New 430d M Sport

Ulijin · 03-25-2015, 02:11 PM

Hi Guys,

I finally received my 430d on the Thursday the 12th of March. I ordered at the end of September last year and opted for a bunch of "oddball" options that seems to have led to a pretty bad delay.

My car history in reverse is as follows:

now my 430d
2012 Audi A6 2 litre TDI
2008 BMW E92 335i
2005 Audi A4 2.0 TDI
2004 Mazda RX-8
2000 Audi A6 1.8 petrol

For those wondering, yes I still miss my 335i but not the heartache of it breaking down

I experienced limp mode, injector problems, a coolant pump failure and a bunch of other stuff I've wiped from my memory. It was an N54 engine so very quick, but also very tempermental. Thankfully the HPFP never went while I owned it.

For anyone chosing between the 20d and 30d I'd strongly suggest the 30d if you want a refined engine. I know in Nick the Greek's book it's evil to buy any Diesel and in a world where money didn't count I'd have bought another 335i, but here in the Republic of Ireland cars are taxed to death and it would have cost me an additional ten thousand and then the higher tax band on options added and more. Plus there's the extra fuel used and road tax at 4 times the cost. So I kept my >10K and bought one of satan's engines.

Back to the 20d vs 30d... I often drive my folks 320d F30 and the difference in refinement is very obvious. The 20d is great on fuel and fine when you get it moving but at idle it's agricultural sounding. Conversely the 30d is refined, quiet and is a good bit more torquey. Try them both and make up your own mind, but there is a big difference!

Anyway I love the car and surprisingly also the engine. Hopefully I don't get bored of it for a few years!

Options I selected:

Black Sapphire paint
Black Dakota Leather
Piano Black - BMW Ind trim
Leather Dash
M Sport plus package incl:
- 442 bi color alloys
- Pro Nav
- Rear glass tint
- brembo brakes
- Harman Kardon Stereo
Adaptive Suspension
Active Cruise Control with Stop Go
Heads Up Display
Speed Limit Display
Comfort Access
Lumbar Support
Reversing Camera
Badge delete side and rear
I've probably forgotten a few boxes I ticked...

And finally some pics - err I'm parked in a private complex where resident's cars are allowed on double yellow lines! Not doing much for BMW drivers reputation here ;-)

Nick the Greek · 03-25-2015, 02:14 PM

Loving the looks of your car

Say three "Hail Mary's" and put an extra fiver in the collection this Sunday, and I'll let you off the diesel bit.......

Just this once.

F30Andy · 03-25-2015, 02:14 PM

Welcome, and awesome car and awesome spec.

....,,,,..,,.. · 03-25-2015, 02:19 PM

Very nice looks great and only one or two options

KevinLevin · 03-25-2015, 02:27 PM

Beautiful. Truly stunning.

46hrs till I get mine!

JonD · 03-25-2015, 02:29 PM

Looks great, the F32 really suits black.

KM79 · 03-25-2015, 02:52 PM

Lovely car,I had an e92 335i also.Dont miss it at all,or petrol for that matter.The F32 is better in every way.

Chompers · 03-25-2015, 03:05 PM

Hi and welcome from me too

Your car looks the business, the bi-colour wheels work a treat. Love the line about the yellow lines

I think everybody here in the north also live in private complexes as they all park on double yellows

d4springer · 03-25-2015, 03:13 PM

Very nice, like the wheels and the leather interior (dash) looks very refined!

Geo's comps · 03-25-2015, 03:19 PM

soo nice

I should of tried the 430d but I did play it safe with my order

MWA · 03-25-2015, 03:22 PM

Well done, fantastic photography of the front! Congrats, am pretty sure you're going to find yourself a lot more connected and entertained with the 430d than you were with your Audi

dazzapb · 03-25-2015, 03:57 PM

Ulijin that car looks stunning.

leather on dash looks very plush

Also had a 335i e92, miss the sound and startup but the denzil is better in many other ways (Nick I will say three hail mary's

)

Apl440i or 335d? · 03-25-2015, 03:59 PM

Beautiful car.

The perfect F3x in my opinion.

Tengocity · 03-25-2015, 04:00 PM

Looks very nice- great spec!

