My Tanzanite Blue F30 M Sport - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

rjberry · 09-01-2012, 01:55 PM

Got to the dealership this morning at about 9:15 and finally took it home at about 11:45. A great deal to learn about this new toy!

First impressions are that the paint is incredible! It's a colour that looks incredible when you see it. The paint is full of flake and glistens giving off different hues of blue. My car was parked in the showroom and as I was going through all the paperwork there were plenty of admirers

Inside the merino leather is beautiful. It's so soft and comfortable. The combination of new car smell and leather is worth bottling, that way I'd be able to buy all the BMWs I wanted

The idrive is actually very straightforward and fairly intuitive. It will take some getting used to where all the different things are and how to work it all but that's half the fun.

VSS is great, the adaptive suspension is great, the surround view cameras are a bit weird to look at first of all, the comfort access is possibly my favourite and I have even managed to successfully open the boot (trunk) on all times I've tried. HUD is superb, that is also competing for favourite toy. The HK system blew me away, the sound that was pumping out of that was so much better than I've been used to.

I've got a few photos from when I got home and then a few more before I took it for a proper drive. Unfortunately the sun went in so they may not fully show the potential but there will be another day to take some more

Anyway, loads of photos of the exterior and interior to enjoy

webdither · 09-01-2012, 02:05 PM

Really really really great looking!

Very unique interior colors, good job! This is the first BMW Individual F30 I have seen... that leather does look incredibly soft. Always thought the Dakota leather was a bit rough but it is durable...

Zeeman · 09-01-2012, 02:07 PM

That colour is awesome! Congrats

dd1981 · 09-01-2012, 02:13 PM

Ooooh man that color is so sexy. I never really saw one that close up. I think you hit a home run with that interior combo. One of the sexiest f30's yet imo.

ducatiboy72 · 09-01-2012, 02:16 PM

Thanks for the pictures, this is without doubt the best color for F30/F31. I have ordered a F31 in Tanzanite blue. Can't get it fast enough

MaestroAl · 09-01-2012, 02:45 PM

Yup - best looking example of an F30 I've seen yet

Nice to see yours turned up with the Bridgestone Potenzas, too. I hope my 19s have the same tyres

BMWCali · 09-01-2012, 05:13 PM

WOW. Gorgeous. I think you've convinced me to go Individual!

Seagull · 09-01-2012, 05:15 PM

Ummmmm HOLY CRAP that's nice!

328inGE · 09-01-2012, 05:26 PM

awesome color combo

MassBimmer · 09-01-2012, 05:30 PM

Wow that's gorgeous, congrats!!

ZMM_OMG · 09-01-2012, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rjberry

Got to the dealership this morning at about 9:15 and finally took it home at about 11:45.

Congratulations! Glad to see you were finally able to pick it up. The color is sweet and and that 2nd shot of the fender really shows some of the fire and difference from Imperial Blue. LOVE the burgundy piping on the seats.

Sooo... how long before you tell the missus how much it all really cost?

NISFAN · 09-01-2012, 06:30 PM

Wow that is a great colour

Just one question...how do you specify the 19" alloys in silver only? I can only see the two tone option M403.

webdither · 09-01-2012, 06:33 PM

Did going "Individual" make the build take considerably longer?

BMWCali · 09-01-2012, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webdither

Did going "Individual" make the build take considerably longer?

Adds about 2 weeks, so I'm told.

NISFAN · 09-01-2012, 06:38 PM

Another question......are there any options you DIDN'T go for?

Spikey · 09-01-2012, 06:54 PM

Wow.. love the interior

The whole package just oozes awesomeness

nano10 · 09-01-2012, 08:03 PM

very nice, enjoy the car!

ybbiz34 · 09-01-2012, 09:35 PM

Very classy and elegant looking. Great choice man.

er1cv · 09-01-2012, 09:52 PM

Very nice looking car. Everything goes together perfectly!

rjberry · 09-02-2012, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZMM_OMG

Congratulations! Glad to see you were finally able to pick it up. The color is sweet and and that 2nd shot of the fender really shows some of the fire and difference from Imperial Blue. LOVE the burgundy piping on the seats.

