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mrbmwx3 · 08-23-2015, 05:38 AM

Hi, been registered for a little while but had no reason to post much until now! Ordered a car with Riaz (top guy), gave me an excellent deal!

I don't usually buy new and to be honest i'll never spec out a car like this ever again, but I thought I go crazy this time.

Spec as follows
330i M Sport with Sport Auto
Alpine White
Black Leather with Aluminium Trim
Media Package
M Sport Plus Package with 442M 19" wheels
Advanced Parking Package
Head Up Display
Comfort Access
Elec Seats
Heated Front Seats
Folding Elec Mirrors
Sunroof
Speed Limit Display
Surround View
Rear Folding Headrest
Split Folding Rear Seats
Elec Rear Sunblinds
Rear Side Sunblinds
M Sport Adaptive Suspension
Sliding Front Armrest

I think that's it. The only thing I'm unsure off is the black leather seats, I'm really tempted by the Red, I'm just not sure how easy to keep clean especially with a four year old! Any opinions?
I know Riaz is not part of these forums anymore, but he really was patient with me and was very honest! Top bloke and will happily recommend him to anyone!
Will post pics when I get car, due late Oct!

Tengocity · 08-23-2015, 06:01 AM

Nice spec!

Nick the Greek · 08-23-2015, 06:34 AM

Yes a number of us have / are dealing with Riaz and he is indeed a good fella.

The choice of spec and engine is first class.

You get extra points for resisting the clatter of a diesel under your bonnet

Nick the Greek · 08-23-2015, 06:35 AM

Oh.

The coral leather is no problem keeping clean

If you fancy it.

Do it!

Consett Mag · 08-23-2015, 06:41 AM

That's one hell of vehicle you've specced there. Will be amazing.

Re the black leather - I specced oyster and after 9 months, there still isn't a mark on them. Light scuffing does easily come off with the supplied cleaning kit (if you've asked for FREE seal and protect

).

PS - I don't have a four year old, but just don't allow my passengers to equip themselves with coffees, Mcdonalds or 12" subways in my car! So if you swap your seat colour for red, don't keep your permanent markers next to the child seat

mrbmwx3 · 08-23-2015, 06:54 AM

Thanks guys, definitely tempted by the red! Not sure if Riaz is going to allow it, have changed the spec so many times with him. :-)

I know the Red Leather in photos never shows how the red is really like, i think it's much darker than it's in real life. The only issue I see, the colour is a hate/love colour and may have a slightly harder time selling (which won't be a long time)!

dubdemand · 08-23-2015, 08:53 AM

Congratulations on your purchase, I have a similar spec F31 on order in mineral grey with saddle brown leather - due end of Sept.

I have coral red in my E92 and the leather still looks great after 3 years with my now 4 year old. Get some doctor leather wipes from eBay and you'll find it easy to keep a clean interior!

Kal101 · 08-23-2015, 08:57 AM

Nice spec car

Can't beat black leather much classier and elegant

At least that's my opinion

Chris330 · 08-23-2015, 08:58 AM

Coral Red is fine, looks great and I can imagine even more so with the brightness from the sun roof.

Have a think about adding heated steering wheel, cheapish option and comes in very handy all year

Nick the Greek · 08-23-2015, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris330

Coral Red is fine, looks great and I can imagine even more so with the brightness from the sun roof.

Have a think about adding heated steering wheel, cheapish option and comes in very handy all year

A heated Fuckin steering wheel. ...?

Sensitive little pinkies?

Chris330 · 08-23-2015, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick the Greek

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris330

Coral Red is fine, looks great and I can imagine even more so with the brightness from the sun roof.

Have a think about adding heated steering wheel, cheapish option and comes in very handy all year

A heated Fuckin steering wheel. ...?

Sensitive little pinkies?

You never know who might appreciate a warm set of digits!

RichardM · 08-23-2015, 11:54 AM

Go for the red! In my first F31 I had the black leather and it makes the interior very sober and dark.

What made you go for the 330i over the 340i or an oil burner?

rocketretro · 08-23-2015, 12:13 PM

Red leather with white could have looked look fabulous. BTW to my knowledge you're the first person who has optioned the rear electric blinds and side blinds, you must have been bejazzled with the options list, well done!

Yeatser · 08-23-2015, 12:39 PM

You won't be dissapointed with the red leather, I've always had black leather in cars and never fancied red but I opted for red this time and we quite concerned to start with but after a few days it looks great and defo compliments the interior.

mrbmwx3 · 08-23-2015, 01:58 PM

Yeah, my current 530d has sun protection glass and on a sunny day it still wasn't enough for my kid, so I decided to opt for blinds :-). Hopefully keeps the car a bit more cool in the summer !

