Finding myself

FastBones · 09-03-2014, 05:48 PM

hello, i'm new here.
I registered on bimmerfest too, but that forum is… hmm. This forum seems nicer.

Currently I drive an Infiniti G. Do not abuse me for this.

For a long time I have been wary of BMW's reputation. I also think all of the cars look the same.
But then I started looking at M's, you know, it takes awhile for a noobie to explore the multitude of BMW models and editions.

The M6 is very nice, but… probably not practical.
The M5 is not right for me.
What I am really looking for is a perfect car for my city, with, you know, enough fun for me. The holy grail of car.
So I found the E92 M3… oh, god. Somehow, I am now addicted to it. The 2011.

Now I am getting an M3. I think I would like it in Space Grey… I don't know what's with the two-tone red interiors. Maybe that understanding comes later.

No, no, no… do not worry, I'm ready... I am a stock driver… so the M3 appeals to me. (I'd change the wheels.)

The engine, my god. When can I drive this car? When can I feel it? My G is no longer a vehicle for myself, it is only a number… of insignificant trade-in value.

Is this how it always starts? Is there any hope?

JPH704 · 09-03-2014, 05:57 PM

I had a IPL G37 for a short time. The car was practical and sporty but wasn't for me. The E9x M3 will be a performance jump for you. Good luck with the search!

///M Power-Belgium · 09-03-2014, 06:00 PM

bga23 · 09-03-2014, 06:06 PM

Best of luck in your search. I'm curious though why you feel an M6 is impractical but an e90 not?

Devant · 09-03-2014, 06:44 PM

They couldn't help you find yourself on the Infiniti forums?

EJT86 · 09-03-2014, 06:58 PM

I came from a G37 too...great car just got boring good luck

CBS · 09-03-2014, 07:42 PM

OP, that's kinda how it started for most of us.

It's an "M" disease and it only gets worse. Just ask my Wife and Teenagers....

Good Luck!

Rbembas_M3 · 09-04-2014, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by CBS

OP, that's kinda how it started for most of us.

It's an "M" disease and it only gets worse. Just ask my Wife and Teenagers....

Good Luck!

Wow Wilkes-Barre PA i lived near Elk mtn. beautiful country..

Oh yes I came from a 2011 535i now "M" disease all the way

just ask my family...

1MOREMOD · 09-04-2014, 08:39 AM

For me it started with a gateway vehicle a 330 zhp.

Krockit1 · 09-04-2014, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

For me it started with a gateway vehicle a 330 zhp.

My BMW addiction started with this car also. Bought it new, I flung it around for 80,000 miles with zero issues and a smile pasted on my face the whole way! Made me know I had to have the E92 M3 and it has proven to be everything I had hoped for. Have owned Boxster, 911s, Acura Legend Coupe and vintage iron (Olds 442's) and none have been more fun than the M. Well ok maybe the Boxster, but only on the twisties. Never had enough straight line HP for my taste. M3 cured that

Bang for the buck is impossible to beat. Go find your car- you will never look back except to realize how far you've come.

MTM · 09-04-2014, 11:08 AM

True story: I was on my way to buy a new G37 and made a comment (wife was with me) about how I didn't like spending that kind of $ on a great car but one that I didn't "love". We already had a 3 series and I was being a dork about not having two BMW's at the same time so I had been test driving Mercs, Audi's, Infiniti's. She encouraged me to pull into the BMW dealership just to see what they had (we are long BMW owners).

As fate would have it, there were two used M3's right at the front door. Needless to say, I never made it to my appointment at the Infiniti dealer!

For me, it has truly been the "holy grail of a car." I have driven it every day for almost three years and I still grin every time I see it, sit in it, start it, accelerate, brake, turn, crank up the stereo, geek out on any number of uber cool features, wash it, modify it, etc.

And finally...there is no such thing as an M disease. But there is such thing as ///M enlightenment!

davesaddiction · 09-04-2014, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MTM

True story: I was on my way to buy a new G37 and made a comment (wife was with me) about how I didn't like spending that kind of $ on a great car but one that I didn't "love". ...

For me, it has truly been the "holy grail of a car." I have driven it every day for almost three years and I still grin every time I see it, sit in it, start it, accelerate, brake, turn, crank up the stereo, geek out on any number of uber cool features, wash it, modify it, etc.

