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!



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:



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.


Ontario street in Chicago.


The Sears tower. Look at the traffic we are about to join...


Navigation telling us how to get the fuck out of dodge. But it doesn't know that everyone else is taking the same route!


A holy moment.


It was fucking hot in Minnesota!


Sunset through the front window.


Back to home sweet home 26 hrs later.

[benyl]

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

[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
love those wheels!

[962 kid]

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

[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 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.


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[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.


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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. Watch out for me Rage. lol

[schocker]

aweome pics, wicked duo there

[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!

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!

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