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      07-07-2010, 09:10 AM   #23
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Tranquility - if you want to see mine up close (iDrive etc), PM me and maybe we could meet up.

I think you'll find many features you'll like witin the iDrive and no, you don't specifically need an iPod for playback. There are many storage features as mentioned above already i.e. 12gig hdd etc which you could take advantage of.

Now, my car does not have DCT or Adaptive Suspension, but has everything else, so if you're interested in seeing one up close, just let me know.

As noted, you're already dropping somewhere around ~ $55k, so don't skimp on some of the available options, particularly if your planning on keeping this car for sometime. It's been my experience that you may regret it and trying to retrofit some of the items is either going to be a real PITA or perhaps not even do-able.

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      07-07-2010, 09:16 AM   #24
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-Nav pkg = If you have a Nuvi (it even tells you the street name), no, If you print out too many google maps, yes. No sense for direction, yes.
-alarm system = If you want the noise after break-in yes (no one pays attention these days), if you want the chirp noise when locking and unlocking, yes. Otherwise, useless.
-wind deflector = If you use lots of hairspray, yes. Bedhead, no,
-auto dimming mirror (+pwr folding mirrors) = Really? Nah. Lazy, yes.
-servotronic = yes
-Adaptive M Suspension = I thought this is standard?

My must haves on mine are Sport Package, 6-speed manual & Comfort Access (yeah, I'm lazy to to pull out my keys + got spoiled from having it before). Alpine White & Red Leather are the icing on top of the features. And I personally like and got the 326M wheels after the fact. Oh, and I do like the bun warmers due to the cool weather in the bay area ( I use often).
Thx for your comments. Is that your car in your sig's video? Nice! You upgraded to the 326s from the 296s? Both are nice but when I was test driving, I think I hit a bad patch of road and heard a large clunk...I'm guessing that the rim may have hit the road due to severe compression of the rubber?


Re servotronic, one sales said all it does is lighten the steering feel. I already thought that the steering was light enough, so I guess it's not useful for me?
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      07-07-2010, 09:34 AM   #25
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Tranquility - if you want to see mine up close (iDrive etc), PM me and maybe we could meet up.

I think you'll find many features you'll like witin the iDrive and no, you don't specifically need an iPod for playback. There are many storage features as mentioned above already i.e. 12gig hdd etc which you could take advantage of.

Now, my car does not have DCT or Adaptive Suspension, but has everything else, so if you're interested in seeing one up close, just let me know.

As noted, you're already dropping somewhere around ~ $55k, so don't skimp on some of the available options, particularly if your planning on keeping this car for sometime. It's been my experience that you may regret it and trying to retrofit some of the items is either going to be a real PITA or perhaps not even do-able.

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Thanks for your offer, will keep this in mind! I would definitely like to get together w/ my GTA brethren if I get this car. I'm going to check out all options again at the dealer's to figure things out.

I know I'll need a nav unit, but wonder how upgradable BMW's is vs aftermkts? I'll need to play w/ the idrive to see what it can actually do to make a better decision too.
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      07-07-2010, 11:39 AM   #26
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Thanks for your offer, will keep this in mind! I would definitely like to get together w/ my GTA brethren if I get this car. I'm going to check out all options again at the dealer's to figure things out.

I know I'll need a nav unit, but wonder how upgradable BMW's is vs aftermkts? I'll need to play w/ the idrive to see what it can actually do to make a better decision too.
I've read that after market is double the price and you be very hard pressed to find a dealer that would install it. Forget about my earlier comments. If you need the Navi then you may as well get it with the car installed in the factory.

Further I also read that some have said that they now regret not getting it in the first place.

Once again good luck and you are doing well to inform yourself before you purchase. It is very easy to fall in love with this car at first hand and miss out on what else you could have done. As the saying goes; "Love is blind" ~grin~ so you are doing the right stuff by informing yourself well
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      07-07-2010, 01:51 PM   #27
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Well, where to start.
and its been too wet to give the sports+ a go as yet. (and the dealer was not keen to have me turn off the DSC in his demo car after seeing my efforts on his test track... )
Just an FYI- the sport+ mode does not actually turn off the DSC, but rather makes it a little more relaxed, which allows for some wheel spin. The best way I can think of to describe it is, if the DSC is a safety net, the sport+ just has bigger holes in it.

To illustrate, put the car in sport+ (really, this is the mode I use 90% of the time, unless I'm just highway driving) - you'll see the small DSC warning light on the dash. Now press the DSC off button and hold it for a couple of seconds. You'll get a big yellow caution light in the dashboard adaptive display, as well as a warning on the top line of the iDrive display telling you DSC is turned off.

That, I would not do if it is too wet...

This allows for uncontrolled wheelspin, and is there in case you ever get stuck in snow or sand, or other such substance...

So now the demonstration is over, so press the button again and turn it back on before you hurt someone (or more importantly, scratch up your awesome new ride!)
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      07-07-2010, 05:44 PM   #28
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Thanks.

