UK 3.0d delivery report

clivem2 · 09-10-2011, 02:09 PM

Some more pics:

sfax · 09-10-2011, 02:28 PM

I think this is my favourite interior colour combination. Unfortunately I couldn't keep it clean! Or the black exterior!

clivem2 · 09-10-2011, 03:55 PM

It's the black exterior that worries me the most.....

Ant Man · 09-11-2011, 02:18 AM

I agree, it's a gorgeous colour combo. Clivem2, pls report back how the colour stands up to dye transfer and general use. I understand BMW's own leather cleaner for dye transfer is very good.

Max1Factor · 09-11-2011, 03:11 AM

Clivem2, are you missing the M sport upgraded foot rest?

Max1Factor · 09-11-2011, 03:13 AM

Or is that not swapped if you don't have the standard brushed ali trim?

TuffLittleUnit · 09-11-2011, 04:06 AM

Think I'm right in saying you don't get the footrest on RHD models and it's noted in the brochure (even thought its shown)

clivem2 · 09-11-2011, 06:12 AM

Shame about the foot rest...

I want to get rid of these printed warnings. I've tried Goo Gone but it's not aggressive enough. I need some form of solvent. Any ideas? These warnings are in 3 languages including German so I suppose this is European spec now.

I've worn away some of the ink on the RHS (see below), I don't want to try this on the over side of the visor in case I damage the visible side of the visor.

Max1Factor · 09-11-2011, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by TuffLittleUnit

Think I'm right in saying you don't get the footrest on RHD models and it's noted in the brochure (even thought its shown)

Shame, I have a snag list before even taking delivery.

Nice pics and cars btw!

BIMMER UK 76 · 09-11-2011, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ant Man

I agree, it's a gorgeous colour combo. Clivem2, pls report back how the colour stands up to dye transfer and general use. I understand BMW's own leather cleaner for dye transfer is very good.

Ant 6500 miles and my oyster leather holding up well, clean front seats every 2 weeks with leather wipes and any denim dye or grime comes off well, im sure at 3 years old they wont be perfect but that wont be my problem as i will be trading in.

MattUK · 09-13-2011, 04:56 PM

Clive, looks great.. I went for the same colour but with a black interior.

Also, its good to see the MPG you are getting.. I was hoping to get around 40 after it was run in, and at the moment I am getting 35-37, but its only done 150 miles so far.

I have a small problem with the paint on the nearside front wing that I need to go back to the dealer, it looks like something got spilled on it when they applied the paint protection.

BMW activated the online stuff today and internet, so ill play with that when I get a chance.

Previously I've driven M cars, and was coming from an M3, and wanted to cut my costs all round. When I ordered originally the 3.0 was not available, but it became available to order and I changed without driving it.. even though when I drove the 2.0 I thought I would be liveable coming from the M, I am really very pleased with the performance of the 3.0

MattUK · 09-13-2011, 05:03 PM

Thought I'd add a couple of basic pics

sfax · 09-14-2011, 12:38 AM

Welcome Matt. Looks awesome. I'm still yet to see an M Sport in the flesh but look forward to seeing one. Congratulations!

clivem2 · 09-14-2011, 02:41 AM

Hi Matt, yours looks great on the 19's. We should put ours side by side to show how the black trim vs aluminium looks. I know I had a hard time deciding. With black interior probably all black on the outside is best. I too am in saving money mode (the saving over my previous car pays for my wife's Mini). Likewise I'm still very pleased with performance following my 335i, the engine is actually pretty close in power and torque to the engine in the 335D.

MattUK · 09-14-2011, 11:59 AM

Hi Clive, yeah sure we can do that.. depending on where you are in the UK.. I'm Sussex/Surrey.

I only have close up shots of the interior, I should try and get some more with better light to show the true darkness, as the ones I have make it look much lighter than it is.

On the plus side, I dropped into a dealer today to have the marks on the paintwork looked at, and they confirmed they had seen it before, took it into the paint bay, heated up and repolished and all gone.. great service.

