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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 06:37 PM
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I brought my R56 home tonite!

She made incredible time across the ocean, through the VDC and over the road to my dealer. I got the call around noon today that she had arrived and was being programmed as we spoke and was headed in for detailing. I went over a couple hours later and she was all ready to go. A few hours later the paperwork was all signed and I was on my way! I was told that I was the first '07 customer in Atlanta. Im so excited, there will be plenty of motoring in store tomorrow
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 06:38 PM
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I guess I said home once too many times LOL
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 06:40 PM
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Hey! The rest of us have been told to wait till the 17th at the soonest - you got yours on the 16th!

So where are the pictures? Give over - out to the garage with you.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by lava
Hey! The rest of us have been told to wait till the 17th at the soonest - you got yours on the 16th!

So where are the pictures? Give over - out to the garage with you.
I know, they let me sneak it out! I didnt get to take any pictures yet because it was dark when we finally left the dealership. Im headed the garage now.....
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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Congrats on the new ride!!!

Pics and a full review are expected
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Trinity07
She made incredible time across the ocean, through the VDC and over the road to my dealer. I got the call around noon today that she had arrived and was being programmed as we spoke and was headed in for detailing. I went over a couple hours later and she was all ready to go. A few hours later the paperwork was all signed and I was on my way! I was told that I was the first '07 customer in Atlanta. Im so excited, there will be plenty of motoring in store tomorrow
Congrats on the new ride!!! I'm so jealous!!
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 07:03 PM
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Trinity07, a god among men! congratulations, you may be the 1st in the country, save for those with BMW connections
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 07:03 PM
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HOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAYYYYYYY !

Now - go kiss and tell !
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 07:10 PM
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Pics of Maddy

Here are some terrible pics of Maddy, Ill have to get some better ones tomorrow



 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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Looks nice and I think you are the very first! Congrats!

Looks like there are inserts where the rear fogs would be placed so you wouldn't need to replace the whole part to add rear fogs or some other detail?
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 07:20 PM
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yeah Maddy! welcome to the U.S. and be proud of your owner for sneaking you out for fun a day early!

she looks great Trinity! enjoy!
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by inomis
Looks nice and I think you are the very first! Congrats!

Looks like there are inserts where the rear fogs would be placed so you wouldn't need to replace the whole part to add rear fogs or some other detail?
There are 2 inserts, one on each side. Im assuming its where they would place the rear fogs. Funny story, my husband was following me home and he said the rear brake lights are so bright that theyre nearly blinding, they even drowned out the blinker signal. Its going to take me a little bit to get used to driving a 5 speed again and learn where all the controls are, none of it is intuitive to me. The turbo is so smooth, absolutely no lag at all. I cant wait to get out there and drive tomorrow!
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 07:31 PM
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"Ordered 1/18/07" you are so lucky, I ordered 11/29/06 still at the VCD according to the OL, probably get it next week, well enjoy!!!
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Trinity07
There are 2 inserts, one on each side. Im assuming its where they would place the rear fogs. Funny story, my husband was following me home and he said the rear brake lights are so bright that theyre nearly blinding, they even drowned out the blinker signal. Its going to take me a little bit to get used to driving a 5 speed again and learn where all the controls are, none of it is intuitive to me. The turbo is so smooth, absolutely no lag at all. I cant wait to get out there and drive tomorrow!
I see a red 'S'. Isn't it a 6-speed? Congrats on your new ride.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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Its going to take me a little bit to get used to driving a 5 speed again and learn where all the controls are, none of it is intuitive to me.
Ok - well, start by remembering its a 6-SPEED!

It looks great - thank you for taking some pictures
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 07:40 PM
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trinity,
those are some very cool photos!
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 07:41 PM
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What size wheels are those?
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by myzamboni
I see a red 'S'. Isn't it a 6-speed? Congrats on your new ride.
Yah thats what I meant. My first car with a 6 speed.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 07:52 PM
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dbhouston - Theyre 17" rims, I got the sport package.

Thanks everyone for the comments!
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 08:40 PM
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Very nice Trinity. I was also on the Taipan and expect mine any day.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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Congrats ...and nice color !

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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Trinity07
dbhouston - Theyre 17" rims, I got the sport package.

Thanks everyone for the comments!
Could have sworn the sports package had bonnet stripes... I guess you can get it without it huh? Congrats! Looks awesome. DS all the way. I'm waiting on my DS with white top Hopefully you take more pics so I can drool over it until mine arrives... hehe That's freakin' awesome you got to take Maddy home tonight! Go Trinity!
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 09:32 PM
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It looks great in that color. Congrats!
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 09:38 PM
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Uber grats on getting your R56!!! The car looks great, and I hope you get through break-in quickly!
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 09:45 PM
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Congratulations!

That's a beautiful car. I'm sure you're going to enjoy it!
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