Luxury 335i GT is on its way !

allachie9 · 11-11-2015, 11:13 AM

Thanks,
The dealership I use in Inverness (45 miles away), is currently moving to brand new purpose built premises. Mine will be one of the first hand overs in the new showroom.
They have a new dedicated, indoor, hand over place, and as a keen amateur photographer, I've already made arrangements to take my gear with me.
Hopefully I'll get some decent, sparklingly clean shots.

rapid64k · 11-11-2015, 11:25 AM

Let us know what freebee they throw in.

I was asked if I wanted anything from the BMW shop or let the sales girl surprise me!

So she surprised me with a BMW M-Sport umbrella.

allachie9 · 11-15-2015, 04:24 AM

Handover has been put back by a couple of days.
Originally I had arranged to pick up the car on Tuesday, but I have now agreed with the dealer to put it back until Friday.
The dealership is currently moving into new purpose built premises in Inverness and a couple of problems have arisen with the move, so they asked if we could make it Friday.
Actually Friday suits me better anyway.
I'll get some pics posted when I get it.

rapid64k · 11-15-2015, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by allachie9

Handover has been put back by a couple of days.
Originally I had arranged to pick up the car on Tuesday, but I have now agreed with the dealer to put it back until Friday.
The dealership is currently moving into new purpose built premises in Inverness and a couple of problems have arisen with the move, so they asked if we could make it Friday.
Actually Friday suits me better anyway.
I'll get some pics posted when I get it.

they had better double your freebee

It is understandable. A plush brand new surrounding will only add to the ambiance of the hand over of your new vehicle

allachie9 · 11-20-2015, 10:41 AM

OK, picked up my new 335i Luxury GT this morning.
The weather was awful, around 3 degrees and snow showers. So here's a couple of pictures taken quickly in the handover bay, too many bright lights and reflections.
I'll get some more, outdoor shots when the weather improves.

BMW 335i GT_1

BMW 335i GT

rapid64k · 11-20-2015, 03:39 PM

Outstanding..looks amazing.

Billfitz · 11-20-2015, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rapid64k

Outstanding..looks amazing.

But it's a HATCHBACK!!!

Are the grille slats chrome? It appears so. I'd rather mine were. I'm not a fan of all things being black.

rapid64k · 11-20-2015, 04:16 PM

I may try a luxury next....you never know.

pablobaq · 11-21-2015, 01:04 PM

great pics as always allan! congrats on the GT!

allachie9 · 11-21-2015, 01:20 PM

Thanks Bill, Pablo and Rapid.
Yes Bill, the grill slats are chrome. I think all the chrome trim, which comes with the Luxury, really stands out on this colour. The chrome looked good with Midnight Blue, but I think even more so with Mineral Grey.
Even the surround view cameras and the mudflaps all blend in nicely with this colour.
In my opinion of course

EstorilBlueBob · 11-21-2015, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by allachie9

OK, picked up my new 335i Luxury GT this morning.
The weather was awful, around 3 degrees and snow showers. So here's a couple of pictures taken quickly in the handover bay, too many bright lights and reflections.
I'll get some more, outdoor shots when the weather improves.

BMW 335i GT_1

BMW 335i GT

Looks well in the mineral grey

rapid64k · 11-21-2015, 04:06 PM

Yeah pure quality.

tores · 11-23-2015, 02:07 AM

Congratulations. Good looking GT, I like the color. It is also a color that is quite easy to maintain, big plus to my opinion. After two grey cars (Space grey E91 and Mineral grey F31) my wife refused to have one more

Therfore silver this time

allachie9 · 11-23-2015, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by tores

Congratulations. Good looking GT, I like the color. It is also a color that is quite easy to maintain, big plus to my opinion. After two grey cars (Space grey E91 and Mineral grey F31) my wife refused to have one more

Therfore silver this time

Thanks tores, that's what I was hoping to hear !
I loved the Midnight blue of my previous GT, but it was a devil to keep clean.
I'm hoping this one will be much easier, especially after having it detailed and Gtechniq CS Black treated in a couple of weeks time.

Billfitz · 11-23-2015, 06:59 AM

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I loved the Midnight blue of my previous GT, but it was a devil to keep clean.

I had that issue until I started using Menzerna Power Lock.
https://www.menzerna.com/automotive/...te-protection/

It still collects dust, but the dust wipes off with a microfiber towel. So do water spots after it rains. Mud rinses off without using soap. Best of all is when you apply it the rub out takes virtually no effort. I rub it out with paper towels, exposing a clean surface as soon as they load up with residue.

allachie9 · 11-23-2015, 08:25 AM

That sounds like good stuff Bill.

Crashnbrn5 · 11-23-2015, 03:17 PM

Looks Great, congrats. I have MG over CR which is sportier as opposed to the clean luxury yours speaks

Zirenz2006 · 11-25-2015, 05:26 PM

Congrats....looks great!

rapid64k · 11-30-2015, 05:41 PM

Hi allachie9,

Still waiting for some more shots including the interior.

RJGBMW · 12-14-2015, 08:20 AM

Never heard of Menzerna, but sound interesting. Where did you get it and what is the cost? Sounds too good to be true!

Billfitz · 12-14-2015, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by RJGBMW

Never heard of Menzerna, but sound interesting. Where did you get it and what is the cost? Sounds too good to be true!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o07_s00

I just went out in a light drizzle, just driving at 60MPH beaded up the water and blew the car dry. It's like having a teflon car.

