Weekend car at last!

peterg1965 · 06-24-2013, 01:14 PM

That is a quality weekend and keeper car. Just what I would do if I had the money and garage!

Most definately a future classic.

dxb335d · 06-24-2013, 01:33 PM

I know your not picking it up for a week or so.. Take a read of my thoughts after 6 months of ownership last summer!

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=707063

dobbo99 · 06-25-2013, 02:25 AM

missed this, I like it.
have been looking to make the step as well, though not to a CS and it wont be a weekend car either, although I only do about 12-15miles a day now.

do the CS steering wheels no have all the gadgets attached, looks different in the pictures that's all.

FRG · 06-25-2013, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MattOz

FRG,

Car looks lovely. Congratulations. My CS is Silver grey and I'm also a Midlander, so if you fancy meeting up anytime, let me know. For now, just enjoy the M!

Cheers
Matt

Thanks Matt. Have you had to have the steering wheel re-trimmed on yours?

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Originally Posted by dobbo99

missed this, I like it.
have been looking to make the step as well, though not to a CS and it wont be a weekend car either, although I only do about 12-15miles a day now.

do the CS steering wheels no have all the gadgets attached, looks different in the pictures that's all.

Cheers. Yep, all gadgets removed. It's the CSL wheel as the CS has the same M Track mode which is the single button on the wheel.

MattOz · 06-26-2013, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by FRG

Thanks Matt. Have you had to have the steering wheel re-trimmed on yours?

Nope. I've just steamed it to get rid of all the dirt as the alcantara tends to get a bit sticky over the years. It's absolutely fine now. I have had steering wheels retrimmed by Jack at RoyalSteeringWheels before and he does excellent work.

FRG · 07-08-2013, 03:52 AM

Picked it up on Saturday morning - WOW! It's absolutely fantastic. I've not had much time to drive it as the weather has been far too nice to turn down BBQ and beer offers but from what I have driven I can say that I love it.

rogerxp · 07-08-2013, 06:17 AM

Looks great, looks like a peach you've got there, bet you can't wait to get behind the wheel.

FRG · 07-08-2013, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by rogerxp

Looks great, looks like a peach you've got there, bet you can't wait to get behind the wheel.

Cheers. It wasn't easy walking past it this morning to get in the E90, might have to take it to work tomorrow

FRG · 07-08-2013, 04:24 PM

Went out for a quick drive earlier and got some pictures. Spotted two modded E9x's as well, are you on here? One black E92 on gloss black M359's, smoothed front (looked perfect) and private plate and also a black E90, gloss grilles, top of rear window spoiler, 193's, little union jack on boot, '07 plate, also looked mint.

zltm089 · 07-08-2013, 04:42 PM

so hows the drive then????!...

FRG · 07-08-2013, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by zltm089

so hows the drive then????!...

How did I forget that bit. At low speed the SMG is taking some getting used to as it's small pedal input = big output, I hope I can get used to it. When you're pressing on its just a whole different ball game, ear to ear grin all the way to the next gear change and beyond and the handling really is something else, it just gives you so much confidence to keep pushing it. I can see what all of the motoring journalists were talking about in all of the reviews I read on the CS before I took the plunge.

MERLIN335i · 07-09-2013, 05:17 AM

Nice car, but the gasket key ring is even better

Even if it is half hidden by cheap and nasty ones

FRG · 07-09-2013, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MERLIN335i

Nice car, but the gasket key ring is even better

Even if it is half hidden by cheap and nasty ones

Thanks

The only other thing on there that isn't a key is my Tesco clubcard. The new one you sent is still in the bubble wrap. I need to sort my keys.

misterS3 · 07-09-2013, 06:37 AM

Great car.

Strangely similar to a stock GTR in sound and the way it goes. And the bit that different you can't really access on public roads anyway!

Enjoy

MERLIN335i · 07-09-2013, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by FRG

I need to sort my keys.

Yes, probably not a good idea to have the keys to all your *valuables* on one ring.

06-24-2013, 01:14 PM	#23
peterg1965 Brigadier General 164 Rep 4,190 Posts Drives: F30 335d M Sport, F15 X5 40d Join Date: May 2007 Location: The place of dark satanic mills, UK iTrader: (0)	That is a quality weekend and keeper car. Just what I would do if I had the money and garage! Most definately a future classic.
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06-25-2013, 02:25 AM	#25
dobbo99 Major 227 Rep 1,489 Posts Drives: E39 530 oldskool Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	missed this, I like it. have been looking to make the step as well, though not to a CS and it wont be a weekend car either, although I only do about 12-15miles a day now. do the CS steering wheels no have all the gadgets attached, looks different in the pictures that's all.
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07-08-2013, 03:52 AM	#28
FRG Captain 63 Rep 647 Posts Drives: E91 325d M Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: east midlands iTrader: (1)	Picked it up on Saturday morning - WOW! It's absolutely fantastic. I've not had much time to drive it as the weather has been far too nice to turn down BBQ and beer offers but from what I have driven I can say that I love it.
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07-08-2013, 06:17 AM	#29
rogerxp Major General 164 Rep 5,950 Posts Drives: M3 Comp Pack / QQ+2 Tekna Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockport, Cheshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 350Z GT Roadster [2.00] 2004 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2005 Nissan 350Z GT ... [0.00] 2006 E92 BMW 335i SE [9.00] 2003 Maserati 4200 [6.00] 2006 E90 330d M Sport [0.00]	Looks great, looks like a peach you've got there, bet you can't wait to get behind the wheel. __________________ Current -: MW E92 M3 Competition Pack / Qashqai+2 Tekna 1.6dci Gone -: 370Z GT Roadster; BMW X3 3.0d xdrive M Sport; E46 330i M Sport Coupe; Mazda RX8 231; Nissan 350Z GT Roadster; BMW E90 330d M Sport; BMW E92 335i SE; Maserati 4200; Nissan 350Z; Honda S2000; Astra Coupe Turbo; Ford Probe
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07-08-2013, 04:24 PM	#31
FRG Captain 63 Rep 647 Posts Drives: E91 325d M Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: east midlands iTrader: (1)	Went out for a quick drive earlier and got some pictures. Spotted two modded E9x's as well, are you on here? One black E92 on gloss black M359's, smoothed front (looked perfect) and private plate and also a black E90, gloss grilles, top of rear window spoiler, 193's, little union jack on boot, '07 plate, also looked mint.
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07-08-2013, 04:42 PM	#32
zltm089 Banned 242 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]	so hows the drive then????!...
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07-09-2013, 05:17 AM	#34
MERLIN335i Brigadier General 117 Rep 3,866 Posts Drives: Gone: E92 M3 Competition Pack Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buckinghamshire iTrader: (0)	Nice car, but the gasket key ring is even better Even if it is half hidden by cheap and nasty ones
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07-09-2013, 06:37 AM	#36
misterS3 Lieutenant Colonel 70 Rep 1,733 Posts Drives: X70 on the way Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	Great car. Strangely similar to a stock GTR in sound and the way it goes. And the bit that different you can't really access on public roads anyway! Enjoy
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