robroy Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 Hi all.. I'm new to this board but it definately appeals as I have just placed an order for a new M3 Carbon black with Kiwi leather, 19" alloys, SMG, SAT Nav ... They say delivery will be around June in my case. Wanted one of these years before they even invented it. !!! Test drove an S4 before deciding ... No comparison.. <font color="blue"> </font> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brabus Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 Welcome Rob! That's a great colour combo you chose there, I like it alot. Whereabouts in the world are you? Having a June delivery seems a long time to me... Congrats anyway, like you say the S4 doesnt come close! (except in snow ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidicks Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 Welcome !! I test drove an S4 and a (used) RS6 before chosing the M3 (I originally had an S3). I can't say that I felt the M3 was that much of a better car. I wrote lots of posts about this, identifying lots of areas where I preferred the S4 and others where I preferred the M3. A lot of these were subjective things like looks, interior etc. On balance I decided the M3 was for me, mainly due to the lower expected depreciation, and also the fact that the car had been around a year or two and therefore hopefully had the teething problems ironed out - I've seen quite a few people with S4s who have had problems (although you could easily get a distorted view from reading forums like these, as no-one posts to confirm they haven't had a problem !) Looking forward to seeing some pics of your motor when you get it - we need more M3 drivers on here as we are a bit outnumbered by the Audi /VW brigade !! Cheers Sidicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidicks Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 Short conversation that - and we gave him such a warm welcome too !! Sidicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esilvin Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 Congrats robroy. I have just ordered almost the same (dark gray) (ordered it on Friday) however I am expecting delivery in March. June does seem a long time to wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidicks Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 [ QUOTE ] Congrats robroy. I have just ordered almost the same (dark gray) (ordered it on Friday) however I am expecting delivery in March. June does seem a long time to wait. [/ QUOTE ] Is that Silver Grey ?? If so, same as mine - pics in the gallery....... What about other choices, interior, options etc sidicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lagoo Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 Welcome Robroy and esilvin to TS.net! Robroy, Can only say that June is a very long time to wait for your car! I got mine within 6weeks ( cancelled order ) which was spec amendable! Look elsewhere and play the dealers amongst themselves, get a good deal in the time frame that you want! Esilvin, nice coour choice there So what spec you going for? Get the lumbar support, i didnt and think i regret it Oh and the folding mirrors is one a regret missing too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidicks Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 [ QUOTE ] Get the lumbar support, i didnt and think i regret it Oh and the folding mirrors is one a regret missing too! [/ QUOTE ] Unless you are a tart, I suggest you get a Coupe, not a Cab.... That way you get 14-way multi adjustable electric seats as standard - don't need to bother about lumbar as it's already included, plus adjustable side bolsters as well ! (As the local tarts, Lagoo and Mark might disagree !) Folding mirrors are good fun and quite useful if you do a lot of 'on-road' parking. sidicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esilvin Posted February 4, 2004 Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 I have actually been on TS.net for a while but in a different forum (R32). In Switzerland the M3 comes with the folding mirrors . The specs are as follows: Professional GPS SMG2 19" wheels Harman Kardon Bluetooth phone kit Black leather interior Gray exterior. Cant wait to get it...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brabus Posted February 4, 2004 Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 Nice spec, I am also in Geneva. We should do a meet when you get your car Where did you order your car from? Glad to see you're making a wise move and getting a proper sports car. And welcome to the M3-owning world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esilvin Posted February 4, 2004 Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 Chris P, I bought it at Pius Buchs in Meyrin, and we why not for the meet. Will let you know once I get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidicks Posted February 4, 2004 Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 [ QUOTE ] Unless you are a tart, I suggest you get a Coupe, not a Cab.... [/ QUOTE ] You say something outrageous to start a bit of friendly banter and what happens ? Silence. Come on chaps - defend your corner !! Sidicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robroy Posted February 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 Thanks for all the replies.. Sorry I wasn't able to respond straight away but I had to log off just after posting !!! Anyway I have been told that the earliest delivery date will now be mid May (someones cancelled order) .. I used a company called Broadspeed which Irronically I saw advertised in a magazine in a BMW showroom.. Turned out it has saved me around £1,800 quid on the dealers quote !!.. The spec on my car is as follows: M3 coupe Carbon Black Kiwi leather 19" alloys 6 disc CD changer Business navigation (didn't want tellivision as you can't watch it at 90 miles an hour!!!) Climate comfort screen Folding mirrors Centre arm rest Tinted screen Heated front seats Harmon Kardon HI FI Shadow line SMG 2 Three point seat belts Tracker horizon Any one have any preferences on colour options .. Do you think my colour combo is good as I never actually seen it for real and it is still not too late to change ?? Will definately post pics when car arrives.. Thanks all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robroy Posted February 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 [ QUOTE ] Welcome Rob! That's a great colour combo you chose there, I like it alot. Whereabouts in the world are you? Having a June delivery seems a long time to me... Congrats anyway, like you say the S4 doesnt come close! (except in snow ) [/ QUOTE ] Hi.. I'm in sunny MK Bucks ... The dealer wanted me to wait till August ... Think he was getting his mum to bulid it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robroy Posted February 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 [ QUOTE ] Short conversation that - and we gave him such a warm welcome too !! Sidicks [/ QUOTE ] Hi Sidkicks Posted all my options as well as an update on the delivery a little further down ... Will keep you all up to date on its progress..My mate has just ordered one in Titanium silver with black leather .