Sold my M3 Convertible

watrob · 05-18-2010, 12:43 AM

Sold my Melb Red 2008 M3 E93 Convertible last Thursday, 14,000k on the clock

, BMW Brisbane has it. Still using my X5 as a daily driver, always will have one of those.

Pickup my new White Ferrari Calaifornia - DTC on Friday night

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PS, Almost forgot, I have those Forged 360 Mesh 8 Black Matte 20"(handmade from the States) Wheels with Pirelli's, put them on for a week only, if anyone is interested give me a PM.

John Tanglewood · 05-18-2010, 12:57 AM

Ferrari?! What?? That is a HUGE jump in upgrade. I love the new California's, can we see a picture?!

watrob · 05-18-2010, 01:33 AM

I hope to take some photo's this weekend, Yeh, sure is a huge jump.

Has the same 7 speed dtc gearbox as the M3 only difference is its a dual wet clutch and not a dry clutch like the M3. Comes with ceramic brakes, does 0-100kph is around 3.6 sec, the 2010 model has the revamped direct injection V8.

I can say the power comes on very quick & very early all the way up to 8,000revs. I thougth the M3 engine was quick and it is but the Ferrari comes online earlier than the M3, throttle response is instant. I think the fact it weighs nearly 100kgs less than a M3 DCT convertible may help.

I still like the M3's, I think there a fun car to drive, bang for buck there probably a better buy, but in a convertible Ferrari is a nice place to be!

NBTBRV8 · 05-18-2010, 03:27 AM

Can we ask what they gave you for the M3?

bobbyd1961 · 05-18-2010, 07:05 AM

i would have kept the M3 for daily use and ferrari for weekends . thats of course if i can afford a ferrari which i cant. did u look at the italia? or you wanted a convertable?

SPQR M3 · 05-18-2010, 07:15 AM

Mate, a white California sounds like a wet dream. Please post some pics!!

AwesomeM3 · 05-18-2010, 03:00 PM

Congrats on the new Ferrari! It will look sick next to your white X5 M-Sport!

watrob · 05-18-2010, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NBTBRV8

Can we ask what they gave you for the M3?

I believe Brisbane BMW are asking $155k for it, it has the Eisenman Sports exhaust & the DTM spoiler still on it, also the front black & side grills.

Its not a bad buy for someone, they have added around 10% on top of what they paid me. They wanted the car pretty bad, I bought it at the right price to been with.

PS. This is what I went for, as you know I tend to play around with cars after I buy them so mine is not quite finished yet but this will show what I am aiming for!

Androo · 05-19-2010, 12:47 AM

Oh my Congrats man!

Bloody nice ride your getting, a mate has one down here in melb, fantastic car.

I saw your E93 for sale online, still looks in really good condition.

I can't wait to see this thing in white.

SPQR M3 · 05-19-2010, 06:07 AM

Just looked at your car on carsales.com.au as well. Where did you get the aluminium footrest from? I have the BMW performance pedal set but can't seem to find a matching footrest plate anywhere for RHD cars?

aussiem3 · 05-19-2010, 09:08 AM

Congratulation ... nice ride. Only bad thing it is not a Sheer Driving Pleasure

Voltigeur · 05-19-2010, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobbyd1961

i would have kept the M3 for daily use and ferrari for weekends . thats of course if i can afford a ferrari which i cant. did u look at the italia? or you wanted a convertable?

I think I would've also kept the M3 as DD and F430 (low kays one) for weekends.

Still, congrats to OP. Cali's a lovely 'vert.

watrob · 05-19-2010, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPQR M3

Just looked at your car on carsales.com.au as well. Where did you get the aluminium footrest from? I have the BMW performance pedal set but can't seem to find a matching footrest plate anywhere for RHD cars?

There is no aluminium footrest, only on the brake & acelerator pedal. The footrest looks like it has from the photo because its shinny.

I see they put the price up alittle?

zenderm3 · 05-25-2010, 06:24 AM

watrob! We'll have to do a catch up at some stage

Would love to see the California! Is there a break-in period for her?

watrob · 05-30-2010, 08:51 PM

Had her just on 2 weeks!

Androo · 05-30-2010, 10:59 PM

Holy Shite!!

Gonna have to show my friend who has a red one of these beasts what they look like in white, that is sick!
I think i prefer white going off that pic, congrats

watrob · 05-30-2010, 11:52 PM

It looks better in the flesh, this photo is why I bought white?

calintexas · 05-31-2010, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watrob

Has the same 7 speed dtc gearbox as the M3 only difference is its a dual wet clutch and not a dry clutch like the M3.

The M3 DCT trans has wet clutches too. The transmissions aren't the same. The M3 has a Getrag 7DCI600 which is rated up to 440 ft-lbs and 9000 RPM. The California has a Getrag 7DCL750 rated for up to 553 ft-lbs. It is also a much larger transmission and weighs 264 pounds compared to the M3's 7DCI600's 173 pounds.

watrob · 05-31-2010, 12:39 AM

M3 has dry clutch's!

PS. Thats why they are a little clucky in 1st to 2nd, and 2nd to 1st!

danzimao20cm · 06-04-2010, 01:27 PM

i am interested in ur wheels , could u tell me ur price pls, and ur phone number, thanks....

watrob · 06-07-2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by danzimao20cm

i am interested in ur wheels , could u tell me ur price pls, and ur phone number, thanks....

Thanks for the inquiry on the wheels, I had lots, but unfortunitely they are now sold. Forum member in Canberra bought them. Thanks.

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SPQR M3 First Lieutenant 43 Rep 330 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 325i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Just looked at your car on carsales.com.au as well. Where did you get the aluminium footrest from? I have the BMW performance pedal set but can't seem to find a matching footrest plate anywhere for RHD cars?
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