Week One

Absorber · 11-06-2009, 07:29 AM

I picked up my car last Thursday (10/29) at the Performance Center. What an awesome experience. I don't think I can add anything to what has already already been said about it, except that if you have the opportunity you should not pass it up. I cannot think of a better way to pick up a new car. European Delivery maybe... but you don't get to drive on a track doing the maneuvers that they put you through at PCD. You really get comfortable with what your car can do very quickly.

The car itself is awesome. It takes my breath away every time I step into my garage and see it sitting there. I love the AW and Coral Red color combo. I replaced the chrome kidneys with matte black ones and it's a huge improvement. I also tried to replace the stock trunk spoiler with a painted FRP version of the Performance CF spoiler but I wasn't happy with the quality of the fitment so I went back to stock. I'm going to attempt to get the windows tinted this weekend.

My only complaints about it are that it really seems to get noticed by other drivers while on the road and my commute seems way too short now; I just want to keep driving. It seems a lot of drivers want to race. They see my car coming and decide they have something to prove. My previous ride was a bit of a sleeper so I'm not really used to this. I'm hoping that some tint might reduce some of that. I think it's the AW/Coral Red color combo that gets noticed and I'm hoping that darker windows might reduce that effect.

Anyway, here are some pics from the delivery phase of PCD:

Absorber · 11-06-2009, 07:30 AM

More pics:

Sidh135i · 11-06-2009, 07:41 AM

swweeet pics!! and congrats..oh yeah, GO CAPS!! haha

new2the3 · 11-06-2009, 08:24 AM

Very nice car, mine looks the same, Love the combo!

wmo168 · 11-06-2009, 08:35 AM

Very nice, I was there 10/14 and had a great time, you can see some pics in my sig below.

Hope you are fine with the empty storage trade in the console... Wish BMW has leave the cover and ashtray.

mineo77 · 11-06-2009, 08:39 AM

Nice shots! what a great day that is picking up your car

Absorber · 11-06-2009, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by wmo168

Hope you are fine with the empty storage trade in the console... Wish BMW has leave the cover and ashtray.

So far, it doesn't bother me. It turns out that they tray is a good place to keep my sunglasses case.

avsbmw · 11-06-2009, 09:01 AM

looks great i think i am going to order the same combination!

KingOfJericho · 11-06-2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Absorber

So far, it doesn't bother me. It turns out that they tray is a good place to keep my sunglasses case.

I'm happy with the space as well and use it for the same thing. I've said it before and I'll say it again... the only people who hate the '10 changes are those who do not have them. I haven't heard many 2010 owners complain about the larger mirrors or open space vs ash tray, only '08-'09 owners...

I just checked my 3rd brake light today after 1,000mi in the car... it's broken already!

avsbmw · 11-06-2009, 09:14 AM

i would rather have the open space myself as i am not a smoker

Absorber · 11-06-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

I just checked my 3rd brake light today after 1,000mi in the car... it's broken already!

Wow, that blows. Have you been opening and closing your trunk a lot? I'm curious as to what makes it break. The trunk does close kinda hard if you aren't careful. I've been trying to close it more gently to reduce shock in the hopes that the light doesn't get broken.

adam135aoc · 11-06-2009, 09:33 AM

Congrats on the purchase! that is a beautiful dealership!
Great pics and good luck!

KingOfJericho · 11-06-2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Absorber

Wow, that blows. Have you been opening and closing your trunk a lot? I'm curious as to what makes it break. The trunk does close kinda hard if you aren't careful. I've been trying to close it more gently to reduce shock in the hopes that the light doesn't get broken.

I think it breaks from the body of the car contorting around corners. It's a VERY tight fit in the trunk. When I was picking my car up I looked at all of their demo cars (3 cars) and all were broken. I informed them and they said they had no idea it was even an issue but would fix all.

Absorber · 11-06-2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

I think it breaks from the body of the car contorting around corners. It's a VERY tight fit in the trunk. When I was picking my car up I looked at all of their demo cars (3 cars) and all were broken. I informed them and they said they had no idea it was even an issue but would fix all.

