320d to 340i - about to place the order

[Maracus]

12TS said:

The heated steering wheel is nice I think it came with a pack, but I can't remember which!

Comfort Pack Interior, iirc.

[paulwirral]

Fox- said:

What are these so called 'newer runflats' people seem to go on about? I see the same ranges of tyres from the same manufacturers available so there seems little evidence that there is some sort of amazing new generation of soft runflats around...

Not sure if they are any different tyre wise but the Pirelli run flats on my 340 with adaptive suspension seem to work really well , amazingly good ride in comfort setting , it may just be that the engineers have managed to fine tune the cars to the tyres . That said , I'm comparing to a z4 from years ago being the other car I had on run flats .

[smashy]

paulwirral said:

Fox- said:

What are these so called 'newer runflats' people seem to go on about? I see the same ranges of tyres from the same manufacturers available so there seems little evidence that there is some sort of amazing new generation of soft runflats around...

Not sure if they are any different tyre wise but the Pirelli run flats on my 340 with adaptive suspension seem to work really well , amazingly good ride in comfort setting , it may just be that the engineers have managed to fine tune the cars to the tyres . That said , I'm comparing to a z4 from years ago being the other car I had on run flats .

Fox have you seen these im trying them when I get new tyres http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/Bridgestone-D...

[smashy]

paulwirral said:

Fox- said:

What are these so called 'newer runflats' people seem to go on about? I see the same ranges of tyres from the same manufacturers available so there seems little evidence that there is some sort of amazing new generation of soft runflats around...

Not sure if they are any different tyre wise but the Pirelli run flats on my 340 with adaptive suspension seem to work really well , amazingly good ride in comfort setting , it may just be that the engineers have managed to fine tune the cars to the tyres . That said , I'm comparing to a z4 from years ago being the other car I had on run flats .

Fox have you seen these im trying them when I get new tyres http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/Bridgestone-D... and they get it seems good reviews http://www.blackcircles.com/tyres/brands/bridgesto... Paul what is the road howling on the motorway like with those Pirelllis?

Edited by smashy on Tuesday 29th November 14:41

[paulwirral]

smashy said:

Fox have you seen these im trying them when I get new tyres http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/Bridgestone-D... and they get it seems good reviews http://www.blackcircles.com/tyres/brands/bridgesto... Paul what is the road howling on the motorway like with those Pirelllis?

Edited by smashy on Tuesday 29th November 14:41

It's not to bad , you can hear it but it doesn't bother me , that said I'm easy pleased as the 340 replaced a Mitsubishi l200 pick up , work version with wind up windows !

[smashy]

ha ha

[VerySideways]

smashy said:

Fox have you seen these im trying them when I get new tyres http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/Bridgestone-D...

Wow, and no need for special EH2 wheels either... very interesting.

[keepoffthemarbles]

Things I have on my 335d which I would choose again...

MSport+
Media pro+ (comes with HUD. I love HUD).
Adaptive dampers.
Heated seats are a no brainer. If you can, go for comfort pack and get heated steering wheel A bit decadent, but nice.
Folding mirrors.
Comfort access.
.... and the absolute must have is adaptive lights.

And I didn't spec surround view and i'm kicking myself. Looks like a great alloy wheel saving extra...

[sah682]

Placed the order this week.

Kept it simply in the end and went with -

MSport Plus
LED Adaptive lights
Heated front seats.

Now just got to wait a few months for it to arrive.

[worsy]

As others have said HUD. Had it on my X5 and now on my 340. I wouldn't buy a car without it.

Also I have 20s on mine. They can be a little jarring at times