Dyl 4 Report post Posted September 27, 2013 So Phil and I went for a hoon in the M3s yesterday and came back with some photos (thanks Phil - the master on the camera). So here goes.... introducing my new E46 m3 (which no doubt you recognise)! I have had it for a few weeks now and it has seen some intensive grooming including clay bar, 3M teflon polish and hand glaze. I'm having a great time with it, intend to do a few things to it to bring it back to 'fresh of the assembly line' standard and look forward to seeing everyone soon. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted September 27, 2013 So. Damn. Nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted September 27, 2013 Mmmm very nice! Looking forward to more photos! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted September 27, 2013 Haha, this looks familiar. An immaculate example, will you drive it or just leave it in the garage?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dyl 4 Report post Posted September 27, 2013 It'll be driven mate, I don't do garage queens. I like to have a drivers car that looks like a garage queen though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted September 27, 2013 Those 'M' badges - they stand for 'Mmmmmmmmmmmmm - yummmmmmmmmmmmmmy' I thinks................nice pics, awesome looking car........ (You into 'outcalls' for detailing........got a wee job for ya ae..........) Kool that ya believe in driving the girl as intended by Mr BMW.......I'm sure it'll create a few grins for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted September 27, 2013 Yep! Good to see it's gone to a good home. Great pics too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arma 134 Report post Posted September 27, 2013 Glad to see it remains within the community. Looks fantastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted September 27, 2013 Awesome purchase Dylan, a perfect example of all your attention to detail and meticulousness of your previous cars also. Look forward to watching it evolve in your ownership. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dyl 4 Report post Posted September 27, 2013 What a nice compliment, made my morning thank you:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveO 47 Report post Posted September 27, 2013 Very nice car you have there. I was so close to buying this one myself. The colour grew on me ALOT. Unique, bright, just like a sports car should be. Looks way better in your photos than it did on Tristan's trademe listing Looks like the clay bar etc did its job! What camera did you use for your photos? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 543 Report post Posted September 27, 2013 Colour looks great on the M3. These cars are great. I'm two years into owning mine and still get a kick out of driving it every day Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted September 27, 2013 (edited) Very nice car you have there. I was so close to buying this one myself. The colour grew on me ALOT. Unique, bright, just like a sports car should be. Looks way better in your photos than it did on Tristan's trademe listing Looks like the clay bar etc did its job! What camera did you use for your photos? ---- But yes, very good photos! I need to learn aperture priority (?) Is that the style with the blurred background or is that post-edited? Edited September 27, 2013 by Tristan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveO 47 Report post Posted September 28, 2013 Hahaha, not WAY better I was just kidding around I think when you upload to trademe it loses a lot of quality as well. Would have shot been a different/better lens. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dyl 4 Report post Posted September 28, 2013 The photos were taken by Phil75 (a professional) on his mega ultra super exceed grand custom extra camera. I'll have to get him to chime in at this point. That's where my expertise ceases. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted September 28, 2013 Well done Dylan, very nice car. Hope to see you at a trackday soon, uncles club season has just started BTW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philwalter 30 Report post Posted September 28, 2013 Nah, not worked post. I shot all the photos using my 85mm f1.2 - all shot wide open, hence the shallow DOF. Dylan's car is amazing. We went for a wee drive on some backroads, me in the E46 and Dylan in my E30. First time I'd driven a E46 M3, was a very enjoyable experience. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted September 29, 2013 Bokeh!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nickbawt 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2013 (edited) Stunning, nice camera work too, what camera were you using? edit: just read who took snaps. Edited September 29, 2013 by nickbawt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roo 41 Report post Posted September 30, 2013 I was gonna say that looks like f/1.2! Nice car mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted September 30, 2013 Niiiiice! Great car, years of fun-filled motoring to be had here! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted September 30, 2013 Nah, not worked post. I shot all the photos using my 85mm f1.2 - all shot wide open, hence the shallow DOF. Bokeh!! That's what I thought, but is merging & cropping not 'post' ?? [/pretending to know jack about phot's] Looks Hawt Regradless Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3_Power 636 Report post Posted September 30, 2013 Congrats on the new Car Dylan!! Love it!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dyl 4 Report post Posted September 30, 2013 Thanks Tom. Back in an M3, everything is right with the world again lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted October 4, 2013 I like you 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites