Did it.

tgcrun · 06-06-2008, 09:46 PM

I fully intended to replace my 530xiT with a 535xi sedan in December when my lease ends. However, I couldn't resist taking an M3 coupe for a test drive when it arrived at my local dealer a couple of months ago. Loved it, but was still leaning toward the more practical 5 series. Went to the dealer's reception a few weeks later and saw their Jerez Black/Black sedan. Very nice, but the 5 series made more sense for me. Stopped in for service a couple of weeks ago and took it for a drive. Moved into the "this might work" column, but it had more options than I wanted. This week they made me an offer I couldn't refuse. Gave them my deposit tonight. Picking it up in a couple of weeks. Still can't believe I'll be driving an M3.

Niels E46 M3 · 06-06-2008, 09:52 PM

congrats!

monsta · 06-06-2008, 10:06 PM

believe it b/c its amazing, you won't regret it CONGRATS!!!

dawgdog · 06-06-2008, 10:07 PM

Good choice. 5 series is nice but M3 is pure fun!

wgf77 · 06-06-2008, 10:20 PM

When you drive it home from the dealer you will get this amazing feeling and all doubts will be quashed. Trust me, I had goose bumps when I pulled off the lot (is that pathetic?).

bmwprince4life · 06-06-2008, 10:25 PM

congrats

jm1234 · 06-06-2008, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tgcrun

This week they made me an offer I couldn't refuse. Gave them my deposit tonight. Picking it up in a couple of weeks. Still can't believe I'll be driving an M3.

Did you buy the car off the lot? If so, why do you have to wait a couple weeks? If not, people are waiting a lot longer than a couple weeks to get cars built and shipped from Germany.

Just curious?

wgf77 · 06-06-2008, 10:38 PM

I actually had it delivered from South Dakota. I bought it on Ebay and it was delivered to a Wal-Mart parking lot. It has no options other than Silverstone and I paid 53.7K no tax because of RR Sport trade in. So, yes, I drove it off the Wal-Mart lot.

Edit: I think you have me confused with the original post member

jm1234 · 06-06-2008, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wgf77

I actually had it delivered from South Dakota. I bought it on Ebay and it was delivered to a Wal-Mart parking lot. It has no options other than Silverstone and I paid 53.7K no tax because of RR Sport trade in. So, yes, I drove it off the Wal-Mart lot.

Edit: I think you have me confused with the original post member

"off the lot" is shorthand for a spec car (that the dealer ordered) purchased "off the dealership lot" as opposed to a custom order from the factory. I don't think anyone uses the phrase "off the lot" as shorthand for "off the Walmart parking let" when refering to car purchases. I could be mistaken, I often am.

I wasn't responding to your post but was responding to the OP's post that I had quoted. Thanks for the information.

Mx3 · 06-06-2008, 10:45 PM

Great choice. You will not regret it. I was contemplating replacing my 2003 M3 with a 550i but I decided to go with the new M3. Boy! What was I ever thinking before.

Trust me, the M3 is an amazing car, super fast but also comfortable like a 5'r

Congrats!

Post pics please

tgcrun · 06-06-2008, 10:49 PM

Thanks for the support. This is a major change. All wheel drive, not terribly fast, mid sized wagon to a way fast, somewhat compact, sports sedan. Almost like when I traded my Fiat Strada for an Alfa GTV6 back in 1982. Pics will be posted soon.

tgcrun · 06-06-2008, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jm1234

Did you buy the car off the lot? If so, why do you have to wait a couple weeks? If not, people are waiting a lot longer than a couple weeks to get cars built and shipped from Germany.

Just curious?

I bought it off the lot. It is a launch car that's got almost every option, which is probably why it hadn't sold. This is going to sound stupid, but it's one of those psychological things. I'm keeping my wagon until the end of the lease, so I'll have two lease payments until November. Just trying to keep the two payment period as short as possible. I have a feeling that after some discussion on this forum, I'll call the dealer on Monday and tell them I'll pick it up on Tues, so feel free to convince me that I'm being stupid.

Davinhci · 06-06-2008, 11:52 PM

Congrats the M3 is awesome!

malter2.0 · 06-07-2008, 12:46 AM

Love how you started this story

I fully intended to replace my 530xiT with a 535xi sedan...

..and then, M3.

aggie57 · 06-07-2008, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tgcrun

Thanks for the support. This is a major change. All wheel drive, not terribly fast, mid sized wagon to a way fast, somewhat compact, sports sedan. Almost like when I traded my Fiat Strada for an Alfa GTV6 back in 1982. Pics will be posted soon.

interesting. If Alfa had developed the GTV6 like BMW developed the M3 we may still be driving an Alfa. When I drove the M3 in Feb (and placed my order) it felt just as you described - a GTV6 with 20 years of development.

addy85 · 06-07-2008, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tgcrun

I bought it off the lot. It is a launch car that's got almost every option, which is probably why it hadn't sold. This is going to sound stupid, but it's one of those psychological things. I'm keeping my wagon until the end of the lease, so I'll have two lease payments until November. Just trying to keep the two payment period as short as possible. I have a feeling that after some discussion on this forum, I'll call the dealer on Monday and tell them I'll pick it up on Tues, so feel free to convince me that I'm being stupid.

Your being stupid

Go get your new car

tgcrun · 06-07-2008, 03:23 PM

Thanks, I needed that. I'll call them on Monday.

addy85 · 06-07-2008, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tgcrun

Thanks, I needed that. I'll call them on Monday.

My pleasure

get some good pics after you get it

valeram · 06-07-2008, 08:38 PM

Practicallity against enjoyability. Of course we enjoy driving the M3. Good on you.

tgcrun · 06-10-2008, 08:26 PM

Well, you talked me out of waiting until the end of the month. It REALLY took a lot of convincing!!! Picked it up yesterday. It's great. Here are some bad photos I took this evening. I'll take some better ones when it's lighter and I have my wife's camera which is better than mine.

Jerez
Black extended w/carbon leather
19s
Premium
Tech
Cold
Sat
Premium sound
HD
ipod
Roof
Park dist

skierman64 · 06-10-2008, 08:46 PM

Congrats

How was your dealings with the State College dealer, I've haven't heard many good things about that dealership.

BMW3R · 06-10-2008, 08:52 PM

Congrats. I really like the Jerez black!

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tgcrun New Member 1 Rep 8 Posts Drives: M3 of course Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: State College, PA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the support. This is a major change. All wheel drive, not terribly fast, mid sized wagon to a way fast, somewhat compact, sports sedan. Almost like when I traded my Fiat Strada for an Alfa GTV6 back in 1982. Pics will be posted soon.
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