05-03-2022, 09:56 PM | #1 |
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Marina Bay Blue M3 xDrive PCD Delivery - Escape from Purgatory
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Simply put, the car is worth the wait. Picking up this car was my second trip to the Performance Center for a M3. While I wish I could have experienced the European Delivery + PCD combo again, I feel like the PCD experience alone is still VERY worth it for anyone picking up a new M car. For anyone curious, the Performance Center does not currently have xDrive M3/M4s available, only RWD. That said, the RWD feels incredibly powerful and planted on their small track. I loved my F80 but the G80 really feels like an upgrade to a whole new tier of car. A piece of advice for anyone who is like me and just wants to get in and drive the car. If you don't have experience with iDrive 7 and are coming from a much older generation like iDrive 4, do pay attention to what the delivery expert is telling you or at least ask key questions about features you intend to rely on when you drive off. This generation infotainment is a bit of a leap from ID4. Now that I'm acquainted with ID7 though, I don't think I could ever go back. I also like the overall aesthetics in how it is implemented when compared to what is coming with ID8. The wide screen bar mounted across a dashboard looks terrible to me. Overall, I'm absolutely loving the car. While waiting for break in service I've been getting acquainted to all of the features and comforts that the G80 has that my F80 did not. (yes, some of these are common on most new 2021+ model cars).
Finally, some photos. I love the color. My wife and I both agree we still like Estoril Blue as the preferred BMW blue for our family, but we wanted a change and this color is excellent. Photos (except 1) courtesy of Parks Detailing. I appreciate they offered their photos because I have not been able to get many good shots of my own. I'll say again, Nick and his team are excellent. Great communication, no bullshit, and top quality work. If you are in the region and are looking for someone who can PPF and ceramic coat your new car, I recommend giving give them a call.
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05-03-2022, 10:28 PM | #2 |
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Congrats! MBB is an excellent color.
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05-05-2022, 11:00 AM | #3 |
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Loving the MBB! But I'm biased…
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05-05-2022, 01:51 PM | #5 |
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Classy Blue for sure ...
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05-05-2022, 02:58 PM | #7 |
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Awesome congrats
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beautiful...waiting for my mbb m4 stuck at the port. this post gets me excited!
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05-05-2022, 03:03 PM | #10 |
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Time to high jack with an other MBB from the PCD— how it looks "naked" ie without the film protection and liquid coating which y'all call PPF and ceramic.
Great color combo OP!! Silverstone is an outstanding selection.
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05-05-2022, 03:04 PM | #11 |
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This looks awesome! I picked my M3 up in Feb from the performance center in SC. It was an absolute blast. I definitely recommend it to anyone as well.
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05-05-2022, 03:50 PM | #13 |
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Damn,
BMW really knows how to give us the blues! Beautiful color.
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05-05-2022, 04:05 PM | #14 |
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Love it as I have a M8comp and X5Mcomp in MBB! Will not be bored of it in 3 years!
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05-05-2022, 04:23 PM | #15 |
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Beautiful! Enjoy it!
I was debating this color, but ultimately went with PB, which ironically is close to Estoril. I loved PCD, and hope to do it again. I reviewed my experience, which matches yours. https://machineswithsouls.com/2021/0...livery-review/
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Congrats / stunning color combo.
BTW - did you happen to own the Estoril Blue F80 with sunroof I've seen cruising around CLT? |
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Beautiful color…🤩🤩🤩
Enjoy your whip & drive it fast, do it safe & keep Smokey away!!! 😎
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