Last chance before I pull the trigger on new M3

[PinkFatBunny]

Here is the order below. All ready to be signed.
Someone tell me that in 12 weeks time I'm going to be a very happy man ...or tell me I'm making a mistake or missed something from the order!

7KB Media Package - BMW Professional
609 Navigation-system Professional
633 Enhanced Bluetooth telephone functionalitywith telematics
6FL USB audio interface
223 Electronic Damper Control (EDC)
2MK Seven-speed Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT)with DRIVELOGIC
494 Seat heating, front
4MY Black Carbon-structure leather trim
508 Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear
612 BMW Assist
616 BMW Assist online portal
620 Voice Control
676 Loudspeaker system - BMW Business
760 Exterior trim, High-gloss Shadowline
761 Sun protection glass
7MA Competition package

...and £700 delivery cost! what the fk is that about!

[rassi]

Would upgrade 676 to 677 or better

[terryb]

rassi said:

Would upgrade 676 to 677 or better

+1 if that refers to the professional loudspeaker option.

[PinkFatBunny]

terryb said:

+1 if that refers to the professional loudspeaker option.

This confused me at the dealers. They said the option I have is the one below the Harmon Kardon option. Is the BMW one a crap system? If so then I assume the base version is very poor indeed?

[RossP]

You seem to have accidentally selected a flappy paddle gearbox ;-)

[PinkFatBunny]

RossP said:

You seem to have accidentally selected a flappy paddle gearbox ;-)

Don't say that. After a long test drive I was still unsure. But wanted the CSL wheels so made sense to get the Comp Pack with the DCT. I admit it was fun tapping down the gears going into corners ...but how long that last remains to be seen!

[JNW1]

PinkFatBunny said:

...and £700 delivery cost! what the fk is that about!

Is there an option to collect from BMW's distribution centre at Thorne? I see you're based in West Yorkshire so would be an easy run if BMW offer an option to collect and avoid the delivery charge. Seem to remember EVO doing that with a long-term 645ci a few years ago but not sure if the option is still available!

[Ed T]

This is mine

7KB Media Package - BMW Professional
609 Navigation-system Professional
633 Enhanced Bluetooth telephone functionality with telematics
6FL USB audio interface
223 Electronic Damper Control (EDC)
2MK Seven-speed Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT)with DRIVELOGIC
4MY Black Carbon-structure leather trim
612 BMW Assist
616 BMW Assist online portal
620 Voice Control
760 Exterior trim, High-gloss Shadowline
761 Sun protection glass
7MA Competition package
614 Internet
6NF Telephone USB audio interface
5ac high beam assist
688 harmon/kardon
313 electric folding mirrors

You thought about extended storage? Wish I'd gone for it, like my coffee on the roll

[terryb]

PinkFatBunny said:

terryb said:

+1 if that refers to the professional loudspeaker option.

This confused me at the dealers. They said the option I have is the one below the Harmon Kardon option. Is the BMW one a crap system? If so then I assume the base version is very poor indeed?

Yes business is the more basic setup. Professional is one down from HK

[RossP]

PinkFatBunny said:

RossP said:

You seem to have accidentally selected a flappy paddle gearbox ;-)

Don't say that. After a long test drive I was still unsure. But wanted the CSL wheels so made sense to get the Comp Pack with the DCT. I admit it was fun tapping down the gears going into corners ...but how long that last remains to be seen!

Obviously it's down to personal preference but after having an auto in my 335i (with paddles) I was keen to get back in a manual car even though that gearbox was very responsive - not far off a DCT IMHO.

For me it was definitely the right choice. I'm enjoying driving my M3 with the extra interactivity of gear lever and clutch.

[Big E 118]

I'd go for 6NR - Mobile application preparation IF you have an iPhone.

[PinkFatBunny]

Big E 118 said:

I'd go for 6NR - Mobile application preparation IF you have an iPhone.

what's the added benefit of that?

[ratty6464]

Big E 118 said:

I'd go for 6NR - Mobile application preparation IF you have an iPhone.

what does the app prep actually give you? The BMW website is pretty vague.
i've not specced it as thought the extended bluetooth / media pack means you can stream music. But not sure what else i'd use.

[ratty6464]

also, is there much difference between the HK stereo and individual?

[TX1]

Business is crap.
I think its an embarrassment when you spend all that money on a car and comes out with that system.

[ant man]

PinkFatBunny said:

terryb said:

+1 if that refers to the professional loudspeaker option.

This confused me at the dealers. They said the option I have is the one below the Harmon Kardon option. Is the BMW one a crap system? If so then I assume the base version is very poor indeed?

I have the upgraded sound system but never really listen to it. The noise of the exhaust (Evolve x-pipe) and induction (BMC filter) is just so good to hear, it's the only music I need.

[Big E 118]

PinkFatBunny said:

Big E 118 said:

I'd go for 6NR - Mobile application preparation IF you have an iPhone.

what's the added benefit of that?

You can use an iPhone app which gives more iTunes functionality, streams web radio, more calendar functionality and twitter and facebook feeds to the idrive. There's also a find my car type thing and an analyser to see how economically you drive (in an M3, yeah right!).

It's not the most amazing thing but it just integrates the iPhone more completely. It wouldn't bother me if I didn't have it but it is a nice to have and for the sake of a few quid on the price of a new M I'd go for it.





The dealer should be able to give you a demo.

[croyde]

300+ miles on an almost full tank! That's about the same as my 1997 E36 323i, if I take it easy and keep out of London. 250 miles is my usual.

I thought that the V8 M3s were bad on fuel

Edited by croyde on Wednesday 6th February 09:01

[Big E 118]

croyde said:

300+ miles on an almost full tank! That's about the same as my 1997 E36 323i, if I take it easy and keep out of London. 250 miles is my usual.

I thought that the V8 M3s were bad on fuel

Edited by croyde on Wednesday 6th February 09:01

That just shows how boring my daily commute is!

[PinkFatBunny]

Order is signed off now.
As my original spec plus the Carbon Leather and the Harmon Kardon.

30month lease, 15k a year for £660/month inc vat.
Not a bad price from a main dealer. I'm really hoping the M3 will keep me entertained like my 350Z did. That was a nice V6.