03-28-2017, 06:47 PM | #1 |
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monkiboy's 340 build thread
hi folks. through the years i've found having a build thread helpful but have never started them from the very beginning. so, this is my attempt at a more diligent effort with photography and video updates.
i ordered a 2017 340i xdrive in march, 2017 and i'll keep track of progress here of delivery as well as i've found it helpful in curbing the anticipation reading about others dates and trying to estimate my own. 03.10 ordered vehicle 03.12 went into production, VIN provided and production number 03.27 finished production 03.28 transported to port of exit and waiting on shipping assignment 04.05 vessel assigned and shipped aboard "tamerlane" 04.17 estimated arrival @ VPC in Baltimore, actual 04.18 04.30 estimated arrival @ dealership here are the details of my order: 2017 340i xDrive Black Dakota Leather with Dark Oyster highlight Estoril Blue Metallic exterior 19" style 442 M Orbit Grey wheels Packages: Cold Weather Package Driving Assistance Package Lighting Package M Sport Package Technology Package Track Handling Package Options: BMW M Performance Power and Sound Kit (MPPSK) Carbon Fiber Tips for MPPSK Side and Top View Cameras Black Kidney Grilles for my own reference: Money Factor: 0.00071 / 1.70% (base .0014 - corp - MSDs) RV: 62% (march 2017) Last edited by monkiboy; 04-19-2017 at 03:23 PM.. |
03-28-2017, 06:55 PM | #2 |
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modifications i'm currently looking at:
437m OEM wheels 235/35 & 275/30 continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 or MPSS tires BimmerTech power trunk retrofit BimmerTech idrive remote coding dyno and tune by tuningtechFS gloss black side mirror covers a front lip of some kind possible a rear diffuser if i can find one that looks right ind painted reflectors xpel/suntek paint protection opticoat or similar ceramic coating Last edited by monkiboy; 03-28-2017 at 10:05 PM.. |
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03-28-2017, 08:43 PM | #3 |
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Congrats on the order, it's gonna be one hell of a car.
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the power trunk likely won't happen but still looking into it. the wheels and tires i plan to buy immediately so upon receipt i can swap the 442M and tires out, saving them for lease return or interim use in an emergency or something have something to swap to. i don't want to have to think about purchasing a used runflat setup for return and the 437M setup if i buy at a good deal can likely break even selling back. the dyno/tune is a huge value add and i'm sure i can find some way to negotiate cheap/free labor or some sort of discount. everything else is just about finding good deals or partnership arrangements or sponsorship or beta testing opportunities to make resell profitable or breaking even at end of lease. |
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03-28-2017, 09:36 PM | #7 |
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i forgot to mention, i'm coming from an 08 subaru wrx that had ten of thousands put into it by some of the best of best in the industry as a daily driver mostly with autox and track events sprinkled in. i know i don't want to go into the deep end of modding like that last build but definitely want to make this one my own in a much MUCH more subdued way.
this is nadia - she's actually for sale too! if you know anyone interested i'm happy to offer a $400 commission to the person who provides a buyer. |
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03-28-2017, 10:45 PM | #8 |
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Welcome! Nice to see another local. Love your WRX build, I remember going through your thread on Nasioc (I sold my 2013 WRX hatch to get into my F30).
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03-28-2017, 10:53 PM | #9 |
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no way - that's awesome! you're the fourth local member to come from a subie into a bmw that i've met in my short stint here. thanks for posting up!
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03-29-2017, 01:15 PM | #10 |
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[QUOTE=monkiboy[/QUOTE]
Monkiboy, Do you know what Vessel you are on? I'm on wisdom Ace. we had similar production dates
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03-29-2017, 01:24 PM | #11 |
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not yet! they told me i should call back tomorrow to see if the car has been allocated to a ship and they could tell me. last i heard they were still waiting to hear what ship it would be on. that's cool that we might be shipmates for ease of tracking! you had a germany build?
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It left Durban SA March 7th. So 6 week Boat time
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03-29-2017, 02:22 PM | #13 |
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oh so maybe they will meet up in germany. mine has a model code of 173Z - germany build. holy moly that is a long time waiting. i am hoping it will be less than 4 weeks for mine to dealer. what did you order?
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Initially I was told it could sit at the port for up to a week, then it takes on avg 10-14 days to ship across the Atlantic, but general consensus on the board here seems to be 2-3 weeks on the water for German builds. I'm hoping this is just a fluke but have been in close contact w/ the dealer to make sure everything was still good.
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03-29-2017, 08:14 PM | #17 |
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I just ordered a $63,340MSRP 340ix build myself. It's in production with anticipated end of April delivery.
Mind if I ask what your MSRP and payment is? |
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not at all. updated figures below. MSRP for my build is $65,420.00 capital cost: $57,827.00, 11.6% discount monthly payment before MSDs: $599 monthly payment after MSDs: $548 |
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However, it was built as I wanted...and I used the delay to get the price down more...so I would wait for what you wanted. But I can see now why no hurry to get mods. |
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