[munch520]

Good morning all,

Psyched to join, I've been reading for a few weeks here and the forum has really helped me in my purchase.

Ordered a 2014 328i M Sport on 5/16 and it's currently sitting in 112 status


Model description: 328i
Market: USA
Type: 3C13
E-Code: F30
Chassis: Limousine
Steering: links
Doors: 4
Engine: N26 - 2,00l (180kW)
Drive: Heckantrieb
Transmission: automatisch
Body Color: Alpinweiss 3 (300)
Upholstery: Sensatec 1/schwarz (KCSW)
Production date: 02.06.2014
Assembled in: München

Options

S1CAA Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S2NHA M Sport brakes
S2PEA 400M
S2TBA Sport automatic transmission
S2VBA Tyre pressure control (TPC)
S319A Integrated universal remote control
P337A M Sports package
S3AGA Reversing camera
S3DZA Delete extra external lettering
S423A Floor mats, velours
S430A Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
S431A Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S459A Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
S465A Through-loading system
S481A Sports seat
S493A Storage compartment package
S494A Seat heating driver/passenger
S4DXA Accent moldings, blue metallic matt
S4MRA Interior strips, aluminum hexagon
S508A Park Distance Control (PDC)
S521A Rain sensor
S522A Xenon Light
S524A Adaptive Headlights
S534A Automatic air conditioning
S563A Light package
S575A Supplementary 12V sockets
S688A HARMAN/KARDON SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM
S693A Preparation BMW satellite radio
S697A Area-Code 1 for DVD
S6ACA Intelligent emergency call
S6AEA TeleServices
S6NHA Hands-free with USB interface
S6VBA CCC allocation
S704A M Sports suspension
S710A M leather steering wheel
S715A M Aerodynamics package
S760A High gloss shadow line
S775A Headlining anthracite
S840A High speed synchronization

$46,300 MSRP, haggled down to almost 8% off ($42,700)

Started driving with a 2003 GTI 20th Anniversary, then got a 2002 Audi TT (which ended up getting a big turbo, watermeth, etc.) and have a had a Wrangler ever since. So I'm PSYCHED to be back in a German car with great mileage and boost from the factory.

Plans include 8.5" rear factory rims (square setup) and winter tires this October and staggered Apex wheels (using stock staggered tires for time being) next spring. Some exhaust work maybe as well.

I'll update with pics when I get the car, hopefully by July 4. This amazing summer weather is really making me antsy.

[AtlantaDude]

Congrats!

[rjpeaks]

congrats - post up some pics when you get her

[Agamemnon]

Welcome! There is a lot of good info on this forum. And good people as well as a few trolls. LOL

[paulbrenneman]

Congrats man, that's a very smartly optioned out 328! Great price too!

[mike@x-ph.com]

Congrats!!

[munch520]

Thanks guys. Just so this thread isn't so boring, here's a pic of the TT I mentioned, along with my 328 build (still waiting on a production date, they tell me 'early June'). Not gonna try to hide the fact I love white exteriors

[munch520]

Originally Posted by Agamemnon

Welcome! There is a lot of good info on this forum. And good people as well as a few trolls. LOL

Haha I was used to that on VWVortex back when I was active there. Currently on a few gun forums and it's the same story. The info is invaluable though, I'm happy to wade through the crap to get to it!

Originally Posted by paulbrenneman

Congrats man, that's a very smartly optioned out 328! Great price too!

Thanks! I was torn with Nav, moonroof, and a few other comforts but I feel like I put together a car that fit my preferences.

[ADM]

Originally Posted by munch520

Thanks guys. Just so this thread isn't so boring, here's a pic of the TT I mentioned, along with my 328 build (still waiting on a production date, they tell me 'early June'). Not gonna try to hide the fact I love white exteriors

NICE!!!
Enjoy and Welcome!

[munch520]

Thanks!

