Vessel COURAGE (Voyage EB742-COG), departed 15-Oct-2007

cpippolo · 11-02-2007, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by riditec

6 days for me (and cshsia, given that we are both picking up tomorrow and were on the same boat.)

Isn't it less than five for you? The boat unloaded Monday evening, and you'll get your car Saturday. That's pretty quick.

riditec · 11-02-2007, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cpippolo

Isn't it less than five for you? The boat unloaded Monday evening, and you'll get your car Saturday. That's pretty quick.

Well, technically the boat docked on Sunday, 1 day ahead of schedule. But yeah, it was pretty quick. I'm filling out some BMW Assist docs now, my CA is activating the Sirius account, etc. Wow, this is actually happening.

HonkeyDorey · 11-02-2007, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by riditec

Well, technically the boat docked on Sunday, 1 day ahead of schedule. But yeah, it was pretty quick. I'm filling out some BMW Assist docs now, my CA is activating the Sirius account, etc. Wow, this is actually happening.

i remember the days when i would call and the voice would say ".... and no schedualed production date yet" yuckkkkkkkkk

now my car is going for alittle boat ride

riditec · 11-02-2007, 01:26 PM

My Sirius account appears to be pre-paid for 1 year. Is this what you guys who also got Sirius expect? I thought it was supposed to be pre-paid for a longer period, possibly even forever (a "lifetime" account).

HonkeyDorey · 11-02-2007, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by riditec

My Sirius account appears to be pre-paid for 1 year. Is this what you guys who also got Sirius expect? I thought it was supposed to be pre-paid for a longer period, possibly even forever (a "lifetime" account).

don't complain... my sister got an accord a while back and got only 3 months free...

Sirius wants you to get use to it and like it so after your year is up YOU pay to buy it... why would they give their service away for free forever...

If you hate it after a year don't renew it...
If you like it after a year... renew it and you already got a $155 of free service... i think its $12.95 per month

cshsia · 11-02-2007, 03:12 PM

just stepped out of a press conference, that took care of 2 hours of this "last day", sweet!

All I gotta do now is go home, sleep, wake up and take the LIRR to Douglaston, pick up the car, then it's off to the Mandarin Oriental for some afternoon tea. (rediscovering my inner brit?? birthday tea!) Top down in the city, definitely looking forward to that.

DBville · 11-02-2007, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by riditec

My Sirius account appears to be pre-paid for 1 year. Is this what you guys who also got Sirius expect? I thought it was supposed to be pre-paid for a longer period, possibly even forever (a "lifetime" account).

The only "lifetime" subscription I am aware of is the traffic alerts connected to the Nav system. They are supposedly guaranteed for four years, and as long after that as BMW retains the relationship with ClearChannel (they broadcast the data).

riditec · 11-03-2007, 08:31 AM

Today's The Day!!

I'm going at noon, will probably get back home later in the day. Will let you guys know how it goes

cshsia · 11-03-2007, 10:48 AM

GOT MY CAR!!!!

wow, it's so worth it.

the only complaint is the 50F temperature preventing the top from being opened.

So my father asked me this morning, can I drive out to Douglaston to pick them up, drive to the city for dinner, then drive them back. I actually said yes.

cshsia · 11-03-2007, 10:50 AM

I wonder if I can claim first pickup, probably not.

Pics were taken with gf's camera, no cable here. Will upload later this afternoon. If anyone seems a black 328i vert in the city, top down braving the elements, that's me.

DBville · 11-03-2007, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cshsia

GOT MY CAR!!!!

wow, it's so worth it.

the only complaint is the 50F temperature preventing the top from being opened.

So my father asked me this morning, can I drive out to Douglaston to pick them up, drive to the city for dinner, then drive them back. I actually said yes.

Thats what the seat heaters and heater are for!!

Congrats on getting it - ours was on the Courage, but we don't get it for another 25 days.

BMCoupe_782 · 11-03-2007, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cshsia

I wonder if I can claim first pickup, probably not.

Pics were taken with gf's camera, no cable here. Will upload later this afternoon. If anyone seems a black 328i vert in the city, top down braving the elements, that's me.

Congats dude

I just picked mine up this morning as well...9am. Loving it....it is damn cold though...sucks! Oh well...it's still warm enough the drop that top!

riditec · 11-03-2007, 03:26 PM

I went to the dealership around noon, paperwork took about 20 minutes, then my CA walked me over to the car. I have to say I was quite stunned the first time I saw it. The proportions are so perfect...

Then the training went on for about an hour--like someone else posted on some other thread, it was mostly on the iDrive, lol.

