440i GC Ordered!!

Quantox · 01-19-2019, 02:46 AM

Great spec. , you'll really enjoy it when you get it. In the 5th month with mine and it makes me smile just to look at it, let alone drive it.

Cheers

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TodmordenLad · 01-19-2019, 03:07 AM

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Sounds fantastic that Danny. Congratulations, March will take some time!

Thanks Chris

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So a Friday afternoon build then. I hope Klaus and Gunter are not heading to the pub for lunch!

Don't say that

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Just wait until you sit in it, door still ajar and hit the start button...
I still smile each time I do it, even now nearly 8 months in..

I can't wait for this after 7 years driving diesels

The low down shunt of the diesels is not there which does require you to relearn your driving habits a bit, but that is soon forgotten once you get into the mid range and above.

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Lovely car, lovely colour, enjoy!!
I drove big turbo diesels for 20 years before getting my 440i with MPPSK. Last one I had was a 330d with MPPK. Yes, you'll miss the low down grunt from a standstill but the mid range and beyond is simply awesome. The B58 feels a lot faster in the mid range and beyond and the time it takes to get to the NSL and beyond when on the move will give you goosebumps. Happy days

DannyT331 · 01-19-2019, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Quantox

Great spec. , you'll really enjoy it when you get it. In the 5th month with mine and it makes me smile just to look at it, let alone drive it.

Cheers

Q

Glad you’re still enjoying yours

the days are dragging until mine arrives!

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+1
Lovely car, lovely colour, enjoy!!
I drove big turbo diesels for 20 years before getting my 440i with MPPSK. Last one I had was a 330d with MPPK. Yes, you'll miss the low down grunt from a standstill but the mid range and beyond is simply awesome. The B58 feels a lot faster in the mid range and beyond and the time it takes to get to the NSL and beyond when on the move will give you goosebumps. Happy days

Can’t wait to experience the full range of the engine but got to get through the long running in process first

DannyT331 · 01-19-2019, 05:19 AM

Now in the paint shop

Quantox · 01-19-2019, 06:07 AM

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Now in the paint shop

It'll probably be at the dealers within 2 weeks. Can you really wait until 1st March? I know I would but I'm just teasing!

Cheers

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DannyT331 · 01-19-2019, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Quantox

It'll probably be at the dealers within 2 weeks. Can you really wait until 1st March? I know I would but I'm just teasing!

Cheers

Q

It’s going to be tough but my company car doesn’t go back until 21st Feb so I might as well wait until 1st March.

Sipaul9 · 01-19-2019, 12:49 PM

Class, congrats. I picked mine up on NYE and still running it in. Just in a dilemma over the wheels now!

DannyT331 · 01-22-2019, 03:05 AM

Now at 5500 - Assembly Complete

JustChris · 01-22-2019, 12:50 PM

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Now at 5500 - Assembly Complete

Great news!

simnew · 01-24-2019, 01:00 PM

Also as the car ages slightly, the exhaust note improves. Admittedly mine doesn't have the particulate filter but it actually sounds better now after nearly 9 months than it did when new.

DannyT331 · 01-24-2019, 01:45 PM

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Also as the car ages slightly, the exhaust note improves. Admittedly mine doesn't have the particulate filter but it actually sounds better now after nearly 9 months than it did when new.

Excellent

something to look forward to after the run is period is over!

It’s stuck at “Released to Carrier” at the moment.

blueislander · 01-25-2019, 03:31 AM

Is the run in period 1200 or 1000 miles? I'm at 910

MashinBenzin · 01-25-2019, 04:32 AM

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Is the run in period 1200 or 1000 miles? I'm at 910

Used to be 1200, I guess that hasn't changed. @teaston posted a pic of his new beast crossing the 1200 threshold recently. Although that one does sip from the devil's pump.

otee10 · 01-25-2019, 08:51 AM

That colour and leather combination is going to make it special.

Lovely choice!

DannyT331 · 01-25-2019, 10:03 AM

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That colour and leather combination is going to make it special.

Lovely choice!

Thanks mate

they need to hurry up and get it on the boat

DannyT331 · 02-04-2019, 09:57 AM

Now at sea

My dealer is based in the West Midlands. Does anyone know whether it will go into Southampton or Immingham?

willjames · 02-04-2019, 11:22 AM

Nice one and nice spec...well done that man

Grant_7 · 02-05-2019, 03:17 AM

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Now at sea

My dealer is based in the West Midlands. Does anyone know whether it will go into Southampton or Immingham?

Southampton would be my guess.

DannyT331 · 02-05-2019, 04:01 AM

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Southampton would be my guess.

Thanks

looks to be that way. The Arabian Breeze left Cuxhaven for Southampton yesterday.

It must be a rowing boat......going very slowly

DannyT331 · 02-11-2019, 09:47 AM

And it has landed at the dealership

goodbyalfa · 02-11-2019, 10:23 AM

Get yourself over there immediately for a quick deek...
You would have to chain me down....

DannyT331 · 02-11-2019, 10:24 AM

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Get yourself over there immediately for a quick deek...
You would have to chain me down....

I'm in two minds......do I take a look now or wait for another couple of weeks because I've already waited this long

01-19-2019, 02:46 AM	#23
Quantox Captain 309 Rep 649 Posts Drives: 440iGC, CQ, Ivory White, MPPSK Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Keswick iTrader: (0)	Great spec. , you'll really enjoy it when you get it. In the 5th month with mine and it makes me smile just to look at it, let alone drive it. Cheers Q __________________ 2018 440i Gran Coupe, MPPSK, Champagne Quartz, Ivory White, Adaptive Susp., Sunroof, Active Security, CA and a few other bits.
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02-11-2019, 10:23 AM	#43
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