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onepercent
01-19-2013, 05:54 PM
Well guys, I thought I'd be going another 100,000 miles in the ZHP, but I had the opportunity to get into my dream car- an E46 M3- and I pulled the trigger yesterday. 2004 M3 Convertible, 6MT, silver gray, gray interior, 19" wheels, modest tint. 86K miles.

My former car, a 2004 330ci ZHP 6MT, was my first Bimmer and it totally turned me on to the front-engine, RWD awesomeness that defines the brand. The ZHP will always hold a special place in my heart. Indeed, much of the reason I love the M3 is that it is so similar to the ZHP. I wouldn't like it if it weren't.

Old and new pics attached. 695969606958

danewilson77
01-19-2013, 05:56 PM
Congrats! Awesome.

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johnrando
01-19-2013, 06:00 PM
Oh yeah, that works!

UdubBadger
01-19-2013, 06:10 PM
Nice!


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cakM3
01-19-2013, 06:11 PM
Very nice vert :thumbsup You will enjoy driving the ///M. If you have any maintenance questions regarding your new ride feel free to ask. I've had mine for over three years now and have done lots regarding maintenance/mods...;) You should bring the ///M down to the reunion meet in May. I will be there with other ///M owners this year :thumbsup

kayger12
01-19-2013, 06:35 PM
Congrats! Nicely done.

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(BMW)
01-19-2013, 07:47 PM
Sweet.

Torxuvin
01-19-2013, 07:52 PM
Congrats buddy. Enjoy your M. :)

Avetiso
01-19-2013, 08:17 PM
Awesome. I love the cold, a vert in that weather is perfect

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Johal E32
01-19-2013, 08:22 PM
Looks awesome!

I would love to get a 'vert as my next car. They seem like so much fun!

BCAN
01-19-2013, 09:25 PM
Congrats! What a beautiful car.

johnrando
01-19-2013, 09:51 PM
Looks awesome!

I am going to get a 'vert as my next car. They ARE so much fun!

Fixed.

Marcus-SanDiego
01-19-2013, 10:03 PM
Congrats on the new M car.

BRGcoopahS
01-19-2013, 11:26 PM
awesome! I love tiag M3's! What made you get a vert?

edit: and verts are fun. I started out driving her with the top down all the time and loved it, but even lately in the cold weather I still love it. It doesnt even feel like a vert with the top up. No rattles, and top notch BMW quality headlining. Only thing I CAN feel is the extra 300 lbs!

mLuMaN83
01-20-2013, 12:04 AM
Oh very nice. Sexy factor went up.

Ryans323i
01-20-2013, 06:11 AM
Excellent Congrats!!

Nomar06
01-20-2013, 07:29 AM
Congrats!

onepercent
01-20-2013, 08:24 AM
Thanks, everyone!

@BRGCoopahS, I went with the convertible as I realized that my primary use of the car will be as a weekend / nice day/ fun car, much more so than the track. (see the evolution of the ridiculously titled "M3 vs M3 vs M6 vs 911 vs GT500" thread in the off topic car talk forum) While it would be really fun to get to the track, I just don't see myself doing it enough to really want a specialized track car. And if I did, an M3 might not be exactly what I'd want anyway. But cruising backroads with the top down on a nice day- yep- that's what I'm picturing.

@Charlie, thanks for the offer, I'm sure I'll be hitting you up for advice on occasion. I've always thought your M3 looks fantastic.

sketchyd
01-20-2013, 09:23 AM
congrats man. glad you're happy with your purchase, i'm sure you'll have a blast; i wish i had an S54.

jayjay_dee
01-21-2013, 08:30 AM
awesomeness, congrats!!!