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      08-17-2015, 12:59 PM   #1
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2016 F30 328i LCI M Sport delivered w/pics

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After a long wait I finally took delivery of my 2016 328i in the gorgeous Estoril Blue Metallic. I placed the order the first week of July, so quite honestly the wait wasnt all that bad compared to what other have experienced. In any case here is the build list:

2016 328i Xdrive

M Sport Package
-18" Orbit Grey Wheel
-Adaptive M Suspension
-Sport Seats
-Aluminum Trim w/ Black accent
-M Steering Wheel
-Aerodynamic Kit
-Shadowline Exterior Trim
-Anthracite Headliner

Driver Assistance Package
-Rear view camera
-Park Distance Control

Premium Package
-Comfort Access keyless entry
-Moonroof
-Lumbar Support
-Satellite Radio w/ 1 year sub

Technology Package
-Navigation System
-Heads-up Display
-BMW Online and BMW Apps
-Advanced RTTi
-Remote Services

Track Handling Package
-M Sport Brakes
-Variable sport steering

Heated Front Seats
Enhanced Bluetooth
Harmon Kardon
Black Kidney Grilles


Thoughts:

-The 18" Orbit Grey wheels dont look all that good in my opinion. I went ahead and bought the Style 442 19's and had the BMW center install them before i took delivery. Between buying the new wheels\tires and selling the 18" wheels\tires I expect it to cost me about $1,000. Overall I am glad i did it, the 19's really give it the look I was going for. It is worth noting that with this track handling package, BMW specd Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires, very good tires in my opinion.

-Why was everybody worried about the variable sport steering? I think it feels great! Easy to navigate in and out of parking spots and driveways, meanwhile it is tight and firm as im whipping around turns at speeds id rather not talk about..

-The Adaptive M Suspension is the most worthwile option i selected for this car. Most definitely worth it! I tried all the settings and Sport+ is definitely my choice for spirited driving. Otherwise, its left in comfort mode which is great for cruising down the highway.

-This car feels like its on rails, especially in Sport. BMW did change to a 5 bolt strut design, that coupled with the M Adaptive Suspension could be the explanation for it

-The exhaust!!! OMG, sounds very throaty in Sport/Sport+ I initially thought I would spring for the M Performance Exhaust, but shoot this sounds incredible. Very deep, not ricey like other turbo 4's i've heard.

Final Comments:
I know people would ask, so i'll go ahead and put it out there. I chose the 328 over the 335\340 because of handling. Obviously I didnt have a 340 to drive back in July so my experiences were with the 335. I drove both, needless to say the 0-60 of the 335 is superior, Im sure the 340 will be even better. However I feel like the 328 seemed more agile. During the test drive I whipped it around a turn, i didnt "feel" like there was any weight shifting when comparing it to the 335. The 328 has the balance and feel i was going for. Even though the engine is not as powerful as the 335, i dont really feel like i gave up much performance. For me, personally, the 328 is the perfect combination of handling and power that I've been looking for in my daily driver. I am currently in the process of getting the paint protection film done along with 35% 3M Ceramic film on all the windows (nothing on windshield).Now about that M2... Hurry up and get in my driveway :P


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      08-17-2015, 01:04 PM   #2
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Also our E90 330 and 325 will soon have some sort of boost. So there is actually more of a chance to get more hp out of a 330 then a 335 in my opinion
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      08-17-2015, 01:15 PM   #3
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Congrats OP, nice build. I'm not a fan of the dark wheels either.

Very hard to tell the pre-LCI and post-LCI apart in M-Sport models.
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      08-17-2015, 01:18 PM   #4
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Looks great! The sound you hear is the active sound... It makes the N20 sound so much better in the cabin. It does not sound like that on the outside.
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      08-17-2015, 01:19 PM   #5
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Great choice on the wheels too! I have the same ones and love them.
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Looks amazing in eb! Take some oics with the drl and or headlights on. I want to see them leds on the f30
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Looks great! Congrats.
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Smiling ear to ear I bet.
Oh yes, for sure!
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Looks great! The sound you hear is the active sound... It makes the N20 sound so much better in the cabin. It does not sound like that on the outside.
I figured part of it was the active sound, but shoot even with the windows down i wasnt at all dissappointed. As far as the wheels go, yeah i'd do it again. I love the 442's over the 18's that came with it.
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Looks amazing in eb! Take some oics with the drl and or headlights on. I want to see them leds on the f30
I have pictures, ill post them ASAP. I really like that LED is now standard. I really like the rear LCI tail lights, alot of people on here were kinda upset about them but they look great to me.

