Just picked up a Metallic Grey in Modern Trim

brad0 · 02-19-2012, 10:02 PM

Hey guys, just wanted to drop a line and let y'all know I picked up a Metallic Grey in Modern trim.

It has the ungainly front bumper part which I hope to remove and fwiw it true that the new leather smell is muted (I'll zaino it tomorrow).
I'm downgrading from an Audi A7 (long story) and the interior is not as nice as the A7 (as expected), but the tech is much better (LOVE mog and BMW apps).

Cant wait to post more here and enjoy the car (already put 500 miles on it today

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Redcapote · 02-19-2012, 10:15 PM

Congrats. I would be very interested in hearing about the downfall of your A7 when you have a moment.

matt_435xi · 02-19-2012, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by brad0

Hey guys, just wanted to drop a line and let y'all know I picked up a Metallic Grey in Modern trim.

It has the ungainly front bumper part which I hope to remove and fwiw it true that the new leather smell is muted (I'll zaino it tomorrow).

ugh I knew it?!?!?!?!

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=650749

svache · 02-20-2012, 02:53 AM

Congrats on the new car! =D

brad0 · 02-21-2012, 10:53 AM

ugh, just realized that the front license plate holder on the car I picked up won't come off. I thought it was just bolted on, but apparently you have to take off the entire bumper to take it out.

You guys getting your cars made after 01/15 are lucky, they'll be a bunch of us (under a 100 I'm guessing) who'll be stuck with the front license plate holder. My car was probably made in Nov/Dec.

Cant wait for BMW to send me a survey so that I can give them hell for this monstrosity.

E90Fleet · 02-21-2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by brad0

You guys getting your cars made after 01/15 are lucky, they'll be a bunch of us (under a 100 I'm guessing) who'll be stuck with the front license plate holder. My car was probably made in Nov/Dec.

Many many more than that

brad0 · 02-21-2012, 09:10 PM

Here are some pics of the new car

CE750Jockey · 02-21-2012, 09:15 PM

Looks great. Those are the Xenons, right?

90degreeman · 02-21-2012, 09:33 PM

335i or 328i? Looks gorgeous.

brad0 · 02-21-2012, 09:59 PM

Yeah those are Xenon's. Its a 328i. Pretty much got every option possible except for Parking Assistant.

brad0 · 02-21-2012, 09:59 PM

I'll probably get the F80 (M3 sedan) next year but this is fun for now.

bl@ster · 02-21-2012, 10:44 PM

Noice. Awesome ride. Congrats.

henrikk · 02-22-2012, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by brad0

Yeah those are Xenon's. Its a 328i. Pretty much got every option possible except for Parking Assistant.

Did you get Active Blind Spot detection and lane departure warning? The picture(s) above seem to suggest not.

How do you like these two options?

- Henrik

brad0 · 02-22-2012, 09:05 AM

Yeah you're right, it's missing those 2 options as well. I had blind spot detection on the A7 and never really thought it was that useful. Driving in traffic those lights are always going off to the point where you start ignoring them eventually.

henrikk · 02-22-2012, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by brad0

Yeah you're right, it's missing those 2 options as well. I had blind spot detection on the A7 and never really thought it was that useful. Driving in traffic those lights are always going off to the point where you start ignoring them eventually.

Thanks. My current config does not include the drivers assistance and parking assistance options. I have yet to find anyone who is a "strong" positive on these.

Now my only issue is the ZPS (sound) package. I cannot decide. The reason is not money (well not totally), but that is for another thread.

7or8 · 02-22-2012, 09:33 AM

Getting the Driver's Assistance package deletes the storage cubby on the bottom of the dash to the left of the driver. That's the reason I'm not even considering it. The storage cubby is more useful to me over the long run..

jzcrna · 02-22-2012, 11:52 AM

I love the modern line. The interior is fantastic!

The only thing that bothered me with the modern line is the lack of sport auto transmission.

Rdx · 02-22-2012, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by brad0

Yeah those are Xenon's. Its a 328i. Pretty much got every option possible except for Parking Assistant.

Do you have ambient light in the doors? I'm searching for a picture of ambient light in the F30 :P

PrinceBarin · 02-22-2012, 12:27 PM

Congrats, that's one gorgeous looking car!

brad0 · 02-22-2012, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rdx

Do you have ambient light in the doors? I'm searching for a picture of ambient light in the F30 :P

there are 2 lighting options in the settings. Modern and Classic. Right now its set to Modern, but I'm not really sure what the difference is between the two.

PrinceBarin · 02-22-2012, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rdx

Do you have ambient light in the doors? I'm searching for a picture of ambient light in the F30 :P

there are 2 lighting options in the settings. Modern and Classic. Right now its set to Modern, but I'm not really sure what the difference is between the two.

I think modern is "ice white" and classic is "BMW orange". Would be good to see some comparison pics, I don't think anyone's posted any yet.

brad0 · 02-22-2012, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jzcrna

I love the modern line. The interior is fantastic!

The only thing that bothered me with the modern line is the lack of sport auto transmission.

It's has Sport Auto transmission and its what I usually drive in to prevent the auto start/stop. Does the Sport Line have a different tranny?

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