My dads new car

Abzynthe · 02-27-2017, 03:47 AM

My dad has had an e60 for about 8 years ish and it was getting a bit tired.
Since I got my F36, my dad has wanted an F32. Unfortunately, he doesnt have the finances to get one, but, we found a nice F30 318d in his price range.

Its pretty basic compared to mine, but it has everything he wanted.

M sport
HK Sound system
Business Nav
DAB

I'll be adding EBT for him too when he takes delivery of it. Its a nice blank canvas

Twenty2Three · 02-27-2017, 03:54 AM

Lovely... the F3X looks just right IMHO especially on the 400M`s

Abzynthe · 02-27-2017, 04:20 AM

I think it looks good as it is too. He just wants little things adding, like black front grills and CF mirror caps. He likes the wheels, so he wont be changing them.

CazuaLLUK · 02-27-2017, 05:32 AM

Yeah yeah yeah, soon you'll be asking for his wallet so you can add the whole lot!

JD6 · 02-27-2017, 05:57 AM

Looks good. I like 400Ms too - I sought out some as a winter set as they're the best looking 18" wheels to my eyes.

Abzynthe · 02-27-2017, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by CazuaLLUK

Yeah yeah yeah, soon you'll be asking for his wallet so you can add the whole lot!

Haha. My dad has all the spec he wanted, so I don't think I'll be able to add much more than cosmetic stuff.

Darth Helmut · 02-27-2017, 06:05 AM

Is that white or grey? Either way, a very nice looking machine

Abzynthe · 02-27-2017, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Symbol-formerly Mr Helmut

Is that white or grey? Either way, a very nice looking machine

Its white, sorry, Im still trying to perfect my new iphone/photo app combo.

Darth Helmut · 02-27-2017, 06:10 AM

Its a nice arty photo mate

UKF30 · 02-27-2017, 06:15 AM

I like the colour

Torque of the Devil · 02-27-2017, 06:45 AM

Nice, I hope he's delighted with it

philiper1 · 02-27-2017, 06:56 AM

looks great, congratulations to your dad

AndyEssex330d · 02-27-2017, 07:24 AM

Looks good mate, I am also a fan of the 400's

What's the 318d like to drive?

I may be on the look out for a work car I can drive to its death, a 330d is nice bust costly to run when you do 40k a year.

Andy

Abzynthe · 02-27-2017, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by AndyEssex330d

Looks good mate, I am also a fan of the 400's

What's the 318d like to drive?

I may be on the look out for a work car I can drive to its death, a 330d is nice bust costly to run when you do 40k a year.

Andy

I havent driven it yet, but my dad said in Sport it feels quicker than his old 520d. He said Comfort felt a bit Lazy, but Eco pro was ok.

I think if your used to the power, you may miss it.

AndyEssex330d · 02-27-2017, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Abzynthe

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Originally Posted by AndyEssex330d

Looks good mate, I am also a fan of the 400's

What's the 318d like to drive?

I may be on the look out for a work car I can drive to its death, a 330d is nice bust costly to run when you do 40k a year.

Andy

I havent driven it yet, but my dad said in Sport it feels quicker than his old 520d. He said Comfort felt a bit Lazy, but Eco pro was ok.

I think if your used to the power, you may miss it.

Thanks for the feedback

I know I'll miss it, but I'm picking up an RS to get that fix, I just need something nippy and nice to be in, without it being dreadfully awful!

Abzynthe · 02-27-2017, 07:32 AM

My dad was more than happy with it on the test drive. We'll be able to offer a bit better feedback once he collects it. (He needs to wait for the V5 of his old car to come back due to personalised reg).

I think I'm going to code that it starts in Eco as my dad doesn't like comfort.

JD6 · 02-27-2017, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Abzynthe

He said Comfort felt a bit Lazy, but Eco pro was ok.

Sounds odd - you would expect the opposite.

Abzynthe · 02-27-2017, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JD6

Sounds odd - you would expect the opposite.

It may just be him. He didnt like comfort, so put it in sport, thought it felt better, then I told him to try Eco, and he said that was ok too.

tbh, Im usually either in eco or sport in mine, I rarely use comfort.

CazuaLLUK · 02-27-2017, 10:05 AM

Your almost as bad as BrennanF30 with his bloody photo filters!

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Abzynthe Colonel 1388 Rep 2,127 Posts Drives: BMW 440i Gran Coupe LCI Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	My dads new car My dad has had an e60 for about 8 years ish and it was getting a bit tired. Since I got my F36, my dad has wanted an F32. Unfortunately, he doesnt have the finances to get one, but, we found a nice F30 318d in his price range. Its pretty basic compared to mine, but it has everything he wanted. M sport HK Sound system Business Nav DAB I'll be adding EBT for him too when he takes delivery of it. Its a nice blank canvas Attached Images __________________ Previous: 2010 F01 740d M Sport \| 2015 F36 420d M Sport Current: 2018 F36 440i M Sport (Stage 1 BM3, xHP stage 3) Last edited by Abzynthe; 02-27-2017 at 08:39 AM..
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Abzynthe Colonel 1388 Rep 2,127 Posts Drives: BMW 440i Gran Coupe LCI Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I think it looks good as it is too. He just wants little things adding, like black front grills and CF mirror caps. He likes the wheels, so he wont be changing them. __________________ Previous: 2010 F01 740d M Sport \| 2015 F36 420d M Sport Current: 2018 F36 440i M Sport (Stage 1 BM3, xHP stage 3)
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AndyEssex330d Captain 322 Rep 746 Posts Drives: BMW 330d M Sport + Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Essex UK iTrader: (0)	Looks good mate, I am also a fan of the 400's What's the 318d like to drive? I may be on the look out for a work car I can drive to its death, a 330d is nice bust costly to run when you do 40k a year. Andy __________________ Current: 2018 Ford Focus ST-3 TDCI, 2017 Ford Focus RS, 2016 Nissan Qashqai N-Connecta. Previous: 2017 Ford Kuga ST-Line, 2004 Honda CBR 600RR, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 Focus ST3's, 2013 BMW 125d M sport, 2014 BMW 330d M Sport.
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Abzynthe Colonel 1388 Rep 2,127 Posts Drives: BMW 440i Gran Coupe LCI Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	My dad was more than happy with it on the test drive. We'll be able to offer a bit better feedback once he collects it. (He needs to wait for the V5 of his old car to come back due to personalised reg). I think I'm going to code that it starts in Eco as my dad doesn't like comfort. __________________ Previous: 2010 F01 740d M Sport \| 2015 F36 420d M Sport Current: 2018 F36 440i M Sport (Stage 1 BM3, xHP stage 3)
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