Bucket List Car #1 Checked - 17 years in the making (Oxford Green G80 M3 PCD Trip)

wtwo3 · 02-14-2023, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by tturedraider

Congratulations!! Great write up!! But!! You must comment on the six speed manual driving experience!!

Thanks!

It's pretty much on point with what's been said about it. With it being a brand new car, the shifter does feel a bit rubbery (although I can already start to feel a difference now vs the first time I drove it), and the 1-2 shift is really hard to master. But other than that, carving up those mountain roads and switching back and forth between 2-3-4 was an absolute joy and put a smile on my face

Vishal50028 · 02-14-2023, 05:23 AM

congrats. man that seemed like it took forever. the color is so dynamic and changes in different lights.

W/// · 02-14-2023, 06:21 AM

Absolutely stunning combo, congrats on finally making your dream come true. I'm around the same age, and while I've always loved BMW since I was a kid, I had a similar moment when I skipped class to watch the unveiling of the E92 M3 concept car (who remembers Quicktime?).

To finally pick up that car years later was a day I'll never forget.

wtwo3 · 02-14-2023, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Vishal50028

congrats. man that seemed like it took forever. the color is so dynamic and changes in different lights.

Thanks! And I so hope that's a reference to my earlier thread making fun about all the cliché things people say about their cars... because if so... well done

wtwo3 · 02-14-2023, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by W///

Absolutely stunning combo, congrats on finally making your dream come true. I'm around the same age, and while I've always loved BMW since I was a kid, I had a similar moment when I skipped class to watch the unveiling of the E92 M3 concept car (who remembers Quicktime?).

To finally pick up that car years later was a day I'll never forget.

Nice! It's a dream come true isn't it.... For the past 2 days that I've been home I can't stop going to open my garage door periodically to check that yes, I actually do own this car. I don't know when that's going to stop

bri1042 · 02-14-2023, 06:51 AM

Congrats! Really is a beautiful car

vmalho2 · 02-14-2023, 07:21 AM

Awesome man!!! We have a similar story, grew up in the west suburbs near Chicago, my buddy had a e36 silver M3 with a Dinan tune and exhaust that he drove when we went to High School. I fell in love with the M3s ever since then and it’s been on my bucket list. Let’s meet up once I get the darn thing (hopefully by end of March)!

wtwo3 · 02-14-2023, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by vmalho2

Awesome man!!! We have a similar story, grew up in the west suburbs near Chicago, my buddy had a e36 silver M3 with a Dinan tune and exhaust that he drove when we went to High School. I fell in love with the M3s ever since then and it’s been on my bucket list. Let’s meet up once I get the darn thing (hopefully by end of March)!

Awesome! For sure I'm down!

2011ninja · 02-14-2023, 07:47 AM

Outstanding!

Color looks amazing!!!

KevinGS · 02-14-2023, 08:06 AM

11 months wait??? So patient, many of you. I waited 10 weeks in April 2021, and that was torture.

But the car looks wonderful, the classy spec.

Enjoy that beautiful car.

I have a goddaughter in Chicago, so I'll be there a few times this year. We may cross paths at some meet or something (and who knows, I may even drive over in my G82 from MD.

I've taken longer trips already in my M4 so...)

wtwo3 · 02-14-2023, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by KevinGS

11 months wait??? So patient, many of you. I waited 10 weeks in April 2021, and that was torture.

But the car looks wonderful, the classy spec.

Enjoy that beautiful car.

I have a goddaughter in Chicago, so I'll be there a few times this year. We may cross paths at some meet or something (and who knows, I may even drive over in my G82 from MD.

I've taken longer trips already in my M4 so...)

Thanks!

Tell me about it.... I went through so many ups and downs during those 11 months - I wouldn't wish it upon anyone

C'mon over! And don't forget the G82

Nick71692 · 02-14-2023, 08:34 AM

That color is incredible. I thought BRG was the best but this is a level above for me. Congrats!

chicagofan00 · 02-14-2023, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by wtwo3

Nice! It's a dream come true isn't it.... For the past 2 days that I've been home I can't stop going to open my garage door periodically to check that yes, I actually do own this car. I don't know when that's going to stop

The M3 was also my dream car and I still feel this way even after almost 1.5 years of ownership. Hands down one of (if not the) best car I’ve ever owned.

geko29 · 02-14-2023, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by wtwo3

Nice! I'm about 25 min north of you in the Naperville/Woodridge area.

