Bought My First M3!

Cabrio330 · Sun, Jan-17-2010, 02:32:15 PM

Just purchased a 2003 M3 convertible, carbon black/black, 6-speed, 19" wheels and wanted to make my first post as an M3 owner!

Car came with 25,500 miles and I paid $22,500. I searched intently for 3 weeks and this was by far the best deal I could find. If you agree, please reply. If you don't agree, don't rain on my parade!

I flew to Kansas City to buy the car from a BMW dealer and drove it straight back to Atlanta (12 hours). This is my 3rd E46 - 2002 330cic TiAg/Grey Step, then a 2004 330i ZHP TiAg/Grey 6-speed (getting ready to sell this car, will post on E46Fanatics.com when done prepping). Yes, I was determined that my M3 would NOT be TiAg or grey!!

Still working on my mod list, but here are the top items so far, that I will be researching (already started) and asking about here:

- Add ZHP shift knob and then consider an SSK (the stock shifter in the ZHP is really superior, as most of you know!)
- Get a hard top
- Add satellite radio and bluetooth (already has OEM Ipod connector)
- Replace or repaint interior trim (has original dark plastic trim that has a few nicks)
- Add lumbar support (I am 47 after all)
- CSL wheels

I am sure I will find other stuff along the way! No pics because the car is dirty from the drive, but it is totally stock now anyway.

See you around!

RBC44 · Sun, Jan-17-2010, 02:41:08 PM

Congrats on the new purchase. Enjoy it! If you are getting a SSK, look into the AutoSolutions SSK. In my opinion it is the best, although a pain to install. Hardtop is also great, but you will have to be patient to find one for sale in your area.

rams7492 · Sun, Jan-17-2010, 02:56:33 PM

Congrats and welcome. Heres to many happy and exiting miles as a ///M driver

Chanman · Sun, Jan-17-2010, 03:04:49 PM

Picssssss!!!

will8624 · Sun, Jan-17-2010, 03:06:02 PM

Congrats! always nice to see more M3's in the area! Keep us posted with the mods and pics!

Jeff M3 · Sun, Jan-17-2010, 03:13:02 PM

congratz and 22k from a dealer with low miles IMO is a great deal!

JAF3 · Sun, Jan-17-2010, 03:19:44 PM

Congrats man...

Carbon Black is sexy.

RonW · Sun, Jan-17-2010, 03:30:00 PM

You stole it!

roobe16 · Sun, Jan-17-2010, 03:34:25 PM

Congrats

if you're happy with the price then it was a good deal.

Sun, Jan-17-2010, 02:32:15 PM	#1
Cabrio330 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 40 Reputation: 0 Location: Alpharetta, GA	Bought My First M3! Just purchased a 2003 M3 convertible, carbon black/black, 6-speed, 19" wheels and wanted to make my first post as an M3 owner! Car came with 25,500 miles and I paid $22,500. I searched intently for 3 weeks and this was by far the best deal I could find. If you agree, please reply. If you don't agree, don't rain on my parade! I flew to Kansas City to buy the car from a BMW dealer and drove it straight back to Atlanta (12 hours). This is my 3rd E46 - 2002 330cic TiAg/Grey Step, then a 2004 330i ZHP TiAg/Grey 6-speed (getting ready to sell this car, will post on E46Fanatics.com when done prepping). Yes, I was determined that my M3 would NOT be TiAg or grey!! Still working on my mod list, but here are the top items so far, that I will be researching (already started) and asking about here: - Add ZHP shift knob and then consider an SSK (the stock shifter in the ZHP is really superior, as most of you know!) - Get a hard top - Add satellite radio and bluetooth (already has OEM Ipod connector) - Replace or repaint interior trim (has original dark plastic trim that has a few nicks) - Add lumbar support (I am 47 after all) - CSL wheels I am sure I will find other stuff along the way! No pics because the car is dirty from the drive, but it is totally stock now anyway. See you around!

Sun, Jan-17-2010, 02:41:08 PM	#2
RBC44 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,419 Reputation: 0 Location: Maplewood	Congrats on the new purchase. Enjoy it! If you are getting a SSK, look into the AutoSolutions SSK. In my opinion it is the best, although a pain to install. Hardtop is also great, but you will have to be patient to find one for sale in your area. __________________ [SIG PIC] "Equal Justice Under Law" Mods: BMW Motorsport 4.10 Diff (REM Polished); Euro Headers/Cats; Stainless Steel Brake Lines; Mason Engineering GSP Clutch Pedal; Dinan Muffler; RAC 63 18" Wheels (silver) w/ Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires; AutoSolutions SSK (30% throw); CPI Rasp Terminator; Koni Yellow Shocks; Hotchkis Sway Bars; CDV Delete; Streamline Panel Filter; Stainless Steel Shift Knob and Ebrake Handle; Tekarbon 1/2CF CSL Style Diffuser; Dice Silverline Ipod Integration Kit; BeemerEvolution IR Dash Gauge Rings; Micro Antenna; M Trunk Mat; Stealth Bulbs; Eurotray; Eurowise Billet S54 Dipstick; Hardtop; Vert. Windblocker; LeatherZ Spare Tire Kit; Body Colored Reflectors; Venture Shield Clear Bra; Keyhole Delete.

Sun, Jan-17-2010, 02:56:33 PM	#3
rams7492 ///raM3ay Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 63 Reputation: 0 Location: Greenock	Congrats and welcome. Heres to many happy and exiting miles as a ///M driver __________________ *IF IN DOUBT, FLAT OUT* (Colin Mcrae) 03' SMG Topaz Blue/Gray. HSD coilovers, BBS GT rims, Brembo 370mm light weight discs c/w 4 pot calipers front and rear. Predator orion V2 angel eyes, HID projector fogs, Depo smoked indicators and side repeaters c/w chrome bulbs, OEM LED rear lights. Ordered; Evolve carbon fibre airbox and Alpha N remap http://www.vimeo.com/13581747

Sun, Jan-17-2010, 03:13:02 PM	#6
Jeff M3 Super User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,985 Reputation: 0 Location: SoCal, Newport Beach	congratz and 22k from a dealer with low miles IMO is a great deal! __________________ MODS: Some csl stuff, some stoptech stuff, some black stuff, and an intake plus a loud exhaust

Sun, Jan-17-2010, 03:34:25 PM	#9
roobe16 Certified Naysayer Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4,653 Reputation: 0 Location: ☻ £ Town ☻	Congrats if you're happy with the price then it was a good deal. __________________

Sun, Jan-17-2010, 03:04:49 PM	#4
Chanman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 243 Reputation: 0	Picssssss!!!

Sun, Jan-17-2010, 03:06:02 PM	#5
will8624 Fast Lane Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 313 Reputation: 0	Congrats! always nice to see more M3's in the area! Keep us posted with the mods and pics!

Sun, Jan-17-2010, 03:19:44 PM	#7
JAF3 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 166 Reputation: 0 Location: Long Island, NY	Congrats man... Carbon Black is sexy.

Sun, Jan-17-2010, 03:30:00 PM	#8
RonW Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 65 Reputation: 0	You stole it!

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