Pickup and first impressions

gaijin · 03-16-2015, 09:38 AM

OT: elincali....speedy recovery to your father and relieved that all's well.

gaijin · 03-16-2015, 09:43 AM

OT: PHX767.....glad you guys are happy with your new ride. Enjoy it for many years to come.

This one is for my wife too. An anniversary gift. She's not into web missives as I am. Hence, the on-line excitement are mine but she is as excited and anxiously awaiting her new ride.

ellincali · 03-16-2015, 02:37 PM

Thank you all for the kind words & thoughts about my Dad. So thoughtful and I really appreciated it.

He's home now--thankfully no brain injury and of course we're still watching him closely. He looks pretty rough, though. His nurse hugged him when he was discharged; I thought that was sweet. (Stanford Hospital is massively impressive.) I'm counting my blessings.

As for my car--

My CA called this morning to say the car has been released to the carrier though not yet picked up. They expect it to arrive at the dealership Wednesday and that it should be ready for pick-up on Thursday, just in time for the weekend. (Same info as BMW NA but somehow it feels more real coming from my CA.)

Getting closer...

ellincali · 03-16-2015, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by InlineSixTwinScroll

Oh my God, guys. This car is FUN FUN FUN

More pics here (sorry, can't attach here because resolution exceeds 2Addicts individual file upload constraints):

http://s1298.photobucket.com/user/bm...20pickup%20day

Okay, I'm playing catch-up since I wasn't on much over the weekend, but (first) the car is absolutely gorgeous. Since we were talking about cameras last week, were these taken with your SLR and not a P&S? I couldn't help but notice the picture of the dashboard---the reflection of the sun and the shadow of a palm tree. Very cool shot.

Inline_Six · 03-16-2015, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by elincali

Thank you all for the kind words & thoughts about my Dad. So thoughtful and I really appreciated it.

He's home now--thankfully no brain injury and of course we're still watching him closely. He looks pretty rough, though. His nurse hugged him when he was discharged; I thought that was sweet. (Stanford Hospital is massively impressive.) I'm counting my blessings.

As for my car--

My CA called this morning to say the car has been released to the carrier though not yet picked up. They expect it to arrive at the dealership Wednesday and that it should be ready for pick-up on Thursday, just in time for the weekend. (Same info as BMW NA but somehow it feels more real coming from my CA.)

Getting closer...

Great news ! Glad your Dad is home and ok.

Yay for you getting your car on Thu ! Only 3 days away now !!!

Maybe you could call in sick on Fri

It wouldn't be too much of a lie !

Inline_Six · 03-16-2015, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by elincali

Okay, I'm playing catch-up since I wasn't on much over the weekend, but (first) the car is absolutely gorgeous. Since we were talking about cameras last week, were these taken with your SLR and not a P&S? I couldn't help but notice the picture of the dashboard---the reflection of the sun and the shadow of a palm tree. Very cool shot.

Thanks !

All pictures were taken with my cell phone

Yeah, I noticed that pic with the palm tree and thought wow, without even trying

Thanks ! I'm really enjoying her.

Looking forward to pics of your car soon !

Inline_Six · 03-18-2015, 01:58 AM

Making creative new excuses to drive my M235i

...

An hour ago, I went out for a grocery run. I could have filled up then, but ...

Now, I realize ... eh, might as well fill up now. Why wait till the last minute ?

Off to the gas station that's located across the street from the grocery store I drove to an hour ago

Those who can afford an M235i (or any BMW, for that matter) usually can afford to fill it up frequently

Inline_Six · 03-18-2015, 02:41 AM

Resetting the trip odometer is done through a "knob" which is shaped like a trapezoid

I saw that thing before, but would never have thought it provides any functions ... I thought it was there purely for aesthetics.

So, after I filled up at the gas station, I opened the owner's manual built into iDrive. I searched for "Odometer", and it opened up a page showing how to reset the trip odometer.

Note what the finger is pointing at, in this picture:

Supernaut · 03-18-2015, 07:04 AM

And after midnight, no less. Get some sleep!

gaijin · 03-18-2015, 11:28 AM

Inline_Six: 500 miles on the odometer! This is cause for celebration. Stand on it and never lift!

Inline_Six · 03-18-2015, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Supernaut

And after midnight, no less. Get some sleep!

That's gonna be you in 3 weeks

Inline_Six · 03-18-2015, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by gaijin

Inline_Six: 500 miles on the odometer! This is cause for celebration. Stand on it and never lift!

Hehe, yeah, I noticed that and that's why I decided to stop on the side of the road and immortalize the special moment

Supernaut · 03-18-2015, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Inline_Six

That's gonna be you in 3 weeks

No doubt. I'm already starting the insomnia process. It's going to be bad.

Nuwheels · 03-18-2015, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Inline_Six

Hehe, yeah, I noticed that and that's why I decided to stop on the side of the road and immortalize the special moment

Hey off topic but why did you ditch 'Twin Scroll'? Getting too famous to go by the full name?

