F30 320D M-Sport: ordered!

Carjack · 05-18-2012, 02:51 PM

Pleased to advise that I have ordered an F30 320D M-Sport in Estoril Blue!

Some of the bells & whistles:-

Sport auto gearbox
Adaptive M Sport suspension
Variable sport steering
M Sport braking system
Prof Sat Nav
Reversing camera
Xenons
Head up display
HK sound system

As soon as I have pics will post, but snag is, will not be 'till Sept!

sheps · 05-18-2012, 03:36 PM

Have you ordered blind or do the dealers have some literature now?
Any idea on how the F30 M-sports ride compared to the e9x? We're you advised to go for the trick suspension or did you just fancy ticking the box?
Have you gone with leather or the alcantara interior?
Great to see they've managed to cram the HUD in the 3er dash - I always liked that feature on our fleet 535.
What's the dealio with M-sport uograde brakes? How much of an upgrade are they? Expensive option? I'm guessing they'll be similar to te "performance" stuff that was available for the e90 as retro fit?

sheps · 05-18-2012, 03:37 PM

By the way - Estoril blue?
Well done, Sir.
That would be my colour of choice if I were ordering one tomorrow.
We're you tempted with the 19" wheel option?

Gibbo · 05-18-2012, 03:53 PM

Must be one of the first orders, congratulations and I would also choose the same colour. I saw the performance brakes with the blue calipers on a 125i M sport not sure if they are 4 pots but they looked good.

Did you look at the 328i Petrol? If you don't do mega miles it could be a good option for performance, economy blend?

dopper99 · 05-18-2012, 03:55 PM

Well done for going for one - look forward to the review.
But............... we have to wait to September for the write-up?

jonw · 05-18-2012, 04:22 PM

Nice spec you've ordered .
Do you know if the sport auto box is similar to the DCT, I know it's 8 speed and has the paddles but that's about it.
Can you double shift like DCT ?

sheps · 05-18-2012, 04:26 PM

Still no M-sport spec available on the configurator

I wanna play!

jonw · 05-18-2012, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheps

Still no M-sport spec available on the configurator

I wanna play!

It's the same for the new M135.
Configurator is on the dealer system but not on the web yet for some reason.

mikeysix · 05-19-2012, 04:39 AM

Sounds like a lovely motor youve ordered pal. I took delivery of our 116i m sport last week in estoril. It really is the best colour available!

SeanH · 05-19-2012, 05:09 AM

I really do fancy an Estoril Blue BMW in the future and if I ordered a new spanker, I'd opt to pick it up direct from the Factory in Germany if you could.

Carjack · 05-19-2012, 05:19 AM

Thanks for all your posts and here is some possible answers:-

1) The dealer had nothing on paper other than whats on page 52 etc of the brochure. They just had prices on their configurator.
2) the ride; just assumed the ride will be equal or better than my E90 m-sport, which is better than my old 55 reg E90 SE.
2) the adaptive M sport suspension from 'write-ups', is a must have.
3) the 'M sport braking system', (£570) was told it was 4 pot, painted blue, with undrilled discs. Dont think its the same as the 'performance brakes'.
4) the auto box, dont know if its similar to DCT.They just said it had a sport fuction when changing and worth having for the 'small' extra cost.
5) did look at a 328i, as I don't do meggar miles, but the 320D has a bit higher torque figure which could be better for general urban use, like nipping between traffic lights and down slip roads! My current 320D always shows 40.9 mpg, which makes me happy!
6) leather is a part of the M-sport deal. Dont think alcantara, which I find very comfortable, is an option for M-Sport. Went for black, with ali hex dash and blue finisher ( a concession for the wife, she loved it!) I quite like it.
7) was not tempted by the 19" wheels as I thought other extras were possibly more useful and the overall price was mounting (it did mount)!
8) much looking forward to the HUD with the speed limit display which should be an aid to keeping the points down on unknown B' class roads!

Much looking forward to taking delivery in Sept and the first drive. This motor, without a doubt, will be the most 'interesting' I have ever driven and parked! It's just the waiting!

Cheers!

Dannyrado · 05-20-2012, 08:35 AM

Splodge! I just stained my laptop, i had no idea the looked like this...

dopper99 · 05-20-2012, 12:42 PM

Looks a bit like Vauxhall's Arden blue.

Sorry the pollute the thread with Vauxhall's

Carjack · 05-20-2012, 02:55 PM

That Vaux is just an old banger in comparison!

It's chalk n cheese man!
The F30 320D M-Sport Estoril Blue 11 is

SO8 · 05-20-2012, 03:37 PM

Colour looks superb ! Bet you can't wait ...

