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      08-13-2013, 08:45 AM   #1
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New to forum and loving my most recent BMW purchase

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to say Hi and thank you all for the wealth of information the forum has and can say it was very much appreciated when deciding on the new F30 330D. Unfortunately the budget wouldn't stretch to everything I would have liked, but very very happy with the options I did choose. Spec is as follows:

Alpine White.
Brushed Aluminium Trim with high black gloss finisher
Pro Nav,
HK
Xenon's
Blue M Sport Brakes
Sun Protection Glass
Heated Seats
Electric Seats
Split folding Seats + Head rests (can't believe I had to pay for this but has already come in handy)
Advanced Parking Pack (This was for the missus!!)
M- Performance Exterior options.

As everyone has mentioned the performance is unbelievable and I'm averaging just over 40MPG for the first 2000 mile. It’s the weekends that let me down, can't help but use all that power :-). During the week going to work is where I save the fuel for the weekend. Best I've received for a 30 mile journey to work was 61.5 MPG stuck a in eco pro going up the motor way at 60mph with buses and all sorts passing me!!!

I can only concur with what everybody has said about the F30 330D's so please see photos below. I know the M-performance parts aren't for everybody but when I saw them in the flesh I just knew I had to get them (hence the budget getting smashed)!!! Will try and get some better photos soon.
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      08-13-2013, 08:53 AM   #2
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Does look good in white, Enjoy!
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      08-13-2013, 08:57 AM   #3
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V nice! Said it before and I'll say it again... What. A. Car!

looks good with the bodykit and those uber-wheels
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      08-13-2013, 12:50 PM   #4
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Hi.
Im new here too. What are the performance exterior parts? Are they different to the M SPorts package listed on the Configurator and what is the cost please?
cheers
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      08-13-2013, 12:51 PM   #5
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The car looks great BTW. and I love those wheels
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      08-13-2013, 01:15 PM   #6
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that looks cool...
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      08-13-2013, 02:18 PM   #7
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Cheers for your comments guys.

Bmwski - the performance parts aren't on the configurator they are a dealer fitted (or self fitted) accessories. The options I choose were:

20" 405 alloys
Front splitter
Rear spoiler
Rear diffuser
Side sills
Black front grills

Total was just over £4k + vat which included the labour. This is where most of the budget went!!!
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      08-13-2013, 02:24 PM   #8
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Bloody hell! Might leave that one out then..no wonder it stands out from the rest
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      08-13-2013, 03:34 PM   #9
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      08-13-2013, 03:43 PM   #10
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      08-13-2013, 06:05 PM   #11
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Wow.......awesome
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      08-13-2013, 07:05 PM   #12
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Looks really great! I am getting a 320d 'reallocation car' (that someone had for 2 months basically) with M Sport in Alpine White and was planning on adding the same M Performance accessories that you have done.

Unfortunately I can't get these wheels as my company car package only covers 'like for like' tyre replacement (even though I offered to pay any excess for more expensive tyres vs cost for 18" but they refused) so I have to keep the 18" M Sport Stock wheels on it - definitely won't look as good as with these wheels though (and sadly I'm also missing Sun Protection Glass) but hoping it still looks good.... my other option is whether to paint the wheels black. BMW offer either matt or gloss - not sure what would look better as the M Performance Aero kit parts are all matt black so would matt be better or would gloss offer a nicer contrast? Or just keep them as stock with no paint? Curious to get peoples opinions

Also Malinio would you mind posting a picture from the back showing the diffuser which comes with the 330d as although I only have the 320d (which will be a little tough coming from a 330d currently) I was planning on adding the M Performance Exhaust finishers so will probably have the same diffuser as yours (as the standard M Performance Aero Kit comes with something else eg. for 335i or 320i). I'm also considering possibly getting the M Performance Power Kit to help smooth the transition to 320d - any other opinions from people who have done this already and whether they think it is worth it or not? I heard the new 8 speed Sport Auto is much better than the old 6 speed so curious to try it first without the kit to see how it drives before ordering.

Also have you got any of the M Performance Interior options? I was considering some but started getting too expensive and thought if I just got one item in carbon fibre it might look a little out of place (I really like the auto gearstick cover they do)? I am planning on getting the M Performance floor mats though. Was also worried about possibly splashing or spilling something onto the alcantara dash that came with it at some point over the next 3-4 years and then I would be really annoyed!

Congrats on your car though - really like it!
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      08-14-2013, 12:28 AM   #13
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Great looking car and great spec too!
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      08-14-2013, 07:25 AM   #14
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Cheers oli_100785, please see below pictures of rear diffuser.

Re the wheels I'm not sure what would look best. I was never a lover of dark wheels until I saw the 405's and have to say that they do hide the brake dust quite well!!

Didn't go for any interior options as the budget run out!!! But to be honest the only ones I may consider for the future would be the mats and maybe the pedal upgrades as I'm not a lover on the carbon fibre look, but each to their own. also see below a pic of the interior.
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      08-14-2013, 07:44 AM   #15
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Nice looking car, I wanted AW for my 335d but M5 is AW. Ended up with mineral grey.
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      08-14-2013, 08:13 AM   #16
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Just seen your thread, it looks great. I originally ordered the x drive but was worried about the ride height but as you say I don't think I should have been too concerned.
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      08-14-2013, 10:34 AM   #17
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Malinio - thanks so much for uploading the rear diffuser pics (hoping mine is the same!) and for your comments, much appreciated. I'm getting excited now

Each to their own but in my opinion the M Performance accessories look so much better on Alpine White than any other colour in my opinion - in fact I don't think I would bother if I didn't have it in white!

Out of interest I noticed the artwork for your music - does that come without Enhanced Bluetooth or did you spec that? I have Media Pack Professional (or Navigation Professional whatever it's called) so hoping I get all of that too. Still a bit confused why they don't have an adapter for the iPhone 5 yet!
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      08-14-2013, 11:36 AM   #18
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............... Still a bit confused why they don't have an adapter for the iPhone 5 yet!
They do part number 84.21-2 338 568-01
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      08-14-2013, 12:28 PM   #19
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Very Very nice enjoy.
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beautiful....congrats
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      08-14-2013, 01:18 PM   #21
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I don't have enhanced BT but the pro nav just reads my ipod classic art work via the y cable. Typically I only use the classic ipod but I recently got the iphone 5 so instead of getting a new cable I just brought an adapter off ebay for £2.49 and it works fine. see photos off setup.
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      08-14-2013, 04:38 PM   #22
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Nice bit of Hed Kandi playing there...Like your style Malinio
Lovely car and thanks for write up.
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