The waiting game

NISFAN · 05-18-2013, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Bored of Audi

I ordered a F30 330D first week of march and got another 4 weeks to wait, starting to get desperate... Still quicker than my last Audi which took just short of 6 months..

Is that because the snooty Aldi salesmen take 3 months to fill out the order form before sending it to the factory?

languidmandala · 05-18-2013, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ZigmundUK

Whoa. That's impressive. I ordered 8th march and probably on the same delivery timeline as you! They must have had a freed up slot at your dealership or something. Anyway great news!

It seems a bit weird how there seem to be quite different delivery schedules for the cars. Maybe it's dealer allocations or just differences in the specs.

ZigmundUK · 05-18-2013, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by languidmandala

It seems a bit weird how there seem to be quite different delivery schedules for the cars. Maybe it's dealer allocations or just differences in the specs.

Quite possibly. When I ordered it was 8 weeks and then in general (feedback from forums) there seemed to have been a delay of 2-4 weeks for many people. But then they seem to be clawin back a week or two here and there. I suspect that when the delays happened many cancelled their orders liberating slots and allowing some contraction in the timescales.

Not complaining. Can't wait til I get the call. Better get cracking with insurance quotes (car, gap, tyre) ...

Bored of Audi · 05-22-2013, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by NISFAN

Is that because the snooty Aldi salesmen take 3 months to fill out the order form before sending it to the factory?

Probably ... I did give them real grief on prices and walked out of the showroom 3 times ... probably wanted to get there own back !!

Soon be week 25 or 24 at a push....

MarkP · 05-22-2013, 02:39 AM

I ordered my f31 330d msport xdrive back in Feb, it's now built and due to come into dealers in 2 weeks, driving a focus hire car at the moment...
I'm going to phone the dealer today to make sure it's still on track, wish there was a way of tracking progress with the VIN in the UK like there is in the US!

languidmandala · 05-22-2013, 07:18 AM

So, car should be at dealer on Friday and with me early next week. That would be just over five weeks from order which I'm very impressed with!

languidmandala · 05-28-2013, 03:24 PM

Well I'm now officially a member of the club.
Ordered 20 April
Changed options 29 April
Picked up 28 May

Not had time for a run yet but two initial observations:
1/ Reverse is an effort to get into - couldn't find it at first!
2/ In reverse the left-hand mirror tilts down, which I thought was a special option so nice surprise!

I'll get some pics up and maybe a video of the HUD

HiBee · 05-28-2013, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by languidmandala

Well I'm now officially a member of the club.
Ordered 20 April
Changed options 29 April
Picked up 28 May

Not had time for a run yet but two initial observations:
1/ Reverse is an effort to get into - couldn't find it at first!
2/ In reverse the left-hand mirror tilts down, which I thought was a special option so nice surprise!

I'll get some pics up and maybe a video of the HUD

Welcome to the club.

The reverse did take a wee bit getting used to for me, not any longer.
You must have the folding electric mirrors for the dipping on the nearside.
What i have noticed though, the offside mirror doesn't appear to dim much when driving at night, not like the rear view one.

I found a few suprises after a few days of playing about that i didn't expect.
Not picking the HUD was probably one of my regrets.

languidmandala · 05-28-2013, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by HiBee

Welcome to the club.

...
You must have the folding electric mirrors for the dipping on the nearside.
...

Yeah, that was the option I was thinking of but I don't have it. At least I didn't order it and there's no button for it on the door controls.

Other stuff that's different from expected: I see no sign of a USB port in the glove box. There is a blanking plate but the manual seems to imply that the socket is there when the pro nav isn't installed.
I'm dubious about the power socket underneath the glove box - though there is a hole there.
I'll get a better chance to look at these in the daylight.

Oh I drove it a bit more. Lovely

languidmandala · 05-29-2013, 12:23 PM

Found the other 12V socket. It's very well hidden under the glove box.
There is no USB in the glove box.
In other news the Remote and Connected apps work very well, iPod 4G and iPhone 5 are easily controllable and show album art, the voice commands seem to be many and varied and struggle with Scottish accents as usual.

