Hello!

MarkyP · 03-20-2014, 05:32 AM

Picked my car up nearly two weeks ago now... I've finally got around to registering here!

Here's some pictures:

....,,,,..,,.. · 03-20-2014, 05:34 AM

Looks stunning, bet you are having loads fun with it.

What toys did you get?

Rich9600 · 03-20-2014, 05:39 AM

Welcome to the forum.

The car looks fantastic, and in the best colour...

Yellowpinkie · 03-20-2014, 05:40 AM

Nice, good choice!

paulf · 03-20-2014, 05:40 AM

Welcome! Car is looking awesome. What options did you go for?

MarkyP · 03-20-2014, 05:57 AM

Options were:

Pro-Audio
Parking Pack
MSport + Pack
Visibility Pack
Heated Seats Front and Back
Adaptive Suspension
Pano-Sunroof
Towbar

I think that was it!

paulf · 03-20-2014, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkyP

Options were:

Pro-Audio
Parking Pack
MSport + Pack
Visibility Pack
Heated Seats Front and Back
Adaptive Suspension
Pano-Sunroof
Towbar

I think that was it!

Not jealous in the slightest.

Great spec!

MarkyP · 03-20-2014, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulf

Not jealous in the slightest.

Great spec!

Thanks Paul!

I'm taking it easy with it for the first 1200 miles, but it's still a different 'animal' to the A6 Allroad I came from!

chiark · 03-20-2014, 06:15 AM

Nice spec! Heated seats front and back? The kids can get cold bums in mine

Enjoy the car.

Alkidrew · 03-20-2014, 06:17 AM

lovely looking car. show us some pics with the pano roof open inside. I'd have loved to tick that option but just too pricey for me.

....,,,,..,,.. · 03-20-2014, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkyP

Options were:

Pro-Audio
Parking Pack
MSport + Pack
Visibility Pack
Heated Seats Front and Back
Adaptive Suspension
Pano-Sunroof
Towbar

I think that was it!

Excellent spec, how you finding the sun roof? (No I look up and it's there jokes lol)

I was tempted by the tow bar, no requirement at moment, however I can see me using it for trailer at some point.

May pay the extra then.

MarkyP · 03-20-2014, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brigand

Excellent spec, how you finding the sun roof? (No I look up and it's there jokes lol)

I was tempted by the tow bar, no requirement at moment, however I can see me using it for trailer at some point.

May pay the extra then.

The sunroof is superb. I really brightens the interior of the car. I was worried that the black seats and trim would look dreary inside. It does, but is brightened up a lot when the cover is opened... I'll try and get some picks from inside the car.

I got the towbar for trailer duties and for carrying bikes. I'm quite impressed with it as it's not visible at all when retracted, but a quick push of a button and it's there!

sms720 · 03-20-2014, 08:17 AM

Lovely car with a great spec

Tengocity · 03-20-2014, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkyP

Options were:

Pro-Audio
Parking Pack
MSport + Pack
Visibility Pack
Heated Seats Front and Back
Adaptive Suspension
Pano-Sunroof
Towbar

I think that was it!

All the essentials, so great spec!

Welcome to the forum!

Tengocity · 03-20-2014, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkyP

The sunroof is superb. I really brightens the interior of the car. I was worried that the black seats and trim would look dreary inside. It does, but is brightened up a lot when the cover is opened... I'll try and get some picks from inside the car.

I got the towbar for trailer duties and for carrying bikes. I'm quite impressed with it as it's not visible at all when retracted, but a quick push of a button and it's there!

I'd agree on the sunroof - it was a definite on our spec list and no regrets. On tilt I'm perfectly happy with it open on the Motorway at legal limit. Fully open then there is no buffeting at all, but the noise is a bit high for my liking on the motorway, but fine when on a and b roads.

I haven't yet used my tow bar, but planning to buy a towbar bike carrier in April... which one do you use and would you recommend it?

....,,,,..,,.. · 03-20-2014, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tengocity

I'd agree on the sunroof - it was a definite on our spec list and no regrets. On tilt I'm perfectly happy with it open on the Motorway at legal limit. Fully open then there is no buffeting at all, but the noise is a bit high for my liking on the motorway, but fine when on a and b roads.

I haven't yet used my tow bar, but planning to buy a towbar bike carrier in April... which one do you use and would you recommend it?

Anyone know how many thousands it costs to get retractable tow bar done at dealers post build?

chiark · 03-20-2014, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tengocity

which one do you use and would you recommend it?

