[shabadoo25]

Ordered it today at Fields. Go see Robert K. there if you want impeccable service and patience...lol. He made me sign a promissory letter that I wouldn't change this configuration again. I agreed, at least until the M options become available!

Alpine White
Sport
Steptronic
Dakota Grey/Aluminum/Black Gloss
Premium
Tech
Premium Stereo
Apps
Heated Fronts (wife loves these)
Advanced BT
Rear View Camera (spousal requirement)
Park Distance Control (required with backup cam)

I deleted the sport steering and Xenons to add the last 2 and keep it under $48k. June 26th production slot, hoping for August arrival so I can get my $500 from BMWCCA.

[Jason]

Congratsss!

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[John001]

Originally Posted by shabadoo25

He made me sign a promissory letter that I wouldn't change this configuration again.

Your production slot isn't until late June and you had to sign a promissory note not to change your configuration? I definitely would have an issue with that.

[shabadoo25]

Originally Posted by John001

Your production slot isn't until late June and you had to sign a promissory note not to change your configuration? I definitely would have an issue with that.

It was a joke--not serious.

[John001]

Ignore my stupidness. When I read it I thought you were serious.

Congrats on the order. Mine is sitting at port in Bremerhaven. I have a feeling it will be there a while.

[ardy76]

My 328i is has now arrived at the dealer

Been on order since early February after handing my E90 back to the lease company in March, so very happy i'll finally be able to get my hands on it in a few days.

It's UK spec, and i've been informed by the dealer today it is the highest spec in the country that he knows about - maybe I did go a bit overboard on the options list

As they don't do the 328i Sport line here in the UK, I had chose the basic SE line and built the options list how I wanted. Only downside, I am stuck with the black strip on the interior trim, but as gone for Black leather seats, and Anthracite headlining with brushed Aluminium trim it should fine in the flesh.

[Alpine F31]

Originally Posted by shabadoo25

Heated Fronts (wife loves these)
.....
Rear View Camera (spousal requirement)
Park Distance Control (required with backup cam)

I deleted the sport steering and Xenons to add the last 2 and keep it under $48k. June 26th production slot, hoping for August arrival so I can get my $500 from BMWCCA.

Is the car for your wife? It surely is nicely optioned! Congratulations!
BTW, we have a Kia too (Optima EX). Great car for the money!

[gator15]

Originally Posted by shabadoo25

Ordered it today at Fields. Go see Robert K. there if you want impeccable service and patience...lol. He made me sign a promissory letter that I wouldn't change this configuration again. I agreed, at least until the M options become available!

Alpine White
Sport
Steptronic
Dakota Grey/Aluminum/Black Gloss
Premium
Tech
Premium Stereo
Apps
Heated Fronts (wife loves these)
Advanced BT
Rear View Camera (spousal requirement)
Park Distance Control (required with backup cam)

I deleted the sport steering and Xenons to add the last 2 and keep it under $48k. June 26th production slot, hoping for August arrival so I can get my $500 from BMWCCA.

Very nice, congratulations! I just picked my alpine white/everest grey 328i last week on ED. You are going to love it.

[ardy76]

Been told I can pick it up on Tuesday morning now


BMW 328i SE in Melbourne Red metallic with the following options:

Black Dakota leather
Melbourne Red metallic
Servotronic Steering
Multi-function controls for s'wheel
Sport Steering Wheel
Run-flat tyres
18" light alloy wheels V-spoke style 398 with mixed tyres
Sport automatic transmission
Adaptive M Sport suspension
Alarm system (Thatcham 1)
Model designation deletion
Comfort Access
Sun protection glass
Floor mats, velour
First Aid Kit & Triangle
Ext. mirrors - folding, auto dimming
Rear-view mirror, auto dimming
Smokers package
Sport seats, front
Lumbar support, driver and front pass.
Seat heating, front
Brushed Aluminium Trim
High-gloss Black interior trim finisher
Foglights, front
Rain sensor with auto. headlight activation
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise control with brake function
12V power sockets
Passenger airbag deactivation, front
Surround-view
Head-up Display
Internet
DAB digital radio
Loudspeaker system - harman/kardon surround sound
Telephone USB audio interface
Mobile application preparation
Exterior trim, High-gloss Shadowline
Headlining, Anthracite
Speed limit display

Media package - BMW Professional Multimedia
Enhanced Bluetooth functionality incl. BMW Assist with USB audio interface
BMW Assist online portal
BMW Assist
Navigation-system Professional
Interior comfort package
Extended storage
Extended Interior Light Package
Split-folding rear seats
Head restraints, rear and folding
Visibility package
High-beam Assistant
Xenon headlights
Adaptive Headlights
Headlight wash
Active Security package
Active Protection
Lane departure warning system
Lane change warning system
Black panel display, full
Advanced Parking package
Park Assist
Reversing Assist camera
Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear

As I said above, went a bid mad on the options

[PrinceBarin]

Wow!! You'd better devote your weekend to reading the manual, there's barely more tech on the space shuttle!