And finally...there is no such thing as an M disease. But there is such thing as ///M enlightenment!

You wrote nearly the exact story of me and my car...

Taking her to the track this weekend!

1MOREMOD · 09-04-2014, 01:44 PM

I think I found myself when I was 12, then my babysitter did at 13.

///M Power-Belgium · 09-04-2014, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

I think I found myself when I was 12, then my babysitter did at 13.

So...your "myself" was going big only at 12 when seeing things of the babysitter ?

M3LISSA · 09-04-2014, 06:03 PM

Welcome to the program... Hi my name is melissa and I am a BMW crackhead.. Specifically M's. Welcome. You'll never be cured

///M Power-Belgium · 09-04-2014, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3LISSA

Welcome to the program... Hi my name is melissa and I am a BMW crackhead.. Specifically M's. Welcome. You'll never be cured

Hi Melissa , female ///M3 driver ?

1MOREMOD · 09-04-2014, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

So...your "myself" was going big only at 12 when seeing things of the babysitter ?

yes and never again since.

///M Power-Belgium · 09-04-2014, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

yes and never again since.

End of the world !

M3thodical · 09-04-2014, 07:37 PM

My addiction started as soon as my brother-in-law let me take his 335i for a drive one day. It was all over after that. I was going to go with a car very similar to his but I figured if I was going to do it I may as well go balls out and get the one I've always admired. M3!!!

1MOREMOD · 09-04-2014, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

End of the world !

Yep I peaked at 12.

M3LISSA · 09-05-2014, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3LISSA

Welcome to the program... Hi my name is melissa and I am a BMW crackhead.. Specifically M's. Welcome. You'll never be cured

Hi Melissa , female ///M3 driver ?

Yes sir;-) girl all the way

modkrazy · 09-05-2014, 04:53 PM

Always wondered about the day-to-day experience of a female M3 driver. I know the car is a total dick magnet as it is, encounters with mouth-breathers with too many stupid questions being a daily occurrence, must be 10x worse for a girl!

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FastBones Registered 2 Rep 2 Posts Drives: Not a BMW Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Finding myself hello, i'm new here. I registered on bimmerfest too, but that forum is… hmm. This forum seems nicer. Currently I drive an Infiniti G. Do not abuse me for this. For a long time I have been wary of BMW's reputation. I also think all of the cars look the same. But then I started looking at M's, you know, it takes awhile for a noobie to explore the multitude of BMW models and editions. The M6 is very nice, but… probably not practical. The M5 is not right for me. What I am really looking for is a perfect car for my city, with, you know, enough fun for me. The holy grail of car. So I found the E92 M3… oh, god. Somehow, I am now addicted to it. The 2011. Now I am getting an M3. I think I would like it in Space Grey… I don't know what's with the two-tone red interiors. Maybe that understanding comes later. No, no, no… do not worry, I'm ready... I am a stock driver… so the M3 appeals to me. (I'd change the wheels.) The engine, my god. When can I drive this car? When can I feel it? My G is no longer a vehicle for myself, it is only a number… of insignificant trade-in value. Is this how it always starts? Is there any hope?
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MTM Lieutenant 83 Rep 468 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Houston iTrader: (1)	True story: I was on my way to buy a new G37 and made a comment (wife was with me) about how I didn't like spending that kind of $ on a great car but one that I didn't "love". We already had a 3 series and I was being a dork about not having two BMW's at the same time so I had been test driving Mercs, Audi's, Infiniti's. She encouraged me to pull into the BMW dealership just to see what they had (we are long BMW owners). As fate would have it, there were two used M3's right at the front door. Needless to say, I never made it to my appointment at the Infiniti dealer! For me, it has truly been the "holy grail of a car." I have driven it every day for almost three years and I still grin every time I see it, sit in it, start it, accelerate, brake, turn, crank up the stereo, geek out on any number of uber cool features, wash it, modify it, etc. And finally...there is no such thing as an M disease. But there is such thing as ///M enlightenment!
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1MOREMOD - 11817 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	I think I found myself when I was 12, then my babysitter did at 13. Last edited by 1MOREMOD; 09-04-2014 at 01:52 PM..
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