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Talked to Joern the same day - he said I need to do it myself first, then he said I have the option to ask them to do it. I said I'll do it myself - thought they might charge extra for it.
Still don't know what color to get yet. Might go for black.
Thanks for the info!
Yup, just looked and it's in 150 status ("vehicles scheduled for, or in production"; scheduled for, in the case of your car). So, my guess is it'll be finished by Monday 28th, with you a month later. Cool!
add123
Oh the humanity!
Incidentally Roc,the difference on my payment (assuming I am financing about $25-26K on this purchase) between 5.9% financing and 6.5% financing is $7 per month.
Thanks!!
Have a great Sunday!(Get some rest!!)
veekay1
Euro delivery was a lot of fun. I am not sure why more people do not take advantage of it. While driving from Munich to Hannover, the thermostat failed and had to get it replaced in Hannover. The rest of the trip was simpply wonderful. I would love to do Euro delivery again.
Now I am waiting for its arrival in US. I want to install a CD Changer. If I buy through CircleBMW I will save a couple of hundred dollars. Could any one please tell me how easy/difficult it is to install a DC Changer? I am a guy with average mechanical/electrical skills.
Anyway, I have a question about RainX, which I used regularly on my old car (saab 900S). I believe I read somewhere that using RainX was ultimately not a good idea, in that it resulted in some sort of clouding on glass over time. Since my purchase of a used 328i, I've been hesitant to use it on this car. Any advice? Is there discernible damage to the glass from long-term use?
Get help.
My wife dragged me to see a house this morning. We haven't been actively looking, but we've had our eye out for a turn of the century Victorian.
We love this house. It is just what we have been looking for.
I am not sure we can afford the $400K+ price tag of this house simultaneously with the $40K price tag of a new 330xi. I am not sure what to do, but if I wanted to cancel my order, what would be the dealer's reaction? Specifically, could I get the $1000 back, or could I maybe have them hold it for me for 6 months until I can do a deal at the end of the year?
Have you ever heard of a dealer suing a potential customer for breach of contract? I would have several good defenses (I am a litigator) but I would hate to have to waste my time fighting over this.
Thoughts?
But salesmen have buyers back out of deals all the time. They won't like it, and they may stall giving you your money back.
Unless you have paid for the car in full (and the dealer has room to spare), they won't hold your car for 6 months.
Just tell them your circumstances have changed and you won't be taking delivery of the car. They'll say it was custom-ordered just for you, but they won't have any trouble selling it.
Of course, they'll be making interest on it, not you.
My advice: Get your deposit back, and give it to them again when you're ready to reorder.
However, unless we broaden the topics of discussion and start answering more questions, I am afraid this board may lose popularity soon. It's up to us which way we want to go. In the meantime, the clock is ticking and working against us.
Parump
Oh, I checked my status on the board and 30 days left....look out....
Who really cares, right? I think we should talk about sales experiences, performance stuff, etc. It is more interesting...
btw....325 is still underpowered. Not sure why someone would get it. 330i is the minimum I would even consider
The 325 manual is reasonably fast. Definitely not underpowered - it still manages a respectable 0 to 60 in 7 sec flat. It's enough for me to give ANY other car a run for the money. There's nothing better than coming ahead with half the engine than some other cars that have tried me. Besides, it's about handling and road feel more than anything else.
Just curious, what are you doing for a living to be wasting your money like that at the age of 31 or 32, frank69m? Because based on my experience, more often than not, people with this buying pattern are blowing their inheritance money. I'd respect it if you don't answer my question but I figured I'd ask anyhow.
Not to mention hundreds of Aux Fan rants.
One of the really cool reads on there is how to get the auto show shine. There's also some cool info on maintenance such as oil changes, article on different octanes of gas, and of course, message boards.
1. Your favorite key/auto settings
2. Close encounters with the opposite sex (while in youe bimmer)
3. What do you say when...(e.g. rude neighbor's comments)
4. Off topic non-sense about aux fans, or riceboys?
But life with out a new 330 ?? That would be tough!
As "brave1heart" mentioned, the whole point is : "what do people wanna talk about"?; hey, if its order status, then so be it!! In any case, I think that almost everyday we see all kinds of interesting posts, well received by everyone who is a regular here. We should not let arrogant posters distract us!
And yes, for those of us who have made the decision to buy their first BMW, especially at a relatively young age, it is an important milestone in our lives, and we are very much looking forward to the day when we take delivery! Those with sensitivity and an understanding of basic human nature can appreciate the emotional turmoil that can be associated with this rather interminable waiting period!
veekay1
So what I'm here to ask is "What's my problem?" Is the clutch different in a 330i? Or was it just the 40 extra horses that were causing me problems?
