20th Anniversary/San Marino M3 EuroDelivery NEW PICS LAST PAGE

M2PDX · 11-10-2015, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BGR

At first I thought you wore the same outfit 20 years later but alas.

Haha. I actually have the same jacket, and threatened to wear it, but my girlfriend put an end to that plan!!!

M2PDX · 11-10-2015, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BGR

Also, curious to hear your thoughts on the F80 vs the other BMWs you've owned. Everyone has their own opinion, and I'm trying to gather as many as I can before making a decision on the M2, F80, or keeping my e92 M3.

Well, I am not an expert, but I loved the E36. I realize that by today's standards, it is a bit slow and pretty darn basic. But I'd still like to have one as a 2nd car in the garage. The E46 was much more refined and powerful, but a little peaky. The F8X is by far my favorite, although I only have 8 days of experience with it so far. Love the motor, the handling, the steering (which has been panned by professional journalists) and the sound (which seems to be on everyone's mind). And I just love the way the 4 door looks. Very hunkered down and aggressive!

I test drove several E92s, and I loved the sound, but again, the power seemed up pretty high in the rev zone. Coming from V8 Mustangs, I have always liked low end torque, so this new model fits that to a T!

Really, you can't go wrong with any of the Ms. They all are wonderful, and have their own character, strengths and charm. The strength of the "M3" brand is that they've been able to bring something new to the table with every successive generation. Each one was and is special.

SEXY-BEAST · 11-10-2015, 02:57 AM

Congrats and well done!

Nomana · 11-10-2015, 03:40 AM

Nice trip nice ride nice guys, what else we want more.

M3 Adjuster · 11-10-2015, 08:23 AM

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I am at a loss for words. Simply Fantastic Post.

Ever since joining bimmerpost, I see all these ED trips and I am nothing short of amazed by all the write-ups, experiences and advice.

I have told my gf numerous times how I really want to do something like this.

This write up sealed the deal further. I wish I could "like" it more than once.

I also regret not doing my M in ED. Couple years will be my goal.

Yes, there is nothing like it. And part of the fun is the planning process. Bimmerpost has so much great information and gives you so many great options. Take your girlfriend. I guarantee you she'll love you 10X more once you go.

+1

ED could have saved my marriage had I managed to do it sooner ! I bet that direct quote doesn't show up much on the web very often!!

After 17 years of owning an E30M3, I took my daughter and my wife on the trip to purchase my 1M. My wife at that time had never been a fan of BMWs all 14 years we were married. We had a great time and she loved the welt and Germany, after previously having " no desire to go overseas".

Since that trip she has purchased FOUR (E46) BMWs! We are no longer together , but had we taken a trip like this earlier, then perhaps I wouldn't have had to endure years of her telling me That I loved my car more than her. Of course , now she's in love with a carbon black E46 M3. Well, maybe she was right

W/// · 11-10-2015, 08:26 AM

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Great cars! I will definitely find one at some point. It's hard to find them in decent shape for a good price.

I found mine 10-15 miles from my place, in a color that I wanted the most (Techno Violet). I couldn't believe my luck when the car popped up on Facebook, of all places. Was also owned by a CCA member. Needless to say, I fell in love with it and have been super happy with it for the past year and a half. It's an ongoing project though!

Heraklitus · 11-10-2015, 08:38 AM

I think I've decided this is my favorite BMW color. Damn I wish I my 235 had this.

ausfahrt · 11-10-2015, 09:30 AM

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I have the Ausfarht coffee cup...

I have the Ausfahrt name!!! I used to live in Germany! The joke was it's the biggest city in Germany!

gongtowjai · 11-10-2015, 10:49 AM

Beautiful color...Prague & Salzburg (Linz & Vienna too) brings back memories of my 2012 trip there...

M2PDX · 11-10-2015, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by gongtowjai

Beautiful color...Prague & Salzburg (Linz & Vienna too) brings back memories of my 2012 trip there...

We originally were planning on Vienna, which is one of my favorite cities. But the stories of the border chaos and influx of migrants was concerning, so we stayed further west. But Vienna is beautiful.

M2PDX · 11-10-2015, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

+1

ED could have saved my marriage had I managed to do it sooner ! I bet that direct quote doesn't show up much on the web very often!!

After 17 years of owning an E30M3, I took my daughter and my wife on the trip to purchase my 1M. My wife at that time had never been a fan of BMWs all 14 years we were married. We had a great time and she loved the welt and Germany, after previously having " no desire to go overseas".

Since that trip she has purchased FOUR (E46) BMWs! We are no longer together , but had we taken a trip like this earlier, then perhaps I wouldn't have had to endure years of her telling me That I loved my car more than her. Of course , now she's in love with a carbon black E46 M3. Well, maybe she was right

Hmmm....well I will just point out that if you had a 1988 M3 you SHOULD have loved it a lot, and maybe more than your wife! Awesome car!!!!

M3 Adjuster · 11-10-2015, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mustangquadcam

Hmmm....well I will just point out that if you had a 1988 M3 you SHOULD have loved it a lot, and maybe more than your wife! Awesome car!!!!

