Red E91 Delivery

RedTouring · 03-21-2006, 11:47 AM

Yesterday I took delivery of our new red E91 which replaced our beloved red E46 sports wagon (can you see the pattern here?).

We ordered the car in December without seeing another wagon or another red E90. All I can say is wow! The car is gorgeous in and out and we love it. It's my wife's car and she drove it home but I later I was able to get a test drive. I like the sport steering wheel and the steering feel in general. Also the door handle lights are pretty cool and it was a total surprise - I didn't know the car had them. And the turn signals are weird but I guess we'll get used to them.

Specs:

exterior color: electric red
interior: black leatherette and aluminum trim
sport package
cold weather package
steptronic
xenon

I posted a few pics here: Red E91 Delivery.
And the pics of our old E46 wagon are here.

vladinecko · 03-21-2006, 12:07 PM

congrats!

LEDZEP · 03-21-2006, 12:24 PM

Hey RedTouring - Congrats! Wow, never saw a red E91 before. Nice choice!

P.S. Welcome! You'll get used to the turn signals, they're just not mechanical. Here's a tip that recently circulated this forum - to cancel a steady turn signal, just tap the stalk in the same direction it's currently signaling. This will prevent the "I'm an idiot" back and forth signals from moving it too far the other way.

Enjoy your car!

Dante · 03-21-2006, 12:34 PM

Welcome!

Awesome color choice, that was a brave decision without seeing it in person.

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Lost Rider · 03-21-2006, 12:51 PM

Very nice!
I went from a tsiver touring to a tsilver touring, if it isn't broke, don't fix it.

hmmm red, looks good I must say.
Are you tinting it?

ashecnc · 03-21-2006, 12:52 PM

Very nice, and congrats!

LEDZEP · 03-21-2006, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiTown

Very nice!
I went from a tsiver touring to a tsilver touring, if it isn't broke, don't fix it.

hmmm red, looks good I must say.
Are you tinting it?

ChiTown - you tinted the hell out of that bad boy... !

KL2DC · 03-21-2006, 01:22 PM

That's a good looking wagon...Congratulations!!

I'd suggest getting the chrome grilles ($65 shipped and 3 minute job, got them from poster Booster)...imho it finishes the front. I am not sure if the blacklines would look good on your Electric Red e91 and I am pretty sure you have the chrome tips. Those 159s look great...

Wrt to the turn signals...its pretty easy...for the 3-blink just tap once in your desired direction before the resistance point. To cancel blinking signal (non-3-blink), I believe you'd tap on it again...btw you can customized 1-blink or 3-blink in the Profiles menu. You'll get used to it...3-blink is very handy

shragon · 03-21-2006, 01:24 PM

congrats!

SCA · 03-21-2006, 01:26 PM

Very nice!

Congrats!

0003SAS · 03-21-2006, 03:12 PM

Hi RedTouring,

Welcome to the club,

Got my E.R today as well

As you say, an E91 in this colour is gorgeous. I don't understand why the rest of the world is out of sink with us on this one!

At least you're not likely to see another E.R parked around at your neighbours place, unlike all those guys driving white/grey/silver machines.

Congrats once again

RGB · 03-21-2006, 04:58 PM

I have just ordered a E90 Japanrot -ER- and was doubting if White would be better... but after seeing your E91 I will keep my initial order! I am tired of so many dark and grey BMWs. It is a sporty car!

You say nothing about the engine -I think- Mine will be a 325i auto with Active Steering. In Spain 325i models come with chromed grills and windows surrounds.

Very good color choice and photos.

RedTouring · 03-21-2006, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RGB

You say nothing about the engine -I think- Mine will be a 325i auto with Active Steering. In Spain 325i models come with chromed grills and windows surrounds.

In US the Sports Wagon can have any engine as long it's a 3.0L I6 215hp

I'm still dreaming about an M3 Sports Wagon.

Jibber · 03-21-2006, 05:28 PM

E91s give me wood.

fragra · 03-21-2006, 05:45 PM

RedTouring, I've stumbled across your blog while combing the internet with Google, desparately searching for any scrap of info on the e91. Glad to see you have your car (she's a beauty) and that you found e90post. Another touring nut here is always welcome.

LEDZEP · 03-21-2006, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jibber

E91s give me wood.

Yeah, when I'm driving the E91, the new walnut selector knob isn't the only wood you can wrap your hand around! :rocks:

Brunotheboxer · 03-21-2006, 06:30 PM

very nice, i like the red

stressdoc · 03-21-2006, 09:31 PM

Sweet!

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RedTouring New Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 08 335xi Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: WA, Unites States iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	Red E91 Delivery Yesterday I took delivery of our new red E91 which replaced our beloved red E46 sports wagon (can you see the pattern here?). We ordered the car in December without seeing another wagon or another red E90. All I can say is wow! The car is gorgeous in and out and we love it. It's my wife's car and she drove it home but I later I was able to get a test drive. I like the sport steering wheel and the steering feel in general. Also the door handle lights are pretty cool and it was a total surprise - I didn't know the car had them. And the turn signals are weird but I guess we'll get used to them. Specs: exterior color: electric red interior: black leatherette and aluminum trim sport package cold weather package steptronic xenon I posted a few pics here: Red E91 Delivery. And the pics of our old E46 wagon are here. Attached Images __________________ E90 2008 335xi / graphite / 6sp / sport / cold / premium / nav / comfort
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0003SAS New Member 3 Rep 20 Posts Drives: Electric Red 320d Touring Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320d Touring [0.00]	Hi RedTouring, Welcome to the club, Got my E.R today as well As you say, an E91 in this colour is gorgeous. I don't understand why the rest of the world is out of sink with us on this one! At least you're not likely to see another E.R parked around at your neighbours place, unlike all those guys driving white/grey/silver machines. Congrats once again __________________ 2006 E91 Touring, E.R, sports seats, 159's.
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RGB Private First Class 8 Rep 178 Posts Drives: 325i Auto.Active Steering Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sevilla Spain iTrader: (0)	I have just ordered a E90 Japanrot -ER- and was doubting if White would be better... but after seeing your E91 I will keep my initial order! I am tired of so many dark and grey BMWs. It is a sporty car! You say nothing about the engine -I think- Mine will be a 325i auto with Active Steering. In Spain 325i models come with chromed grills and windows surrounds. Very good color choice and photos.
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