Very jealous of the leather dash

sohail579 · 03-25-2015, 04:14 PM

Stunning car mate congratulations

Ulijin · 03-25-2015, 05:28 PM

Thanks for the nice comments guys. Hail Mary's said and will be donating a fiver extra at mass

teaston · 03-25-2015, 05:30 PM

Very nice!

Every time i see a black 4 series it makes me more certain it is the way to go!

Nick the Greek · 03-25-2015, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ulijin

Thanks for the nice comments guys. Hail Mary's said and will be donating a fiver extra at mass

Good man!

First time I've ever absolved anyone for buying a diesel....

Chompers · 03-25-2015, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick the Greek

Good man!

First time I've ever absolved anyone for buying a diesel....

And probably the last

GMT234 · 03-25-2015, 05:54 PM

Looks fantastic, enjoy your car mate.

TJB90 · 03-25-2015, 05:59 PM

Love this!
So slick!, I just wish Black cars would stay cleaner for longer

My currently car before I trade it in for my new BMW I collect Friday is Black and when clean it's stunning! Will miss that!
All the best!

rick7591 · 03-25-2015, 07:07 PM

Had my black 430d for four months now and i love it as much as i did on handover day.

Loving the leather dash, great car great spec

03-25-2015, 02:11 PM	#1
Ulijin Enlisted Member 8 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 430d m-sport Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Dublin iTrader: (0)	New 430d M Sport Hi Guys, I finally received my 430d on the Thursday the 12th of March. I ordered at the end of September last year and opted for a bunch of "oddball" options that seems to have led to a pretty bad delay. My car history in reverse is as follows: now my 430d 2012 Audi A6 2 litre TDI 2008 BMW E92 335i 2005 Audi A4 2.0 TDI 2004 Mazda RX-8 2000 Audi A6 1.8 petrol For those wondering, yes I still miss my 335i but not the heartache of it breaking down I experienced limp mode, injector problems, a coolant pump failure and a bunch of other stuff I've wiped from my memory. It was an N54 engine so very quick, but also very tempermental. Thankfully the HPFP never went while I owned it. For anyone chosing between the 20d and 30d I'd strongly suggest the 30d if you want a refined engine. I know in Nick the Greek's book it's evil to buy any Diesel and in a world where money didn't count I'd have bought another 335i, but here in the Republic of Ireland cars are taxed to death and it would have cost me an additional ten thousand and then the higher tax band on options added and more. Plus there's the extra fuel used and road tax at 4 times the cost. So I kept my >10K and bought one of satan's engines. Back to the 20d vs 30d... I often drive my folks 320d F30 and the difference in refinement is very obvious. The 20d is great on fuel and fine when you get it moving but at idle it's agricultural sounding. Conversely the 30d is refined, quiet and is a good bit more torquey. Try them both and make up your own mind, but there is a big difference! Anyway I love the car and surprisingly also the engine. Hopefully I don't get bored of it for a few years! Options I selected: Black Sapphire paint Black Dakota Leather Piano Black - BMW Ind trim Leather Dash M Sport plus package incl: - 442 bi color alloys - Pro Nav - Rear glass tint - brembo brakes - Harman Kardon Stereo Adaptive Suspension Active Cruise Control with Stop Go Heads Up Display Speed Limit Display Comfort Access Lumbar Support Reversing Camera Badge delete side and rear I've probably forgotten a few boxes I ticked... And finally some pics - err I'm parked in a private complex where resident's cars are allowed on double yellow lines! Not doing much for BMW drivers reputation here ;-) Attached Images
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Nick the Greek Banned 2010 Rep 6,065 Posts Drives: M135i. I don't do diesel. Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Loving the looks of your car Say three "Hail Mary's" and put an extra fiver in the collection this Sunday, and I'll let you off the diesel bit....... Just this once.
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F30Andy Brigadier General 1774 Rep 3,490 Posts Drives: An Entire Fleet Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Welcome, and awesome car and awesome spec.
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....,,,,..,,.. General 6733 Rep 20,651 Posts Drives: xxxx Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: xxxx iTrader: (0)	Very nice looks great and only one or two options
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KevinLevin General Motors 237 Rep 513 Posts Drives: 430d M Sport + EBII Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: No more than 10 feet from my car.... iTrader: (0)	Beautiful. Truly stunning. 46hrs till I get mine!
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JonD Major 205 Rep 1,152 Posts Drives: 1 Series Coupe, M Sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Looks great, the F32 really suits black.
