My New F30 330d M sport.

LTDemps · 06-22-2017, 05:35 AM

Hi all,

So yesterday I was finally able to pick up my new car. I emphasise the word MY new car, because it's not actually brand new, just new to me. Unlike some of you lucky fellows, I can't quite afford these brand new......yet.

So after owning an E61 for 4 years, I decided it was time to change. The 5 series convinced me that BMW is where is at for driving pleasure. So I decided I would stay with the brand. I did some hunting around and instantly fell in love with the look of the F30. Then the challenge, to find one that's right for me.

I then stumbled across what is now my new car. A 330d m sport auto saloon/sedan in estoril blue. The car looked stunning. One of the nicest cars, in my opinion, I've ever laid eyes on. Truly beautiful. But having never owned a diesel, I was a bit sceptical. A bit of reading and research and I decided to take the plunge without even test driving. I picked it up yesterday, and what. A. Car.

It was built in 2013. This month is its 4th birthday. It only has 34,000 miles on the clock, which is quite low for a diesel BMW which are often used as long distance tourers. However, I was stunned when I turned up to collect it. This thing is immaculate. My jaw dropped. I was 90% convinced I'd bought the right car. I wasn't 100%....it's still a diesel. Then I drove it home. My mind is absolutely blown. It's so exciting so precise, so responsive. This thing is a joy. How on earth have they done it? It doesn't really sound like a diesel, it doesn't seem to drive like a diesel. Literally the nicest car I've ever had the pleasure of owning.

Anyway, thought I'd share this with you. It would be good to hear about when other fellow Beemer drivers have been pleasantly surprised. [IMG][/IMG]

evdok · 06-22-2017, 05:58 AM

Nice choice, these cars are addictive to drive especially in sport mode.

Enjoy

mfstrby · 06-22-2017, 06:52 AM

How can you step on the bmw logo??

congrats

LTDemps · 06-22-2017, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by colonel_bagshot

How can you step on the bmw logo??

congrats

Hahaha, it does make getting into the car quite the challenge!

Rick4345 · 06-22-2017, 07:29 AM

Nice ride!!

I work at a dealership and get to drive a diesel every once in a while. I also drove one one when I was in Germany a couple of years ago. They are awesome.

I love the door projector lights. If you check with the dealer there is a M Sport symbol that can be inserted so it projects on the ground. It should be in the box the lamps came in.

Enjoy your new car!!

Rick

Blubaron79 · 06-22-2017, 07:42 AM

Perfect! Looks great. The front lip really makes the car!

ASHpro · 06-22-2017, 07:58 AM

Awesome driving machine, love the look and the presence it has. Drive it it sport most of the time as it's just so rewarding. It's a special blue too, so take good care of it. Congratulations!

LTDemps · 06-22-2017, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ASHpro

Awesome driving machine, love the look and the presence it has. Drive it it sport most of the time as it's just so rewarding. It's a special blue too, so take good care of it. Congratulations!

It's definitely special. The colour is incredible. Really love it. And it's a lot more of a head turner than I expected.

.BMW. · 06-22-2017, 02:45 PM

Very nice!

Congrats.

Hooded · 06-22-2017, 07:00 PM

Great looking car congrates

In fact it's exactly what I'll be looking to buy next summer, ...a roughly 4 year old estoril blue 330d M sport

Can I be a bit nosey and ask the spec/extras the car has and roughly how much you paid?

Cheers

CJ421 · 06-22-2017, 09:56 PM

Awesome car, congratulations! 34k miles is nothing. The car looks brand new, and I bet it drives that way. Enjoy it.

Charles

LTDemps · 06-23-2017, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Hooded

Great looking car congrates

In fact it's exactly what I'll be looking to buy next summer, ...a roughly 4 year old estoril blue 330d M sport

Can I be a bit nosey and ask the spec/extras the car has and roughly how much you paid?

Cheers

Of course you can. What I have done is go on to the BMW VIN decoder and got a full list of the options at build. They are:

S1CA Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S230 Extra package, EU-specific
S249 Multifunction f steering wheel
S2PA Wheel bolt retainer
S2PF BMW LA wheel M Star Spoke 403
S2TB Sport automatic transmission
S302 Alarm system
P337 M Sports package
S423 Floor mats, velours
S428 Warning triangle and first aid kit
S431 Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S465 Through-loading system
S481 Sports seat
S494 Seat heating driver/passenger
S4AD Interior trim strips, alu, brushed, fine
S4DL Accent strips, black, high-gloss
S502 Headlight cleaning system
S508 Park Distance Control (PDC)
S521 Rain sensor
S522 Xenon Light
S524 Adaptive Headlights
S534 Automatic air conditioning
S544 Cruise control with brake function
S563 Light package
S575 Supplementary 12V sockets
S5AC High-beam assistant
S5DA Passenger airbag deactivation
S609 Navigation system Professional
S654 DAB tuner
S688 Harman/Kardon Surround Sound system
S698 Area-Code 2 for DVD
S6AC Intelligent emergency SOS call
S6AE Teleservices
S6AK Connected Drive Services
S6AM Real-Time Traffic Information
S6AN Concierge Services
S6AP Remote Services
S6AR Internet
S6NH Hands-free with USB interface
S6NR Apps
S6WA Instrument cluster, expanded equipment
S6WA Instrument cluster, expanded equipment
S704 M Sports suspension
S710 M leather steering wheel
S715 M Aerodynamics package
S760 High gloss shadow line
S775 Headlining anthracite
L812 National version England / Ireland
S850 Dummy-SALAPA
S880 On-board vehicle literature English
S8KA Dummy-SALAPA
S8S2 Coding alarm signal
S8S3 Automatic locking when driving off
S8SM Car ident. number visible from outside
S8TG Thiefproofing device
S8V1 Label
S216 HYDRO STEERING-SERVOTRONIC
S258 Tire with run-flat functionality
S520 Fog lights
S853 Language version English

I know some of that is pointless and not needed, but I thought I would just post everything so that you knew.

