Picked up a mineral white F80 M3 and can't sleep!

DreF80///M3 · 06-20-2014, 03:31 AM

I had been planning to get an f80 since the initial specs were released. In April I attempted to negotiate with every dealership in my area and none would budge on msrp. After convincing myself to pay msrp I contacted the 3 local dealerships and got the same story....

"We have no allocations, we don't know when we will be given more, it doesn't look like you'll be able to take delivery until the end of the year"

I was ready to just pick something else up in the interim until I was contacted yesterday by a sales associate. This was the first dealership I contacted on my search. They left a bad taste in my mouth with marking up the money factor on top of not budging on MSRP. She said we received a customers car in and their financing fell through, would you like to check it out?

I asked the specs and it included the DCT, executive package, and lighting package, none of which I would have ordered if it was my build. Nevertheless, I left work to check it out since it was the first M3 in my area. Once I arrived the SA asked if I wanted to drive it. I'm 100% sure she knew what she was doing.

Long story short, I now have a mineral white f80 sitting in my driveway and I'm having trouble sleeping because of the excitement. I ended up paying msrp, but did get to use the $1000 un4gettable test drive rebate. What makes it even better is that one of the other dealerships contacted me about an allocation and I was able to tell them that not only do I not want it, but that I'm taking delivery today. He didn't believe me at first because all of his cars are still at the port waiting to be released.

I traded in a 335is and the first thing I noticed is the improved suspension and overall rigidity of the M car. Just 1180 more miles to go and I will get to drive her how she is meant to be driven. I can't wait! Here are a couple pics. They are crappy cell pics, but that's all I had at the time.

filip75 · 06-20-2014, 03:33 AM

Very nice. Enjoy it

lve2xlr8 · 06-20-2014, 03:38 AM

Great color

DreF80///M3 · 06-20-2014, 03:58 AM

Thanks guys. Think I may go for a drive!

M3Power79 · 06-20-2014, 04:21 AM

congrats and keep us posted of your impressions.

MpowerLex · 06-20-2014, 05:30 AM

Great color combo! Enjoy it

dawgdog · 06-20-2014, 06:16 AM

Get the not sleeping thing. First happened to me the night before picking up my e46 M3. Car is stunning!

GOLFFRR · 06-20-2014, 06:17 AM

sweet, congrats!

Kief · 06-20-2014, 06:31 AM

I'm going from a 335is to an M4 next week in Germany and I'm curious about more of your impressions coming from a 335is (i.e., sound, DCT, suspension--passive or active?)

Raja Ventureshield · 06-20-2014, 06:37 AM

awesome story

M4 OSU · 06-20-2014, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Kief

I'm going from a 335is to an M4 next week in Germany and I'm curious about more of your impressions coming from a 335is (i.e., sound, DCT, suspension--passive or active?)

I'm doing the same, sold my 335is last month and am picking up my M4 next Tuesday at the Welt. Love to hear the comparisons.

Money2536 · 06-20-2014, 06:57 AM

Nice man! Congrats! Let me know if you want to take a road trip up to The Villages to do a full detail on that bad boy. I just got some new Auto Finesse Desire that I've been waiting to test out.

Kief · 06-20-2014, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M4 OSU

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kief

I'm going from a 335is to an M4 next week in Germany and I'm curious about more of your impressions coming from a 335is (i.e., sound, DCT, suspension--passive or active?)

I'm doing the same, sold my 335is last month and am picking up my M4 next Tuesday at the Welt. Love to hear the comparisons.

Looks like you too aren't part of the "ED Group." I p/u Thurs. What are your plans?

jc05e46m3 · 06-20-2014, 07:11 AM

Congrats. You should have those miles knocked out by Sunday night.

M4 OSU · 06-20-2014, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kief

Looks like you too aren't part of the "ED Group." I p/u Thurs. What are your plans?

Garmish on Tuesday, Interlaken for next 4 days, back to Munich. I picked the car, other half got to pick the itinerary. Will do day trips out of Interlaken. Can't wait to drive this M4. What are your plans?

Kief · 06-20-2014, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M4 OSU

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kief

Looks like you too aren't part of the "ED Group." I p/u Thurs. What are your plans?

