[2wheels4me]

Placed Monday (12 December) for a 12 January build (updated 17 Dec ):

335i Sportline
Black Sapphire Metallic
19-inch Staggered Wheels
Coral Red Leather
Brushed Aluminum Trim
Coral Red Highlight
Adaptive M suspension
Variable Sport Steering
Sport Auto Transmission w/ Paddles
Heated Front Seats
Premium Package
Technology Package
Premium Sound Package

Wish me luck, as I don't yet know the lease terms, but should be a very sharp car, classic black (albeit metallic) over red. Jet Black is not available apparently until sometime in March. It'll be a nice replacement for my current 2009 bright red 335i with sport package and saddle brown interior whose lease is up March 3rd.

see UK configurator rendition pics in later post...

[DrivenByE30]

Welcome to the club of F30 Pre-order

Another 335i ... and with the 19s

[2wheels4me]

Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

Welcome to the club of F30 Pre-order

Another 335i ... and with the 19s

Thanks. It was tough because of the timing to coincide with lease end and the fact that apparently dealers here are allocated only ONE 335i near-term. I heard this from three different dealers.

[matt_335Ci]

won't BMW just extend your lease, since you ordered a new car?

[2wheels4me]

Originally Posted by matt_335Ci

won't BMW just extend your lease, since you ordered a new car?

Yes, but one needs to pay the new year's registration, which in California is around the $400 mark AND the tires might not make it much past March; they are another $1400.


And, oh yeah, I forgot... I'm impatient!

[2wheels4me]

I just got a build date, January 12, only 26 days from now

[TiAg330i]

I can't wait to see a red interior up close. I have seen and liked it on the E90 but I believe it will look even better with the black headliner on the F30 Sport line. That way, you have fewer colors on the inside.

I have seen one photo where the bottom of the dash is black but on the saddle interior, the bottom is saddle color.

Does anyone know for sure if the red interior will have a solid black dash or not?

[2wheels4me]

Originally Posted by TiAg330i

I can't wait to see a red interior up close. I have seen and liked it on the E90 but I believe it will look even better with the black headliner on the F30 Sport line. That way, you have fewer colors on the inside.

I have seen one photo where the bottom of the dash is black but on the saddle interior, the bottom is saddle color.

Does anyone know for sure if the red interior will have a solid black dash or not?

It is black overall with the aluminum trim (my choice) and coral red highlight line (also my choice). It is not red underneath like the tan interior has tan underneath. It does have red door inserts. Pics added:









Not a 335i (note single exhaust), but no Sportline in configurator for 335i in UK

[TiAg330i]

Originally Posted by 2wheels4me

It is black overall with the aluminum trim (my choice) and coral red highlight line (also my choice). It is not red underneath like the tan interior has tan underneath. It does have red door inserts.

The modern line has a sold tan dash that I find hideous. The luxury saddle interior looks like the sport dash on top but has saddle on the underside.

I was thinking the red interior would look like you describe or have red just on the underside. Post a photo if you find one.

[2wheels4me]

Originally Posted by TiAg330i

The modern line has a sold tan dash that I find hideous. The luxury saddle interior looks like the sport dash on top but has saddle on the underside.

I was thinking the red interior would look like you describe or have red just on the underside. Post a photo if you find one.

Pics now included in my previous post from UK configurator (for 320D!). See above...

[2wheels4me]

Originally Posted by TiAg330i

I can't wait to see a red interior up close. I have seen and liked it on the E90 but I believe it will look even better with the black headliner on the F30 Sport line. That way, you have fewer colors on the inside.

I have seen one photo where the bottom of the dash is black but on the saddle interior, the bottom is saddle color.

Does anyone know for sure if the red interior will have a solid black dash or not?

I recently saw a 135i with this exact combination (lesser interior styling though, of course) and it looked impressive indeed. I agree about the darker headliner, which I don't think the 135 had.

[Robin_NL]

Congrats, it looks like the one I ordered with black leather . But this red looks very very nice. Just waiting what my wife says about that colour.

