Introduce yourself and your F30

[BMWBuzz]

Hi - new to the forum, but long time BMW owner and fanatic. Just picked up a 2015 335i MSport

- Black Sapphire Metallic/Black Leather
- BMW M-Performance Power Kit
- M Performance Exhaust
- M Sport Brakes
- Premium
- Technology
- Carbon Fiber Mirror Caps and Rear Spoiler
- Sport auto
- Black grills

Just a few thousand miles so far, but a remarkable car! My other current BMW is an E30/S50 swap.

[tlang901]

Hi Guys- Just bought a 2015 BMW 320i M Sport Mineral Grey. This is my first BMW ever and I was coming from a Toyota Corolla. All i got to say is that I dont think I can ever drive another car again after stepping into a BMW. My 320 is pretty basic the only real package it has is the M Sport Package other then that it is pretty basic but it is everything i could need. I care more about the drive and performance of the car rather than the features. Extremely happy with my purchase so far!

[2015bmw328i]

I'm new. Hi all! Looking to understand if voice to sms works yet on the 2015 models.

[Troopske]

Heey guys, I am new here and since a couple of days the proud owner of a f30 328i (second hand).
Had an audi a4 b8 with 211 hp from 2009 before and this is my FIRST Bimmer. Went for a 328i after driving in a friend's 320i and properly impressed by the handling while wanted some extra juice for the engine.
Well, I totally understand why people love BMW's now, after a couple of good drives (of course in sport mode :P) I am completely sold! The handeling and driving experience is on a complete different level than my previous audi!
The car has some nice options:
Mineralweiss metallic
Luxury line
18 inch rims
Lighting package (xenon)
Tech package with the navigation profesional

Here some pictures for sharing:

[Archivist]

Hi all,

Just got my 428 ix F33 Convertible ~ 2 weeks ago! Ordered to spec w/M-Sport Package, Drivers Assist, Park Assist, Cold Weather - Glacier Silver w/Coral Red interior! Lovely vehicle to replace my 2007 335i Convertible. Looking forward to enjoying it throughout the seasons in Colorado! Better pics soon - Dave

[xtougher]

Hello everyone,

I'm new to the thread, to BMW and don't even have my car yet. I ordered it and just got my VIN today.

Here is what I ordered:

2016 340i with:
- 300 (alpine white)
- KCSW (black SensaTec)
- ZDA (driver assistance pkg)
- ZDB (driver assistance plus)
- ZMP (M sport pkg)
- ZTR (track handling pkg)
- 21C (19" wheels, style 442M)
- 4FT (brushed aluminum w/ black gloss)
- ZTP (technology pkg)
- 494 (heated front seats)
- ZMT (manual transmission)
- Z09 (carbon fiber rear spoiler)
- Z06 (black kidney grills)

It is scheduled to be off the assembly line on 7/22, and for now, it'll be scheduled to arrive at the dealership around the last week of August.

Can't wait!!

[alocksley]

my 335xi sport line. Nav, cold weather.
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[turb0mikey]

New to this section. My E38 sport has been joined by my wifes 335iX M-Sport

[colinc1444]

Normally I'm a Volkswagen guy, but I have a huge amount of respect for BMW and I enjoy driving my F30 (2014) 328i xDrive M-Sport quite a bit. Ugh. I just can't get enough of it! Excuse the loads of pictures, but here it is

the whole garage- the mk4 is my personal car (love it more than I love myself, haha) the F30 is the family car (there's only three of us and I drive it the most so yeah), the GTI is also a family car, and the mustang is only for summer.
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and here's the F30 with the MK7 GTI
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Here it is all by itself!
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[turb0mikey]

i think my 335ix is a nice car. but if my wife hadnt let her Tiguan go without replacing it with mk7 i would only have 1 bmw. the E38

[colinc1444]

i think my 335ix is a nice car. but if my wife hadnt let her Tiguan go without replacing it with mk7 i would only have 1 bmw. the E38

did you like the VWs? coming from the experience of owning both VW and BMW I'd say they are very similar. the only difference is that BMW throws in some soft touch plastics on the door panels and in weird places. very similar in driving experience though.

[floydr]

... very similar in driving experience though.

Not sure how sarcastic about your driving ability and "experience" I want to be. A RWD (BMW) drives totally different from a FWD (VW.) I wouldn't say they're totally different - they're both cars after all with very similar controls. But Really?

[turb0mikey]

did you like the VWs? coming from the experience of owning both VW and BMW I'd say they are very similar. the only difference is that BMW throws in some soft touch plastics on the door panels and in weird places. very similar in driving experience though.

if you mean both have similar smooth balanced and controlled movements while driving then yes the Germans did well. both my mk6 gti and 335 both are grown up feeling but in the GTI i always felt like I got more for my money whereas the bmw just feels a bit expensive.

of course someone like floyd up here would argue that at the upper reaches of a cars dynamic abilities the BMW should outclass the the GTI, I think he is being a bmw snob. a good mk6/7 with good rubber and a bit of power would always keep a 335i within sight on a narrow two lane

[floydr]

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of course someone like floyd up here would argue that at the upper reaches of a cars dynamic abilities the BMW should outclass the the GTI, I think he is being a bmw snob.

No, I'm a RWD fan. Or mid-engined - NSX was the best car I ever had. AWD has attractiveness, too.

