09-18-2012, 03:32 PM | #2201 | |
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My dealer told me that they 'buy' build slots at the factory in the hope of finding customers to buy cars to fill them, that way (if you're lucky) it speeds up the build / delivery process. One such 'slot' was available when I placed my order so I guess that might have worked in my favour. Lease companies might not have such an advantage.
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09-18-2012, 03:44 PM | #2202 |
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Just thought I'd give everyone an update. Ordered my 30d SE on the 12th July, was told that it would arrive end of September. Anyway came back from hols on the 10th Sep, and had a voice message saying the car had arrived and was ready for collection. So I presume it had arrived early September. So around 6 weeks from order to delivery- they must have cleared the back log in the US factory.
Still trying to figure out all the options on the Professional Media. Just got my connecteddrive login info today and struggling getting the BMW Android app to work. Very impressed by the drive and interior.... BUT I went into my father-in-laws Jag XF yesterday, and the interior of that feels that bit more special i.e. leather stitched dash, electric pop up vents, pop up drive selector etc. For a similar price you seem to get more with the Jag- but its not an SUV or 4x4. Already missing the electric heated seats of my Hyundai Santa Fe- I couldn't justify the BMW prices for some extras. Anyway good start to BMW life- further updates to follow. BTW- The local dealer sold me GAP insurance based upon lowering the BMW Select APR from 7.9% to 7.5% (Q3 special). Works out the GAP should cost £350, but with the improved APR cost is around £150 which is competitive. Haggle hard for your best deal. Thanks to all for their previous buying tips. |
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I was told the same by my dealer and given an expectation of <2 months delivery but unless I am lucky it looks like now they have my deposit their story has changed and there is not much I can do about it.
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09-18-2012, 03:53 PM | #2204 | |
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Look forward to reading your comments over the coming weeks...I've already got signed up for Connected Drive since I have my VIN / VRN. I can log on using the iPhone & iPad apps and have my car listed in the available vehicles though my car is still not responding to horn sounding / headlamp flashing etc - I assume it'll be configured as part of the preparation process during the next few days - fingers crossed!
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My dealer originally quoted me delivery in week 41/42 (approx 12 weeks from date of order) and it's now confirmed for delivery middle of week 39 so it can improve as the build / transit progresses - hope yours does the same!
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I'll 'play' some more over the weekend. If I can send a destination from my desktop to the car, and get the phone apps working ok I'll be happy. The network connection to the car appears to be slow- doesn't feel like 3g. |
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09-18-2012, 05:22 PM | #2208 |
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Just a follow on from my last post- does anyone know where the SIM card for the Connected Drive is located in the car? Does anyone know which network it uses? Does it work in Europe if I go on hols i.e. is free data roaming supported?
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Just been on the phone to the dealer and have been told that my car is now in the UK. Not sure exactly where in the UK, but it's seems that the boat has docked in Southampton and the car will be winging it's way up to Yorkshire soon. Anyone know how long it takes the cars from reaching Sothampton to being delivered to dealers across the country?
Can't pick up the car until 29/09 as I'm away on business until then, but things are looking good The end of the waiting is in sight - I bet time will really drag next week.
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Warning-- driving the 30d might be bad for your driving licence. Just had a 200 mile round trip up the M40 to Birmingham today. With idiots hanging on your bumper its far too easy to put your foot down a little and you're approaching 3 figure speeds, then I become the idiot for driving too fast
On the return trip I reset the trip computer and had to stick to 50-60mph round the M42- achieved 50 mpg+ , then once on the M40 that rapidly dropped because of a heavy right foot. Excellent performance & good economy for a 3 litre car. Does anyone know what the Sports setting actually does. Does it just affect the thottle mapping? Top performance seems to be achieved by setting Sport setting and knocking the gear lever left into DS- Correct? |
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Still won't be able to get it until the following weekend, but at least I'll know it's there and we're definitely on for the 29th.
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I've been trying to track the movement of ships (and hopefully my car) assuming that a particular car is carried on the same ship throughout its entire journey from the USA to Southampton - it appears that might not necessarily be the case since I'm sure the customs clearance / prep process in Bremerhaven might take longer than the original ship is in dock. I guess my tracking activities where a total waste of time and I still don't know exactly where my car is...i assumed that if its going to be at the dealers by the middle of next week it must be in the UK by now though if all of the prep was done en-route in Germany then it might not necessarily be here yet. My wife says its only a car and I should just relax and wait for next Wednesday but that's easy for her to say, what does she know anyhow???
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Just as we where leaving guess what turned up? - the car transporter with my car on the top deck! Picking it up Wednesday morning Must get the 18's off and a set of nice 369M's on (I'm fitting winter tyres to the standard 18" rims) Will post pics on Wednesday.
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Quick question to the UK X3 owners- does your passenger mirror dip when you engage reverse? I've read a couple of postings saying that the x3 should do this. I've tried toggling the mirror select switch and it doesn't work. Is there an option that makes this work? i.e. folding mirrors (which I don't have)
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It does matter but I can't remember which way round it is . I have folding mirrors and electric seats
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If its the same as my 3 series, you have to have the selector switch in the drivers side position for the passenger mirror to dip automatically when reverses selected.
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I don't have electric seats or electric folding mirror hence no dipping passenger mirror. Is this 'feature' mentioned in the X3 options brochure? Don't remember seeing it.
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'Just one more thing' as a famous detective said.
The dash area below where the multi-function keys are seems to be hollow plastic overlay. Shouldn't there be a cubby hole there? My last car had a 'smoker/ loose parking change' pop out drawer. Or is that another option I missed. Last edited by philtrick123; 09-25-2012 at 04:23 AM.. |
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