New 2018 M3 and new forum member

steve1980 · 01-04-2018, 08:33 AM

Good morning to all. Tuesday I traded in my 15' m235i and came home with a 2018 silverstone metallic m3 with competition package, exec, and driver assistance. This is a dream for me as I have always wanted to make the leap to the M division, long before I ever had my first BMW. I've only had one evening driving the car so I haven't managed to take any quality pics yet, or an extensive drive for that matter. Today we have snow in NY so as soon as it all clears up I will be posting some pics, as well as some good long drives and impressions. Just wanted to introduce myself on the forum. HAve a great day people.

Update 1/19:

Sorry for the long delay my fellow members. Between having the flu and the terrible weather we have had in NY the last few weeks, it took longer than usual to get her clean and ready for some pics. These are ehh iphone pics but I'm on the forums long enough to know I must post something or else it didn't happen lol. Here are a few parking lot pics while I ran around getting my meds.

GERMAN M3 · 01-04-2018, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by steve1980

Good morning to all. Tuesday I traded in my 15' m235i and came home with a 2018 silverstone metallic m3 with competition package, exec, and driver assistance. This is a dream for me as I have always wanted to make the leap to the M division, long before I ever had my first BMW. I've only had one evening driving the car so I haven't managed to take any quality pics yet, or an extensive drive for that matter. Today we have snow in NY so as soon as it all clears up I will be posting some pics, as well as some good long drives and impressions. Just wanted to introduce myself on the forum. HAve a great day people.

Congrats Steve! Looking forward to the pics. Grayson is doing a number on the Eastern seaboard.

wdskukm3 · 01-04-2018, 09:32 AM

Congrats and welcome. You made a great choice with the silverstone F80

zamboni · 01-04-2018, 10:03 AM

Congrat welcome to the M family.

CPB · 01-04-2018, 10:32 AM

Congrats Steve! I like your enthusiasm.

Also recently added a Silverstone M3. Am impressed so far.

knepsterd · 01-04-2018, 10:49 AM

I too am coming out of a 2015 M235 and am a proud owner of 2018 BMS , DCT, non-ZCP, exec, 19 inch, DAP, BS, Apple Play. Have added an aggressive CF 3 fin diffuser and CF rear bumper spoilers. Also the blacked out IND side light marker replacements. Sitting on a CF trunk spoiler, too cold to install at this point. Will look at front CF lip late spring. Live in Nassau County, welcome.
On performance snows for season, 265 back 255 front, Blizzaks, no issues so far last 30 days. Today NO WAY, warming in garage.

steve1980 · 01-04-2018, 11:37 AM

Thank you all. I am really stoked about this being in my driveway, and of course being mine too

. I've asked my co worker to pinch me twice the day I picked it up and the day after also just to assure me I'm not still asleep here. The m track day at Monticello I did this summer was all I needed to ensure that I had to make this move. Excited isn't the word. Thanks for chiming in with your congrats guys. Stay warm out there.

mrmoua2u · 01-04-2018, 11:40 AM

Welcome to the family. Funny how the M track convince you cause it was the same for me too. Enjoy.

ARM3D · 01-04-2018, 12:25 PM

Welcome and congrats. Enjoy the car!

CHE///MIST3 · 01-04-2018, 02:13 PM

Congrats! Looking forward to some photos also !

A few weeks ago I did a quick walk around of a 2018 M3 with all the specs you just mentioned.....I couldn't stop thinking about it for days.

GM

antdizzle · 01-04-2018, 04:22 PM

Congrats man! You'll love it man. That's an awesome color.

dkhm3 · 01-04-2018, 04:28 PM

nice, congrats!

bmw does a great job marketing its vehicles on track days and events. Sounds like you had a great time with a M3 WOT and not some dinky little test drive.

it's a great car, have fun!

BMWjunkie · 01-04-2018, 04:57 PM

If your co-worker isn't a dude with a good sense of humor be ready for a call from HR!

( now back to normal, useful programming)

Congrats on the new ///M!

F80Dreamer · 01-04-2018, 05:10 PM

Congrats, can't wait to see pics...love that color!!

jmg · 01-04-2018, 07:44 PM

Congrats and welcome!!! Wait until you open her up!

harperium · 01-05-2018, 10:33 AM

Congrats! If you could post your thoughts on ride quality coming from your m235i it would be helpful.

