"My" new toy....

chrisbin · 07-10-2008, 07:15 AM

Well, after 2 weeks, I'm getting quite used to it....

CrimsonRedE93 · 07-10-2008, 07:21 AM

Looks really good Chrisbin

hope you are finding the engine a tad better than the 320i

and that the fuel consumption is not too much worse.

Mark II · 07-10-2008, 07:24 AM

Congratulations mate - looking good!!

Nice spec too, M-sp, step, flappy paddles, pro nav - good stuff...

Have you used the radio at all or are you enjoying the 6 cylinder symphony too much?

chrisbin · 07-10-2008, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by CrimsonRedE93

Looks really good Chrisbin

hope you are finding the engine a tad better than the 320i

and that the fuel consumption is not too much worse.

Thanks mate! Just a tad in both cases!!

Overall average over 600 mls is 27mpg....I get c.32mpg with 320i....but go a bit slower!!

Its only "mine" for another 2 weeks probably......but its fun while it lasts

MarkII - yep its got all the toys! I must say that I do like the flappy paddles - the fact that you can access a downshift so quickly in auto mode is great. And obviously full manual is lots of fun too! iDrive is a mix - lots of nice features but it really isnt as intuitive as it should be imo...

As I said above, its not a permanent solution.......

booforty · 07-10-2008, 07:35 AM

The straight-six is a superb engine and sounds fantastic too! Enjoy!

Mark II · 07-10-2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisbin

iDrive is a mix - lots of nice features but it really isnt as intuitive as it should be imo...

Does yours have the voice control? I find it much easier than trying to fiddle with the iDrive controller......except for when choosing the radio station, coz I can't get used to saying "beebeeceeRtwo" or worse "beebeeceeleics" in a good enough computerised voice to make the damn thing understand. Thank god there are not services for BBC-for-art 'BBCfART or 'BBC4 UK' or I'd really be in trouble...

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Originally Posted by chrisbin

Its only "mine" for another 2 weeks probably..... its not a permanent solution.......

Sorry, I've been out of the loop lately - what's the latest then?

creepy coupe · 07-10-2008, 09:22 AM

Nice car, I test drove one a few weeks ago and loved it, in particular the choices of how to change gears, auto, paddle and sequential.

booforty · 07-10-2008, 09:22 AM

I struggle with voice control. Need to change my voice to R2D2 or something

chrisbin · 07-10-2008, 09:25 AM

Havent tried voice control actually....yet!!

Mark - I have this for a month while they have a final attempt at fixing mine.......

creepy coupe · 07-10-2008, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisbin

Havent tried voice control actually....yet!!

Mark - I have this for a month while they have a final attempt at fixing mine.......

I don't think I could give it back

xenon · 07-10-2008, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisbin

Mark - I have this for a month while they have a final attempt at fixing mine.......

and if they don't, Chris??

Porscha! · 07-10-2008, 01:05 PM

Looks good

What is up with yours?

remmib · 07-10-2008, 01:12 PM

Beautiful, awesome colour combo.

chrisbin · 07-12-2008, 04:31 AM

I'll let you all know the outcome when its finalised........keeping schtum til then! As for giving it back, you are right...if I was thinking another coupe was what I wanted then I would definitely feel like I had to keep this one.....up to Goodwood and back, mixed driving and roads, avg was 34mpg which is a lot better than I would have expected.

NFS · 07-12-2008, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisbin

I'll let you all know the outcome when its finalised........keeping schtum til then! As for giving it back, you are right...if I was thinking another coupe was what I wanted then I would definitely feel like I had to keep this one.....up to Goodwood and back, mixed driving and roads, avg was 34mpg which is a lot better than I would have expected.

Keep it. If you move house and change your name they will never find you

chrisbin · 07-12-2008, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by NFS

Keep it. If you move house and change your name they will never find you

Actually, you're probably right!! Never signed anything at all....just picked up key and drove off!!!

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chrisbin Colonel 112 Rep 2,333 Posts Drives: 640i MSport Coupe Join Date: May 2005 Location: S.Wales, UK iTrader: (1)	I'll let you all know the outcome when its finalised........keeping schtum til then! As for giving it back, you are right...if I was thinking another coupe was what I wanted then I would definitely feel like I had to keep this one.....up to Goodwood and back, mixed driving and roads, avg was 34mpg which is a lot better than I would have expected. __________________ Current: F13 640i MSport, e85 Z4 3.0i Previous - Alpina D3 BiTurbo E90 LCI Manual, 320d M Sport E92 Auto, 330i M Sport E92 courtesy of BMW UK....320i M Sport E92 Auto, 320d SE E90 Manual.
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