340i on order! Alpine White/Dakota Red/M Sport/Track Handling *UPDATED - DELIVERED!*

metallicpea · 05-04-2016, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mtx450

Okay, so I was kidding. The car is leaving TODAY for the dealership.

I'm going to start putting some life back into this thread. It was on a hiatus while the car was held prisoner at the VPC getting the fuel tank replaced.

More updates to come tomorrow!

Congrats on the progress. I have been watching this thread and feeling your pain with you. Glad to see it coming to an end, or better yet, a beginning.

mtx450 · 05-04-2016, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by metallicpea

Congrats on the progress. I have been watching this thread and feeling your pain with you. Glad to see it coming to an end, or better yet, a beginning.

Thank you so much for your support, haha.

My CA just called, and I'm picking it up at 4pm! I guess they are expediting it.

mtx450 · 05-04-2016, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by XRAVE

Looks great! Did you get final confirmation on why it was delayed so long?

Fuel tank replacement (discussed in other thread).

Such a pain in the ass, but hopefully it's worth it!

Big Nodge · 05-04-2016, 01:37 PM

Noooiccee. Post up those pics.

I was going to push my delivery up until tomorrow, but turns out the truck broke down! As usual, my dealership was pretty clueless but BMW NA was able to have the port call the driver and get me an ETA. So I should still be able to get it Friday.

drexplode · 05-04-2016, 06:05 PM

Congrats D!!! So happy for you brotha - she finally arrived safe and sound. Enjoy the first drive and cold start

mtx450 · 05-04-2016, 07:49 PM

UPDATE:

Car is fucking amazing. Will be driving for the next 12 hours. Will report more tomorrow.

:-)

daren · 05-04-2016, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mtx450

UPDATE:

Car is fucking amazing. Will be driving for the next 12 hours. Will report more tomorrow.

:-)

mtx450 · 05-05-2016, 01:32 AM

Whew, already put 200 miles on. Car drives like a dream. Still need to get used to everything, but I can say that the car is very compliant and not bumpy even with the 19's. Here are some pics! More to come tomorrow.

bri1042 · 05-05-2016, 05:44 AM

I backed off on the 19's when I did the build that I didn't actually buy (and is still at the CA VPC, btw) because I was worried about the ride being too bumpy. I have been massively surprised at how NOT-bumpy it is with the 19's on the car I actually bought.

Your ride is GORGEOUS. So happy for you!

Big Nodge · 05-05-2016, 07:14 AM

She's a beauty. How you liking the MPE?

mtx450 · 05-05-2016, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by bri1042

I backed off on the 19's when I did the build that I didn't actually buy (and is still at the CA VPC, btw) because I was worried about the ride being too bumpy. I have been massively surprised at how NOT-bumpy it is with the 19's on the car I actually bought.

Your ride is GORGEOUS. So happy for you!

Dude, totally in the same boat! Almost backed out on the 19's. It's SO not bumpy at all. Almost as comfy as my Honda Accord daily. Okay, not really.

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Originally Posted by Big Nodge

She's a beauty. How you liking the MPE?

Love the MPE so far. It's quiet when you need it to be, and really wakes up when you put your foot in it. Although, I am trying to hard to keep it under 4k (as per the strict break in procedure). Not sure if I can last til 1200 miles!!

Big Nodge · 05-05-2016, 01:42 PM

Nice, nice. Just found out I'm taking delivery tomorrow. Psyched, but dreading the break-in!

bri1042 · 05-05-2016, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Nodge

Nice, nice. Just found out I'm taking delivery tomorrow. Psyched, but dreading the break-in!

I've gotten used to the new car now and the desire to start pushing it is very strong. I'll be a good boy...I'll be a good boy...eeek.

daren · 05-05-2016, 08:17 PM

You all will have to let me know if you'd do anything different as you get some miles on your new rides. This is what I have spec'd but I could still make changes since my order STILL hasn't entered production (hopefully next week).

Model Code 163Q 340i Sedan
Color B45 Estoril Blue Metallic
Upholstery KCSW Black SensaTec
Options ZMP M Sport Package
337 M Sport Package
2PP† 18" star-spoke 400M wheels w / all-season tires
2VF† Adaptive M Suspension
481 Sport seats
4FT† Brushed Aluminum trim with Black high-gloss accent
710 M steering wheel
715 Aerodynamic kit
760 Shadowline exterior trim
494 Heated front seats
5A1 LED Fog Lights
ZN6 Standard Instrument Cluster
ZTM Tier 2
Accessories Z06 Black Kidney Grilles

I suspect you're all going to be pretty happy though!

miked07 · 05-05-2016, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mtx450

Quote:

Originally Posted by bri1042

I backed off on the 19's when I did the build that I didn't actually buy (and is still at the CA VPC, btw) because I was worried about the ride being too bumpy. I have been massively surprised at how NOT-bumpy it is with the 19's on the car I actually bought.

