New member in Meriden CT

LionOfGosforth · 03-17-2011, 11:54 AM

Took delivery on 3/13 of a 2009 CPO black sapphire metallic 335xi coupe. Has sport, premium, cold and nav. Really loving it so far, will post up some pics soon. Anyone else in this area?

-Steve

ApexM3 · 03-17-2011, 01:43 PM

Welcome. I'm in Stamford. Come to the Uconn car show on the 9th.

I started a thread in this section somewhere.

Mehale · 03-17-2011, 01:46 PM

I'm in Stratford. Welcome to the CT scene. Gratz on the car.

I'm going to the Uconn car show too.

NYC_e92 · 03-17-2011, 01:54 PM

Welcome!! And congrats!

LionOfGosforth · 03-17-2011, 02:17 PM

Thanks for the welcome, i'll get some pics up soon. I'll look for the Uconn announcement too, would be good to get out and meet some of you!

RedKev335 · 03-17-2011, 02:56 PM

Welcome and Congrats, sounds sexy can't wait to see some pics

Juiced46 · 03-17-2011, 08:36 PM

Welcome! Im in Wallingford right on the Meriden line. Where did you buy the car from?

LionOfGosforth · 03-18-2011, 07:31 AM

Juiced46 - I actually spent a lot of time at various dealers in CT but ended up buying from Ridgefield.

LeMans335xiE90 · 03-18-2011, 07:38 AM

welcome!!!

hope your wallet is fat cuz this forum expedites the mod bug!

ApexM3 · 03-18-2011, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by LeMans335xiE90

welcome!!!

hope your wallet is fat cuz this forum expedites the mod bug!

+1

LionOfGosforth · 03-18-2011, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeMans335xiE90

welcome!!!

hope your wallet is fat cuz this forum expedites the mod bug!

It's a lot thinner now, coming from a Subaru Legacy

LeMans335xiE90 · 03-18-2011, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by LionOfGosforth

It's a lot thinner now, coming from a Subaru Legacy

nice upgrade

you came at the right time........ tax returns

MusclezMarinara · 03-18-2011, 09:05 AM

PICS MANG !

rdub315 · 03-18-2011, 09:26 AM

nice to see Meriden-Wallingford representin'... I grew up in Wallingford but now I live up in Syracuse.

Tiz113 · 03-18-2011, 12:53 PM

Congrats and Welcome,
Norwalk here

Mehale · 03-18-2011, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by LionOfGosforth

It's a lot thinner now, coming from a Subaru Legacy

What changed your mind for going BMW instead of STI?

Just curious, nothing else. Was looking into possibly an STI as a seconnd car and wanted to see your thoughts.

LionOfGosforth · 03-18-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mehale

What changed your mind for going BMW instead of STI?

Just curious, nothing else. Was looking into possibly an STI as a seconnd car and wanted to see your thoughts.

Well I actually owned an 04 STI for a year prior to the Legacy that I bought summer 05. I liked the STi a lot but it was no good for a daily driver after a while. I drive RT15 every day and given the short gear ratio, frankly it was a pain in traffic of which there was a lot during that period due to various roadworks etc. It's a good car but in my opinion, a little better as a weekend car. So far, loving the 335, so much better for the daily commute plus I look forward to driving it on weekends too which I sadly didn't with the STI, too much strain during the week.

Juiced46 · 03-18-2011, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by rdub

nice to see Meriden-Wallingford representin'... I grew up in Wallingford but now I live up in Syracuse.

Ohh nice. I grew up in North Haven and moved to Wallingford a few years ago

Quote:

Originally Posted by LionOfGosforth

Juiced46 - I actually spent a lot of time at various dealers in CT but ended up buying from Ridgefield.

Ahh ok. Where in Meriden do you live? I work for BMW of North Haven, so if you need anything let me know. I also have a shop in Wallingford where I do Mustang and BMW work. So if you want to do a JB3 or something hit me up

LionOfGosforth · 03-18-2011, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Juiced46

Ohh nice. I grew up in North Haven and moved to Wallingford a few years ago

Ahh ok. Where in Meriden do you live? I work for BMW of North Haven, so if you need anything let me know. I also have a shop in Wallingford where I do Mustang and BMW work. So if you want to do a JB3 or something hit me up

I will definitely keep you in mind, thanks. I likely will be going to North Haven for service work since it's closest to me, who should I ask for?

joed1 · 03-18-2011, 10:29 PM

Welcome and congratulations on your purchase.

LionOfGosforth · 03-20-2011, 08:36 PM

Ok...a few pics as promised, hopefully they look ok. My initial idea for mods only go as far as possibly swapping out the wood trim which i'm not 100% on for brushed aluminum or glacier aluminum. Down the line, possibly wheels and maybe suspension upgrades. I know I may catch some grief for having an auto but it was the one concession I had to make to the wife so that she would green light the purchase

LuxAngelEyes · 03-22-2011, 11:29 AM

Welcome. I'm right down the street in North haven

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LionOfGosforth Private First Class 3 Rep 180 Posts Drives: 2009 335xi coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (3)	Ok...a few pics as promised, hopefully they look ok. My initial idea for mods only go as far as possibly swapping out the wood trim which i'm not 100% on for brushed aluminum or glacier aluminum. Down the line, possibly wheels and maybe suspension upgrades. I know I may catch some grief for having an auto but it was the one concession I had to make to the wife so that she would green light the purchase Attached Images Last edited by LionOfGosforth; 03-20-2011 at 08:42 PM..
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