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Need help choosing options, placing F30 order very soon
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Seems like we have all the pricing available and its time to pick out the options! Here is what I've configured so far. I really wanted to know what the "true" difference is between 328i and 335i as far as pricing is concerned. This is not easy to evaluate, because the 335i has a bunch of options that are standard and would need to pay extra for those options in 328i to match with 335i. Code:
328i 335i Base Price $34,900 $42,400 Metallic Color - B39 $550 $550 Sport Package - ZSL $2,500 $1,700 Premium Package - ZPP $3,600 $1,900 Premium Sound Package -ZPS $950 $950 Xenon Headlights - 522 $900 $0 Variable Sports Steering - 2VL $300 $300 Total $43,700 $47,800 EU Delivery -$2,395 -$2,920 Tax (8.9%, Arizona sucks) $3,889 $4,254 Grand Total $47,589 $52,054 Grand Total (ED) $45,194 $49,134 Questions: - How good is the HK sound system? Any first hand opinions? - How is the variable steering? worth $300? - In the full ordering information PDF, it says that adaptive xenon headlights is standard in 335i. For, 328i I've added Xenon headlights for $900 - does this include adaptive headlights? There is no option to order "adaptive headlights" for 328i. Not sure if ordering Xenon headlights for $900 would include adaptive headlight capability. Btw, does this mean that the headlights actually move to illuminate the road while turning? what about the automatic high beams? Last edited by 90degreeman; 11-23-2011 at 02:28 PM.. |
11-23-2011, 12:36 PM | #2 |
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Those numbers look good. The upgraded sounds system will probably be pretty good.
I too am deciding on variable steering. The xenons are standard on 335, optional on 328 but you must order premium with 328 to get xenons(which you do, so your good) My car will be ver simlar except i am not getting premium, xenons, or the steering. The sportline will be nice. The xenons are adaptive. 328 sport leather paint radio $41,145
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They move when turning(think its up to 15*), not sure about the high beams
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Thanks Justin.
I just test drove 135i with manual tranny and it was amazing. I haven't driven a manual like this before. The clutch was buttery smooth but at the same time precise. Fast as hell with 300hp on a light car. And ohh...the noise it made. The six banger exhaust was thunderous. Has anyone seen leatherette? Is the leather option really worth $1450? I am debating whether I should get leather seats or get navigation with HUD for $2500. I really like the idea of a bigger screen that shows the torque/hp output. HUD would be a bonus. Yup, you can see I am struggling with the budget here.. Last edited by 90degreeman; 11-23-2011 at 09:35 PM.. Reason: I hate myself when I misspell something - whether, not weather! |
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Some people say they like the leatherette...i sweat a lot lol, so i will prob just stick with the dakota leather(have had it in several of my e90's. The base 6.5" doesn't show power output numbers?
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Good information on the leather - I sweat a ton as well. Moreover, the weather in Phoenix is terrible in the summer, 105-110 average temperatures in July/August! The base 6.5" doesn't show the power output numbers AFAIK. I am going to have to double check the first press release. Are you planning on going for the EU delivery option? |
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And it's super easy to clean and maintain. Consider it seriously if you're trying to keep the budget down. |
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I actually would have preferred the e90 setup of dedicated radio display no idrive. I had an e60 no nav just idrive and it was a pain in the ass.
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That solid black plastic looks good in photos but I think it would look too cheap in person. I think the aluminum/black stripe would be the best choice on the 328/Sport. Of course my main preference would be wood trim if it were available.
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Check out the UK Configurator website: Link Here are a few screenshots comparing the trim finishes. Aluminum Trim + Black Strip (Side View) Aluminum Trim + Black Strip (Front View) Aluminum Trim + Black Strip with bigger screen (Front View) Black Trim + Red Strip (Front View) Black Trim + Red Strip (Side View) Black Trim + Black Strip (Front View) - Photoshopped. I suck at this. |
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Thanks!!! That helps, because i am getting manual. Do they have a pic of aluminum/black dash and red leather interior?
Also, check out this pic, it's what sold the aluminum/high gloss black for me. http://www.f30post.com/forums/showth...6#post10860076
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11-25-2011, 01:51 PM | #14 |
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The HK sound system is quite good. I wouldn't, all the same, recommend getting it; however, because everyone I know that has it has blown their speakers. I'm guessing BMW don't put in speakers that can handle the power the amp produces and they crank it too loud. On the other hand, if you don't really push the volume, the regular radio is fine, but if that's what you want to do, then doing it and blowing a speaker is hardly a good thing either.
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I like the gray leather with silver/black trim.
In F30 it is combo of gray + black rather than the monochrome gray in E90. I also grabbed screenshots of red leather with silver/black trim that justinnum1 asked about. |
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Cool!
I am going to hold out for M-Sport. I think the Aluminium Hexagon trim option will look great and hope the blue trim strip can be replaced with black. Not sure what leather options they will have, but I hope at least the gray is available. I would prefer Alcantra - really wish BMWUSA would make an exception for M-Sport. |
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Seems as though im in minority here but I really like the liquid blue metallic in sport version. However I do not like the grey interior at all. Do you think the black with red or red with black would go with this color?
It is really a shame you can’t just go without the pin striping on the sport version. |
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