Your ride is GORGEOUS. So happy for you!

Dude, totally in the same boat! Almost backed out on the 19's. It's SO not bumpy at all. Almost as comfy as my Honda Accord daily. Okay, not really.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Nodge

She's a beauty. How you liking the MPE?

Love the MPE so far. It's quiet when you need it to be, and really wakes up when you put your foot in it. Although, I am trying to hard to keep it under 4k (as per the strict break in procedure). Not sure if I can last til 1200 miles!!

The whole break in thing didn't work so well for me. 0-60 full down 4.4 sec with m lap timer

cncmastr · 05-06-2016, 05:05 AM

Car looks great! Congrats! Makes the waiting seem worth it right?

mtx450 · 05-06-2016, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by cncmastr

Car looks great! Congrats! Makes the waiting seem worth it right?

The wait was definitely worth it in the end. My sales manager wound up having BMWNA take more money off the car at a corporate level, which made the deal even sweeter.

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Originally Posted by bri1042

I've gotten used to the new car now and the desire to start pushing it is very strong. I'll be a good boy...I'll be a good boy...eeek.

Dude, that's the hardest part of driving this car right now. 4k is literally where it wants to start doing fun things!

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Originally Posted by Big Nodge

Nice, nice. Just found out I'm taking delivery tomorrow. Psyched, but dreading the break-in!

Good luck!!

mtx450 · 05-06-2016, 08:08 AM

Drove to Montauk Point yesterday! Already at almost 500 miles.

mtx450 · 05-06-2016, 08:09 AM

Here is the pic trying to show the contrast of the Coral Red with the Ash Grain wood trim.

metallicpea · 05-06-2016, 09:51 AM

I love Montauk. Been there many times. My Aunt used to live there.

That ash trim really is super nice. I am getting the fineline anthricite wood, but would have ordered the ash if it were available.

Glad you're enjoying it.

bri1042 · 05-06-2016, 10:31 AM

That's pretty. I lost my Ash wood with the car switch. I'm liking the Anthracite enough, but I did really want the Ash.

dKNIGHT83 · 05-06-2016, 10:08 PM

Really happy for you mtx that you finally got your ride!! Enjoy every miles in it!!

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Big Nodge Lieutenant 383 Rep 584 Posts Drives: 340xi 6MT Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	Noooiccee. Post up those pics. I was going to push my delivery up until tomorrow, but turns out the truck broke down! As usual, my dealership was pretty clueless but BMW NA was able to have the port call the driver and get me an ETA. So I should still be able to get it Friday. Last edited by Big Nodge; 05-04-2016 at 02:51 PM..
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drexplode Brigadier General 1785 Rep 3,066 Posts Drives: G26 i4x Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Walled Lake Michigan iTrader: (17)	Congrats D!!! So happy for you brotha - she finally arrived safe and sound. Enjoy the first drive and cold start
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mtx450 Lieutenant 169 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Whew, already put 200 miles on. Car drives like a dream. Still need to get used to everything, but I can say that the car is very compliant and not bumpy even with the 19's. Here are some pics! More to come tomorrow.
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bri1042 Brigadier General 5937 Rep 3,291 Posts Drives: 2021 IOMG M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	I backed off on the 19's when I did the build that I didn't actually buy (and is still at the CA VPC, btw) because I was worried about the ride being too bumpy. I have been massively surprised at how NOT-bumpy it is with the 19's on the car I actually bought. Your ride is GORGEOUS. So happy for you!
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Big Nodge Lieutenant 383 Rep 584 Posts Drives: 340xi 6MT Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	She's a beauty. How you liking the MPE?
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daren Private 14 Rep 65 Posts Drives: EBII F30 340i M sport Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	You all will have to let me know if you'd do anything different as you get some miles on your new rides. This is what I have spec'd but I could still make changes since my order STILL hasn't entered production (hopefully next week). Model Code 163Q 340i Sedan Color B45 Estoril Blue Metallic Upholstery KCSW Black SensaTec Options ZMP M Sport Package 337 M Sport Package 2PP† 18" star-spoke 400M wheels w / all-season tires 2VF† Adaptive M Suspension 481 Sport seats 4FT† Brushed Aluminum trim with Black high-gloss accent 710 M steering wheel 715 Aerodynamic kit 760 Shadowline exterior trim 494 Heated front seats 5A1 LED Fog Lights ZN6 Standard Instrument Cluster ZTM Tier 2 Accessories Z06 Black Kidney Grilles I suspect you're all going to be pretty happy though!
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