As for the cost, I can tell you exactly what was paid for it. It was listed at £23,995. I ended up paying £20,000 on the dot for it.

Hope that answers your questions buddy, anything else please do not hesitate to ask.

LTDemps · 06-23-2017, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJ421

Awesome car, congratulations! 34k miles is nothing. The car looks brand new, and I bet it drives that way. Enjoy it.

Charles

It does drive that way. You could honestly believe that it is brand new! I am already enjoying it. Absolutely stunning drive.

Framamind · 06-23-2017, 02:46 PM

Very nice. Congrats!

Hooded · 06-23-2017, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LTDemps

Of course you can. What I have done is go on to the BMW VIN decoder and got a full list of the options at build. They are:

S1CA Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S230 Extra package, EU-specific
S249 Multifunction f steering wheel
S2PA Wheel bolt retainer
S2PF BMW LA wheel M Star Spoke 403
S2TB Sport automatic transmission
S302 Alarm system
P337 M Sports package
S423 Floor mats, velours
S428 Warning triangle and first aid kit
S431 Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S465 Through-loading system
S481 Sports seat
S494 Seat heating driver/passenger
S4AD Interior trim strips, alu, brushed, fine
S4DL Accent strips, black, high-gloss
S502 Headlight cleaning system
S508 Park Distance Control (PDC)
S521 Rain sensor
S522 Xenon Light
S524 Adaptive Headlights
S534 Automatic air conditioning
S544 Cruise control with brake function
S563 Light package
S575 Supplementary 12V sockets
S5AC High-beam assistant
S5DA Passenger airbag deactivation
S609 Navigation system Professional
S654 DAB tuner
S688 Harman/Kardon Surround Sound system
S698 Area-Code 2 for DVD
S6AC Intelligent emergency SOS call
S6AE Teleservices
S6AK Connected Drive Services
S6AM Real-Time Traffic Information
S6AN Concierge Services
S6AP Remote Services
S6AR Internet
S6NH Hands-free with USB interface
S6NR Apps
S6WA Instrument cluster, expanded equipment
S6WA Instrument cluster, expanded equipment
S704 M Sports suspension
S710 M leather steering wheel
S715 M Aerodynamics package
S760 High gloss shadow line
S775 Headlining anthracite
L812 National version England / Ireland
S850 Dummy-SALAPA
S880 On-board vehicle literature English
S8KA Dummy-SALAPA
S8S2 Coding alarm signal
S8S3 Automatic locking when driving off
S8SM Car ident. number visible from outside
S8TG Thiefproofing device
S8V1 Label
S216 HYDRO STEERING-SERVOTRONIC
S258 Tire with run-flat functionality
S520 Fog lights
S853 Language version English

I know some of that is pointless and not needed, but I thought I would just post everything so that you knew.

As for the cost, I can tell you exactly what was paid for it. It was listed at £23,995. I ended up paying £20,000 on the dot for it.

Hope that answers your questions buddy, anything else please do not hesitate to ask.

Nice one

mike@x-ph.com · 06-27-2017, 04:26 PM

Congrats!

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LTDemps New Member 10 Rep 11 Posts Drives: F30 330d M sport. Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Southampton iTrader: (0)	My New F30 330d M sport. Hi all, So yesterday I was finally able to pick up my new car. I emphasise the word MY new car, because it's not actually brand new, just new to me. Unlike some of you lucky fellows, I can't quite afford these brand new......yet. So after owning an E61 for 4 years, I decided it was time to change. The 5 series convinced me that BMW is where is at for driving pleasure. So I decided I would stay with the brand. I did some hunting around and instantly fell in love with the look of the F30. Then the challenge, to find one that's right for me. I then stumbled across what is now my new car. A 330d m sport auto saloon/sedan in estoril blue. The car looked stunning. One of the nicest cars, in my opinion, I've ever laid eyes on. Truly beautiful. But having never owned a diesel, I was a bit sceptical. A bit of reading and research and I decided to take the plunge without even test driving. I picked it up yesterday, and what. A. Car. It was built in 2013. This month is its 4th birthday. It only has 34,000 miles on the clock, which is quite low for a diesel BMW which are often used as long distance tourers. However, I was stunned when I turned up to collect it. This thing is immaculate. My jaw dropped. I was 90% convinced I'd bought the right car. I wasn't 100%....it's still a diesel. Then I drove it home. My mind is absolutely blown. It's so exciting so precise, so responsive. This thing is a joy. How on earth have they done it? It doesn't really sound like a diesel, it doesn't seem to drive like a diesel. Literally the nicest car I've ever had the pleasure of owning. Anyway, thought I'd share this with you. It would be good to hear about when other fellow Beemer drivers have been pleasantly surprised. [IMG][/IMG] Attached Images
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