Arctic in Tampa Bay?

rit · 11-05-2006, 07:54 PM

I'm in Tampa Bay this week for business and I've been driving all over the place. I've been looking everywhere and haven't seen Ninjaneer's arctic 335i anywhere. Can you believe it!?

For those of you up north, you wouldn't believe how warm it is here! Mr. Silver would have no trouble driving up his driveway in THIS weather. It was something like 77 degrees here yesterday and today!

dmontic71 · 11-05-2006, 08:25 PM

I haven't ever seen anyone's bimmers from Tampa out on the street here...

rit · 11-05-2006, 08:37 PM

I did see a bright red e90 in Citrus Park earlier today, but it's the only e90 I've seen in Tampa so far. Mine is back home in my garage (I hope), so I guess I can't complain that nobody's driving theirs around for me to see.

spydrz · 11-05-2006, 08:39 PM

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For those of you up north, you wouldn't believe how warm it is here! Mr. Silver would have no trouble driving up his driveway in THIS weather. It was something like 77 degrees here yesterday and today!

Scheiße. I could use some of that heat right about now. It's cold!

Ninjaneer · 11-05-2006, 09:00 PM

LOL! My daily drive to work is on I-275 from Tampa to Clearwater, and back in Tampa I'm near the USF area... I haven't been to the Citrus Park area in ages.

You here all week?

Nikki · 11-05-2006, 09:22 PM

Warm? Lol it's been sweater weather lately--75. haha

Taittinger · 11-05-2006, 09:34 PM

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Warm? Lol it's been sweater weather lately--75. haha

Hush you.

ZuerstBMW · 11-05-2006, 11:06 PM

I rarely see any E90s in Tampa. Im yet to see an E92. Its funny, I saw an E92 in Pittsburg while I was up there though.

Ninjaneer · 11-06-2006, 01:45 AM

The weird thing is I used to see more E90s before I got mine! I still see plenty, but I saw a lot more before. I saw one AW E92 2 weeks ago, finally. Some guy on the Howard Franklind, still had his temp tag on. The guy saw me and when I passed him he started trying to catch up, so I figure hey this guy might be excited / enthusiastic, so I switch lanes to let him catch up... ultimately he just passes by w/o even looking at me... at which point I remind myself that not everyone is gonna be as enthusiastic as the people here... blah.

Last week, also on the Howard Frankenstein (

), I ran into 3 BMWs all bunched up together... one E90, one older 3-er, and one new 5-series... then I came along and passed them all and the 5-series started speeding up haha but I was long gone

It's funny to watch what other drivers do when you pass them.

rit · 11-06-2006, 08:36 AM

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You here all week?

Ja.

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It's funny to watch what other drivers do when you pass them.

Reminds me of last week when I pulled up behind a shiny new looking 5-series. His car was squeaky clean and so was mine. He was totally checking out my ride in the rear view mirror while I watched him. I finally waved and he waved back, so I gave him the thumbs up sign and he gave me one back. It was obvious that neither one of us was sure what the official BMW wave is supposed to be! I'm sure it's not the same as the Harley wave though, because nobody can reach the window down button!

Nikki · 11-06-2006, 03:20 PM

You should come back when we have our e90 meet in the Tampa area! :P

rit · 11-06-2006, 03:25 PM

Yeah, I should. I actually grew up in Citrus Park (North Tampa) and still have family here, so I'm down pretty regularly. I don't know what's up with Georgia as far as meets go. I haven't seen ANYTHING going on there. BMWCCA also seems to be pretty dormant in Atlanta. Stinks. All this pent up energy and no place to let it out except e90post.

Nikki · 11-06-2006, 03:26 PM

Well it is looking to be maybe the second week in December at Fort DeSoto Park

MG_2006325i_KG · 11-06-2006, 04:22 PM

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Ja.

Reminds me of last week when I pulled up behind a shiny new looking 5-series. His car was squeaky clean and so was mine. He was totally checking out my ride in the rear view mirror while I watched him. I finally waved and he waved back, so I gave him the thumbs up sign and he gave me one back. It was obvious that neither one of us was sure what the official BMW wave is supposed to be! I'm sure it's not the same as the Harley wave though, because nobody can reach the window down button!

That was me........I am always out on the road, but you are right only a handful of e92's and one is in my apartments on Westshore

TommyBahama · 11-06-2006, 04:26 PM

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Reminds me of last week when I pulled up behind a shiny new looking 5-series. His car was squeaky clean and so was mine. He was totally checking out my ride in the rear view mirror while I watched him. I finally waved and he waved back, so I gave him the thumbs up sign and he gave me one back. It was obvious that neither one of us was sure what the official BMW wave is supposed to be! I'm sure it's not the same as the Harley wave though, because nobody can reach the window down button!

when my dad had his Vette all he would talk about while driving is how Vette people wave. now that his has a 6series all he talks about is how he wishes they werent to stuck up to wave.

rit · 11-11-2006, 07:27 PM

Well, I'm back home in Atlanta. Never did see any arctic e90 / e92s in Tampa, but I did find a TON of bimmers in the Channelside / Bayshore Blvd area. Anyway, a good trip, but I'm glad to be home!

