[Mr Enigma]

I finally put my order through for a new 340i last week. I appreciate all your input on the options I was contemplating. I ended up ticking off most options on the car as I intend to keep it for 5+ year. The build is as below:

ZLME F30 340i M Sport Saloon B58M 3.0i 
X10 Tanzanite Blue 
ZAOW Opal White Merino lthr - BMW Individual

ZAP Advanced Parking package
- 3AG Reversing Assist camera
- 5DP Park Assist

ZAS Active Security package
- 430 Ext. mirrors - folding, auto dimming
- 5AG Lane change warning system
- 5AL Dynamic Safety
- 5AS Driving Assistant
- 6WA Black panel display, full

ZIC Interior comfort package
- 465 Split-folding rear seats
- 493 Extended storage
- 5DC Head restraints, rear and folding

ZMS M Sport Plus package
- 21C 19" M Double-spoke style 442M alloy
- wheels Bicolour Orbit Grey metallic
- 2NH M Sport braking system
- 420 Sun protection glass
- 552 BMW Icon adaptive LED headlights
- 5AC High-beam Assistant
- 688 Loudspeaker system - harman/kardon surround sound

ZNP Media package - BMW Professional
- 609 Navigation system Professional
- 6AK BMW Online Services
- 6AM Real Time Traffic Information
- 6AN Information Plus
- 6AP Remote Services

248 Steering wheel heating 
2TB Sport automatic transmission 
2VF Adaptive M Sport suspension 
2VL Variable sport steering 
322 Comfort Access 
403 Electric Glass Sunroof 
415 Sunblind - rear windscreen, electric 
417 Sunblinds - rear side windows 
459 Elec Fr Seats + Driver Memory 
481 Sport seats, front 
488 Lumbar support, driver and front pass. 
494 Seat heating, front 
496 Seat heating, rear 
4AE Armrest, front with sliding adjustment 
4GA Ash Grain w/ Metal Inlay wood interior trim w/ Pearl Chrome finishers
502 Headlight wash 
5A1 LED foglights, front 
5DF Active Cruise Control with "Stop and Go" function 
5DL Surround-view 
610 Head-up Display 
6NS Enhanced Bluetooth telephone with USB & Voice Control
710 M Steering Wheel 
715 M aerodynamic bodystyling 
760 Exterior trim, High-gloss Shadowline 
775 Headlining, Anthracite 
8TH Speed limit display 
XT1 Leather instrument panel - BMW Ind

I'll be ordering the M-Performance aerodynamic kit and have it installed soon after I take delivery of the car. This includes the front splitter, rear diffuser & spoiler, side sills, and black kidney grills. I'll also be ordering the the M-Performance mats, purely because I like the look of these!

I was able to get an exceptional deal with a particular Watfordian sales representative (whom I, and others, highly recommend). Delivery is being pushed back slightly because of all of the individual options I have selected but I'm hoping to get the car by late September or early October.

I'll post any updates for anyone who is interested in this thread.

And now the wait begins...

[Nick the Greek]

Your delivery is pushed back, because he's focusing on mine

Will be very interested to hear what this brand new six cylinder is like.

Excellent choice.

We can laugh at diesel drivers together

[pdk42]

Take the VSS off - most of the journos hate it!

Otherwise it looks a superb spec. Very jealous!! I particularly wish mine had the leather dash.

[Mr Enigma]

Originally Posted by pdk42

Take the VSS off - most of the journos hate it!

Otherwise it looks a superb spec. Very jealous!! I particularly wish mine had the leather dash.

I think the VSS will be fine. I did a lot of reading and it seems like the journos aren't really with it. I guess it's a gamble but I'll let you know how it works out! Our US counterparts have the VSS on the LCI and have no issues with it.

Thanks. High quality of interior was a must for me as that's where I will be spending my time when I drive the thing.

[BC4J]

Great spec, congrats! I have the same exterior and interior colour and leather options, they are fab. Now the wait for it...

[Apl440i or 335d?]

Nice.

U bloody show off!

[John435D]

I'm so jealous, I want a petrol too

Lovely spec

[Mr Enigma]

Originally Posted by Nick the Greek

Your delivery is pushed back, because he's focusing on mine

Will be very interested to hear what this brand new six cylinder is like.

