My delivery day had been scheduled fortomorrow, but this morning I received a text from the local SC asking if I wanted to pick up today.
Guess how quickly I said, “HELL YES!”
I set out in my '23 M3RWD (my trade)and arrived a -little- early at the SC, pulled into the parking lot and there she was – the only blue one there of any model.
So I got out and just started on the outside walk-around... once... twice... three times... I could not find a single thing wrong with the outside. From reading all of you guys and gals before me, I was looking for the usual culprits, and couldn't find anything wrong.
By that time it was time for my-scheduled- delivery, so I did the app-thing and then headed inside where I was met by a really nice advisor and a brief explanation of the process was given. I was then able to go out, sit in it, and start the interior exam.
Straight off, the new seats are awesome, as many have been saying. I'm a 'wider' dude (6 ft, 270),and the seat was comfy. I tested all the things I could, played with the screen, adjusted mirrors, passenger seat, examined the ceiling, etc. I -feel- like I gave it good look, but I confess – I was eager to get on the road.
Went back inside and completed the paperwork in about 5-6 minutes. I asked a few questions, and the advisor recommended that I transfer my plate from my trade-in and save myself about $100. (I didn't even know I could do that).
Then... back out to the car – where I saw that a SG/black M3P was being examined by a guy and lady who was also there for delivery. I spoke to them briefly – the SG absolutely looks better in-person than in any pics. I also saw a redone there as well, and it, too, was stunning in-person. But the blue in the daylight just bewitched me, and off I went.
Next thing – stereo. OMG. The M3RWD has... what... 3 speakers? And it's not -terrible-, but it's just...average. This sound system is a drastic upgrade, for certain.
Also, the ride quality is just wonderful, AND the -sound- reduction is quite noticeable and very appreciated. I did not notice any crackling sound from my wheels...at least not yet.
I -did- get a couple miles from the SC and a very noticeable rattle started in the back seat driver's side door. I'll put in a ticket for that tonight.
My car odometer said 3 miles when I picked it up. Just a baby!
My floor mats (front and back), trunk mat, sub-trunk liner, and frunk liner that I kept from my M3RWD all fit.
The ambient lighting strip is(thankfully) well-aligned... and WAY cooler than in the videos. Absolutely love it, too.
I put the ventilated seat on max-cool for the ride home, and though I -could- feel it, it did feel a bit weak. But that wasn't a very long drive, so will test some more.
Stalks - or lack thereof. Was no big deal for me. Yes, it will take a bit more getting used-to, but even on my first trip I was getting the hang of it. There are a -few- roundabouts in my city, and I'll see how it goes when I come to one. But I admit I do like the 'clean' look of just the wheel and nothing else behind it.
And... of course... need anything more be said about that power? I was giggling like a five-year-old. It's just a different world from the RWD or any ICE vehicle I've owned. Never in my younger days did I ever dream of owning a vehicle this refined, this gorgeous, and this quick. I kinda wanna take a sleeping bag out there and camp in it.
The finger-carpal-tunnel I developed from checking the app 1,917 times a day since April 23rd was worth it. I'm in love... I just hope my wife doesn't find out.
Tomorrow: Tint and Ceramic coating!
One pic before it gets too dark outside(old phone camera).
More later!
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