My search is finally over....
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From: Fort Worth, TX
As some of you know, I've been looking to buy an M Coupe for almost a year now. Last week, the dream became a reality.
With few dead Benjamins in my bag,
I hopped on a early flight to Chicago. Paul (seller) picked me up at the airport and we went to the nearest parking lot where I inspected the car and we changed ownership.
At around 10:15 am I started driving home from O'Hare. The car felt awesome. Tight, composed, planted. The tires were a bit hard/noisy, but I didn't care....
First pit stop for some gas/food:
Somewhere between Chicago and St. Louis, the car hit 88888, I thought it was pretty symbolic...
Somewhere between St. Louis and Tulsa:
Sunset just right after Tulsa:
After I left Tulsa, it started to rain. Thunderstorm was so bad that I had to slow down to 40 mph at times.... It rained all the way to home.
Fort Worth met me with pouring rain and non-stop thunder/lightning, it was surreal!
But finally, at around 3 am, I made it home:
The Coupe desperately needed a wash!
Lots of stuff planned for the car. Some of the stuff will have to go (like blacked out turn signals and kidneys, and wheels), some stuff will be added, but most will stay as is.
The car is well setup right now. This is not all, but most mods:
Conforti Intake with New Amsoil oil-free filter
Shark Injector
B+B Exhaust (Normal, cans and tips painted black)
H&R, Bilstein
Swapped Front Hats (-3/-1.5 F/R camber, 0 toe all around)
Ireland green subframe bushings
UUC TME Red with caps
Racing Dynamics and Energy Suspension Sway Bushings
Whalen Shift Machine
BMW OEM radiator, water pump, thermostat and housing, coolant, belts, hoses, tensioners, ATE Super Blue racing brake fluid @ 85K, New OEM battery @ 75K.
Rear wiper delete, Redline fluids in trans. and differential.
Overall, the word HAPPY is not even beginning to describe it. Its the dream came true. Need to add another car to the sig now, I guess...
With few dead Benjamins in my bag,
I hopped on a early flight to Chicago. Paul (seller) picked me up at the airport and we went to the nearest parking lot where I inspected the car and we changed ownership.
At around 10:15 am I started driving home from O'Hare. The car felt awesome. Tight, composed, planted. The tires were a bit hard/noisy, but I didn't care....
First pit stop for some gas/food:
Somewhere between Chicago and St. Louis, the car hit 88888, I thought it was pretty symbolic...
Somewhere between St. Louis and Tulsa:
Sunset just right after Tulsa:
After I left Tulsa, it started to rain. Thunderstorm was so bad that I had to slow down to 40 mph at times.... It rained all the way to home.
Fort Worth met me with pouring rain and non-stop thunder/lightning, it was surreal!
But finally, at around 3 am, I made it home:
The Coupe desperately needed a wash!
Lots of stuff planned for the car. Some of the stuff will have to go (like blacked out turn signals and kidneys, and wheels), some stuff will be added, but most will stay as is.
The car is well setup right now. This is not all, but most mods:
Conforti Intake with New Amsoil oil-free filter
Shark Injector
B+B Exhaust (Normal, cans and tips painted black)
H&R, Bilstein
Swapped Front Hats (-3/-1.5 F/R camber, 0 toe all around)
Ireland green subframe bushings
UUC TME Red with caps
Racing Dynamics and Energy Suspension Sway Bushings
Whalen Shift Machine
BMW OEM radiator, water pump, thermostat and housing, coolant, belts, hoses, tensioners, ATE Super Blue racing brake fluid @ 85K, New OEM battery @ 75K.
Rear wiper delete, Redline fluids in trans. and differential.
Overall, the word HAPPY is not even beginning to describe it. Its the dream came true. Need to add another car to the sig now, I guess...
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My Ride: Alpine White 2006 530Xi (SLD)
Nice ride you got there! Congrats on the purchase.
Road trip looks cool two. And finally,
on the wirte-up and pix - very entertaining.
Good luck with the car!
Road trip looks cool two. And finally,
on the wirte-up and pix - very entertaining.Good luck with the car!
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From: San Jose, California, USA
My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
Model Year: 2008
Awesome car, the M Coupe never seems to get the credit it deserves but it's a future classic you have there.
Congratulations and enjoy!
Congratulations and enjoy!
; I remember you were looking for one. I've always liked the M coupe 
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From: Newnan, Georgia
My Ride: 2004 545i
Production date: 02/04
Color: Black Sapphire Metallic
Trim: Anthracite
Options: Sport package with STEPTRONIC, Premium Sound, Rear Sunshade, Xenon
you paid $12 g's for it?