11-11-2015, 11:13 AM	#23
allachie9 Grumpy Old Man 1334 Rep 1,306 Posts Drives: G30 520i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: North East Scotland iTrader: (0)	Thanks, The dealership I use in Inverness (45 miles away), is currently moving to brand new purpose built premises. Mine will be one of the first hand overs in the new showroom. They have a new dedicated, indoor, hand over place, and as a keen amateur photographer, I've already made arrangements to take my gear with me. Hopefully I'll get some decent, sparklingly clean shots. __________________ Alan
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11-11-2015, 11:25 AM	#24
rapid64k Captain 284 Rep 964 Posts Drives: GT 330D M Sport Plus Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Bucks iTrader: (0)	Let us know what freebee they throw in. I was asked if I wanted anything from the BMW shop or let the sales girl surprise me! So she surprised me with a BMW M-Sport umbrella. __________________ E46, F30 lastest F34 GT 330D M-Sport Plus
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11-15-2015, 04:24 AM	#25
allachie9 Grumpy Old Man 1334 Rep 1,306 Posts Drives: G30 520i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: North East Scotland iTrader: (0)	Handover has been put back by a couple of days. Originally I had arranged to pick up the car on Tuesday, but I have now agreed with the dealer to put it back until Friday. The dealership is currently moving into new purpose built premises in Inverness and a couple of problems have arisen with the move, so they asked if we could make it Friday. Actually Friday suits me better anyway. I'll get some pics posted when I get it. __________________ Alan
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11-20-2015, 10:41 AM	#27
allachie9 Grumpy Old Man 1334 Rep 1,306 Posts Drives: G30 520i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: North East Scotland iTrader: (0)	OK, picked up my new 335i Luxury GT this morning. The weather was awful, around 3 degrees and snow showers. So here's a couple of pictures taken quickly in the handover bay, too many bright lights and reflections. I'll get some more, outdoor shots when the weather improves. BMW 335i GT_1 BMW 335i GT __________________ Alan
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11-20-2015, 03:39 PM	#28
rapid64k Captain 284 Rep 964 Posts Drives: GT 330D M Sport Plus Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Bucks iTrader: (0)	Outstanding..looks amazing. __________________ E46, F30 lastest F34 GT 330D M-Sport Plus
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rapid64k Captain 284 Rep 964 Posts Drives: GT 330D M Sport Plus Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Bucks iTrader: (0)	I may try a luxury next....you never know. __________________ E46, F30 lastest F34 GT 330D M-Sport Plus
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11-21-2015, 01:04 PM	#31
pablobaq Private First Class 23 Rep 103 Posts Drives: F34 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: USA FL iTrader: (0)	great pics as always allan! congrats on the GT!
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11-21-2015, 01:20 PM	#32
allachie9 Grumpy Old Man 1334 Rep 1,306 Posts Drives: G30 520i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: North East Scotland iTrader: (0)	Thanks Bill, Pablo and Rapid. Yes Bill, the grill slats are chrome. I think all the chrome trim, which comes with the Luxury, really stands out on this colour. The chrome looked good with Midnight Blue, but I think even more so with Mineral Grey. Even the surround view cameras and the mudflaps all blend in nicely with this colour. In my opinion of course __________________ Alan
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11-21-2015, 04:06 PM	#34
rapid64k Captain 284 Rep 964 Posts Drives: GT 330D M Sport Plus Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Bucks iTrader: (0)	Yeah pure quality. __________________ E46, F30 lastest F34 GT 330D M-Sport Plus
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11-23-2015, 02:07 AM	#35
tores Private 37 Rep 71 Posts Drives: F 34 M sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Congratulations. Good looking GT, I like the color. It is also a color that is quite easy to maintain, big plus to my opinion. After two grey cars (Space grey E91 and Mineral grey F31) my wife refused to have one more Therfore silver this time __________________ 2015 320 Xd GT F34 M Sport 2012 320 d F31 M Sport 2009 318 d E91 M Sport
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11-23-2015, 08:25 AM	#38
allachie9 Grumpy Old Man 1334 Rep 1,306 Posts Drives: G30 520i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: North East Scotland iTrader: (0)	That sounds like good stuff Bill. __________________ Alan
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11-23-2015, 03:17 PM	#39
Crashnbrn5 Banned 506 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 2016 335i GT M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (0)	Looks Great, congrats. I have MG over CR which is sportier as opposed to the clean luxury yours speaks
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11-25-2015, 05:26 PM	#40
Zirenz2006 Brigadier General 1535 Rep 4,555 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Comp IOMG Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US - NE iTrader: (0)	Congrats....looks great! __________________ Current: 2021 ///M3 Competition Isle of Man Green Ordered: 2024 ///M2 Zandvoort Blue Past: 2018 X3 ///M40i \| 2012 *328i* \| 2009 *335i* \| 2007 *335i Coupe* \| 2005 *545i* \| 2001 *325i*
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11-30-2015, 05:41 PM	#41
rapid64k Captain 284 Rep 964 Posts Drives: GT 330D M Sport Plus Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Bucks iTrader: (0)	Hi allachie9, Still waiting for some more shots including the interior. __________________ E46, F30 lastest F34 GT 330D M-Sport Plus
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12-14-2015, 08:20 AM	#42
RJGBMW Private 10 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 2015 335ix GT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Never heard of Menzerna, but sound interesting. Where did you get it and what is the cost? Sounds too good to be true!
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