bye bye Norcal

so gti · 03-14-2007, 03:06 PM

I sold my car last Sunday because I am moving back to Japan. I've had this car since Dec of 05 and 30,000 miles. I had lots and lots of fun with this car.

The most beautiful car I've ever had

The fastest car I've ever had

The most "fun to drive" car I've ever had.

I also want to thank everyone who I met through this forum. I know I do not have E90/E92 but you guys were so nice when I came out for the meet. I really enjoyed hanging out with you guys. I wish i could stay longer and represent M3 at Norcal/Socal Meet :rocks: but oh well....

I really had a lot of fun and I am very sad right now.

I know people would ask me "so what are you gonna get in japan?" well..to answer that question, I am not sure. I will be living in middle of downtown tokyo where monthly parking is 400-500 dollars. I am not sure if I can justify buying a car as of right now. An M3 costs average 10k-20k more than it does here so financially, I don't think I am capable anyway.

I could go back to VW and buy R32 or something but after owning an M3...it's hard to go back to something not M3 or Porsche

I might save up some more money and get S4 avant. I really would like to get an RWD again but i'll save that till I will be able to afford E92 M3 or 997

E90 might be another way to go and finally i can be one of you guys!

here are the pix I took (or my gf took for me) last 2 days before my car was sold.

at Lombart Street

at Fillmore Street

at Santana Row

Palm Tree Street in Stanford University

17-mile Drive near Pebble Beach in Monterey

after last car wash

Last Gas stop

10 min before i sold it

bye bye

So

cm3rc · 03-14-2007, 03:08 PM

some of your pictures arent showing

your car is hawt btw..

dejav0o · 03-14-2007, 03:30 PM

So, it's been great seeing you at our meets, and I hope you continue to drop by the forums to say hi every now and then while in Japan. Good luck with your new job there!

shragon · 03-14-2007, 03:35 PM

what up so! man, sad to see you moving back to japan too! you were in the bay area for such a short period of time!

anyway, it was always nice seeing you at the norcal meets and providing the awesome pics you'd take.

best wishes with your new chapter in life in japan! who knows, maybe you'll find yourself back in the states one day.

longtran · 03-14-2007, 04:10 PM

nice to meet you before you left.

good luck in japan.

nightkhan · 03-14-2007, 04:14 PM

oh damn...that was fast! you weren't even here that long.

it was great seeing you at the meets, and good luck over there in japan. I'm sure you're going to feast your eyes of some crazy modded cars there, so keep us posted.

i hope the new owner of your m3 is a bmw enthusiast! all the best!

just4kickz · 03-14-2007, 04:20 PM

nice! santana row!

who are u going to be working for in japan?

BMW F22 · 03-14-2007, 04:38 PM

man I hate goodbyes.
Anyhoo- all the best wishes in Japan.

SpecC · 03-14-2007, 05:41 PM

haha i didn't get to meet you at the euro meet sinced you looked busy but your car looke awesome! that is going to be one proud happy owner! gl hf in japan, great place and great country.

18LLC · 03-14-2007, 05:43 PM

Koun oh inori masu, gambatte!

dejav0o · 03-14-2007, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 18LLC

Koun oh inori masu, gambatte!

J you speak Japanese??

vladinecko · 03-14-2007, 07:16 PM

you're really sentimental. i was too when i was selling my E36 325i as it was my first car.

good luck in japan!

18LLC · 03-14-2007, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dejav0o

J you speak Japanese??

no, but one of my co worker does. I just ask her how to write it.

I think so can feel more family style this way.

1001 · 03-15-2007, 01:51 AM

nice to meet you at the meets. good luck and have fun in japan. hope you will still visit the boards often. Jackie

HRC · 03-15-2007, 02:16 AM

So, I'm very glad I got to meet you before you move to the land of the rising sun! Sorry I couldn't meet up with you and the gang more. Internet is our friend!

Danny

so gti · 03-15-2007, 11:10 AM

thank all of you for those kind words.

i am getting sentimental

i will visit the board more often

you guys keep modding! and keep good companies. thats what its all about

tibbz · 03-15-2007, 11:43 AM

hey man its sad to see you go....it was nice meeting you at the meets.....good luck in Japan.....

18LLC · 03-15-2007, 04:12 PM

c u tomorrow nite

koreez88 · 03-15-2007, 06:03 PM

That's my supercuts on Fillmore!

)
Anyway, even though I didn't get a chance to meet you, still, have a nice trip to Japan.

