Delivered: 2013 335i Sportline Mineral Gray on Black - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Redztone · 02-03-2013, 08:31 AM

Many thanks to Ginger, Arnold, Ray, Nick, and the rest at the Performance Center where I took delivery.

Order details can be found here: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showth...5#post12813355

The car is amazing... I'll update this thread soon with driving impressions and the rest...

Note my highway miles from Spartanburg to Atlanta yielded 35.5 mpg!

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CHCCubs · 02-03-2013, 08:59 AM

Congrats, great color

DrivenByE30 · 02-03-2013, 10:14 AM

What a beautiful car! Great choice of engine and color combo !

You will love you car

GR8DAY · 02-03-2013, 10:15 AM

Very nice!

MassBimmer · 02-03-2013, 10:20 AM

Gorgeous car, congrats!

jrortiz · 02-03-2013, 05:13 PM

Congrats, enjoy it

TheDuke83 · 02-03-2013, 06:00 PM

35 mpg?

Alexzander23 · 02-03-2013, 06:02 PM

Congrats!! 335i all the way!

claykin · 02-03-2013, 07:24 PM

Beautiful. Congrats. I still find it amazing that BMW continues to mount tires and ignore the tire manufacturer marking for where to place the tire in relation to the valve stem. See pic #4.

Don't worry, same on my car and just about every car I checked at my dealer.

My 2010 E90 SA build tires were mounted properly. Funny, huh?

rayusaFL · 02-03-2013, 10:21 PM

Congrats!! Love the color!

Redztone · 02-04-2013, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDuke83

35 mpg?

Yes - in Eco Pro. Surprised?

TheDuke83 · 02-04-2013, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redztone

Yes - in Eco Pro. Surprised?

That's awesome. I guess I didn't realize it was that high and was just expecting to do better than the 19-20 mpg I averaged with my n54 335i. Hoping to get the same but am worried I won't be very fond of Eco Pro. Haha.

Redztone · 02-04-2013, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDuke83

That's awesome. I guess I didn't realize it was that high and was just expecting to do better than the 19-20 mpg I averaged with my n54 335i. Hoping to get the same but am worried I won't be very fond of Eco Pro. Haha.

As with all the modes, there's a time and a place.... 120 miles on the highway, constant speed, and no traffic makes perfect sense for Eco Pro. Also I was told not to use Cruise Control during the break-in period and Eco Pro kept my speed pretty constant with very little fluctuation of the gas pedal.

dmontic71 · 02-04-2013, 05:08 PM

Awesome!

mdsbuc · 02-04-2013, 06:11 PM

She's beautiful!

bringonthenite · 02-04-2013, 09:37 PM

Love it!

TheDuke83 · 02-05-2013, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redztone

As with all the modes, there's a time and a place.... 120 miles on the highway, constant speed, and no traffic makes perfect sense for Eco Pro. Also I was told not to use Cruise Control during the break-in period and Eco Pro kept my speed pretty constant with very little fluctuation of the gas pedal.

Sounds good dude. Congrats on a beautiful car.

Redztone · 02-06-2013, 02:58 PM

Just saw the Gran Turismo 3. Not regretting my decision!

350 miles so far, no issues, rattles, vibrations, or squeaks.

KORALLROT · 02-06-2013, 04:51 PM

I was expecting to see a boring car, but man that is hot!

I like these wheels the best out of the entire f30 lineup.

Tonitron335i · 02-06-2013, 05:31 PM

Congrats! Nice looking combo. Have great rides!

positiveions · 02-07-2013, 08:47 AM

Congrats. Looks good buddy

Redztone · 02-09-2013, 09:26 PM

A few more fun pics... and some quick feedback on the experience:

Driving modes: I really appreciate the four cars in one (ECO, Comfort, Sport, Sport+). I'm not doing much with sport until I'm past the break-in period.

Sport Auto: The quick shifts with the paddles are pretty amazing. Coming from my e46 they are crazy fast.

The Tech: I did not get the Nav or HUD. This is my first iDrive and it isn't nearly as bad as I expected (based on the long history of negative reviews). The hardest part to get used to is the radio. Seems overly complex to just scan and choose a station. Why can't I just press one button to forward through presets (or can I and I haven't figured it out)?

