05-19-2012, 03:43 PM | #1 |
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It's alive. So is the 8AT...
Today, I received delightful news that my 328i is alive and is embarking on its long journey from Germany to the UK, to greet me on 8th June
I'm really excited now!! In fact, I was so excited, I built my car again on BMW UK's Configurator and found that the virtual pictures of the 3 Series had been updated! So I've attached those below, along with the vehicle tracker screenshot my sales guy sent me earlier from his computer to illustrate his good news! Unfortunatly, us UK consumers cannot track our vehicles like you guys in the US can. But firstly, I have a question regarding the 8AT (Automatic Transmission). I have the Sport Automatic but it shouldn't make a difference whether it is Standard or Sport for this question: I have heard that the automatic transmission learns your driving style and adapts to suit it, but what exactly does it change and do differently? I assume this only applies for "D" and maybe "DS" but it can't do anymore in "M" can it? Surely not! ^^ Created a dedicated thread for this as I'm not getting any answers here. http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=694128 Oh, and one more question whilst I remember about the High Beam Assitant; How do I activate it? Or is it always on when I push the indicator stalk away to turn them on or must I have the headlight switch in the auto position? I'm just after a bit of clarity about the system and where it would and wouldn't work. Okay, here are the pics! And here is the optional spec if you're interested... BMW 328i Luxury N20 Glacier Silver 18" 398 light alloys mixed tyres Black Dakota Leather with Exclusive stitching Fine-wood trim Fineline anthracite Interior comfort package Extended storage Head restraints, rear and folding Split-folding rear seats Visibility package Adaptive Headlights Headlight Wash High-beam Assistant Xenon Headlights Media package - BMW Professional Multimedia Black panel display, full BMW Assist BMW Assist online portal Enhanced Bluetooth functionality incl. BMW Assist with USB audio interface Navigation-system Professional Mobile application preparation Telephone USB audio interface Loudspeaker system - Harman/Kardon surround sound Ext. mirrors - folding, auto dimming Windscreen with grey shade band Sun protection glass Seat heating, front Seat heating, rear Sports seats, front Reversing Assist camera (thrown in free as part of lease deal) Front & Rear PDC (Standard equipment) Sport Automatic Transmission
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They certainly are, but I am going to be sad to lose my fabulous 330d It's just the best! What are you getting on yours? I've kept meaning to stalk you to find out more about your car but keep forgetting to do so . I don't understand your signature haha apart from 20d and 397 (which I assume are the alloys). Oh, and as you might have already seen on other threads, I love the 20d so much I wonder why I didn't just order that!! I was staggered when I test drove a 320d Sport Line Sport Auto!
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05-20-2012, 03:50 AM | #3 |
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Congrats. Very clean looking. Nice set of alloys, something different.
You get mixed tyres on them you say? Like 225F and 255R just like the 19"401s? |
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I have 18" on my E90 too but forget what the name/code of them are. I did think of sticking with the standard Luxury 18" ones but they would be a bugger to clean (especially being high mileage) and were 225 all around. I wanted to be sure I can transmit the power to the road and believe it add's to the comfort as it will go over small imperfections/potholes in the road - especially as it rides on its sidewalls being RFT.
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I ordered in early March and the pick up date was originally 26th May (and my 330d is reclaimed by the lease company on the 28th) but in April they said it was going to be delayed to the 16th June because of a world wide shortage of the N20 engine. But at the start of May, they emailed saying that the delay is now not as bad and you can have it on the 6th June so I'm happy at that. AND NOW IT'S ALIVE!! : Ahh nice! You've got the important and great options on yours! Should be brill. I love those 397's - such a great looking alloy with that two tone colour - mmmmm . The 20d's USP is definitely the compromise of both performance and efficiency but also the simple fact that it is the best 2.0L TDI unit on the market. Like I say, I was simply blown away by it. It's improved so much too since I last drove the 177hp unit in an E60 LCI (5 Series facelifted). I used to own an E60 520d 163hp and that was good, but the N47 now is simply amazing. Actually, what colour is yours? And when do you get it? You should post some configurator shots of yours - the Sport Line is a great looking thing!
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