The Wife, The dad, The birthday and the NEW CHIC :) - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

A_P · 11-11-2012, 03:03 AM

Morning guys,

A short story for the Sunday morning reader...

Sometimes business is tough. I am youngish guy (27) and after uni have always worked in the family business with my dad. We decided to branch out into a completely different line and start a new venture from scratch. Seeing as it was my idea, I was set the challenge to raise the funds myself build it up slowly.

Sometimes you have to make tough decisions and take risks. So i made the choice a while back to sell my car. To beef up the initial investment. Sad but happy at the same time plodded on regardless. Stoical yet filled with optimism.

Whilst all this was going on, my Mrs and my Dad had been plotting along in some slightly twisted way to reward my enthusiasm by way of buying me a new (read old) car as a Birthday (early) gift.

Enter the NEW CHIC.

Stats:
E46 M3
Coupe
Carbon Black
MANUAL (read pure joy)
OEM 18's (currently on my CSL's)
Sat Nav
TV
Bluetooth
Heated, memory seats.
Full BMWSH
and most importantly LSDiff.

I could talk for hours about, purity and feel and prob end up using 90% of all superlatives known to man, but that would all be subjective.

Apologies for the rubbish pics. A phone is never the same as a proper camera.

Sorry the long thread. Stay safe.
AP.

Squintstream · 11-11-2012, 04:54 AM

Very nice AP.

Now, if you could just send over the Mrs to me when you've finished and get your dad to adopt me we'll both be happy

dxb335d · 11-11-2012, 05:58 AM

Very nice Shah. Glad you found a good one. Love mine to bits. We will have to hook up some time.

A_P · 11-11-2012, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squintstream

Very nice AP.

Now, if you could just send over the Mrs to me when you've finished and get your dad to adopt me we'll both be happy

Errrr. LOL.

A_P · 11-11-2012, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxb335d

Very nice Shah. Glad you found a good one. Love mine to bits. We will have to hook up some time.

Cheers Carl.
Oh and I got the 2013 + speed cam maps now. If you want em let me ill send you the DL link.

sheps · 11-11-2012, 06:11 AM

Congrats on the motor man, looks great.

Was I the only one that was reading this, thinking it was going in a whole other direction?

A_P · 11-11-2012, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheps

Congrats on the motor man, looks great.

Was I the only one that was reading this, thinking it was going in a whole other direction?

Thanks Sheps and ..... oh dear I hope you were the only one. lol.

willhollin · 11-11-2012, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheps

Was I the only one that was reading this, thinking it was going in a whole other direction?

I was expecting some family gang bang photos too Si.

ritjeff · 11-11-2012, 08:12 AM

Congratulations! Considering the tough business environment these days, that should make it mean even more. Enjoy!

zltm089 · 11-11-2012, 08:28 AM

Nice one AP!...enjoy the M!

AWBimmer · 11-11-2012, 05:53 PM

Hard work pays off, lovely car and enjoy!

makkan00 · 11-13-2012, 10:09 AM

I read it the other day and I did not know that it was you SHAH.

Like Sheps suggested, I thought it was something else.

Anyway Congrats dear. Lovely motor and hope you looks after her.

A_P · 11-13-2012, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by makkan00

I read it the other day and I did not know that it was you SHAH.

Like Sheps suggested, I thought it was something else.

Anyway Congrats dear. Lovely motor and hope you looks after her.

Cheers Mak

Man I am changing it back.

BMW-Power · 11-13-2012, 11:27 AM

Looks spot on mate

Love them alloys

B33M3R · 11-13-2012, 06:59 PM

I always have, and most likely always will, wish I'd owned an E46 M3. I can still remember the sound of one screaming away from me and my lovely new WRX back in '02. Very nice OP.