MarkP · 05-30-2013, 02:36 AM

Well, my car is now in the UK and due to be delivered to the dealer next tuesday, aparently it goes somewhere first to be 'unpacked' then to the dealer to be checked over / registered etc. Now looking at delivery on Wednesday 12th

Anyone else experienced long wait times for the xdrive derivative? Ordered mine back end of Feb!

languidmandala · 05-30-2013, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkP

Anyone else experienced long wait times for the xdrive derivative? Ordered mine back end of Feb!

My F30 320d xdrive took a tad over 5 weeks from order.
Some other folks have had a much longer wait.

MarkP · 05-30-2013, 03:19 AM

How are you finding the xDrive? I've only driven the RWD version...

languidmandala · 05-30-2013, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkP

How are you finding the xDrive? I've only driven the RWD version...

Well last night I decided to see.
In sport mode, attack tight roundabout and there is no doubt the main power is coming from the rear. No sign of understeer but plenty of oversteer if pushing too hard. I've driven FWD all my life and it doesn't feel anything like that.

MarkP · 05-30-2013, 04:02 AM

thanks, loved my E90 320D RWD but just a little rear end happy sometimes, glad to hear it hasn't all gone in the xDrive, nothing worse than understeer, oversteer is fun in the right situation...

languidmandala · 05-30-2013, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkP

thanks, loved my E90 320D RWD but just a little rear end happy sometimes, glad to hear it hasn't all gone in the xDrive, nothing worse than understeer, oversteer is fun in the right situation...

I'll be interested in your comments once you get the car as an experienced RWD driver. The (limited) reviews I read all said it felt the same as the standard version which made me feel like it would only be at the limits that any difference would be noticeable.

NISFAN · 05-30-2013, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkP

thanks, loved my E90 320D RWD but just a little rear end happy sometimes, glad to hear it hasn't all gone in the xDrive, nothing worse than understeer, oversteer is fun in the right situation...

F30 chassis is seriously light years ahead of E90, most engines don't have enough power to upset the rear end, it is that good.

Yes TCS does flicker when pressing on in the wet, but non of that 'all power cut' type antics that we remember of previous generations.
And, yes, this rear sure footedness is partially because TSC is better, but mainly because the F30 and F30 E-LSD is brilliant.

I have not had the rear end step out with TSC on....ever. And that includes seriously provoking it on a wet road. 4 wheel drift is all that it will do on the limit.

DSC OFF....now that is where the fun begins

MarkP · 06-07-2013, 01:47 AM

Well the day has finally come, mine is getting delivered this morning, all i've got to do now is wait for the call that they're 1 hour away, go and fill it up and enjoy! I'll post my first thoughts

kneesliding · 06-07-2013, 02:37 AM

So,

dealer just onformed of my VIN number

but..

http://www.bmwvin.com Shows...

The server is experiencing some heavy load right now, please try again in a few hours.
To request your VIN report via mail, please send an email to info@bmwvin.com
We aim to respond to your email within 12 hours.

Guess ist being built as we speak

Pete

Quakered · 06-07-2013, 07:30 AM

Ordred ors on 29th April and collecting this afternoon (1 hours time!) so that is 5 weeks 3 days. Suspect we will spend most of the weekend driving!

languidmandala · 06-07-2013, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Quakered

Ordred ors on 29th April and collecting this afternoon (1 hours time!) so that is 5 weeks 3 days. Suspect we will spend most of the weekend driving!

Awesome - looks like a great weekend for driving too. Enjoy!

bogey88888 · 06-07-2013, 05:45 PM

Hi all, new to this forum as my last 3 cars have been Audi's. Decided to switch so hoping there will be no regrets!
F30 320d Sport in Jet Black ordered with
Sport Auto
Coral Red Dakota Leather seats
Pro Nav
18in Wheels
Visibility Pack
Folding Mirrors
Sun Protection Glass
Split Folding rear seats

Lets hope I haven't made a huge mistake!