I owned a 1991... November 1990 production... 1 month from the end of the line .. in Diamond Black... so it was indeed fantastic!

Love your color choice by the way... Absolutely one of the best colors available !

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haha.

The wife has been an"EX" for a while now. But the girlfriend IS awesome!

Same here! and I am also trying to go back for Euro Delivery.. it's been 4 years and I was planning on the M2 but now may have to maybe get the girffriend a car (she covets the 435 gran coupe) or perhaps pick up an X1 because I love my 1M too much right now!

Diver · 11-10-2015, 02:04 PM

Nice color for the M3, enjoyed the story and pics.

M2PDX · 11-10-2015, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

I owned a 1991... November 1990 production... 1 month from the end of the line .. in Diamond Black... so it was indeed fantastic!

Love your color choice by the way... Absolutely one of the best colors available !

Same here! and I am also trying to go back for Euro Delivery.. it's been 4 years and I was planning on the M2 but now may have to maybe get the girffriend a car (she covets the 435 gran coupe) or perhaps pick up an X1 because I love my 1M too much right now!

I saw a Gran Coupe at the auto show. It surprised me. In person it looks pretty darn cool!

M2PDX · 11-10-2015, 04:00 PM

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50 pts for your 5x8 portraits of your first ED. that is SO bad ass!

In response to a couple of requests for more pics, here's some oldies but goodies.

The Mustang I referred to in the beginning (get a look at those wheels! LOL), a couple more shots from the trip including a Yellow convertible from the delivery center, a prior (and very cool) 1985 SVO Turbo Mustang, the 328is after I added a rear wing, and my first German Car (77 Rabbit) with front "performance" air dam. haha.

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vladberca · 11-10-2015, 05:15 PM

Awesome trip and write up!
Congrats and thanks for sharing 😊
On the other hand you can use your mobile phone as a nav system, there are some good free apps for this!
They always give you the fastest way!

Wills2 · 11-10-2015, 05:17 PM

I love the way you US guys plan and execute these trips, lovely car as well!

M2PDX · 11-10-2015, 06:50 PM

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I love the way you US guys plan and execute these trips, lovely car as well!

Good point! I probably went through 12 different possible routes, looked at several dozen hotels, checked out reviews of numerous restaurants, and read every ED Bimmerpost article I could find. It's a difficult to find the time off from work and the $ to get to Europe, so when we go, it takes a lot of advanced planning. That's why the BMW ED program is so cool. It is an incentive to take the time to go overseas!

auggiem3 · 11-10-2015, 07:39 PM

Awesome! Love the history and the story - congrats.

M2PDX · 11-10-2015, 07:56 PM

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Awesome! Love the history and the story - congrats.

I lived in DC when I did the first EuroD. The car prowled the streets around 4th and I SW for a year or two before moving out to Alexandria off of Route 1.

It was a great time. I love that area!

r3dbimmer89 · 11-10-2015, 08:23 PM

Epic trip. I loved the 20th anniversary part of it all. San Marino Blue is a great color choice and I'm sure people were gawking over the color just as much as the car. It's Rare to see a color so bold in Europe.

classyfast · 11-10-2015, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BGR

At first I thought you wore the same outfit 20 years later but alas.

Haha. I actually have the same jacket, and threatened to wear it, but my girlfriend put an end to that plan!!!

Lol I figured, was just hoping for you to be super badass!! Lol. Recently married, expecting our first......even though I already had a ton of m3's from e36 up (current 335 and x3) you give me hope for the future!!! Lol

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Nomana Lieutenant Colonel 1485 Rep 1,638 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SN iTrader: (0)	Nice trip nice ride nice guys, what else we want more.
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gongtowjai I'll Kung Fu Panda your ass 106 Rep 2,100 Posts Drives: '16 F30 XDrive Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Queens iTrader: (0)	Beautiful color...Prague & Salzburg (Linz & Vienna too) brings back memories of my 2012 trip there... __________________ '16 F30 340 XDrive - AW-Lighting & Track Packages. The FIRST drive was awesome....
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Diver Brigadier General 506 Rep 3,445 Posts Drives: Black '12 135i - Sold Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Nice color for the M3, enjoyed the story and pics. __________________ See my photography at http://ronscubadiver.wordpress.com
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vladberca Major General 778 Rep 5,567 Posts Drives: '18 octavia 2.0 tdi dsg Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Craiova iTrader: (0)	Awesome trip and write up! Congrats and thanks for sharing 😊 On the other hand you can use your mobile phone as a nav system, there are some good free apps for this! They always give you the fastest way!
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auggiem3 Captain 298 Rep 940 Posts Drives: F87 M2C & E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (1)	Awesome! Love the history and the story - congrats.
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r3dbimmer89 Major 334 Rep 1,269 Posts Drives: P-Car Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Epic trip. I loved the 20th anniversary part of it all. San Marino Blue is a great color choice and I'm sure people were gawking over the color just as much as the car. It's Rare to see a color so bold in Europe. __________________ Past: BMW (22 G20 M340i, 15 F80 ///M3, 12 E92 335i, 08 E90 335i, 02 E46 325i) Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, VW, Lexus Present: 24 992 C2
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