I didn't spot a Veyron, I spotted a state trooper!

[benyl]

Make that, she spotted us!

Hello Wisconsin! 93 mph in a 65mph zone. Boy was she pissed! The best part, it wasn't me... hahahahhaha co-driver FTW! $296 fine. 6 points on my co-driver's Wisconsin License (something she doesn't hold) And a mandatory court appearance!

http://www.benyl.com/Beyond/M3/7.jpg

There was some great architecture in Chicago. Pics are on the other cam. But here are some interesting pics.

Who would of thought that I would pass this street of all streets on the way to the dealer from the Airport:

http://www.benyl.com/Beyond/M3/1.jpg

How the hell is this guy supposed to get out of that spot? Both the front and rear bumpers are touching the respective cars. Haha, I would hate to be the guy that owned that car.
http://www.benyl.com/Beyond/M3/2.jpg

Ontario street in Chicago.
http://www.benyl.com/Beyond/M3/3.jpg

The Sears tower. Look at the traffic we are about to join...
http://www.benyl.com/Beyond/M3/4.jpg

Navigation telling us how to get the fuck out of dodge. But it doesn't know that everyone else is taking the same route!
http://www.benyl.com/Beyond/M3/5.jpg

A holy moment.
http://www.benyl.com/Beyond/M3/6.jpg

It was fucking hot in Minnesota!
http://www.benyl.com/Beyond/M3/8.jpg

Sunset through the front window.
http://www.benyl.com/Beyond/M3/9.jpg

Back to home sweet home 26 hrs later.
http://www.benyl.com/Beyond/M3/10.jpg

[benyl]

Haha, I guess you want to see pics of the car.

http://www.benyl.com/Beyond/M3/11.jpg
http://www.benyl.com/Beyond/M3/12.jpg
http://www.benyl.com/Beyond/M3/13.jpg
http://www.benyl.com/Beyond/M3/14.jpg
http://www.benyl.com/Beyond/M3/15.jpg
http://www.benyl.com/Beyond/M3/16.jpg
http://www.benyl.com/Beyond/M3/17.jpg
http://www.benyl.com/Beyond/M3/18.jpg

[benyl]

Some pics are courtesy of rage2.

Car is a 2003.5 M3 Cab SMG. Carbon black. One owner. California car. It was a lease return that was picked up at auction and sent to Chicago. Which is great as I won't have to worry about rust...haha

It has a few more kms than rage2's car, but it was already lowered, has wheels, OEM nav, aluminum trim, exhaust and tint.

Basically don't have to anything to it but drive it.

Thanks to rage2 and Mr.X for finding it and checking out.

[spec c]

awwww his and hers BMWs, that's sweet.

[shakalaka]

Wow beautiful car man! Great purchase. If you don't mind me asking how much did you end up paying for it, after all the taxes and everything?

I am thinking of bringing a car down as well, not anytime soon and might not even be a M3, not too sure yet. But just wondering what sort of taxes are involved? Is it like 13% or something on non-American cars. I brought my bike from down there, a few years back. Don't really remember properly.

[al-ti2d]

very nice ride :thumbsup:
love those wheels!

[962 kid]

Originally posted by spec c
awwww his and hers BMWs, that's sweet.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[benyl]

Originally posted by shakalaka
Wow beautiful car man! Great purchase. If you don't mind me asking how much did you end up paying for it, after all the taxes and everything?

I am thinking of bringing a car down as well, not anytime soon and might not even be a M3, not too sure yet. But just wondering what sort of taxes are involved? Is it like 13% or something on non-American cars. I brought my bike from down there, a few years back. Don't really remember properly.

The price changes everyday. Exchange is getting better and better.

6% GST + 6.1% duty + a bunch of other fees.

[Orbie]

Holy, what is this? a mass exodus for M3 SMG cab's! Everyone and their dog is going to have one soon j/k!

Nice M3's for both of you :thumbsup: Are you still picking up the 335 cab as well Benyl?

[FiveFreshFish]

I like how you can get your odometer and thermometer to display in metric. :thumbsup:

http://www.benyl.com/Beyond/M3/8.jpg

[shakalaka]

Originally posted by benyl


The price changes everyday. Exchange is getting better and better.

6% GST + 6.1% duty + a bunch of other fees.

And that 6.1% duty is that only for non-american cars, or all the cars? Say if I bring down a Viper, would I still be paying that, since it's an American car?