The car body shouldn't contort like that. I think it's gotta be from shock. Either closing the trunk or driving over bumps.

escobar929 · 11-06-2009, 10:24 AM

Congratz absorber! i wish i had vacation time left at work so i could have done PCD

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

I'm happy with the space as well and use it for the same thing. I've said it before and I'll say it again... the only people who hate the '10 changes are those who do not have them. I haven't heard many 2010 owners complain about the larger mirrors or open space vs ash tray, only '08-'09 owners...

I just checked my 3rd brake light today after 1,000mi in the car... it's broken already!

i agree, i cant even tell the mirror are bigger in absorber's pics. i like the open tray instead of the ashtray since i dont smoke, but i would have liked the cover to have stayed

sux bout you brake light though

KingOfJericho · 11-06-2009, 10:38 AM

Don't be... yours will break too.

merlinbk · 11-06-2009, 10:53 AM

Sweet! Looks exactly like mine. Pick up is next week in Munich. Can't wait!

Pol · 11-06-2009, 03:32 PM

Congrats, looks great. Succes !!!

Pol.

M3Newbie88 · 11-06-2009, 04:21 PM

Wow very nice.. Love the pic driving out of the dealership hehe.. enjoy enjoy!!!

rjd598 · 11-06-2009, 08:35 PM

the mirrors....... :facepalm:

Hind · 11-06-2009, 08:50 PM

Congrats on the new ride, looks great! I had the same exact experience, 100% worth it!

here are a few shots from my delivery
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=297151

jabwind51 · 11-06-2009, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

I'm happy with the space as well and use it for the same thing. I've said it before and I'll say it again... the only people who hate the '10 changes are those who do not have them. I haven't heard many 2010 owners complain about the larger mirrors or open space vs ash tray, only '08-'09 owners...

I just checked my 3rd brake light today after 1,000mi in the car... it's broken already!

always hated the ashtray in my family's BMWs. never understood why there couldn't be an option. now i finally have space in my own!