03-14-2007, 03:06 PM	#1
so gti I drive E46..yea i am old skool 31 Rep 131 Posts Drives: 02 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tokyo, Japan iTrader: (0)	bye bye Norcal I sold my car last Sunday because I am moving back to Japan. I've had this car since Dec of 05 and 30,000 miles. I had lots and lots of fun with this car. The most beautiful car I've ever had The fastest car I've ever had The most "fun to drive" car I've ever had. I also want to thank everyone who I met through this forum. I know I do not have E90/E92 but you guys were so nice when I came out for the meet. I really enjoyed hanging out with you guys. I wish i could stay longer and represent M3 at Norcal/Socal Meet :rocks: but oh well.... I really had a lot of fun and I am very sad right now. I know people would ask me "so what are you gonna get in japan?" well..to answer that question, I am not sure. I will be living in middle of downtown tokyo where monthly parking is 400-500 dollars. I am not sure if I can justify buying a car as of right now. An M3 costs average 10k-20k more than it does here so financially, I don't think I am capable anyway. I could go back to VW and buy R32 or something but after owning an M3...it's hard to go back to something not M3 or Porsche I might save up some more money and get S4 avant. I really would like to get an RWD again but i'll save that till I will be able to afford E92 M3 or 997 E90 might be another way to go and finally i can be one of you guys! here are the pix I took (or my gf took for me) last 2 days before my car was sold. at Lombart Street at Fillmore Street at Santana Row Palm Tree Street in Stanford University 17-mile Drive near Pebble Beach in Monterey after last car wash Last Gas stop 10 min before i sold it bye bye So __________________ Photo Gallery B8 S4 Avant SOLD B8 A4 Avant SOLD ///M3 SOLD .:R32
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cm3rc Colonel 85 Rep 2,221 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ferndale MI iTrader: (8) Garage List 06 325i [0.00]	some of your pictures arent showing your car is hawt btw.. __________________ www.socale90.com
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03-14-2007, 03:30 PM	#3
dejav0o Captain 24 Rep 605 Posts Drives: SG 330i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Mateo iTrader: (1)	So, it's been great seeing you at our meets, and I hope you continue to drop by the forums to say hi every now and then while in Japan. Good luck with your new job there! __________________ Mods: blacklines, sunglass tray holder w/ led mod, clear bra, 30% tint, rear outlet plugs, LUX 3.0, McCulloch 6000k HIDs
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03-14-2007, 03:35 PM	#4
shragon Moderator 497 Rep 27,441 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	what up so! man, sad to see you moving back to japan too! you were in the bay area for such a short period of time! anyway, it was always nice seeing you at the norcal meets and providing the awesome pics you'd take. best wishes with your new chapter in life in japan! who knows, maybe you'll find yourself back in the states one day. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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03-14-2007, 04:10 PM	#5
longtran Lieutenant General 1431 Rep 16,628 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	nice to meet you before you left. good luck in japan.
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03-14-2007, 04:14 PM	#6
nightkhan Private Woodman 163 Rep 467 Posts Drives: 328i, JB, Space Rocket Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (3)	oh damn...that was fast! you weren't even here that long. it was great seeing you at the meets, and good luck over there in japan. I'm sure you're going to feast your eyes of some crazy modded cars there, so keep us posted. i hope the new owner of your m3 is a bmw enthusiast! all the best! __________________ Former King of Stock... E90 325i, Jet Black: Done with Current: E92 328i, Sports Package, 335i wheels, Power Seats, BMW Assist/Bluetooth, IPod/USB, heated seats, //M Short Shifter Future Mods: 19" CSL's, KW V2, 15mm spacer, tints
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just4kickz boku no namae ha... 336 Rep 11,025 Posts Drives: 2006 BS 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: S. Bay Area, CA + Newark, NJ + ChiCity + True Blue iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	nice! santana row! who are u going to be working for in japan? __________________ looking for a PreLCI Black Sapphire e90 front bumper without license plate holes "Akimbo shotguns. Broken wrists anyone? And don't give me that 'it's just a game' bull**. Where the are my akimbo interventions then?! One scope on each eye mother**er!!"
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BMW F22 Major General 3566 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	man I hate goodbyes. Anyhoo- all the best wishes in Japan.
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SpecC Completely obsessed with detailing 299 Rep 15,442 Posts Drives: E90 SG 330i, white Scion tC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Francisco and Davis iTrader: (4)	haha i didn't get to meet you at the euro meet sinced you looked busy but your car looke awesome! that is going to be one proud happy owner! gl hf in japan, great place and great country.
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18LLC Major General 148 Rep 5,104 Posts Drives: e89 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Koun oh inori masu, gambatte! __________________
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03-14-2007, 07:16 PM	#12
vladinecko Brigadier General 277 Rep 3,924 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [9.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i [0.00] 1994 BMW 325i [0.00]	you're really sentimental. i was too when i was selling my E36 325i as it was my first car. good luck in japan! __________________ 2011 E92 M3 - IB/Beige/Sycamore Wood/6MT/EDC/ZPP2/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/iPod-USB/Enh. Audio 2008 E92 335i - Montego Blue/Black/Gray Poplar/6MT/ZPP/ZSP/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/HDRadio/iPod-USB - *Sold* 2006 E90 330i - Mystic Blue/Black/Aluminum/6MT/ZPP/iDrive/PDC/Heated Seats/Sat. Prep - *Sold* 1994 E36 325i - Boston Green/Beige/Automatic/ZPP/Heated Seats/Premium Sound - *Sold*
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03-15-2007, 01:51 AM	#14
1001 Captain 27 Rep 830 Posts Drives: 06' 325i/08' 350z/09' 128i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San francisco iTrader: (0)	nice to meet you at the meets. good luck and have fun in japan. hope you will still visit the boards often. Jackie
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03-15-2007, 02:16 AM	#15
HRC MAUI BUILT 485 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	So, I'm very glad I got to meet you before you move to the land of the rising sun! Sorry I couldn't meet up with you and the gang more. Internet is our friend! Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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03-15-2007, 11:10 AM	#16
so gti I drive E46..yea i am old skool 31 Rep 131 Posts Drives: 02 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tokyo, Japan iTrader: (0)	thank all of you for those kind words. i am getting sentimental i will visit the board more often you guys keep modding! and keep good companies. thats what its all about __________________ Photo Gallery B8 S4 Avant SOLD B8 A4 Avant SOLD ///M3 SOLD .:R32
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tibbz Major General 69 Rep 6,474 Posts Drives: 13 F10 535i; 07 E92 335i (ret) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	hey man its sad to see you go....it was nice meeting you at the meets.....good luck in Japan.....
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18LLC Major General 148 Rep 5,104 Posts Drives: e89 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: California iTrader: (0)	c u tomorrow nite __________________
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03-15-2007, 06:03 PM	#19
koreez88 Всем привет ;) 146 Rep 3,358 Posts Drives: Tesla Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (12)	That's my supercuts on Fillmore! ) Anyway, even though I didn't get a chance to meet you, still, have a nice trip to Japan.
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