YeeeeHa. Just off the phone with Dealer

tapengl · 11-25-2008, 04:21 PM

Hi folks,
I am a BMW newbie.
I have been reading this forum for a while.
I ordered 328i in 10/18 and was monitoring the progress from
BMW web site, 800 number, from my CA update, google satalite map
of Bremerhaven Germany, Figaro ship schedule, google map for Port Huneme.
Well, they are not current but I see a lot of car picked few month before me.

Now my baby just got off the truck at dealership 20 minutes ago in NorCal.

Here is the spec.

2009 328i coupe
AW/CB
6 MT
logic 7
comfort access
sport package
ipod

Cars test drove before order:
IS350 auto (nice smooth but nah)
IS250 (no intention to drive)
G37 6MT (heavy clutch and heavy car. nah)
328i coupe both auto(a little slugish on first) and 6MT (awesome)
128i auto and 6MT (too small, sit high)
335i coupe 6MT (clutch a little to heavy for my taste and $$$$)
335i 4dr auto (more awesome, steptronics

)

Pick up appointment is tomorrow 10:30 AM
This is my first BMW. What should I look for etc ?
I learned a lot from this forum and like to thanks for all
the information posted by a bunch of great folks.

Sorry here I go again

Anyone suggest a effective sleeping aid for tonight ?

am_ver · 11-25-2008, 04:30 PM

Nice.. enjoy it!! post some pics after you take delivery!

stressdoc · 11-25-2008, 04:39 PM

Drive over to Santa Cruz, then up to half moon bay, and back on skyline.

tapengl · 11-25-2008, 04:53 PM

MY CA just sent me few pictures to make sure I stay awake tonight.

quest556 · 11-25-2008, 04:56 PM

Congrats, what a nice Thanksgiving surprise!

BMW F22 · 11-25-2008, 05:04 PM

Congrats on the car!

Quote:

Originally Posted by stressdoc

Drive over to Santa Cruz, then up to half moon bay, and back on skyline.

+1 - and if you're up for it Highway 1 all the way down and back up.

tapengl · 11-25-2008, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stressdoc

Drive over to Santa Cruz, then up to half moon bay, and back on skyline.

That is exactly I want to do after few k miles break in. I was/am there with my
CBR and FJR couple of times. I also ride my bicycle all over the places like
HWY 9, skyline, 84, Tunitas, Alpine, HWY 1 etc. I am lucky to live near by.
If moderator allow I can post some of those two wheeler pics.

tapengl · 11-25-2008, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenny@JleviSW

Congrats on the car!

+1 - and if you're up for it Highway 1 all the way down and back up.

Done that with my FJR with wife. Got lost few times before I reach my friend's house (no GPS)at upland around 11:00 pm(

). definitely on the 328 trip list.

shaddai · 11-25-2008, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stressdoc

Drive over to Santa Cruz, then up to half moon bay, and back on skyline.

Take Summit/Old San Jose Road down to Santa Cruz.

darkphantom · 11-25-2008, 05:23 PM

very nice!

nicknaz · 11-25-2008, 05:27 PM

The engine get tested at wide open throttle at the factory. Just warm it up properly and go drive !

Ascension · 11-25-2008, 05:30 PM

Congrats my man...........Make sure you tint those windows

tapengl · 11-25-2008, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaddai

Take Summit/Old San Jose Road down to Santa Cruz.

I almost pump my heart out few month ago when I ride up the summit from Santa Cruz for the Sequoia Century. I'd ask passenger to get off the car If I
do it with 328. I am looking forward to meet you guys from local group activities.

Ascension · 11-25-2008, 05:46 PM

Let me know when you are around San Jose State for a photo shoot

Now go get some tints on those windows boyeeeee

BK · 11-25-2008, 09:41 PM

Beautiful car!

Jammin Jason · 11-25-2008, 10:30 PM

nice ride bro and welcome to the forums.
somebody got their christmas present early this year.

bmw-hoya · 11-25-2008, 10:51 PM

Congrats! I get my 335i serviced at Concord BMW, I think they're pretty good over there.

Have the financial issues been worked out? If not, it's always a good idea to bring a (financially conservative) buddy to help you maneuver that. Even if you do have a tentative agreement on price etc., you should still bring a friend to help you stay focused and to make sure they don't walk over you (they sell cars for a living - you don't).

