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      01-02-2019, 05:00 PM   #1
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Goodbye `16 328d, Hello `18 330i Shadow Sport

Enjoying my 330i (once a few wiring harnesses were replaced - thank you neighborhood rats.) I liked the 328d, but the lease was up and I wanted to stick with the 3-series.

Definitely an upgrade in handling and drive-ability over the 328d, and I like the slight enhancements made over the last couple of years (e.g., wiper stalk clicks). Plus somehow the standard stereo sounds a hell of a lot better.

When I went to turn in the diesel, this sweetie pie really called out to me as I walked through the vast sea of new cars on the lot. The platinum silver metallic (i.e., pewter, I think) really sparkles and works with the Shadow package.

Anyone else get close to a Shadow Sport? I don't see many others around, which appealed to me I suppose. It's rather light on options, but I'm happy I stuck with a small-ish (and cheap-ish) car even though my kid's legs got longer.

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Congrats That color and the shadow line package really work.
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Congrats That color and the shadow line package really work.
Agreed! Typically I think of "Luxury" in these colors but with Shadow Line it's definitely very sporty looking. Enjoy!
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Agreed! Typically I think of "Luxury" in these colors but with Shadow Line it's definitely very sporty looking. Enjoy!
Thanks guys. Yes, I think the color combo is more typical of a special edition 2008 Acura - or perhaps a Buick Park Avenue - but it ends up coming together well. In any case, I was determined not to buy a white, silver, grey, or black car so my choices narrowed considerably.

The only nag I have with this car is no keyless entry; gotta hit the button. Why not standard at this point? Common complaint I suppose....
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Very nice!

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Beautiful car! Congrats
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Love the color, wheels make a great stance and contrast.
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