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KM79 Major 140 Rep 1,445 Posts Drives: 2017 335D Msport Saloon Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Lovely car,I had an e92 335i also.Dont miss it at all,or petrol for that matter.The F32 is better in every way.
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Chompers Colonel 1155 Rep 2,727 Posts Drives: F31 320d MSport (M) BS /CR Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Co. Down iTrader: (0)	Hi and welcome from me too Your car looks the business, the bi-colour wheels work a treat. Love the line about the yellow lines I think everybody here in the north also live in private complexes as they all park on double yellows __________________ Curent: F31 335d xDrive MSport Individual TB / OW Merino Gone: F31 320d MSport BS /CR, E61 520d MSport Bus Ed, E53 X5 V8 Sport
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d4springer Major 512 Rep 1,404 Posts Drives: F80 M3 CP SS/SO Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Scotland, UK iTrader: (0)	Very nice, like the wheels and the leather interior (dash) looks very refined! __________________ Current - F80 M3 CP SS/SO \| M Performance Extras Prev - F30 330D M Sport \| White \| M Performance Kit \| Various Extras Prev - E92 330D M Sport \| Black \| Highline Older - E46 330i \| Silver \| AC Schnitzer, E36 328i Coupe \| White
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Geo's comps First Lieutenant 56 Rep 333 Posts Drives: F32 420d Msport + coupe Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	soo nice I should of tried the 430d but I did play it safe with my order
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03-25-2015, 03:22 PM	#11
MWA Major 154 Rep 1,224 Posts Drives: AY M4 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Well done, fantastic photography of the front! Congrats, am pretty sure you're going to find yourself a lot more connected and entertained with the 430d than you were with your Audi
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dazzapb Brigadier General 1050 Rep 3,154 Posts Drives: 2019 X3M Comp Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SW London iTrader: (0)	Ulijin that car looks stunning. leather on dash looks very plush Also had a 335i e92, miss the sound and startup but the denzil is better in many other ways (Nick I will say three hail mary's )
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Apl440i or 335d? Colonel 480 Rep 2,324 Posts Drives: F30 335D Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Walton on Thames iTrader: (1)	Beautiful car. The perfect F3x in my opinion. __________________ E46 Coupe 320d M Sport Gone. E92 320d M Sport Gone. F30 335d M Sport Gone.
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Tengocity General 8567 Rep 19,982 Posts Drives: 911, Cayenne Turbo, Disco 4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland iTrader: (0)	Looks very nice- great spec! Very jealous of the leather dash __________________ Current: Porsche 911 991 C4S, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Land Rover Discovery 4. Gone...G01 X3 M40i, Cayman S 987, F31 340i, Cayman GT4, F82 M4 CP, Lotus Exige V6, G20 330e, F30 330e, Boxster S 987, F31 335d, Mini Cooper SD, E89 Z4, E90 330d 320d, E60 520d, E46 330d 320d, MX5s, E30 325i
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sohail579 Private First Class 14 Rep 109 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Stunning car mate congratulations
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Ulijin Enlisted Member 8 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 430d m-sport Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Dublin iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the nice comments guys. Hail Mary's said and will be donating a fiver extra at mass
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teaston Banned 10995 Rep 32,881 Posts Drives: X3 M40d Join Date: May 2012 Location: The High Seas iTrader: (1)	Very nice! Every time i see a black 4 series it makes me more certain it is the way to go!
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GMT234 Private First Class 28 Rep 137 Posts Drives: M140 mineral grey / oyster Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: York iTrader: (0)	Looks fantastic, enjoy your car mate.
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TJB90 Private 42 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 2015 - F30 - 330D - MSport Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Love this! So slick!, I just wish Black cars would stay cleaner for longer My currently car before I trade it in for my new BMW I collect Friday is Black and when clean it's stunning! Will miss that! All the best!
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03-25-2015, 07:07 PM	#22
rick7591 Private First Class 29 Rep 181 Posts Drives: 430D M Sport Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Had my black 430d for four months now and i love it as much as i did on handover day. Loving the leather dash, great car great spec
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