Best.

Deda · 11-26-2008, 05:48 AM

congrats,nice car!

BimmerRat · 11-26-2008, 08:17 AM

grats! now get some tint!!

sundance1 · 11-26-2008, 08:25 AM

Lucky Dude!
I ordered mine 10/20 and the status still says awaiting transport.

Congrats

...btw it looks sexy!

Aurora Bearialis · 11-26-2008, 08:30 AM

Congrats, and you are lucky I had to wait 4- nearly 5 months for mine to get here. Enjoy it.

LI E90 · 11-26-2008, 09:57 AM

it must be me but I think shadowline cheapens the look

11-25-2008, 04:21 PM	#1
tapengl Enlisted Member 3 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2009 328i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (2)	YeeeeHa. Just off the phone with Dealer Hi folks, I am a BMW newbie. I have been reading this forum for a while. I ordered 328i in 10/18 and was monitoring the progress from BMW web site, 800 number, from my CA update, google satalite map of Bremerhaven Germany, Figaro ship schedule, google map for Port Huneme. Well, they are not current but I see a lot of car picked few month before me. Now my baby just got off the truck at dealership 20 minutes ago in NorCal. Here is the spec. 2009 328i coupe AW/CB 6 MT logic 7 comfort access sport package ipod Cars test drove before order: IS350 auto (nice smooth but nah) IS250 (no intention to drive) G37 6MT (heavy clutch and heavy car. nah) 328i coupe both auto(a little slugish on first) and 6MT (awesome) 128i auto and 6MT (too small, sit high) 335i coupe 6MT (clutch a little to heavy for my taste and $$$$) 335i 4dr auto (more awesome, steptronics ) Pick up appointment is tomorrow 10:30 AM This is my first BMW. What should I look for etc ? I learned a lot from this forum and like to thanks for all the information posted by a bunch of great folks. Sorry here I go again Anyone suggest a effective sleeping aid for tonight ?
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11-25-2008, 04:30 PM	#2
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stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	Drive over to Santa Cruz, then up to half moon bay, and back on skyline. __________________ My recent ED photos: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1026808 my not-so-recent ED: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31829 Please join BMWCCA http://bmwcca.org/index.php?pageid=c...&ref_by=300279
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11-25-2008, 04:53 PM	#4
tapengl Enlisted Member 3 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2009 328i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (2)	Few pictures from CA MY CA just sent me few pictures to make sure I stay awake tonight. Attached Images
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11-25-2008, 04:56 PM	#5
quest556 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 239 Posts Drives: F10 535i x-Drive Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia iTrader: (4)	Congrats, what a nice Thanksgiving surprise!
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11-25-2008, 05:27 PM	#11
nicknaz Lieutenant General 3187 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	The engine get tested at wide open throttle at the factory. Just warm it up properly and go drive !
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11-25-2008, 05:30 PM	#12
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11-25-2008, 05:46 PM	#14
Ascension Major 87 Rep 1,032 Posts Drives: 2006 330i & 2010 535i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sunnyvale/Tracy, Ca iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 535i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Let me know when you are around San Jose State for a photo shoot Now go get some tints on those windows boyeeeee Attached Images __________________ 2006 330i Jet Black w/ Beige Leather/Sport/Prem/Step/Shades/Xenon/Logic 7
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11-25-2008, 10:51 PM	#17
bmw-hoya Captain 25 Rep 634 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	Congrats! I get my 335i serviced at Concord BMW, I think they're pretty good over there. Have the financial issues been worked out? If not, it's always a good idea to bring a (financially conservative) buddy to help you maneuver that. Even if you do have a tentative agreement on price etc., you should still bring a friend to help you stay focused and to make sure they don't walk over you (they sell cars for a living - you don't). Best.
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11-26-2008, 05:48 AM	#18
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11-26-2008, 08:17 AM	#19
BimmerRat Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 207 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	grats! now get some tint!!
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11-26-2008, 08:25 AM	#20
sundance1 New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2009 335xi E92 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	Lucky Dude! I ordered mine 10/20 and the status still says awaiting transport. Congrats ...btw it looks sexy! __________________ 2009 335xi Coupe, Space Grey Metalic, MT with Sports package (18") and Tinted Windows (+ Nav, Exec, Coldweather).
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11-26-2008, 09:57 AM	#22
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