F30POST
F30POST
2012-2015 BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Forum
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Forum (F30 / F32) | F30POST > 2012-2019 BMW 3 and 4-Series Forums > Regional Forums > UK > 330D Touring M Sport. Is the wait worth it?
GetBMWParts
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      09-10-2012, 05:07 AM   #1
andymj
Second Lieutenant
Wales
86
Rep
265
Posts

Drives: F31 340i
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Bucks

iTrader: (0)

330D Touring M Sport. Is the wait worth it?

Just spoke to my dealer about considering a last minute spec change to a 330D M Sport Touring (considered going up to 19"'s and adding the tints, but decided against it).

Confirmed that car is still scheduled for W39 build (ie, in 2 weeks time) and a delivery to me in W42 (beginning Oct 14th). Just 3 weeks from build to delivery. Staggering. Hope the build quality doesn't suffer.

Not that I'm counting, but I currently have about 35 days (ish) to wait. Agonizing.
__________________
2016 BMW 340i .. driving it like I stole it !!!
2016 Golf GTI .. gone
2014 Lexus NX .. gone
2012 BMW 330d .. gone
2009 MB C250 .. gone
Appreciate 0
      09-10-2012, 08:36 AM   #2
matx1982
M Performance
matx1982's Avatar
United Kingdom
673
Rep
755
Posts

Drives: G05 X5 + F90 M5 + G80 M3
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: UK

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2021 X5  [0.00]
2021 M5 Competition  [9.17]
2022 M4 CSL  [10.00]
2022 M3 Xdrive Comp ...  [10.00]
Do you mean you are you thinking of changing to 19" wheels and sun protection glass?

If so... do it!
Appreciate 0
      09-27-2012, 02:28 PM   #3
andymj
Second Lieutenant
Wales
86
Rep
265
Posts

Drives: F31 340i
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Bucks

iTrader: (0)

Result. Car was scheduled for delivery week commencing Oct 15th. But its been built EARLY, and will be shipped to UK THIS WEEKEND for delivery NEXT WEEK !

Couldn't be happier !
__________________
2016 BMW 340i .. driving it like I stole it !!!
2016 Golf GTI .. gone
2014 Lexus NX .. gone
2012 BMW 330d .. gone
2009 MB C250 .. gone
Appreciate 0
      09-27-2012, 02:46 PM   #4
MaestroAl
Major
United Kingdom
25
Rep
1,197
Posts

Drives: 335xD
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: UK

iTrader: (0)

How on Earth did that happen? Epic news, my good man
__________________
"Sleeper 335D xDrive M Sport" Glacier Silver / Black
ZMS | ZNP | ZVI | 2VF | 2VL | 3AG | 494 | 6NS | 8TH
Appreciate 0
      09-28-2012, 02:18 AM   #5
andymj
Second Lieutenant
Wales
86
Rep
265
Posts

Drives: F31 340i
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Bucks

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by MaestroAl View Post
How on Earth did that happen? Epic news, my good man
Corporate customer init . Paying full whack for the car has its privileges I guess.

Strange, I did have approx 15 days to wait. Now I have less than 7 and I'm even more anxious.

Roll on next week.
__________________
2016 BMW 340i .. driving it like I stole it !!!
2016 Golf GTI .. gone
2014 Lexus NX .. gone
2012 BMW 330d .. gone
2009 MB C250 .. gone
Appreciate 0
      09-28-2012, 02:24 AM   #6
Glackster
Got it at last!
Glackster's Avatar
United Kingdom
8
Rep
67
Posts

Drives: G20 330e MS Edition.
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Manchester. UK

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by andymj View Post
Corporate customer init . Paying full whack for the car has its privileges I guess.

Strange, I did have approx 15 days to wait. Now I have less than 7 and I'm even more anxious.