The Power: Truly a joy to wield this much power (coming from a 325i). Effortless. In Sport mode expectially, tap the gas just the slightest bit, and it just GOES.

Brakes: I expect some improvement here over time, but out of the gate it feels like I have to make a lot more effort pushing down on the brake pedal to get a good response. I'm rolling further into stops than I expect.

Engine/Exhaust Sound: Sounds good, just not loud enough below 4k RPM.

Wind Noise: Noticeable at highway speeds but not enough to take it to dealer as an issue.

Interior: LOVE my combo... black leather with red stitching, black highlight, brush aluminum trim. Classy and sporty. Wouldn't change a thing.

Steering Wheel: Feels great when my hands are on the "10 and 2" lumps. This has forced me to drive more with my hands in the "right" steering position. People rave about the M-Sport wheel but I'm very happy.

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02-03-2013, 08:31 AM	#1
Redztone Private Drives: 2002 325i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 53 iTrader: (0)	Delivered: 2013 335i Sportline Mineral Gray on Black Many thanks to Ginger, Arnold, Ray, Nick, and the rest at the Performance Center where I took delivery. Order details can be found here: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showth...5#post12813355 The car is amazing... I'll update this thread soon with driving impressions and the rest... Note my highway miles from Spartanburg to Atlanta yielded 35.5 mpg!
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02-03-2013, 08:59 AM	#2
CHCCubs Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Sport Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 1,517 iTrader: (0)	Congrats, great color __________________ 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Sport Line Mineral Grey on Everest Grey

02-03-2013, 10:14 AM	#3
DrivenByE30 Colonel Drives: '12 F30 Lux 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OC - SoCal Posts: 2,178 iTrader: (0)	What a beautiful car! Great choice of engine and color combo ! You will love you car __________________ all 3 are MT > F30 Luxury 335i 6MT- The dream driven... _..._4/12/12 ED trip MASSIVE photo thread here <<<

02-03-2013, 10:20 AM	#5
MassBimmer Major General Drives: E90 LCI 328i xDrive Join Date: May 2009 Location: Milford, MA Posts: 6,824 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [4.50]	Gorgeous car, congrats! __________________ E90 LCI 328i xDrive: BMW Performance Exhaust / BMW Performance Intake / BMW Performance Steering Wheel / VMR V710 / KW V1

02-03-2013, 05:13 PM	#6
jrortiz Private First Class Drives: 2012 328i Modern Line Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 131 iTrader: (0)	Congrats, enjoy it __________________ Black Sapphire Metallic / Premium Package / Technology Package / Cool Weather Package / Lighting Package / Harmon Kardon surround sound system

02-03-2013, 10:15 AM	#4
GR8DAY Private First Class Drives: BMW 328i 2013 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bedford Posts: 123 iTrader: (0)	Very nice!

02-03-2013, 06:00 PM	#7
TheDuke83 Gator Drives: 335i Space Grey Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 131 iTrader: (1)	35 mpg?

02-03-2013, 06:02 PM	#8
Alexzander23 Private Drives: 2013 335i SPORT Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 83 iTrader: (0)	Congrats!! 335i all the way! __________________ Delivered - 2013 F30 335i Jet Black Sport----MODS: Painted reflectors, H&R Springs, M Performance Grills, Matte Black 335i, 'NO HOLES' License Plate Bracket, Painted Key hole cover, BMW M Performance Spoiler...

02-03-2013, 07:24 PM	#9
claykin Major Drives: 2013 335i M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,384 iTrader: (0)	Beautiful. Congrats. I still find it amazing that BMW continues to mount tires and ignore the tire manufacturer marking for where to place the tire in relation to the valve stem. See pic #4. Don't worry, same on my car and just about every car I checked at my dealer. My 2010 E90 SA build tires were mounted properly. Funny, huh?

02-03-2013, 10:21 PM	#10
rayusaFL Private First Class Drives: 2013 F30 335i (Alpine White) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 194 iTrader: (0)	Congrats!! Love the color!

