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hnazar · 26th March 2006, 03:20

My Silver Gray arrived yesterday with 4 miles on the clock and I am on my way to getting to 1200 ASAP. Initial thoughts:

SMG is awesome. Have owned only manuals before this car and the negative feedback surrounding this technology is ridiculous IMO.
Love the Olive Ash wood. Unusual (and I was nervous since I ordered without seeing) choice, but I suggest anyone thinking about ordering should look at it.
Even in p400 mode, the speed/sound is intoxicating. It makes my previous M3 feel like an "Ordinary" car.
Technology integration is dizzying. Treo synched instantly, Sirius, HUD, EDC, Nav, Multifunction seats...and I am just learning.

More comprehensive report to come after first service. Thanks to everyone on this board for helping me decide on the right options & color.

PS Tried posting pix but was having system issues. Will try again later.

26th March 2006, 03:20	#1 (permalink)
hnazar Junior Member, warming up (<31 posts) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St Louis, USA Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It's Finally Here My Silver Gray arrived yesterday with 4 miles on the clock and I am on my way to getting to 1200 ASAP. Initial thoughts: SMG is awesome. Have owned only manuals before this car and the negative feedback surrounding this technology is ridiculous IMO. Love the Olive Ash wood. Unusual (and I was nervous since I ordered without seeing) choice, but I suggest anyone thinking about ordering should look at it. Even in p400 mode, the speed/sound is intoxicating. It makes my previous M3 feel like an "Ordinary" car. Technology integration is dizzying. Treo synched instantly, Sirius, HUD, EDC, Nav, Multifunction seats...and I am just learning. More comprehensive report to come after first service. Thanks to everyone on this board for helping me decide on the right options & color. PS Tried posting pix but was having system issues. Will try again later.