05-18-2012, 02:51 PM	#1
Carjack Stormtrooper 170 Rep 808 Posts Drives: 330i G20 M-Sport Portimao Blue Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: London iTrader: (0)	F30 320D M-Sport: ordered! Pleased to advise that I have ordered an F30 320D M-Sport in Estoril Blue! Some of the bells & whistles:- Sport auto gearbox Adaptive M Sport suspension Variable sport steering M Sport braking system Prof Sat Nav Reversing camera Xenons Head up display HK sound system As soon as I have pics will post, but snag is, will not be 'till Sept!
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05-18-2012, 03:36 PM	#2
sheps Colonel 73 Rep 2,396 Posts Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cambs, UK iTrader: (2)	Have you ordered blind or do the dealers have some literature now? Any idea on how the F30 M-sports ride compared to the e9x? We're you advised to go for the trick suspension or did you just fancy ticking the box? Have you gone with leather or the alcantara interior? Great to see they've managed to cram the HUD in the 3er dash - I always liked that feature on our fleet 535. What's the dealio with M-sport uograde brakes? How much of an upgrade are they? Expensive option? I'm guessing they'll be similar to te "performance" stuff that was available for the e90 as retro fit? __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 325i M Sport (E92), Black Sapphire, Coral Red Dakota, 19" 225's, Seat Heating, 6FL and de-badge Replaced by 6.2 litres of AMG powered C class.
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05-18-2012, 03:37 PM	#3
sheps Colonel 73 Rep 2,396 Posts Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cambs, UK iTrader: (2)	By the way - Estoril blue? Well done, Sir. That would be my colour of choice if I were ordering one tomorrow. We're you tempted with the 19" wheel option? __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 325i M Sport (E92), Black Sapphire, Coral Red Dakota, 19" 225's, Seat Heating, 6FL and de-badge Replaced by 6.2 litres of AMG powered C class.
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05-18-2012, 03:53 PM	#4
Gibbo Colonel 104 Rep 2,292 Posts Drives: Golf Ed35 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South East iTrader: (0)	Must be one of the first orders, congratulations and I would also choose the same colour. I saw the performance brakes with the blue calipers on a 125i M sport not sure if they are 4 pots but they looked good. Did you look at the 328i Petrol? If you don't do mega miles it could be a good option for performance, economy blend? __________________ Golf Ed35 Black with - Black Leather
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05-18-2012, 03:55 PM	#5
dopper99 Lieutenant General 3533 Rep 11,292 Posts Drives: Golf R Mk8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	Well done for going for one - look forward to the review. But............... we have to wait to September for the write-up?
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jonw First Lieutenant 16 Rep 348 Posts Drives: M6 Comp Gran Coupe & X5 MSport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: North West iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 530d GT MS ... [8.34]	Nice spec you've ordered . Do you know if the sport auto box is similar to the DCT, I know it's 8 speed and has the paddles but that's about it. Can you double shift like DCT ?
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05-18-2012, 04:26 PM	#7
sheps Colonel 73 Rep 2,396 Posts Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cambs, UK iTrader: (2)	Still no M-sport spec available on the configurator I wanna play! __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 325i M Sport (E92), Black Sapphire, Coral Red Dakota, 19" 225's, Seat Heating, 6FL and de-badge Replaced by 6.2 litres of AMG powered C class.
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05-19-2012, 04:39 AM	#9
mikeysix Lieutenant 25 Rep 482 Posts Drives: F30 318d m sport Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kirkcaldy iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 e90 2.0d m sport [0.00]	Sounds like a lovely motor youve ordered pal. I took delivery of our 116i m sport last week in estoril. It really is the best colour available!
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05-19-2012, 05:09 AM	#10
SeanH Private First Class 6 Rep 137 Posts Drives: F30 340i M-Sport Alpine White Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Leeds iTrader: (0)	I really do fancy an Estoril Blue BMW in the future and if I ordered a new spanker, I'd opt to pick it up direct from the Factory in Germany if you could.
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05-19-2012, 05:19 AM	#11
Carjack Stormtrooper 170 Rep 808 Posts Drives: 330i G20 M-Sport Portimao Blue Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all your posts and here is some possible answers:- 1) The dealer had nothing on paper other than whats on page 52 etc of the brochure. They just had prices on their configurator. 2) the ride; just assumed the ride will be equal or better than my E90 m-sport, which is better than my old 55 reg E90 SE. 2) the adaptive M sport suspension from 'write-ups', is a must have. 3) the 'M sport braking system', (£570) was told it was 4 pot, painted blue, with undrilled discs. Dont think its the same as the 'performance brakes'. 4) the auto box, dont know if its similar to DCT.They just said it had a sport fuction when changing and worth having for the 'small' extra cost. 5) did look at a 328i, as I don't do meggar miles, but the 320D has a bit higher torque figure which could be better for general urban use, like nipping between traffic lights and down slip roads! My current 320D always shows 40.9 mpg, which makes me happy! 6) leather is a part of the M-sport deal. Dont think alcantara, which I find very comfortable, is an option for M-Sport. Went for black, with ali hex dash and blue finisher ( a concession for the wife, she loved it!) I quite like it. 7) was not tempted by the 19" wheels as I thought other extras were possibly more useful and the overall price was mounting (it did mount)! 8) much looking forward to the HUD with the speed limit display which should be an aid to keeping the points down on unknown B' class roads! Much looking forward to taking delivery in Sept and the first drive. This motor, without a doubt, will be the most 'interesting' I have ever driven and parked! It's just the waiting! Cheers!
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Carjack Stormtrooper 170 Rep 808 Posts Drives: 330i G20 M-Sport Portimao Blue Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: London iTrader: (0)	That Vaux is just an old banger in comparison! It's chalk n cheese man! The F30 320D M-Sport Estoril Blue 11 is
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SO8 Major 243 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: BMW G42 M240i xdrive Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Colour looks superb ! Bet you can't wait ...
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