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Looks great! Congrats.
Thank you, im definitely loving it. Looks and drives amazing for sure
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very nice! congrats! are those LEDs adaptive? Yes please show pics with the leds on!
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very nice! congrats! are those LEDs adaptive? Yes please show pics with the leds on!
I feel like an idiot because i do not know for sure... I dont see it on the window sticker so im going to say no. If i remember correctly, I think the adaptive was an extra option. Since the LED's came with it as a no-cost factory option, i personally couldnt justify the cost, just my opinion though. The wife thought it was a worthwhile feature, so we got it on her X3.
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great build i love the combinations you selected.
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      08-17-2015, 02:36 PM   #15
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great build i love the combinations you selected.
Thank you, I was going for a modern\sporty look. The Estoril Blue really makes the car. Thank you for the kind words!
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very nice! congrats! are those LEDs adaptive? Yes please show pics with the leds on!
I feel like an idiot because i do not know for sure... I dont see it on the window sticker so im going to say no. If i remember correctly, I think the adaptive was an extra option. Since the LED's came from the factory, i personally couldnt justify the cost, just my opinion though. The wife thought it was a worthwhile feature, so we got it on her X3.
Okay I just realized, 328i, your premium package includes LED head lights. the adaptive is $800 more
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Okay I just realized, 328i, your premium package includes LED head lights. the adaptive is $800 more
Yeah that sounds about right.
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Congrats and welcome to the Estoril Blue Club!
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After a long wait I finally took delivery of my 2016 328i in the gorgeous Estoril Blue Metallic. I placed the order the first week of July, so quite honestly the wait wasnt all that bad compared to what other have experienced. In any case here is the build list:

2016 328i Xdrive

M Sport Package
-18" Orbit Grey Wheel
-Adaptive M Suspension
-Sport Seats
-Aluminum Trim w/ Black accent
-M Steering Wheel
-Aerodynamic Kit
-Shadowline Exterior Trim
-Anthracite Headliner

Driver Assistance Package
-Rear view camera
-Park Distance Control

Premium Package
-Comfort Access keyless entry
-Moonroof
-Lumbar Support
-Satellite Radio w/ 1 year sub

Technology Package
-Navigation System
-Heads-up Display
-BMW Online and BMW Apps
-Advanced RTTi
-Remote Services

Track Handling Package
-M Sport Brakes
-Variable sport steering

Heated Front Seats
Enhanced Bluetooth
Harmon Kardon
Black Kidney Grilles


Thoughts:

-The 18" Orbit Grey wheels dont look all that good in my opinion. I went ahead and bought the Style 442 19's and had the BMW center install them before i took delivery. Between buying the new wheels\tires and selling the 18" wheels\tires I expect it to cost me about $1,000. Overall I am glad i did it, the 19's really give it the look I was going for. It is worth noting that with this track handling package, BMW specd Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires, very good tires in my opinion.

-Why was everybody worried about the variable sport steering? I think it feels great! Easy to navigate in and out of parking spots and driveways, meanwhile it is tight and firm as im whipping around turns at speeds id rather not talk about..

-The Adaptive M Suspension is the most worthwile option i selected for this car. Most definitely worth it! I tried all the settings and Sport+ is definitely my choice for spirited driving. Otherwise, its left in comfort mode which is great for cruising down the highway.

-This car feels like its on rails, especially in Sport. BMW did change to a 5 bolt strut design, that coupled with the M Adaptive Suspension could be the explanation for it

-The exhaust!!! OMG, sounds very throaty in Sport/Sport+ I initially thought I would spring for the M Performance Exhaust, but shoot this sounds incredible. Very deep, not ricey like other turbo 4's i've heard.

Final Comments:
I know people would ask, so i'll go ahead and put it out there. I chose the 328 over the 335\340 because of handling. Obviously I didnt have a 340 to drive back in July so my experiences were with the 335. I drove both, needless to say the 0-60 of the 335 is superior, Im sure the 340 will be even better. However I feel like the 328 seemed more agile. During the test drive I whipped it around a turn, i didnt "feel" like there was any weight shifting when comparing it to the 335. The 328 has the balance and feel i was going for. Even though the engine is not as powerful as the 335, i dont really feel like i gave up much performance. For me, personally, the 328 is the perfect combination of handling and power that I've been looking for in my daily driver. I am currently in the process of getting the paint protection film done along with 35% 3M Ceramic film on all the windows (nothing on windshield).Now about that M2... Hurry up and get in my driveway :P
Congrats gorgeous car and sound reasoning. But I must admit I have an addiction to BMW straight 6s.

Encouraging comments on the VSS, is this your 1st F30? I was wondering how it compares to an earlier model.
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That's a really really nice car. Congrats!

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Omg its part of premium package now! Thats how it always should have been from the start.
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Looks great! I agree about the orbit grey wheels.... I think they look like c**p
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