Bigfoot-X
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Hello all,It's been sometime since my introduction way back in May 2012.At that time, I was on the hunt and thought I had found the BMW that I wanted. I was physically attracted to a very gorgeous looking black E46 318i Japan-spec M-Sport. I have always (in my mind) wanted to get a black or a white 3-series. Unfortunately, it was sold. Then I came across another one. To sum it up, let me share some lyrics which summed up how I felt. It's by Bruno Mars called "Our First Time".Girl, here we are In this big old empty room Starin' at each other Who's gonna make the first moveBeen doin' our thing for a minute And now both our hearts are in it The only place to go is all the wayIs that alright? Is that okay? Girl, no need to be nervous 'Cause I got you all night Don't you worry about a thing, no, no, noJust go with it, go with it, go with it And I will go real slow with it, slow with it It's our first time, go with it, go with it, go with it And I will go real slow with it, slow with it It's our first timeIn the end, I ended up with an '04 325i E46 (Local). The hours and hours I spent reading this forum made me go ahead with this purchase and to get over not getting the black M-Sport.I don't have a name for it yet - I was thinking of "The Zoolander" but think it's abit weird. Why "The Zoolander"? Here's a clue:
The paint on my car is actually Steel Blue. Steel Blue ....... Blue Steel ....... Geddit? 
Anyway, while I'm still deciding on a name (or if I want to give her a name), here are some pics.Exterior
Interior
I got her in late August 2012 and is still a Work In Progress and everything on and in the car (including some mods) were done by the previous owner. He really took care of his car. I wasn't too hot about the stock Steel Blue colour (but I'm slowly warming up to it). Given a choice, I think I would prefer a Steel Gray colour. Still, the colour is not a deal breaker. It's an option and one day I'm probably going to get it in a different colour. I'm also not liking the spoiler that much so that may go at some point. I'm thinking of getting a CSL-style spoiler, or maybe a 3-piece AC Schnitzer rear boot lid.Since getting her, I had an ignition coil failure so that's the only thing done to her so far besides the normal inspection, check and service plus replacement of all 6-spark plugs. Then after a week or so of daily driving, the CD-changer doesn't function anymore - which is fine as I had already planned to replace the unit (probably one with iPhone support, and install a rear-view camera as my dad has some contacts). Next up are also the tyres.Just got back from my first long distance trip on her (to Cherating) today. 620 km ++ round trip and 1/4 tank left once I got back to PJ.All in all, I've joined the "Dark Side" and I'm loving it!
Anyway, while I'm still deciding on a name (or if I want to give her a name), here are some pics.Exterior
