[jctg]

I do a mixture of highway/stop start traffic (my average speed is something like 30km/h according to the trip computer). With my previous car which was an X1 s20d I was averaging 12km/litre (roughly comparable to the 320d though the F30 has a slightly new tune and 8 speed gearbox). The 328i has been mired in the high 9s. If you do mainly country then the difference could be less.

To be honest the 2 engines are completely different beasts. I think you may need to test drive both to see which one you like best, apart from fuel consumption.

[Id]

My average speed is 89

I'm coming from a Golf R and before that an Audi S3 (but before that an e36 318is) so I'm quite used to turbo 4s.

A damn. A test drive down the old pacific highway may just have to be in order to test them out. What a hardship

[David328M-Sport]

Originally Posted by jctg

Does the M-Sport package come with lowered suspension?

Yes. It's 10mm lowered compared to stock

[jctg]

One more option to consider:

Variable Sport Steering. I have it and I love it.

Edit: You already optioned it. NVM.

[mackie777]

well I went to a few dealers today as well as phoned, and ended getting
a white 320i touring after seeing one in the showroom today.
All up was 72000 Drive away, with M Sport, Nav, Bt Audio, Blinds and Panoramic Sunroof.
Same car i got quoted for, but found one on same boat with Sunroof.

As the touring attracts a 4k premium at list over the sedan i was pretty happy with it.
May not be the best deal but i reckon not to shabby.

Only 30 Days now till i will be driving it. Can't wait !!!

Thanks all for your help

[J1n]

Grats mate load up some photos when u get her. I believe it will be one of the first few to hit the Au forums

[Beemed]

Hi all, new to the forum....have been lurking for a while, doing loads of research and have found it incredibly valuable....this pricing post particularly (and ones on paint protection), so many thanks indeed from a neewbie!

Was both exhilarated and mortified at the same time when I settled on a BS MSport 328i......mortified that I'd potentially have to wait ages (couldn't bear 7 months of torture!!!) was amazed when the dealer said they had 7 Msport BS's in stock!....Decided then I definitely couldn't wait for a 328i build with the dream spec and was very happy to see this Oct 2012 build with 27k's on the odo;

F30 328i
Msport
BS
Dakota black leather
Black gloss highlight trim
Aluminium trim
Adaptive M running gear
Variable sport steering
Sunroof
NavPro
Internet
Music interface for smartphone
Ext Connectivity
Bi-Xenon

(Only "oh bugger" item missing for me really was HUD....loved it in the demo I tested but reckon I can live without it (i hope!)

Originally quoted $$72,590 + taxes and DD ($4101) with LCT at $2695, so all up $90,163.

Took advantage of the corporate program via the Mrs (you can use spouses company as long as the car is registered in both names) so very happy with the 4 yr servicing....asked to get another years warranty (I'd seen someone else had managed that) but was a no go , so just the 3 yrs as normal.

After a bit of juggling back n forth and applying the Corporate Program discount (DD was reduced to $1850 or so) managed to get the price down to $82,000....which I'm fairly pleased with (was trading in and got about the right $$ I was after)

All in all, a great experience so far...terrific dealer service and a straight-up sales chap (I'm in sales and really appreciate a decent salesman!)

Pick up Thu/Fri!!!!! ....it's going to be an exciting lead up!!

Opting for Opti-coat and 3M tint from a detailer but have to wait 4 weeks or so before he can squeeze me in.
(off topic....anyone had 2 coats applied?...I hear you can layer, is it worth it?
and has anyone had their wheels done as well?)

Agin....thanks guys for all the posts and knowledge....it has given me a lot of insight and peace of mind!

[MikeVictor]

Originally Posted by Beemed

Hi all, new to the forum....have been lurking for a while, doing loads of research and have found it incredibly valuable....this pricing post particularly (and ones on paint protection), so many thanks indeed from a neewbie!

Was both exhilarated and mortified at the same time when I settled on a BS MSport 328i......mortified that I'd potentially have to wait ages (couldn't bear 7 months of torture!!!) was amazed when the dealer said they had 7 Msport BS's in stock!....Decided then I definitely couldn't wait for a 328i build with the dream spec and was very happy to see this Oct 2012 build with 27k's on the odo;

F30 328i
Msport
BS
Dakota black leather
Black gloss highlight trim
Aluminium trim
Adaptive M running gear
Variable sport steering
Sunroof
NavPro
Internet
Music interface for smartphone
Ext Connectivity
Bi-Xenon

(Only "oh bugger" item missing for me really was HUD....loved it in the demo I tested but reckon I can live without it (i hope!)

Originally quoted $$72,590 + taxes and DD ($4101) with LCT at $2695, so all up $90,163.

Took advantage of the corporate program via the Mrs (you can use spouses company as long as the car is registered in both names) so very happy with the 4 yr servicing....asked to get another years warranty (I'd seen someone else had managed that) but was a no go , so just the 3 yrs as normal.

After a bit of juggling back n forth and applying the Corporate Program discount (DD was reduced to $1850 or so) managed to get the price down to $82,000....which I'm fairly pleased with (was trading in and got about the right $$ I was after)

All in all, a great experience so far...terrific dealer service and a straight-up sales chap (I'm in sales and really appreciate a decent salesman!)

Pick up Thu/Fri!!!!! ....it's going to be an exciting lead up!!

