My Alpine White F80

chapter_11 · 07-05-2014, 07:49 PM

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So 7 days later, I could not be more thrilled with my somewhat whimsical decision to trade in my 2008 E90 (with only 19k on the odo) last Saturday. I was browsing some local (Houston) dealer sites on 6/23 and saw a F80 in North Houston. Surprised that there were actually units for sale, I called the dealer to see what the story was (launch car) and said I would stop by that Friday evening to look at the car (figured it would actually sell by then). For whatever reason it did not sell by that Friday, so I figured that was a pretty good sign. Made my way up to the dealership and when I arrived, it was in the showroom (behind velvet ropes, no less). When they started it up (indoors) I knew right then/there I would be buying it. All in all, a great buying experience. I got $36K for my E90 (which I thought was a pretty fair deal) and then also got $1,500 off of sticker. Completely different car than the E90 - better in all the important categories.

Let me know if you guys have any questions. A couple of pics attached.

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Sedan_Clan · 07-05-2014, 07:59 PM

Give us your impressions of the strengths and weaknesses relative to your E9X. Congrats BTW!

chris s · 07-05-2014, 09:03 PM

you made out like a champ on your trade in!

boogie1 · 07-05-2014, 09:12 PM

ya good deal on trade, my e92 was 74,500 new 2011 i got trade estimate other day 35k.i declined and i put it on craigslist and it sold for 42k by end of week. i know sounds crazy but i think I'm going to buy from another dealer since they lowballed me, or lowball them on an offer.

solstice · 07-05-2014, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by boogie1

ya good deal on trade, my e92 was 74,500 new 2011 i got trade estimate other day 35k.i declined and i put it on craigslist and it sold for 42k by end of week. i know sounds crazy but i think I'm going to buy from another dealer since they lowballed me, or lowball them on an offer.

$35k is ~$10k to low on trade-in. Dump the dealer. Whoever got it for $42k got a steal unless you are above the 50k warranty miles or the car is thrashed or painted pink or something.

Sir Loin · 07-05-2014, 09:43 PM

Congrats! How do you like the black wheels? What options do you have?

Also, would you please click the link below to go to the options and packages survey thread and submit a survey entry for your new M3? Thanks.

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=999667

zsx_m · 07-05-2014, 09:57 PM

You definitely killed on the trade, as you said this was meant to be! Enjoy the car

SOM3 · 07-05-2014, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by zsx_m

You definitely killed on the trade, as you said this was meant to be! Enjoy the car

No doubt, that dealer won't be able to sell that car for more than that.

///M ARMY · 07-06-2014, 12:11 AM

Nice!!!

Alen E90 · 07-06-2014, 02:19 AM

congrats she's a beauty!

Suave · 07-06-2014, 01:00 PM

AW F80 is a great Choice! Naturally I am partial since it's also my car but the M3 just looks stunning. Enjoy!

JL M3 · 07-06-2014, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Suave

AW F80 is a great Choice! Naturally I am partial since it's also my car but the M3 just looks stunning. Enjoy!

I concur

Stevens21234 · 07-06-2014, 01:27 PM

I would have waited longer to get more for the trade in car in craigslist sale.

GrussGott · 07-06-2014, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Give us your impressions of the strengths and weaknesses relative to your E9X. Congrats BTW!

Yeah, come on! More pics, tell us the options and compare it in some detail to your e9x which you've been driving for 6 years!

I'd also be interested in hearing the "daily grind" details ... the boring stuff nobody seems to write about. Like:

* are the cup holders better? I use mine for coffee and there are constant spills even with stoppers, etc.

* Seats - I love the e9x thigh extensions and the side bolsters ...

* MMI / Nav - better worse, thoughts?

* ergonomics - better worse?

* technology ... etc etc

You shouldn't of posted if you didn't expect to be blogging

Sedan_Clan · 07-06-2014, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by GrussGott

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Give us your impressions of the strengths and weaknesses relative to your E9X. Congrats BTW!

Yeah, come on! More pics, tell us the options and compare it in some detail to your e9x which you've been driving for 6 years!

I'd also be interested in hearing the "daily grind" details ... the boring stuff nobody seems to write about. Like:

* are the cup holders better? I use mine for coffee and there are constant spills even with stoppers, etc.

* Seats - I love the e9x thigh extensions and the side bolsters ...

* MMI / Nav - better worse, thoughts?

