[Domonicdave]

OK, I'm ordering tomorrow (god help me). Could you guys look over this and see any obvious, or not so obvious, mistakes or over sights.

This is for a 2016 340i build!

475 Metallic Sapphire Metallic
LCL8 Black Dakota Leather with Dark Oyster Highlight
ZCW Cold Weather Package
ZDA Drivers Assistance Package
ZLP Lighting Package
ZMP M Sport Package
21C 19" light Alloy Wheel Style 442 Orbit Grey
4GA Ash Grain wood trim with metal inlay and pearl gloss chrome
ZPP Premium Package
ZTP Technology Package
ZTR Track Handling Package
5DL Side and Top view Cameras
688 Harman Kardon
6NS enhanced USB
ZMT Manual

Two questions:
1.) Is there only Black with oyster highlights - there isn't just black? I'm trying to get my mind around this look.

2.) The ordering guide seems to suggest that you get the 19" orbit grey with the ZMP (M-Sport) at no cost. But later in the ZTP (Technology Package) it says it's $900 with no disclaimer. WTF,Which is it????

Cost adds to $59,350.
Dealer is saying $2,000 off, ~58% residual (sucks - it has not been set by BMW yet).

I'm asking for $2,200 for tire and dent warranty ($61/month), ~3.5% finance (MF: 0.0000146)
15,000 miles/year

Tell me what you think! Flame away!

[mark1996]

You are getting the M Sport package and the manual transmission. Very cool.

[keylime503]

You gave us all the details except what car you're ordering haha. 320i, 435xi vert? Two very different things

[CalCarNut]

At $60K, it isn't a 320. I'm guessing a 435..and doubtful a Vert would come with the track package..but you never know..lol

[Domonicdave]

Originally Posted by SoCalDave

At $60K, it isn't a 320. I'm guessing a 435..and doubtful a Vert would come with the track package..but you never know..lol

LOL - I was so focused on the build and trying to figure it out without the configurator - I forgot to put in that it's a new 340i!

[CalCarNut]

Originally Posted by Domonicdave

LOL - I was so focused on the build and trying to figure it out without the configurator - I forgot to put in that it's a new 340i!

NICE

congrats. Looks pretty complete to me.

[Weaselboy]

1.) Is there only Black with oyster highlights - there isn't just black? I'm trying to get my mind around this look.

I have a similar 340i M-Sport on order and I too was concerned about this Oyster accent business. It is the only black leather option. My CA says they had this combo on the X5 before and it is sort of a mocha colored stitching and very subtle.

Looks like you have a nice configuration there.

Like you, I have my fingers crossed waiting to see what the residuals are.

[BDWonder]

Originally Posted by Domonicdave

OK, I'm ordering tomorrow (god help me). Could you guys look over this and see any obvious, or not so obvious, mistakes or over sights.

This is for a 2016 340i build!

475 Metallic Sapphire Metallic
LCL8 Black Dakota Leather with Dark Oyster Highlight
ZCW Cold Weather Package
ZDA Drivers Assistance Package
ZLP Lighting Package
ZMP M Sport Package
21C 19" light Alloy Wheel Style 442 Orbit Grey
4GA Ash Grain wood trim with metal inlay and pearl gloss chrome
ZPP Premium Package
ZTP Technology Package
ZTR Track Handling Package
5DL Side and Top view Cameras
688 Harman Kardon
6NS enhanced USB
ZMT Manual

Two questions:
1.) Is there only Black with oyster highlights - there isn't just black? I'm trying to get my mind around this look.

2.) The ordering guide seems to suggest that you get the 19" orbit grey with the ZMP (M-Sport) at no cost. But later in the ZTP (Technology Package) it says it's $900 with no disclaimer. WTF,Which is it????

Cost adds to $59,350.
Dealer is saying $2,000 off, ~58% residual (sucks - it has not been set by BMW yet).

I'm asking for $2,200 for tire and dent warranty ($61/month), ~3.5% finance (MF: 0.0000146)
15,000 miles/year

Tell me what you think! Flame away!

considering all the factors, I like it. I like it alot. It's also a 90% fully loaded car!

[the_phew]

Originally Posted by BDWonder

considering all the factors, I like it. I like it alot. It's also a 90% fully loaded car!

The only concern with ordering ZMP+ZTR+19" wheels is that you end up double-paying for stuff:
-Pay for 704 dampers, then pay again to replace them with Adaptive dampers
-Pay for Pilot Super Sport go-flat tires, then pay again to replace them with 19" run-flats

Overall, you still end up with great options, just philosophically I have a hard time paying for a feature then paying again to remove it. ZTR by itself (no ZMP or 19s) is a stellar value, and you can always swap the steering wheel to the M-sport or M-performance for minimal cost. Similarly, ZMP by itself is a decent value on the 340i, although it's still a lot of money for some plastic bits, a different steering wheel, and some more cooling bits.

