Gran Turismo Launch UK

norwegianE46 · 10-13-2013, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GunnerYank

I just picked up a vehicle with nearly the same specs here in the US... Midnight Blue, Venetian Leather interior... I think it looks fantastic! Not sure if I'll be able to find the same wax product you're mentioning, but I'll try to find something likewise top-notch. Thanks for the heads up!

And no doubt you have it ordered with a proper engine , way out of our reach with the insane tax system here....

GunnerYank · 10-13-2013, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by norwegianE46

And no doubt a larger engine than we're taxed away from here...

When I saw the color of your vehicle, I immediately decided that was the one I was hoping to find! I was lucky in that my local dealership (10 minutes away) I found exactly the same one. The engine is a 2.0 4-cylinder... it has gotten very good gas mileage so far. Thanks for the inspiration for the purchase!

norwegianE46 · 10-14-2013, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GunnerYank

Quote:

Originally Posted by norwegianE46

And no doubt a larger engine than we're taxed away from here...

When I saw the color of your vehicle, I immediately decided that was the one I was hoping to find! I was lucky in that my local dealership (10 minutes away) I found exactly the same one. The engine is a 2.0 4-cylinder... it has gotten very good gas mileage so far. Thanks for the inspiration for the purchase!

:-):-):-):-):-):-):-) !!

jmp1980 · 10-15-2013, 10:23 AM

I got my 3 Series GT M Sport in Estoril Blue on Friday, very very pleased. Went with the sun protection glass as well which makes it look really good. Here are some pictures:

Name: photo 1.JPG
Views: 2416
Size: 299.0 KB

Name: photo 1.JPG
Views: 2416
Size: 299.0 KB

Name: photo 2.JPG
Views: 7046
Size: 225.5 KB

Name: photo 3.JPG
Views: 13545
Size: 208.4 KB

rowat · 10-15-2013, 10:38 AM

Wow, looks great! I didn't really like that color in the configurator, but it looks awesome on an actual car.

jmp1980 · 10-15-2013, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowat

Wow, looks great! I didn't really like that color in the configurator, but it looks awesome on an actual car.

Yes it does look much better in the photos than the configurator. It looks even better in the flesh and I have received no end of positive comments about the colour!

ken m sport · 10-15-2013, 02:23 PM

Looks good not sure if it nee 19" wheels?? Ps were is your tax disc?

jmp1980 · 10-15-2013, 02:44 PM

Yes I do like the 19" wheels but happy with the 18s. Tax disc is on its way the dealer didn't get in time but you do get a few days grace but it is officially taxed.

Andy_o · 11-13-2013, 12:34 PM

Anyone know how well these are selling ?

Have only seen a couple at dealers and only one on the road ... Which was a black msport and looked quite smart.

Joyrdr · 11-13-2013, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by norwegianE46

Well, no, a 5 is at least here - considerably more expensive than the GT, and unless it is an estate (Wagon..

), the GT is way more practical.
And the rear seat leg room is MORE than in the 5.

I picked up MINE on Friday last week

, the first one delivered from the main dealer here in Oslo.

The first and only one I looked at Live was Alpine white, and BELIEVE me, this car is very very colour sensitive. The white one looked like Moby Dick, and I mean, how much longer are white cars cool anyway?

Here is a photo of mine, Midnight Blue With the light par leather Modern Line interior. Looks way sleeker in a dark colour IMO, and the heads keep turning here.
Will do a proper post With some good pics, as the Midnight Blue is an awesome colour, that I got good help to pick here from Pictures on the X6.

For Reference, I've just gone from a late E46 lowered With harder than Msport springs, and find this to ride like a 5, not a 3, and that's a GOOD thing. Tried F10 5series and an F30 3series, but this covered all Our needs. And yes, it DOES handle.

the 8speed auto

Great color scheme! I've had black or dark colored cars only in the past so I wanted something different for myself so I went with white. I personally love it. I also love the aggressive look of the M Sport version, looks mean screaming down the German Autobahns. I had ordered the 19" for summer tires and just put on 18" 405M Black winter tires. I think whatever choice of color you make, the GT is a great and practical car for a family. Great space in the back seats (I have two kids) and great trunk space. And when I am alone, I love the power of my 335 GT.

Here's my baby, just another variation for those thinking about getting one and still not sure, you can see the different lines and decide for yourselves.

Zirenz2006 · 11-13-2013, 03:51 PM

Looks great Joyrdr

ScotX5 · 11-15-2013, 03:15 AM

Anyone know if the bigger 6 cylinder diesel engines and x drive are going to be offered in the uk GTs anytime soon?

10-15-2013, 10:23 AM	#26
jmp1980 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: BMW 3 Series GT M Sport Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I got my 3 Series GT M Sport in Estoril Blue on Friday, very very pleased. Went with the sun protection glass as well which makes it look really good. Here are some pictures:
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-15-2013, 10:38 AM	#27
rowat Private 23 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2017 340xi GT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ iTrader: (0)	Wow, looks great! I didn't really like that color in the configurator, but it looks awesome on an actual car.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-15-2013, 02:23 PM	#29
ken m sport Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 224 Posts Drives: 420d F36 Gran Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lancashire iTrader: (0)	Looks good not sure if it nee 19" wheels?? Ps were is your tax disc?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-15-2013, 02:44 PM	#30
jmp1980 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: BMW 3 Series GT M Sport Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Yes I do like the 19" wheels but happy with the 18s. Tax disc is on its way the dealer didn't get in time but you do get a few days grace but it is officially taxed.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-13-2013, 12:34 PM	#31
Andy_o Captain 76 Rep 746 Posts Drives: X3 20d Xline Melbourne Red Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Uk - Lancashire iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00] 2015 BMW X3 [0.00]	Anyone know how well these are selling ? Have only seen a couple at dealers and only one on the road ... Which was a black msport and looked quite smart. __________________ Gone: E90 crimson red/black Gone :X1 23d Msport manual, Space/Beige Pro Nav, Adaptive zenons, privacy glass, 18's, ext storage, Current: X3 20d Xline auto, Melbourne/Beige, Sport seats, Viz pack, heated steering wheel, Folding mirrors, privacy glass, luggage net, pro nav Current: E85 Z4 3.0si roadster titanium/Syrah individual Current: F31 320d touring black/black work hack
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-13-2013, 03:51 PM	#33
Zirenz2006 Brigadier General 1535 Rep 4,555 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Comp IOMG Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US - NE iTrader: (0)	Looks great Joyrdr __________________ Current: 2021 ///M3 Competition Isle of Man Green Ordered: 2024 ///M2 Zandvoort Blue Past: 2018 X3 ///M40i \| 2012 *328i* \| 2009 *335i* \| 2007 *335i Coupe* \| 2005 *545i* \| 2001 *325i*
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-15-2013, 03:15 AM	#34
ScotX5 Private First Class 43 Rep 159 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Anyone know if the bigger 6 cylinder diesel engines and x drive are going to be offered in the uk GTs anytime soon?
	Appreciate 0 Quote