New Owner: Alpine White 335d (Photos!)

Quail · 01-20-2016, 06:04 AM

Just took delivery of our 335d. Been driving it for the last couple of hours and I'm very impressed. Build quality feels good, driving position is great and power is effortless.

It's hard not to open it up fully; trying to be sensible until fully run in. How many miles did you last?

Spec-wise, it's only a very short and very cheap 12 month lease, so we didn't spec anything in the way of additional options. Happy with the car at basic M Sport spec; it's still a significant step up from my last daily.

goodbyalfa · 01-20-2016, 06:52 AM

Nice.
What were the monthlies for a 12 month lease?

Stooo · 01-20-2016, 06:56 AM

Lease cars don't have a "run in" period. Let the second owner worry about that

AnthonyR · 01-20-2016, 07:01 AM

Looking nice

Quail · 01-20-2016, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by goodbyalfa

Nice.
What were the monthlies for a 12 month lease?

3 + 11 at £399pm.

BMW VIP do some pretty good leases for sports teams (GF is on an F1 team).

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Originally Posted by Stooo

Lease cars don't have a "run in" period. Let the second owner worry about that

I'm trying to be good; don't tempt me.

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Originally Posted by AnthonyR

Looking nice

Thanks!

simon. · 01-20-2016, 07:19 AM

Might see you around & around MK

Quail · 01-20-2016, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by simon.

Might see you around & around MK

What colour is your F31? Will keep my eyes peeled!

JustChris · 01-20-2016, 07:23 AM

Very nice, some nice roundabouts to practice on.

simon. · 01-20-2016, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Quail

What colour is your F31? Will keep my eyes peeled!

Dirty MG.. Rubbish time of year to try & keep it clean

Quail · 01-20-2016, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by simon.

Dirty MG.. Rubbish time of year to try & keep it clean

Will keep my eyes peeled!

Put 80 miles on the car today. So far so good.

GX337 · 01-20-2016, 12:23 PM

Got mine last week just put on 100 miles now. Same spec and colour, also on a great lease deal via an f1 discount. I'm biased but alpine white looks good with the standard m sport spec, only thing I really miss is heated seats and xenons, rides really well with the standard 18" wheels and the business navigation is excellent.

SpaceHorsey · 01-20-2016, 12:33 PM

Not sure if petrol differs to Diesel but my dealer told me that BMW don't specify a "running in period" anymore as all engines will have been run on a test bed. Accept on m cars where they need to come back in for the 1300 mile service.

My new 340i had its legs stretched as soon as it was up to temperature.

mcdokika · 01-20-2016, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Quail

Just took delivery of our 335d. Been driving it for the last couple of hours and I'm very impressed. Build quality feels good, driving position is great and power is effortless.

It's hard not to open it up fully; trying to be sensible until fully run in. How many miles did you last?

Spec-wise, it's only a very short and very cheap 12 month lease, so we didn't spec anything in the way of additional options. Happy with the car at basic M Sport spec; it's still a significant step up from my last daily.

Congratulation!!Very nice!

Which leasing company did u use ?

Quail · 01-20-2016, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GX337

Got mine last week just put on 100 miles now. Same spec and colour, also on a great lease deal via an f1 discount. I'm biased but alpine white looks good with the standard m sport spec, only thing I really miss is heated seats and xenons, rides really well with the standard 18" wheels and the business navigation is excellent.

Nice! Did you also use Park Lane?

I really like the standard M Sport 18s, although I wish they offered the 351M for our cars.

The only thing I'm noticeably missing thus far is Xenons and a better sound system.

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Originally Posted by SpaceHorsey

Not sure if petrol differs to Diesel but my dealer told me that BMW don't specify a "running in period" anymore as all engines will have been run on a test bed. Accept on m cars where they need to come back in for the 1300 mile service.

My new 340i had its legs stretched as soon as it was up to temperature.

Hmm this is interesting; from everything I've read it seems like a real mix of opinion. I'm slowly but surely opening it up further and further, and always waiting until it's fully warm before driving with purpose.

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Originally Posted by mcdokika

Congratulation!!Very nice!

Which leasing company did u use ?

Thanks! This car was through BMW VIP in Park Lane

SpaceHorsey · 01-20-2016, 03:18 PM

Oh, and nice car BTW, looks great. I too like the 18s, considering changing the 19s on my car for something else.

Dadwhitey · 01-20-2016, 03:21 PM

Very nice and in the best colour IMO

GX337 · 01-20-2016, 03:32 PM

Yes Quail I used Park Lane.

Broncho · 01-20-2016, 03:53 PM

No need to run it in, it only revs to 4500 anyway, just get in and rag it.

Kal101 · 01-20-2016, 04:06 PM

Lovely looking car

Like the trailer - never seen car delivered like that before

Can't really class an m sport as basic spec tbh.

Enjoy it.

dopper99 · 01-20-2016, 04:07 PM

Yes agreed, if it's a 12 month lease you don't want to be spending a month of that time driving it slowly! Times running out.......

MattRST · 01-20-2016, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SpaceHorsey

Not sure if petrol differs to Diesel but my dealer told me that BMW don't specify a "running in period" anymore as all engines will have been run on a test bed. Accept on m cars where they need to come back in for the 1300 mile service.

My new 340i had its legs stretched as soon as it was up to temperature.

States 1200 in the manual

pienchips · 01-20-2016, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Kal001

Can't really class an m sport as basic spec tbh.

True M Sports have carbon interior don't you know

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Quail Private First Class 50 Rep 105 Posts Drives: F31 335d Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Bedfordshire iTrader: (0)	New Owner: Alpine White 335d (Photos!) Just took delivery of our 335d. Been driving it for the last couple of hours and I'm very impressed. Build quality feels good, driving position is great and power is effortless. It's hard not to open it up fully; trying to be sensible until fully run in. How many miles did you last? Spec-wise, it's only a very short and very cheap 12 month lease, so we didn't spec anything in the way of additional options. Happy with the car at basic M Sport spec; it's still a significant step up from my last daily. __________________ S14a 200SX / F31 335d Last edited by Quail; 01-20-2016 at 06:11 AM..
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GX337 Private 10 Rep 99 Posts Drives: f30 335d Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: bucks iTrader: (0)	Got mine last week just put on 100 miles now. Same spec and colour, also on a great lease deal via an f1 discount. I'm biased but alpine white looks good with the standard m sport spec, only thing I really miss is heated seats and xenons, rides really well with the standard 18" wheels and the business navigation is excellent.
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SpaceHorsey Second Lieutenant 82 Rep 224 Posts Drives: F31 340i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Herts iTrader: (0)	Not sure if petrol differs to Diesel but my dealer told me that BMW don't specify a "running in period" anymore as all engines will have been run on a test bed. Accept on m cars where they need to come back in for the 1300 mile service. My new 340i had its legs stretched as soon as it was up to temperature.
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SpaceHorsey Second Lieutenant 82 Rep 224 Posts Drives: F31 340i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Herts iTrader: (0)	Oh, and nice car BTW, looks great. I too like the 18s, considering changing the 19s on my car for something else.
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GX337 Private 10 Rep 99 Posts Drives: f30 335d Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: bucks iTrader: (0)	Yes Quail I used Park Lane.
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