Took delivery today (MDCT Coupe)

xxruffdmxx · 04-18-2008, 07:44 PM

Took delivery of my AW coupe today. Only had a chance to drive it for about an hour or so. All I can say is that I am extremely impressed. I knew the car would be great going in, based on all the reviews and tests, but I didn't think it would blow my mind away. First, I would like to say is that I am no racing instructor or an expert driver, but it seems like this car is made for people of all driving skills. It is easy to navigate the car, just point it and it goes there even at high speed.

I've never driven the SMG before this car, so as a first time user of the DCT, I am more than satisfied. In the D (automatic) mode, the shifts are seamless. I regularly drive my mother's benz S550 and the automatic mode in the M3 is as smooth as the S550. It's perfect if you just want to cruise or don't want to shift constantly.

The S (manual) mode is sooooo much fun. Although I prefer the S4 or S5 modes, because the other feel a little slow. I can't wait to break it in, so I can put it to the test and downshift and really put this transmission to the test. In S5 the shifts are instantaneous, a definite advantage over 6MT (please don't crucify me for this).

I have the M sound, so glad i got this option. For all of you guys thinking if its worth it, it definitely is. After playing with the equalizer for about 5 minutes, I got it perfect for my taste. It is very loud and clear. The bass is also great, unless you want something that makes your entire car vibrate and sets off parked cars alarms, this car doesn't do that.

I am glad I got the 18" wheels. In my opinion they are perfect for this car. All my friends thought that they look better than the 19" wheels.

I am so happy that I got the extended silver interior. The pictures don't do it justice. It looks so much better in real life. Even my CA was impressed with the color.

Sorry guys, but no pics yet. I am a first year law school student. I have a huge Property law exam tomorrow, therefore, no pictures. Will post some as soon as I finish my test or on Sunday.

I don't know what else to add. I absolutely love this car and couldn't be happier. \

malter2.0 · 04-18-2008, 07:52 PM

ruff · 04-18-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by xxruffdmxx

Sorry guys, but no pics yet. I am a first year law school student. I have a huge Property law exam tomorrow, therefore, no pictures. Will post some as soon as I finish my test or on Sunday.

Property law exam? Do you not have your priorities in order?

Bama M3 · 04-18-2008, 08:16 PM

Congratulations. Post pics dude!

Davinhci · 04-18-2008, 08:18 PM

congrats and good luck on your exam, i know i wouldn't be able to study for no stinkin exam if i just got my car in today.

monsta · 04-18-2008, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ruff

Property law exam? Do you not have your priorities in order?

he gets a pass for now but he has to post right after he finishes his exam or

SpencerM3 · 04-18-2008, 09:07 PM

Good for you man, that is one sweet ride to be pimping in law school whilst your classmates struggle to pay law schools huge tuition. Congrats!

umwolverine · 04-18-2008, 09:10 PM

Congrats!!! after your exam use your camera. Then go for an extended drive.

Shade · 04-18-2008, 10:39 PM

Congratz ! Show us some pics tmr.

reinaldo335 · 04-18-2008, 10:47 PM

yeah pics or we don´t belive it.

SHADY1 · 04-18-2008, 10:49 PM

-20 Cool points guy no pics. Maximum range of a excuse zero ( 0 ) and that includes the test

When we hear about a M3 taken delivery we become

When we see you have no pics things could get hostile

Now bring on some pics and remember no cell phone pics.

e46e92love · 04-18-2008, 11:23 PM

Time to become public enemy #1 on these boards: Congrats on your car but could someone please explain how a first year law student afford a 70k car? Went to law school, and remember the loans I took out. Maybe you got a free ride for all three years of law school, but the numbers don't add up. Most law schools will run you at least 20-30k a year, and that is for the cheaper ones and that doesn't include living expenses. So to afford a 70K car you must have paid for law school AND had 1k a month not including insurance to spend on a car.

Sorry, this is probably even gonna get me beat down by the mods, but I can't read something like this and not bug the f**k out a bit.

That being said, you are a lucky man, CONGRATS ON THE CAR

Keto · 04-18-2008, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by e46e92love

Time to become public enemy #1 on these boards: Congrats on your car but could someone please explain how a first year law student afford a 70k car?

Clearly he is a drug dealer and thank you for pointing it out. /sarcasm.

Seriously, are you kidding? Some people have more money than others. Welcome to America. Stop being jealous.

xxruffdmxx · 04-18-2008, 11:43 PM

Hey guys, thanks for the comments. I will definitely post pictures tomorrow around noon.

Davinhci · 04-19-2008, 12:07 AM

he already drives a range rover so i don't doubt his new m3.

gadget · 04-19-2008, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by xxruffdmxx

I am glad I got the 18" wheels. In my opinion they are perfect for this car. All my friends thought that they look better than the 19" wheels.

\

That is what poor people say when they can't afford the 19's... JK

Congrats. I too have the exteneded silver on order and am gald to see more postive commetns on the actual looks.

Now hurry up and study so you can go and get us pics. Please take many interior shots as well.