Ninjaneer · 11-11-2006, 09:34 PM

Glad to hear our color's pretty rare

I've seen 2 on the road in my area and on my way to work, and 1 at the dealer.

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11-05-2006, 08:37 PM	#3
rit Second Lieutenant 68 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I did see a bright red e90 in Citrus Park earlier today, but it's the only e90 I've seen in Tampa so far. Mine is back home in my garage (I hope), so I guess I can't complain that nobody's driving theirs around for me to see. __________________ Matt 335i Sedan \| Arctic Metallic \| Black Leather / Light Poplar \| All Options Read About My Performance Center Delivery (with Pics)
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Ninjaneer Shadow Warrior 153 Rep 2,095 Posts Drives: '07 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	LOL! My daily drive to work is on I-275 from Tampa to Clearwater, and back in Tampa I'm near the USF area... I haven't been to the Citrus Park area in ages. You here all week? __________________ 335i E90 / Arctic / Gray / Burl Walnut / Steptronic / ZPP / ZSP / Paddles / CA / Nav / PDC / OEM Spoiler Mods: PIAA Angel Eyes, Rear Fog Switch, Escort X50 Blue hardwire, 30% Charcoal Llumar Installing soon: Rear Power Outlets (Happy Robot mod!)
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Nikki Major General 1059 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	Warm? Lol it's been sweater weather lately--75. haha __________________ Nikki
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Ninjaneer Shadow Warrior 153 Rep 2,095 Posts Drives: '07 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	The weird thing is I used to see more E90s before I got mine! I still see plenty, but I saw a lot more before. I saw one AW E92 2 weeks ago, finally. Some guy on the Howard Franklind, still had his temp tag on. The guy saw me and when I passed him he started trying to catch up, so I figure hey this guy might be excited / enthusiastic, so I switch lanes to let him catch up... ultimately he just passes by w/o even looking at me... at which point I remind myself that not everyone is gonna be as enthusiastic as the people here... blah. Last week, also on the Howard Frankenstein (), I ran into 3 BMWs all bunched up together... one E90, one older 3-er, and one new 5-series... then I came along and passed them all and the 5-series started speeding up haha but I was long gone It's funny to watch what other drivers do when you pass them. __________________ 335i E90 / Arctic / Gray / Burl Walnut / Steptronic / ZPP / ZSP / Paddles / CA / Nav / PDC / OEM Spoiler Mods: PIAA Angel Eyes, Rear Fog Switch, Escort X50 Blue hardwire, 30% Charcoal Llumar Installing soon: Rear Power Outlets (Happy Robot mod!)
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Nikki Major General 1059 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	You should come back when we have our e90 meet in the Tampa area! :P __________________ Nikki
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rit Second Lieutenant 68 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I should. I actually grew up in Citrus Park (North Tampa) and still have family here, so I'm down pretty regularly. I don't know what's up with Georgia as far as meets go. I haven't seen ANYTHING going on there. BMWCCA also seems to be pretty dormant in Atlanta. Stinks. All this pent up energy and no place to let it out except e90post. __________________ Matt 335i Sedan \| Arctic Metallic \| Black Leather / Light Poplar \| All Options Read About My Performance Center Delivery (with Pics)
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Nikki Major General 1059 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	Well it is looking to be maybe the second week in December at Fort DeSoto Park __________________ Nikki
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rit Second Lieutenant 68 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Well, I'm back home in Atlanta. Never did see any arctic e90 / e92s in Tampa, but I did find a TON of bimmers in the Channelside / Bayshore Blvd area. Anyway, a good trip, but I'm glad to be home! __________________ Matt 335i Sedan \| Arctic Metallic \| Black Leather / Light Poplar \| All Options Read About My Performance Center Delivery (with Pics)
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Ninjaneer Shadow Warrior 153 Rep 2,095 Posts Drives: '07 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Glad to hear our color's pretty rare I've seen 2 on the road in my area and on my way to work, and 1 at the dealer. __________________ 335i E90 / Arctic / Gray / Burl Walnut / Steptronic / ZPP / ZSP / Paddles / CA / Nav / PDC / OEM Spoiler Mods: PIAA Angel Eyes, Rear Fog Switch, Escort X50 Blue hardwire, 30% Charcoal Llumar Installing soon: Rear Power Outlets (Happy Robot mod!)
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