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gr330zhp
09-30-2013, 07:58 PM
Well as most of you know, after almost 7 years, my ZHP is sold. Always told myself if I make the big decision to sell the ZHP, whatever would replace it, would have to be worth it. So my search began. Decided the next car for me was the E92 M3. Really wanted the coupe, always being a sedan guy I thought it woud be hard to adjust, but absolutely wanted the carbon fiber roof! Really wanted Alpine white, 2010+, 6 speed and iDrive was also mandatory. So after searching for a good month and a half, found the right car! Just so happens I was selling the ZHP the same weekend.

So here it is! 2012 M3 Coupe, Alpine White with Black Nappa interior, Competition package, carbon fiber roof, Navigation as a standalone option and 6 speed manual. 26k miles and a one owner car. AND has rare manual seats! Car is optioned really exactly how I want, NAV, and none of the extra stuff. Previous owner also did BMW Performance front grilles and tint, just as I was planning. If this car brings me HALF the joy my ZHP did, I will be more than happy! :thumbup It's a BLAST to drive and I love that it drives like a true M, the driver has to push it to its limits and it loves every second of it!

Now for the pics!

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/cruisineuro/image_zpsf5ccb9b3.jpg
http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/cruisineuro/image_zpsa1bcac6c.jpg
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http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/cruisineuro/image_zps18b4241d.jpg
http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/cruisineuro/image_zps3869f446.jpg
Last true N/A M motors in our garage and both 6 speed!
http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/cruisineuro/image_zps941f0468.jpg
1000hp pic! With my cousins E55 AMG that pushes over 600rwhp!
http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/cruisineuro/image_zps3f23ced0.jpg

Amber reflector delete ordered the first night! Now need to decide on which exhaust!

Avetiso
09-30-2013, 08:09 PM
Epic. So hot. :drool :drool :drool

Congrats, dude.

alexandre
09-30-2013, 09:06 PM
:thumbsup

derbo
09-30-2013, 09:11 PM
You have my ideal E92.. Exactly what I want.. :X

Johal E32
09-30-2013, 09:13 PM
Beauty. Congrats Stathi!

Newjack
09-30-2013, 09:16 PM
Stathi bought an Alpine white E92 M3.

http://i.imgur.com/g6XVP.gif


Congrats!

E_Rak
09-30-2013, 09:18 PM
My goodness she's pretty... now get some straight pipes on there and let 'er rip! :shifty

HokieZHP
09-30-2013, 09:21 PM
Nice pickup! This is ideally my next car when I sell my current e92 335.

Can't wait to see what you have planned for it!

danewilson77
10-01-2013, 02:38 AM
Beauty. Congrats Stathi!

+1

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JupiterBMW
10-01-2013, 02:47 AM
Now need to decide on which exhaust!

I say get the Challenge x-pipe and the Corsa exhaust. My buddy has that setup and I'm telling you, the noise will amaze you like you didn't know it could...

Great looking car. Almost the one I'm looking for; I just need two more doors, the Bamboo beige interior, more options, sunroof, and DCT. Oh, and ZCP sedans were only available as MY 2011, so that too. Hey, I said almost! :biggrin


iPhone 5S. Tapatalk Pro. BOOM

Hornung418
10-01-2013, 04:42 AM
Damn, Stathi. This car is incredible!

GS3 + TT4

PirateZHP
10-01-2013, 04:54 AM
Amazing!

That's really the only thing I can say. Just... amazing...

pfr
10-01-2013, 05:24 AM
It's ugly. You don't want it. Give it to me.

gr330zhp
10-01-2013, 05:39 AM
Thanks guys!!

I think I am leaning towards RPI for exhaust, funny thing is, even now the car is pretty loud but could be so much more!!

PirateZHP
10-01-2013, 06:48 AM
^ Isn't it time to change the sig, Stathi?

Then we can see the M3 with every post! :thumbsup

gr330zhp
10-01-2013, 06:50 AM
^ Isn't it time to change the sig, Stathi?