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidicks Posted February 4, 2004 Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 If you look in the gallery, there are some pics of a few different colours, but for the best range, I suggest you log on to www.bm3w.co.uk As well as lots of useful stuff to consider when buying an M3, they have just about every colour combination in th gallery so you will be able to see if you've made the right choice. Personally, I wouldn't have gone for the Kiwi interior, although I do like the black exterior. You might like to reconsider the TV option - you might not think you'll use it much, but it might be a good option to have at trade-in time (not sure how much extra it costs ??). I certainly wish I'd had the TV/Sat Nav on mine. Apart from that it looks like you've ticked nearly every option box apart from electric rear sunscreen. I've got this, but haven't used it yet, 'cos it's not been sunny !! Sidicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Lynham Posted February 4, 2004 Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 hey robroy im in sunny MK too, thats why i went for the convertible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robroy Posted February 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 [ QUOTE ] If you look in the gallery, there are some pics of a few different colours, but for the best range, I suggest you log on to www.bm3w.co.uk As well as lots of useful stuff to consider when buying an M3, they have just about every colour combination in th gallery so you will be able to see if you've made the right choice. Personally, I wouldn't have gone for the Kiwi interior, although I do like the black exterior. You might like to reconsider the TV option - you might not think you'll use it much, but it might be a good option to have at trade-in time (not sure how much extra it costs ??). I certainly wish I'd had the TV/Sat Nav on mine. Apart from that it looks like you've ticked nearly every option box apart from electric rear sunscreen. I've got this, but haven't used it yet, 'cos it's not been sunny !! Sidicks [/ QUOTE ] Hi again How do you register on www.bm3w.co.uk it keeps saying I have to fill in all the fields which I have ... Are they on about some sort of grass field .. !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robroy Posted February 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 [ QUOTE ] hey robroy im in sunny MK too, thats why i went for the convertible [/ QUOTE ] Great isn't it ... Estoril Blue is definately the best ... How much extra was it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Lynham Posted February 5, 2004 Report Share Posted February 5, 2004 I think it was £950 which i think is a real pi55 take but if its the colour you want what do you do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOK Posted February 5, 2004 Report Share Posted February 5, 2004 Hi RobRoy... here is a pic on carbon black with kiwi (there are also some good pics on this site as well.. but Im sure you guys have come across this already (LINK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidicks Posted February 5, 2004 Report Share Posted February 5, 2004 Carbon Black is a nice looking colour, it looks quite aggressive and if you are enthusiastic with a bucket, sponge, polish and wax you won't be disappointed. However, black is notoriously difficult to keep clean and you may get frustrated at your car not looking its best all the time. As for the interior colour, I'm a big fan of dark interiors as I find them more 'intimate and luxurious', so I wouldn't choose kiwi or cream leather. If you want something a bit more exciting than black, Red looks nice, or there is a tan colour that would probably be my first choice with the black exterior. What interior trim are you going with ? I found the standard titanium trim a bit 'plasticky' and therefore specified the optional aluminium silver trim which looks fantastic with my black leather and grey exterior. If you've already seen Black with Kiwi <font color="red"> in the flesh</font> and like it then you should probably choose that, otherwise you'll regret it. If you've only seen pictures, then you really need to see a physical car with that spec as pictures can be deceptive. Hope you make the right choice !! sidicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidicks Posted February 5, 2004 Report Share Posted February 5, 2004 [ QUOTE ] Hi again How do you register on www.bm3w.co.uk it keeps saying I have to fill in all the fields which I have ... Are they on about some sort of grass field .. !!! [/ QUOTE ] I didn't have any problems registering - did you tick the check box that indicates you agree with the conditons of the site ? I've found out that the red interior is 'Imola Red' and the tan leather is 'Cinamon'. If you do manage to register, there is a buying guide which lists all the colours, options etc Let me know if you still have problems... sidicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robroy Posted February 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2004 Thanks for the pic I have realy never seen one of these colour combos in the flesh ... I have left my order as carbon black on Imola red leather ... This was the colour combo I actually drove and it was a very nice setup (may possibly revert to black on black though for resale ... !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidicks Posted February 5, 2004 Report Share Posted February 5, 2004 [ QUOTE ] Thanks for the pic I have realy never seen one of these colour combos in the flesh ... I have left my order as carbon black on Imola red leather ... This was the colour combo I actually drove and it was a very nice setup (may possibly revert to black on black though for resale ... !! [/ QUOTE ] I thought you'd ordered Kiwi interior......?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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