[benyl]

Originally posted by FiveFreshFish
I like how you can get your odometer and thermometer to display in metric. :thumbsup:

http://www.benyl.com/Beyond/M3/8.jpg

The thermometer is user selectable. The odometer requires a dealer flash.

The BMW dealership actually did it for me without asking. I guess when I asked for the DRLs to be turned on, they assumed I wanted kms on the odometer as well!

BMW service is SO much better in the US. The dealers here in Calgary could learn a thing or two from them. The service here in Calgary is making me rethink getting a 335 cab.

[benyl]

Originally posted by shakalaka


And that 6.1% duty is that only for non-american cars, or all the cars? Say if I bring down a Viper, would I still be paying that, since it's an American car?

anything built in america, including honda accords, does not require duty. Anything built outside of north america does not fall under free trade and thus requires a tariff.

[Hakkola]

Pics down? nvm. Nice photos!

[shakalaka]

Originally posted by benyl


anything built in america, including honda accords, does not require duty. Anything built outside of north america does not fall under free trade and thus requires a tariff.

Yea that's what I thought as well! Anyways thanks a lot man, I will get outta your thread.

Amazing cars btw, I must say. Deffinately one of my fav. cars of all times. Congrats to you and Rage2 for some pimp rides!

I am not too sure about you, but I guess it's safe to assume that I can see Rage cruising in downtown in his M3, taking pictures of jailbaits? lol I will be doing the same, just bought a new camera today for that purpose. :poosie: Watch out for me Rage. lol

[schocker]

aweome pics, wicked duo there:thumbsup:

[FiveFreshFish]

Great! Z4 M Coupe is built in Spartanburg, SC.

[rage2]

Originally posted by spec c
awwww his and hers BMWs, that's sweet.
ban +1! :rofl:

Asshole haha.


Originally posted by benyl
The thermometer is user selectable. The odometer requires a dealer flash.
Dammit... I gotta get a few options flashed here... hope I don't get ripped off. Need to turn on those follow me home lights too. Should've done 'em down there but didn't know there's so much shit you can configure till I got home and RTFM.

You don't know how difficult it is right now looking at my trip meter and distance remaining in miles trying to figure out when I should get gas... lol.

[benyl]

Originally posted by rage2

ban +1! :rofl:

Asshole haha.


I figured that he was calling you a girl. So I was going to let you ban him.... hahahahaha

ban +2.


Originally posted by rage2

Dammit... I gotta get a few options flashed here... hope I don't get ripped off. Need to turn on those follow me home lights too. Should've done 'em down there but didn't know there's so much shit you can configure till I got home and RTFM.

You don't know how difficult it is right now looking at my trip meter and distance remaining in miles trying to figure out when I should get gas... lol.

yeah, it would be nice if BMW made everything user selectable like GM does... haha, something that GM does right!

It is strange that no one has come up with an aftermarket solution. I think that it probably has to do with the fact that BMW dealers in the US don't charge for this service. VW/Audi guys have something called a VAGCOM that allows you to do some of the programming yourself (I think).

[Dj_Stylz]

Congrats on the car:bigpimp:

[G]

wow nice cars guys.

[SilverRex]

is there any other good BMW M3 finds? would 40k CAD do it including all applicable taxes/fees

[2002civic]

the only problem is the 2 month wait time for bmw service in calgary and the morons that work there :thumbsdow

[bobby_lu]

M6 wheels look sexy!

[rage2]

Originally posted by SilverRex
is there any other good BMW M3 finds? would 40k CAD do it including all applicable taxes/fees
It'll be tough to find a good condition car at that price. Benyl and I looked at about 150 different cars, about 20 in person (friends in the states) at that price range too, and found absolutely nothing. All were garbage, crashed, not straight, problems, etc. We ended up paying a bit more for much higher quality cars. Then again, we were looking for cabs and SMG.

You should be able to find a mint 01 non SMG coupe at that price.

[SilverRex]

Originally posted by rage2

It'll be tough to find a good condition car at that price. Benyl and I looked at about 150 different cars, about 20 in person (friends in the states) at that price range too, and found absolutely nothing. All were garbage, crashed, not straight, problems, etc. We ended up paying a bit more for much higher quality cars. Then again, we were looking for cabs and SMG.

You should be able to find a mint 01 non SMG coupe at that price.

so how much did it run you for cab + sMG? 45kCAD?

wow, going thru 150 units and viewing 20+ one really needs the time to make it worth while, not just money.

:(

[DepTrotter]

who needs an sti and an m3, what a hog :p

[schocker]

There are a couple ok 02's for that price if you really search around, it is just they will likely lack options and have higher mileage as I have been searching for m3's along with s2k's to find something to get, the sweet spot for m3s though is around 35k us

[SilverRex]

Aside from bringing the car in for inspection, do you really have to depend on your own knowledge and judgement in order to figure out what cars shitboxes and what is good? can not the complete inspection detect the slightest of defect?

Otherwise it would suck if you know nothing about cars and end up a piece of crap.

Is it a bad idea to bring a BMW car to a BMW dealership for inspection?

[nismodrifter]

Originally posted by benyl
It is strange that no one has come up with an aftermarket solution. I think that it probably has to do with the fact that BMW dealers in the US don't charge for this service. VW/Audi guys have something called a VAGCOM that allows you to do some of the programming yourself (I think).

yeah with VAGCOM you can adjust a TON of stuff right down to engine settings. It also lets you do logging of a lot of things. Definately a great tool.

http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/index.html

Very nice cars!!!

[benyl]

Originally posted by SilverRex
Aside from bringing the car in for inspection, do you really have to depend on your own knowledge and judgement in order to figure out what cars shitboxes and what is good? can not the complete inspection detect the slightest of defect?

Otherwise it would suck if you know nothing about cars and end up a piece of crap.

Is it a bad idea to bring a BMW car to a BMW dealership for inspection?


We both had ours inspected by BMW before purchasing. It is a good idea.

The reason we got 2003.5 is because of the Engine warranty. I don't know about rage2's car, but I have engine warranty until September 2009. Some of the 2002 cars expire this fall and early next year.

[SilverRex]

Originally posted by benyl



We both had ours inspected by BMW before purchasing. It is a good idea.

The reason we got 2003.5 is because of the Engine warranty. I don't know about rage2's car, but I have engine warranty until September 2009. Some of the 2002 cars expire this fall and early next year.

did you purchase your car thru a dealership? or was it private

[Evo prec]

Originally posted by SilverRex
Aside from bringing the car in for inspection, do you really have to depend on your own knowledge and judgement in order to figure out what cars shitboxes and what is good? can not the complete inspection detect the slightest of defect?

Otherwise it would suck if you know nothing about cars and end up a piece of crap.

Is it a bad idea to bring a BMW car to a BMW dealership for inspection?

the only thing i can stress would be do your research. find out as much as you can about the problems and recalls.

It is probrally the best idea to bring a bmw to a bmw dealership to get inspected. Because when you take it for inspection they will either pass it or fail it and most of the time the technician doing the inspection will make numerous comments about the car. Because in the end if you take it to BMW and they pass it and comment that the car is in good condition and something goes wrong that they inspected i am pretty sure they would almost be liable for it.

[00CivicSi]

:love: :love:

[rage2]

My engine warranty is good till June/09.

I've heard lots of horror stories of guys importing cars from the states sight unseen, so with that in mind we both got our cars fully inspected at BMW dealerships, as well as seen in person and test driven by my brother (I actually test drove benyl's car on my last day in Chicago). I test drove 4 different M3's after I picked my car up and they all had weird issues. Some felt sloppy, one had a cracked rear subframe, and the others the bumpers and stuff just didn't line up right at all.

The original car I wanted was a Black (not carbon black) M3 Cab SMG with Dinan S1 package with less miles and for less money than the car I bought. Once my brother saw it in person, turns out every single piece up front (bumper, hood, covers) didn't line up, and one of the fog lights wasn't even wired in. Shitty repair job. From the pictures, the car looked mint and I was actually really excited to get that one.

I can tell you right now that I would NOT recommend this process unless you see the cars in person. It's shocking how many POS BMW's there are out there. Oddly enough, used Benz's are in great shape down there, rarely any accidents, but importing one is a whole different process in itself that's an even bigger hassle. You're better off paying a bit more money for an already imported M3 where you can see it in person here.

[SilverRex]

Originally posted by rage2
My engine warranty is good till June/09.

I've heard lots of horror stories of guys importing cars from the states sight unseen, so with that in mind we both got our cars fully inspected at BMW dealerships, as well as seen in person and test driven by my brother (I actually test drove benyl's car on my last day in Chicago). I test drove 4 different M3's after I picked my car up and they all had weird issues. Some felt sloppy, one had a cracked rear subframe, and the others the bumpers and stuff just didn't line up right at all.

