My new 430d gran coupe

Stefantomas · 07-18-2015, 06:56 AM

Had this for a month now just got round to posting some pics.
M sport 430d gran couple
Sapphire black
Red leather with leather dash
M sport plus
Reverse camera
Heated wheel
Reversing cam
Hud

The 3l d engine is superb. Previously had a 525d m sport which was good but not this good

Nick the Greek · 07-18-2015, 07:03 AM

One of the best looking cars BMW make.

Tengocity · 07-18-2015, 07:05 AM

For once I agree with Nick... one of the best looking cars on the road that doesn't cost a ridiculous amount of money!

How do you find it for noise and refinement compared to your old 5 series?

Nick the Greek · 07-18-2015, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

For once I agree with Nick... one of the best looking cars on the road that doesn't cost a ridiculous amount of money!

How do you find it for noise and refinement compared to your old 5 series?

Aha.

We've found your next car....

jusdorange · 07-18-2015, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick the Greek

One of the best looking cars BMW make.

I think the lines are ruined by making it a 4 door

But then if you need back doors ...

Tengocity · 07-18-2015, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick the Greek

Aha.

We've found your next car....

I'm likely to got for a plug in hybrid next time, and if that's in a GC then I'd be very pleased, but I think it's more likely to be in a F30, or the next gen 5 series.

Stefantomas · 07-18-2015, 08:09 AM

The road noise is worse than the 5 series but this could be the tyres as they are p zero vs bridgestone on the 5

Drek · 07-18-2015, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick the Greek

One of the best looking cars BMW make.

+1

Apl440i or 335d? · 07-18-2015, 09:48 AM

Very lovely indeed.

In my eyes, this is the best f3x and the best engine. Just tell me it's not an x drive....

JustChris · 07-18-2015, 09:51 AM

Nice.

Bricktrix · 07-18-2015, 10:50 AM

Lovely

I've had mine a month now and love it even more than I did on the test drive.
Kinda wish I'd gone for the 30d, just for the extra thump into seat but still not sure I could justify the fuel cost difference over 18k a year.
I know if I drove one now, I'd say hell to it, but I'm still loving the 20d for the mpg its giving me. I also like the balance of the vehicle with the 4 pot.
I'm presuming you may still be in the same mode as I am at this stage, i.e. doesnt matter if you've had the day from hell, stuck in traffic for 3 hours on way home from work, get back into garage, sit there and think "where can I blat it to now?" and take it back out!
I've done 3.5k in 4 weeks in this, due to that reason, just cant stop taking it back out! Not good for my agreed annual mileage figures, need to calm it down!

teaston · 07-18-2015, 11:43 AM

Very nice! Especially without red on the dash!

Ice Man · 07-18-2015, 01:24 PM

Nice thanks for the pic's I pick mine up Wednesday , tick tock

Loving the CR with leather dash wish I could have got SWMBO to sign off on the red but she was having none of it, wishing I had gone with the leather dash now though!

DarrenL_007 · 07-18-2015, 02:11 PM

Looks stunning!

I picked up my 430d GC a few days ago and will post pictures as soon as I can pull myself out of the drivers seat whilst there is still daylight to take some pictures.

teaston · 07-18-2015, 02:17 PM

Does anyone know if the leather dash adds anything to the GMFV?

roshambo · 07-18-2015, 02:19 PM

Love seeing F36's on the forum. The fact that i dont see many on the road is compensated by this forum!

Ice Man · 07-18-2015, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Does anyone know if the leather dash adds anything to the GMFV?

Doubt it not many options do

teaston · 07-18-2015, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Ice Man

Doubt it not many options do

Still at about £15pm it is tempting!

Richtw · 07-20-2015, 08:36 AM

Merino with full leather dash is nice

teaston · 07-20-2015, 09:30 AM

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Merino with full leather dash is nice

It is very nice, but then it ought to be considering the price!

Watsey · 07-20-2015, 09:50 AM

I recently had a 420D GC on 19s, courtesy car, and it had the worst ride I've ever experienced even in comfort mode.

Hope yours is a lot better resolved. Maybe the extra weight of the 30D up front helps settle things.