Some first impressions...the steering at low speeds is definitely heavier than I'm used to (I'm used to my parents' Lexus and Mercedes, both are clearly designed for comfort over performance).

The gray poplar is actually gray and matches the black interior very nicely.

The A pillar blocks my view more than I thought it would, but that's probably because I'm not used to a coupe profile.

The engine sounds amazing when you start it...it has that G35 tuned exhaust sound to it, except deeper and classier.

Last but not least my CA was actually very nice in person (I had transacted the whole thing via e-mail previously).

Driving home through the streets of Manhattan, I definitely felt more than a little anxious and I had to be very careful with the accelerator, because the torque comes on so early. I was on constant high alert for pedestrians and other obstacles, lol. I can tell that the thing really wants to go fast--but it's on a leash in stop and go traffic in the city.

When I pulled into my apartment's garage I probably spent 15 minutes just telling the attendants to "please be careful with it, I just got it today." They park Porsches and AMG's all day, so they probably think I've got an extreme case of OCD. Well, I do!

If my car were parked in my driveway I'd post some pics but since I don't live in the 'burbs and it's hidden away in the bowels of my building's parking garage, I don't know when I'll get the chance to take pictures. I'll try to post some later though!

Congrats to everyone else who picked up today, and to those who are still waiting, don't worry you'll have your car soon, and you'll love it!

cshsia · 11-04-2007, 09:02 AM

opened the roof at 1am coming out of my bday party, windows up it wasn't cold at all.

despite that, everyone looked at this strange couple.

BMWGator · 11-04-2007, 10:38 AM

Ok, here's another fellow passenger on the Courage. I've been lurking on this thread since it came out! I'm picking up my 335 vert tomorrow and just can't contain my excitement!

I actually got a peek at it yesterday at the dealership (I happened to drop by just minutes after the truck had finished unloading my car...lol)

Congrats to all the other Courage voyagers!

BMW335TT · 11-04-2007, 11:12 AM

My Dealer Still Didnt Call Me

cshsia · 11-04-2007, 12:07 PM

just drove home from the gym, top down, other bimmer drivers look in envy (why do they? they got 5,6,7 series, lol)

I love this car, perfect in every way.

BMCoupe_782 · 11-04-2007, 12:34 PM

Whenever I see a e93 I always do a double-take. Just looks so damn good! have fun....

bimr_fan · 11-04-2007, 04:24 PM

Congrats on those who picked up!!
Any more pickup news from the NJ/NY front?

For those who picked up already, how many miles were on the odo at pickup?

riditec · 11-04-2007, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bimr_fan

Congrats on those who picked up!!
Any more pickup news from the NJ/NY front?

For those who picked up already, how many miles were on the odo at pickup?

6 for mine. I think I put about 20 miles on it yesterday (not much for the first day, I know).

Bud Fox · 11-04-2007, 06:01 PM

I am on pins and needles waiting for mine, it is being prepped in Charleston, My CA says I should have it by Friday, 11/9.

Damn, I can't wait.

Bastages.

cshsia · 11-04-2007, 06:37 PM

6 miles on mine as well at pickup.

now at 126.

