My new F31 330d MSport+ Estoril Blue

Blacktemplar · 10-04-2016, 06:57 AM

Car looks fantastic - nice one

I have an EBII F31 330i on the way, glad I picked that over the GS or AW. Black grilles and exhaust tips ready to roll, really like the look of them with the EB.

Are the Silverlights easy to fit, or do you have to take the wheel arch liner off for that as well?

NickR85 · 10-04-2016, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Blacktemplar

Car looks fantastic - nice one

I have an EBII F31 330i on the way, glad I picked that over the GS or AW. Black grilles and exhaust tips ready to roll, really like the look of them with the EB.

Are the Silverlights easy to fit, or do you have to take the wheel arch liner off for that as well?

There is a little hatch to get at them buddy.

Rich9600 · 10-04-2016, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Blacktemplar

Car looks fantastic - nice one

I have an EBII F31 330i on the way, glad I picked that over the GS or AW. Black grilles and exhaust tips ready to roll, really like the look of them with the EB.

Are the Silverlights easy to fit, or do you have to take the wheel arch liner off for that as well?

Are you referring to silver indicator incandescent bulbs? If you have LED lights I think the indicators are also LED. So, this mod may not be required on a new build car...

Bars across the top. Adaptive LED's in the picture.

Blacktemplar · 10-04-2016, 08:32 AM

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Are you referring to silver indicator incandescent bulbs? If you have LED lights I think the indicators are also LED. So, this mod may not be required on a new build car...

Bars across the top. Adaptive LED's in the picture.

Ah yes, I see what you mean. Actually, I hadn't appreciated the OP started this thread over a year ago, so I guess pre-LCI and not the LED cluster the current MSports have.... my bad....

I'm non-adaptive but LED so probably a red herring

NickR85 · 10-09-2016, 11:53 AM

What are opinions on these for my https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262623518177

brtttt · 10-09-2016, 12:55 PM

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What are opinions on these for my https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262623518177

Not a big fan , personally 405 or 442's Orbit Grey look better.

sanz · 10-10-2016, 03:01 PM

Looks well NickR85. I just took delivery of a mineral grey 320d Msport touring last week. Loving it so far! Where did you get the black grilles from, if you don't mind me asking?

NickR85 · 10-10-2016, 03:09 PM

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Looks well NickR85. I just took delivery of a mineral grey 320d Msport touring last week. Loving it so far! Where did you get the black grilles from, if you don't mind me asking?

I got them from JKC when I ordered the car, they had them fitted when I picked it up. They were no more expensive than the likes of eBay.

sanz · 10-10-2016, 04:07 PM

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I got them from JKC when I ordered the car, they had them fitted when I picked it up. They were no more expensive than the likes of eBay.

Cheers NickR85 I'll hit eBay up in that case.

hyakuhei · 10-11-2016, 05:50 AM

Looks great, sorry to ask a dumb question that I'm sure's been asked before but does the rear diffuser just stick on then?

NickR85 · 10-11-2016, 05:56 AM

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I got them from JKC when I ordered the car, they had them fitted when I picked it up. They were no more expensive than the likes of eBay.

Cheers NickR85 I'll hit eBay up in that case.

Try Cotswold Bmw too mate, I think they do forum discount.

NickR85 · 10-11-2016, 05:58 AM

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Looks great, sorry to ask a dumb question that I'm sure's been asked before but does the rear diffuser just stick on then?

Took about 10 minutes to swap it with the original diffuser, a few screws just.

NickR85 · 01-21-2017, 06:59 PM

What would you guys recommend putting the car up for sale at?

It's a July 2015 F31 330d M Sport+ with 23500 miles and the remainder of the 5 year service pack.

Estoril Blue with black Dakota leather
Piano black finisher on dash
M Sport +
Professional Media/Harmon Kardon
Heated seats
Heated/electric folding mirrors
Visibility Pack (adaptive lights & HBA)
Interior comfort pack & extended lighting
Genuine M Performance kit (splitter, black grills, skirts and diffuser)
ACS Springs since new (originals included with the sale)
2 x new Bridgestone runflats less than 1k ago, good tread on the other two
LCI radio surround including wiring (not yet fitted)
Witter detachable swan neck towbar and electrics (only used for a small garden trailer a few times)
Washed at least once a week using the snow foam/two bucket method using good quality products (autobrite), professionally detailed twice per year.

I'm only weighing up my options and not definately selling. I have seen something else that takes my fancy. I know what the WBAC valuation but I'd like some honest feedback about what I should sensibly advertise it at.

Maxwell_RS · 01-22-2017, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by NickR85

What would you guys recommend putting the car up for sale at?

It's a July 2015 F31 330d M Sport+ with 23500 miles and the remainder of the 5 year service pack.

