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mystic sport
16-12-2007, 08:36 PM
So at 9:15 yesterday morning it was my wife who picked up her new X3 2.0d SE. A very nice car that is hugely practical for us as a family, IMHO has handsome looks and is a car I have been genuinely looking forward to getting. It is silver grey with anthracite cloth, very important as she is a veggie. Has a manual box, very important as we both prefer a manual car and so far she is thoroughly enjoying the whole SAV thing.

Here it is at the dealers as we are about to drive off. The gent in the suit is Tim, our salesman. He has supplied me around 5 or 6 cars now and has become a friend as much as a BMW salesman.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j303/330paul/X3/tdtc1.jpg

Just 11 miles on the clock
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j303/330paul/X3/tdtc2.jpg

And then at 11:30 it was my turn. I found this a much less personal experiance than when we got Kerrys car (different dealer). Maybe it is because we have known Tim since he supplied my first BMW back in 1999 but I just didn't feel that they gave me any time or indeed cared about me buying the car from them. Nevermind, the car is awesome, feels brand new and goes like a train :D .

Here she is waiting for me.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j303/330paul/newm3/tdtc3.jpg

And here they are, both together at their new home. The boxes in front of the M3 contained a few mods that went on immediately, set of projector indicators, colour coded grills and the CSL diffuser.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j303/330paul/newm3/tdtc4.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j303/330paul/newm3/tdtc5.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j303/330paul/newm3/tdtc7.jpg

And a shot of the M3 at the maidstone meet wearing its freshly painted grills and projectors. Need to fit the hamann air duct things and then get it lowered, fit the BBK and also the ACS exhaust ;) .
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j303/330paul/newm3/tdtc6.jpg

The X3 is now tucked away in its garage and I 'may' get my first drive but I daresay that my wife won't be giving the keys up just yet :p .
Moe
16-12-2007, 08:44 PM
You keeping the 19's then they would look good dropped and with spacers:D
arkenphel
16-12-2007, 08:57 PM
Back to the M'X'3 look again, eh paul?:p Drop it like it's HOT, bro. Cos that silver grey car of your is DAMMMN hot!

(not like I'm biased or anything):D
Black Sabbath
16-12-2007, 09:42 PM
Congrats to you both enjoy the new experiences :)
BigFas
16-12-2007, 09:59 PM
Congrats dude, both awesome cars. Now get the shite colour coded out of the x3! It would look awesome with all the black trim body coloured. Get your rattle can ready!
peppernick
17-12-2007, 12:05 AM
Congrats Paul :cool:

Lovely cars.

Keep the 19"s on the car ;)
mystic sport
17-12-2007, 07:34 AM
Congrats dude, both awesome cars. Now get the shite colour coded out of the x3! It would look awesome with all the black trim body coloured. Get your rattle can ready!

Haha, I am going to maybe start looking for the sport kit on ebay in the new year but I'll be damned if she will give me the keys to the car. I have only driven it out of the garage and that is it. She is a little protective of the car :p .


Congrats Paul :cool:

Lovely cars.

Keep the 19"s on the car ;)

I am bowing to peer pressure and it looks like the 19s are staying, albeit in a different form. Need to sell a few things as I am officially banned from purchasing anything :( . So, I just need to sell anything that isn't bolted down!!!
Nickleback
17-12-2007, 07:53 AM
Congrats on the purchases Paul, good call & I'm sure your going to enjoy both :D
What's this about the 19" you traitor - sorry poser !;)
Doc Matt
17-12-2007, 08:00 AM
OOh, jealous neighbours. Christmas has come a little early for you both then.

11 Miles :eek: I've nver had a brand new car before. Lowest miles was my current M3 at 1100. :)
mystic sport
17-12-2007, 08:40 AM
What's this about the 19" you traitor - sorry poser !;)

I know, my head is currently hanging in shame :o .

Anyone wanna buy some 18" OEM (black wheels) with four brand new falken fk452s :p .
mike 318is
17-12-2007, 09:36 AM
congrats on the new cars, not keen on the x3 though
Raj
17-12-2007, 11:38 AM
Big congrats to you both. Both are very sweet rides. I do like the X3 and would definitely consider one myself.


And here they are, both together at their new home. The boxes in front of the M3 contained a few mods that went on immediately, set of projector indicators, colour coded grills and the CSL diffuser.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j303/330paul/newm3/tdtc4.jpg


I just can't believe that there was a CSL diffuser in one of those boxes....:p
Vin
17-12-2007, 01:10 PM
nice feeling picking up a new car. you get that times 2 on the same day.

think the M3 deserves the off street parking, lol
XKaLiBaR
17-12-2007, 01:22 PM
think the M3 deserves the off street parking, lol

yes, i was just thinking. how dare she take the garage?
mystic sport
17-12-2007, 02:03 PM
yes, i was just thinking. how dare she take the garage?

We live in a quiet cul-de-sac in a quiet little village so I am not worried about the M3 being outside. The X3 is better prepared to get to my garage. It is at the rear of the house and we have a private driveway next to the house to get to it but it is damn steep (we live in a bit of valley). The M3 can do it but does protest a little - particularly when lowered :p .
huzi7
17-12-2007, 02:12 PM
Congrats mate
Black_Ti
17-12-2007, 04:42 PM
Congrats.

still not overly keen on the X3 though.
DaveD
17-12-2007, 04:59 PM
Congrats on the purchases.

Is that an oem CSL diffuser ?
MistaSmiff
17-12-2007, 06:42 PM
Well done chap, that shade of grey is definately my favourite colour at the moment in any car :cool:
Blaze1235
17-12-2007, 08:47 PM
that CSL diffuser looks the stones.

gotta get one....:D
AM13REZ
17-12-2007, 09:18 PM
both cars look very nice

im likeing that colour at the moment!

keep the 19"s on the M3