New 428 Grand Coupe (to me)

louielouie · 09-21-2018, 07:01 PM

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I'm a little delayed in responding but work and jet lag are taking their toll!

Here are a few photos of my car receiving its first of many baths. I bought a foam cannon to make the wash more efficient.

It has been a real blast to drive.

Congrats!

Depending on your pressure washer, you may want to consider changing the foam cannon orifice from the standard 1.25mm to 1.1mm to produce a thicker foam.

bmwx3805 · 09-23-2018, 02:33 AM

I currently have a 2019 430i GC. I have it through the plant ten lease program. And even though I don't own this one I can tell you out of my e46,e84 and f25 I have owned. this has been my favorite car to drive! The looks are just so sexy ! I love the look of the big fat rear of this thing

StephenInLA · 09-23-2018, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by maku

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You are right and I usually wash in the morning before the sun is up too high. I'm careful about my car wash technique (2 buckets, grit guard, etc.). The paint on my Miata still looks nearly brand new, except for the poor front end that had taken the beating of road debris!

Can't wait to do a full poly sealant (in the garage) in the next week or two.

I also use the method of washing the car "on two buckets"

Washing and drying from the outside of the car, it takes me about 3 hours.

It is simply safer to wash the car in the shade or on a cloudy day / evening.
Will you get rid of these (ugly) orange flares?

Will probably leave the orange. Doesn't bother me. At least not yet

DarkStarBimmer · 09-24-2018, 10:16 AM

So, how much do you love it?

i love that color! It will never get old making the walk towards it to get in.

N26Ghost · 09-24-2018, 12:10 PM

Congratulations! Though color is highly subjective, I find EBII to be the best available color on most of BMW's lineup. There is just something magical about the blend of blue and metallic in that particular shade that really brings out the creases in the body work. The inline-4 is really a gem of an engine with widely positive reliability. Glad to hear that you were able to find a loaded model, it really makes a difference in the ownership experience. My girl has literally everything except DA+ and I couldn't be happier with all of the comfort, convenience and performance improvements the myriad packages lend to the platform. Welcome to forum. Looking forward to seeing what improvements pique your interest and how the car takes shape with time.

StephenInLA · 09-24-2018, 04:46 PM

I am completely delighted with the car. The color is exactly what I wanted. I had a copper red Miata before this and enjoy having a colorful car. The equipment packages definitely add to the already premium feel, so I'm glad I went with this model.

The only thing that is making me crazy is the instability of the iPhone connection to iDrive. If I can get that stable....

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bmwx3805 Lieutenant 305 Rep 409 Posts Drives: 14 cruze diesel and 2019 430I Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	I currently have a 2019 430i GC. I have it through the plant ten lease program. And even though I don't own this one I can tell you out of my e46,e84 and f25 I have owned. this has been my favorite car to drive! The looks are just so sexy ! I love the look of the big fat rear of this thing Attached Images
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DarkStarBimmer Colonol Forbin 208 Rep 338 Posts Drives: 17' BSM 330i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Phoenix, Arizona iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 330i [0.00]	So, how much do you love it? i love that color! It will never get old making the walk towards it to get in.
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N26Ghost Lieutenant 497 Rep 537 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 328i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Elk Grove, CA iTrader: (0)	Congratulations! Though color is highly subjective, I find EBII to be the best available color on most of BMW's lineup. There is just something magical about the blend of blue and metallic in that particular shade that really brings out the creases in the body work. The inline-4 is really a gem of an engine with widely positive reliability. Glad to hear that you were able to find a loaded model, it really makes a difference in the ownership experience. My girl has literally everything except DA+ and I couldn't be happier with all of the comfort, convenience and performance improvements the myriad packages lend to the platform. Welcome to forum. Looking forward to seeing what improvements pique your interest and how the car takes shape with time. __________________ '14 F30 328i M Sport // FBO // bm3 Stage 2+ DME Tune // Stage 1 TCU Tune // Apex EC-7s on Conti DWS06+s // 1 of 6 ever made of this spec (3C13 US-SULEV German-built //
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StephenInLA New Member 24 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 428i Grand Coupe Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I am completely delighted with the car. The color is exactly what I wanted. I had a copper red Miata before this and enjoy having a colorful car. The equipment packages definitely add to the already premium feel, so I'm glad I went with this model. The only thing that is making me crazy is the instability of the iPhone connection to iDrive. If I can get that stable....
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