02-05-2013, 10:59 AM | #23 |
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Don't do the black wheels .......... but of course thats a very personal opinion but I'm just not a lover of black wheels on any car, looses all the definition and style of the wheel and can just look very dull.
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02-05-2013, 11:04 AM | #24 | |
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I've only ever seen one car and that was a white 130i which had gloss black alloys but the edge of the rim was polished metal and the whole combination worked, but for the most part black wheels make the car look like something out of RoboCop. That said, could be that's the look the owner was going for
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02-05-2013, 11:18 AM | #25 | |
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02-05-2013, 12:41 PM | #26 |
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I ordered a 320d M Sport xDrive touring the day after they were officially announced.
A different engine to a 330d obviously and a choice I hope I won't regret but I got a 10% discount without too much effort. End of March/early April delivery, so close to 12 weeks for an xdrive (was quoted 1st March for an s drive from same dealer) |
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02-05-2013, 01:24 PM | #28 | |
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But then you went for the other black bits 'n pieces and I lost faith. Black wheels? Nooooooooooooooooooooo.
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02-05-2013, 02:04 PM | #30 |
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Had some bad news about my paint job (cost) so am going to have to amend the amount of black that I sprinkle over the car. Out with the black wheels, black kidneys and exhaust trim.
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02-05-2013, 02:28 PM | #31 | |
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02-05-2013, 02:33 PM | #33 |
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8 week lead time just for the paint!!!! Yikes
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02-05-2013, 03:09 PM | #36 | |
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I'm glad you are ditching the black grille, black exhaust and those horrible black wheels. Individual leather is a must with your Orange Car unless you change the external colour to EBII and get Coral Red Hippo Hide. For me, it's the best combination both price wise and looks wise. So how much is the total cost of the Valencia Orange Paintwork? Remember with these special colours you will have a hell of a job to repair damaged paintwork. Is it worth the extra agro and expense? IMO, not really.
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02-05-2013, 04:22 PM | #37 | |
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At least the colour is standard on 1 Series of cars. So is easy to get hold of. Its not a special as the normal individual colours like Moonstone, Tanzanite Blue or Smoked Topaz. Now those would be a complete pig to repair, with their depth of colour and sparkle. As for the colour, I like bright colours and none of the standard colours are bright. Yes the Estoril Blue is lovely, but its not bright enough for me and I feel it will become very common. Whereas Valencia Orange will always be scares. Not many people want to be Tangoed. |
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02-05-2013, 04:51 PM | #38 |
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Here are some poor quality pictures of both standard and individual seats.
As you can see there is quite a lot of additional work in the individual leather seats. The individual seat are actually a dark chocolate colour. |
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02-06-2013, 01:38 AM | #39 | |
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http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=739329
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02-06-2013, 02:11 PM | #41 |
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capt, that will be a great colour; like you say its a standard 1m colour, so shouldn't be too bad to fix if needed (hopefully not!)
good that you are staying with 18"s too - i think they look better than the 19"s. if fact, as a well specd f31 330d xdrive, its just what i'm after - sell it to me around dec 2014 please! pano roof and towbar (like my e91) will be very rare, plus hud too. ps EBlueII and coral red leather? Its clashes doesn't it?
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02-06-2013, 02:41 PM | #42 | |
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Black Individual Leather is truly beautiful. My favourite Individual. I only wish they had it in Coral Red. I'd have gone for that. Dakota Black Hippo Hide reminds me of the nasty stuff sold by Soho Sex Shops!!! I've seen a couple of cars with the Black Dakota Hippo Hide and the seats are an eyesore IMO. Very Mini Cab/Munich taxi. You'll have a very individual car with a superb set of options. Love Valencia Orange. Pity I could not afford it. The best F31 Tourer? Seems so. Ata boy!
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£8000 deposit, wow
Thats a mega deposit but guess its because your car is so individual. Anyway, sounds fantastic, roll on delivery day !! |
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