3 series Business Edition
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Hi all
After having had a chat with the dealer over the chances of getting a diesel 5 series by Aug/Sept time to coincide with my lease expiry, I was told there was no chance. So I've decided to get a E90 318d business edition on a 2 year lease.
The problem is I have no clue what colour matches with what leather trim. Anyone got any suggestions? My favourite exterior colour is Lemans blue but possibly silver. I don't want to put black leather with it. If it were my own car then perhaps but given it goes back after two years I want something which stands out a bit more.
Anyone seen any combinations where they think "oh yes, that looks nice!"
TIA
After having had a chat with the dealer over the chances of getting a diesel 5 series by Aug/Sept time to coincide with my lease expiry, I was told there was no chance. So I've decided to get a E90 318d business edition on a 2 year lease.
The problem is I have no clue what colour matches with what leather trim. Anyone got any suggestions? My favourite exterior colour is Lemans blue but possibly silver. I don't want to put black leather with it. If it were my own car then perhaps but given it goes back after two years I want something which stands out a bit more.
Anyone seen any combinations where they think "oh yes, that looks nice!"
TIA
To be honest, BMWs range of standard colours is dire. I saw a nicely-specced E46 coupé on Wednesday - the only thing I couldn't stand was the paintwork: "Sparkling Graphite" translates as "sales rep grey" in my book.
What I would like to see (at least) is a nice metallic / pearl red (e.g. Sedona Red from the 1-Series Coupé/Convertible) on a 3-Series.
I do like Black Sapphire with Lemon leather and black trim, though.
What I would like to see (at least) is a nice metallic / pearl red (e.g. Sedona Red from the 1-Series Coupé/Convertible) on a 3-Series.
I do like Black Sapphire with Lemon leather and black trim, though.
Mustard said:
Deva Link said:
hobo28 said:
After having had a chat with the dealer over the chances of getting a diesel 5 series by Aug/Sept time to coincide with my lease expiry,
Sorry if I'm missing something, but surely they're not on 6mths lead-time?This was my LeMans with Lemon...
I have to say I didn't actually like the LeMans once I got it, it was a pig to keep clean, worse than black, and it only ever looked really good on overcast days or when the sun was going in...
I liked the Lemon interior though, however it doesn't go on a silver car.
The do a deep sea blue which looks more like the last pic and I much prefer that over LeMans.
And then the silver with alcantara...
I have to say I didn't actually like the LeMans once I got it, it was a pig to keep clean, worse than black, and it only ever looked really good on overcast days or when the sun was going in...
I liked the Lemon interior though, however it doesn't go on a silver car.
The do a deep sea blue which looks more like the last pic and I much prefer that over LeMans.
And then the silver with alcantara...
The space grey is a bit close to what I have now. I do like the white but i can't help feeling like its a taxi colour.
Yes, the dealer said that the first cars will be prioritised for retail customers rather than fleet so although they are starting in June I am looking at early next year. Even if I can get it quicker, my contract expires at the end of July so miles away.
I'd love a 320d except the 318d is now in Band B tax which makes a fair bit of difference. I'm not a speed demon so not too bothered.
Yes, the dealer said that the first cars will be prioritised for retail customers rather than fleet so although they are starting in June I am looking at early next year. Even if I can get it quicker, my contract expires at the end of July so miles away.
I'd love a 320d except the 318d is now in Band B tax which makes a fair bit of difference. I'm not a speed demon so not too bothered.
Deva Link said:
Mustard said:
Deva Link said:
hobo28 said:
After having had a chat with the dealer over the chances of getting a diesel 5 series by Aug/Sept time to coincide with my lease expiry,
Sorry if I'm missing something, but surely they're not on 6mths lead-time?hobo28 said:
The space grey is a bit close to what I have now. I do like the white but i can't help feeling like its a taxi colour.
Yes, the dealer said that the first cars will be prioritised for retail customers rather than fleet so although they are starting in June I am looking at early next year. Even if I can get it quicker, my contract expires at the end of July so miles away.
I'd love a 320d except the 318d is now in Band B tax which makes a fair bit of difference. I'm not a speed demon so not too bothered.
So what about the new 320d ED with 109g/km? Not available in M Sport trim but to be honest its a bit of a travesty you can buy a 140bhp diesel 'M Sport' anyway with the 318d.Yes, the dealer said that the first cars will be prioritised for retail customers rather than fleet so although they are starting in June I am looking at early next year. Even if I can get it quicker, my contract expires at the end of July so miles away.
I'd love a 320d except the 318d is now in Band B tax which makes a fair bit of difference. I'm not a speed demon so not too bothered.
gizlaroc said:
This was my LeMans with Lemon...
I have to say I didn't actually like the LeMans once I got it, it was a pig to keep clean, worse than black, and it only ever looked really good on overcast days or when the sun was going in...
I liked the Lemon interior though, however it doesn't go on a silver car.
The do a deep sea blue which looks more like the last pic and I much prefer that over LeMans.
And then the silver with alcantara...
Like the wheels on the silver oneI have to say I didn't actually like the LeMans once I got it, it was a pig to keep clean, worse than black, and it only ever looked really good on overcast days or when the sun was going in...
I liked the Lemon interior though, however it doesn't go on a silver car.
The do a deep sea blue which looks more like the last pic and I much prefer that over LeMans.
And then the silver with alcantara...
Fox- said:
So what about the new 320d ED with 109g/km? Not available in M Sport trim but to be honest its a bit of a travesty you can buy a 140bhp diesel 'M Sport' anyway with the 318d.
Its not just the M Sport trim which I liked. Its the fact that it comes with leather as standard, business nav and the best looking alloys in the range (IMO). Going to ED would mean I have to add loads of extras, live with smaller more basic alloys just to get a slightly better performance. Not sure I think the trade off is worth it unless someone can think of something I have not. I'm not that heavy with my right foot and my current 318i is plenty fast enough.Gizlaroc, thanks for posting the pics. I do like the lemans blue & lemon leather combo. Unfortunately lemon doesn't seem to be an option anymore. Think the closest now is Oyster. Think I'll probably go for that or Titanium Silver with Red Brown Leather.
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