Estoril Blue with black Dakota leather
Piano black finisher on dash
M Sport +
Professional Media/Harmon Kardon
Heated seats
Heated/electric folding mirrors
Visibility Pack (adaptive lights & HBA)
Interior comfort pack & extended lighting
Genuine M Performance kit (splitter, black grills, skirts and diffuser)
ACS Springs since new (originals included with the sale)
2 x new Bridgestone runflats less than 1k ago, good tread on the other two
LCI radio surround including wiring (not yet fitted)
Witter detachable swan neck towbar and electrics (only used for a small garden trailer a few times)
Washed at least once a week using the snow foam/two bucket method using good quality products (autobrite), professionally detailed twice per year.

I'm only weighing up my options and not definately selling. I have seen something else that takes my fancy. I know what the WBAC valuation but I'd like some honest feedback about what I should sensibly advertise it at.

Bavarian have one similar (age/miles etc) up for like £24995. Nice car by the way mate

NickR85 · 01-16-2018, 01:49 PM

I've been in testing a M140i and I'm going back to test the 440i GC. I'm not sure which I prefer at the minute, I normally prefer bigger cars.

The M140i I drove was excellent and had the MPE fitted....that is a must if I get one.

I've also asked about the possibility of a San Marino Blue 440i....waiting for them to come back with a price. The only standard colours on the 1 series and 4GC that I really like are MG or White. I don't want another EB car as I fancy a change (as much as I love it).

If anyone is interested in a well specced and well looked after F31, give me a shout.

NickR85 · 01-16-2018, 01:55 PM

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...01711030911238

Had a good look around this and I'm seriously tempted.

Maxwell_RS · 01-16-2018, 03:21 PM

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http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...01711030911238

Had a good look around this and I'm seriously tempted.

Tidy 4er there. GHB!!!

You get your touring done by PMG???

NickR85 · 01-16-2018, 03:28 PM

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http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...01711030911238

Had a good look around this and I'm seriously tempted.

Tidy 4er there. GHB!!!

You get your touring done by PMG???

Yeah I got a ceramic coating put on it. Couldn't recommend them highly enough.

Maxwell_RS · 01-17-2018, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxwell_RS

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Originally Posted by NickR85

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...01711030911238

Had a good look around this and I'm seriously tempted.

Tidy 4er there. GHB!!!

You get your touring done by PMG???

Yeah I got a ceramic coating put on it. Couldn't recommend them highly enough.

They done an enhancement detail when i bought my car, and then a protection detail. Car was already 3 yrs old and had a few marks, so no sense in GTechniq for me!! But yeah Pete is a good lad and seriously knows his stuff!!

BIFCAIDS · 01-18-2018, 05:04 AM

4 series looks naff, looks like a cheap car wrap.

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sanz Registered 2 Rep 4 Posts Drives: F31 320d M Sport Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: N.Ireland iTrader: (0)	Looks well NickR85. I just took delivery of a mineral grey 320d Msport touring last week. Loving it so far! Where did you get the black grilles from, if you don't mind me asking?
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hyakuhei Private First Class 50 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 340i Touring [on order] Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Looks great, sorry to ask a dumb question that I'm sure's been asked before but does the rear diffuser just stick on then?
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NickR85 Second Lieutenant 61 Rep 289 Posts Drives: F31 330d X-Drive M Sport+ Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: N.Ireland iTrader: (0)	What would you guys recommend putting the car up for sale at? It's a July 2015 F31 330d M Sport+ with 23500 miles and the remainder of the 5 year service pack. Estoril Blue with black Dakota leather Piano black finisher on dash M Sport + Professional Media/Harmon Kardon Heated seats Heated/electric folding mirrors Visibility Pack (adaptive lights & HBA) Interior comfort pack & extended lighting Genuine M Performance kit (splitter, black grills, skirts and diffuser) ACS Springs since new (originals included with the sale) 2 x new Bridgestone runflats less than 1k ago, good tread on the other two LCI radio surround including wiring (not yet fitted) Witter detachable swan neck towbar and electrics (only used for a small garden trailer a few times) Washed at least once a week using the snow foam/two bucket method using good quality products (autobrite), professionally detailed twice per year. I'm only weighing up my options and not definately selling. I have seen something else that takes my fancy. I know what the WBAC valuation but I'd like some honest feedback about what I should sensibly advertise it at.
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NickR85 Second Lieutenant 61 Rep 289 Posts Drives: F31 330d X-Drive M Sport+ Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: N.Ireland iTrader: (0)	I've been in testing a M140i and I'm going back to test the 440i GC. I'm not sure which I prefer at the minute, I normally prefer bigger cars. The M140i I drove was excellent and had the MPE fitted....that is a must if I get one. I've also asked about the possibility of a San Marino Blue 440i....waiting for them to come back with a price. The only standard colours on the 1 series and 4GC that I really like are MG or White. I don't want another EB car as I fancy a change (as much as I love it). If anyone is interested in a well specced and well looked after F31, give me a shout.
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NickR85 Second Lieutenant 61 Rep 289 Posts Drives: F31 330d X-Drive M Sport+ Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: N.Ireland iTrader: (0)	http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...01711030911238 Had a good look around this and I'm seriously tempted. Attached Images
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