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utmiken Junior Member Posts: 5 |
posted 08-26-2001 09:33 PM
  
I just joined the forum as well as just picking up my new M3 this last Fri Aug 24. Hello to everyone with hopes I get great tips from you guys. Mine is a Titanium/Black Coupe that I got without being on a list. I searched for a month and finally got one from Momentum BMW here in town. Got it with 4 miles and now have 104 on it and loving every passing mile. Truly my greatest purchase to date. Anyone have any suggestions for "must have" accessories? I plan on getting clear corners (white instead of orange) on the front bumper as well as tinting the windows due to this Texas heat. Anything else I should do? Thanks ahead IP: Logged |
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Frank Administrator Posts: 173 |
posted 08-26-2001 11:12 PM
Congrats on your purchase! Very lucky that you found one with such low miles and nice color! Did you have to pay a premium? You will love it! I haven't done any accessorizing on mine. About the only thing I am thinking of is extension of the comprehensive coverage to 50k miles. O yea, I did get the M3 License Plate bracket. Welcome and happy motoring! IP: Logged |
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utmiken Junior Member Posts: 5 |
posted 08-27-2001 01:28 AM
There seems to be quite a few available here in the Houston if you are willing to pay a premium. I had wanted a convertible but the premium was too high. When my car became available due to a wait list customer not wanting it, salesperson called me with a modest markup ($6000) for a car that I would have exactly spected myself. Call me lucky! Anyway they still have two convertibles available but marked up. I am happy with my coupe even though it could have bought me a convertible at MSRP. Local markup here is between $6k and $10k for the three dealerships in town. I like your red interior, was considering titanium/red convertible. Opted for a little lower key. IP: Logged |
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sjv Junior Member Posts: 5 |
posted 08-27-2001 04:02 PM
In the SF bay area, most dealers were asking anywhere from $15K to $22K over MSRP for the convertible. I just happened to be at Allison BMW when a laguna seca blue M3C was being PDI'ed. The salesperson said the guy who ordered it couldn't swing it. They were asking +$10K. I got them down to +$6K, and drove it home. Considering the area, I think I got a pretty good deal. I've had it almost a month - what a fantastic car! I can't wait to break it in to see what it does above 5500RPM! 500 miles to go... IP: Logged |
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Frank Administrator Posts: 173 |
posted 08-27-2001 06:36 PM
Congrats on your purchase! The M3C has to be the best convertible out there. Speed, handling, looks, and room! $6k premium on a M3C isnt that bad I guess...I have heard people paying as much as $10k premium for them. It's nice to walk into a dealership and walk out with one of these babies! 500 more miles and you've had a month! Better get on the road! Btw, dont forget to ask about the switch to 10w60 from 5w30 oil when you do the 1200 mile service! I have read memos on it but my service advisor told me it wasn't a formal bulletin yet so I decided to wait for the official word. Also, is anyone here going to the Z3 homecoming? I also have a 2000 Z3 and am considering maybe going to it if spots are still available. Happy motoring! IP: Logged |
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utmiken Junior Member Posts: 5 |
posted 08-28-2001 12:38 AM
Hey Frank, Why the change in oil weight? Any url I can read about it? So far I'm at 130 miles........man have i got a long way to go. I can tell the engine is just waiting to be opened up! Anyway, I went to the dealership today to try to get those clear (white) reflectors for the bumper instead of orange and they told me it was aftermarket. Anyone know a place where I can get them or order them? IP: Logged |
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