It definitely is a colour that has plenty of fire in it

The piping sets off the colour of the seats beautifully. If it had all been beige it may not have looked as good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZMM_OMG

Sooo... how long before you tell the missus how much it all really cost?

I think the cost is very much on a need to know basis and I'm not sure even I want to know the final total

Definitely worth it though, everything is better than expected

ZMM_OMG · 09-02-2012, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjberry

I think the cost is very much on a need to know basis and I'm not sure even I want to know the final total

LOL... totally awesome! "I'm sorry dear, but that information is classified and you don't have sufficient clearance to view the contract details." I'm sure that would go over well.

Of course, what's most important is that you're happy with the purchase!

rjberry · 09-02-2012, 01:57 AM

Thanks for all the comments, it really is better than the photos can really show. Everything goes together perfectly which is a nice relief after ordering it based upon how the configurator showed it and not based on colour or fabric charts at the dealers.

I've never had a car I want to just keep going back out to look at but this one...

09-01-2012, 01:55 PM	#1
rjberry First Lieutenant Drives: 320d M Sport in the UK! Join Date: May 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 399 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 320d M Sport [5.00]	My Tanzanite Blue F30 M Sport Got to the dealership this morning at about 9:15 and finally took it home at about 11:45. A great deal to learn about this new toy! First impressions are that the paint is incredible! It's a colour that looks incredible when you see it. The paint is full of flake and glistens giving off different hues of blue. My car was parked in the showroom and as I was going through all the paperwork there were plenty of admirers Inside the merino leather is beautiful. It's so soft and comfortable. The combination of new car smell and leather is worth bottling, that way I'd be able to buy all the BMWs I wanted The idrive is actually very straightforward and fairly intuitive. It will take some getting used to where all the different things are and how to work it all but that's half the fun. VSS is great, the adaptive suspension is great, the surround view cameras are a bit weird to look at first of all, the comfort access is possibly my favourite and I have even managed to successfully open the boot (trunk) on all times I've tried. HUD is superb, that is also competing for favourite toy. The HK system blew me away, the sound that was pumping out of that was so much better than I've been used to. I've got a few photos from when I got home and then a few more before I took it for a proper drive. Unfortunately the sun went in so they may not fully show the potential but there will be another day to take some more Anyway, loads of photos of the exterior and interior to enjoy Attached Images __________________ Tanzanite Blue with Cashmere Beige Merino Leather interior
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09-01-2012, 02:05 PM	#2
webdither First Lieutenant Drives: 2013 335i M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 391 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 335i Sedan [0.00]	Really really really great looking! Very unique interior colors, good job! This is the first BMW Individual F30 I have seen... that leather does look incredibly soft. Always thought the Dakota leather was a bit rough but it is durable... __________________ 2013 335i Sedan \| Mineral Gray / Black Dakota \| ///M Sport \| Dynamic Handling, Tech, Premium, Sport ZF8 & HK Audio

09-01-2012, 02:13 PM	#4
dd1981 Kapetan Svog Života Drives: 2012 335i sport Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,105 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 335i [4.50] 1999 Ford Ranger [0.00] 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 [0.00]	Ooooh man that color is so sexy. I never really saw one that close up. I think you hit a home run with that interior combo. One of the sexiest f30's yet imo. __________________ ///M Performance Exhaust, Black Gloss Grills, 20% Tint

09-01-2012, 02:45 PM	#6
MaestroAl Major Drives: Superman 330D M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 1,195 iTrader: (0)	Yup - best looking example of an F30 I've seen yet Nice to see yours turned up with the Bridgestone Potenzas, too. I hope my 19s have the same tyres __________________ "Superman 330D M Sport" Estoril Blue / Coral Red 2PF\|ZAP\|ZMP\|ZVI\|2VF\|3AP\|420\|488\|494\|5DC\|688\|6NR IT ARRIVED!

