[swiffywagbags]

Greetings all, Just wanted to say Hi and introduce myself and my soon to be new motor...

So after a few ongoing issues with an Audi A7 which I have had for the last 2.5 years, I am due to collect my shiny new motor some time later this week / early next.

I was browsing at my local BMW dealership and saw the current deals they have on 3 series diesels, got excited and signed on the dotted line for the following:

335d xDrive M Sport Saloon
Estoril Blue
Black Dakota leather with blue stitching
Interior comfort package (heated steering wheel, folding seats, extended storage, heated seats and sliding armrest
Innovation package (driving assistant, navigation professional, head up display, concierge service, remote service, online entertainment, bluetooth and wireless charging, black panel display full, wifi hotspot prep, speed limit display
M Sport Plus package (19" double spoke style 442 alloys, M Sport braking system, sun protection glass
BMW Icon LED headlights
High Beam Assistant
Harmon Kardon system
Adaptive M Sport suspension
Reversing assist camera
Exterior mirrors - folding with anti dazzle
Electric front seats
Brushed aluminium trim with pearl chrome finisher

I have also opted for the full M performance package with the spoiler, side skirts, front splitter, rear diffuser and the 20" allloy wheels. I am having the kit painted in gloss black, which I think should offset the estoril blue nicely.

So all in all I think it's a nicely specced car.. and the deal I believe was great.

I got 0% finance with £5,000.00 deposit contribution and around £8,500.00 discount on the car ontop of the contributions, with a 3 year servicing package included.

A few questions though for you, if you don't mind answering:

1) Is the HK system good? I have had Bose and B&O in Audis which we OK but not awesome. I guess for the cost of these systems you cannot expect them to be amazing. I had a Z4 years ago with the logic 7 surround sound and that really sounded good.
2) Are the Icon adaptive the same as Audi Matrix, or do they just turn with the wheels and automatically dip the full main beam rather than turn off individual LEDs as to not blind oncoming traffic?. My current A7 has the matrix LEDs which are pretty damn cool. Like bloody witchcraft how they work.
3) Does the adaptive suspension go someway to offset the issues with the 335d not having M sport suspension? I have read a few reviews that the standard suspension on the 335d is not great, although they have made some modifications to the LCI models?

Thanks for reading and for any advice you might offer.

Look forward to interacting with you over the coming months.

Oh and one final note, why the hell did they not put dual exhausts on the 335d.. it looks like a 320d from the back

[floydarogers]

Unfortunately, most of the posters here are US/CA based, and there is no F3x 335d (or 435d) here. There are a few UK/EU posters, hope they come forward.

Beautiful car, nice spec.

[Calvin36]

Beautiful specs! Yea, no 335d here in the states. Congrats on your new car! Need some pics!

[swiffywagbags]

Thanks for your replies. I wasn't aware this was predominantly US activity. Such a shame you don't get the 335d over there.

I have had collection confirmed for late tomorrow afternoon so will be sure to post some pics once I have collected.

Thanks

[drummerlauw]

We do have 335d in E90 platform. Maybe you should try posting in E90 forum.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Congrats!

[swiffywagbags]

Hi Guys,

A few pictures here, for anyone who may be interested.

Absolutely loving the car so far.

[floydarogers]

Originally Posted by drummerlauw

We do have 335d in E90 platform. Maybe you should try posting in E90 forum.

That's a bad idea, since the car is different, and it's a different engine (M57 vs. N57.)

There is an N45/N57 diesel forum here on F30Post.