435ix Gran Coupe Arrived

tbonanno · 03-24-2015, 02:29 AM

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Lease was up on my 2011 335ix. Ordered a new 2015 435ix Gran Coupe M-Sport lease on Dec 27th. Was fun to track its production (Germany) and follow the car's shipment on the vessel Manon to the port of entry near Oxnard, CA. Santa Fe BMW (New Mexico) delivered the car on March 18th (they are first class BTW, IMO).

Specs:
435 ix M-Sport Package
Mineral Grey
Black Kidney Grilles
Ferric Grey 18" M-Sport Wheels
M-Sport brakes
Dynamic Handling Package
Premium Package

I've only driven it 300 miles, but so far I'm really pleased

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Here are a few more photos (link below) taken in the dusty high desert near Santa Fe.

http://globaleventphotos.com/p125949771/e126885d9

Glad to be part of this forum. I've already learned a lot reading the posts from other 435 owners. Looking forward to sharing information and perhaps picking up some "tweaking tips".

Cheers,

Tony Bonanno
Santa Fe, NM

tboooe · 03-24-2015, 08:17 AM

Very nice color combo! Did you mod the front side reflectors to black them out? They also dont look like the normal curved shape of the OEM ones.

sr5959 · 03-24-2015, 10:09 AM

Very nice, congrats! Why did you go for x-drive in Santa Fe?

Earthmaster · 03-24-2015, 11:10 AM

Yeah X drive was a bit odd since your so southern and the ride height is so much higher

FC4 · 03-24-2015, 11:57 AM

It snows in Sante Fe?

That global warming is a bitch.

tbonanno · 03-24-2015, 01:24 PM

Yes, it snows in Santa Fe.. sometimes a lot. We have real Winters here. 7000 feet high desert mountain terrain. Folks think Santa Fe is like Sedona, but it is very much a four season, high elevation town. Most everyone that lives here (for any length of time) have at least one AWD or FWD vehicle. AWD is very popular here. We are surrounded by Red Rock country and mountains. Our ski area goes up to 12,000 feet.

Photo is the road in front of my house... "32" is my mailbox

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tbonanno · 03-24-2015, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Earthmaster

Yeah X drive was a bit odd since your so southern and the ride height is so much higher

Actually, we get lots of snow some winters.. AWD or 4WD very popular here. Santa Fe is 7000 feet.

tboooe · 03-24-2015, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tbonanno

I wish I could figure out how to place a photo inside a post ???? Anyone ?

You can either attach a photo you have on your PC or paste the link for the photo if its hosted on a site like Photobucket.

tbonanno · 03-24-2015, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sr5959

Very nice, congrats! Why did you go for x-drive in Santa Fe?

Mainly due to the winters here. We've already had several snow storms this winter, a few 10 - 12 inches. We're at 7000 feet (town).. Our ski area is 10-12,000 feet. Also, once away from the towns, a lot of areas are only accessible by dirt roads, etc. The "official Santa Fe car" is an Subaru AWD

. Santa Fe is more like a Colorado town than an Arizona town. Southern NM is different story. Dirt roads and some rougher terrain, but NOT the snow issues of northern NM.

tbonanno · 03-24-2015, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tboooe

Very nice color combo! Did you mod the front side reflectors to black them out? They also dont look like the normal curved shape of the OEM ones.

Hi tboooe,

Yes, I blacked out the reflectors. Glad you liked the color combo.

T

ZilberGrau ZHP · 03-24-2015, 03:17 PM

Its Mineral Gray- whats not to like! Really beautiful car and love the interior choice

adhrp · 03-24-2015, 06:06 PM

Beauty! Congrats!!

I agree, it can snow a lot in northern NM. I live in northern NM too, however I may move in the next year or so hence I got the RWD.

Jhero · 03-24-2015, 06:17 PM

Beautiful! Oyster interior? I've just ordered the same colour combo!

sr5959 · 03-24-2015, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbonanno

Mainly due to the winters here. We've already had several snow storms this winter, a few 10 - 12 inches. We're at 7000 feet (town).. Our ski area is 10-12,000 feet. Also, once away from the towns, a lot of areas are only accessible by dirt roads, etc. The "official Santa Fe car" is an Subaru AWD

. Santa Fe is more like a Colorado town than an Arizona town. Southern NM is different story. Dirt roads and some rougher terrain, but NOT the snow issues of northern NM.

Wow! I had no idea I thought NM was all desert! They never showed us any snow on Breaking Bad!

tbonanno · 03-24-2015, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sr5959

Wow! I had no idea I thought NM was all desert! They never showed us any snow on Breaking Bad!

That is funny!

Actually Albuquerque is about a 1000 feet lower and usually about 15 deg warmer, but even they get snow occasionally..

tbonanno · 03-24-2015, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jhero

Beautiful! Oyster interior? I've just ordered the same colour combo!

Yes Jhero, oyster interior, anthracite wood trim... Hope you get yours before too long !

mike@x-ph.com · 03-24-2015, 09:17 PM

Congrats!!

aznjayenyce · 03-25-2015, 06:55 AM

WOW looks GORGEOUS!!!
i ordered mine last week and it won't arrive until June

Anyhow, to all those 4 GC owners have you guys ran into any issue,problems?
I heard from a family member saying that the 4 series will have more issue compared to 3 series...is this true ( i doubt it ) what are your thoughts
Either way i am still getting the 4 GC but just wanted to know what you guys think Thanks

One other question, I see a lot of people get the DHP I didn't get it didn't think it would be that big of a difference should I contact the dealer and ask to out it in?

tturedraider · 03-25-2015, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbonanno

Yes, it snows in Santa Fe.. sometimes a lot. We have real Winters here. 7000 feet high desert mountain terrain. Folks think Santa Fe is like Sedona, but it is very much a four season, high elevation town. Most everyone that lives here (for any length of time) have at least one AWD or FWD vehicle. AWD is very popular here. We are surrounded by Red Rock country and mountains. Our ski area goes up to 12,000 feet.

Photo is the road in front of my house... "32" is my mailbox

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sr5959

Wow! I had no idea I thought NM was all desert! They never showed us any snow on Breaking Bad!

When Texans want a closer, cheaper ski trip they go to New Mexico. www.skinewmexico.com

.BMW. · 03-25-2015, 03:03 PM

Beautiful GC, congrats!

joewalton · 03-25-2015, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbonanno

Glad to be part of this forum. I've already learned a lot reading the posts from other 435 owners. Looking forward to sharing information and perhaps picking up some "tweaking tips".

Congrats and welcome to Gran Coupe nation.

Love the Oyster interior, haven't seen one against Mineral Grey before.

n00bim2015 · 03-30-2015, 11:11 AM

great color. love the dark rims. glad you stayed with 18 inch rims for practicality!

03-24-2015, 02:29 AM	#1
tbonanno Enlisted Member 20 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 435ix Gran Coupe M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico iTrader: (0)	435ix Gran Coupe Arrived - Very Pleased So Far.. Featured on BIMMERPOST.com Lease was up on my 2011 335ix. Ordered a new 2015 435ix Gran Coupe M-Sport lease on Dec 27th. Was fun to track its production (Germany) and follow the car's shipment on the vessel Manon to the port of entry near Oxnard, CA. Santa Fe BMW (New Mexico) delivered the car on March 18th (they are first class BTW, IMO). Specs: 435 ix M-Sport Package Mineral Grey Black Kidney Grilles Ferric Grey 18" M-Sport Wheels M-Sport brakes Dynamic Handling Package Premium Package I've only driven it 300 miles, but so far I'm really pleased . Here are a few more photos (link below) taken in the dusty high desert near Santa Fe. http://globaleventphotos.com/p125949771/e126885d9 Glad to be part of this forum. I've already learned a lot reading the posts from other 435 owners. Looking forward to sharing information and perhaps picking up some "tweaking tips". Cheers, Tony Bonanno Santa Fe, NM Attached Images Last edited by tbonanno; 03-24-2015 at 02:20 PM.. Reason: minor editing and add photos to post
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Earthmaster Captain 127 Rep 851 Posts Drives: 15' M4 Austin Yellow Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: GTA iTrader: (3)	Yeah X drive was a bit odd since your so southern and the ride height is so much higher
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tbonanno Enlisted Member 20 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 435ix Gran Coupe M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico iTrader: (0)	YES - It snows in Santa Fe - 7000 feet and a ski area too Yes, it snows in Santa Fe.. sometimes a lot. We have real Winters here. 7000 feet high desert mountain terrain. Folks think Santa Fe is like Sedona, but it is very much a four season, high elevation town. Most everyone that lives here (for any length of time) have at least one AWD or FWD vehicle. AWD is very popular here. We are surrounded by Red Rock country and mountains. Our ski area goes up to 12,000 feet. Photo is the road in front of my house... "32" is my mailbox . Attached Images Last edited by tbonanno; 03-24-2015 at 02:24 PM..
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aznjayenyce Private 16 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2015 435xi Grand Coupe Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	WOW looks GORGEOUS!!! i ordered mine last week and it won't arrive until June Anyhow, to all those 4 GC owners have you guys ran into any issue,problems? I heard from a family member saying that the 4 series will have more issue compared to 3 series...is this true ( i doubt it ) what are your thoughts Either way i am still getting the 4 GC but just wanted to know what you guys think Thanks One other question, I see a lot of people get the DHP I didn't get it didn't think it would be that big of a difference should I contact the dealer and ask to out it in? Last edited by aznjayenyce; 03-25-2015 at 08:40 AM..
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