xDrive Tourer - Page 3 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Captain Cow Pat · 02-07-2013, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by davyk31

£8000 deposit, wow

Thats a mega deposit but guess its because your car is so individual.

Yes, the deposit is 15%, they had wanted 20% but we compromised.

The dealer that I'm going through had been shafted a couple of times with 'individual' cars where the new owns DISAPPEARED at the time of collection and the dealer still has them. So their thought was that if the deposit is large you might actually collect it.

Captain Cow Pat · 02-07-2013, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by gavmobile

I ordered a 320d M Sport xDrive touring the day after they were officially announced.

A different engine to a 330d obviously and a choice I hope I won't regret but I got a 10% discount without too much effort. End of March/early April delivery, so close to 12 weeks for an xdrive (was quoted 1st March for an s drive from same dealer)

Did you have a test drive in a 330d?

gavmobile · 02-07-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Cow Pat

Did you have a test drive in a 330d?

No. Had I done so then no doubt I would have ordered one :-)

I tested a RWD 320d and was more than happy with the performance for what is effectively our school run car. Started to think the additional weight of an xdrive might be an issue but I can live with it

Captain Cow Pat · 02-07-2013, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by gavmobile

No. Had I done so then no doubt I would have ordered one :-)

I tested a RWD 320d and was more than happy with the performance for what is effectively our school run car. Started to think the additional weight of an xdrive might be an issue but I can live with it

The additional weight is only equivalent to another passenger. As the car was originally RWD they only have to add a middle clutch and front drive shafts. Plus and few other bits and bobs.

The 330d is awesome, you just ride a very large wave of torque and 70mph is around 1,500rpm. Heaven.

Chris Peacock · 02-10-2013, 10:14 AM

Now that's a spec list

F30AM · 02-10-2013, 10:26 AM

He's loaded and his car is FULLY loaded. Good on him. Lucky lad.

Banksy · 02-10-2013, 12:22 PM

Orange M Performance break calipers to go with the bodywork? Would love to see that.

Captain Cow Pat · 02-10-2013, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Banksy

Orange M Performance break calipers to go with the bodywork? Would love to see that.

I was originally going to do that but as I didn't want to have 19" wheels and I wanted to have winter tyres later on I couldn't do that. Its a shame but never mind. I just have to content myself with the rest of the toys.

SaddleworthScot · 02-14-2013, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Cow Pat

Has anyone ordered a 330d M Sport xDrive Tourer yet? I will possibly order mine this week.

I have just ordered a 330d xDrive M Sport Touring to replace my E60 535D M Sport.

Anyone made a similar switch?

Captain Cow Pat · 02-14-2013, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SaddleworthScot

I have just ordered a 330d xDrive M Sport Touring to replace my E60 535D M Sport.

Anyone made a similar switch?

My present car is a Honda Accord Tourer with 125,000 miles on it. I have never bought a new car before. I've always had to compromise with someone else wish list of extras.

So I decided to bite the bullet and buy what I wanted.

SaddleworthScot · 02-15-2013, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Cow Pat

My present car is a Honda Accord Tourer with 125,000 miles on it. I have never bought a new car before. I've always had to compromise with someone else wish list of extras.

So I decided to bite the bullet and buy what I wanted.

Nice purchase for first new car!

02-10-2013, 10:26 AM	#50
F30AM Major Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,355 iTrader: (0)	He's loaded and his car is FULLY loaded. Good on him. Lucky lad. __________________ F30 EBII 330d M-Sport/Red Hippo Hide Heated Chairs/18"/Aluminium Hex+Black Trim/Smart Door Mirrors/Cunning Xenons/Clever Suspenders/Electric Back Help/DAB/HK/New Pro Media/Extra Coded Immobiliser/Ciggy Pack/Booty Net/Memory Cushion for Bony Posterior!/5 Year Service Pack A TRULY WONDERFUL CAR. Had Baggy Red Hippo Hide Chairs. Fixed at my expense. Mean BMW refused to help

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02-10-2013, 10:14 AM	#49
Chris Peacock Private Drives: F30 320d M Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Everywhere. Posts: 67 iTrader: (0)	Now that's a spec list

02-10-2013, 12:22 PM	#51
Banksy Private Drives: Ordering soon F31 330d xDrive Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Surrey Posts: 76 iTrader: (0)	Orange M Performance break calipers to go with the bodywork? Would love to see that.