05-26-2018, 10:30 PM | #1 |
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I'm looking to get a 2018 F30 for myself and soon to be wife (sort of a wedding gift). We're looking at a 340i xDrive. (We live in Toronto).
I could use some input on what options would be worth it / not worth it. - Is the Merino leather worth the extra $1,900 CAD? Or would it be better that I spend the money on the M Performance Kit 2, and get the additional 30 HP? My daily commute is about a 10 KM city round trip. - With all of the options I selected, (M Performance 1 & 2, Premium Essentials), the total options come up to $12,095). My dealer has a "special M performance" edition in stock which is pretty much fully loaded, including the added M skirts, badges, etc. That has a total "option" cost of $16,000. It also comes in Snapper Rocks Blue Question - Should I spec out my own car, save about ~$4,000, and get exactly what I want? Or should I go with the M Performance edition, which has everything I want + more, but also costs ~$4K more, and it might be harder to get a discount on it. Any thoughts? |
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personally, I think the snapper rocks blue looks absolutely hideous in person, but that's just my personal opinion. I also live in toronto, and I personally haven't had any issues with my 535i and 328i (Both RWD, driven year-round) with winter tires. just something to consider. what exactly is the extra $4000 for that you mentioned? maybe just spec your own car so you can get the colour you want and have the option to select RWD? what colour combination are you considering if you will spec the car yourself? cheers |
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05-26-2018, 11:35 PM | #3 |
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I work in a car dealership (albeit a different brand and in the states) and from my experience we are always willing to discount a car we have in stock more than one we have to get or order. Plus can they guarantee the discount you'd get on the ordered car now when you technically won't take delivery on it months from now?
With the brand I'm at, we can only work pricing the month of purchase because the programs change monthly. You can't lock in discounts from the month of ordering. I'm saying this so you can get this questions addressed, these could help you lean one way or another. |
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When did Merino Leather outside of a BMW Individual become an option on a F30 Quote:
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BMW Canada is up to 90 days (May 2018 programs can be locked if the contract is completed on or before July 31, 2018). Last edited by TheBingoBalls; 05-27-2018 at 09:14 AM.. |
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As 2018 will only be built for about another month, I find it hard to believe that one can order a BMW Individual at this date for a 2018 Vehicle. All and all, it infers that the new car is on lot now. Which makes even less sense. As OP has been on forum since these questions were posted and not responded, perhaps the OP misunderstood some facts he represented here. Even stranger, in another post he states that his current Lexus lease is not up until the end of the year, at which time he will replace with a BMW. Last edited by IK6SPEED; 05-27-2018 at 09:37 AM.. |
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I'm coming from a 2016 IS350 and the leather is extremely soft in it, so I'm wondering if I'll want that same "feeling" with my BMW. I test drove a 340i yesterday with Dakota leather and IMO, it felt just fine. One thing that worried me about the IS350's leather is that I felt it could be scratched / ripped much easier. I had to be extra cautious about putting things in the back. Furthermore, the lady and I would like to start a family in a couple of years and I'm thinking about the child seat. If I spec the car myself, I'd like to get Estoril blue with a beige interior (similar to the 2007 335xi I used to own (in my profile pic). In that M Performance car that they have on the lot, I think it includes carbon fibre exhaust tips, a carbon fibre spoiler (looks odd on that rockers blue), front and side M performance skirts, and special rims. I think the rims alone are quite pricy if I'm not mistaken. |
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Correct, I did state I was going to wait until the end of the year to get a BMW, but I changed my mind. I would like to get it sooner and either break my lexus lease early, or possibly keep both cars until the Lexus lease is over. Thankfully, I can still get a custom built 2018 as I've received quotes for it. |
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as for the colour combination, Estoril Blue is a great colour! I would strongly suggest getting the Cognac Dakota or Amaro Brown Extended leather over Beige though - the Blue paint with either of those leather colours will look absolutely fantastic. Don't get me wrong, my 535i has beige leather (with titanium silver paint) which I believe is a rather rare colour combination and I love it, but If I had the option of selecting the Cognac brown leather instead, I would've done so In a heartbeat. I just looked at the car configurator, and there is absolutely no way I would ever pay $2900 for 35HP and a cat-back exhaust system. you can easily get all that with aftermarket parts for a fraction of the price. you mentioned that your Lexus lease isn't over yet. In that case, I would suggest you simply wait for the next generation (G20) 3 series to come out. cheers! |
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Like that Blue & darker Amaro Brown leather.
On the MPPSK if its a lease it should cost about $1300 out of pocket on a lease. Cost is about $2500 which is what I paid. Free Port install & due to leasing you only pay for what you use when its part of the cars original selling price. DynoJets are showing about 368RWP & upper 12 second quarters confirm the numbers.
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There's a few reasons I'd prefer a 2018 than a 2019 which is why I don't mind getting one now versus later. Plus, I'm gonna lease so I can get the new g20 in a few years. I might reconsider the performance kit though. Quote:
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If you were going to buy a brand new 340, why not wait until next year when the new generation is released?
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I think it's because I'd prefer to not have the 1st year of a new model.
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I would take luxury over power any day. So while I have not seen the Merino leather, if it felt any more nicer than standard leather to sit in I would get it. If it's just about wrapping the dash and such, maybe I wouldn't care about it. I would prefer to option my car exactly as I want including colors instead of trying to save a few bucks or getting a better deal on a car with more stuff. YMMV. |
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I can tell you that a leather dash transforms the image and look of the car more than Merino seats. I would speculate it has to do that with dash in field of view 100% of the time you are using car and not looking at seat. Agree |
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A CPO 2016 can be had for $20K less, though it won't have apple car play. Small price to pay as it is a $350 option in the states and is now being offered as a service you pay annually for after the first 4 years.
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You don’t get to buy a car let alone a BMW every day so when you do make sure it is spc’d exactly like you want it. Personally I think snapper rocks with beige interior looks awesome! Ok that’s my 2c worth! |
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I *completely* agree with you on getting the exact colours & specs rather than trying to save a few bucks with a car off the lot. Quote:
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The lady would like sunset orange with a black interior... I know I mentioned Estoril blue earlier, but the lady will let me get the M performance kit 2, so I can definitely compromise on the colour hehe. |
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