I also ordered the anthracite headliner. I guess that would go fine with the red interior, don't you think?

Ah, I see TiAg330i already stated the same. Sorry.

[2wheels4me]

Originally Posted by Robin Hood

Congrats, it looks like the one I ordered with black leather . But this red looks very very nice. Just waiting what my wife says about that colour.

I also ordered the anthracite headliner. I guess that would go fine with the red interior, don't you think?

Ah, I see TiAg330i already stated the same. Sorry.

Yes the red leather would (and for me, will) look good with anthracite, which is included in my build. I updated the pics to reflect it. I prefer contrast in an interior; my wife's TT is all black inside save for aluminum highlights, but in such a small car can seem (as someone else put it) cave-like. I am looking forward to a red interior in a black car. I last had one in a 1963 Volvo 122s when I was very young.

[Jason]

Originally Posted by 2wheels4me

I just got a build date, January 12, only 26 days from now

Wow that's coming up in no time. Congrats!!

[justinnum1]

Originally Posted by 2wheels4me

Placed Monday for a 12 January build (updated 17 Dec ):

335i Sportline
Black Sapphire Metallic
19-inch Staggered Wheels
Coral Red Leather
Brushed Aluminum Trim
Coral Red Highlight
Adapative M suspension
Variable Sport Steering
Sport Auto Transmission w/ Paddles
Heated Front Seats
Premium Package
Technology Package
Premium Sound Package

Wish me luck, as I don't yet know the lease terms, but should be a very sharp car, classic black (albeit metallic) over red. Jet Black is not available apparently until sometime in March. It'll be a nice replacement for my current 2009 bright red 335i with sport package and saddle brown interior whose lease is up March 3rd.

see UK configurator rendition pics in later post...

Do you know what status your car is at?

[2wheels4me]

Originally Posted by justinnum1

Do you know what status your car is at?

I believe the sales manager said it was numerically "150", but on the MyBMW site it simply shows as step 01 (after "start"), "Production Begins".

The options list for the new car is incomplete as shown on that site; it doesn't show the 19 inchers, the adaptive suspension, or the variable steering. The sales manager says that this is typical, and not to worry.

Interestingly it shows my current 335 with incorrect options, too. I haven't yet looked throughout this site to see if site users also find this to be typical for either placed orders or their current vehicle. Comments welcome!

[justinnum1]

Originally Posted by 2wheels4me

I believe the sales manager said it was numerically "150", but on the MyBMW site it simply shows as step 01 (after "start"), "Production Begins".

The options list for the new car is incomplete as shown on that site; it doesn't show the 19 inchers, the adaptive suspension, or the variable steering. The sales manager says that this is typical, and not to worry.

Interestingly it shows my current 335 with incorrect options, too. I haven't yet looked throughout this site to see if site users also find this to be typical for either placed orders or their current vehicle. Comments welcome!

Nice, on bmwusa it show my car is production begins as well, and i am also currently status 150...sounds like our cars will be made at a similar time...i am in south florida.

[2wheels4me]

Originally Posted by justinnum1

Nice, on bmwusa it show my car is production begins as well, and i am also currently status 150...sounds like our cars will be made at a similar time...i am in south florida.

Cool! Are the options correct and complete for your car?

[justinnum1]

Originally Posted by 2wheels4me

Cool! Are the options correct and complete for your car?

Not really...its showing sportline, which i got...but it is also showing m adaptive suspension, which i did not get, and its showing red accents, i got black. Not worries about this tho.

[2wheels4me]

This is my fourth build-to-order out of five BMWs leased, but the anticipation is still there in spades. This time the revolutionary progress with the weight, autotranny, chassis, and efficiency, and the fact that I'm signing up for something never felt, seen, or driven, just ups the ante yet more. Thank God for the internet!

[NGuyadeen]

Congrats dude can't wait to join the F30 Club.

[2wheels4me]

Heard from dealer today: Lease terms acceptable. Car built today, expecting very late February to first week in March. Will take delivery!