06-03-2016, 11:50 AM | #1 |
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Just pulled the trigger on new order... Another 340i M Sport on the way...
So, I finally sorted out the replacement for my 30 month old Tanzanite 330d M Sport...
My initial thoughts on changing from 330d It's replacement will be a Glacier Silver 340i M Sport... 340i M Sport Auto Arctic Silver 403M wheels Black Leather Ash Grain with Pearl Chrome trim Media Pack Pro Parking Package Enhance BT HK Sound Folding/dimming mirrors Extended storage Folding rear head restraints Front seat heating Split folding seats Active cruise Icon adaptive LED lights Lane change warning M Sport brakes Speed limit display Surround view Variable sport steering... OK, so not the most loaded car out there, but a pretty hefty spec. Discount negotiated was great and I got the current campaign 4.9% finance (which is reducing many overall discounts at present, with C2C etc showing less discount than a few month's ago..). Also got a good deal on my existing car vrs finance pay off so it will be traded to the dealer in the next week or so (I can live without a car for the coming 3 months), the deal on the 330d meaning I shall save money as against paying the next three finance payments. Anybody wants to know where the 330d will be being sold, let me know and I will put you in touch with them... Now the wait begins....
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06-03-2016, 12:01 PM | #3 |
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Mine will definitely be a MY '17 build, with the new connected drive software... That was my only real stipulation as regards the timing...
The dealer is hoping for a September delivery... Let's see... I suspect they have some slots available to slot me in to..!!! In the meantime, I have much to occupy me over the next three or four months work-wise, so am glad to have got things sorted today...
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Bet you cant wait man!
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06-03-2016, 12:23 PM | #6 |
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Sounds lovely mate, saloon or estate?
I like your write up on the 330d also, very honest and real world, not everyone washes their car every 10 minutes i agree |
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06-03-2016, 12:38 PM | #7 |
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Great spec. Something to look forward to.
I've been told September also, German and Italian (Brembo) summer shutdowns at MY17 change. I've done the 20d, 30d and 40i route myself so I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on collection. Good luck patiently waiting.
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Saloon... I don't need the extra space of the estate and, personal choice, I prefer the look of the 4-door shape....
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On the other hand, radar cruise control, lane change warning, speed limit displays etc all have real world, day-to-day benefits (as I have found on some rentals I have been driving recently)... You pays your money, you makes you pick... right..
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06-03-2016, 08:50 PM | #9 |
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Congrats Dave, was wondering if you were still thinking over the M235i M240i but see you went F30. Cracking spec and car
EDIt Silver revolution is happening. After years of saturation then avoidance, silver is back!
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06-04-2016, 03:30 AM | #10 |
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Congrats on your order. Looks like there'll be a few of us taking delivery of 340is come August/September.
Oh and I'm Glacier Silver too (although an F31) |
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However great car OP congrats Agreed on the options, they should really be named 'personals'. The only option I am not convinced with in majority of manufacturers is Park Assist. Good luck with the wait - the worst bit. |
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Yes, silver is back... And no flipping privacy glass, either... Much as I will be sad to see the 30d go, I shall not mourn the loss of that glass (shudder)...
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I actually used the park assist sometimes with the 30d... Can be helpful in some circumstances... But I probably would not have added it unless it was in the pack... Surround view was very useful in the 30d so was an automatic tick this time... I waited 3 months for the 30d so I am pretty sure I know what I am in for wait-wise... Dealer is hoping for September and I have a lot of work on these coming months, so can live without the car in that period...
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I am thinking about surround view, so it may go on the list. Mine was a February 6th order and a June20th delivery back in 2014, so yeah the wait is fun lol. I assume no MSport Plus, as you don't want tinted rears? |
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I have found surround view incredibly helpful and it's the one thing my passengers have been most envious of... The front side view can be useful, but it's a leap of faith using it over your own checking... Overall, I found that less useful than surround...
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Congratulations Dave A.
Another 340i owner added to the list. Somebody earlier had a thread on the number of forum members that had the 3 litre petrols. Most of them were F31's & sport autos though. Not many F30 & manuals. How many is that we now have, anybody ? |
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Well, delivery day tomorrow... Wish me luck...!!
Those of you who have been around a little while might recall my last delivery day which did not exactly go to plan. When I went to collect the car I was met with an "err, there's been a bit of a problem, and the car has been damaged"... To be fair, dealer did a stand-up job and I was recompensed for my inconvenience etc... and they have this order, also... Just sorted insurance (Quote me happy, of all people, came out best with a good monthly deal) and GAP cover (Frank Pickles - with 10% forum discount). So, early start tomorrow to get the car driven back up north before the traffic gets too much...
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Good luck for tomorrow - don't forget, plenty of pics
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Congrats
Look forward to the pics
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