[RPM90]

Happy day.

I am now an official F30 owner.
Just picked up my 2013 335i Msport in Melbourne Red w/black interior.

Since I just got it and have had limited driving so far, once I get more time in it I'll post up impressions and picts, though I'm sure by now that everyone has seen a red Msport.
I was second guessing myself on the red color, but once I saw it in person while driving up to the dealer, my smile widened. Very sweet in person.
The whole Msport appearance is much better in person.

Silver and gray definitely keep the car looking cleaner longer.
Melbourne is still a bright red, but since it's still a "darker" color it shows even the lightest dust. In the 20 mile trip home, I can see a light layer of dust behind the front and rear wheels. The mudguards are going on by this weeked!

I LOVE the M steering wheel. It's just a tad bit thinner than my 135i's wheel, but it's nicely thicker than the sport line wheel.
Also, the center air bag cover is nice, small, circle and that let's you see the gauges better.

I didn't get the extended gauge cluster, and that cluster is nicer overall.
I'm not a fan of the mechanical MPG gauge. It's kinda tacky and unnecessary. Every F30 should have received the extended gauge cluster.

One thing I discovered, some of you may already know this, once you hit the "open" on the sunroof, you can get an additional 4" of opening by holding the button to open wider. Free inches, never a bad thing.

It came with Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT's, 18" staggered.
Man, the front 225's sure look narrow. The rears look proper at 255 width.

[328i4me]

Congrats on the new ride!! Looking forward to hearing your impressions of the F30 and seeing pics as well!

[justinnum1]

You lucky bastard, you got the S001's!

Enjoy it man.

[Sp82]

Congrats!

[rideontwo]

Pics!! I want to see Melbourne Red in this car.

[emtrey]

Congrats..can't wait to see pics.

You almost beat me even w/ a later production date..those M sports must be faster-especially the red ones...LOL

I am really enjoying settling in and savoring the differences from the 135i.

[emtrey]

forgot attachments..

[momo3605]

what's the extended gauge cluster?

[E36toF30]

I think I've only seen maybe one picture of an M Sport in red. You should post some!

[chrisny]

Originally Posted by E36toF30

I think I've only seen maybe one picture of an M Sport in red. You should post some!

there are 2 threads on here with some red m sport pics. but he should still post more

[zibawal]

Originally Posted by chrisny

there are 2 threads on here with some red m sport pics. but he should still post more

Same request

[Robin_NL]

Congrats.

Originally Posted by momo3605

what's the extended gauge cluster?

Below the revcounter is a digital display.That's the extended gauge cluster.
The normal one has an analog needle showing the MPG.



Cheers
Robin

[jwilly]

Can you confirm that all new BMW M models have the "Last user mode"� as the default setting from production for ASS?

Thanks,
Joel

[emtrey]

No Must have dealer re program I had it done before delivery Works well

[Maz335i]

I CANT believe you didnt post pics.

After spending so much time on the forum, you should've known that pics are A MUST!!!

Congrats bud!

...but plz post pics ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!

[DrivenByE30]

you were too busy having a big smile on your face the whole time... you couldn't even take a snap shot of your car ??

Dude?? what's wrong with you!! Where's your manners ??

Congrats RPM !! you deserve it!

Justinnumm??? it's your turn now, you finally gave in and are going for the bigger engine...

I still remember how you were practically the first one around here to have an F30...
lucky you in having a second of that happy moment!!

May i ask if you have lost any money in the transaction/switch ?? or were you able to sale your 328i at practically the same price you bought it for ??

[Maz335i]

Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

you were too busy having a big smile on your face the whole time... you couldn't even take a snap shot of your car ??

Dude?? what's wrong with you!! Where's your manners ??

Congrats RPM !! you deserve it!

Justinnumm??? it's your turn now, you finally gave in and are going for the bigger engine...

I still remember how you were practically the first one around here to have an F30...
lucky you in having a second of that happy moment!!

May i ask if you have lost any money in the transaction/switch ?? or were you able to sale your 328i at practically the same price you bought it for ??

I'm not sure how but apparently he got a better deal on the new car where his monthly payments are less than what he was paying for the 328i...not sure how he did that?

[DrivenByE30]

unless he stretched his loan period... otherwise, that's something he should PM me... i'd like to learn

[mdsbuc]

Originally Posted by vikz

Congrats!

This!

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[m630]

Originally Posted by mdsbuc

This!

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yes, since there were no real pix posted, we can only assume there is no car delivered!

[momo3605]

Originally Posted by Robin_NL

Congrats.




Below the revcounter is a digital display.That's the extended gauge cluster.
The normal one has an analog needle showing the MPG.



Cheers
Robin

no way! I thought every F30 came with that Every car I've test driven has it. Is it only available in the technology package or can you get it in as a standalone option?

[RPM90]

Originally Posted by jwilly

Can you confirm that all new BMW M models have the "Last user mode"� as the default setting from production for ASS?

Thanks,
Joel

Perhaps BMW will do this in all future builds, but for now I asked my sales guy to have it done before I picked my 3 up.