After the wash this weekend

DaytonaVioletM3 · 09-11-2018, 06:19 AM

Congrats, she's a beaut!

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PK1 Private First Class 159 Rep 164 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Picked up my new M3 last night I was debating if I should get white on black again which was the color of 340i that I traded in. Wanting something different I chose grey, and really glad I did. Really like this color combo especially with the darker wheels. I had also debated whether I should get the ZCP and decided to go for it. I've since been wondering whether it would be too harsh for daily driving, but the 45 mile drive from the dealer last night (in torrential rain no less) confirmed that the suspension is pretty compliant for a sports car, but you definitely feel those uber low profile tires. The seats are a little on the firm side for my liking, but I'm sure I'll get used to them. Overall super excited about the car! Waiting for the downpour to stop or slow down so that I can take it for a longer drive... Attached Images
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Miller1989 New Member 30 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 18 Austin Yella M3 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Congrats on the purchase!! Shes beautiful! I'm right there with you, last friday, I got myself into an Austin Yellow 18 M3, with the competish package, 6 speed manual. These things are incredible machines!!
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uniqueMR Colonel 1883 Rep 2,924 Posts Drives: ... Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Congrats. Beautiful car. Enjoy it in good health __________________ Currently: '22 Ferrari F8 \| '24 Mercedes G63 \| '24 Porsche GT3RS \| '24 Volkswagen GTI Previous BMWs: 340i, 740i, 745Li, M3, M4 Previous Others: Audi, Ducati, Honda, Infiniti, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Mitsubishi, Porsche, Toyota, Volkswagen
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ThingsM3 New Member 5 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	congratulations! i agree (am biased since we have the same color scheme) that grey with the dark rims are amazing. its sort of stealth but has elegance as an m3. love it. hope you enjoy it. i got mine a few months ago and its just a joy to go out for a few miles up to a couple hundred mile road trips so far! __________________ -- 2018 BMW M3 2009 BMW E92 335i xdrive
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