Maniac0301
Maniac0301 HalfDork
7/15/23 2:55 p.m.

This is by far the most powerful and capable car I've ever driven so I can't really provide comparisons to other cars but I certainly really enjoy it.  

My spec is Zandvoort Blue, manual transmission, carbon roof, carbon interior accents, and the idrive pro heads up display.   I put my deposit down in June 2022 and took delivery June 14th 2023.

I absolutely love this car because it reminds me of the purposeful look of older DTM and IMSA stuff.   I also really enjoy the color as it doesn't need to be shouty or overly agressive the lines and performance does that for it.   The color is also by far the most remarked about things and I get approached by a lot of random strangers in parking lots to compliment or ask about it.

Slippery
Slippery GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
7/15/23 3:01 p.m.

Love the color, love the specs, love the looks (get ready, people around here hate them lol)

Please, please, please, if you plan to keep this car for a while keep the roof protected with whatever UV protectant you can find. I would advise getting some clear PPF with UV protection. Otherwise the clear will fail over time. 

Congrats!

Datsun310Guy
Datsun310Guy MegaDork
7/15/23 3:17 p.m.

Nice car - I was wrongly under the impression that BMW stopped making cars with stick shift.

buzzboy
buzzboy SuperDork
7/15/23 4:00 p.m.

Best looking BMW in a long time! Love the color and interior accents. Bet it's a beast

AnthonyGS (Forum Supporter)
AnthonyGS (Forum Supporter) PowerDork
7/15/23 4:13 p.m.

Looks like a lot of fun!  Enjoy!  The color and black recessed kidneys look great, maybe the best modern BMW.

chandler
chandler MegaDork
7/15/23 6:17 p.m.

I love them as well, that spec is great!

preach
preach GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
7/15/23 8:01 p.m.

Very nice!

RyanGreener (Forum Supporter)
RyanGreener (Forum Supporter) Reader
7/16/23 6:32 a.m.

Awesome stuff. I think it's a great do-it-all vehicle. I know people don't like how it looks, but I've seen them in person and I think they look just fine. I've been eyeing them as well with the same spec as yours (manual trans, same color, carbon stuff)

Teh E36 M3
Teh E36 M3 UltraDork
7/16/23 5:36 p.m.

Did you get anywhere near MSRP? Any "special" relationship required with the dealer to get a slot? I'm interested in grabbing one nearly identical to yours (beautiful car!) but suspect I'll be looking at waiting a year or more. 

Maniac0301
Maniac0301 HalfDork
7/16/23 5:58 p.m.

In reply to Teh E36 M3 :

I purchased it from Fields BMW in Orlando which I had heard and can now personally confirm do not markup cars above MSRP despite the rest of the car industry doing so.   I had no prior relationship with the dealer or the salesman.   The entire deal was fairly seamless with no surprises.   I pre-ordered the car in June 2022 a couple months prior to the announcement of the car from BMW.   From what I understand there is a 2 year wait right now.  

dxman92
dxman92 Dork
7/16/23 6:29 p.m.

That blue is a beautiful color bar none. 

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