Richtw · 07-20-2015, 09:53 AM

I've got a 428 on Adaptive with ACS springs and the ride is superb

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Tengocity General 8567 Rep 19,982 Posts Drives: 911, Cayenne Turbo, Disco 4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland iTrader: (0)	For once I agree with Nick... one of the best looking cars on the road that doesn't cost a ridiculous amount of money! How do you find it for noise and refinement compared to your old 5 series? __________________ Current: Porsche 911 991 C4S, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Land Rover Discovery 4. Gone...G01 X3 M40i, Cayman S 987, F31 340i, Cayman GT4, F82 M4 CP, Lotus Exige V6, G20 330e, F30 330e, Boxster S 987, F31 335d, Mini Cooper SD, E89 Z4, E90 330d 320d, E60 520d, E46 330d 320d, MX5s, E30 325i
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Stefantomas Private 18 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 430d gran coupe Join Date: May 2015 Location: Chester iTrader: (0)	The road noise is worse than the 5 series but this could be the tyres as they are p zero vs bridgestone on the 5
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Apl440i or 335d? Colonel 480 Rep 2,324 Posts Drives: F30 335D Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Walton on Thames iTrader: (1)	Very lovely indeed. In my eyes, this is the best f3x and the best engine. Just tell me it's not an x drive.... __________________ E46 Coupe 320d M Sport Gone. E92 320d M Sport Gone. F30 335d M Sport Gone.
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Bricktrix Captain 402 Rep 659 Posts Drives: Audi RS5 Sportback Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Staffs iTrader: (0)	Lovely I've had mine a month now and love it even more than I did on the test drive. Kinda wish I'd gone for the 30d, just for the extra thump into seat but still not sure I could justify the fuel cost difference over 18k a year. I know if I drove one now, I'd say hell to it, but I'm still loving the 20d for the mpg its giving me. I also like the balance of the vehicle with the 4 pot. I'm presuming you may still be in the same mode as I am at this stage, i.e. doesnt matter if you've had the day from hell, stuck in traffic for 3 hours on way home from work, get back into garage, sit there and think "where can I blat it to now?" and take it back out! I've done 3.5k in 4 weeks in this, due to that reason, just cant stop taking it back out! Not good for my agreed annual mileage figures, need to calm it down! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ Previous BMW's owned in last 30 years: E30 C2 2.3 Alpina, E30 325i (multiples), E30 M3, E36 M3 x2, last one owned for 9 years. 11 years out, got an F36 4GC then Merc AMG C43 Coupe. Now Audi RS5 Sportback.
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Ice Man Captain 325 Rep 737 Posts Drives: F36 435i M-Sport Join Date: May 2015 Location: BSE iTrader: (0)	Nice thanks for the pic's I pick mine up Wednesday , tick tock Loving the CR with leather dash wish I could have got SWMBO to sign off on the red but she was having none of it, wishing I had gone with the leather dash now though!
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DarrenL_007 Lieutenant 209 Rep 542 Posts Drives: F36 430d xDrive M Sport GC Join Date: May 2015 Location: West Midlands iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW 430d xDriv ... [0.00]	Looks stunning! I picked up my 430d GC a few days ago and will post pictures as soon as I can pull myself out of the drivers seat whilst there is still daylight to take some pictures. __________________ 440i GC M Sport : Arrived 25th May 2018 Mineral Grey / Ivory White Dakota Leather / Reversing Camera / Folding/Auto Dipping Mirrors / Park Assist / Sun Protection Glass / Electric Glass Sunroof / Heated Steering Wheel / Icon Adaptive LED Headlights / 19" 704M Alloys / Digital Cockpit / Head-up Display / Wifi Hotspot / Driving Assistant / Speed Limit Display / Harmon Kardon Loudspeakers / High-Beam Assist / Enhanced Bluetooth - Wireless Charging / Online Entertainment / M Sport Brakes / Comfort Access / Extended Storage
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Richtw Private First Class 56 Rep 185 Posts Drives: AMG C43 Join Date: May 2015 Location: South iTrader: (0)	Merino with full leather dash is nice Attached Images
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