New F31 330d (Pics)

DaveH28 · 11-06-2013, 08:31 AM

Picked my new car up about 2 weeks ago, only just chance to post some pics.

Spec is:-
Alpine White,
Coral Red,
Prof Media,
Auto dimming folding mirrors,
Piano black trim,
Heated Front Seats,
19's
Rear privacy glass,

I didnt have much choice on the spec / colour etc as this was the last built one available and had to be registered before end of Sept to get 'the' deal....it was a very good deal!!

I would have liked the m sport plus pack for the HK audio and Xenons (angel eyes) and wouldnt have necessarily chosen the colour option.....however, I am more than happy with White / Red combo, it looks amazing in real life and may have been a mistake to order anything else for me.

Drivewise:- Love it, so smooth, and I have no problem with the suspension setup being passive, it is far from crashy, but is firm enough for great handling (was in a new Audi A3 saloon sline the other day and that was a hard suspension!!)

Professional media was a must, this makes a great drivers car into as much car as anyone could ever want.

rich1068 · 11-06-2013, 08:37 AM

Looks splendid!

ELD70 · 11-06-2013, 08:39 AM

The red leather does brighten the cabin up, lovely motor

paulf · 11-06-2013, 08:41 AM

Alpine white and coral red and a winning combo.. Looks great!

DaveA · 11-06-2013, 08:51 AM

Thanks for sharing..

I've gone for the Piano Black trim with Pearl Chrome finisher combo in the car that I have just ordered and, looking at these pictures, I'm glad that I did.. Very smart..

ps - I have that song on my iPhone also..

Wo-Wo · 11-06-2013, 09:21 AM

Very nice, I had contemplated changing to these colours but my GTi was white so went for a change.

rich1068 · 11-06-2013, 10:06 AM

Be careful with that Piano Black though. Scratches like a scratchy thing.

335dJa · 11-06-2013, 10:07 AM

Tasty

DaveH28 · 11-06-2013, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich1068

Be careful with that Piano Black though. Scratches like a scratchy thing.

Yeh, Don't I know it, its not so bad on the dash but the center console can pic up scratches very easy.

If i had specced myself I probably would have gone for the brushed aluminium, but this looks really well against the red leather and am very happy....just have to look after it

RichardM · 11-06-2013, 04:43 PM

It does look great. It would have been ruined though if you had switched the ignition on with those DRL's

Captain Cow Pat · 11-07-2013, 01:52 AM

Looks lovely.

DaveH28 · 11-07-2013, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichardM

It does look great. It would have been ruined though if you had switched the ignition on with those DRL's

haha, yep, might have to photoshop it!!

matx1982 · 11-07-2013, 03:28 AM

Glad to see you chose the best colour combination :P

I may be a little biased mind!

Are you planning any modifications? Front grilles changed to black would be a good start.

Mat

F30AM · 11-07-2013, 04:21 AM

Congratulations.
Sensibly specced.
Coral Red leather is the business IMO. I just love my seats.

DaveH28 · 11-07-2013, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlepyro

Glad to see you chose the best colour combination :P

I may be a little biased mind!

Are you planning any modifications? Front grilles changed to black would be a good start.

Mat

Cheers Mat,
After I did the deal, I searched alpine white with red leather and all the pics of yours came up....at that point I knew I wouldn't be disappointed.

On the mods, tbh I really like the chrome, I would like the slats chrome like the old one...perhaps I'm a bit boring

If there was a cheap way of putting proper xenons and drls on I would....but I know that won't be cheap!!
I think audio is where I might do something - I do like my music, but we'll see, looking at getting winters first, so finance dictates.

Cheers

RichardJ · 11-07-2013, 05:13 PM

I've got the piano black trim. Looks great and no scratches as yet! Good choice with the red leather

dopper99 · 11-07-2013, 06:47 PM

That looks fantastic.

The only minor gripe I have with your pics is that the steering wheel is not straight!! Just me being a bit OCD....

d4springer · 11-08-2013, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dopper99

That looks fantastic.

The only minor gripe I have with your pics is that the steering wheel is not straight!! Just me being a bit OCD....

And the carpet needs a hoover!

Great looking car, the piano black especially looks nice. I went for black seats in my AW, the safe option, but would have happily gone for red, maybe next time round.

DaveH28 · 11-08-2013, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by d4springer

And the carpet needs a hoover!

Great looking car, the piano black especially looks nice. I went for black seats in my AW, the safe option, but would have happily gone for red, maybe next time round.

haha, yes it does. Damn conifer molting next to my drive!!

If it wasnt a car that was ready made, I probably wouldnt have gone red leather or black trim, but I am really glad the decision was out of my hands.
The black and chrome really suits the car.

Cheers Guys

11-06-2013, 08:31 AM	#1
DaveH28 Captain 287 Rep 643 Posts Drives: f31 335d estoril blue Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Littleborough, Gt. Manc iTrader: (0)	New F31 330d (Pics) Picked my new car up about 2 weeks ago, only just chance to post some pics. Spec is:- Alpine White, Coral Red, Prof Media, Auto dimming folding mirrors, Piano black trim, Heated Front Seats, 19's Rear privacy glass, I didnt have much choice on the spec / colour etc as this was the last built one available and had to be registered before end of Sept to get 'the' deal....it was a very good deal!! I would have liked the m sport plus pack for the HK audio and Xenons (angel eyes) and wouldnt have necessarily chosen the colour option.....however, I am more than happy with White / Red combo, it looks amazing in real life and may have been a mistake to order anything else for me. Drivewise:- Love it, so smooth, and I have no problem with the suspension setup being passive, it is far from crashy, but is firm enough for great handling (was in a new Audi A3 saloon sline the other day and that was a hard suspension!!) Professional media was a must, this makes a great drivers car into as much car as anyone could ever want. Last edited by DaveH28; 11-06-2013 at 03:34 PM.. Reason: Missed option
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paulf Lieutenant 55 Rep 414 Posts Drives: 330e M Sport 2020 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ashby de la Zouch iTrader: (0)	Alpine white and coral red and a winning combo.. Looks great! __________________ Driving - 330e M Sport 2020 Previous - 2017 F32 420d M Sport, 2014 F30 330d M Sport, 2011 E90 320d Efficient Dynamics
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DaveA Brigadier General 1874 Rep 3,432 Posts Drives: BMW M135i xDrive Join Date: May 2013 Location: Teesside iTrader: (0)	Thanks for sharing.. I've gone for the Piano Black trim with Pearl Chrome finisher combo in the car that I have just ordered and, looking at these pictures, I'm glad that I did.. Very smart.. ps - I have that song on my iPhone also..
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F30AM Major General 706 Rep 5,021 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport sDrive Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Congratulations. Sensibly specced. Coral Red leather is the business IMO. I just love my seats. __________________ Previous: Superman 330d sDrive M Sport + Toys Present: Red Tornado Golf 7R 5 Dr, DSG + Toys
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dopper99 Lieutenant General 3528 Rep 11,291 Posts Drives: Golf R Mk8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	That looks fantastic. The only minor gripe I have with your pics is that the steering wheel is not straight!! Just me being a bit OCD....
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