Entering the BMW fraternity

Whyte901 · 06-23-2013, 07:35 AM

Hello all

Wanted to make a post and say hello, Been using threads on here to help in choosing my next car. I was originally planning on going down the Audi A4 S-Line route until I drove the 320d Msport Xdrive!
Had various cars in my past; Abarth 500 (Good fun!), Skoda Octavia 1.9TDI and then a Scout, Peugeot 107,208 and 308 but never a premium marque and really looking forward to it!

I decided my ideal spec would be the F31 320d Msport Xdrive Touring with Pro Nav, Auto and if possible the 403 alloys and Xenon/Vis pack but working to my budget I could find anything with them all so had to make a compromise and here it is! (See Pics)

I will appreciate some advice on bulbs to use I have tried Phillips Xtreme Vision and Night Breaker Plus in the past, I want to achieve added visibility and a whiter appearance if possible. I dont like the stupid glaring blue bulbs that seem to be everywhere at the moment

Thanks in advance

pferdestarke · 06-23-2013, 07:46 AM

A great looking Avant, er I mean wagon, er, estate!

No seriously, good choice. What is the exact spec?

NISFAN · 06-23-2013, 09:02 AM

Nice car!!

Was it the xDrive that motivated you to try a BMW?

ZigmundUK · 06-23-2013, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by NISFAN

Nice car!!

Was it the xDrive that motivated you to try a BMW?

Looks like x drive is doing what it said on the tin- pulling the Audi market. Car looks nice btw. Looks like you have xenons though or am I mistaken?

sdb123 · 06-23-2013, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ZigmundUK

Looks like you have xenons though or am I mistaken?

I think you're mistaken....they don't look like Xenons.

F30AM · 06-23-2013, 12:08 PM

You must, you must improve the look of your bust!

Get the Vis Pack instead and ditch the 19" kerb hungry, difficult to fix high heels if it is a choice of one or the other.

Whenever I see an F30 without the Vis Pack, I assume, rightly or wrongly, the car is of poverty spec. Does this make me a bad person? Yes, it does!

Whyte901 · 06-23-2013, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by pferdestarke

A great looking Avant, er I mean wagon, er, estate!

No seriously, good choice. What is the exact spec?

Thank you.

320d Msport Xdrive Touring in Black Sapphire
Black Dakota Leather
Auto Gearbox
19" 403 alloys
High-gloss Black interior trim
BMW Professional
Seat Heating (front)
Sun Protection Glass

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Originally Posted by NISFAN

Nice car!!

Was it the xDrive that motivated you to try a BMW?

Not initially, I had my heart set on a estate. Then after driving the Xdrive was more convinced the BMW was the one I currently have a Skoda Octavia Scout on load and find it very reassuring in the bends and on the more difficult terrain.
Plus we also have access to a family tourer caravan so the added pull/traction and weight all help with this. (I know caravan are usually popular which is why I will make sure its a removable tow bar!)

The whole drive felt more engaging in the way the power is laid down, Having also test drove the A4 quattro it is propelled forward in a different way (Hard to describe) Either way I strongly suggest if you have already a test drive

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Originally Posted by sdb123

I think you're mistaken....they don't look like Xenons.

Im 99% sure they arent xenons

Thanks everyone for responses

Andys83 · 06-23-2013, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by F30AM

You must, you must improve the look of your bust!

Get the Vis Pack instead and ditch the 19" kerb hungry, difficult to fix high heels if it is a choice of one or the other.

Whenever I see an F30 without the Vis Pack, I assume, rightly or wrongly, the car is of poverty spec. Does this make me a bad person? Yes, it does!

It does indeed!!

Don't listen to the above, you're making a cracking choice, far more pleasant on the eye than those 18" things!!! IMHO

Teemo Panda · 06-23-2013, 01:11 PM

Why as a BMW estate as your 1st BMW?
Usually people transcending from other brands to BMW gets the sedan~

ZigmundUK · 06-23-2013, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Teemo Panda

Why as a BMW estate as your 1st BMW?
Usually people transcending from other brands to BMW gets the sedan~

Tourings rock! And in particular the 3 touring looks nicer than the saloon. Previously I'd have sided with saloon on looks.

18s + viz pack over 19 + poverty spec. And also sport auto transmission.

But if you've committed already then well done its a cracking car!

Whyte901 · 06-23-2013, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Andys83

It does indeed!!

Don't listen to the above, you're making a cracking choice, far more pleasant on the eye than those 18" things!!! IMHO

Cant really change the order as its an approved used and not a new build I have to have a car by next week so time is not on my side

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Originally Posted by Teemo Panda

Why as a BMW estate as your 1st BMW?
Usually people transcending from other brands to BMW gets the sedan~

For me, An estate is the most practical car on the road. I need the boot space for work and also my various cycles...
Plus I personally think the touring looks better than the saloon/sedan (Ive also seen other reviews saying very much the same)

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Originally Posted by ZigmundUK

Tourings rock! And in particular the 3 touring looks nicer than the saloon. Previously I'd have sided with saloon on looks.