I'm 33 and have usually driven a stick since I learned to drive, so I'm sure I'll get used to it eventually. I was hoping to use this new 3er to finally teach my fiance how to drive a stick. After taking the 325i out for a spin, I was confident that she could learn to drive that car. However, after driving the 330i and experiencing problems just launching the thing, I'm now afraid it might be too much for a newbie that's driven auto her whole life. Advice?
equip colors not clearcoated? Can I put allseason
tires on sport package xi wheels? Are there brake
pad solutions to the dust problems? Is the 10 way
manual seat more adjustable than the 6way power?
if you choose black interior trim are the carpets
black? Is the stock sound system really as bad as
people say? Does BMW just ignore the knocks on their clutch feel? Is wind noise really a fact of
life with 325s? Whew, thanks.
Yes - check the BMWNA web site for exact colors.
Can I put allseason tires on sport package xi wheels?
The xi always has all-season tires. The ones on the sport package are a little more aggressive than the regular ones but they are still all-season.
Are there brake pad solutions to the dust problems?
Yes - Buy the Kleen Wheels ($60). Alpine325 has had them for a while and he swears by them. I personally just dust off the wheels with a brush every week or so.
Is the 10 way manual seat more adjustable than the 6way power?
Yes, much better.
If you choose black interior trim are the carpets black?
Yes. Just keep in mind that the black interior is really closer to charcoal gray. Also, the carpets are not standard on the car and you can get whatever color you want.
Is the stock sound system really as bad as people say?
I think it is. The HK system is worth the money, IMO. The only reason not to get it is if you are putting in an even better, more expensive aftermarket system.
Does BMW just ignore the knocks on their clutch feel?
Nicht ferhsteen (feel free to correct my spelling)
Is wind noise really a fact of life with 325s?
Has not bothered me a bit. It's audible over 70 or so but still a lot quieter than my '97 Jetta VR6. Look at it this way: the reason why you have a bit of wind noise is because the roofline does not slope back as fast as most other cars these days. I personally love the roofline aesthetically. In addition, it offers the best all-around visibility of any comparable new model. The all-around visibility is at the expense of a barely audible wind noise at high speed and a worthy trade-off at that.
Whew, thanks.
Likewise
M3 beat the 911 Carerra in a recent Road and Track rating. Carerras are harder to find and are more than 10-20 you claim. The base price is set, but you need to add options that will total 10K or more....I'm not nuts....
And do I have the money to buy both...yes, .... cashing out stock options before the crash sure helps....I know I can get rid of my sports/premium packaged 330i for at least 38k to 39k since it has so little miles. Not a biggie.
By the way, the clutch and handling and steering on the new M3 is even better than the previous 240 hp version. Around and around I go....It's awesome having this power!
I drove a 330 a couple of times when I was shopping and it felt like that clutch needed some more taming. I felt like Mario Andretti every time I was able to launch the car smoothly (incredibly gratifying!!) but it did feel like it needed more attention. I am sure it's because of the added 40 HP. Again, though, if you shift quickly, use a bit more gas off the start (in the range of 1,500-1800 RPMs), and drop the clutch faster, you'll be just fine. Having said all that, I'd never even think about teaching a newbie how to drive a manual on this car. This would be a disaster for the car AND the newbie. These clutches are designed for reasonably good drivers and don't like newbies very much.
Anyhow, the 911 is 67K and if you add your 10K of options, that would bring it to 77K, assuming you can get it at MSRP. That would make it about 15K over the M3's going price and well under my 20-30K estimate, correct? I won't even get into an argument about which one is better (forget the paper) - all I can say is that to the 911, the M3 is like the Acura GS-R to the 3-series.
Now as far as selling your 2-month old 330, I'm sure you know better than that. The minute you drive your car off the dealer's lot, it's worth at least 10% less. On a 40-grand car, that's 4 grand. Taxes (approx. 5%) and TTL would be worth at least another 2 grand. Sure, you can go and blow 6 grand like a kid in a candy store. Just wondering how much longer before you blow the rest of your stock option winnings...Unless you know of a way to make consistent money, your lifestyle will catch up with you sooner or later.
As far as my opinion on the HK, I think you may be a little confused. I did get it and I'm very happy with it. What I said is that the stock system is very poor. It's all relative to what you're used to. We got a Bose system in the A4 and when we got it, I thought it was by far the best system I'd ever heard. Then I heard the HK and I was like 'Holy crap, this thing has some serious depth!!' It does - those two subwoofers and increased amps make a big difference. The Bose in the A4 (similarly priced) sounds like your alarm clock radio compared to the HK. I mean the Bose has really balanced sound but it lacks the depth of the HK system. Again, it's all relative. If you like the stock, go with stock, you can always add something even better than the HK when you can afford it.
In either case, though, being arrogant will hurt you at least long-term.
I am extremely sad about this fact.
We put in an offer tonight for a 3 floor (not including basement) Victorian built in 1883. 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, 10' ceilings, wrap around porch.
This is the house my wife and I have been dreaming of since we got married. I just turned 30 on May 17, and it is positively trippy to me that I just put a $400K offer on a house. (Incidentally, this house is a steal at this price.)
The reality is that houses like this do NOT come along every day (in fact, we have been looking for over a year) but BMW does indeed make cars every day.
Looks like I am going to have to wait until the year end bonus for the Bimmer. Hope the 2002 is as cool as the 2001.
Anticipation. Sigh.