Our 1M

Alpine* · 05-20-2011, 09:38 PM

Thought I would create my own Post for our car, from boat to delivery...

Anyway here is the first shot, you can't see it but you know it is in there (I hope).

I will add shots as they come up ((hopefully one later today of the car on the dock (fingers crossed))...

JB4-335 · 05-20-2011, 09:50 PM

Can I drive it?

gazz · 05-20-2011, 11:42 PM

This looks kind of pre-natal.

lavaletta · 05-21-2011, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by gazz

This looks kind of pre-natal.

it does have an ultrasound-scan quality about it!!

MrBlonde · 05-21-2011, 04:20 AM

Very exciting .. been a long time coming for you guys! :-)

sparoz · 05-21-2011, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by lavaletta

it does have an ultrasound-scan quality about it!!

Yes, at 6 weeks.

Alpine* · 05-21-2011, 04:56 PM

Haha it"s a boy!

Anyone in the vicinity is welcome to come to BMW Melbourne when he is due for delivery and check him out too.

timbo_3101 · 05-21-2011, 09:19 PM

BMW Melbourne?
Am not a customer there, but it's only 5-10min away so will definitely check out this little monster.
Thanks for the updates

gazz · 05-21-2011, 09:39 PM

The race is on. Who will be the first? I had a strong chance until mine sat out in the harbour for 2 days waiting for the log-jam of ships to clear from Brisbane port. Dealer is saying the 31st or thereabouts for handover. Personally I don't like all the attention it seems I will be getting, I would just like to slip quietly out the dealership and be on my way.

Talked to my indy service guy who is a BMW specialist about run in. Now I don't want to start up with running in proceedures. That's been flogged and there are too many contentious opinions. But, one thing is especially important. Don't let a new engine idle. Once you start it put it under load. Even after run in avoid idling where possible when cold. So, when the delivery guy is going over the car with you don't sit there for 10 mins chatting over stuff you already know with the engine idling. That's all I will say.

Alpine* · 05-21-2011, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by gazz

The race is on. Who will be the first? I had a strong chance until mine sat out in the harbour for 2 days waiting for the log-jam of ships to clear from Brisbane port. Dealer is saying the 31st or thereabouts for handover. Personally I don't like all the attention it seems I will be getting, I would just like to slip quietly out the dealership and be on my way.

Talked to my indy service guy who is a BMW specialist about run in. Now I don't want to start up with running in proceedures. That's been flogged and there are too many contentious opinions. But, one thing is especially important. Don't let a new engine idle. Once you start it put it under load. Even after run in avoid idling where possible when cold. So, when the delivery guy is going over the car with you don't sit there for 10 mins chatting over stuff you already know with the engine idling. That's all I will say.

I am not after attention but figure there a few guys here that, like me, have been waiting soooo long to see a one that this is the best and first chance given the drip feed of cars into the country. I was VERY fortunate to see both a 1M and the Moto GP car last month and as such feel for those wanting to see and sit in one.

Though I will say this, you're not getting a drive

. Mr Way will be THE first to drop the clutch and have a drive, after that I think the Mrs will pocket the keys to HER car and no one else will have a chance of a drive.

Timing, we are not too fussed about dates at this stage, getting a couple of things done at the dealer that will prolly delay delivery, as well there may be a Southern BM visit on the cards too!

lavaletta · 05-21-2011, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gazz

The race is on. Who will be the first? I had a strong chance until mine sat out in the harbour for 2 days waiting for the log-jam of ships to clear from Brisbane port. Dealer is saying the 31st or thereabouts for handover. Personally I don't like all the attention it seems I will be getting, I would just like to slip quietly out the dealership and be on my way.

Nahhhh, hell, bring on the marching girls!!

gazz · 05-22-2011, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by lavaletta

Nahhhh, hell, bring on the marching girls!!

Ah well marching girls is different. Cheerleaders even differenter.

andrew@southernBM · 05-23-2011, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by AlpineM3E92

Timing, we are not too fussed about dates at this stage, getting a couple of things done at the dealer that will prolly delay delivery, as well there may be a Southern BM visit on the cards too!

I need a LIKE button

Alpine* · 05-24-2011, 10:49 PM

Just spoke to our sales guru, he said our car is in Prixarx (apparently that is Customs) where it will be for 7 to 10 working days then off to the dealer, through the workshop for a day then off to the spray shop for some matt black paintwork to the side repeaters and the wheels.

Tentaively we are aiming for Friday the 10th of June delivery (long weekend).

BMW Melbourne also want to do some kind of marketing thing for the car as well.... whatever that means....

130iguy · 05-24-2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineM3E92

BMW Melbourne also want to do some kind of marketing thing for the car as well.... whatever that means....

tell them if it involves anyone other than you driving it to get stuffed, last thing you want is a prang in your car before you even get it!