09-01-2012, 05:13 PM	#7
BMWCali Expect the Unusual Drives: 2013 ActiveHybrid 3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 1,207 iTrader: (1)	WOW. Gorgeous. I think you've convinced me to go Individual! __________________ 2013 ActiveHybrid 3 Estoril Blue \| Coral Red Leather \| Aluminum Hexagon Trim w/Blue Highlight M Sport Package \| M Brakes \| Technology Package \| Premium Package \| Dynamic Handling Package \| Driver Assistance Package \| Sport AT \| Harman Kardon Surround Sound \| Automatic High Beams \| Parking Assistant Ordered: July 3, 2012 \| Production Start: TBD \| Delivered: TBD

09-01-2012, 02:07 PM	#3
Zeeman Captain Drives: E90 335 SG Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vancouver Posts: 660 iTrader: (0)	That colour is awesome! Congrats

09-01-2012, 02:16 PM	#5
ducatiboy72 Private First Class Drives: F31 M-Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 107 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 320ia Tour ... [0.00]	Thanks for the pictures, this is without doubt the best color for F30/F31. I have ordered a F31 in Tanzanite blue. Can't get it fast enough

09-01-2012, 05:15 PM	#8
Seagull Lieutenant Drives: f30 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 404 iTrader: (0)	Ummmmm HOLY CRAP that's nice! __________________ Current: F30 - 335i AT M-Sport Previous: E90 - 335xi MT, E90 - 330i MT, E46 - 330i MT

09-01-2012, 05:26 PM	#9
328inGE Lieutenant Drives: BMW 328i Sport Join Date: May 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 534 iTrader: (0)	awesome color combo

09-01-2012, 05:30 PM	#10
MassBimmer Major General Drives: E90 LCI 328i xDrive Join Date: May 2009 Location: Milford, MA Posts: 6,799 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [4.50]	Wow that's gorgeous, congrats!! __________________ E90 LCI 328i xDrive: BMW Performance Exhaust / BMW Performance Intake / BMW Performance Steering Wheel / VMR V710 / KW V1

09-01-2012, 06:30 PM	#12
NISFAN Major Drives: The best kind of F30 :) Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bedford UK Posts: 1,472 iTrader: (0)	Wow that is a great colour Just one question...how do you specify the 19" alloys in silver only? I can only see the two tone option M403.

09-01-2012, 06:33 PM	#13
webdither First Lieutenant Drives: 2013 335i M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 391 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 335i Sedan [0.00]	Did going "Individual" make the build take considerably longer? __________________ 2013 335i Sedan \| Mineral Gray / Black Dakota \| ///M Sport \| Dynamic Handling, Tech, Premium, Sport ZF8 & HK Audio

09-01-2012, 06:38 PM	#15
NISFAN Major Drives: The best kind of F30 :) Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bedford UK Posts: 1,472 iTrader: (0)	Another question......are there any options you DIDN'T go for?

09-01-2012, 06:54 PM	#16
Spikey Captain Drives: erratically Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: around town~ Posts: 637 iTrader: (0)	Wow.. love the interior The whole package just oozes awesomeness

09-01-2012, 08:03 PM	#17
nano10 Captain Drives: 2013 335i aka Kal-El Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 973 iTrader: (3)	very nice, enjoy the car! __________________ 2013 335i Estoril Blue M Sport/ Coral Red Interior/ M Performance Red Brakes/ Enhanced Bluetooth/ Premium Audio/Performance Grills/BBS CX-R

09-01-2012, 09:35 PM	#18
ybbiz34 Moderator Drives: 2013 F30 M Sport 335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 3,058 iTrader: (0)	Very classy and elegant looking. Great choice man. __________________ ///M Performance Exhaust; Power Kit; Rear Carbon Fiber Spoiler; Brakes; etc.

09-01-2012, 09:52 PM	#19
er1cv Enlisted Member Drives: '13 F30 335i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	Very nice looking car. Everything goes together perfectly!

09-02-2012, 01:57 AM	#22
rjberry First Lieutenant Drives: 320d M Sport in the UK! Join Date: May 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 399 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 320d M Sport [5.00]	Thanks for all the comments, it really is better than the photos can really show. Everything goes together perfectly which is a nice relief after ordering it based upon how the configurator showed it and not based on colour or fabric charts at the dealers. I've never had a car I want to just keep going back out to look at but this one... __________________ Tanzanite Blue with Cashmere Beige Merino Leather interior

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