Then we can see the M3 with every post! :thumbsup

Haha! I can't let go of the ZHP entirely yet...will take some time! Baby steps...haha


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PirateZHP
10-01-2013, 06:51 AM
Fair enough... you did let go of a beautiful car!

Johnmadd
10-01-2013, 10:36 AM
Noice!

UdubBadger
10-01-2013, 10:38 AM
very nice

UdubBadger
10-01-2013, 10:39 AM
It's ugly. You don't want it. Give it to me.

on second thought, yes... this.

ranger
10-01-2013, 12:35 PM
Very nice - love the Alpine White.

yod88
10-01-2013, 07:04 PM
Congrats buddy!
Can't wait to see/hear it!

meisterschaft exhaust :p

gr330zhp
10-01-2013, 07:58 PM
Thanks everybody!

First mod complete! Color-matched reflectors

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/02/a7e8equr.jpg


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cakM3
10-02-2013, 02:42 AM
Stathi, I just went through your thread this morning. Congrats on the ///M! You have one very nice ride :thumbsup

Are you going to the Bav Auto meet on Sunday?

gr330zhp
10-02-2013, 03:49 AM
Stathi, I just went through your thread this morning. Congrats on the ///M! You have one very nice ride :thumbsup

Are you going to the Bav Auto meet on Sunday?

Thanks! Yup I will be there first thing in the morning with my family and a few friends. 8 bmws coming down altogether


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Torxuvin
10-02-2013, 05:38 AM
Looks great man. I almost picked up an 08 AW e92 that was optioned out just like this. (no nav but comp package wheels) Beautiful car.

And painted reflectors ftw. Much Better

cakM3
10-02-2013, 06:20 AM
Thanks! Yup I will be there first thing in the morning with my family and a few friends. 8 bmws coming down altogether


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Great, I will keep a lookout for you and finally introduce myself. I will have my ///M at the event :thumbsup

HokieZHP
10-02-2013, 06:33 AM
Haha! I can't let go of the ZHP entirely yet...will take some time! Baby steps...haha


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Same reason why my sig is both my new and old car haha

johnrando
10-02-2013, 07:43 AM
Congrats on the car!

gr330zhp
10-02-2013, 11:16 AM
Congrats on the car!

Thanks John!


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mimalmo
10-02-2013, 11:33 AM
Nice choice Stathi. You picked a car with exactly the options I'd want.

gr330zhp
10-02-2013, 09:21 PM
Nice choice Stathi. You picked a car with exactly the options I'd want.

Thanks Eli! We've always had very similar taste


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illirep
10-21-2013, 12:30 PM
Congrats - Beautiful pickup, perfect color combo!

Not sure how I missed this earlier as I was eagerly awaiting to see if my hunch on M3 was correct. Though I was guessing e90 M3...

gr330zhp
10-21-2013, 01:29 PM
Congrats - Beautiful pickup, perfect color combo!

Not sure how I missed this earlier as I was eagerly awaiting to see if my hunch on M3 was correct. Though I was guessing e90 M3...

Thanks Bill! You were pretty much right haha...I had to have the coupe for the M3. Considered an E90 but had to have the CF roof! I'm very happy with it!

Imola.ZHP
10-24-2013, 12:19 PM
Nicely done, I almost traded my ZHP for an e90 M3 back at the end of 2008.

CERF04ZHP
10-24-2013, 05:12 PM
Even looks good in the rain...

Beautiful car Stathi, glad I could see it in the flesh.
10878

Via EVO.LTE

alexandre
10-24-2013, 05:22 PM
Even looks good in the rain...

Beautiful car Stathi, glad I could see it in the flesh.
10878

Via EVO.LTE

:like

gr330zhp
10-24-2013, 06:45 PM
Even looks good in the rain...

Beautiful car Stathi, glad I could see it in the flesh.
10878

Via EVO.LTE

Sweet pic! Thanks Channing!


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echo46
10-29-2013, 05:56 AM
Beast, M Powah!!!

NorCal-Dimitri
10-31-2013, 10:18 PM
:drool Dream M3

330i ZHP
11-03-2013, 04:37 PM
looks great - I want that huge garage