What have I done?

[johann]

I've been looking for a second car a while and was thinking about getting company car. The stupid policy wouldn't allow BMWs though, only Audi, Ford, SAAB, Volvo and VW.

Didn't really know what to choose since the better Audis (read S4 and RS4) would hit me hard with tax and really wasn't interesting in any other cars, accept Focus RS perhaps.

Today my CEO suggested that I'd be compensated if I bought the car myself instead. That also meant that I could buy a BMW or even a Porsche.
Off course taking a more expensive car would affect my result and therefore my bonus so a 996 Turbo would cost me to much. I also need a car that can carry four people when I go skiing with my friends and I also wanted a car that would be fun on a track.

Not much to altenatives but two IMO, M5 and M3 and I already have and M5!

Called my dealer and they happened to have a brand new Titanium silver E46 M3 in stock with black nappa leather. That one will be mine on Thursday afternoon!

Not very much extras in it
, only extras are rear side airbags, alarm, sunshade rear, the adjustable side support in front seats, rain sensor and Hifi speakers Harman Kardon but I think I can live with that.

Please tell me that I'n not completely insane!

Cheers,
/Johan

[luxobarge]

Congratulations Johan,

Is your boss stupid? Now he wont get much work out of you.
Your time will be spent on thinking about which car to drive, the M5 or the M3.

Regards/Robert

Ps. You could make a track car from it. Ds

Ps 2. You are compleatly insane. Ds

[lebouf]

Congrats Johann!

Beautiful combo - very similar to my humble 328i.

Just one question - Xenon's are stock over there in Sweden right? That's one option I wouldn't want to live without!

Enjoy the car,
Johannes

[johann]

Thanks for the vote of confidence Robert!
I think my boss is absolutely fantastic. (Hope he reads this)

Maybe I can mkae my own CSL!

Johannes,

Thanks!
Yes Xenon is stock in Sweden.

Cheers,
/Johan

[droid42]

Johan,

You won't regret it. Have fun.

Ian.

[Dirim]

Johann,

You're definately insane man! M5+M3?? But who can blame you, as we all agree that there are not better cars in the world for all around performance and convenience. Look forward to your comparisons as I'm getting interested in an M3/SMGII.

BTW, I regret not being able to join ya'll at the ring. Wife had to go on a business trip and I had to babysit! Hope you had a good time.

Regards,

Ufuk

[johann]

Ian,
I am sure you are right!
Will do my best.
Ufuk,
You could say that I have an M8!

No problems about the Ring, we'll meet next time!

Cheers,
/Johan

[droid42]

Johan,

You have a very difficult decision to make now ...

"Which avatar?"

Ian.

[kees]

Originally posted by johann

You could say that I have an M8!

That would only count if you drive them both at the same time!

Very cool choice for a company car though, somehow I couldnt imagine you driving an Audi... I don't think you will regret it!

/Kees

[M5Laser]

Amazing johann!

I'm soo envious!! Just be careful not to achieve all your goals too quick!

I cant waaaaaaiiiit to hear the comparisons!!

Have fun!!!

P.S. I read in your Profile that you sail… what do you sail?

Duncan

[johann]

Originally posted by droid42
Johan,

You have a very difficult decision to make now ...

"Which avatar?"

Ian.

Hmmm.

Well, since I am an administrator I can add my own avatars.

/J

[johann]

Originally posted by keesdh


That would only count if you drive them both at the same time!

Very cool choice for a company car though, somehow I couldnt imagine you driving an Audi... I don't think you will regret it!

/Kees

Does it counts if a friend drives one car next to me in the other one?

Technically it is my car and not company car.
I had problems imagining myself in an Audi too, glad that didn't come true.

/Johan