I'm at my limit of my budget and wanted more options rather than spending the extra on the 340i . Would of loved to have 340i, but in the end I'm at the age where I'll never use the power and prefer more gadgets on the car.

Siding on red now just need to tell Riaz :-)

k44ENT · 08-23-2015, 02:18 PM

welcome, nice spec car you have on order. I'd go red as well but then again I went red on red!

Glenn1981 · 08-23-2015, 02:52 PM

Welcome! Only been on here a month or so myself, great forum, nice and active and a good bunch of people so far, very helpful. Especially at spending your money as I have found!

I have an F31 in a similar spec coming in Sept, but I have gone black with red leather, the red really makes it feel sporty for me which is what I wanted!

mrbmwx3 · 08-23-2015, 03:05 PM

I initially said, if I go with black, definitely red leather, but if I go with white i go black leather, but I saw a white with red leather and quite liked it. can't believe I'm so indecisive about this!

Thanks for all opinions so far!

Mr Enigma · 08-23-2015, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocketretro

Red leather with white could have looked look fabulous. BTW to my knowledge you're the first person who has optioned the rear electric blinds and side blinds, you must have been bejazzled with the options list, well done!

I went with blinds too...

Beancounter_74 · 08-23-2015, 08:42 PM

Nice spec. Don't think about the Coral leather, just do it, you'll not regret it, really lifts the interior of my F31.

Have got, amongst others, a 2 1/2 year old and no worries keeping clean. Get yourself a LionHeart seat protector too, possibly the best £18 (from Amazon) I've spent on the car

