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Well after a long wait since 3 February when I placed order, I have my car due delivery tomorrow.

I elected for delivery rather than collection as inherently lazy lol ( actually was easier than trip to London).

I have the morning working from home waiting for car and then work for afternoon, so will be an evening drive around, already worked out route

I drive the outbound, the darling wife drives the return.

Will obviously post some pics at some point.

My loyal and very good E91 is collected Wednesday with a mere 13200 miles on clock.

On it's last trip to Pembrokeshire we managed 54.8 mpg there and back and none was at 60.

I did notice a nice black 330 xdrive on the M4 near Cardiff / Port talbot in the heavy rain on Saturday - looked confident in that crap weather

As mentioned previously mine is without adaptive, so will see how it is from harsh E91 msport suspension to ride high xdrive on F31.

Oh well just have to wait 24 hours now ---- arrrrrrhhhhhh.

[Billy Cheeseman]

hope the new car is all that you hoped - I have had mine for 5 days and am totally loving it - massive difference to the e90 in my opinion - I do not have adaptive either and I find the m sport ride solid but very comfortable

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Originally Posted by BrettChinery

hope the new car is all that you hoped - I have had mine for 5 days and am totally loving it - massive difference to the e90 in my opinion - I do not have adaptive either and I find the m sport ride solid but very comfortable

As mine is an xdrive, it will not even have msport, just 'standard' suspension.

Not too concerned tbh, with some of the farm and back road tracks I was driving down last week, I could have done with the extra ride height, a few times I thought was going to bottom out or hit front of lower bumper skirt.

[Billy Cheeseman]

you will be fine - trust the fine engineers at BMW - they know how to build a decent car!!!!!!!! LOL

[SkyJawa]

Almost that day at last!! Not sure there will be much sleep!

[JustChris]

Nearly there Brigand, a long wait, I'm sure it will be worth it.

I had to chuckle at one point of your post, I only laughed as I can see how this would pan out with me at home. On the return trip back, poor Mrs Brigand, every gadget in that car that can be operated from the passenger seat will be going off! Sport Mode, Comfort Mode, Sat Nav you name it will be adjusted

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Originally Posted by ChesterM4

Nearly there Brigand, a long wait, I'm sure it will be worth it.

I had to chuckle at one point of your post, I only laughed as I can see how this would pan out with me at home. On the return trip back, poor Mrs Brigand, every gadget in that car that can be operated from the passenger seat will be going off! Sport Mode, Comfort Mode, Sat Nav you name it will be adjusted

Oh I have already been informed not to 'fiddle' as she is driving.

BMW are one of the few manufacturers that cater for a 5'11 and 5'2 driver, it takes seconds to adjust, some cars it's a nightmare.

Pleased it's not new car day today, V heavy rain, lightening and thunder here lol.

[bpc101]

Not long now, I really hope you have some good weather tomorrow for your delivery and I am sure you will enjoy the drive to work in the afternoon!

I have just passed the 500 mile mark so starting to apply a little more throttle and boy does it go...

Long light days at the moment, but you will have to go out when its dark to see the adaptive headlights at work!

[jusdorange]

Originally Posted by Brigand

Oh I have already been informed not to 'fiddle' as she is driving.

BMW are one of the few manufacturers that cater for a 5'11 and 5'2 driver, it takes seconds to adjust, some cars it's a nightmare.

Pleased it's not new car day today, V heavy rain, lightening and thunder here lol.

My complaint is. The instrument cluster / wheel combo don't work with all driving styles

In my ideal driving position the top of the rev / speedo is obscured

[Biogeny]

good luck, enjoy

[Billy Cheeseman]

enjoy - hope the weather is good for you - nothing sucks like a brand new car & rain LOL

[bpc101]

Originally Posted by jusdorange

My complaint is. The instrument cluster / wheel combo don't work with all driving styles

In my ideal driving position the top of the rev / speedo is obscured

+1 - either top can't be seen or odometer

HUD counters the first, and I don't need to see the odometer all the time but still frustrating that the wheel / steering column hasn't been designed particularly well for this.

[nicklouse]

I've managed to get it so that I can see all the display, so happy now!

Brigand enjoy tomorrow, I'm excited for you as I know how much you will love the move!!! Doing the same as me plus some extras in the 330d

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Car insurance sorted, went for Admiral in the end rather than BMW, comes in at 320 a year for BMW and 158 for the Mondeo.
I don't agree with their definition of options, I think they ran out of room to type them, as I went through all those options linked to Pro Nav etc.

Just Gap to sort in morning, hopefully get some discount from Mr Pickles.

Off to check out Clean your car etc, might be some last minute purchases

[F30AM]

To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day
To the last syllable of recorded time,
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage
And then is heard no more: it is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.

Shakespeare - Macbeth Act 5, Scene 5.

[ozwol]

Originally Posted by BrettChinery

you will be fine - trust the fine engineers at BMW - they know how to build a decent car!!!!!!!! LOL

Had my non adaptive xdrive a month now. It was a huge concern to me pre delivery that i had bought a boat having not known about the adaptive at time of ordering! Driving the car i can honestly say that i would not change it in any way (other than lowering). I cannot imagine i would ever feel the need to firm it up in anyway, in fact with the 19's its perfect for us.
ENJOY.

[SkyJawa]

My best quote was from Admiral, funnily enough a very similar price! Got 5 months left with my old place though so I'll see how they do first, don't really want to cancel part way through.....

[JustChris]

one more nostalgic trip in the 320 Brigand?

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Originally Posted by ChesterM4

one more nostalgic trip in the 320 Brigand?

Yes frustratingly I have over half a tank left....

So just changed my average from 54.8 mpg to 32 mpg with some nice Shropshire back roads, pads may be a little more worn.

[nicklouse]

Ahh I spent the last month doing £20 splash and dash fill ups - have to give mine back with 1/4 tank for BCA to collect though...

[330dMSXD]

Originally Posted by Brigand

Car insurance sorted, went for Admiral in the end rather than BMW, comes in at 320 a year for BMW and 158 for the Mondeo.
I don't agree with their definition of options, I think they ran out of room to type them, as I went through all those options linked to Pro Nav etc.

Just Gap to sort in morning, hopefully get some discount from Mr Pickles.

Off to check out Clean your car etc, might be some last minute purchases

£320 for a 330d M-Sport X-Drive!!........I know there are many variables to take into account but my best quote came in at £550 for the 330d and £600 for 335d....and that is with full NCB, 1 named driver and SP30

Enjoy the new car

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Originally Posted by 330dMSXD

£320 for a 330d M-Sport X-Drive!!........I know there are many variables to take into account but my best quote came in at £550 for the 330d and £600 for 335d....and that is with full NCB, 1 named driver and SP30

Enjoy the new car

That includes legal protection, courtesy car, protected no claims.

Oh and it's Business use as well!

So basically 2 cars for 500 quid, can be bad.