Roll on next week.
Happy days! Looking forward to seeing some pics of this bad boy!
Appreciate 0
      09-28-2012, 06:39 AM   #7
Hardrada
New Member
0
Rep
25
Posts

Drives: F31 330D-M SPORT- Estoril Blue
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: UK

iTrader: (0)

Talking Almost here

Just been told that my new F31 330D M Sport is landing in the UK Monday next week, and I should be able to get my hands on it sometime next week! Had a look at the F30 MSport last weekend and couldn't stop grinning for the rest of the day.
When I get it I'll update with pics and first thoughts.
Appreciate 0
      09-28-2012, 12:53 PM   #8
NISFAN
Major General
NISFAN's Avatar
United Kingdom
3486
Rep
9,709
Posts

Drives: BMW M2
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Bedford UK

iTrader: (0)

Wow that sucks that I have to wait 4 months to get my F30 330D. Why the unfair build slots?
Appreciate 0
      09-28-2012, 05:15 PM   #9
Deyvy
First Lieutenant
21
Rep
323
Posts

Drives: G20 M340
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Manchester

iTrader: (0)

My sales guy asked me to go in today as they have a F31 330D in the showroom. EBII, 19", sun protection glass and the new nav. To get a feel of what my F30 will be like since I've not even driven or seen it before I ordered it.

Very nice. The demo of the new nav was pretty useless apart from seeing the interface as he couldnt show me the maps since it has to be registered. But he said the 3D with buildings etc was all very nice. Faster and an extra 5gb HDD storage.

19's are BIG.
__________________
330D M Sport Estoril Blue 19" + M Sport Brakes, Adaptive Suspension, HK Sound, HUD, Stop+Go, Vis Pack, New Pro Nav.
Appreciate 0
      09-29-2012, 03:35 AM   #10
Deyvy
First Lieutenant
21
Rep
323
Posts

Drives: G20 M340
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Manchester

iTrader: (0)

Didnt take many pictures but here they are.


__________________
330D M Sport Estoril Blue 19" + M Sport Brakes, Adaptive Suspension, HK Sound, HUD, Stop+Go, Vis Pack, New Pro Nav.
Appreciate 0
      09-29-2012, 10:04 AM   #11
Nick the Greek
Banned
France
2010
Rep
6,065
Posts

Drives: M135i. I don't do diesel.
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: UK

iTrader: (0)

Thanks mate. Those pictures made my day. I'm sitting here in the Canary Islands whilst my dealer back home is emailing me saying my car has been waiting for collection since last Monday....

Appreciate 0
      09-29-2012, 11:20 AM   #12
Deyvy
First Lieutenant
21
Rep
323
Posts

Drives: G20 M340
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Manchester

iTrader: (0)

I would have said to go for the tints and the wheels also.

But I think everyone's happy whatever they chose as it still looks great. Some have said they're happy they didnt choose the 19's.

The tint, they had the rear tints on that F31. They were pretty dark from the outside. I got that myself just for some privacy/security. Can leave stuff in the back sometimes without it being so visible if it wasnt tinted. Have it on my golf currently, its pretty useful. But you can always do that after.

Those 19's are BIG though.

Sitting in the driver's seat was a nice place to be.

He told me the steering wheel is the same as in the M6?
__________________
330D M Sport Estoril Blue 19" + M Sport Brakes, Adaptive Suspension, HK Sound, HUD, Stop+Go, Vis Pack, New Pro Nav.
Appreciate 0
      09-29-2012, 11:57 AM   #13
NISFAN
Major General
NISFAN's Avatar
United Kingdom
3486
Rep
9,709
Posts

Drives: BMW M2
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Bedford UK

iTrader: (0)

Hey Deyvy, your spec is very similar to mine......can't wait When is yours due?

Not sure it is the same steering wheel as M6 but very similar and what a lovely steering wheel it is
Appreciate 0
      09-29-2012, 12:14 PM   #14
Deyvy
First Lieutenant
21
Rep
323
Posts

Drives: G20 M340
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Manchester

iTrader: (0)

Week 52. lol.

Individual leather adds another 3 weeks roughly so I'm told. Ordered August 31st. Get the new nav though.

See if we get the snow again this Christmas. I love the snow and everything but RWD in the snow and cold. Wont be able to let loose.

When are you expecting yours?
__________________
330D M Sport Estoril Blue 19" + M Sport Brakes, Adaptive Suspension, HK Sound, HUD, Stop+Go, Vis Pack, New Pro Nav.
Appreciate 0
      09-29-2012, 12:55 PM   #15
NISFAN
Major General
NISFAN's Avatar
United Kingdom
3486
Rep
9,709
Posts

Drives: BMW M2
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Bedford UK

iTrader: (0)

Mine is build week 49, due week 01 .....although dealer says I should have it around Christmas time......better come wrapped
Appreciate 0
      09-29-2012, 04:16 PM   #16
DieselRocket
First Lieutenant
United Kingdom
60
Rep
355
Posts

Drives: 435d M Sport
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Bristol

iTrader: (0)

Smile Ordered 330d M Sport today

I've been circling this car for the last few weeks. Finally got a test drive of a 330d M Sport last weekend and that sealed it for me.