08-23-2015, 05:38 AM	#1
mrbmwx3 Second Lieutenant 70 Rep 213 Posts Drives: BMW X5 30d Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW X5 30d M S ... [0.00]	Hi from new member Hi, been registered for a little while but had no reason to post much until now! Ordered a car with Riaz (top guy), gave me an excellent deal! I don't usually buy new and to be honest i'll never spec out a car like this ever again, but I thought I go crazy this time. Spec as follows 330i M Sport with Sport Auto Alpine White Black Leather with Aluminium Trim Media Package M Sport Plus Package with 442M 19" wheels Advanced Parking Package Head Up Display Comfort Access Elec Seats Heated Front Seats Folding Elec Mirrors Sunroof Speed Limit Display Surround View Rear Folding Headrest Split Folding Rear Seats Elec Rear Sunblinds Rear Side Sunblinds M Sport Adaptive Suspension Sliding Front Armrest I think that's it. The only thing I'm unsure off is the black leather seats, I'm really tempted by the Red, I'm just not sure how easy to keep clean especially with a four year old! Any opinions? I know Riaz is not part of these forums anymore, but he really was patient with me and was very honest! Top bloke and will happily recommend him to anyone! Will post pics when I get car, due late Oct!
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Tengocity General 8571 Rep 19,982 Posts Drives: 911, Cayenne Turbo, Disco 4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland iTrader: (0)	Nice spec! __________________ Current: Porsche 911 991 C4S, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Land Rover Discovery 4. Gone...G01 X3 M40i, Cayman S 987, F31 340i, Cayman GT4, F82 M4 CP, Lotus Exige V6, G20 330e, F30 330e, Boxster S 987, F31 335d, Mini Cooper SD, E89 Z4, E90 330d 320d, E60 520d, E46 330d 320d, MX5s, E30 325i
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Nick the Greek Banned 2010 Rep 6,065 Posts Drives: M135i. I don't do diesel. Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Yes a number of us have / are dealing with Riaz and he is indeed a good fella. The choice of spec and engine is first class. You get extra points for resisting the clatter of a diesel under your bonnet
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Nick the Greek Banned 2010 Rep 6,065 Posts Drives: M135i. I don't do diesel. Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Oh. The coral leather is no problem keeping clean If you fancy it. Do it!
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Consett Mag Major 369 Rep 1,409 Posts Drives: F31 330d M Sport Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Durham. UK iTrader: (0)	That's one hell of vehicle you've specced there. Will be amazing. Re the black leather - I specced oyster and after 9 months, there still isn't a mark on them. Light scuffing does easily come off with the supplied cleaning kit (if you've asked for FREE seal and protect ). PS - I don't have a four year old, but just don't allow my passengers to equip themselves with coffees, Mcdonalds or 12" subways in my car! So if you swap your seat colour for red, don't keep your permanent markers next to the child seat __________________
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mrbmwx3 Second Lieutenant 70 Rep 213 Posts Drives: BMW X5 30d Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW X5 30d M S ... [0.00]	Thanks guys, definitely tempted by the red! Not sure if Riaz is going to allow it, have changed the spec so many times with him. :-) I know the Red Leather in photos never shows how the red is really like, i think it's much darker than it's in real life. The only issue I see, the colour is a hate/love colour and may have a slightly harder time selling (which won't be a long time)!
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dubdemand Captain 416 Rep 941 Posts Drives: F80 Individual Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (2)	Congratulations on your purchase, I have a similar spec F31 on order in mineral grey with saddle brown leather - due end of Sept. I have coral red in my E92 and the leather still looks great after 3 years with my now 4 year old. Get some doctor leather wipes from eBay and you'll find it easy to keep a clean interior! __________________ Individual SY F80 / insta:@dubdemand
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Kal101 Major General 3105 Rep 7,033 Posts Drives: 335xd Msport + Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: West mids!!!! iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 Bmw msport + 3 ... [0.00]	Nice spec car Can't beat black leather much classier and elegant At least that's my opinion __________________
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Chris330 First Lieutenant 212 Rep 389 Posts Drives: 340i F31 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Coral Red is fine, looks great and I can imagine even more so with the brightness from the sun roof. Have a think about adding heated steering wheel, cheapish option and comes in very handy all year __________________ X5 40d M F15 - July 2018 - Space Grey Mini JCW F56 - June 2018 - Rebel Green Previous: 340i M F31 2016-18, 2015-16 435i M F32, 2013-15 330d M F30, 2011-13 Mercedes C250, 2008-11 320i E92
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RichardM Colonel 133 Rep 2,047 Posts Drives: G21 M340i LCI Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Essex UK iTrader: (2)	Go for the red! In my first F31 I had the black leather and it makes the interior very sober and dark. What made you go for the 330i over the 340i or an oil burner? __________________ 2023 G21 M340i LCI Previous - 2020 G21 330d M-Sport, F31 335d M-Sport, F31 330d M-Sport
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rocketretro Captain 180 Rep 761 Posts Drives: M235i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: South Coast iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M235i [0.00] 2017 BMW X3 xDrive3 ... [0.00]	Red leather with white could have looked look fabulous. BTW to my knowledge you're the first person who has optioned the rear electric blinds and side blinds, you must have been bejazzled with the options list, well done! __________________
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Yeatser Second Lieutenant 102 Rep 228 Posts Drives: 435d xdrive Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	You won't be dissapointed with the red leather, I've always had black leather in cars and never fancied red but I opted for red this time and we quite concerned to start with but after a few days it looks great and defo compliments the interior.
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mrbmwx3 Second Lieutenant 70 Rep 213 Posts Drives: BMW X5 30d Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW X5 30d M S ... [0.00]	Yeah, my current 530d has sun protection glass and on a sunny day it still wasn't enough for my kid, so I decided to opt for blinds :-). Hopefully keeps the car a bit more cool in the summer ! I'm at my limit of my budget and wanted more options rather than spending the extra on the 340i . Would of loved to have 340i, but in the end I'm at the age where I'll never use the power and prefer more gadgets on the car. Siding on red now just need to tell Riaz :-)
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k44ENT Lieutenant Colonel 492 Rep 1,503 Posts Drives: M2 LCI DCT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	welcome, nice spec car you have on order. I'd go red as well but then again I went red on red!
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Glenn1981 Second Lieutenant 93 Rep 242 Posts Drives: LCI 2015.5 335D XDrive M Sport Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Barnet iTrader: (0)	Welcome! Only been on here a month or so myself, great forum, nice and active and a good bunch of people so far, very helpful. Especially at spending your money as I have found! I have an F31 in a similar spec coming in Sept, but I have gone black with red leather, the red really makes it feel sporty for me which is what I wanted!
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mrbmwx3 Second Lieutenant 70 Rep 213 Posts Drives: BMW X5 30d Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW X5 30d M S ... [0.00]	I initially said, if I go with black, definitely red leather, but if I go with white i go black leather, but I saw a white with red leather and quite liked it. can't believe I'm so indecisive about this! Thanks for all opinions so far!
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Beancounter_74 Colonel 602 Rep 2,246 Posts Drives: M140i F20, 449i F33 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Nice spec. Don't think about the Coral leather, just do it, you'll not regret it, really lifts the interior of my F31. Have got, amongst others, a 2 1/2 year old and no worries keeping clean. Get yourself a LionHeart seat protector too, possibly the best £18 (from Amazon) I've spent on the car
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