New E90 320d Exclusive Edition

Trevikins · 01-04-2011, 02:44 PM

In July Last year, driven by a need for 4 doors and a desire to cut down fuel bills I changed my 2009 E92 325 SE for a low mileage 2010 E91 M Sport 318d. Although I couldn’t fault the fuel consumption or the handling I felt the 318d unit to be a little gruff and underpowered (just my opinion of course)

As a result I’ve raided the piggy bank and bought a new E90 320d Exclusive Edition in space grey with oyster/black dakota leather; I did toy with adding M Sport suspension but in the end opted for comfort, hence the SE spec with 17 inch rims.

Having exhausted the wife’s patience and with plans for us to semi retire next year it was important that I chose the right car, it’s just a pity I didn’t get it right first time, still you live and learn. First impressions are great and although there is evidence of one or two minor cost cutting exercises over previous models the power increase together with the overall look and feel of the car is just what I wanted.

Additional Equipment over Exclusive Edition Package:

17" light alloy V-spoke style 285
Media Package - BMW Professional ZP3
Visibility Package ZV3
Model designation deletion 320
Split-folding rear seats 465
Sport seats, front 481
Seat heating, front 494
Cruise control 540
12v power sockets 575

A few pictures of the new new pride and joy before putting the 158 winter wheels on.

With the winter 158s fitted

Trev

Rochdale Pioneers · 01-04-2011, 04:19 PM

Looks really nice! I love Oyster/Black

hmi1750 · 01-04-2011, 05:11 PM

Lovely spec!

MEGA · 01-04-2011, 05:22 PM

Why did you change your avatar I preferred the old one..

Trevikins · 01-05-2011, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MEGA

Why did you change your avatar I preferred the old one..

I got bored with 'Carjack' hounding me every time I posted

Dizzle · 01-05-2011, 05:47 AM

I like that !

interior works well with the grey exterior colour - good combo

rogerxp · 01-05-2011, 06:00 AM

It looks really nice. I've just been looking at a touring version of the same car for the missus, same colours & wheels, and am really taken by it. Those SE wheels are gorgeous and really make the car. Still amazes me you have to spec folding rear seats in these cars but what a useful option

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Carjack · 01-05-2011, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Master Gunner

I got bored with 'Carjack' hounding me every time I posted

‘Master Gunner’, well done in your change of avatar.

A graphic of a fallen Guardsman whether in jest or not, cannot be anything other than sick, bearing in mind the Brigade of Guards magnificent contribution, not only currently in Afganistan, but in the past in the defence of this country.
For ‘Mega’ to say:- ‘I preferred the old one’, we can only draw our own conclusions.

Hotcoupe · 01-05-2011, 07:16 AM

Nice car MG, enjoy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Master Gunner

I got bored with 'Carjack' hounding me every time I posted

Wuss, based on his post below I'd reinstate the Avatar ASAP

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carjack

‘Master Gunner’, well done in your change of avatar.

A graphic of a fallen Guardsman whether in jest or not, cannot be anything other than sick, bearing in mind the Brigade of Guards magnificent contribution, not only currently in Afganistan, but in the past in the defence of this country.
For ‘Mega’ to say:- ‘I preferred the old one’, we can only draw our own conclusions.

Yawn.

It's a shame you can't buy a sense of humour,but even if you could I guess you'd see it as non essential luxury and not worth the extra 2.5%

Boyd1963 · 01-05-2011, 08:45 AM

Very nice indeed and my favorite colour combo as well.

kaishang · 01-05-2011, 08:53 AM

What are you going to plug into the 12V sockets?

Trevikins · 01-05-2011, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaishang

What are you going to plug into the 12V sockets?

The tourer had one in the boot which I used quite often for the tyre inflator and for the coolbox so for the sake of £50.00 I thought I would just spec the same. The one in the footwell will probably never be used and the ones at the back of the centre console 'might' come in handy when I have the Grandchildren at weekends should they need to plug their DVD players in.

Pattyg · 11-20-2013, 03:09 PM

I am now the proud owner of the OP's car above.

The condition is still almost as new. Stunning car with great options.

A credit to its former owner - Master Gunner. Thanks.

ukbeemerboy · 11-20-2013, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pattyg

I am now the proud owner of the OP's car above.

The condition is still almost as new. Stunning car with great options.

A credit to its former owner - Master Gunner. Thanks.

Looks like you got yourself a really nice specced car there then! What was it replaced with by the OP?

01-04-2011, 02:44 PM	#1
Trevikins Retired 18 Rep 120 Posts Drives: G20 320i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northumberland, England iTrader: (0)	New E90 320d Exclusive Edition In July Last year, driven by a need for 4 doors and a desire to cut down fuel bills I changed my 2009 E92 325 SE for a low mileage 2010 E91 M Sport 318d. Although I couldn’t fault the fuel consumption or the handling I felt the 318d unit to be a little gruff and underpowered (just my opinion of course) As a result I’ve raided the piggy bank and bought a new E90 320d Exclusive Edition in space grey with oyster/black dakota leather; I did toy with adding M Sport suspension but in the end opted for comfort, hence the SE spec with 17 inch rims. Having exhausted the wife’s patience and with plans for us to semi retire next year it was important that I chose the right car, it’s just a pity I didn’t get it right first time, still you live and learn. First impressions are great and although there is evidence of one or two minor cost cutting exercises over previous models the power increase together with the overall look and feel of the car is just what I wanted. Additional Equipment over Exclusive Edition Package: 17" light alloy V-spoke style 285 Media Package - BMW Professional ZP3 Visibility Package ZV3 Model designation deletion 320 Split-folding rear seats 465 Sport seats, front 481 Seat heating, front 494 Cruise control 540 12v power sockets 575 A few pictures of the new new pride and joy before putting the 158 winter wheels on. With the winter 158s fitted Trev
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MEGA Dieseasal 208 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	Why did you change your avatar I preferred the old one.. __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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Dizzle Major 57 Rep 1,255 Posts Drives: F30 335xD Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK, Staffordshire iTrader: (0)	I like that ! interior works well with the grey exterior colour - good combo
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rogerxp Major General 177 Rep 5,950 Posts Drives: M3 Comp Pack / QQ+2 Tekna Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockport, Cheshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 350Z GT Roadster [2.00] 2004 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2005 Nissan 350Z GT ... [0.00] 2006 E92 BMW 335i SE [9.00] 2003 Maserati 4200 [6.00] 2006 E90 330d M Sport [0.00]	It looks really nice. I've just been looking at a touring version of the same car for the missus, same colours & wheels, and am really taken by it. Those SE wheels are gorgeous and really make the car. Still amazes me you have to spec folding rear seats in these cars but what a useful option . __________________ Current -: MW E92 M3 Competition Pack / Qashqai+2 Tekna 1.6dci Gone -: 370Z GT Roadster; BMW X3 3.0d xdrive M Sport; E46 330i M Sport Coupe; Mazda RX8 231; Nissan 350Z GT Roadster; BMW E90 330d M Sport; BMW E92 335i SE; Maserati 4200; Nissan 350Z; Honda S2000; Astra Coupe Turbo; Ford Probe
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Boyd1963 Major 30 Rep 1,301 Posts Drives: 2011 320d e92 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bournemouth iTrader: (0) Garage List Sep 2011 E92 [0.00]	Very nice indeed and my favorite colour combo as well.
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kaishang Colonel 57 Rep 2,197 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 330d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: London iTrader: (0)	What are you going to plug into the 12V sockets?
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Pattyg New Member 0 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 320d Exclusive Edition Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Edinburgh iTrader: (0)	I am now the proud owner of the OP's car above. The condition is still almost as new. Stunning car with great options. A credit to its former owner - Master Gunner. Thanks.
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