Congrats, looks like a great build.

[mith]

Originally Posted by ardy76

Been told I can pick it up on Tuesday morning now


BMW 328i SE in Melbourne Red metallic with the following options:

Black Dakota leather
Melbourne Red metallic
Servotronic Steering
Multi-function controls for s'wheel
Sport Steering Wheel
Run-flat tyres
18" light alloy wheels V-spoke style 398 with mixed tyres
Sport automatic transmission
Adaptive M Sport suspension
Alarm system (Thatcham 1)
Model designation deletion
Comfort Access
Sun protection glass
Floor mats, velour
First Aid Kit & Triangle
Ext. mirrors - folding, auto dimming
Rear-view mirror, auto dimming
Smokers package
Sport seats, front
Lumbar support, driver and front pass.
Seat heating, front
Brushed Aluminium Trim
High-gloss Black interior trim finisher
Foglights, front
Rain sensor with auto. headlight activation
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise control with brake function
12V power sockets
Passenger airbag deactivation, front
Surround-view
Head-up Display
Internet
DAB digital radio
Loudspeaker system - harman/kardon surround sound
Telephone USB audio interface
Mobile application preparation
Exterior trim, High-gloss Shadowline
Headlining, Anthracite
Speed limit display

Media package - BMW Professional Multimedia
Enhanced Bluetooth functionality incl. BMW Assist with USB audio interface
BMW Assist online portal
BMW Assist
Navigation-system Professional
Interior comfort package
Extended storage
Extended Interior Light Package
Split-folding rear seats
Head restraints, rear and folding
Visibility package
High-beam Assistant
Xenon headlights
Adaptive Headlights
Headlight wash
Active Security package
Active Protection
Lane departure warning system
Lane change warning system
Black panel display, full
Advanced Parking package
Park Assist
Reversing Assist camera
Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear

As I said above, went a bid mad on the options

wow...from that list it seems like you got everything.
is there anything you didn't get?

[ardy76]

Originally Posted by mith

wow...from that list it seems like you got everything.
is there anything you didn't get?

Surprisingly there are a few options I didn't go for:

• Sunroof - I live in the UK, so wouldn't get too much use, and I feel it spoils the look.
• Rear Heated Seats - Won't often have rear passengers so not needed.
• Heated Steering Wheel - When it's cold enough for this to be really needed, i'd have gloves on anyway.
• Electric Seats - No extra benefit apart from using my finger to adjust the seats rather than my arm. Plus all that extra weight.
• Sun Blinds - Again, live in the North of the UK, so wont get too much use. Although I do like the way the rear electric blind works. Gone for Sun Protection glass which darkens the rears windows - this worked well on my E90 to stop any glare coming through the rear.
• TV Function - For the occasions I am stuck in traffic, a couple of Family Guy dvd's in the glove box are a lot more appealing than daytime UK TV.
• 6 Disc changer - I put all my music on the HDD via USB, so no need for this. I really enjoyed this feature on my 2009 E90, and listened to many old tracks I would never had room for in the car if it was CD only.
• Tow Bar - I have no desire to ever tow anything. I'm too poor for some jet ski's to tow behind my car, and just rich enough to hire a van if I need to move anything too big for the boot/trunk.

Apart from those above, yes pretty much everything was ticked. Could have gone for bigger wheels, but as I drive on the odd poor road surface I didn't want to risk ruining the ride.

I spent many hours and 55K miles driving in my E90 320d and was really glad I had also gone mad on the options list there, it made 3+ hour journeys just that little more bearable. I was particularly impressed with the Professional SatNav which I found flawless on all occasions and the live traffic updates saved me many hours of jams. Only downside was the lack of traffic reports on a couple of major roads, but not the fault of BMW, just no traffic cameras/sensors there to collect the data.

The hard bit to swallow is that these extras will add little to the value of the car when I come to sell and trade up in another 3-4 years

I'm collecting it from the dealer in a couple of days and would be happy to answer questions about the options and my thoughts on them after putting some miles on the clock.