My 2011 Melbourne Red E90 M3

RayC · 07-08-2010, 06:33 AM

Hello all.

I've been prowling these forums since 2008 and I've wanted to buy a M3 for a very long time.

Well today I just took delivery of my 2011 e90 MR M3.

It's a pretty standard build option but I opted for the Silver Novillo Leather with the Melbourne Red. It's not the most popular combination but I love and that's all that matter.

One thing that surprised me is that the 18"s came with the silver finish rather than the gunmetal. I ordered it back in mid-April so I thought it would come with the gunmetal. Oh well. These are going to be my winter wheels so I'm not too concerned.

Had to go with a license plate (the law unfortunately) so went with the Euro plates.

Took some iPhone pictures.

Thank you for viewing! Looking forward to modding this baby!

RatchetM3 · 07-08-2010, 08:53 AM

Congratulations! You must be really happy! I'm still waiting for mine. Man it took you 10 weeks to get your car? that must have been really painful, but it's well worth it.

jaehshim · 07-08-2010, 12:09 PM

euro style plates in Korea don't look to bad...better than the old green plates

Ryan@IND · 07-08-2010, 12:15 PM

Congrats! Melbourne is an amazing color. If the silver 18's are going to be your winter wheels, what wheels are you planning on getting for the summer?

tightie · 07-08-2010, 12:16 PM

congrats

Johan@WSTO · 07-08-2010, 12:23 PM

Congrat!! Love the color on E90 LCI.

Are you in South Korea right now? I thought E90 M3 is not available in Korea..

positiveions · 07-08-2010, 01:43 PM

congrats. that must cost a lot of $$$$ in Korea

VonSwoopington · 07-08-2010, 02:58 PM

Nice! I would love to see some interior shots if you've got any.

RayC · 07-08-2010, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew@IND

Congrats! Melbourne is an amazing color. If the silver 18's are going to be your winter wheels, what wheels are you planning on getting for the summer?

Honestly, I've been going back and forth with wheel options. The good thing about thing about BMWs is that there a lot of wheel styles/brands available. Too many that it becomes a problem.

The ugly green license plates went away years ago (luckily).

I am in Seoul. I'm lucky to work on the military installation here that gives me access to the Military Sales program. It is true that there are no e90/e93 M3s available for the average Korean citizen. There are quite a few e92 M3s (passed two near my house) but I probably own the only MR e90 M3 around here.

M3s in Korea are around 100k plus. Still pretty popular.

Thanks again all! Went out for a drive and good god this thing is scary!

Will post interior pics when possible...have a busy 3 days coming up.

M3Alpine · 07-08-2010, 06:16 PM

congrats... the 18s look good in silver

NightStalker · 07-08-2010, 07:26 PM

iloveit.

RayC · 07-09-2010, 02:32 AM

Crappy interior shots with iPhone

About to leave the house and wash the car. My polish hasn't come in yet so I can't break out the claybar. :/

bavarian19 · 07-09-2010, 07:58 AM

saeedg48 · 07-10-2010, 01:19 AM

wtf did they do to the 18" rims, they aren't dark anymore

VonSwoopington · 07-11-2010, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by saeedg48

wtf did they do to the 18" rims, they aren't dark anymore

I would like to know this too. Also I'm torn between red or space gray

B-52Gunner · 07-11-2010, 05:51 AM

Yup, wheels are silver now.

IbanezGod · 07-15-2010, 09:26 PM

Nice color

WangTa · 03-14-2011, 12:35 PM

I saw you ordrered the Navi - does this work in Korea? I was under the impression all navigations for BMWs in Korea were non-OEM systems?

flipm3 · 03-14-2011, 01:11 PM

congrats on the new MR beast!! it is by far my favorite E9X M3 color. enjoy the car in good health!

jonasaurus · 03-14-2011, 04:20 PM

Congrats mate, looking good! Do they offer ZCP for E90 M3s there?

WangTa · 05-17-2012, 04:40 PM

Also curious - is your speedo etc in miles vs kilometers?

07-08-2010, 06:33 AM	#1
RayC Lieutenant 13 Rep 544 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Centreville, VA iTrader: (4)	My 2011 Melbourne Red E90 M3 Hello all. I've been prowling these forums since 2008 and I've wanted to buy a M3 for a very long time. Well today I just took delivery of my 2011 e90 MR M3. It's a pretty standard build option but I opted for the Silver Novillo Leather with the Melbourne Red. It's not the most popular combination but I love and that's all that matter. One thing that surprised me is that the 18"s came with the silver finish rather than the gunmetal. I ordered it back in mid-April so I thought it would come with the gunmetal. Oh well. These are going to be my winter wheels so I'm not too concerned. Had to go with a license plate (the law unfortunately) so went with the Euro plates. Took some iPhone pictures. Thank you for viewing! Looking forward to modding this baby!
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RatchetM3 Private 0 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Congratulations! You must be really happy! I'm still waiting for mine. Man it took you 10 weeks to get your car? that must have been really painful, but it's well worth it.
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07-08-2010, 12:23 PM	#6
Johan@WSTO Colonel 201 Rep 2,117 Posts Drives: BMW E89 Z4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (2)	Congrat!! Love the color on E90 LCI. Are you in South Korea right now? I thought E90 M3 is not available in Korea.. __________________
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07-08-2010, 02:58 PM	#8
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07-08-2010, 06:16 PM	#10
M3Alpine Lieutenant Colonel 52 Rep 1,512 Posts Drives: M4 AW/SO Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (11)	congrats... the 18s look good in silver __________________ 2002 AW/IR : Sold 2004 AW/BLK : Sold 2009 AW/FR : Sold 2015 AW/SO
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07-09-2010, 02:32 AM	#12
RayC Lieutenant 13 Rep 544 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Centreville, VA iTrader: (4)	Crappy interior shots with iPhone About to leave the house and wash the car. My polish hasn't come in yet so I can't break out the claybar. :/
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07-10-2010, 01:19 AM	#14
saeedg48 Brigadier General 342 Rep 3,574 Posts Drives: Porsche 991.1 GT3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newport Beach, CA iTrader: (1)	wtf did they do to the 18" rims, they aren't dark anymore __________________ 2015 Porsche 991.1 GT3 2015 F80 M3 -- Individual; Space Grey
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07-11-2010, 05:51 AM	#16
B-52Gunner Lieutenant 122 Rep 413 Posts Drives: 2022 X3M Competition Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Upstate,NY iTrader: (0)	Yup, wheels are silver now.
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WangTa First Lieutenant 35 Rep 335 Posts Drives: E90 M3, E46 m3, Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	I saw you ordrered the Navi - does this work in Korea? I was under the impression all navigations for BMWs in Korea were non-OEM systems?
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WangTa First Lieutenant 35 Rep 335 Posts Drives: E90 M3, E46 m3, Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Also curious - is your speedo etc in miles vs kilometers?
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