MattUK · 09-14-2011, 12:05 PM

Some more

AJWilson · 09-15-2011, 03:42 AM

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Some more

nice close-ups, great motor

09-10-2011, 02:09 PM	#45
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09-10-2011, 02:28 PM	#46
sfax Brigadier General 91 Rep 3,855 Posts Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	I think this is my favourite interior colour combination. Unfortunately I couldn't keep it clean! Or the black exterior! __________________ F25 xDrive20d SE __ professional multimedia package \| dynamic package \| climate package \| 309s \| xline \| xenons \| electric seats \| folding mirrors \| business speakers
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09-10-2011, 03:55 PM	#47
clivem2 Colonel 539 Rep 2,073 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	It's the black exterior that worries me the most..... __________________ Current: G01 M40i Silver / Tartufo Previous: E30 318iS, E39 520i 523i 523i, E46 vert 330i 330i, E93 vert 335i, F25 30D 35D
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09-11-2011, 02:18 AM	#48
Ant Man Major 75 Rep 1,179 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Individual Edition Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: East Anglia iTrader: (1)	I agree, it's a gorgeous colour combo. Clivem2, pls report back how the colour stands up to dye transfer and general use. I understand BMW's own leather cleaner for dye transfer is very good.
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09-11-2011, 03:11 AM	#49
Max1Factor Private First Class 28 Rep 176 Posts Drives: X1 xDrive20i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Clivem2, are you missing the M sport upgraded foot rest?
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09-11-2011, 03:13 AM	#50
Max1Factor Private First Class 28 Rep 176 Posts Drives: X1 xDrive20i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Or is that not swapped if you don't have the standard brushed ali trim?
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09-11-2011, 04:06 AM	#51
TuffLittleUnit Lieutenant 112 Rep 517 Posts Drives: G26 420d MSport Pro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Leeds, UK iTrader: (0)	Think I'm right in saying you don't get the footrest on RHD models and it's noted in the brochure (even thought its shown) __________________ G26 420d Gran Coupe MSport Black on black, MSport Pro Pack, Comfort Plus Pack, Harman Kardon audio
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09-11-2011, 06:12 AM	#52
clivem2 Colonel 539 Rep 2,073 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Shame about the foot rest... I want to get rid of these printed warnings. I've tried Goo Gone but it's not aggressive enough. I need some form of solvent. Any ideas? These warnings are in 3 languages including German so I suppose this is European spec now. I've worn away some of the ink on the RHS (see below), I don't want to try this on the over side of the visor in case I damage the visible side of the visor. __________________ Current: G01 M40i Silver / Tartufo Previous: E30 318iS, E39 520i 523i 523i, E46 vert 330i 330i, E93 vert 335i, F25 30D 35D
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09-13-2011, 04:56 PM	#55
MattUK Captain Unsensible 99 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2016 M240i Coupe - Estoril Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M240i [0.00]	Clive, looks great.. I went for the same colour but with a black interior. Also, its good to see the MPG you are getting.. I was hoping to get around 40 after it was run in, and at the moment I am getting 35-37, but its only done 150 miles so far. I have a small problem with the paint on the nearside front wing that I need to go back to the dealer, it looks like something got spilled on it when they applied the paint protection. BMW activated the online stuff today and internet, so ill play with that when I get a chance. Previously I've driven M cars, and was coming from an M3, and wanted to cut my costs all round. When I ordered originally the 3.0 was not available, but it became available to order and I changed without driving it.. even though when I drove the 2.0 I thought I would be liveable coming from the M, I am really very pleased with the performance of the 3.0
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09-13-2011, 05:03 PM	#56
MattUK Captain Unsensible 99 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2016 M240i Coupe - Estoril Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M240i [0.00]	Thought I'd add a couple of basic pics Attached Images
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09-14-2011, 12:38 AM	#57
sfax Brigadier General 91 Rep 3,855 Posts Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Welcome Matt. Looks awesome. I'm still yet to see an M Sport in the flesh but look forward to seeing one. Congratulations! __________________ F25 xDrive20d SE __ professional multimedia package \| dynamic package \| climate package \| 309s \| xline \| xenons \| electric seats \| folding mirrors \| business speakers
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09-14-2011, 02:41 AM	#58
clivem2 Colonel 539 Rep 2,073 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Hi Matt, yours looks great on the 19's. We should put ours side by side to show how the black trim vs aluminium looks. I know I had a hard time deciding. With black interior probably all black on the outside is best. I too am in saving money mode (the saving over my previous car pays for my wife's Mini). Likewise I'm still very pleased with performance following my 335i, the engine is actually pretty close in power and torque to the engine in the 335D. __________________ Current: G01 M40i Silver / Tartufo Previous: E30 318iS, E39 520i 523i 523i, E46 vert 330i 330i, E93 vert 335i, F25 30D 35D
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09-14-2011, 11:59 AM	#59
MattUK Captain Unsensible 99 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2016 M240i Coupe - Estoril Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M240i [0.00]	Hi Clive, yeah sure we can do that.. depending on where you are in the UK.. I'm Sussex/Surrey. I only have close up shots of the interior, I should try and get some more with better light to show the true darkness, as the ones I have make it look much lighter than it is. On the plus side, I dropped into a dealer today to have the marks on the paintwork looked at, and they confirmed they had seen it before, took it into the paint bay, heated up and repolished and all gone.. great service.
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MattUK Captain Unsensible 99 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2016 M240i Coupe - Estoril Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M240i [0.00]	Some more Attached Images
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