Very cool! Grew up in both those towns--off of Janes Ave in Woodridge until '88 or so, then 95th St. between Naper-Plainfield and Book after that. Currently in Schaumburg.

secretariat · 02-14-2023, 11:41 AM

I enjoyed reading your bucket list story. Since the picture is in my head that last hotel room sure could use some new carpets. I love the IOMG and Tartufo combo. Sounds like a trip worth taking---PCD. Enjoy the new ride.

s_broussard · 02-14-2023, 11:47 AM

This is such an awesome read! Thanks for sharing and beautiful car for sure!

m5 guy · 02-14-2023, 11:53 AM

Congrats, green over tan ftw!

Mosaud1998 · 02-14-2023, 11:53 AM

Wow, I forgot you had ordered an M3! Congrats. Beautiful color also.

I've got an M3/M4 on my bucket list also. Not sure if it'll be an E9x generation or new. But, I can't really afford either right now

Fingers crossed, in a decade or so I'll have one in my garage.

Agent K · 02-14-2023, 12:05 PM

Awesome story!!! Looks like you made all the right moves. Thanks for sharing.

GREAT build!!! PERFECT build!!! I'm green with envy...hey a play on words 😀 I love that you chose a manual instead of an automatic; your fun factor went from a would be 7 to an 11.

Congratulations!!! Enjoy the ride.

wtwo3 · 02-14-2023, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent K

Awesome story!!! Looks like you made all the right moves. Thanks for sharing.

GREAT build!!! PERFECT build!!! I'm green with envy...hey a play on words 😀 I love that you chose a manual instead of an automatic; your fun factor went from a would be 7 to an 11.

Congratulations!!! Enjoy the ride.

Green with envy

love it

ErikJ1 · 02-14-2023, 12:18 PM

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Green with envy

love it

I had a custom plate on my OG E46 M3
" GRNENVY"

svgM3 · 02-14-2023, 12:20 PM

I love the color combination! I’ve been to the PCD but not for delivery. I just couldn’t deal with more delay after all of the “auto energy” fiasco

I think you captured the magic of finally spec-ing and owning a dream car. There are some who would downplay that around here bc they can either afford more or are just sort of negative nancys… I remember seeing my IOMG M3CX for the first time 2 months ago and it was a pinch me moment for sure. I really enjoyed reading your story for that reason. You truly made the whole thing an experience and will obviously continue to make owning this car an experience because you actually appreciate it.

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W/// Lieutenant General 7494 Rep 12,310 Posts Drives: F82GTS, E36/E92M3, Z4M Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SC iTrader: (13)	Absolutely stunning combo, congrats on finally making your dream come true. I'm around the same age, and while I've always loved BMW since I was a kid, I had a similar moment when I skipped class to watch the unveiling of the E92 M3 concept car (who remembers Quicktime?). To finally pick up that car years later was a day I'll never forget. __________________ Current: 16 F82 M4 GTS, Black Sapphire/Black, DCT 08 E92 M3, Sparkling Graphite/Bamboo Beige, 6MT 07 E85 Z4M Roadster, Alpine White/Red, 6MT 99 E36 M3, Techno Violet/Dove Grey, 6MT
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vmalho2 Lieutenant 702 Rep 486 Posts Drives: BMW M3 G80 Comp XDrive Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Illinois iTrader: (1)	Awesome man!!! We have a similar story, grew up in the west suburbs near Chicago, my buddy had a e36 silver M3 with a Dinan tune and exhaust that he drove when we went to High School. I fell in love with the M3s ever since then and it’s been on my bucket list. Let’s meet up once I get the darn thing (hopefully by end of March)!
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2011ninja Colonel 3396 Rep 2,629 Posts Drives: 2022 G80 6MT Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	Outstanding! Color looks amazing!!!
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KevinGS Colonel 3359 Rep 2,163 Posts Drives: Past 2015 M4, Current 2013 M3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	11 months wait??? So patient, many of you. I waited 10 weeks in April 2021, and that was torture. But the car looks wonderful, the classy spec. Enjoy that beautiful car. I have a goddaughter in Chicago, so I'll be there a few times this year. We may cross paths at some meet or something (and who knows, I may even drive over in my G82 from MD. I've taken longer trips already in my M4 so...)
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