Wow - you get so many options there.
We only get about 6-12 things in total we can option, depending on the model. (extended leather, alarm, ivory package, TV, multistack CD/DVD, and wheel choices - plus a few more on the 30 and 35i)

Eg we cant buy one here without heated seats (even in 40degC+ NOrth Queensland) and all the models you get in the US came standard here with iDrive/nav/middlespec audio/PDC/etc/etc/etc. ONly the 23i can be bought without iDrive. Its not even a delete option.
This is helping to explain (to me) why it is $50-$70K there and $110-$130K+ here.
Given the taxes are high as well, they just dont want this car to be "affordable" over here for some reason...
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      07-07-2010, 05:45 PM   #29
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Re Nav & iDrive:
Without iDrive, you'll still get bluetooth handsfree with the premium package, iPod control with the premium sound, and a 4 function computer (standard).

With iDrive, you'll add navigation with real time traffic, plus the nav, audio (including radio, CD, Sat radio, and aux/iPod), full phone functions, on board computer, and vehicle status and settings are in one integrated menu driven system. Plus as mentioned it adds voice control for many functions and the hard drive for music storage if you don't have an iPod.
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      07-07-2010, 10:35 PM   #30
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Thanks very much for all your comments. I decided against the nav but got the exec pkg and dct. Wait will be 3 days. I'll be joining the BMW gang soon. Cannot wait!!!
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      07-08-2010, 04:56 AM   #31
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Thanks very much for all your comments. I decided against the nav but got the exec pkg and dct. Wait will be 3 days. I'll be joining the BMW gang soon. Cannot wait!!!
I finally decided to check out the Canadian BMW "Configuratior" and I think you opted for a nice balance of features. I know your will love it!

By the way - what colors (int/ext) did you choose?
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      07-08-2010, 06:51 AM   #32
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I finally decided to check out the Canadian BMW "Configuratior" and I think you opted for a nice balance of features. I know your will love it!

By the way - what colors (int/ext) did you choose?
Thx. White on red...I love that combination and contrast of black and red interior.
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Picked it up today. Loving every min of it!!!!

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Nice one - I like the red.
And envious of your short time between decision and collection!
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      07-11-2010, 03:52 AM   #35
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Congrats with your beauty! Another two weeks and I can present mine!
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Just an FYI- the sport+ mode does not actually turn off the DSC, but rather makes it a little more relaxed, which allows for some wheel spin. The best way I can think of to describe it is, if the DSC is a safety net, the sport+ just has bigger holes in it.

To illustrate, put the car in sport+ (really, this is the mode I use 90% of the time, unless I'm just highway driving) - you'll see the small DSC warning light on the dash. Now press the DSC off button and hold it for a couple of seconds. You'll get a big yellow caution light in the dashboard adaptive display, as well as a warning on the top line of the iDrive display telling you DSC is turned off.
THanks H-Doc
Missed this post the other day...
Admittedly I saw the DSC light come on and I believed the salesman ARGH!
I shoudl know better

I will give it a try - after I run it in.
Only hit 430kms so far...
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Nice one - I like the red.
And envious of your short time between decision and collection!
Thx! 3 days was extremely quick for me, I was expecting ~1 wk. The sales said that their record is 2 days.


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Bet you can't wait those 2 weeks!

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tranquility, nice Alpine White and the interior is exquisite you will turn a lot of heads and you will enjoy this car for a long time, Congratulations.
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tranquility, nice Alpine White and the interior is exquisite you will turn a lot of heads and you will enjoy this car for a long time, Congratulations.
Thank you! I'm like a kid in a candy store at this moment. Can't wait to get back in the cockpit.

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Wow! That is my favorite color combo. For some reason, it doesn't matter what wheels you have on that color combo because they all seem to go. Very nice! Congrats.
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Wow! That is my favorite color combo. For some reason, it doesn't matter what wheels you have on that color combo because they all seem to go. Very nice! Congrats.
Thx man. Your vid provided some strong influence on my color scheme.
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Thank you! I'm like a kid in a candle store at this moment. Can't wait to get back in the cockpit.
I know the feeling very well (my first Z was also Alpine White), went to the store (on the other end of town) every chance I got when the wife needed something she missed during her shopping trip(s).



naturally with smiles on my face.
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Thx. White on red...I love that combination and contrast of black and red interior.
Love the White, oh yeah, it looks like mine. The red interior is very nice. Watch out for cleaning fluids and other liquids on it... I had red in my M3 and my Z3 ... the colour can transfer (to your clothes) if you aren't careful.

Enjoy the moment, mine hasn't worn off yet at 11,000 kms
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Love the White, oh yeah, it looks like mine. The red interior is very nice. Watch out for cleaning fluids and other liquids on it... I had red in my M3 and my Z3 ... the colour can transfer (to your clothes) if you aren't careful.

Enjoy the moment, mine hasn't worn off yet at 11,000 kms
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