But FWD is just miserable from the vehicle dynamics point of view.

[colinc1444]

if you mean both have similar smooth balanced and controlled movements while driving then yes the Germans did well. both my mk6 gti and 335 both are grown up feeling but in the GTI i always felt like I got more for my money whereas the bmw just feels a bit expensive.

of course someone like floyd up here would argue that at the upper reaches of a cars dynamic abilities the BMW should outclass the the GTI, I think he is being a bmw snob. a good mk6/7 with good rubber and a bit of power would always keep a 335i within sight on a narrow two lane

Haha yeah. I agree with you and I don't really get what floyd is saying. The 3ers are very quick, and really wonderful cars as are Volkswagens. BMWs outclass them in their higher models, but I don't think they're very different at all if you look at them realistically like you said. And for you floyd- Driving my BMW and my GTI side by side I notice two things: One, the BMW has soft touch plastics on the doors in certain places where the GTI doesn't. When I said that, I meant that the quality was very similar between the two. The other thing is that the GTI and the BMW are very similar in the way they drive, and I will elaborate for you- Acceleration: linear and a strong push of power all the way through the rev range, for both. They both corner nearly flat (certain bumps really upset the BMW and cause some floatiness, though). They also have awesome steering capabilities, being very accurate and razor sharp. I love them both! Sorry for going in so much detail. I get fired up when I see a possible BMW snob

[ahero4eternity]

Picked up my 2013 BSM 335i 6 weeks ago. Came with MPPK and MPE, though I replaced MPE with an AWE Touring catback. I've also added the M Performance diffuser and side blades (splitter is to come), BMS Stage 1, and aFe Magnum Force intake.

[AlpineZF]

Hi!
I am new here too, my car is

BMW F30 320Xi
+ 328 ECU
+ Wagner performance intercooler
+ Mike's custom downpipe
+ M performance exhaust
+ 335 Brakes

Here is my channel with alot of drag racing movies:
http://www.youtube.com/c/BMWDRUGX






I made full exhaust, here you can see the comparison:

[asimd2677]

2014 328i
Sport line
Premium Package
Navigation
Heated seats
20" BMW black wheels
Drives like a dream included

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[FL 325i]

2012 328i Glacier Silver Metallic
Sport line
6MT
Bought used with 44K today. To be the wife's ride.
Still driving the '03 325i!

[jtmann]

New here, and new to BMW. 2015 428i gran coupe: Premium, Nav, and driver assist. It was a dealership loaner so it came with 8140 miles and a nice discount.

[NickF30]

2015 F30 335i

-Mineral Grey Metallic
-Coral Red Leather Interior
-M Sport Package
-Premium Package
-Driver Assistance Plus
-Technology Package
-19" Orbit Grey Wheels
-M Sport Brakes

Aftermarket

-Carbon Fiber Spoiler
-RW Carbon Rear Diffuser
-Gintani Catless Downpipe
-3" Straight Pipe
-JB4 Tune
-BMS Intake


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5AUfYBmnuI

[Martinst]

Hi all from the IOW in the UK. Bought a 2013 320d m sport a few weeks ago and really loving the car. Always been a ford
man so was reluctant to change, but glad I did.

Already added the m performance grilles and wanting the remainder of the kit. Is it worth paying for the genuine bmw kit or are the eBay kits close enough in quality ?

Thanks

[jeffalank]

After eighteen years of driving pleasure, I have retired my 1997 E36 M3 Coupe.

New ride (since Aug. 7th) is a 2016 F32 435i Coupe:
- Mineral Gray Metallic
- Oyster Leather
- Technology Package
- Metal Pedals*
- M Power Performance Package*

*I did not order or pay for these. Someone at the VPC decided to install these two options on my car.

[2016BMW428i]

Hi new here and new to BMW! Just got my new 2016 428i Convertible last week and love it. This time of year in Florida is the best time to ride in a convertible with the top down.

Exterior - Mineral Grey Metallic
Interior - Oyster Dakota Leather
18" Light Alloy Wheel Double-spoke Style-397 w/ A/S Tires
Sport automatic transmission with shift paddles
Sport seats
Burl Walnut Wood Trim with Pearl Gloss Chrome highlight
Active Cruise Control
Parking Assistant
Harman Kardon surround sound system
Enhanced USB and Bluetooth plus Smartphone Integration
Cold Weather Package
Driver Assistance Package
Driver Assistance Plus
Lighting Package
Luxury Package
Premium Package
Technology Package
Wheel Locks
Window Tinting

[2016BMW428i]

Hi, new to this forum and BMW. Just pick up my 2016 428i Convertible last week and loving it. This time of year in Florida is great to drive with the top down.

Exterior - Mineral Grey Metallic
Interior - Oyster Dakota Leather
18" Light Alloy Wheel Double-spoke Style-397 w/ A/S Tires
Sport automatic transmission with shift paddles
Sport seats
Burl Walnut Wood Trim with Pearl Gloss Chrome highlight
Active Cruise Control
Parking Assistant
Harman Kardon surround sound system
Enhanced USB and Bluetooth plus Smartphone Integration
Cold Weather Package
Driver Assistance Package
Driver Assistance Plus
Lighting Package
Luxury Package
Premium Package
Technology Package
Wheel Locks
Window Tinting