New Arrival Soon

Main Man Mike · 03-12-2015, 04:57 PM

Hello all

I thought I'd post in the F30 forum because that's where I started (and it is clearly the best UK forum!)

I started looking at getting a 3 Series over 2 years ago. However I decided I would wait until I qualified before getting a new car. But the 3 Series was always at the back of my mind.

Then the 4 Series came out and I wanted one of those instead

. A truly stunning looking car.

That feeling lasted a while until I began to feel that it was a bit too big for me. Then the 2 Series came out.

In terms of looks, I think the 4 Series shades the 2 Series but I like them both (which is the most important thing). But the size of the F22 is just perfect in my opinion.

In short, I ordered a 228i and I received an email today to say it had arrived at the dealer

.

I'm currently waiting for some MP parts and deciding whether to have it detailed before pickup (any recommendations in London would be much appreciated) but I thought I'd share in anticipation!

(I hope I remain welcome despite my non-F30 330d/335d

)

JustChris · 03-12-2015, 05:04 PM

Great choice Mike, 228i is lovely.

Tengocity · 03-12-2015, 05:08 PM

How can someone who recognises how great this forum is not be welcome!

Congrats on the car!

....,,,,..,,.. · 03-12-2015, 05:12 PM

Welcome and great car

MarkG_M5Comp · 03-12-2015, 05:22 PM

I for one welcome the conversations about the cars that surround the F30.

And I welcome you!

Geo's comps · 03-12-2015, 06:36 PM

2 series Msport is a lovely looking car unfortuenly If I was not 6'1 and fairly big I would of got one...

Have you got the colour and spec of your car ?

Main Man Mike · 03-13-2015, 02:20 PM

Thanks all

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geo's comps

2 series Msport is a lovely looking car unfortuenly If I was not 6'1 and fairly big I would of got one...

Have you got the colour and spec of your car ?

There has only ever been one colour for me and that is the one known as EB

.

Spec as follows: -

F22 228i 8AT
Oyster/Black leather
Driver Comfort Pack
Interior Comfort Pack
Visibility Pack
Professional Media Pack
Reversing Camera
Folding Mirrors
Front Heated Seats
M Rear Spoiler

Can't wait...

Main Man Mike · 03-21-2015, 03:04 AM

Delivery Day today

Leaving soon for train down to London & then on to Berry Heathrow. So excited

tjlees · 03-21-2015, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Main Man Mike

Delivery Day today

Leaving soon for train down to London & then on to Berry Heathrow. So excited

Berry is not a bad dealer! I've bought two cars from them.

Enjoy the drive back

335dMSport+ · 03-21-2015, 03:31 AM

Lucky barsteward! Enjoy.

Geo's comps · 03-21-2015, 04:23 AM

Have fun, take pics pal

SkyJawa · 03-21-2015, 04:48 AM

Enjoy!

dazzapb · 03-21-2015, 06:01 AM

Get those pics up mate. Congrats I love new car day

rocketretro · 03-21-2015, 06:08 AM

Great choice and in the best colour too, enjoy!

Andrewthefirst · 03-21-2015, 07:02 AM

Welcome back, great car and great engine for it.

Pics pics pics...

Lorcan · 03-21-2015, 07:32 AM

Welcome to the forum. Great choice of car with a cracking motor

Kal101 · 03-21-2015, 09:41 AM

Can't beat the smell of a new car !!!

ENJOY!!!

tjlees · 03-21-2015, 12:55 PM

Main Man Mike · 03-22-2015, 07:00 AM

Great day yesterday

TRL and Mo who I dealt with are both really great guys.

Coming from a 1998 Fiesta, the acceleration is quite different to what I'm used to

Only took the 1 photo but do have 2 which Mo sent me of my MP parts:

Car was detailed so hoping my detailer has some good pics to share

Geo's comps · 03-22-2015, 07:15 AM

Yeah that's niiiiiiice

Main Man Mike · 03-22-2015, 07:34 AM

Sun is out so took some more:

I ordered Brushed Aluminium with the black, gloss trim but the factory messed the order up and I ended up with hexagonal and EB trim. I can have it replaced FOC but risk removal damage etc or will receive some money instead. Frankly, I'm leaning towards taking the money as don't like the idea of removing the trim.

RhysT1 · 03-22-2015, 07:47 AM

Car looks great, IMO if you can get it changed FOC then I would definitely get the blue changed to gloss black as the blue just doesn't sit right with the oyster interior, I removed the dash trim in my last F30 and it wasn't to hard at all. Enjoy the new car

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Main Man Mike Private 2 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 228i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: East Midlands iTrader: (0)	New Arrival Soon Hello all I thought I'd post in the F30 forum because that's where I started (and it is clearly the best UK forum!) I started looking at getting a 3 Series over 2 years ago. However I decided I would wait until I qualified before getting a new car. But the 3 Series was always at the back of my mind. Then the 4 Series came out and I wanted one of those instead . A truly stunning looking car. That feeling lasted a while until I began to feel that it was a bit too big for me. Then the 2 Series came out. In terms of looks, I think the 4 Series shades the 2 Series but I like them both (which is the most important thing). But the size of the F22 is just perfect in my opinion. In short, I ordered a 228i and I received an email today to say it had arrived at the dealer . I'm currently waiting for some MP parts and deciding whether to have it detailed before pickup (any recommendations in London would be much appreciated) but I thought I'd share in anticipation! (I hope I remain welcome despite my non-F30 330d/335d )
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Geo's comps First Lieutenant 56 Rep 333 Posts Drives: F32 420d Msport + coupe Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	2 series Msport is a lovely looking car unfortuenly If I was not 6'1 and fairly big I would of got one... Have you got the colour and spec of your car ?
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Main Man Mike Private 2 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 228i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: East Midlands iTrader: (0)	Delivery Day today Leaving soon for train down to London & then on to Berry Heathrow. So excited
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Geo's comps First Lieutenant 56 Rep 333 Posts Drives: F32 420d Msport + coupe Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Have fun, take pics pal
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Main Man Mike Private 2 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 228i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: East Midlands iTrader: (0)	Great day yesterday TRL and Mo who I dealt with are both really great guys. Coming from a 1998 Fiesta, the acceleration is quite different to what I'm used to Only took the 1 photo but do have 2 which Mo sent me of my MP parts: Car was detailed so hoping my detailer has some good pics to share
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Main Man Mike Private 2 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 228i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: East Midlands iTrader: (0)	Sun is out so took some more: I ordered Brushed Aluminium with the black, gloss trim but the factory messed the order up and I ended up with hexagonal and EB trim. I can have it replaced FOC but risk removal damage etc or will receive some money instead. Frankly, I'm leaning towards taking the money as don't like the idea of removing the trim.
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RhysT1 Lieutenant 106 Rep 443 Posts Drives: 430d Gran Coupé Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Warwickshire, UK iTrader: (3)	Car looks great, IMO if you can get it changed FOC then I would definitely get the blue changed to gloss black as the blue just doesn't sit right with the oyster interior, I removed the dash trim in my last F30 and it wasn't to hard at all. Enjoy the new car
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