Some complain the highway experience in the M3/4 is too noisy and harsh?

My next car in 2020 will probably the (new) M3, but it would need to be great on long road trips or my wife will be whining every mile.

Habber · 01-05-2018, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by harperium

Congrats! If you could post your thoughts on ride quality coming from your m235i it would be helpful.

Some complain the highway experience in the M3/4 is too noisy and harsh?

My next car in 2020 will probably the (new) M3, but it would need to be great on long road trips or my wife will be whining every mile.

There's always the roof rack option....

Jim B · 01-05-2018, 11:12 AM

Topdwnz · 01-05-2018, 04:17 PM

Congrats Steve, I picked mine up at the end of October and still can't believe it's mine. Wherever I park it, I still have to turn around and look at her while I'm walking away.

Just a thought ...Living up in NY, you probably ought to think about getting a winter set of wheels if this is going to be a DD.

HoldenMI · 01-05-2018, 06:02 PM

Congrats. Got my new MG M3 in November. 6mt or DCT?

uniqueMR · 01-05-2018, 06:29 PM

Congrats. Welcome to M World

steve1980 · 01-05-2018, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoldenMI

Congrats. Got my new MG M3 in November. 6mt or DCT?

Thank you and congrats to you on yours as well. It’s a DCT.

01-04-2018, 08:33 AM	#1
steve1980 Private 61 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 18' F80 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: brooklyn iTrader: (0)	New 2018 M3 and new forum member Good morning to all. Tuesday I traded in my 15' m235i and came home with a 2018 silverstone metallic m3 with competition package, exec, and driver assistance. This is a dream for me as I have always wanted to make the leap to the M division, long before I ever had my first BMW. I've only had one evening driving the car so I haven't managed to take any quality pics yet, or an extensive drive for that matter. Today we have snow in NY so as soon as it all clears up I will be posting some pics, as well as some good long drives and impressions. Just wanted to introduce myself on the forum. HAve a great day people. Update 1/19: Sorry for the long delay my fellow members. Between having the flu and the terrible weather we have had in NY the last few weeks, it took longer than usual to get her clean and ready for some pics. These are ehh iphone pics but I'm on the forums long enough to know I must post something or else it didn't happen lol. Here are a few parking lot pics while I ran around getting my meds. Attached Images
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knepsterd Major 377 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 BSM Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	I too am coming out of a 2015 M235 and am a proud owner of 2018 BMS , DCT, non-ZCP, exec, 19 inch, DAP, BS, Apple Play. Have added an aggressive CF 3 fin diffuser and CF rear bumper spoilers. Also the blacked out IND side light marker replacements. Sitting on a CF trunk spoiler, too cold to install at this point. Will look at front CF lip late spring. Live in Nassau County, welcome. On performance snows for season, 265 back 255 front, Blizzaks, no issues so far last 30 days. Today NO WAY, warming in garage.
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01-04-2018, 11:37 AM	#7
steve1980 Private 61 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 18' F80 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: brooklyn iTrader: (0)	Thank you all. I am really stoked about this being in my driveway, and of course being mine too . I've asked my co worker to pinch me twice the day I picked it up and the day after also just to assure me I'm not still asleep here. The m track day at Monticello I did this summer was all I needed to ensure that I had to make this move. Excited isn't the word. Thanks for chiming in with your congrats guys. Stay warm out there.
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mrmoua2u Captain 655 Rep 877 Posts Drives: 2018 MW F80 ZCP Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the family. Funny how the M track convince you cause it was the same for me too. Enjoy.
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CHE///MIST3 Captain 371 Rep 615 Posts Drives: E92 M3 6MT Space/Black Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00] 2007 BMW 328i [0.00]	Congrats! Looking forward to some photos also ! A few weeks ago I did a quick walk around of a 2018 M3 with all the specs you just mentioned.....I couldn't stop thinking about it for days. GM
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harperium Major 1312 Rep 1,064 Posts Drives: G80 M3cx Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Congrats! If you could post your thoughts on ride quality coming from your m235i it would be helpful. Some complain the highway experience in the M3/4 is too noisy and harsh? My next car in 2020 will probably the (new) M3, but it would need to be great on long road trips or my wife will be whining every mile.
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