11-06-2009, 07:29 AM	#1
Absorber Lieutenant 27 Rep 476 Posts Drives: 2008 e93 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maryland iTrader: (2)	Week One - I LOVE MY CAR! I picked up my car last Thursday (10/29) at the Performance Center. What an awesome experience. I don't think I can add anything to what has already already been said about it, except that if you have the opportunity you should not pass it up. I cannot think of a better way to pick up a new car. European Delivery maybe... but you don't get to drive on a track doing the maneuvers that they put you through at PCD. You really get comfortable with what your car can do very quickly. The car itself is awesome. It takes my breath away every time I step into my garage and see it sitting there. I love the AW and Coral Red color combo. I replaced the chrome kidneys with matte black ones and it's a huge improvement. I also tried to replace the stock trunk spoiler with a painted FRP version of the Performance CF spoiler but I wasn't happy with the quality of the fitment so I went back to stock. I'm going to attempt to get the windows tinted this weekend. My only complaints about it are that it really seems to get noticed by other drivers while on the road and my commute seems way too short now; I just want to keep driving. It seems a lot of drivers want to race. They see my car coming and decide they have something to prove. My previous ride was a bit of a sleeper so I'm not really used to this. I'm hoping that some tint might reduce some of that. I think it's the AW/Coral Red color combo that gets noticed and I'm hoping that darker windows might reduce that effect. Anyway, here are some pics from the delivery phase of PCD: Attached Images
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11-06-2009, 07:30 AM	#2
Absorber Lieutenant 27 Rep 476 Posts Drives: 2008 e93 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maryland iTrader: (2)	More pics: Attached Images
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11-06-2009, 07:41 AM	#3
Sidh135i BMW Technician 35 Rep 829 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (3)	swweeet pics!! and congrats..oh yeah, GO CAPS!! haha
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11-06-2009, 08:24 AM	#4
new2the3 Colonel 378 Rep 2,067 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M Competition Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Very nice car, mine looks the same, Love the combo! __________________ 2020 X3MC 2009 135i: AW/CR Aluminum Trim, 6 speed, M-Sport, Premium, Heated Seats, Ipod, BMW Performance Pedals, BMW Performance SSK, BMW Performance Exhaust, BMW Performance Grills E93 M3 FSB
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11-06-2009, 08:35 AM	#5
wmo168 Lieutenant 41 Rep 584 Posts Drives: Need one! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Very nice, I was there 10/14 and had a great time, you can see some pics in my sig below. Hope you are fine with the empty storage trade in the console... Wish BMW has leave the cover and ashtray. __________________ CurrentNone! RETIRED [15' GLA250][14' M235i F22 AW-ED 06/16/14][12' 335i F30 AW-ED 05/01/11 PCD 07/01/11] [11' M3 E93 MW-ED 08/13/09 PCD 10/14/09] [09' 135i E82 AW] [07' 335i E90 SB] [ED Photo 12'] [ED Photo 11'] [ED Photo 09'] [PCD Photo 09']
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11-06-2009, 08:39 AM	#6
mineo77 Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,925 Posts Drives: 2010 135i,1989 PRO3,2001 530i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland,OR iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i coupe [7.56]	Nice shots! what a great day that is picking up your car __________________ 135i coupe  6MT  TiAg  ///M sport http://www.rhominnovations.com www.musicarNW.com www.unitedBMWonline.com
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11-06-2009, 09:01 AM	#8
avsbmw Captain 21 Rep 844 Posts Drives: 07 Z4MC Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampton Roads VA iTrader: (1)	looks great i think i am going to order the same combination!
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11-06-2009, 09:14 AM	#10
avsbmw Captain 21 Rep 844 Posts Drives: 07 Z4MC Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampton Roads VA iTrader: (1)	i would rather have the open space myself as i am not a smoker
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11-06-2009, 09:33 AM	#12
adam135aoc adam_txGarage 12 Rep 87 Posts Drives: BMW 850CSi Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dallas Tx iTrader: (0)	Congrats on the purchase! that is a beautiful dealership! Great pics and good luck! __________________ txGarage Texas Car Enthusiast! BMW 850CSi twitter _
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11-06-2009, 10:38 AM	#16
KingOfJericho Major General 2452 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	Don't be... yours will break too. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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11-06-2009, 10:53 AM	#17
merlinbk First Lieutenant 27 Rep 305 Posts Drives: None (yet) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fl iTrader: (1)	Sweet! Looks exactly like mine. Pick up is next week in Munich. Can't wait!
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11-06-2009, 03:32 PM	#18
Pol Major 1119 Rep 1,407 Posts Drives: M2 CS BMS DCT August 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Congrats, looks great. Succes !!! Pol.
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11-06-2009, 04:21 PM	#19
M3Newbie88 Brigadier General 138 Rep 4,053 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (5)	Wow very nice.. Love the pic driving out of the dealership hehe.. enjoy enjoy!!!
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11-06-2009, 08:35 PM	#20
rjd598 Banned 1770 Rep 6,696 Posts Drives: F30 340i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego,CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW 340i [0.00]	the mirrors....... :facepalm:
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11-06-2009, 08:50 PM	#21
Hind ///Mmmm 78 Rep 796 Posts Drives: '09 BMW 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i LCI [0.00]	Congrats on the new ride, looks great! I had the same exact experience, 100% worth it! here are a few shots from my delivery http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=297151 __________________ Current: E90 LCI 335i JetBlack - BMS OCC, JB4 w/ E85, ETS Charge Pipe, Vishnu Catted DP Retired:///E82 135i LeMans - 12.710 @ 108 MPH Riss Racing OCC, Shadowline Grills, Magnaflow Axle-Back, JB4, ETS FMIC, BMS DCI, BMW Perf Sideskirts, BMS 12/10 Spacers, E93 Front Sway PDC Flickr YouTube
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