Excellent choice.

We can laugh at diesel drivers together

Haha. He was excellent. I'm glad you all recommended him to me. He has pulled out all the stops and has gone far beyond any salesperson I have previously met.

In contrast the local dealer was telling me how I would be lucky to even get a small discount on the car and the new LCI will be sold at the recommended price. I told him I can use a online broker to get a good deal so he should be at least willing to match that. Local salesperson was still staking his claim to not reducing the price saying that a BMW dealer would not reduce the price and they operate differently from any brokers. I then mentioned that a dealer (Mr Watford) is willing to beat the online broker by a good margin... Suddenly he changed his tune and was willing to match the quote. But to be honest I wouldn't go with him after that because he was originally trying to sell me at sticker price with no negotiation. I'm not giving my money to someone who isn't going to play ball.

Excuse the essay!

Countdown has started. When is your expected delivery mate?

[Mr Enigma]

Originally Posted by BC4J

Great spec, congrats! I have the same exterior and interior colour and leather options, they are fab. Now the wait for it...

Have you got the car? Would be nice to get some pictures of what to expect...

[roshambo]

Congrats on the deal Look forward to seeing pics of the interior and the eventual exterior with the MP kit.

P.S. No MP exhaust? Value for money IMO. Especially for 5 years!

[dubdemand]

Very nice spec! I also have my 330d due end of September and I don't have any individual options so I'm not sure what that really means for you or I - similar delivery times yet you have been warned of a potential delay. My expected delivery is week 40 if that helps.

I envy your options list - I thought I had a lot of toys but you've put me to shame

[Mr Enigma]

Originally Posted by roshambo

Congrats on the deal Look forward to seeing pics of the interior and the eventual exterior with the MP kit.

P.S. No MP exhaust? Value for money IMO. Especially for 5 years!

I wanted the MP exhaust but unfortunately there isn't one yet for the 340i... Things may change in the next few weeks. Who knows!

[abc123]

Sent you a PM, Mr Enigma...

[Mr Enigma]

Originally Posted by dubdemand

Very nice spec! I also have my 330d due end of September and I don't have any individual options so I'm not sure what that really means for you or I - similar delivery times yet you have been warned of a potential delay. My expected delivery is week 40 if that helps.

I envy your options list - I thought I had a lot of toys but you've put me to shame

The original delivery date was actually earlier than September end. So it's been pushed out a few weeks. I expect early Oct/late Sept. Delivery week 43 for me so looks like I'll get mine a little after you...

[Nick the Greek]

Originally Posted by John435D

I'm so jealous, I want a petrol too

Lovely spec

[ajfoggy]

Very nice indeed!

[dopper99]

Will be a cracking car!

I agree that I'd leave VSS on and ignore the journo's. They said they didnt like the pre-LCI VSS either and I think its great. What'da they know!

[HighlandPete]

Originally Posted by dopper99

Will be a cracking car!

I agree that I'd leave VSS on and ignore the journo's. They said they didnt like the pre-LCI VSS either and I think its great. What'da they know!

Does appear to be anomalies with the latest reviews with VSS fitted. Not sure all the journo's get what it does and how it works, let alone cope with getting in cars with and without it (one after the other) and adjust their mind-set.

IMO, users are the best judges with something like VSS.

But that is the same for choosing models, or we'd all be in 320d ED models, on recommendation of the mags.

I'd be in a F11 520d SE if I listened to the motor mag' opinions, the 535i doesn't get a look in in the reviews. Typically viewed as an irrelevant model for the UK and marked down as a result.

"Pinch of salt" comes to mind.

HighlandPete

[magic77]

Cracking spec, the new engine will be interesting to get a comparison

[HighlandPete]

Originally Posted by Mr Enigma

I finally put my order through for a new 340i last week. I appreciate all your input on the options I was contemplating. I ended up ticking off most options on the car as I intend to keep it for 5+ year. ...

And now the wait begins...

That is going to be one special example, hope the wait passes quickly.

HighlandPete

[leon1984]

VSS is brilliant, makes a car feel much more agile due to the rack quickening.. Journo's opinion worth as much as chocolate T pot.

[DarrenL_007]

Wow! What a spec

Congratulations on getting the deal you wanted