[leon1984]

sounds a very decent car indeed.. black with full black leather is super dull though, good it has some Oyster in there to make it interesting!

[Agamemnon]

That is going to be a seriously nice ride! Interesting that you can have the Oyster highlight!

I'm not a big black fan - for me - I would probably lighten up to a Mineral Grey. But when it comes to colour - there are no wrong choices - just individual taste.

[G30 B58]

Originally Posted by BDWonder

considering all the factors, I like it. I like it alot. It's also a 90% fully loaded car!

Yup, OP, go the other 10% and be sure to have no regrets.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Thats a nice list of upgrades !!
Good luck with your purchase.

[marlin2911]

$2,200 for tire/dent warranty? Put $61 a month in a bank account and save it.

Otherwise looks great

[Domonicdave]

Originally Posted by marlin2911

$2,200 for tire/dent warranty? Put $61 a month in a bank account and save it.

Otherwise looks great

The tire and dent is a bunch of money, I agree. But I'll say this, on my current 2012 328i, I've popped 6 tires and had to replace three rims. On the dents, I've had about 4 dents taken out. I haven't done the calculations to see if that $2,400 saves me money, but it does give me piece of mind and a nice dentless car

[Domonicdave]

Originally Posted by Agamemnon

That is going to be a seriously nice ride! Interesting that you can have the Oyster highlight!

I'm not a big black fan - for me - I would probably lighten up to a Mineral Grey. But when it comes to colour - there are no wrong choices - just individual taste.

I agree on the black on black - I struggle with that look. I think the new accent will help break up the black on black. I considered grey on oyster - but couldn't pull the trigger.

Thanks for feedback

[Domonicdave]

Originally Posted by the_phew

The only concern with ordering ZMP+ZTR+19" wheels is that you end up double-paying for stuff:
-Pay for 704 dampers, then pay again to replace them with Adaptive dampers
-Pay for Pilot Super Sport go-flat tires, then pay again to replace them with 19" run-flats

Overall, you still end up with great options, just philosophically I have a hard time paying for a feature then paying again to remove it. ZTR by itself (no ZMP or 19s) is a stellar value, and you can always swap the steering wheel to the M-sport or M-performance for minimal cost. Similarly, ZMP by itself is a decent value on the 340i, although it's still a lot of money for some plastic bits, a different steering wheel, and some more cooling bits.

I agree. That is frustrating. If I read the ordering book right, if I get the M-Sport I can upgrade to the 19" orbit wheels at no cost. BUT if I ALSO upgrade to the track package, I have to pay $900 for the orbit wheels. That's B.S. I'm having my CA look at that more closely.

[Domonicdave]

Originally Posted by Weaselboy

I have a similar 340i M-Sport on order and I too was concerned about this Oyster accent business. It is the only black leather option. My CA says they had this combo on the X5 before and it is sort of a mocha colored stitching and very subtle.

Looks like you have a nice configuration there.

Like you, I have my fingers crossed waiting to see what the residuals are.

I'm hoping along with the oyster trim, the Ash with metal inlay is going to look really sharp.

[howiegu]

In similar stage of ordering for a 340. Debating if ZLP really adds value as standard is already LED.

I know the ZLP is "adaptive". However, it dose not have the beam pattern change functions as it's EU version. Hence, the U.S. "Adoptive" are auto high beam and Turing with steering - which I current have on my 335, not a "wow" to me.

I know it's just an $800 option.

[Domonicdave]

Originally Posted by howiegu

In similar stage of ordering for a 340. Debating if ZLP really adds value as standard is already LED.

I know the ZLP is "adaptive". However, it dose not have the beam pattern change functions as it's EU version. Hence, the U.S. "Adoptive" are auto high beam and Turing with steering - which I current have on my 335, not a "wow" to me.

I know it's just an $800 option.

ZLP is going will be the first thing I'm going to drop if I have to cut due to budget.

[howiegu]

MG or MB for a 340?

My current 335 is MG and like the color, I had an E46 in Topaz Blue and loved it, too. All the subsequent BMW Blues were not to my taste so settled for silver gray on my E90.

Q: anyone has seen a MB in person? How is it compared to TB?

Thanks

[Domonicdave]

Originally Posted by howiegu

MG or MB for a 340?

My current 335 is MG and like the color, I had an E46 in Topaz Blue and loved it, too. All the subsequent BMW Blues were not to my taste so settled for silver gray on my E90.

Q: anyone has seen a MB in person? How is it compared to TB?

Thanks

My dealership has a MB 535 with black rims. At first I loved it, but it faded quickly. I'm color blind so I have to really look at colors hard. Now being color blind, don't take my opinion too serious, but my GF and I both agree it's too bright, flashy, and purple...