I know its not a BMW but it finally arrived and I wanted to share

bman6074 · 05-05-2009, 08:48 AM

I am a new owner of a 2007 storm titanium lotus exige s. It took 3 weeks but it's finally here. The truck driver (Dirc) who transported my car was great. Updated me on his location and let me know when he would arrive. He asked me if there was enough space to unload the car on my road. I told him there was an 18 wheeler on my road when they delivered my lift; so he should fit. He informed me that his rig and trailer were a bit longer than a regular 18 wheeler so he ended up unloading the car on the road off mine. Only 200 feet away, worked perfectly. You think this car attracts attention try having a huge yellow tractor trailer parked on the side of the road that read Exotic car transport. Every car that drove by nearly crashed looking at what was getting unloaded.

Pics of the car being loaded and a video and pics of it being unloaded at its new home.

Loading up in FL

Video of arrival

Pics of arrival

Finally nice a cozzy in its new home

Alow · 05-05-2009, 09:09 AM

That is one sexy machine

bman6074 · 05-05-2009, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Pirate

Dude congratulations! Nice color combination. After owning a 135i, I can only upgrade to something similar in size or smaller and lighter. Exotic is really good too, a friend and I have had only excellent experiences with them. Have fun!

Yea definitly. I sold my M3 and had to have something more raw and ultimatly track ready. It's a lot of fun.

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Originally Posted by Alow

That is one sexy machine

Thanks

arrutled · 05-05-2009, 09:25 AM

pm me your email addy and ill send you the pictures I have of your ride from the chasing classic cars show.

bman6074 · 05-05-2009, 09:27 AM

PM Sent

ulrichd · 05-05-2009, 09:36 AM

We officially all hate you

SlickShift · 05-05-2009, 09:53 AM

If I saw your Exige being unloaded off that trailer, I probably would've stopped in the middle of the road too! That's a gorgeous car...congrats.

elciddragon · 05-05-2009, 10:31 AM

Great looking car. Can't wait until the day I get to own a track-focused machine as well. Was watching some fun in-car track videos just yesterday of an Exige overtaking Lamborghinis, Ferraris and Porsches on track...amazing what they can do.

FOXYCaymanS · 05-05-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bman6074

I am a new owner of a 2007 storm titanium lotus exige s.

So, not to sound strange... but I was talk about your garage and lift the other day to someone and of course showing off your pictures and noticed the new Lotus in the garage picture thread and just starting drooling! Anyways, I am going to order my lift (just need one) so I can fit one more car in my garage instead of renting out a space somewhere else... and used the company you provided the link for- so thanks! Love both of your cars, and the previous ones too!!! Congrats and enjoy

bman6074 · 05-05-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by FOXYone

So, not to sound strange... but I was talk about your garage and lift the other day to someone and of course showing off your pictures and noticed the new Lotus in the garage picture thread and just starting drooling! Anyways, I am going to order my lift (just need one) so I can fit one more car in my garage instead of renting out a space somewhere else... and used the company you provided the link for- so thanks! Love both of your cars, and the previous ones too!!! Congrats and enjoy

Not strange at all. glade to hear my research in finding a good lift has helped another obtain what they need.
Thanks for the drool, just keep it away from the car HAHA

emm3tt · 05-05-2009, 11:19 AM

I had an Elise several years ago, I felt like an absolute rock star driving it. I'm sure yours even moreso.

Jumpman · 05-05-2009, 11:23 AM

Beautiful! Congrats

BlackjackMulligan · 05-05-2009, 11:24 AM

Wow, congrats on the new ride! I had the "excited new car" feeling just by watching that video, I can't imagine how you felt!

EDIT: Are you bringing it to Cars and Coffee?

1013mm · 05-05-2009, 11:36 AM

so you finally sold your M?

bman6074 · 05-05-2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by emm3tt

I had an Elise several years ago, I felt like an absolute rock star driving it. I'm sure yours even moreso.

Yea it definitly gets attention. Its fun meeting new people and there reactions to the car. I don't mind at all. All have been very respectful to me and the car.

jeremydgreat · 05-05-2009, 11:38 AM

That thing is amazing in every capacity.

bman6074 · 05-05-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackjackMulligan

Wow, congrats on the new ride! I had the "excited new car" feeling just by watching that video, I can't imagine how you felt!

EDIT: Are you bringing it to Cars and Coffee?

Thanks, most seem to miss the video. I need to make the font bigger to point it out. It was a great feeling and more so when i took it for its first drive. WHAT A GRIN

I am not sure yet if i will make the treck to cars and coffee.

cagekicker · 05-05-2009, 11:43 AM

RAHTID!!!!

bman6074 · 05-05-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jzhang

so you finally sold your M?

Yea, i had the M for 7 years it was time to move on.

Upgrade+ · 05-05-2009, 12:09 PM

Damn you Bman!! Very nice. But I thought you had this for a while (judging from the garage pic thread)? The video is hella cool too. Your wife did a good camera job (saw her in the reflection of the beautiful machine).

bman6074 · 05-05-2009, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Upgrade+

Damn you Bman!! Very nice. But I thought you had this for a while (judging from the garage pic thread)? The video is hella cool too. Your wife did a good camera job (saw her in the reflection of the beautiful machine).

Thanks
Nah just got it last tuesday only a week old. I posted that pic as an update to my garage.
No wife for me yet. That was a good friend who stopped by to help me capture the moment. Its nice to have great friends like that. She did an awesome job for her first time using a video camera.

coco_m3 · 05-05-2009, 01:15 PM

I drove one for a weekend, It was an awesome car.
Congrats!

05-05-2009, 08:48 AM	#1
bman6074 Major 103 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: 14 M235i and 07 Lotus Exige S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	I know its not a BMW but it finally arrived and I wanted to share I am a new owner of a 2007 storm titanium lotus exige s. It took 3 weeks but it's finally here. The truck driver (Dirc) who transported my car was great. Updated me on his location and let me know when he would arrive. He asked me if there was enough space to unload the car on my road. I told him there was an 18 wheeler on my road when they delivered my lift; so he should fit. He informed me that his rig and trailer were a bit longer than a regular 18 wheeler so he ended up unloading the car on the road off mine. Only 200 feet away, worked perfectly. You think this car attracts attention try having a huge yellow tractor trailer parked on the side of the road that read Exotic car transport. Every car that drove by nearly crashed looking at what was getting unloaded. Pics of the car being loaded and a video and pics of it being unloaded at its new home. Loading up in FL Video of arrival Pics of arrival Finally nice a cozzy in its new home __________________ Last edited by bman6074; 05-05-2009 at 11:42 AM..
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Alow Lieutenant 38 Rep 456 Posts Drives: E82 128i, F36 430i GC Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO iTrader: (3)	That is one sexy machine
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elciddragon Private First Class 8 Rep 149 Posts Drives: BMW 135i LeMans Blue Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Great looking car. Can't wait until the day I get to own a track-focused machine as well. Was watching some fun in-car track videos just yesterday of an Exige overtaking Lamborghinis, Ferraris and Porsches on track...amazing what they can do.
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Upgrade+ Good life 130 Rep 1,937 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 AW Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (8)	Damn you Bman!! Very nice. But I thought you had this for a while (judging from the garage pic thread)? The video is hella cool too. Your wife did a good camera job (saw her in the reflection of the beautiful machine).
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