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      02-07-2017, 02:45 PM   #1
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My Sophisto Grey Xirallic 540i - Carbon M Performance Goodies!

Though i'd start my own build thread.

Never thought this car would be happening, rewind to September 1st 2016 I had just picked up my Silverstone/Amaro Brown M3 CP. All was great after waiting over 5 months for it.

But then it developed a knocking noise from the rear axel somewhere. To cut a very long story short the fault was never resolved and the car was rejected.

I thought about another on but wasn't keen on waiting for that long again, looked at a C43 AMG Tourer, and was close to ordering but then they could actually build to the spec I wanted. Then looked at Audi S4 Avant and actually ordered one.

Then I nipped into my local BMW dealers and ended chatting to the sales guy, I had ruled out the G30 because I presumed it would be a long wait. But they had a build slot for a 540i with delivery W/C 20th March.

So it was ordered and here is the spec:

G30 540i
Sophisto Grey Xirallic
Black Nappa leather with contrast stitching
Piano Black trim (best of a bad bunch)


Visibility Pack
Headlight Wash
Adaptive LED Headlights
High Beam Assist

Technology Pack
Display key
Head-up Display
Enhanced Bluetooth with Wifi Charging
BMW Gesture Control
Wifi Hotspot

Comfort Pack
Reversing Camera
Comfort Access
Comfort seats
Exterior mirrors folding with anti dazzle

M Sport Plus Pack
20" 759 wheels
Sun protection Glass
Harman Kardon

Parking Assist Plus
Surround view
Rear view
Remote 3D view
Parking assistance

Driving Assist Plus
Approach control warning
Lane changing warning
Lane departure warning
Prevention of rear collision
Speed Limit Information
Active Cruise Control with stop/go
Cross traffic warning front & rear
Crossroads warning
Evasion Aid
Lane Change Assist
Land Keeping Assistant
Steering and Lane Assist
Wrong-way warning

Variable Damper Control (VDC)
Heated Steering Wheel
Electric Sunroof
Spilt Fold Seats
Remote Services (no idea why this is extra)

































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      02-07-2017, 05:25 PM   #2
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Congrats on a very nice G30 built. Not many options left.
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      02-08-2017, 03:02 AM   #3
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Just the dogging camera
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      02-09-2017, 02:50 PM   #4
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Just added a few carbon bits as well

Rear Spoiler
Rear Diffuser
Mirror Caps
Black Grilles
Sills

Splitter not available at launch, which is odd because on previous cars they have stated you can't fit the diffuser without the splitter or could have been the spoiler without the splitter.

I always thought that was BS to make you buy both, an it seems the case if you can do it now because it's not available..
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      02-10-2017, 01:17 PM   #5
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Congratulations! Can't wait to see your build.
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      02-12-2017, 03:17 PM   #6
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Lovely options and a not so long wait!
Congrats! 👍
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      02-17-2017, 09:03 AM   #7
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Just checked and car is now at 5260 PaintShop Complete, due for delivery Week 10 now!!! It's come forward another week!!
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This looks like a nice build. You've gone way beyond my options and it looks lovely.

I've got a 540i msport xdrive on order. Sophisto grey, white ivory interior, msport + pack, VDC, HUD, split rear seats, lumbar, fine wood trim, folding mirrors, adaptive lights, driving assistant (only for speed limit display!!).

List was £48,980 car and £6505 options plus the usual on the road and delivery stuff at £1513 plus the 3 year service pack £575 - total £57,573

Managed to get the total deal for £49,923

Be interested to know what discounts others are achieving. The first conversation I had back in November they were offering me 4%. Good news is the car will be here in 2 weeks. First time I've bought a car without driving it. Ended up taking a 440i Convertible out as it was nearer the weight of the new 540i.

Hoping this is going to remind me of my old E39. Much missed.
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This looks like a nice build. You've gone way beyond my options and it looks lovely.

I've got a 540i msport xdrive on order. Sophisto grey, white ivory interior, msport + pack, VDC, HUD, split rear seats, lumbar, fine wood trim, folding mirrors, adaptive lights, driving assistant (only for speed limit display!!).

List was £48,980 car and £6505 options plus the usual on the road and delivery stuff at £1513 plus the 3 year service pack £575 - total £57,573

Managed to get the total deal for £49,923

Be interested to know what discounts others are achieving. The first conversation I had back in November they were offering me 4%. Good news is the car will be here in 2 weeks. First time I've bought a car without driving it. Ended up taking a 440i Convertible out as it was nearer the weight of the new 540i.

Hoping this is going to remind me of my old E39. Much missed.
Sounds good!!! Getting restless now I bet!!! Mine is awaiting dispatch to dealership now so it might arrive this week but will not be ready until the week after I think!!!
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Now on way to dealership!! should be there today or tomorrow!!
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Now at dealership, going for a sneak preview tomorrow!! Getting excited now!
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Thumbs up new build

Pretty much same spec as mine apart from colour, med blue, and interior Ivory White Nappa and Comfort Pack plus Bowers Wilkins ear bleeding stereo. Oh by the way the service pack should be £399 to the chap who's paid £575. Oh Apple Car Play, soft close doors, blinds, sunroof, and premium pack etc i think thats it, all in including delivery to my door, just over £71k, got the lot for £64K!! Im also week 10 and been told yesterday 14th March, so thats actually week 11 but apparently that can change even between now and then!!

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Pretty much same spec as mine apart from colour, med blue, and interior Ivory White Nappa and Comfort Pack plus Bowers Wilkins ear bleeding stereo. Oh by the way the service pack should be £399 to the chap who's paid £575. Oh Apple Car Play, soft close doors, blinds, sunroof etc i think thats it, all in including delivery to my door, just over £71k, got the lot for £64K!! Im also week 10 and been told yesterday 14th March, so thats actually week 11 but apparently that can change even between now and then!!


So you have literally put everything on!!!! I though i was going for it! Makes me feel better knowing someone else has done it!

I did have the B&W spec'd but dropped it for the Drivers Assistant Plus pack.
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It's here! Peeing down, dirty and covered in plastic!








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Beautiful G30 ajfoggy!
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      03-03-2017, 09:34 AM   #17
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No badges or rear spoiler. Do they do that in the dealership or did you spec money Del deletion. Really love the pictures as from the outside it's the same spec I've ordered. Think the wheels look awesome too.
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That was meant to say model deletion - predictive bloody text
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Pretty much same spec as mine apart from colour, med blue, and interior Ivory White Nappa and Comfort Pack plus Bowers Wilkins ear bleeding stereo. Oh by the way the service pack should be £399 to the chap who's paid £575. Oh Apple Car Play, soft close doors, blinds, sunroof, and premium pack etc i think thats it, all in including delivery to my door, just over £71k, got the lot for £64K!! Im also week 10 and been told yesterday 14th March, so thats actually week 11 but apparently that can change even between now and then!!
It was a while ago. I'll let you know when I pick up the car. I may have confused that price with the little insurance plan that fixes scuffs and small dents.
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That was meant to say model deletion - predictive bloody text
The model delete and side badge delete were factory. But it's really easy to take them off.

A bit of fish line and saw behind the badge to cut through the tape. Then a hair dryer and tar or glue remover to get the tape off.

A little polish to finish it.
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Congrats on your lovely 540i.
Is it just me, or does the privacy dark glass looks darker on the G30 compared to on the F10?
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Congrats on your lovely 540i.
Is it just me, or does the privacy dark glass looks darker on the G30 compared to on the F10?
Hmm not sure, could just be the light on the car I guess.
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