04-18-2008, 07:44 PM	#1
xxruffdmxx Private 4 Rep 84 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ny/nj iTrader: (0)	Took delivery today (MDCT Coupe) Took delivery of my AW coupe today. Only had a chance to drive it for about an hour or so. All I can say is that I am extremely impressed. I knew the car would be great going in, based on all the reviews and tests, but I didn't think it would blow my mind away. First, I would like to say is that I am no racing instructor or an expert driver, but it seems like this car is made for people of all driving skills. It is easy to navigate the car, just point it and it goes there even at high speed. I've never driven the SMG before this car, so as a first time user of the DCT, I am more than satisfied. In the D (automatic) mode, the shifts are seamless. I regularly drive my mother's benz S550 and the automatic mode in the M3 is as smooth as the S550. It's perfect if you just want to cruise or don't want to shift constantly. The S (manual) mode is sooooo much fun. Although I prefer the S4 or S5 modes, because the other feel a little slow. I can't wait to break it in, so I can put it to the test and downshift and really put this transmission to the test. In S5 the shifts are instantaneous, a definite advantage over 6MT (please don't crucify me for this). I have the M sound, so glad i got this option. For all of you guys thinking if its worth it, it definitely is. After playing with the equalizer for about 5 minutes, I got it perfect for my taste. It is very loud and clear. The bass is also great, unless you want something that makes your entire car vibrate and sets off parked cars alarms, this car doesn't do that. I am glad I got the 18" wheels. In my opinion they are perfect for this car. All my friends thought that they look better than the 19" wheels. I am so happy that I got the extended silver interior. The pictures don't do it justice. It looks so much better in real life. Even my CA was impressed with the color. Sorry guys, but no pics yet. I am a first year law school student. I have a huge Property law exam tomorrow, therefore, no pictures. Will post some as soon as I finish my test or on Sunday. I don't know what else to add. I absolutely love this car and couldn't be happier. \
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Bama M3 First Lieutenant 18 Rep 356 Posts Drives: 13 Z4 28i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	Congratulations. Post pics dude!
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Davinhci Colonel 55 Rep 2,484 Posts Drives: 08 M3 E92 & 08 E70 X5 4.8 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	congrats and good luck on your exam, i know i wouldn't be able to study for no stinkin exam if i just got my car in today. __________________ 08 E92 AW M3 \| HRE P40 19" \| APE Air Filter \| BMW Performance Grills \| White Side Gills \| CF Mirror Covers \| BMW Performance Pedals \| F1 Pinnacle Tint \| V1 Hardwire \| Dinan Performance Software \| Gintani Exhaust \| H&R Sports Springs \| RPI Scoops \| BMW CF Spoiler \| Challenge Diffuser \| Lux H8 V3 \| LCI Tail Lights \|
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SpencerM3 Sauce 75 Rep 2,023 Posts Drives: 2009 SSII E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	Good for you man, that is one sweet ride to be pimping in law school whilst your classmates struggle to pay law schools huge tuition. Congrats! __________________ 2009 E90 M3 \| Silverstone II \| Black Novillo \| HRE P40's \| Akrapovic Exhaust \| Eibach Pro Kit \| Jet Black Kidney Grilles \| SSII Side Reflectors \| SSII Side Gills \| LUX H8 Angel Eyes \| Macht Schnell Filter \| Tecnocraft Envy Charge Pipe "M3 drivers have no friends." - Jeremy Clarkson
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umwolverine Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 2008 Jerez M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Congrats!!! after your exam use your camera. Then go for an extended drive.
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reinaldo335 First Lieutenant 22 Rep 351 Posts Drives: m3 ZCP 6MT, on order 09 m3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: puerto rico iTrader: (0)	yeah pics or we don´t belive it.
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SHADY1 Hamann M3 Fan 298 Rep 2,885 Posts Drives: E92 M3 & F10 M5 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Killeen, Texas iTrader: (6) Garage List 2013 BMW M5 [0.00] 2008 E92 M3 Coupe [8.14]	Congrats on your M3 as for the pics no excuse -20 Cool points guy no pics. Maximum range of a excuse zero ( 0 ) and that includes the test When we hear about a M3 taken delivery we become When we see you have no pics things could get hostile Now bring on some pics and remember no cell phone pics. __________________ JZB,6MT, My mods 360 Forged 20inch wheels,VF650 Supercharger custom tuned,ARH Long Tube Headers,Hamann CF roof spoiler,H&R springs,CF grills,Hamann rear trunk spoiler,Hamann Side Skirts, ARKYM full CF bumper, Gintani Race exhaust, ARH X-pipe catless,RPI scoops,AA SSK, Arkym CF Double Sided Vented Hood,
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e46e92love Brigadier General 236 Rep 3,303 Posts Drives: e92 ///M3; X3 (wife's) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The East Side of Things iTrader: (0)	Time to become public enemy #1 on these boards: Congrats on your car but could someone please explain how a first year law student afford a 70k car? Went to law school, and remember the loans I took out. Maybe you got a free ride for all three years of law school, but the numbers don't add up. Most law schools will run you at least 20-30k a year, and that is for the cheaper ones and that doesn't include living expenses. So to afford a 70K car you must have paid for law school AND had 1k a month not including insurance to spend on a car. Sorry, this is probably even gonna get me beat down by the mods, but I can't read something like this and not bug the f**k out a bit. That being said, you are a lucky man, CONGRATS ON THE CAR __________________ "...it's not about the money and not about the brand of the car, it's about handling,performance and passion......And that, no other car has all together like an M3........when you talk about the most complete car the M is invincible." --Tony Kanaan.
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04-18-2008, 11:43 PM	#14
xxruffdmxx Private 4 Rep 84 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ny/nj iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, thanks for the comments. I will definitely post pictures tomorrow around noon.
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