New to Bimmer post and BMW

pcristobal · 03-10-2016, 07:38 PM

Good day everyone,

I would just like to introduce myself as i will be around these forums more often.
I am currently trading in my 2011 VW Jetta and i am picking up my brand new 435i X-drive Gran Coupe next saturday (March 19th)
Living in Toronto, Canada

Coming from my 1994 VW Golf, to a 2011 Jetta and now on to BMW feels like a big jump and more responsibility. All of which i am willing to take on and learn as i go
The options i picked for the 435i are as follows:
Premium Essential
M performance 1 & 2
Sapphire black w/ Coral red interior.
I'm pretty excited and I am almost at the point of losing sleep!!
I did a lot of stuff to my VW and I am on the fence on the things i would and wouldn't do to the BMW:
Wheels (Yes)
Lowering (Thinking about it)
etc

After some research on this forum i wouldn't mind trying my hand at some coding.

I hope to contribute as much as i can to this community as well as ask all the questions i can.

Thanks everyone.
-Patrick

Pic of my current

Beowulf65 · 03-10-2016, 09:27 PM

Welcome and congratulations! After the mods you want, coding can add a lot of convenience, new features and fun.

ErkanTR16 · 03-10-2016, 09:56 PM

Congrats & Welcome!! Nice Jetta by the way, looks very nice and clean. My bother is a VW fan and would definitely tried to convince you not to switch.

jgoens · 03-10-2016, 10:08 PM

Good choice on the Sapphire Black and coral...will be looking for your pics here saturday.

BM57 · 03-11-2016, 03:33 AM

Welcome and congrats!

You chose a beautiful car for your first BMW

Lucky you

MikeVictor · 03-11-2016, 03:36 AM

What's wrong with your red car? Did the suspension break?

fshubert · 03-11-2016, 10:41 AM

Welcome to BMW and the forum!

cmplaya · 03-11-2016, 10:50 AM

i'd be losing sleep too if i were you...

mike@x-ph.com · 03-11-2016, 02:36 PM

Congrats and welcome

F30inthe6ix · 03-11-2016, 02:58 PM

Nice car man! Make sure to post some photos when you pick yours up! It's definitely a bigger responsibility driving a BMW...I found it to be a huge difference from my old car as well. I'm a lot more conservative and cautious when I drive around in traffic, but occasionally when the roads are open I enjoy some spirited driving when possible

I had a Jetta years ago as well but I switched to Mazda myself before buying my F30 recently. Nice to see someone else from Toronto as well - hopefully we can find some local meets when the weather heats up!

DJ Rocc · 03-11-2016, 04:12 PM

Congratulations!! and Welcome. Can't wait to see the pics!

Dreamvillainz · 03-11-2016, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeVictor

What's wrong with your red car? Did the suspension break?

nick1212 · 03-11-2016, 04:46 PM

Nice man. ..good options. I pick my 340xi same day and it's the same color combo. Good luck...look forward to seeing pics.

Where did you buy yours?

pcristobal · 03-11-2016, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by nick1212

Nice man. ..good options. I pick my 340xi same day and it's the same color combo. Good luck...look forward to seeing pics.

Where did you buy yours?

Originally i went to Budd's BMW, but ended up going to BMW Auto Haus in North York. Had a family memeber refer me there

pcristobal · 03-11-2016, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beowulf65

Welcome and congratulations! After the mods you want, coding can add a lot of convenience, new features and fun.

I've been really looking into the opening/closing of windows with the fob.
Did i need the comfort package? Or will i be able to still do it with my current options.
Also the video play back

F30inthe6ix · 03-11-2016, 05:39 PM

Just out of curiosity - where do you Toronto guys take your cars for service? I bought mine from Endras BMW in Ajax (fantastic experience), but I live just west of the GTA so I'd rather not have to drive all the way back there for service every time I need something done. I was thinking of going to Pfaff BMW since it's relatively close to my house, or Budd's in Oakville is another option for me. I would love to hear your experiences so I can weed out where not to take my car at the very least

pcristobal · 03-11-2016, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jgoens

Good choice on the Sapphire Black and coral...will be looking for your pics here saturday.

I'll be definitely posting pictures after the delivery!
Probably Saturday evening since i'll probably be joy riding all day haha

pcristobal · 03-11-2016, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F30inthe6ix

Nice car man! Make sure to post some photos when you pick yours up! It's definitely a bigger responsibility driving a BMW...I found it to be a huge difference from my old car as well. I'm a lot more conservative and cautious when I drive around in traffic, but occasionally when the roads are open I enjoy some spirited driving when possible

I had a Jetta years ago as well but I switched to Mazda myself before buying my F30 recently. Nice to see someone else from Toronto as well - hopefully we can find some local meets when the weather heats up!

Of course!
Send me a message on here, i'd love to come out.
I used to enter my car in the local VW shows. :P

nick1212 · 03-11-2016, 06:10 PM

[QU3OTE=F30inthe6ix;19553246]Just out of curiosity - where do you Toronto guys take your cars for service? I bought mine from Endras BMW in Ajax (fantastic experience), but I live just west of the GTA so I'd rather not have to drive all the way back there for service every time I need something done. I was thinking of going to Pfaff BMW since it's relatively close to my house, or Budd's in Oakville is another option for me. I would love to hear your experiences so I can weed out where not to take my car at the very least

[/QUOTE]

I take my current 335 to Serpa and will prolly take the 340 there as well.

