New Member..First BMW!

Maxer · Jan 18, 2004

Hi everyone,

I posted something earlier in the Newbie section, but then figured it may be better here.

Thanks to all on this board for some great info. I just joined, but read many posts. It was very helpful in making my decision.

Ordered my first BMW yesterday. I can't wait! Its gonna be a rough 6-8 weeks!

2004 325i
Mystic Blue
Premium
Sport
Cold Weather
Harmon Kardon
Manual Trans

Its a small detail, but I talked the dealer into installing the aux-in audio adapter for free. Can't wait to pump mp3s through the HK!

mscoins · Jan 18, 2004

Welcome. The wait will seem long but will be worth it in the end. It was 72 days for me. There is nothing like arriving at the dealer and seeing your new BMW for the first time. [thumb]

donmbmw · Jan 18, 2004

Post some pics when you can.
You say that you have been reading threads on the board and they influenced your decision. Was the sliptronic thread a factor? You loaded up the car with options but got the 5 speed, I'm curious if your a 'manny tranny" kind of guy, or if the auto trans problems posted here were a factor. Good luck with the car. [cheers]

Maxer · Jan 18, 2004

Thanks! I really just love manual trans. I haven't had an automatic yet.

One of the things I read a lot about here was RWD in the snow. I was a little nervous about it, but so many posts said that all you need is a good pair of snow tires, gave me some confidence about getting the i instead of the xi.

bahnstormer · Jan 18, 2004

where do u live?

Maxer · Jan 18, 2004

Connecticut

jonnyz16 · Jan 18, 2004

Maxer .Right on !! Congrats to you on the order. Look forward to hearing more from you .. [thumb]

paddyLV · Jan 18, 2004

"Yo, Maxer..."

[wave]

&

on the 325i & [welcome]

This Board will keep you 'positively motivated' during that 6-8 week delivery date window.

I do these 'remote/hardship-duty' work assignments and jumping on this site gets me through the 24/7... [:)]

Plus, I picked-up so much info from this site, it's like a 'fun' owners manual [^]

Maxer · Jan 18, 2004

Thanks! I plan on checking into this site often! I hope to get the info Monday to login to the BMW website to see my order status. Then the real hard wait begins...

PhatBimmer · Jan 18, 2004

Damn...seems I'm the only foo in this board w/ out a BMW [:(]

MyHarley · Jan 18, 2004

PhatBimmer said:

All in good time, sweetie, all in good time.......... [;)]

MrElussive · Jan 18, 2004

Welcome to the forum, and congrats on the order !! Hang in there, it will be well worth the wait. Make sure to take lots of pics when you get it! [:D]

MrElussive · Jan 18, 2004

PhatBimmer said:

Hehe....something tells me you're not alone. [:D]

Moderato · Jan 23, 2004

I ordered my 330i yesterday, I'm in CT too so I'm suffering with you. I was told end of March, but I'm thinking April so I don't get my hopes up it will be here in March.

donmbmw · Jan 24, 2004

Maxer said:

It's important to put winter tires on all four corners. Check out tire rack, they have good info and excellent prices/service
http://www.tirerack.com/index.jsp

vlad · Jan 24, 2004

Congrats! And welcome!

RuflessPhilly · Jan 24, 2004

I feel your pain. I ordered min Dec 29th 2003. Mine is currently in the paint shop and should be finsihed on Jan 27th. This board is great and has helped pass the time.

Kirby · Jan 24, 2004

(Some of you may have seen this is another post, maybe some of you haven't)

This will make it a little less painful (or maybe a little more painful!). You can find out exactly when it arrives in port. Go here:

http://www.2wglobal.com/www/WEP/Too...cking/index.jsp

and click on Auto. Enter your VIN (get it from the dealer or BMW Owners circle) in the cargo ID field.

It will tell you the shipping history and schedule for your baby.

FWIW mine was 9 days from offloading in NJ to delivery at the dealer.

Maxer · Jan 24, 2004

Moderato said:

Congrats on the order Moderato! [thumb]

What dealer did you order from? I ended up going with West Springfield.

pydo82 · Jan 25, 2004

congratulations man. I remember the day I got mine. There was no wait since I didnt order. They had mine right on the lot. I guess some guy ordered a car with the exact options (minus the nav. and plus the heated seats) and color I wanted but ended up not purchasing due to not being able to find a cosigner for his loan. So, the dealer rolled over his deposit as a discount to me and I got mine 1200 off msrp without having to wait! =) Damn it's been 5 months since I got my 2004 325ci (pp, sp, xenons, heated seats), and I still havent posted pics. I gotta get a digital camera. Anyway, I love mine, Im sure you'll love yours man. COngrats again.