The original car I wanted was a Black (not carbon black) M3 Cab SMG with Dinan S1 package with less miles and for less money than the car I bought. Once my brother saw it in person, turns out every single piece up front (bumper, hood, covers) didn't line up, and one of the fog lights wasn't even wired in. Shitty repair job. From the pictures, the car looked mint and I was actually really excited to get that one.

I can tell you right now that I would NOT recommend this process unless you see the cars in person. It's shocking how many POS BMW's there are out there. Oddly enough, used Benz's are in great shape down there, rarely any accidents, but importing one is a whole different process in itself that's an even bigger hassle. You're better off paying a bit more money for an already imported M3 where you can see it in person here.

wow, good advice :thumbsup:

[schocker]

Originally posted by rage2
snip
that is some good advice for sure. i am going to get a ton more pictures of the car i am looking at then will make sure to look it over very well and drive it before handing over any money.

[rage2]

Originally posted by schocker
that is some good advice for sure. i am going to get a ton more pictures of the car i am looking at then will make sure to look it over very well and drive it before handing over any money.
Well you can't really do that either haha... unless u feel like sticking around for a few days before coming home. You need to pay and get the title stuff sorted out and faxed to the border, where you'll have to wait 3 business days before you can import the car lol.

[benyl]

They will not let the car out of the country until a lien check has been done. 72 hrs...

Canada will turn you back if you try to skip the US side.

[rage2]

And if you get a car with a lien... you won't get a title for 30 days. Without the title, you can't import. Just ask any of the 100 cars parked near sweetgrass waiting for their titles! (including a beyonder and his porsche ;)).

[ZorroAMG]

I know it's not, but MAAANNN, this feels like a REPOST

:D


Congrats on the cars boys....it would be super cute if you got matching wheels too!!

[rage2]

Originally posted by ZorroAMG
Congrats on the cars boys....it would be super cute if you got matching wheels too!!
Don't ask me to bail you out the next time u get banned...

:rofl:

[benyl]

so close to clicking it!!!!

[spec c]

i kid i kid.

is the smg tranny all its hyped up to be?

[benyl]

Makes traffic a dream. Just like driving an auto (well a little different).

Plus the 0.08 sec shifts in S6 mode put a smile on my face. Perfectly revmatched downshifts rock. Left foot braking instead of having to heel toe.

I am sure there is more. hahahaha

[mischief]

Originally posted by benyl
Makes traffic a dream. Just like driving an auto (well a little different).

Plus the 0.08 sec shifts in S6 mode put a smile on my face. Perfectly revmatched downshifts rock. Left foot braking instead of having to heel toe.

I am sure there is more. hahahaha
beautiful car man! check pm

[rage2]

Originally posted by spec c
i kid i kid.

is the smg tranny all its hyped up to be?

Originally posted by benyl
Makes traffic a dream. Just like driving an auto (well a little different).

Plus the 0.08 sec shifts in S6 mode put a smile on my face. Perfectly revmatched downshifts rock. Left foot braking instead of having to heel toe.

I am sure there is more. hahahaha
Launch control, don't forget that. It's also better for fuel economy... I find that in a 6 speed when I'm driving hard, I always keep the engine revving high in case I need to go again. With the SMG, as soon as I'm done a maneuver, click click click into 6th right away to save fuel again haha.

I'm averaging 17.2mpg driving like a complete asshole. I think BMW states 16 so I'm doing better!

[v_tec_prelude]

Originally posted by rage2
Oddly enough, used Benz's are in great shape down there, rarely any accidents, but importing one is a whole different process in itself that's an even bigger hassle.


Care to elaborate? Im thinking of picking up a 300CE or 320CE pretty soon

[Canmorite]

The M6 wheels look amazing. Like I said, so hot :drool:

[riced]

were you two driving around chinatown and downtown together sunday night I believe? or was it saturday?
I saw 2 black M3's like that driving around that day, but not sure if they were convertable.

[ZorroAMG]

LOL at Benyl I saved that jpg!


You are gonna have some HOTTTT weather this weekend, enjoy the drop-tops, guys!

[FiveFreshFish]

Originally posted by benyl
Left foot braking instead of having to heel toe.

