The Wife, The dad, The birthday and the NEW CHIC :)

A_P · 11-11-2012, 02:03 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, 03:54 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, 04:58 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, 05:02 AM

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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, 05:04 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, 05:11 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, 05:15 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, 06:47 AM

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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, 07:12 AM

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

zltm089 · 11-11-2012, 07:28 AM

Nice one AP!...enjoy the M!

AWBimmer · 11-11-2012, 04:53 PM

Hard work pays off, lovely car and enjoy!

makkan00 · 11-13-2012, 09:09 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, 09:13 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.

jrah · 11-13-2012, 10:27 AM

Looks spot on mate

Love them alloys

B33M3R · 11-13-2012, 05:59 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.

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A_P Lieutenant Colonel 57 Rep 1,698 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South East 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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Squintstream Captain 141 Rep 736 Posts Drives: F32 435i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Derby iTrader: (14)	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
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sheps Colonel 73 Rep 2,396 Posts Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cambs, UK 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.
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ritjeff Private 1 Rep 92 Posts Drives: E90 LCI 335xi Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Congratulations! Considering the tough business environment these days, that should make it mean even more. Enjoy!
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zltm089 Banned 243 Rep 7,690 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	Nice one AP!...enjoy the M!
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makkan00 Major General 886 Rep 9,097 Posts Drives: F83 and F36 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Essex iTrader: (56)	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. __________________ F36 Xdrive for her - HUD, park assist, heated steering wheel, rear camera, Apple car play F36 RWD for him - HK, M sports pack, GTS tail light, Apple car play
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jrah Captain 80 Rep 618 Posts Drives: M340d Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Buckinghamshire iTrader: (0)	Looks spot on mate Love them alloys __________________ M340d - Brooklyn Grey - Cognac
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B33M3R Captain 96 Rep 831 Posts Drives: F31 335d XD M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cambridgeshire 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. __________________ F31 335d M Sport XD - Mineral Grey - Coral Red - 19" 442M - HK Audio - M Sport Plus Pack - Heated Seats Check out my E90stereo install guide - http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=540954
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