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riditec Private First Class 4 Rep 110 Posts Drives: '08 335xi Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 M3 Coupe [0.00]	My Sirius account appears to be pre-paid for 1 year. Is this what you guys who also got Sirius expect? I thought it was supposed to be pre-paid for a longer period, possibly even forever (a "lifetime" account).
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cshsia Private First Class 6 Rep 131 Posts Drives: AMV8, Ford Fiesta SE Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	just stepped out of a press conference, that took care of 2 hours of this "last day", sweet! All I gotta do now is go home, sleep, wake up and take the LIRR to Douglaston, pick up the car, then it's off to the Mandarin Oriental for some afternoon tea. (rediscovering my inner brit?? birthday tea!) Top down in the city, definitely looking forward to that. __________________ Former E93 328i owner, lease transferred 2009. Hoping to get back into an M Car someday. App Developer working full time from home. Next car related app coming July 2013.
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riditec Private First Class 4 Rep 110 Posts Drives: '08 335xi Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 M3 Coupe [0.00]	Today's The Day!! I'm going at noon, will probably get back home later in the day. Will let you guys know how it goes
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11-03-2007, 10:48 AM	#229
cshsia Private First Class 6 Rep 131 Posts Drives: AMV8, Ford Fiesta SE Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	GOT MY CAR!!!! wow, it's so worth it. the only complaint is the 50F temperature preventing the top from being opened. So my father asked me this morning, can I drive out to Douglaston to pick them up, drive to the city for dinner, then drive them back. I actually said yes. __________________ Former E93 328i owner, lease transferred 2009. Hoping to get back into an M Car someday. App Developer working full time from home. Next car related app coming July 2013.
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cshsia Private First Class 6 Rep 131 Posts Drives: AMV8, Ford Fiesta SE Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I wonder if I can claim first pickup, probably not. Pics were taken with gf's camera, no cable here. Will upload later this afternoon. If anyone seems a black 328i vert in the city, top down braving the elements, that's me. __________________ Former E93 328i owner, lease transferred 2009. Hoping to get back into an M Car someday. App Developer working full time from home. Next car related app coming July 2013.
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riditec Private First Class 4 Rep 110 Posts Drives: '08 335xi Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 M3 Coupe [0.00]	Got mine! I went to the dealership around noon, paperwork took about 20 minutes, then my CA walked me over to the car. I have to say I was quite stunned the first time I saw it. The proportions are so perfect... Then the training went on for about an hour--like someone else posted on some other thread, it was mostly on the iDrive, lol. Some first impressions...the steering at low speeds is definitely heavier than I'm used to (I'm used to my parents' Lexus and Mercedes, both are clearly designed for comfort over performance). The gray poplar is actually gray and matches the black interior very nicely. The A pillar blocks my view more than I thought it would, but that's probably because I'm not used to a coupe profile. The engine sounds amazing when you start it...it has that G35 tuned exhaust sound to it, except deeper and classier. Last but not least my CA was actually very nice in person (I had transacted the whole thing via e-mail previously). Driving home through the streets of Manhattan, I definitely felt more than a little anxious and I had to be very careful with the accelerator, because the torque comes on so early. I was on constant high alert for pedestrians and other obstacles, lol. I can tell that the thing really wants to go fast--but it's on a leash in stop and go traffic in the city. When I pulled into my apartment's garage I probably spent 15 minutes just telling the attendants to "please be careful with it, I just got it today." They park Porsches and AMG's all day, so they probably think I've got an extreme case of OCD. Well, I do! If my car were parked in my driveway I'd post some pics but since I don't live in the 'burbs and it's hidden away in the bowels of my building's parking garage, I don't know when I'll get the chance to take pictures. I'll try to post some later though! Congrats to everyone else who picked up today, and to those who are still waiting, don't worry you'll have your car soon, and you'll love it!
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cshsia Private First Class 6 Rep 131 Posts Drives: AMV8, Ford Fiesta SE Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	opened the roof at 1am coming out of my bday party, windows up it wasn't cold at all. despite that, everyone looked at this strange couple. __________________ Former E93 328i owner, lease transferred 2009. Hoping to get back into an M Car someday. App Developer working full time from home. Next car related app coming July 2013.
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11-04-2007, 10:38 AM	#235
BMWGator Captain 16 Rep 653 Posts Drives: 2008 E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	Ok, here's another fellow passenger on the Courage. I've been lurking on this thread since it came out! I'm picking up my 335 vert tomorrow and just can't contain my excitement! I actually got a peek at it yesterday at the dealership (I happened to drop by just minutes after the truck had finished unloading my car...lol) Congrats to all the other Courage voyagers!
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cshsia Private First Class 6 Rep 131 Posts Drives: AMV8, Ford Fiesta SE Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	just drove home from the gym, top down, other bimmer drivers look in envy (why do they? they got 5,6,7 series, lol) I love this car, perfect in every way. __________________ Former E93 328i owner, lease transferred 2009. Hoping to get back into an M Car someday. App Developer working full time from home. Next car related app coming July 2013.
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11-04-2007, 12:34 PM	#238
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11-04-2007, 04:24 PM	#239
bimr_fan Enlisted Member 2 Rep 34 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Congrats on those who picked up!! Any more pickup news from the NJ/NY front? For those who picked up already, how many miles were on the odo at pickup?
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11-04-2007, 06:01 PM	#241
Bud Fox Barbera Red 2008 BMW 335I Convertible 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335I Convertible Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wellington, Florida iTrader: (0)	Where are the pics for those that picked up their rides?!?! I am on pins and needles waiting for mine, it is being prepped in Charleston, My CA says I should have it by Friday, 11/9. Damn, I can't wait. Bastages.
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11-04-2007, 06:37 PM	#242
cshsia Private First Class 6 Rep 131 Posts Drives: AMV8, Ford Fiesta SE Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	6 miles on mine as well at pickup. now at 126. __________________ Former E93 328i owner, lease transferred 2009. Hoping to get back into an M Car someday. App Developer working full time from home. Next car related app coming July 2013.
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