Garmish on Tuesday, Interlaken for next 4 days, back to Munich. I picked the car, other half got to pick the itinerary. Will do day trips out of Interlaken. Can't wait to drive this M4. What are your plans?

I here you about the other half!
I'll PM you. I don't want to jack the OPs Thread

IMrMark · 06-20-2014, 07:55 AM

Awesome! Congrats sir. Enjoy it

jim101 · 06-20-2014, 08:20 AM

Nice...congrats!

SteveSpy · 06-20-2014, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dre335is

I had been planning to get an f80 since the initial specs were released. In April I attempted to negotiate with every dealership in my area and none would budge on msrp. After convincing myself to pay msrp I contacted the 3 local dealerships and got the same story....

"We have no allocations, we don't know when we will be given more, it doesn't look like you'll be able to take delivery until the end of the year"

I was ready to just pick something else up in the interim until I was contacted yesterday by a sales associate. This was the first dealership I contacted on my search. They left a bad taste in my mouth with marking up the money factor on top of not budging on MSRP. She said we received a customers car in and their financing fell through, would you like to check it out?

I asked the specs and it included the DCT, executive package, and lighting package, none of which I would have ordered if it was my build. Nevertheless, I left work to check it out since it was the first M3 in my area. Once I arrived the SA asked if I wanted to drive it. I'm 100% sure she knew what she was doing.

Long story short, I now have a mineral white f80 sitting in my driveway and I'm having trouble sleeping because of the excitement. I ended up paying msrp, but did get to use the $1000 un4gettable test drive rebate. What makes it even better is that one of the other dealerships contacted me about an allocation and I was able to tell them that not only do I not want it, but that I'm taking delivery today. He didn't believe me at first because all of his cars are still at the port waiting to be released.

I traded in a 335is and the first thing I noticed is the improved suspension and overall rigidity of the M car. Just 1180 more miles to go and I will get to drive her how she is meant to be driven. I can't wait! Here are a couple pics. They are crappy cell pics, but that's all I had at the time.

I think it's time to change your screen name my friend... You are no longer Dre335is, you are now DreM3!!!!!!!!!! Congrats!

kriegs · 06-20-2014, 08:39 AM

Well done! Enjoy

Brosef · 06-20-2014, 08:59 AM

good story. why sleep when you could be out pounding the pavement and breaking her in.

btw, time to update your profile.

J_F82 · 06-20-2014, 10:36 AM

Congrats! What a great car!

06-20-2014, 03:31 AM	#1
DreF80///M3 Private 11 Rep 76 Posts Drives: BMW M3 (F80) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Picked up a mineral white F80 M3 and can't sleep! I had been planning to get an f80 since the initial specs were released. In April I attempted to negotiate with every dealership in my area and none would budge on msrp. After convincing myself to pay msrp I contacted the 3 local dealerships and got the same story.... "We have no allocations, we don't know when we will be given more, it doesn't look like you'll be able to take delivery until the end of the year" I was ready to just pick something else up in the interim until I was contacted yesterday by a sales associate. This was the first dealership I contacted on my search. They left a bad taste in my mouth with marking up the money factor on top of not budging on MSRP. She said we received a customers car in and their financing fell through, would you like to check it out? I asked the specs and it included the DCT, executive package, and lighting package, none of which I would have ordered if it was my build. Nevertheless, I left work to check it out since it was the first M3 in my area. Once I arrived the SA asked if I wanted to drive it. I'm 100% sure she knew what she was doing. Long story short, I now have a mineral white f80 sitting in my driveway and I'm having trouble sleeping because of the excitement. I ended up paying msrp, but did get to use the $1000 un4gettable test drive rebate. What makes it even better is that one of the other dealerships contacted me about an allocation and I was able to tell them that not only do I not want it, but that I'm taking delivery today. He didn't believe me at first because all of his cars are still at the port waiting to be released. I traded in a 335is and the first thing I noticed is the improved suspension and overall rigidity of the M car. Just 1180 more miles to go and I will get to drive her how she is meant to be driven. I can't wait! Here are a couple pics. They are crappy cell pics, but that's all I had at the time. Last edited by DreF80///M3; 06-20-2014 at 03:45 AM..
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