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Offline eax

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2004 BMW M3 Convertible-done and done!
« on: August 21, 2007, 12:02:58 pm »
So, havn't been on in a while, super busy with new job, changes...so and so forth.  Needless to say, after driving a company car for years, a nice pay bump and a heathly car allowance as well as the high Canadian dolllar allowed me to pick up something a little hot. 

Black on Black 2004 BMW M3 Convertible w/SMG I had a wholesaler friend bring it up from Florida.  Still has a year left (and 25k) on warranty, which is fully honored btw in case anyone is thinking about buying a US BMW. 
The only thing is that since it's out of the US, no heated seats lol.  I'm also not overly impressed with the H/K sound system, it's pretty tinny but the engine sounds too good to care.  Plan on taking to the Saab owners club track day in Oct. if I have the time.  Might want to try some auto x'ing in Toronto.  Not sure where to go though...

Pics to follow. 
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Re: 2004 BMW M3 Convertible-done and done!
« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2007, 12:04:41 pm »
WoW!  :)

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Re: 2004 BMW M3 Convertible-done and done!
« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2007, 12:06:18 pm »
 :ttiwwp:
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Re: 2004 BMW M3 Convertible-done and done!
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2007, 12:06:51 pm »
That's great, eax, looking forward to the pix. Congrats.  ;D
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Re: 2004 BMW M3 Convertible-done and done!
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2007, 12:11:29 pm »
Wow, double congrats on the new gig and ride!!!   :winner:

Photos are a must!
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Re: 2004 BMW M3 Convertible-done and done!
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2007, 12:15:21 pm »
When was the last time this eax dude posted?  WHOLLY SMOKES!

Welcome back and congrats on the car!
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Re: 2004 BMW M3 Convertible-done and done!
« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2007, 12:31:40 pm »
Another cab owner ;D
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Re: 2004 BMW M3 Convertible-done and done!
« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2007, 01:27:12 pm »
Welcome back, man!  Eax comin' outta the woodwork and droppin' an M3 bomb on us!  Nice work.

Pics are a must!

As for AutoX... c'mon out this Sunday to the Powerade Centre.
http://www.hadamotorsport.com/menu/fr_whatishada.html

Not many events left this year!
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Re: 2004 BMW M3 Convertible-done and done!
« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2007, 01:27:34 pm »
  Congratuloonies Eax  the Crack business must be lookin' UP........ ;)
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Re: 2004 BMW M3 Convertible-done and done!
« Reply #9 on: August 21, 2007, 01:31:09 pm »
Jeff, don't bother, nobody will show up, they are all coming to Ottawa :)
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Re: 2004 BMW M3 Convertible-done and done!
« Reply #10 on: August 21, 2007, 01:33:31 pm »
Quote from: wing on August 21, 2007, 01:31:09 pm
Jeff, don't bother, nobody will show up, they are all coming to Ottawa :)

Yeah, I noticed you guys have a double-header this weekend.  That's okay by me, the more big-dogs that waste their time going allllll the way up to Ottawa, means my crappy showing will look all the more impressive.  And with fewer participants, I'll get more runs in.  :)
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Re: 2004 BMW M3 Convertible-done and done!
« Reply #11 on: August 21, 2007, 05:42:48 pm »
Nice.  Can't wait to see some pics of the black beauty.  I see a lot of M3's on a daily basis and I still marvel at the wonderful lines of the M.
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Re: 2004 BMW M3 Convertible-done and done!
« Reply #12 on: August 21, 2007, 05:51:10 pm »
Quote from: initial_D on August 21, 2007, 12:04:41 pm
WoW!  :)

 :bow: :bow:

Buying from the States huh? This puts ideas in my head......... Lots more "enthusiasts" selling their cars that they've kept in mint condition, and ability to quickly know when they're for sale (forums)

Any kind of adjustments you've had to make to the car to bring it into Canada?
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Re: 2004 BMW M3 Convertible-done and done!
« Reply #13 on: August 21, 2007, 05:52:04 pm »
Pssst...... mmret, come over onto this thread. E46s in the States........ ;D
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Re: 2004 BMW M3 Convertible-done and done!
« Reply #14 on: August 21, 2007, 05:52:47 pm »
Congrats! Care to share how and why you chose the M3 'vert? My experience with one left me unimpressed compared to the coupe.  :drool: someday... an M-Roadster will be mine.  :shuffle:
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Re: 2004 BMW M3 Convertible-done and done!
« Reply #15 on: August 21, 2007, 05:55:34 pm »
Quote from: ghost on August 21, 2007, 05:52:47 pm
Congrats! Care to share how and why you chose the M3 'vert? My experience with one left me unimpressed compared to the coupe.  :drool: someday... an M-Roadster will be mine.  :shuffle:

I also preferred the coupe over the droptop.  The shakiness of the convertible left me a little disappointed.  Engine is great, but the car was a shakin' and a rattlin'.  They're still pretty to look at.
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Re: 2004 BMW M3 Convertible-done and done!
« Reply #16 on: August 21, 2007, 05:55:55 pm »
well, a bit or rain in TO today, but post pics asap.  I've certainly taken an off-ramp or two a bit quick but I'm super nervous about getting another ticket.  Somehow with two speeding convictions this year, one in Dec. one in April I managed to get full coverage, $1000 deductible for $187/mo through Bel Air Direct, I def. know where the horseshoe is right now...still want to tint the windows and I'm thinking about adding a different exhaust, next summer though.
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Re: 2004 BMW M3 Convertible-done and done!
« Reply #17 on: August 21, 2007, 05:58:38 pm »
Quote from: eax on August 21, 2007, 05:55:55 pm
well, a bit or rain in TO today, but post pics asap.  I've certainly taken an off-ramp or two a bit quick but I'm super nervous about getting another ticket.  Somehow with two speeding convictions this year, one in Dec. one in April I managed to get full coverage, $1000 deductible for $187/mo through Bel Air Direct, I def. know where the horseshoe is right now...still want to tint the windows and I'm thinking about adding a different exhaust, next summer though.

Tinting on a convertible?  Careful out there eax, the M3 is not hard to get into trouble with. 
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Re: 2004 BMW M3 Convertible-done and done!
« Reply #18 on: August 21, 2007, 06:09:36 pm »
No adjustments, btw Scotia Bank will lease US imports, using Canadian residual values...opps on them, good for me!  Cab. ovr coupe?  Never had a convertible, liked the idea, it was what came up so I grabbed it.  The suspension is pretty stiff and you can struturally re-inforce all you want but there's still going to be a little flex.  I'm sure it's been cured with the 2008 M3 hardtop.  haha ya MD your right, but I don't think a tint is going to make a huge difference in whether they decide to pull me over or not.  I should probably put on my front plate too, still not sure if I'm going to...the bracket's on 'backorder' if anyone asks...
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Re: 2004 BMW M3 Convertible-done and done!
« Reply #19 on: August 21, 2007, 06:14:07 pm »
Eax... watch the tints are too dark -- at night with the top up convertibles are already difficult to see out of -- add the tint too and it's gonna be a guessing game backing up.

With the front plate already off, you've got one step done for Sunday's AutoX.  :)
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