Just ordered my first brand new car!! :)

[330iSHADOW]

Greendubber said:

I think it's worth it. I think longevity of it depends on the products used but if you look for detailers local to you they should be able to do it for you.

I had my car done last year, it's easier to wash, stays cleaner for longer, bird st etc doesn't etch the paint etc. Had the wheels done too and the brake dust just flies off with a jet wash. Its a 1 series Shadow Edition with diamond cut wheels so want them to stay mint for as long as possible.

Noted and much appreciated.

What about tracking devices? Is it expensive to have them wired in? Having to remember to recharge them on a regular basis seems a bit of a faff.

Does having one reduce your insurance noticeably?

And finally, are the simcard enabled versions any good?

Thanks in advance

[330iSHADOW]

cc3 said:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4456992/S...

Yes, but the daily mail do have a rather disturbing history of being alarmist on almost every topic, ever.

With buggies, car seats, bikes etc practicality wins over risk for me.

I’ve purchased GAP insurance and I’m going to live my full life ; )

[Greendubber]

330iSHADOW said:

Greendubber said:

I think it's worth it. I think longevity of it depends on the products used but if you look for detailers local to you they should be able to do it for you.

I had my car done last year, it's easier to wash, stays cleaner for longer, bird st etc doesn't etch the paint etc. Had the wheels done too and the brake dust just flies off with a jet wash. Its a 1 series Shadow Edition with diamond cut wheels so want them to stay mint for as long as possible.

Noted and much appreciated.

What about tracking devices? Is it expensive to have them wired in? Having to remember to recharge them on a regular basis seems a bit of a faff.

Does having one reduce your insurance noticeably?

And finally, are the simcard enabled versions any good?

Thanks in advance

Your BMW connected will be able to tell you where you last parked it but it's easily turned off. I've just got a GPS one with a £5 GiffGaff SIM card in it. I text it and it sends me a text with a maps link for Google. I think the tracker was £20. I've wired it in and hidden it, I'm sure if someone looked hard enough they'll find it but its better than nothing.

[cc3]

https://www.thatcham.org/relay-attack/

[330iSHADOW]

My spanking new 330i touring M sport Shadow Edition (that’s a mouthful) should be arriving in the next week or so. I said goodbye to my Audi A3 Sportback today, so I’m currently car less But RIDICULOUSLY exciting!!!

I’m in the dreaded “it’ll be here in the next couple of weeks” stage (a couple of times already).

Apparently is just left the factory in Germany. Anyone know how long it’s take to ship them over?

[330iSHADOW]

After 3 looooong months, I’m finally picking up my 330i Touring M Sport Shadow Edition on Wednesday!

It’s been an agonising wait, with a few hiccups along the way. Firstly, it doesn’t have the blue m sport stitching in the upholstery I wanted and secondly, I sold my car 6 weeks ago, having been informed mine was almost ready, only to find out later it wasn’t even in the country yet...

After a lot of complaining, I was given a 220i to see me over, so credit where credits due.

Either way, I can’t wait to finally get my hands on her and take her for a spin. I’m away from Friday, so I’ll only have a day to play and then I’ll have to say goodbye

[Mr Tidy]

In that case, roll on Wednesday!

Just make sure you go home the long way, and make the most of Thursday.

I've never had brand new, the nearest I got was a pre-reg 123d back in 2008. Mind you it had less than 20 miles recorded when I picked it up, so it was effectively new.

Collection day just couldn't come quick enough!