Opting for Opti-coat and 3M tint from a detailer but have to wait 4 weeks or so before he can squeeze me in.
(off topic....anyone had 2 coats applied?...I hear you can layer, is it worth it?
and has anyone had their wheels done as well?)

Agin....thanks guys for all the posts and knowledge....it has given me a lot of insight and peace of mind!

congratulations, nice build.

two coats of opticoat minimum. standard application covers this.

[Beemed]

OK, thanks mate!

[J1n]

Originally Posted by Beemed

Hi all, new to the forum....have been lurking for a while, doing loads of research and have found it incredibly valuable....this pricing post particularly (and ones on paint protection), so many thanks indeed from a neewbie!

Was both exhilarated and mortified at the same time when I settled on a BS MSport 328i......mortified that I'd potentially have to wait ages (couldn't bear 7 months of torture!!!) was amazed when the dealer said they had 7 Msport BS's in stock!....Decided then I definitely couldn't wait for a 328i build with the dream spec and was very happy to see this Oct 2012 build with 27k's on the odo;

F30 328i
Msport
BS
Dakota black leather
Black gloss highlight trim
Aluminium trim
Adaptive M running gear
Variable sport steering
Sunroof
NavPro
Internet
Music interface for smartphone
Ext Connectivity
Bi-Xenon

(Only "oh bugger" item missing for me really was HUD....loved it in the demo I tested but reckon I can live without it (i hope!)

Originally quoted $$72,590 + taxes and DD ($4101) with LCT at $2695, so all up $90,163.

Took advantage of the corporate program via the Mrs (you can use spouses company as long as the car is registered in both names) so very happy with the 4 yr servicing....asked to get another years warranty (I'd seen someone else had managed that) but was a no go , so just the 3 yrs as normal.

After a bit of juggling back n forth and applying the Corporate Program discount (DD was reduced to $1850 or so) managed to get the price down to $82,000....which I'm fairly pleased with (was trading in and got about the right $$ I was after)

All in all, a great experience so far...terrific dealer service and a straight-up sales chap (I'm in sales and really appreciate a decent salesman!)

Pick up Thu/Fri!!!!! ....it's going to be an exciting lead up!!

Opting for Opti-coat and 3M tint from a detailer but have to wait 4 weeks or so before he can squeeze me in.
(off topic....anyone had 2 coats applied?...I hear you can layer, is it worth it?
and has anyone had their wheels done as well?)

Agin....thanks guys for all the posts and knowledge....it has given me a lot of insight and peace of mind!

Congrats mate. Share some pics when ur ready =)

[Blackfan]

Anybody buy a diesel in January? I don't think I was given the 4k summer deal discount. Prob too late now to apply for this?

[J1n]

Originally Posted by Blackfan

Anybody buy a diesel in January? I don't think I was given the 4k summer deal discount. Prob too late now to apply for this?

Has your car been delivered? No harm in asking.. sames goes for the 4 year free servicing if you haven't got that package yet. Depends on your relationship with the dealer they can push it through.

[mackie777]

i dont think any dealer would give additionals after a deal has been done
when did the 4 year free deal finish

[J1n]

Originally Posted by mackie777

i dont think any dealer would give additionals after a deal has been done
when did the 4 year free deal finish

It nvr does =) Corp programs get it all the time, if you have a good relationship with your dealer or have dealt with them previously they're usually ok to throw that in.

[Blackfan]

Car was purchased under corporate program so 4yr servicing was included. Deal has been closed and car delivered but nice to get an answer anyway.

[Beemed]

Got my 328i M-Sport on Friday afternoon and have barely slept since!....keep finding excuses for a drive, took 1.5 hrs to go to the shops for some milk yesterday....it's 300m away!

All in good nick (a tiny bit of rust in passenger seat, a light coating on a small hinge bracket, nothing major)

Promised myself I'd keep it smooth and under 4000rpm for the first 1000k.....broke that promise at the 38k mark!


Getting Tinted and Opticoat in 3 weeks (detailer said he applies 3 coats), getting the wheels done as well (i.e. removed and treated fully), adds to the expense of course but should help with the brake dust.

Apologies for the rubbish iphone pics;

[screenshot]

Hey hey nice black m sport. You must be overjoyed and the sleep depravation is a good sign. Mine is probably 5-6 weeks away. I'm counting down.

[Beemed]

Ta screenshot.....it'll be worth the wait mate!

[bimmer-A]

black looks great! did you get brushed aluminium or hex alum interior?

[Beemed]

Originally Posted by bimmer-A

black looks great! did you get brushed aluminium or hex alum interior?

04AD-Brushed Aluminium with accent trim in black gloss......saw the hex in a demo but thought it a bit overstated

Briefly considered the 04AB Burled Walnut but knocked that on the head quickly

[screenshot]

Hey Beemed, I'm obsessing over the whereabouts of my car as i can't seem to find it on the WW website even the car was completed on 6th Feb so it's almost 3 weeks!

Did your car come in via another logistics company that's not Wallenius Wilhelmsen? I read somewhere that there's another carrier called K Line that also operates out of SA.

It's mighty unusual that a car can sit idle in dock/parking lot wherever for 3 weeks and still not be loaded onto a ship.

[J1n]

Originally Posted by Beemed

04AD-Brushed Aluminium with accent trim in black gloss......saw the hex in a demo but thought it a bit overstated

Briefly considered the 04AB Burled Walnut but knocked that on the head quickly

Congrats.. looks identical to mine lol !