F30inthe6ix · 03-11-2016, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick1212

Quote:

Originally Posted by F30inthe6ix

Just out of curiosity - where do you Toronto guys take your cars for service? I bought mine from Endras BMW in Ajax (fantastic experience), but I live just west of the GTA so I'd rather not have to drive all the way back there for service every time I need something done. I was thinking of going to Pfaff BMW since it's relatively close to my house, or Budd's in Oakville is another option for me. I would love to hear your experiences so I can weed out where not to take my car at the very least

I take my current 335 to Serpa and will prolly take the 340 there as well.

I heard that Serpa and Town & Country are both great dealerships to deal with as well. Unfortunately both of them (along with Endras) are slightly farther than I'd like to go when it comes to just regular scheduled service appointments.

DJ Rocc · 03-12-2016, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcristobal

I've been really looking into the opening/closing of windows with the fob.
Did i need the comfort package? Or will i be able to still do it with my current options.
Also the video play back

You should be able to open/close your windows with fob. You have to have at least the EntryNav, not the HUEntry to be able to watch videos.

pcristobal · 03-12-2016, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ Rocc

You should be able to open/close your windows with fob. You have to have at least the EntryNav, not the HUEntry to be able to watch videos.

this is a picture my Sales guy sent me of the screen.
I think i got nav with the Premium essential package. Double checking now

03-10-2016, 07:38 PM	#1
pcristobal New Member 7 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2016 435i x-Drive GC Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	New to Bimmer post and BMW Good day everyone, I would just like to introduce myself as i will be around these forums more often. I am currently trading in my 2011 VW Jetta and i am picking up my brand new 435i X-drive Gran Coupe next saturday (March 19th) Living in Toronto, Canada Coming from my 1994 VW Golf, to a 2011 Jetta and now on to BMW feels like a big jump and more responsibility. All of which i am willing to take on and learn as i go The options i picked for the 435i are as follows: Premium Essential M performance 1 & 2 Sapphire black w/ Coral red interior. I'm pretty excited and I am almost at the point of losing sleep!! I did a lot of stuff to my VW and I am on the fence on the things i would and wouldn't do to the BMW: Wheels (Yes) Lowering (Thinking about it) etc After some research on this forum i wouldn't mind trying my hand at some coding. I hope to contribute as much as i can to this community as well as ask all the questions i can. Thanks everyone. -Patrick Pic of my current
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F30inthe6ix Lieutenant 126 Rep 475 Posts Drives: 2012 F30 BMW 328i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Nice car man! Make sure to post some photos when you pick yours up! It's definitely a bigger responsibility driving a BMW...I found it to be a huge difference from my old car as well. I'm a lot more conservative and cautious when I drive around in traffic, but occasionally when the roads are open I enjoy some spirited driving when possible I had a Jetta years ago as well but I switched to Mazda myself before buying my F30 recently. Nice to see someone else from Toronto as well - hopefully we can find some local meets when the weather heats up! __________________ 2012 F30 BMW 328i 6MT - Alpine White on Coral Red - Harmon Kardon Sound - Premium Package - Executive Package - BMW Apps Package - Sport Package - Dinantronics Sport - Dinan Springs / Bump Stops
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nick1212 Lieutenant 74 Rep 471 Posts Drives: '13 335i Sport 6MT - Gone soon Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Nice man. ..good options. I pick my 340xi same day and it's the same color combo. Good luck...look forward to seeing pics. Where did you buy yours?
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F30inthe6ix Lieutenant 126 Rep 475 Posts Drives: 2012 F30 BMW 328i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Just out of curiosity - where do you Toronto guys take your cars for service? I bought mine from Endras BMW in Ajax (fantastic experience), but I live just west of the GTA so I'd rather not have to drive all the way back there for service every time I need something done. I was thinking of going to Pfaff BMW since it's relatively close to my house, or Budd's in Oakville is another option for me. I would love to hear your experiences so I can weed out where not to take my car at the very least __________________ 2012 F30 BMW 328i 6MT - Alpine White on Coral Red - Harmon Kardon Sound - Premium Package - Executive Package - BMW Apps Package - Sport Package - Dinantronics Sport - Dinan Springs / Bump Stops
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nick1212 Lieutenant 74 Rep 471 Posts Drives: '13 335i Sport 6MT - Gone soon Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	[QU3OTE=F30inthe6ix;19553246]Just out of curiosity - where do you Toronto guys take your cars for service? I bought mine from Endras BMW in Ajax (fantastic experience), but I live just west of the GTA so I'd rather not have to drive all the way back there for service every time I need something done. I was thinking of going to Pfaff BMW since it's relatively close to my house, or Budd's in Oakville is another option for me. I would love to hear your experiences so I can weed out where not to take my car at the very least [/QUOTE] I take my current 335 to Serpa and will prolly take the 340 there as well.
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