12-05-2024, 12:00 AM | #1 |
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Finally pulled the trigger.
Well everyone,
I've finally pulled the trigger. It's been 2 weeks since getting the production # and still waiting for things to change over into the next stage. 115,500 msrp with everything all said and done. I've read the build order tracking pinned post. I'm a BMW CCA member is it possible for me to get their rebate on a leased vehicle? I'm doing a lease as I'll be using this with my business and that's more favorable for deductions per my accountant. Does anyone have anything else they want to share with me or any tips that may come in handy over the next few months as well as pickup day? Planned upgrades: Window tint Front grill ppf/maybe hood ppf Something to coat/protect the ivory white interior. Carbahn stage 2 tune with added cooling Akrapovic titanium exhaust Self leveling center caps New rims(need recommendations) and I'll use the oem for winter tires probably. Dashcam for front and back Let me know if anyone has anymore tips for me. I'm all ears. |
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12-05-2024, 01:03 PM | #4 |
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I got the dark emerald metallic IC. I was going to go blue IC but I thought any shade of blue might be overdone. So I went white interior with a darker green exterior. People love the IOMG factor color but that's too light for my tastes. I wanted something that has more complexity at different lighting conditions.
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I looked at so many blue shades as well, and at first was going Laguna Seca, but knew it was going to be popular and opted against it. Dark Emerald over Ivory will be sick. |
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You are getting a Drive Recorder, you don't need dashcams. Unless they are for a different purpose Last edited by godunovs65; 12-05-2024 at 04:17 PM.. |
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12-05-2024, 03:52 PM | #9 | |
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So I believe it has the drive recorder. I thought the drive recording was for race stats and etc. I didn't know it had actual cameras like the Teslas do? Are they high quality and would I still benefit from a blackvue 970ds 2 channel for a different angle or the IR for interior view if someone breaks in? |
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12-05-2024, 03:55 PM | #10 |
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Omg 😱🥲🤤
I've never seen one in person and the configurator doesn't do it justice. I love the look in direct sun and in the shade it appears more black which is what i wanted. Nice car!!! Thank you for sharing!! Got any photos of you in motion with it? |
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12-05-2024, 03:58 PM | #11 | |
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I'm going to use the car for YouTube and plan to start posting videos here in the next couple weeks of various projects and etc. I may use it for 10% personal use here and there but I have another car for day to day stuff. I plan to film any and every drive to meets, community events, and to the dealer/mechanic, as well as track. Then create content from there. I'm looking for something to bring more traction to my channel and I'm looking for something that's more repeatable than building some crazy house add on every video, because that's what I tried this summer and it's was exhausting. Last edited by sirwestofash; 12-05-2024 at 04:00 PM.. |
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12-05-2024, 05:47 PM | #14 |
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Congrats. Assuming you're in Charlotte, NC, are you considering a Performance Center Delivery? I just did it last month and it's a hoot.
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12-05-2024, 06:59 PM | #15 |
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If you ever want to come to the tail of the dragon let me know. We could plan something and get some good photos of our cars 🤘
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12-05-2024, 07:01 PM | #16 |
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I was considering it. I figured I'd have more time to film the car and "unwrap" it in the dealership though. Plus the Performance delivery adds 2 more weeks or so onto pickup date. I'll have to see based off the time of year and etc. I don't want to miss too much of spring and being able to film it.
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12-06-2024, 06:37 AM | #17 |
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Lunch for an hour and then at 1pm they brought me to my car. Pictures below, it was in its own dedicated bay with a few comfy chairs, and it was just me and the BMW specialist who spent a ton of time with me showing me the car. We were in there for about an hour, but I'm sure if I said I wanted to take 2 hours and do all kinds of filming and pictures, he would be totally fine with that. Even after we pulled it out of the garage, he was like "stay as long as you want, feel free to drive it over to take video of it next to the track cars, etc." They were super chill. Just food for thought. Either way, def post video once you take delivery/link to other stuff you've created. |
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Congrats!
+1 here as well that pulled the trigger. Now the hard part begins, waiting……….. |
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12-09-2024, 03:52 PM | #21 |
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Black Sapphire Metallic with Silver 825m wheels. Super happy with it. Unfortunately I think they only have the option to do PCD during the week.
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12-10-2024, 08:05 AM | #22 |
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Silver wheels look nice, classic. Especially with black and tartufo. This is a classic bimmer combo. And manual. What else would one desire! Congratulations!
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