11-11-2012, 03:03 AM	#1
A_P Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South East Posts: 1,697 iTrader: (0)	The Wife, The dad, The birthday and the NEW CHIC :) Morning guys, A short story for the Sunday morning reader... Sometimes business is tough. I am youngish guy (27) and after uni have always worked in the family business with my dad. We decided to branch out into a completely different line and start a new venture from scratch. Seeing as it was my idea, I was set the challenge to raise the funds myself build it up slowly. Sometimes you have to make tough decisions and take risks. So i made the choice a while back to sell my car. To beef up the initial investment. Sad but happy at the same time plodded on regardless. Stoical yet filled with optimism. Whilst all this was going on, my Mrs and my Dad had been plotting along in some slightly twisted way to reward my enthusiasm by way of buying me a new (read old) car as a Birthday (early) gift. Enter the NEW CHIC. Stats: E46 M3 Coupe Carbon Black MANUAL (read pure joy) OEM 18's (currently on my CSL's) Sat Nav TV Bluetooth Heated, memory seats. Full BMWSH and most importantly LSDiff. I could talk for hours about, purity and feel and prob end up using 90% of all superlatives known to man, but that would all be subjective. Apologies for the rubbish pics. A phone is never the same as a proper camera. Sorry the long thread. Stay safe. AP. Attached Images
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11-11-2012, 05:58 AM	#3
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist Drives: E46 M3 Tiag/Imola Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' Posts: 28,957 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2003 BMW E46 M3 [3.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [2.75]	Very nice Shah. Glad you found a good one. Love mine to bits. We will have to hook up some time. __________________

11-11-2012, 06:11 AM	#6
sheps Colonel Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cambs, UK Posts: 2,381 iTrader: (2)	Congrats on the motor man, looks great. Was I the only one that was reading this, thinking it was going in a whole other direction? __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 325i M Sport (E92), Black Sapphire, Coral Red Dakota, 19" 225's, Seat Heating, 6FL and de-badge Replaced by 6.2 litres of AMG powered C class.

11-11-2012, 08:28 AM	#10
zltm089 Major General Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON Posts: 6,457 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [5.00]	Nice one AP!...enjoy the M! __________________ Current Car: E92 335i SE Dream Cars: AMG SL65 Black,GallardoSuperleggera, GTR 2012, Agera R, F430 Scuderia, DBS, EVO X FQ400, Lexus LFA, F10 M5, e92 M3, GT3 RS4.0, Ferrari 458, Ferrari F12, R8 V10 plus, Jaguar F Type V8, Lamborghini LP700-4 Aventador, Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, C63 AMG Coupe Black, Vanquish 2012.

11-11-2012, 05:53 PM	#11
AWBimmer Can He? Drives: E92 335D Pre-LCI Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wheels in Motion Posts: 2,697 iTrader: (3)	Hard work pays off, lovely car and enjoy! __________________ Now: E92 335D Gone But Not Forgotten: E90 320D Alpine White

11-11-2012, 04:54 AM	#2
Squintstream First Lieutenant Drives: 335i M Sport avec DCT (E92) Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Derby Posts: 379 iTrader: (9)	Very nice AP. Now, if you could just send over the Mrs to me when you've finished and get your dad to adopt me we'll both be happy

11-11-2012, 08:12 AM	#9
ritjeff Private Drives: E90 LCI 335xi Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: MD Posts: 67 iTrader: (0)	Congratulations! Considering the tough business environment these days, that should make it mean even more. Enjoy!

11-13-2012, 10:09 AM	#12
makkan00 Brigadier General Drives: E90 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: London Posts: 3,896 iTrader: (15)	I read it the other day and I did not know that it was you SHAH. Like Sheps suggested, I thought it was something else. Anyway Congrats dear. Lovely motor and hope you looks after her. __________________ AluFelgens, LCI conversion, Eibach Sportsline, CF Interior Trims, Twin exhaust, Sports + Memory seats retrofit ICE: P99RS - Focal 100KRS II - SWS-8s - JL600/6 - JL300/2 - JL1000/1 - JL 12W7 IB My Audio build.

11-13-2012, 11:27 AM	#14
BMW-Power First Lieutenant Drives: 335d E92 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 376 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Audi TT Roadster [0.00] 2008 BMW 335d [0.00]	Looks spot on mate Love them alloys __________________ 335d : Sparkling Graphite : Coral Red Dakota Leather

11-13-2012, 06:59 PM	#15
B33M3R Lieutenant Drives: E90 320d M Sport Plus Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 500 iTrader: (0)	I always have, and most likely always will, wish I'd owned an E46 M3. I can still remember the sound of one screaming away from me and my lovely new WRX back in '02. Very nice OP. __________________ 2011 E90 320d Sport Plus - Sapphire Black Metallic - 18" Light Alloy 193M - Media Package Professional - Visibility Package - 6NF & 6FL - Heated Seats - Front & Rear PDC - JBL MS8 - JBL GTO 1004 - Earthquake SWS8's - Focal KRS 100 - Vibe Slick 4 Centre/Rear - Technic Harness Check out my stereo install guide - http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=540954

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