05-22-2013, 02:39 AM	#49
MarkP New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: F31 330D Touring XDrive MSport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: West Midlands, UK iTrader: (0)	waiting is killing me! I ordered my f31 330d msport xdrive back in Feb, it's now built and due to come into dealers in 2 weeks, driving a focus hire car at the moment... I'm going to phone the dealer today to make sure it's still on track, wish there was a way of tracking progress with the VIN in the UK like there is in the US!
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05-22-2013, 07:18 AM	#50
languidmandala Lieutenant 9 Rep 437 Posts Drives: F30 320d xdrive Sport MT Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	So, car should be at dealer on Friday and with me early next week. That would be just over five weeks from order which I'm very impressed with!
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05-28-2013, 03:24 PM	#51
languidmandala Lieutenant 9 Rep 437 Posts Drives: F30 320d xdrive Sport MT Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	Well I'm now officially a member of the club. Ordered 20 April Changed options 29 April Picked up 28 May Not had time for a run yet but two initial observations: 1/ Reverse is an effort to get into - couldn't find it at first! 2/ In reverse the left-hand mirror tilts down, which I thought was a special option so nice surprise! I'll get some pics up and maybe a video of the HUD __________________ Jet Black F30 320d xdrive MT Red Anthracite/coral red finisher 17" 392s Advanced Parking package, Pro Media, HUD, speed limit display, heated and electric front seats. Halogens!!
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05-29-2013, 12:23 PM	#54
languidmandala Lieutenant 9 Rep 437 Posts Drives: F30 320d xdrive Sport MT Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	Found the other 12V socket. It's very well hidden under the glove box. There is no USB in the glove box. In other news the Remote and Connected apps work very well, iPod 4G and iPhone 5 are easily controllable and show album art, the voice commands seem to be many and varied and struggle with Scottish accents as usual.
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05-30-2013, 02:36 AM	#55
MarkP New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: F31 330D Touring XDrive MSport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: West Midlands, UK iTrader: (0)	Closer .... Well, my car is now in the UK and due to be delivered to the dealer next tuesday, aparently it goes somewhere first to be 'unpacked' then to the dealer to be checked over / registered etc. Now looking at delivery on Wednesday 12th Anyone else experienced long wait times for the xdrive derivative? Ordered mine back end of Feb! __________________ Gone: E90 320D Current: F31 330D XDrive Msport
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05-30-2013, 03:19 AM	#57
MarkP New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: F31 330D Touring XDrive MSport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: West Midlands, UK iTrader: (0)	How are you finding the xDrive? I've only driven the RWD version... __________________ Gone: E90 320D Current: F31 330D XDrive Msport
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MarkP New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: F31 330D Touring XDrive MSport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: West Midlands, UK iTrader: (0)	thanks, loved my E90 320D RWD but just a little rear end happy sometimes, glad to hear it hasn't all gone in the xDrive, nothing worse than understeer, oversteer is fun in the right situation... __________________ Gone: E90 320D Current: F31 330D XDrive Msport
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06-07-2013, 01:47 AM	#62
MarkP New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: F31 330D Touring XDrive MSport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: West Midlands, UK iTrader: (0)	Well the day has finally come, mine is getting delivered this morning, all i've got to do now is wait for the call that they're 1 hour away, go and fill it up and enjoy! I'll post my first thoughts __________________ Gone: E90 320D Current: F31 330D XDrive Msport
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06-07-2013, 02:37 AM	#63
kneesliding Private 3 Rep 88 Posts Drives: BMW F31 320d Touring Join Date: May 2013 Location: Kaiserslautern Germany iTrader: (0)	So, dealer just onformed of my VIN number but.. http://www.bmwvin.com Shows... The server is experiencing some heavy load right now, please try again in a few hours. To request your VIN report via mail, please send an email to info@bmwvin.com We aim to respond to your email within 12 hours. Guess ist being built as we speak Pete
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06-07-2013, 07:30 AM	#64
Quakered First Lieutenant 67 Rep 334 Posts Drives: was BMW 328 Tourer F31 Join Date: May 2013 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Ordred ors on 29th April and collecting this afternoon (1 hours time!) so that is 5 weeks 3 days. Suspect we will spend most of the weekend driving!
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06-07-2013, 05:45 PM	#66
bogey88888 New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: BMW 320d M Sport Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Elstree iTrader: (0)	Hi all, new to this forum as my last 3 cars have been Audi's. Decided to switch so hoping there will be no regrets! F30 320d Sport in Jet Black ordered with Sport Auto Coral Red Dakota Leather seats Pro Nav 18in Wheels Visibility Pack Folding Mirrors Sun Protection Glass Split Folding rear seats Lets hope I haven't made a huge mistake!
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