A friend has the Thule Euroclassic G6 3 bike carrier, but we've gone for the Atera Strada DL with 4th bike option. This is superb as it's light, easy to carry, easy to fix, holds the bikes securely, locks the bikes to it, and it to the car, and can slide to tilt out the way to fully open the boot even with bike attached. Not a big issue with a touring that's able to open the glass hatch, but useful all the same.

Thule option

Strada DL 3

http://www.roofbox.co.uk/bike-carrie...r-mounting.php

No affiliation to RoofBox, but they have good prices and seemed to give good advice.

I'd recommend the Atera over the Thule having tried both, mainly down to the ease of fitting of the Atera, and the tilt feature.

chiark · 03-20-2014, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brigand

Anyone know how many thousands it costs to get retractable tow bar done at dealers post build?

I think it'll be well over a grand, for sure, and I think someone did get a quote for it that was in the £1500 range... It's listed as a retrofittable accessory on bmw.co.uk, so I guess dealers should be able to give a quote fairly easily.

What swayed me to tick the box was the anecdotal evidence that cooling was also uprated with the factory option, which would be a sod to retrofit. I'm not sure if the retrofit would get that, or even if the option does change it at all...

chiark · 03-20-2014, 11:09 AM

Can I retro fit the sunroof?

MarkyP · 03-20-2014, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tengocity

I'd agree on the sunroof - it was a definite on our spec list and no regrets. On tilt I'm perfectly happy with it open on the Motorway at legal limit. Fully open then there is no buffeting at all, but the noise is a bit high for my liking on the motorway, but fine when on a and b roads.

I haven't yet used my tow bar, but planning to buy a towbar bike carrier in April... which one do you use and would you recommend it?

I haven't got one yet either... so will probably be on the hunt for one soon!

Tengocity · 03-20-2014, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiark

A friend has the Thule Euroclassic G6 3 bike carrier, but we've gone for the Atera Strada DL with 4th bike option. This is superb as it's light, easy to carry, easy to fix, holds the bikes securely, locks the bikes to it, and it to the car, and can slide to tilt out the way to fully open the boot even with bike attached. Not a big issue with a touring that's able to open the glass hatch, but useful all the same.

Thule option

Strada DL 3

http://www.roofbox.co.uk/bike-carrie...r-mounting.php

No affiliation to RoofBox, but they have good prices and seemed to give good advice.

I'd recommend the Atera over the Thule having tried both, mainly down to the ease of fitting of the Atera, and the tilt feature.

Thanks, very helpful! Nothing beats practical experience for helping to decide.

Regarding your other post on the towbar fitted cars having extra cooling, has this been confirmed anywhere? Never heard that before, or read in any brochures or articles! Might be handy if I add more power too!

chiark · 03-20-2014, 11:36 AM

Only thing I've ever seen has been comments on forums - specifically this:
http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=789350
Sorry, I don't know any further details...

03-20-2014, 05:32 AM	#1
MarkyP New Member 1 Rep 23 Posts Drives: F31 335d MSport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Teesside iTrader: (0)	Hello! Picked my car up nearly two weeks ago now... I've finally got around to registering here! Here's some pictures: Attached Images
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Rich9600 Colonel 741 Rep 2,511 Posts Drives: i4 M50 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the forum. The car looks fantastic, and in the best colour... __________________ Driving i4 M50 (G26) Previous 340i Touring MSport (F31)
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MarkyP New Member 1 Rep 23 Posts Drives: F31 335d MSport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Teesside iTrader: (0)	Options were: Pro-Audio Parking Pack MSport + Pack Visibility Pack Heated Seats Front and Back Adaptive Suspension Pano-Sunroof Towbar I think that was it!
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chiark Lieutenant 14 Rep 459 Posts Drives: F31 330D 2014 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (1)	Nice spec! Heated seats front and back? The kids can get cold bums in mine Enjoy the car.
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Alkidrew Captain 61 Rep 949 Posts Drives: F31 325d M Sport GS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Surrey iTrader: (0)	lovely looking car. show us some pics with the pano roof open inside. I'd have loved to tick that option but just too pricey for me.
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chiark Lieutenant 14 Rep 459 Posts Drives: F31 330D 2014 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (1)	Can I retro fit the sunroof?
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03-20-2014, 11:36 AM	#22
chiark Lieutenant 14 Rep 459 Posts Drives: F31 330D 2014 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (1)	Only thing I've ever seen has been comments on forums - specifically this: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=789350 Sorry, I don't know any further details...
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