New Member and soon to be a new owner of a 330d xdrive Msport MB

TheTitan · 08-20-2015, 12:57 PM

Thought i'd join the forum and move over from baby bme, trading in my 118d e82 coupe sports plus edition for a nice upgrade to the 330d xdrive Msport in melbourne red. Just your basic spec but might be a bit marmite to some, 398M wheels, Mperformance front grille's and privacy glass. Been scheduled for build week 38 so not too long now and cant wait

Tengocity · 08-20-2015, 01:00 PM

Welcome! Relatively rare colour too for some reason.

Rbrown · 08-20-2015, 01:14 PM

Welcome. I've had mine 2 months. Fully broken in now .....and loving it!

Somebody I work with had same 1 series as you and just got 330d. She says it's a massive difference and loving it too!

Apl440i or 335d? · 08-20-2015, 01:14 PM

Welcome

....,,,,..,,.. · 08-20-2015, 01:21 PM

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your order.

TheTitan · 08-20-2015, 01:38 PM

I'm just excited to get it and got told by my dealer he hasn't sold a lot of the Melbourne reds, not been able to find one with the same wheel and Colour combo either so hopefully it's a bit unique

k44ENT · 08-20-2015, 01:46 PM

Welcome and great choice, Melbourne red is just awesome 😉.

Rbrown · 08-20-2015, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TheTitan

I'm just excited to get it and got told by my dealer he hasn't sold a lot of the Melbourne reds, not been able to find one with the same wheel and Colour combo either so hopefully it's a bit unique

Just remember to take it easy for the first 1,200 miles until it's broken in!

Then you can exercise your right foot! I had a b*****s day at work and the best bit was driving home....it cleared my head!!!

TheTitan · 08-20-2015, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rbrown

Just remember to take it easy for the first 1,200 miles until it's broken in!

Then you can exercise your right foot! I had a b*****s day at work and the best bit was driving home....it cleared my head!!!

only on private roads officer

Proftinkerpot · 08-20-2015, 05:43 PM

You will love the new car. Especially how quickly it can put the foreground behind you. The 6 cylinder engines are also very smooth. A great all round car. And definitely a rare colour. Health to drive and remember to post pics when you get it.

ukbeemerboy · 08-21-2015, 02:05 AM

Melbourne Red is the best colour and super rare. It will be a great car

d4springer · 08-21-2015, 02:42 AM

Sounds nice, havn't come across those wheels but found this picture, are these the right ones (red car as well, but not an M Sport)?

TheTitan · 08-21-2015, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by d4springer

Sounds nice, havn't come across those wheels but found this picture, are these the right ones (red car as well, but not an M Sport)?

Think that's the same wheels but in black

Watsey · 08-21-2015, 11:57 AM

Welcome to the forum.

When I was playing with the configurator I noticed that 398s could be specified with non-RFTs. You might want to check whether that option is still available. Ride quality and grip would be much improved.

TheTitan · 08-23-2015, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Watsey

Welcome to the forum.

When I was playing with the configurator I noticed that 398s could be specified with non-RFTs. You might want to check whether that option is still available. Ride quality and grip would be much improved.

When i'm on the configurator it's got RFT's deselcted and it wont let me click them which is strange

TheTitan · 08-23-2015, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by d4springer

Sounds nice, havn't come across those wheels but found this picture, are these the right ones (red car as well, but not an M Sport)?

This is them

Watsey · 08-23-2015, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TheTitan

When i'm on the configurator it's got RFT's deselcted and it wont let me click them which is strange

I had a long 'discussion' with BMW UK, online and telephone, when I wanted to to understand whether MPSS non-RFTs were a fully approved tyre. To cut a long story short, BMW gave directly contradictory advice - I got the impressions that it didn't know that MPSS non-RFTs were an option for factory build cars. The option might have been removed as a result of the confusion.

TheTitan · 08-23-2015, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Watsey

I had a long 'discussion' with BMW UK, online and telephone, when I wanted to to understand whether MPSS non-RFTs were a fully approved tyre. To cut a long story short, BMW gave directly contradictory advice - I got the impressions that it didn't know that MPSS non-RFTs were an option for factory build cars. The option might have been removed as a result of the confusion.

hmm so it might come with runflats it might not ?

HiBee · 08-23-2015, 05:30 PM

MR is a very good & rare colour.
I wish i stayed with my original colour rather than going for EB2.
That said, i have gone for mineral grey on my next motor.

d4springer · 08-24-2015, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by TheTitan

This is them

Looks good!

Andy_o · 08-24-2015, 03:38 AM

Melbourne red is an amazing colour very deep and rich and the way it changes in the different light conditions is great

TheTitan · 08-24-2015, 06:33 AM

Anyone recommend a good wax and sealant combo to protect it ?

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TheTitan Enlisted Member 4 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 330d Xdrive Msport Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	I'm just excited to get it and got told by my dealer he hasn't sold a lot of the Melbourne reds, not been able to find one with the same wheel and Colour combo either so hopefully it's a bit unique
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Proftinkerpot Major 219 Rep 1,359 Posts Drives: F30 335d M Sport -Superman Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Belfast iTrader: (0)	You will love the new car. Especially how quickly it can put the foreground behind you. The 6 cylinder engines are also very smooth. A great all round car. And definitely a rare colour. Health to drive and remember to post pics when you get it.
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Watsey Major General 6407 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: F31 330D sDrive M Sport Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: On sabbatical. iTrader: (1)	Welcome to the forum. When I was playing with the configurator I noticed that 398s could be specified with non-RFTs. You might want to check whether that option is still available. Ride quality and grip would be much improved. __________________ Current : F31 330sD, remapped, Ohlins Road & Track, Millway camber plates, Quaife LSD, Stoptech brakes + Pagid RSL1 pads all round, Weichers front strut brace, Eibach front & rear anti-roll bars, Michelin MP4S.
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HiBee Major 121 Rep 1,089 Posts Drives: F90 Comp 2019. DG & Silverston Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Edinburgh iTrader: (0)	MR is a very good & rare colour. I wish i stayed with my original colour rather than going for EB2. That said, i have gone for mineral grey on my next motor.
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