Lima · 05-24-2011, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineM3E92

Just spoke to our sales guru, he said our car is in Prixarx (apparently that is Customs) where it will be for 7 to 10 working days then off to the dealer, through the workshop for a day then off to the spray shop for some matt black paintwork to the side repeaters and the wheels...

PrixCar ... As it happens I just posted a link in the other thread: http://www.prixcar.com.au

Haha, I'm getting excited for you John!

WAY · 05-24-2011, 11:48 PM

John, I am going to apologise in advanced, but the moment your car hits BMW Melbourne, I am going over to have a look. Usually I don't do that to my friends' cars (viewing it before them), but in this case I really can't resist it as I would really like to see one in the flesh.

alik01 · 05-25-2011, 12:08 AM

Really excited for you Alpine! Been a long time coming!

Way, I'm sure he won't mind - as long as you don't talk them into letting you take it for a quick spin!

Alpine* · 05-25-2011, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by WAY

John, I am going to apologise in advanced, but the moment your car hits BMW Melbourne, I am going over to have a look. Usually I don't do that to my friends' cars (viewing it before them), but in this case I really can't resist it as I would really like to see one in the flesh.

Go for it! A return Canberra to Melbourne flight just to have a squiz is probably not really good value. Besides, you get first drive anyway.

Alpine* · 05-25-2011, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by alik01

Really excited for you Alpine! Been a long time coming!

Way, I'm sure he won't mind - as long as you don't talk them into letting you take it for a quick spin!

Cheers mate

I am starting to feel a bit upset really. After all this is Mrs Alpine's car not mine, she'll be the one driving everyday.... Not Moir!

NPVPositive · 05-25-2011, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by AlpineM3E92

Cheers mate

I am starting to feel a bit upset really. After all this is Mrs Alpine's car not mine, she'll be the one driving everyday.... Not Moir!

Give her the M3!

alik01 · 05-25-2011, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AlpineM3E92

Cheers mate

I am starting to feel a bit upset really. After all this is Mrs Alpine's car not mine, she'll be the one driving everyday.... Not Moir!

Definitely give her the M3 - with the reviews - she'll probably be safer in the M3 while resist the urge to drive to work sideways!

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Alpine* Brigadier General 1281 Rep 4,093 Posts Drives: M2 G87 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Our 1M Thought I would create my own Post for our car, from boat to delivery... Anyway here is the first shot, you can't see it but you know it is in there (I hope). I will add shots as they come up ((hopefully one later today of the car on the dock (fingers crossed))...
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Alpine* Brigadier General 1281 Rep 4,093 Posts Drives: M2 G87 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Haha it"s a boy! Anyone in the vicinity is welcome to come to BMW Melbourne when he is due for delivery and check him out too.
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timbo_3101 Lieutenant 18 Rep 442 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	BMW Melbourne? Am not a customer there, but it's only 5-10min away so will definitely check out this little monster. Thanks for the updates
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gazz ///Mbassador 26 Rep 1,069 Posts Drives: The horse I fell off Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gold Coast Australia iTrader: (0)	The race is on. Who will be the first? I had a strong chance until mine sat out in the harbour for 2 days waiting for the log-jam of ships to clear from Brisbane port. Dealer is saying the 31st or thereabouts for handover. Personally I don't like all the attention it seems I will be getting, I would just like to slip quietly out the dealership and be on my way. Talked to my indy service guy who is a BMW specialist about run in. Now I don't want to start up with running in proceedures. That's been flogged and there are too many contentious opinions. But, one thing is especially important. Don't let a new engine idle. Once you start it put it under load. Even after run in avoid idling where possible when cold. So, when the delivery guy is going over the car with you don't sit there for 10 mins chatting over stuff you already know with the engine idling. That's all I will say.
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Alpine* Brigadier General 1281 Rep 4,093 Posts Drives: M2 G87 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Just spoke to our sales guru, he said our car is in Prixarx (apparently that is Customs) where it will be for 7 to 10 working days then off to the dealer, through the workshop for a day then off to the spray shop for some matt black paintwork to the side repeaters and the wheels. Tentaively we are aiming for Friday the 10th of June delivery (long weekend). BMW Melbourne also want to do some kind of marketing thing for the car as well.... whatever that means....
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WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	John, I am going to apologise in advanced, but the moment your car hits BMW Melbourne, I am going over to have a look. Usually I don't do that to my friends' cars (viewing it before them), but in this case I really can't resist it as I would really like to see one in the flesh.
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alik01 Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: Slowly & Responsibly Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Darwin, Australia iTrader: (0)	Really excited for you Alpine! Been a long time coming! Way, I'm sure he won't mind - as long as you don't talk them into letting you take it for a quick spin! __________________
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