e91 to f31

john-vfr · 10-08-2016, 03:54 AM

After serious consideration (like 8 months or so) I have swopped my e91 for a f31. Trouble was the old car was so reliable I only put tyres and brake pads on it and serviced it over 6 years.If I get anything like the same reliability out of this one I will be a happy bunny!!! Gone for an xdrive as well so we will see!! Don,t they have a bigger gap in the wheel arch area or is it my imagination. only had it a day so haven,t been able to compare it to someone else,s. First impressions are very encouraging I must say. Estoril blue 2 .Just waiting for the other half to come back from Spain to see what she thinks cos she has no idea I,ve done this!!!!????!!!!

philiper1 · 10-08-2016, 04:01 AM

Brave man, changing car without your other half's approval

Congratulations on the new car but where are the photos then?

Scottiedog · 10-08-2016, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by john-vfr

After serious consideration (like 8 months or so) I have swopped my e91 for a f31. Trouble was the old car was so reliable I only put tyres and brake pads on it and serviced it over 6 years.If I get anything like the same reliability out of this one I will be a happy bunny!!! Gone for an xdrive as well so we will see!! Don,t they have a bigger gap in the wheel arch area or is it my imagination. only had it a day so haven,t been able to compare it to someone else,s. First impressions are very encouraging I must say. Estoril blue 2 .Just waiting for the other half to come back from Spain to see what she thinks cos she has no idea I,ve done this!!!!????!!!!

Hopefully she will be pleased then for your sake

Great colour choice and yes xdrive has standard suspension that is higher than normal.

john-vfr · 10-08-2016, 04:27 AM

Photos......on pick-up!

philiper1 · 10-08-2016, 04:29 AM

Looks great

CazuaLLUK · 10-08-2016, 06:05 AM

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Photos......on pick-up!

What model you gone for, 335? 320?

Speak to teaston he will get them wheels upgraded for you

teaston · 10-08-2016, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by john-vfr

Photos......on pick-up!

Nice, it comes with winter wheels, now you just need to get some summer ones!

john-vfr · 10-08-2016, 11:54 AM

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Nice, it comes with winter wheels, now you just need to get some summer ones!

Thats the plan if I survive the wrath coming my way!!!

225 · 10-08-2016, 12:46 PM

Xdrive definitely a big gap and with 18s even more noticeable. Nice car though!

teaston · 10-08-2016, 03:58 PM

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Thats the plan if I survive the wrath coming my way!!!

Wrath from where?

john-vfr · 10-09-2016, 03:33 AM

The wife when she gets back from Spain mate.First she will know about it is when I pick her up from the airport!!!!!! At least I think she will like the colour. Any recommendations for new wheels?

bill_f31 · 10-09-2016, 04:52 AM

I have followed the same route (E91 Space Gray to F31 Estoril Blue) and my wife approved,so don't worry...

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john-vfr spender of the kids inheritance 18 Rep 182 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW xdrive touring Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (0)	e91 to f31 After serious consideration (like 8 months or so) I have swopped my e91 for a f31. Trouble was the old car was so reliable I only put tyres and brake pads on it and serviced it over 6 years.If I get anything like the same reliability out of this one I will be a happy bunny!!! Gone for an xdrive as well so we will see!! Don,t they have a bigger gap in the wheel arch area or is it my imagination. only had it a day so haven,t been able to compare it to someone else,s. First impressions are very encouraging I must say. Estoril blue 2 .Just waiting for the other half to come back from Spain to see what she thinks cos she has no idea I,ve done this!!!!????!!!!
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philiper1 Colonel 771 Rep 2,468 Posts Drives: F21 M135i LCI Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Norfolk iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4 Coupe [0.00] 2016 BMW M135i [0.00]	Brave man, changing car without your other half's approval Congratulations on the new car but where are the photos then? __________________ Current: F21 M135i Mineral Grey and few options Previous: F30 320i XDrive, E85 2.5i, E21 323i
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225 Brigadier General 2281 Rep 4,932 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	Xdrive definitely a big gap and with 18s even more noticeable. Nice car though!
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john-vfr spender of the kids inheritance 18 Rep 182 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW xdrive touring Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (0)	The wife when she gets back from Spain mate.First she will know about it is when I pick her up from the airport!!!!!! At least I think she will like the colour. Any recommendations for new wheels?
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bill_f31 Private First Class 114 Rep 157 Posts Drives: BMW F31 M Sport Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Greece iTrader: (0)	I have followed the same route (E91 Space Gray to F31 Estoril Blue) and my wife approved,so don't worry...
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