* ergonomics - better worse?

* technology ... etc etc

You shouldn't of posted if you didn't expect to be blogging

Basically!

I just beat everybody else to the punch since that's the common theme in every thread.

P.S. I'm glad you got it. I was starting to think my subtleties were being overlooked.

K20A2_S · 07-07-2014, 08:09 AM

Was this the white on on 1960 @ 45 at BMW North of Houston?

I saw it two weeks ago when I put my ED order in, looks beautiful. It actually has me thinking about going AW on my order vs the Austin Yellow I've spec'd out. I have another week or two to change it.

September 29th ED pickup for me

Longest 10 weeks of my life coming up....lol....

07-05-2014, 07:49 PM	#1
chapter_11 New Member 2 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2019 M5C Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	My Alpine White F80 - 1 Week In Featured on BIMMERPOST.com So 7 days later, I could not be more thrilled with my somewhat whimsical decision to trade in my 2008 E90 (with only 19k on the odo) last Saturday. I was browsing some local (Houston) dealer sites on 6/23 and saw a F80 in North Houston. Surprised that there were actually units for sale, I called the dealer to see what the story was (launch car) and said I would stop by that Friday evening to look at the car (figured it would actually sell by then). For whatever reason it did not sell by that Friday, so I figured that was a pretty good sign. Made my way up to the dealership and when I arrived, it was in the showroom (behind velvet ropes, no less). When they started it up (indoors) I knew right then/there I would be buying it. All in all, a great buying experience. I got $36K for my E90 (which I thought was a pretty fair deal) and then also got $1,500 off of sticker. Completely different car than the E90 - better in all the important categories. Let me know if you guys have any questions. A couple of pics attached.
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chris s Major General 1250 Rep 6,912 Posts Drives: 2022 Dravit G80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (12)	you made out like a champ on your trade in! __________________ 2022 Dravit/Fiona M3cx - Dinan midpipe w/VC, NW Carbonhaus CF, AST Springs, FC Spacers...more to come! 2016 Indi F80 M3 - SMB\|Amaro \| Mode Carbon \| ESS \| Akra EVO \| KW HAS...SOLD 2012 MR e92 M3 DCT, ESS SC, Brembo BBK, BBS FI... GONE but not forgotten! 2008 AW e92 M3 6MT, ESS SC, BBS LM's...SOLD!
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boogie1 Private First Class 16 Rep 123 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dallas iTrader: (0)	ya good deal on trade, my e92 was 74,500 new 2011 i got trade estimate other day 35k.i declined and i put it on craigslist and it sold for 42k by end of week. i know sounds crazy but i think I'm going to buy from another dealer since they lowballed me, or lowball them on an offer.
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Sir Loin M3AT LOVER 322 Rep 1,853 Posts Drives: Silverstone F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Congrats! How do you like the black wheels? What options do you have? Also, would you please click the link below to go to the options and packages survey thread and submit a survey entry for your new M3? Thanks. http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=999667 __________________ 2015 F80 M3 \| SSII ext SO int \| M-DCT \| 19" Black Wheels
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zsx_m Rasp Addict 97 Rep 281 Posts Drives: Moonstone M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (2)	You definitely killed on the trade, as you said this was meant to be! Enjoy the car
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///M ARMY Brigadier General 1002 Rep 3,051 Posts Drives: F90 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cali iTrader: (2)	Nice!!! __________________ 2022 RAM TRX 2021 Ford Bronco 2022 BMW M3
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Suave Major 287 Rep 1,449 Posts Drives: GT4 and M2 in progress Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0)	AW F80 is a great Choice! Naturally I am partial since it's also my car but the M3 just looks stunning. Enjoy! __________________ 201X ???? Coming soon 2015 F80 M3 AW/SO - Going Going Gone!
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Stevens21234 Lieutenant 114 Rep 524 Posts Drives: F80 + 991.1 GT3 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	I would have waited longer to get more for the trade in car in craigslist sale.
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K20A2_S Private First Class 3 Rep 128 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 Austin Yellow Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Was this the white on on 1960 @ 45 at BMW North of Houston? I saw it two weeks ago when I put my ED order in, looks beautiful. It actually has me thinking about going AW on my order vs the Austin Yellow I've spec'd out. I have another week or two to change it. September 29th ED pickup for me Longest 10 weeks of my life coming up....lol....
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