The 330d demo only just came in last weekend and my first F30 test drive was a 320d M Sport, just after I'd tried a C Class Coupe. Where the Merc had positively turned me off an hour earlier, the 320 put a huge grin on my face - it had so much feel and chuck-ability, along with a gorgeously supple ride. I nearly ordered one of those on the spot but I've been corrupted by grunt over the years, so looked at the 328i and the 330d. The 328i was impressive, but the 330d was incredible - huge, tectonic gobs of torque from 1,500 rpm on, and it even sounds nice!

On spec, I focused mainly on stuff to improve the drive, but I added a couple of other nice things):
- Estoril blue
- Pro media
- Visibility package
- M-sport brakes
- Adaptive M Sport suspension
- 19" wheels (403)
- Hydraulic sport steering
- Folding mirrors (sick of thugs smashing my mirrors off)
- Split-folding rear seat
- Heated front seats
- Brushed aluminium trim & high-gloss black trim finisher
- Harmon Kardon speaker system

Got some doubts on wisdom of ordering 19s - might mess up the ride and 'planted-ness' over bumpy roads a bit, but I'll switch to high quality non-RFTs if that happens.

Not got a delivery week yet, but dealer said circa 6 to 8 weeks. Sounds like new orders are coming through more quickly now. Hope to get the car end Nov / early Dec - looking forward to it ...!
Appreciate 0
      09-29-2012, 05:13 PM   #17
NISFAN
Major General
NISFAN's Avatar
United Kingdom
3486
Rep
9,709
Posts

Drives: BMW M2
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Bedford UK

iTrader: (0)

Nice one

One word of caution - As you have ordered Pro Nav (609) they change over to a new version in mid November (Build week 45). 6 weeks delivery would put you into 'OLD' nav territory, even 8 weeks would be tight.

YOU DO NOT WANT THE OLD NAV
Appreciate 0
      09-29-2012, 06:00 PM   #18
DieselRocket
First Lieutenant
United Kingdom
60
Rep
355
Posts

Drives: 435d M Sport
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Bristol

iTrader: (0)

Wow - didn't know that. I'll talk to my dealer Monday.

Thanks
Appreciate 0
      09-30-2012, 02:18 AM   #19
RobUK
Brigadier General
RobUK's Avatar
No_Country
2809
Rep
4,934
Posts

Drives: 340i MPPSK
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Sussex, N.Yorks, UK

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by NISFAN View Post
YOU DO NOT WANT THE OLD NAV
Obviously if you do get the option of the revised Pro Nav system then go for it, but if for whatever reason you don't get it then the 'old' Pro Nav system is still a fine piece of technology. Think mine is great - looks good, gets me to where I want to go and still impresses everyone who gets in the car
__________________

Life is a state of mind
Appreciate 0
      09-30-2012, 04:47 AM   #20
Jonas330d
New Member
0
Rep
16
Posts

Drives: 330d orderd
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Belgium

iTrader: (0)

I think the touring always will have the new navigation it is the f30 that will change
Appreciate 0
      09-30-2012, 04:59 AM   #21
DieselRocket
First Lieutenant
United Kingdom
60
Rep
355
Posts

Drives: 435d M Sport
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Bristol

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by NISFAN View Post
Nice one

One word of caution - As you have ordered Pro Nav (609) they change over to a new version in mid November (Build week 45). 6 weeks delivery would put you into 'OLD' nav territory, even 8 weeks would be tight.

YOU DO NOT WANT THE OLD NAV
By the way, I meant to ask - what are the differences with the new nav?

Thanks
Dave
Appreciate 0
      09-30-2012, 05:03 AM   #22
NISFAN
Major General
NISFAN's Avatar
United Kingdom
3486
Rep
9,709
Posts

Drives: BMW M2
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Bedford UK

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonas330d View Post
I think the touring always will have the new navigation it is the f30 that will change
Correct, but Daveyc is buying an F30 not F31.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:16 AM.




f30post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST