Just got a new (to me) E90...

[ilikefood]

...so I figured I'd make my first post here. I've been stalking local Craigslist listings for months - plenty of E92s and E93s for sale, but E90s seem to be pretty rare (or used by shady dealers as bait to get people to call them). But I finally managed to get one - a low-mileage, one-owner, well-maintained 2009. Got it home last Saturday, and just got an oil change and brake flush done (and will be sending an oil sample to Blackstone).

My whole life I've been much more into motorcycles than into cars, but I'm super excited about this one!

[jiggz]

Congrats on the new to you M3, and welcome to the forum.

What color combo did you buy? Any pics?

[ilikefood]

Thanks! It's grey, with a black leather interior, and a DCT. I wanted a MT car, so the DCT was a concession to my wife. She can drive a normal transmission, but really wasn't looking forward to doing so on San Francisco's hills. And after a few first drives, I'm actually not too sad about that compromise. The DCT seems to be a VERY different beast from automatic transmissions.

I'll try to take some photos this weekend!

[DRLane]

Originally Posted by ilikefood

Thanks! It's grey, with a black leather interior, and a DCT. I wanted a MT car, so the DCT was a concession to my wife. She can drive a normal transmission, but really wasn't looking forward to doing so on San Francisco's hills. And after a few first drives, I'm actually not too sad about that compromise. The DCT seems to be a VERY different beast from automatic transmissions.

I'll try to take some photos this weekend!

You'll love that transmission! I'm jealous of the DTC.

Note the 6MT does have hill assist. Car holds itself for 3-5 seconds on hills so you can engage the clutch without fear of rolling back 1".

[AR_Motorwerkz]

Congrats on the new ride. DCT is indeed a different beast from the usual slushbox, glad you love it! Can't wait to see pics.

[ilikefood]

Originally Posted by DRLane

You'll love that transmission! I'm jealous of the DTC.

Note the 6MT does have hill assist. Car holds itself for 3-5 seconds on hills so you can engage the clutch without fear of rolling back 1".

Yeah, I told my wife that as well but it didn't help ha ha

[skillets]

I too just bought an e92. I'm a manual guy but LOVE my dct!

[InnerBlueSkies]

Congratulations...looking forward to the pictures.

[Melbourn3]

Nice pickup is this the one in Norcal with 22k miles?

[anpk05]

Congrats, just got myself one too.

[Helmsman]

Congrats and welcome OP! Waiting for the pics....

[ilikefood]

Originally Posted by SeanE463

Nice pickup is this the one in Norcal with 22k miles?

Yes, that’s the one (unless there was another one that fits that description)

[Melbourn3]

Originally Posted by ilikefood

Yes, that’s the one (unless there was another one that fits that description)

Doubt it, that’s the one I saw as well. Very nice piece! What did you end up paying for it?