I know it's early but I'm debating wheel options in my head… Let me know what you guys think of this, since BMW wouldn't let me order a square set up even though 400Ms in 8.5" clears the M brakes

-car comes with 18 x 8.5 front and 19 x 9.5 rear. To square it up for winter I was thinking of ordering two of the OEM refurb 18 x 8.5 and running Pirelli's or Bridgestone's for winter
-come spring I will still have the like new 8.5 and 9.5 wide staggered tires that came with the car... Planning on ordering a set of rims to fit those. I know most guys do 19s but in my experience 18s are easier to find tires for, ride better, and are cheaper than 19s. And they make the brakes look bigger lol.
-thinking APEX EC-7 Wheels (Anthracite, 18"x8.5" ET35 Front, 18"x9.5" ET43 Rear) would look nice

[ji99lypuff]

That is a great build...if i could do it over again and have the ability to build my own car instead of picking one off the lot, your options would be the exact way i would have optioned it. In the 5 months of owning the car i have yet to use the navigation even once except to have the map on just to put something on the screen. Same goes for the moonroof..but i do regret not having a car with the xenon lights, the halogens on the f30 is utter garbage. I say you made a great decision on giving up those options in lieu of things like m sport brakes and driver assistance package

[munch520]

Originally Posted by ji99lypuff

That is a great build...if i could do it over again and have the ability to build my own car instead of picking one off the lot, your options would be the exact way i would have optioned it. In the 5 months of owning the car i have yet to use the navigation even once except to have the map on just to put something on the screen. Same goes for the moonroof..but i do regret not having a car with the xenon lights, the halogens on the f30 is utter garbage. I say you made a great decision on giving up those options in lieu of things like m sport brakes and driver assistance package

I can't lie, I did want the bigger screen. But I literally drive 5.5 miles (one way) to work. And we take the wife's Acadia for road trips. So needless to say I don't need the nav. Thankfully those 5.5 miles are country/suburban twisties...so I'll put the other options to good use

It is nice to have and look at though, we've got some BMWs in the family and I've borrowed an M3, X5, 135, 335 over the past couple years and I like to have it. The traffic feature is awesome, but in the end it just didn't make the cut.

[335i_4D]

Congrats, and welcome to the forum.
The only thing I'd have added up is the NAV, since it's a must for me.
And the only option I envy is the M brakes, but should add later, even if it's mostly cosmetic.

As for color, I do also prefer tones to colors, but I go in the darker spectrum (as you can see below).

I do have a question on one of your post:
Are you sure about this ?

Originally Posted by munch520

-car comes with 18 x 8.5 front and 19 x 9.5 rear.

[ejfp83]

Nice build !! I took delivery July 1st of last year so I kind of know what your going through lol . Enjoy it !!

[munch520]

Originally Posted by 335i_4D

I do have a question on one of your post:
Are you sure about this ?

I got the summer staggered option, my understanding is that it comes with
Staggered F: 225/45-18 R: 255/40-18
Summer performance tires
Increased top speed limiter

[munch520]

Originally Posted by ejfp83

Nice build !! I took delivery July 1st of last year so I kind of know what your going through lol . Enjoy it !!

Thanks! Thankfully ordered 5/16 and production started ready (today). Quick process so far

[AppStoreMoney]

Great option choices and color combo. It will look a lot like mine:

[munch520]

Beautiful! Looks pretty much the same, except the nav?

Currently negotiating with dealer on installing M Performance suspension prior to my pickup of the car. Would be nice to have that out of the way.

[335i_4D]

Yes, so your wheels are 18" front and rear, with 8" wide wheels front and 8.5" wide in the back.

You just had typos with 18x8.5F and 19x9.5R

Still, nicely optioned.

[munch520]

Originally Posted by 335i_4D

Yes, so your wheels are 18" front and rear, with 8" wide wheels front and 8.5" wide in the back.

You just had typos with 18x8.5F and 19x9.5R

Still, nicely optioned.

Perfect thanks for the correction!

[AppStoreMoney]

Originally Posted by munch520

Beautiful! Looks pretty much the same, except the nav?

Currently negotiating with dealer on installing M Performance suspension prior to my pickup of the car. Would be nice to have that out of the way.

I have the nav, but I don't have the m breaks or the black kidney grills.

[munch520]

Bringing this back from the dead - picked her up last week! Completely overwhelmed by this car, very impressive on all fronts. MPE was installed yesterday, super easy...don't pay anyone to do it. 35% tint is going on today, will be putting white reflectors on tomorrow, and hopefully getting MPS installed by this weekend. Also, debadged the car, I've always done it and it looks so much cleaner that way IMO.

Here's a crappy cell phone vid of the MPE:

On the showroom floor:


First wash:


Teaching my boy (19 mos) how to wash the car. He's not bad with the hose!



Love the brakes, they got a nice bedding on the way home from the dealership (they were smokin!):


Interior shot:


Exhaust install yesterday: