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Eberhard · 10-04-2007, 12:54 PM

Hi Folks,

Just purchased my first BMW motorcar (well - actually ordered it two weeks ago). Researched the daylights out of it and went with a 335i Steptronic in Monaco Metallic with Cream Dakota leather.

Fully loaded, well almost - passed on the Active Steering, Active Cruise Control and the Cold Weather Package (heck - I live on the Pacific coast).

Always was into cars but mostly get my real thrills on motorbikes - own quite a few. But when my late model Accord EX-L6 coupe got folded-up, I went looking for a replacement - and I think I made a good choice. Ripped this photo from the Gallery - now my computer desktop until delivery:

Nice shot of a great car by its owner.

Will probably ditch the run-flats after some hard abuse (skid pad, braking tests and slalom at a huge deserted parking lot nearby. Not into track days or autocross really, raced bikes in both the AMA and AFM in my younger daze. Now on the backside of fifty, I gave it up - just never did have the skill to stand on the podium.

Test-drove a similar model (wrong color and missing options) - but it flat flew. On cold or rainy months, I'll put the bikes on trickle chargers and enjoy the excellent BMW automobile - a version of which I should have purchased years ago.

Will be certain to post photos when it arrives.

Best Regards,

Eberhard

ArmyBimmerDude · 10-04-2007, 12:55 PM

Congrats and welcome. I havent seen too many of that combo here. Nice!

canucklion · 10-04-2007, 12:57 PM

Welcome aboard, nice car and bike

retlod · 10-04-2007, 01:10 PM

Nice ride! How about some tints?

akack79 · 10-04-2007, 01:11 PM

Congrats...you will love the monaco blue color......especially during the day when the sun shines on it!!

Eberhard · 10-04-2007, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retlod

Nice ride! How about some tints?

I plan on deciding once I get the car - will go 10% darker on the rear and equal tint on all four side windows..

Thanks for the reminder,

Eberhard

Joonsup · 10-04-2007, 01:51 PM

Welcome fellow Bay Area resident. Are bimmer drivers supposed to give a thumbs up or a wave when passing each other like how a lot of bikers do? haha j/k

japac1 · 10-04-2007, 02:01 PM

Welcome. I love my Monaco E90...Gorgeous..

BMCoupe_782 · 10-04-2007, 08:36 PM

that bike is sick! congrats on the car

Johnny Lin · 10-05-2007, 01:52 AM

Congrats! Welcome!

Nikki · 10-05-2007, 01:56 AM

Welcome, don't ever say fully loaded around here!

OhhaiAlex · 10-05-2007, 02:23 AM

welcome, thinking about getting tints?

Zeiss · 10-05-2007, 04:06 AM

Welcome aboard

gonzo · 10-05-2007, 07:05 AM

Welcome. How tall are you? On your bike you look 7'.

boostedbavarian · 10-05-2007, 07:12 AM

welcome and nice bike...
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mesier1111 · 10-05-2007, 08:37 AM

WELCOME

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10-04-2007, 12:54 PM	#1
Eberhard Private 14 Rep 71 Posts Drives: '08 335i Monaco Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern California iTrader: (0)	New Owner/Member - Just a Hello Hi Folks, Just purchased my first BMW motorcar (well - actually ordered it two weeks ago). Researched the daylights out of it and went with a 335i Steptronic in Monaco Metallic with Cream Dakota leather. Fully loaded, well almost - passed on the Active Steering, Active Cruise Control and the Cold Weather Package (heck - I live on the Pacific coast). Always was into cars but mostly get my real thrills on motorbikes - own quite a few. But when my late model Accord EX-L6 coupe got folded-up, I went looking for a replacement - and I think I made a good choice. Ripped this photo from the Gallery - now my computer desktop until delivery: Nice shot of a great car by its owner. Will probably ditch the run-flats after some hard abuse (skid pad, braking tests and slalom at a huge deserted parking lot nearby. Not into track days or autocross really, raced bikes in both the AMA and AFM in my younger daze. Now on the backside of fifty, I gave it up - just never did have the skill to stand on the podium. Test-drove a similar model (wrong color and missing options) - but it flat flew. On cold or rainy months, I'll put the bikes on trickle chargers and enjoy the excellent BMW automobile - a version of which I should have purchased years ago. Will be certain to post photos when it arrives. Best Regards, Eberhard Last edited by Eberhard; 10-17-2007 at 05:24 AM..
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10-04-2007, 12:55 PM	#2
ArmyBimmerDude Major General 152 Rep 5,501 Posts Drives: Lola Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Georgia iTrader: (3) Garage List 02/2007 E92 335i [0.00]	Congrats and welcome. I havent seen too many of that combo here. Nice! __________________ 2007 E92 Montego Blue 335i
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10-04-2007, 12:57 PM	#3
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10-04-2007, 01:10 PM	#4
retlod Private First Class 1 Rep 181 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Omaha, NE iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [0.00]	Nice ride! How about some tints? __________________ 2007 E90 335i Black Sapphire \| Black Leather \| Aluminum 6MT \| ZPP \| ZSP \| CA \| Heated Seats \| 6FL 35% Tint \| Golf Tee
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10-04-2007, 01:11 PM	#5
akack79 Brigadier General 142 Rep 3,161 Posts Drives: '18 F80 M3 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: T E X A S iTrader: (18)	Congrats...you will love the monaco blue color......especially during the day when the sun shines on it!!
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10-04-2007, 01:51 PM	#7
Joonsup Lieutenant General 322 Rep 17,316 Posts Drives: E92 M3, E30 325i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [9.50]	Welcome fellow Bay Area resident. Are bimmer drivers supposed to give a thumbs up or a wave when passing each other like how a lot of bikers do? haha j/k
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10-04-2007, 02:01 PM	#8
japac1 Major 21 Rep 1,100 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Keller, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335xi [0.00]	Welcome. I love my Monaco E90...Gorgeous.. __________________ [FONT="Garamond"]2007 E90 335 xi, Monaco Blue, Beige, Prem, Cold, Step, Navi, Sat, iPod
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10-04-2007, 08:36 PM	#9
BMCoupe_782 Bavarian Fever 34 Rep 1,108 Posts Drives: 08' e92 328xi TiAg Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Queens, NY / North NJ iTrader: (4)	that bike is sick! congrats on the car __________________ \| ESS n52 Tune \| BMW Performance Intake/Exhaust \| LUX H8 v3 AE \| GP Thunder 8500K fogs/corners \| LED: signals/interior \| V1 hardwired \| debadge \| AC pedals \| Performance shift knob/boot \| CF e-brake \| Aero lip \| m3 side skirts/spoiler \| MB kidneys \| Strut brace \| Painted reflectors \| Painted Calipers/Hubs \| 35% 3M tint \| Smoked tails \| CF Roundels \| 19" Miro 942 \| Conti DWS \| H&R Springs for xi \| Bilstein Shocks\| Nxt: Alpine Subs/Amps
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10-05-2007, 01:52 AM	#10
Johnny Lin Lieutenant General 832 Rep 11,307 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (42)	Congrats! Welcome!
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10-05-2007, 01:56 AM	#11
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10-05-2007, 02:23 AM	#12
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10-05-2007, 04:06 AM	#13
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10-05-2007, 07:05 AM	#14
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10-05-2007, 07:12 AM	#15
boostedbavarian ......................... ......................... 117 Rep 9,791 Posts Drives: to many cars too fast Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ON THE Cresents iTrader: (0)	welcome and nice bike... ________ HERO CBZ ________ John Barnard ________ Hot18SexyG4U ________ Try_Me cam Last edited by boostedbavarian; 08-19-2011 at 05:04 AM..
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10-05-2007, 08:37 AM	#16
mesier1111 Banned 38 Rep 1,626 Posts Drives: 335i coupe, titanium Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bucks County, PA iTrader: (0)	WELCOME Nice rides
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