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daberlin · 11-15-2013, 05:48 PM

Greetings -

After a five year absence from the Blue Roundel, I am back in a BMW and thought I'd say hello to the forum. My previous BMW's included an E39 528i and 325ix E46 Estate.

The wife and I were looking for a commuter car to replace her Honda and were originally interested in a 2014 Euro Delivery F30 328d. However, after a drive in a new July '13 SA build 335i I was sold. I believe I got a tremendous deal on an end of model year car and figured that 33 mpg highway was still pretty darn good. From the pictures you'll see I also happen to own a Flat 6 as well. I think both cars look good together.

Enclosed are a few pictures of my car/specs. Wishing everyone a good weekend.

Regards, David

2013 BMW 335i Estoril Blue

Black Dakota Leather
M Sport Package
19" 403M HP Tires
Cold Weather Package
Driver Assist/Plus Package
Premium Package
Technology Package
Sport Automatic Transmission
Harman Kardon Surround Sound

M3AWD · 11-15-2013, 06:03 PM

sweet rides! good choice

IM2C · 11-15-2013, 06:18 PM

Gotta love 403s! Congrats, looks awesome.
Black kidneys, color matched side markers and you're good to go.

Falafel Combo · 11-15-2013, 06:38 PM

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The wife and I were looking for a commuter car to replace her Honda and ...

daberlin · 11-15-2013, 07:11 PM

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Haha. Now now, no need to hate on her old Honda CRV. That POS has 200K miles on it and still will NOT DIE. She was not 'enlightened' on fine German Engineering until she met me.

435iaffair · 11-15-2013, 07:17 PM

very nice!

daberlin · 11-15-2013, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by e90im

Gotta love 403s! Congrats, looks awesome.
Black kidneys, color matched side markers and you're good to go.

Hit list over the next year -

M Sport Interior CF Trim
M Sport Mats
Performance Power Kit
M Sport Pedals
Akrapovic Exhaust
Front/Rear Spoilers
Black Kidneys

I know in general folks hate orange indicators, but being a UVA grad, I LOVE blue and orange. I have the clear indicators on the 911, but I'm thinking I might keep as is on the F30.

nyc2sd30 · 11-15-2013, 11:39 PM

Looks great!

Bernard335 · 11-16-2013, 01:35 AM

Hi. It's an awesome car, mine also looked like that for 3 weeks while I waited for some parts now she looks like this

snowghost · 11-16-2013, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Bernard335

Hi. It's an awesome car, mine also looked like that for 3 weeks while I waited for some parts now she looks like this

Ah yes, you guys get the fog lights on the M-Sport.

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daberlin Second Lieutenant 47 Rep 284 Posts Drives: F30 335i EBII MPPK/BBK Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 1999 Honda CR-V [0.00] 2013 BMW 335i [0.00] 1986 BMW 325e [0.00] 2014 Porsche 991 Ca ... [0.00] 2018 Audi SQ5 [0.00] 1971 Volkswagen Sup ... [0.00]	Greetings - After a five year absence from the Blue Roundel, I am back in a BMW and thought I'd say hello to the forum. My previous BMW's included an E39 528i and 325ix E46 Estate. The wife and I were looking for a commuter car to replace her Honda and were originally interested in a 2014 Euro Delivery F30 328d. However, after a drive in a new July '13 SA build 335i I was sold. I believe I got a tremendous deal on an end of model year car and figured that 33 mpg highway was still pretty darn good. From the pictures you'll see I also happen to own a Flat 6 as well. I think both cars look good together. Enclosed are a few pictures of my car/specs. Wishing everyone a good weekend. Regards, David 2013 BMW 335i Estoril Blue Black Dakota Leather M Sport Package 19" 403M HP Tires Cold Weather Package Driver Assist/Plus Package Premium Package Technology Package Sport Automatic Transmission Harman Kardon Surround Sound Last edited by daberlin; 11-15-2013 at 07:08 PM..
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IM2C Major General 2069 Rep 5,373 Posts Drives: ∞ Improbability Drive Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: FL iTrader: (9)	Gotta love 403s! Congrats, looks awesome. Black kidneys, color matched side markers and you're good to go. __________________ ///\| g87 \| f87 Comp \| g29 M40i \| f97 Comp \| f80 Comp \| f80 \| f30 \| e92 \| tt \| S5 \| e92 \| 350z \| e90 \|
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Bernard335 Second Lieutenant 35 Rep 207 Posts Drives: BMW 335i M Sport M Performance Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Hi. It's an awesome car, mine also looked like that for 3 weeks while I waited for some parts now she looks like this Attached Images
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