New to forum and BMW ownership

F30 Matt · 11-25-2013, 12:59 PM

Hi all,

Im Matt new to these forums and a first time BMW owner. Sold my '09 110 Defender and got a 318d Sport with the proceeds. Took delivery of the car on Friday morning, of course sod's law I get struck down with terminal man flu so haven't driven it any further than to the doc's and back

The pic's not the greatest, it was taken with my mobile.

MWA · 11-25-2013, 01:03 PM

Love the wheels! Congratulations, BMW never fails to please, am sure you will have plenty of happy days with it. Btw you're not the only one with the man flue

F30AM · 11-25-2013, 01:03 PM

Welcome, Matt.
Same thing happened to me on 22nd Dec 2012 when my car had to be delivered to my house as I was too sick to travel to the Dealership due to 'flu.

zooberoo · 11-25-2013, 01:04 PM

Welcome to the forums Matt. Hope you get well soon!

In the meantime, there are many less civilised ways to get to your Doc than an F30 318d Sport!

F30 Matt · 11-25-2013, 01:28 PM

Thanks for the welcomes! The short drive was certainly very enjoyable and a different world from the Defender lol. Dare I say it, Im looking forward to recovering and gettting back to work just for the daily commute...

JohnM · 11-25-2013, 01:41 PM

Welcome Enjoy your new car

Thackers · 11-25-2013, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by F30 Matt

Hi all,

Im Matt new to these forums and a first time BMW owner. Sold my '09 110 Defender and got a 318d Sport with the proceeds. Took delivery of the car on Friday morning, of course sod's law I get struck down with terminal man flu so haven't driven it any further than to the doc's and back

The pic's not the greatest, it was taken with my mobile.

..Enjoy Matt

JackEssex · 11-25-2013, 01:46 PM

Very nice, very nearly went for the Sport version myself, love the black styling.

Enjoy!

Wo-Wo · 11-25-2013, 02:14 PM

Welcome along Matt, you'll find loads of hints and help on here!

d4springer · 11-26-2013, 10:04 AM

Welcom Matt, very nice, love those wheels and the colour, my last Be'em was Black, wash it gently so you don't get swirls! (like mine did)

F30 Matt · 11-26-2013, 12:45 PM

Thanks again all, shall be giving it a good wash this weekend. The rain round these parts has been somewhat dirty of late and its only a matter of time before the crows strike. I presume Autoglym Super Resin Polish is safe to use? If not, what's recommended?

Cheers
Matt

Wo-Wo · 11-26-2013, 01:10 PM

Nooooo don't polish a new car mate, clay it, seal it and wax it!

11-25-2013, 12:59 PM	#1
F30 Matt New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: F30 318D Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Englandshire iTrader: (0)	New to forum and BMW ownership Hi all, Im Matt new to these forums and a first time BMW owner. Sold my '09 110 Defender and got a 318d Sport with the proceeds. Took delivery of the car on Friday morning, of course sod's law I get struck down with terminal man flu so haven't driven it any further than to the doc's and back The pic's not the greatest, it was taken with my mobile.
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11-25-2013, 01:03 PM	#2
MWA Major 154 Rep 1,224 Posts Drives: AY M4 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Love the wheels! Congratulations, BMW never fails to please, am sure you will have plenty of happy days with it. Btw you're not the only one with the man flue
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F30AM Major General 706 Rep 5,021 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport sDrive Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Welcome, Matt. Same thing happened to me on 22nd Dec 2012 when my car had to be delivered to my house as I was too sick to travel to the Dealership due to 'flu. __________________ Previous: Superman 330d sDrive M Sport + Toys Present: Red Tornado Golf 7R 5 Dr, DSG + Toys
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11-25-2013, 01:04 PM	#4
zooberoo Lieutenant 169 Rep 446 Posts Drives: F87 M2C HS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cotswolds iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the forums Matt. Hope you get well soon! In the meantime, there are many less civilised ways to get to your Doc than an F30 318d Sport! __________________ Current: '71 Tesla M3P. Previous: F87 M2 Comp, F80 M4.
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11-25-2013, 01:28 PM	#5
F30 Matt New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: F30 318D Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Englandshire iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the welcomes! The short drive was certainly very enjoyable and a different world from the Defender lol. Dare I say it, Im looking forward to recovering and gettting back to work just for the daily commute...
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JohnM Private First Class 1 Rep 185 Posts Drives: 330d M Sport PPK Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dorset iTrader: (0)	Welcome Enjoy your new car
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JackEssex Private 4 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 320d xDrive M Sport Touring Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Very nice, very nearly went for the Sport version myself, love the black styling. Enjoy!
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Wo-Wo Captain 297 Rep 701 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Comp Coupe Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: East Mids iTrader: (0)	Welcome along Matt, you'll find loads of hints and help on here!
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d4springer Major 512 Rep 1,404 Posts Drives: F80 M3 CP SS/SO Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Scotland, UK iTrader: (0)	Welcom Matt, very nice, love those wheels and the colour, my last Be'em was Black, wash it gently so you don't get swirls! (like mine did) __________________ Current - F80 M3 CP SS/SO \| M Performance Extras Prev - F30 330D M Sport \| White \| M Performance Kit \| Various Extras Prev - E92 330D M Sport \| Black \| Highline Older - E46 330i \| Silver \| AC Schnitzer, E36 328i Coupe \| White
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11-26-2013, 12:45 PM	#11
F30 Matt New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: F30 318D Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Englandshire iTrader: (0)	Thanks again all, shall be giving it a good wash this weekend. The rain round these parts has been somewhat dirty of late and its only a matter of time before the crows strike. I presume Autoglym Super Resin Polish is safe to use? If not, what's recommended? Cheers Matt
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11-26-2013, 01:10 PM	#12
Wo-Wo Captain 297 Rep 701 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Comp Coupe Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: East Mids iTrader: (0)	Nooooo don't polish a new car mate, clay it, seal it and wax it!
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