02-04-2013, 05:08 PM	#14
dmontic71 Lieutenant Drives: 2012 F30 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 516 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 328i [5.00] (retired) 2009 528i [5.00] (retired) 2006 325i [5.00] (retired) 2002 325ci [5.00]	Awesome! __________________ 2012 F30 328i, Melbourne Red, Premium, Sportline, Steptronic, Xenon, Harmon Kardon.

02-04-2013, 06:11 PM	#15
mdsbuc Second Lieutenant Drives: GT 5.0, F30 on order for ED Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lutz, FL Posts: 202 iTrader: (0)	She's beautiful! __________________ 2013 335i M Sport- EBII / BLACK / Dk Walnut /Packages- Prem / DHP / Tech / Driver Assist / DA Plus Options- 8 Sprt AT / Htd FS / HK / Hi Bm Asst /403 19" w/perf tyres Ordered: 12/15/12, ED Delivery Date: 04/23/13

02-04-2013, 09:37 PM	#16
bringonthenite Private First Class Drives: 2013 335i XDrive M sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 187 iTrader: (0)	Love it!

02-06-2013, 02:58 PM	#18
Redztone Private Drives: 2002 325i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 53 iTrader: (0)	Just saw the Gran Turismo 3. Not regretting my decision! 350 miles so far, no issues, rattles, vibrations, or squeaks. __________________ Driving: 2013 335i, Sport Line, Premium, Dynamic Handling, Sport Auto, Mineral Gray, Black Leather, Aluminum Brush with Black Highlight

02-06-2013, 04:51 PM	#19
KORALLROT ESTORILBLAU 2 Drives: f30 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,203 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 335i xDrive [5.00] 2006 330i [5.00] 2003 330xi [4.00]	I was expecting to see a boring car, but man that is hot! I like these wheels the best out of the entire f30 lineup. __________________ Selling: f30 '13 335i xDrive, M-Sport, 8AT, Estoril Blue on Coral Red Buying: e92/3: M3 or 335is: Want to take over your lease

02-06-2013, 05:31 PM	#20
Tonitron335i Private Drives: 2012 BMW 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 56 iTrader: (0)	Congrats! Nice looking combo. Have great rides!

02-07-2013, 08:47 AM	#21
positiveions Major General Drives: 09 MKV JETTA 2.5 & E90 M3 :) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 9,021 iTrader: (1)	Congrats. Looks good buddy __________________

02-09-2013, 09:26 PM	#22
Redztone Private Drives: 2002 325i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 53 iTrader: (0)	A few more fun pics... and some quick feedback on the experience: Driving modes: I really appreciate the four cars in one (ECO, Comfort, Sport, Sport+). I'm not doing much with sport until I'm past the break-in period. Sport Auto: The quick shifts with the paddles are pretty amazing. Coming from my e46 they are crazy fast. The Tech: I did not get the Nav or HUD. This is my first iDrive and it isn't nearly as bad as I expected (based on the long history of negative reviews). The hardest part to get used to is the radio. Seems overly complex to just scan and choose a station. Why can't I just press one button to forward through presets (or can I and I haven't figured it out)? The Power: Truly a joy to wield this much power (coming from a 325i). Effortless. In Sport mode expectially, tap the gas just the slightest bit, and it just GOES. Brakes: I expect some improvement here over time, but out of the gate it feels like I have to make a lot more effort pushing down on the brake pedal to get a good response. I'm rolling further into stops than I expect. Engine/Exhaust Sound: Sounds good, just not loud enough below 4k RPM. Wind Noise: Noticeable at highway speeds but not enough to take it to dealer as an issue. Interior: LOVE my combo... black leather with red stitching, black highlight, brush aluminum trim. Classy and sporty. Wouldn't change a thing. Steering Wheel: Feels great when my hands are on the "10 and 2" lumps. This has forced me to drive more with my hands in the "right" steering position. People rave about the M-Sport wheel but I'm very happy. __________________ Driving: 2013 335i, Sport Line, Premium, Dynamic Handling, Sport Auto, Mineral Gray, Black Leather, Aluminum Brush with Black Highlight

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