18s + viz pack over 19 + poverty spec. And also sport auto transmission.

But if you've committed already then well done its a cracking car!

I REALLY would love Vis Pack but the cars with it are outside my budget, The ones I`d seen generally went for 4-5K more than I`ve paid (32.5k)

I would guess 80% of the F30/31 I have seen have had Halogens and I do think the xenons add to the whole aesthetics plus the safety element of increased visibility. I can only assume that most cars are leased/company cars and adding more and more options increases the P11D value and therefore the cost to the customer.

ZigmundUK · 06-23-2013, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Whyte901

I would guess 80% of the F30/31 I have seen have had Halogens and I do think the xenons add to the whole aesthetics plus the safety element of increased visibility. I can only assume that most cars are leased/company cars and adding more and more options increases the P11D value and therefore the cost to the customer.

Exactly why I have no vis pack, prof media or enhanced bluetooth!

languidmandala · 06-23-2013, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ZigmundUK

Tourings rock! And in particular the 3 touring looks nicer than the saloon. Previously I'd have sided with saloon on looks.

Pah!!

ZigmundUK · 06-23-2013, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by languidmandala

Pah!!

Hehe. I guess it's what is underneath that counts!

DickieGibbo · 06-23-2013, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Whyte901

Hello all

Wanted to make a post and say hello, Been using threads on here to help in choosing my next car. I was originally planning on going down the Audi A4 S-Line route until I drove the 320d Msport Xdrive!
Had various cars in my past; Abarth 500 (Good fun!), Skoda Octavia 1.9TDI and then a Scout, Peugeot 107,208 and 308 but never a premium marque and really looking forward to it!

I decided my ideal spec would be the F31 320d Msport Xdrive Touring with Pro Nav, Auto and if possible the 403 alloys and Xenon/Vis pack but working to my budget I could find anything with them all so had to make a compromise and here it is! (See Pics)

I will appreciate some advice on bulbs to use I have tried Phillips Xtreme Vision and Night Breaker Plus in the past, I want to achieve added visibility and a whiter appearance if possible. I dont like the stupid glaring blue bulbs that seem to be everywhere at the moment

Thanks in advance

Very nice car mate. I am sure you will enjoy it. Another Audi convert!

Seems all the xdrives are coming out to play. I drive over 1300 miles per month all over the country and I haven't seen one since March.

Dickie

languidmandala · 06-23-2013, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ZigmundUK

Hehe. I guess it's what is underneath that counts!

Whyte901 · 06-24-2013, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by DickieGibbo

Very nice car mate. I am sure you will enjoy it. Another Audi convert!

Seems all the xdrives are coming out to play. I drive over 1300 miles per month all over the country and I haven't seen one since March.

Dickie

Cheers mate, Been told should be early this week

Poohbore · 06-24-2013, 07:20 AM

Lovely car, agree on the practical side of the Touring and the reassurance of the X Drive.

I'm not a fan of the big wheels and small discs behind but thats a personal choice.

For some of us that take these as a company car its difficult to balance the options against the tax hit. For SWMBO it was more important to have the H & K sound upgrade than the look of the light upgrade - Music is always on in the car, headlights aren't used all the time !
Makes me jealous as i still have to wait another month for mine

F30AM · 06-24-2013, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F30AM

You must, you must improve the look of your bust!

Get the Vis Pack instead and ditch the 19" kerb hungry, difficult to fix high heels if it is a choice of one or the other.

Whenever I see an F30 without the Vis Pack, I assume, rightly or wrongly, the car is of poverty spec. Does this make me a bad person? Yes, it does!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andys83

It does indeed!!

Don't listen to the above, you're making a cracking choice, far more pleasant on the eye than those 18" things!!! IMHO

Really, how very beatchy of you

F30AM · 06-24-2013, 10:58 AM

To all of you who are in criminal love with Audi interiors, I say PAH!
They might appear or feel solid, but are stolid like the whole car, have no coherent design theme and look painfully ugly to these eyes. Even the minimalist new A3 interior is not very exciting, but everyone is raving about it and I for the life of me am in a quandary as to why there is such an orgasmic reaction to it.

rich1068 · 06-24-2013, 02:53 PM

Solid. Stolid. Nail. Head.

Whyte901 · 06-24-2013, 03:22 PM

Any advice on bulbs been looking at Ring Xenon Ultima or MTEC Super Whites?

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Poohbore Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 252 Posts Drives: Mineral White F31 xDrive Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	Lovely car, agree on the practical side of the Touring and the reassurance of the X Drive. I'm not a fan of the big wheels and small discs behind but thats a personal choice. For some of us that take these as a company car its difficult to balance the options against the tax hit. For SWMBO it was more important to have the H & K sound upgrade than the look of the light upgrade - Music is always on in the car, headlights aren't used all the time ! Makes me jealous as i still have to wait another month for mine
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Whyte901 Private 23 Rep 92 Posts Drives: F31 320d Xdrive Msport Touring Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Yorkshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 320d Mspor ... [0.00]	Any advice on bulbs been looking at Ring Xenon Ultima or MTEC Super Whites?
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