Well it's done... Moving on from my 550
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From: New Orleans, LA USA
My Ride: E90 M3
Model Year: 2011
After much internal debate, I have made my decision on the replacement for my 2008 550 when the lease is up in October... 
Choosing between the F10 and the M3 was a difficult decision for me but in the end I want something more on the sporty side, hence the M3. Placed my order this afternoon for a 2011 space grey E90 M3. Basically has everything but the cold weather stuff!! I have my production number though it is a September build with expected delivery in October, hopefully at the Performance Center. I am very excited about my new toy and can't wait to get it and even though I've been down the order path and know the routine, the anticipation is building already. I have not decided whether I'll lease or buy but I have some time to make that decision. Though I'm tempted to buy, lease rates on the M3 (last year of the current 3 series) are pretty good so we'll see. Oh, and I went with the DCT. I thought long and hard about going manual but just couldn't see myself going back to manual as my daily driver. Did that for more than 20 years! I am also a big fan of the naturally aspirated engines so the V8 in the M3 won out. While a smaller car, the sedan allows me to fit the family though to be honest I may have more than the wife and I once a month at most. As my said to me, this is your man room, get what you want... But I can easily see me in an F10 in a few years, perhaps an M5!
Choosing between the F10 and the M3 was a difficult decision for me but in the end I want something more on the sporty side, hence the M3. Placed my order this afternoon for a 2011 space grey E90 M3. Basically has everything but the cold weather stuff!! I have my production number though it is a September build with expected delivery in October, hopefully at the Performance Center. I am very excited about my new toy and can't wait to get it and even though I've been down the order path and know the routine, the anticipation is building already. I have not decided whether I'll lease or buy but I have some time to make that decision. Though I'm tempted to buy, lease rates on the M3 (last year of the current 3 series) are pretty good so we'll see. Oh, and I went with the DCT. I thought long and hard about going manual but just couldn't see myself going back to manual as my daily driver. Did that for more than 20 years! I am also a big fan of the naturally aspirated engines so the V8 in the M3 won out. While a smaller car, the sedan allows me to fit the family though to be honest I may have more than the wife and I once a month at most. As my said to me, this is your man room, get what you want... But I can easily see me in an F10 in a few years, perhaps an M5!
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From: New Orleans, LA USA
My Ride: E90 M3
Model Year: 2011
But I'm glad to have made the decision. The F10 is a sweet ride and perhaps one day I'll want to switch back. For now, I'm looking forward to the M3!!!
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From: Fresno, CA
My Ride: 2008 550i
GREAT choice! I wish you much happiness with your new M3. I've currently been eyeing the M3 sedan as a replacement to my own 550 when the time comes cause the F10 just doesn't do it for me. With 16,000 on the odometer I've still got a ways though.
Congrats again!
Congrats again!
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Enjoy the hell out of it, bro!!!!!
