[schnell13]

So, a bit of background first, then on to pics of the car herself.

My adventure with this car started in April of 2012 while on deployment with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Our ship stopped off in Spain for a bit of rest and relaxation and, while there, I wanted to stop at Pentagon Car Sales in Rota, as I had heard of the great deals they had on BMWs and Minis from a friend. I was planning on purchasing a CPO BMW upon returning to the States, but wanted to see what the sales team at Pentagon could do for me.

When I first laid eyes on the new 3, it was love at first sight. After a test drive in the dealer's Mojave 328i (which I posted a picture of as well), I was totally sold, and put the requisite 10% of the purchase price of the car down to start the build process. My car started life as a Glacier Silver 335i Sportline with a Coral Red interior. However, after getting input from several friends on the ship, countless emails back and forth with my sales rep in Spain about revisions, finalizing my documents while ashore for training in Kuwait, and finally getting a build date of July 5, 2012, the car morphed into the 335i M-Sport you see below.

Pentagon Car Sales specializes in custom-order BMWs sold AT COST to deployed U.S. military members and diplomats stationed overseas, so the car is configured with everything I wanted and nothing I didn't for an unbeatable price. The complete list of original factory equipment can be seen in my signature.

The following modifications have already been completed:

Filter: K & N drop-in replacement
Tint: Llumar ceramic 30% tint all the way around, professionally installed by Sunbusters of Austin, Tx.
M-Performance: Black kidneys, CF mirrors, CF boot-lid spoiler, CF shifter
Other: MG painted front reflectors, ///M pin-stripes on left corner of the hood (get so many compliments on these!), badge delete

Coming Soon: StealthBulbs for front turn signals, aluminum pedal set, Sportline black chrome exhaust tips.

Coming Spring 2013: Wheels/tires/brakes

I also wanted to take the time to thank you all for your continuing support of my Marines and I during deployment. Your words of encouragement and of course, all of the pictures of your awesome cars, helped out quite a bit. Now that I'm home, its my turn to share my car with all of you. Hope you enjoy my take on the 335!

[schnell13]

A few more pictures:

[schnell13]

Title says it all. Enjoy!

[bmwluvr24]

First off, GREAT CAR! Second, I also went through Pentagon Auto in Spain and I am LOVING my car. I considered the 335i, but I am glad I stuck with the 328i because I would have too many tickets by now!! I am very happy you made it back home safe and are able to drive the car you were dreaming about for all those months. Enjoy brother! We deserve this!

[TrueBlue12]

That is pretty bad ass

[MadZarBMR]

Very nice - looks like I might go after the OEM CF mirror caps and maybe the front painted reflectors. thanks for sharing.

BTW - i really like your choice of interior. I have black dakota, but red was my 2nd choice. your car makes me wish i'd gone that route. Congrats!

[kmd2cruz]

The CF mods really pop with the mineral grey. Congrats on completing your first phase of mods. I cannot wait to start mine.

[remmib]

CF looks great on that color.

[schnell13]

I do sincerely appreciate the kind words, gents! Now, to complete the look, CF splitters/front lip and new wheels.

[schnell13]

Here's the complete list of parts for Phase 1:
M Performance: Pedals, Grills, Mirrors (CF), Trunk Lip Spoiler (CF)
Other: Sportline Black Chrome exhaust tips, body-colored front reflectors, StealthAuto invisible chrome front turn signal bulbs, K&N drop-in filter.

Threw in a few pics of the pedals.

Stance Wheels, CF chin spoiler coming Spring 2013

Enjoy for Now...

[Jamesons Viggen]

Originally Posted by schnell13

Here's the complete list of parts for Phase 1:
M Performance: Pedals, Grills, Mirrors (CF), Trunk Lip Spoiler (CF)
Other: Sportline Black Chrome exhaust tips, body-colored front reflectors, StealthAuto invisible chrome front turn signal bulbs, K&N drop-in filter.

Threw in a few pics of the pedals.

Stance Wheels, CF chin spoiler coming Spring 2013

Enjoy for Now...

I think you are supposed to discard that top plastic nub on the floor mats.

[Kankles]

Looks awesome, I went directly through the mil rep here in Belgium and they were great as well. One thing I did that would look good on the MG is swap out the chrome exhaust tips for the black sportline tips (unless you're going aftermarket/M exhaust, then disregard).

[schnell13]

Thrill billy, already happened, but those pics are in a different thread!

[prestonf30]

Very nice