Silvermike · 03-18-2015, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Nuwheels

Hey off topic but why did you ditch 'Twin Scroll'? Getting too famous to go by the full name?

Baller status engaged...

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Inline_Six · 03-18-2015, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Nuwheels

Hey off topic but why did you ditch 'Twin Scroll'? Getting too famous to go by the full name?

Yeah, getting too famous !

Nah, originally, when I joined the forum in Jan, I wanted the name "InlineSix", but it was taken, so I added on "TwinScroll".

Most people abbreviate my name anyhow, so I thought why not shorten it. "Inline_Six" was available, so I pounced on it

Inline_Six · 03-18-2015, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Silvermike

Baller status engaged...

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If only you knew me in real life ...

Inline_Six · 03-18-2015, 01:34 PM

Nuwheels

How's the new ride, dude ? You've gone dark after pickup.

Nuwheels · 03-18-2015, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Inline_Six

Nuwheels

How's the new ride, dude ? You've gone dark after pickup.

All is well thx...love the car. Wouldn't change anything! Just been busy with work lately. I keep checking in so def let me know when a socal meetup is in the works!

Inline_Six · 03-18-2015, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nuwheels

All is well thx...love the car. Wouldn't change anything! Just been busy with work lately. I keep checking in so def let me know when a socal meetup is in the works!

Will do !

Inline_Six · 03-18-2015, 02:16 PM

I've been itching to do this for days now. Finally got a look at my beautiful inline six

(Don't mind the dead US 101 insects on the bumper. They've got no place else to be.)

Gatte · 03-18-2015, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Nuwheels

All is well thx...love the car. Wouldn't change anything! Just been busy with work lately. I keep checking in so def let me know when a socal meetup is in the works!

Should definitely have a meetup, preferrably in the late April early May timeframe.

03-16-2015, 09:38 AM	#67
gaijin Mess Deck Commando 244 Rep 807 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (4)	OT: elincali....speedy recovery to your father and relieved that all's well. __________________ ///Sursum Ab Ordine
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gaijin Mess Deck Commando 244 Rep 807 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (4)	OT: PHX767.....glad you guys are happy with your new ride. Enjoy it for many years to come. This one is for my wife too. An anniversary gift. She's not into web missives as I am. Hence, the on-line excitement are mine but she is as excited and anxiously awaiting her new ride. __________________ ///Sursum Ab Ordine
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03-16-2015, 02:37 PM	#69
ellincali Private First Class 116 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 2015 228i Convertible Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Thank you! Thank you all for the kind words & thoughts about my Dad. So thoughtful and I really appreciated it. He's home now--thankfully no brain injury and of course we're still watching him closely. He looks pretty rough, though. His nurse hugged him when he was discharged; I thought that was sweet. (Stanford Hospital is massively impressive.) I'm counting my blessings. As for my car-- My CA called this morning to say the car has been released to the carrier though not yet picked up. They expect it to arrive at the dealership Wednesday and that it should be ready for pick-up on Thursday, just in time for the weekend. (Same info as BMW NA but somehow it feels more real coming from my CA.) Getting closer...
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03-18-2015, 01:58 AM	#73
Inline_Six Captain 335 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Driver's seat iTrader: (0)	Making creative new excuses to drive my M235i ... An hour ago, I went out for a grocery run. I could have filled up then, but ... Now, I realize ... eh, might as well fill up now. Why wait till the last minute ? Off to the gas station that's located across the street from the grocery store I drove to an hour ago Those who can afford an M235i (or any BMW, for that matter) usually can afford to fill it up frequently __________________
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03-18-2015, 02:41 AM	#74
Inline_Six Captain 335 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Driver's seat iTrader: (0)	Resetting the trip odometer is done through a "knob" which is shaped like a trapezoid I saw that thing before, but would never have thought it provides any functions ... I thought it was there purely for aesthetics. So, after I filled up at the gas station, I opened the owner's manual built into iDrive. I searched for "Odometer", and it opened up a page showing how to reset the trip odometer. Note what the finger is pointing at, in this picture: Attached Images __________________
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gaijin Mess Deck Commando 244 Rep 807 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (4)	Inline_Six: 500 miles on the odometer! This is cause for celebration. Stand on it and never lift! __________________ ///Sursum Ab Ordine
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03-18-2015, 01:34 PM	#84
Inline_Six Captain 335 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Driver's seat iTrader: (0)	Nuwheels How's the new ride, dude ? You've gone dark after pickup. __________________
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03-18-2015, 02:16 PM	#87
Inline_Six Captain 335 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Driver's seat iTrader: (0)	I've been itching to do this for days now. Finally got a look at my beautiful inline six (Don't mind the dead US 101 insects on the bumper. They've got no place else to be.) Attached Images __________________
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