I am sure there is more. hahahaha

Yep, have you seen the P7 brake pedal?

http://e46m3performance.com/installs/pedal/comparison.jpg

http://e46m3performance.com/installs/pedal/index.htm

[schocker]

Originally posted by rage2

Well you can't really do that either haha... unless u feel like sticking around for a few days before coming home. You need to pay and get the title stuff sorted out and faxed to the border, where you'll have to wait 3 business days before you can import the car lol.
awww crap. well i will have time to get that all sorted out. i will have to see what my one buddy did with his car as he just did it.

[SilverRex]

question to either rage2 or benyl

with the top closed, how is it inside as far as noise level goes?

[benyl]

Pretty quiet. It is a high quality top.

[rage2]

It's definately louder than my SLK32, but it's not as bad as I thought it'd be. I'm not sure why, but my right side (passenger side) seems to let in more noise than my left side... not sure if it's cuz I'm sitting right beside a window on my left and exposed to the whole top on the right. No leaks from pressure washing so it's not like there's a gaping hole or anything, maybe just me not used to the soft top.

The noise level with the top up at 250km/h is good enough where I barely have to turn up the stereo.

[benyl]

The exhaust is much louder on the driver's side of my car, than the passenger side. haha. Kinda weird.

[Hollywood]

Originally posted by benyl
The exhaust is much louder on the driver's side of my car, than the passenger side. haha. Kinda weird.

My VR4 is like that too due to the muffler configuration is not equal on both sides.

[Hollywood]

Oh and P.S.

I hope you both are happy together....with your cars...:love: :love:

hahahaha.:rofl:

[FiveFreshFish]

Originally posted by benyl
The exhaust is much louder on the driver's side of my car, than the passenger side. haha. Kinda weird.

Stock muffler looks similar to this RD.

http://www.vacmotorsports.com/db/images/rd-sport_muffler-e46_.jpg




Something like this will fix the uneven exhaust output.

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/images/performance/borla/BORLA140091.jpg

http://www.m3forum.net/reviews/data/9/thumbs/1SuperSprint_Race_Muffler_E46.jpg

[stevo 27]

have you pinned the speedo yet?:D :burnout:

[rage2]

I have (sorta). The speedo read between 170 and 175mph. The GPS read 157mph.

Ya, the speedo is THAT far off :rofl:.

[em2ab]

did I see one of you at the car wash downtown on 10/10 2 days ago? I was waiting to get in and a real nice, real low black BMW was behind me.

[rage2]

Could've been me... I've been driving my car around DT a lot this week, running around picking crap up for our new server room. My car's not that low tho...

The chinatown spotting was us, we were picking up 4 digital cameras from my parents there to do camera reviews haha.

[em2ab]

Originally posted by rage2
Could've been me... I've been driving my car around DT a lot this week, running around picking crap up for our new server room. My car's not that low tho...

The chinatown spotting was us, we were picking up 4 digital cameras from my parents there to do camera reviews haha. Did you pull into the 10/10 carwash and get in line to wash your car? That's weird because I know what you look like, maybe I was too busy drooling.

[Go4Long]

oh come on...rage isn't that hot :poosie:

[rage2]

:rofl:

No, I don't go to 10/10th. They're pricks there haha.

[benyl]

wasn't me either.

[CRXguy]

Looks good, B. I think those M6 wheels match the car very well. :thumbsup:

[kenny]

Originally posted by rage2
:rofl:

No, I don't go to 10/10th. They're pricks there haha.

Fuckers wont let you use a sponge there even if the timer is still going. Last I checked, I thought we goto car washes to clean our cars.

14th street Husky has better soap anyways :D

[CRXguy]

Originally posted by kenny


Fuckers wont let you use a sponge there even if the timer is still going. Last I checked, I thought we goto car washes to clean our cars.

14th street Husky has better soap anyways :D

I haven't been to the 10 and 10 car wash since those late night cruises with you guys. :nut:

[Hollywood]

Originally posted by CRXguy


I haven't been to the 10 and 10 car wash since those late night cruises with you guys. :nut:

Same, kenny and his squeegee...haaha.

[max_boost]

Congrats!!!:clap:

[Sharpie]

Wow beautiful cars:thumbsup:

[kenny]

Originally posted by CRXguy


I haven't been to the 10 and 10 car wash since those late night cruises with you guys. :nut:



Originally posted by Hollywood


Same, kenny and his squeegee...haaha.


Good times!! :D Now I just need a car worthy of car washes hehe.