Another new Individual E92...

ghb · 05-28-2009, 04:27 PM

Picked up my new 330iM on Wednesday afternoon

Built as a Highline model which saved me a reasonable amount. It is finished in Midnight Blue with Cream Beige leather and Burr Walnut trim and 19" 225s; auto box, Servotronic steering, Pro Nav plus all the comms, adaptive lights, heated seats, electric rear blind, Business speakers; usb.

Quick wipe over tonight to get rid of the first bug splatter after a trip today, more TLC at the weekend! A few quick pics to give a flavour, the Midnight never looks black but has a rich hue of blues depending upon the light and is much richer than Monaco imho.

willhollin · 05-28-2009, 04:32 PM

Very sumptuous mate, enjoy!

dxb335d · 05-28-2009, 04:35 PM

Looks lovely, Similar to Monaco.

Whats Highline?

Snooky · 05-28-2009, 04:37 PM

Looks great - love the colour.

+1 with Carlos on the Highline question

ghb · 05-28-2009, 04:48 PM

The Highline is an "extras package" currently being offered by BMW(UK) - basically you get leather, bluetooth prep and upgraded wheels (depends on SE or M which) worth about £2k for ~£700. It just enabled me to get an even better deal, tweak a bit further and still pay less than the original deal. In effect BMW(UK) shifted the goal posts for the dealer which worked in my favour.

It is similar to Monaco but as I said once I saw the Midnight in the flesh on another car (Z4) I knew it was the colour I wanted and once you move into spec orders you may as well get what you want - had originally been going for Onyx which when I saw it in sunlight was an interesting mix of blue, green and purple which just didn't work for me.

Gibbo · 05-28-2009, 04:58 PM

Love the colour combo, I have seen Midnight on a Individual Z4 with Champagne leather and it looked superb. You have a great history of BMWs on your signiture. I bet you would love to have the E30 323i still in your garage for weekend fun.

I am sure you will enjoy your 330i a neighbour has one and it has a lovely sound when he pulls out the end of the road.

beemerbird · 05-28-2009, 05:00 PM

Same interior combo as my E92 335d.

Like the exterior colour and enjoy your new motor and that sweet straight six.

ghb · 05-28-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Gibbo

Love the colour combo, I have seen Midnight on a Individual Z4 with Champagne leather and it looked superb. You have a great history of BMWs on your signiture. I bet you would love to have the E30 325i Sport still in your garage for weekend fun.

I am sure you will enjoy your 330i a neighbour has one and it has a lovely sound when he pulls out the end of the road.

Thanks, I do have a bit of "previous" as they say and a fair bit of loyalty to the brand - they just do it for me. I have enjoyed every one of them and since 1983 only had about 2 years without a Beemer (when I was in Cyprus) and I can still count the number of days on one hand when I have been left without due to failure.

It is a very different drive to the 525i - funny that lighter car, 80 extra bhp and a 6 speed box

First impressions of the engine are just great.

Speedtrap · 05-28-2009, 05:25 PM

Congrats mate

Any mods planned?

I love the smell of new leather!

ghb · 05-28-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedtrap

Congrats mate

Any mods planned?

I love the smell of new leather!

Not sure yet although anything would be discrete even allowing for my mid-life crisis...

1 AKY · 05-28-2009, 05:44 PM

Midnight Blue with light interior.....great combination. My previous car (a Golf MkIV) had the same exterior/interior colours and fell in love with it as soon as I saw it.

Top choice!!!

rogerxp · 05-28-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Gibbo

...a neighbour has one and it has a lovely sound when he pulls out the end of the road.

My next door neighbour has an Alpine White E92 330i M Sport too and it does sound very nice. Really makes me sick that I got rid of the 335i!!! Anyway, the 350Z will start the noise battle again

Great looking car. Nice spec too. You'll be more than happy with this Beemer too I'm sure.

Andrew@DTUK · 05-28-2009, 07:28 PM

Gorgeous looking car youve bought mate, these individual colours certainly are something special

Enjoy

Andrew

gIzzE · 05-28-2009, 07:56 PM

Looks great, but my god look at the orange peel on that pointwork!!!

05-28-2009, 04:27 PM	#1
ghb Private 1 Rep 51 Posts Drives: F36 428i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Another new Individual E92... Picked up my new 330iM on Wednesday afternoon Built as a Highline model which saved me a reasonable amount. It is finished in Midnight Blue with Cream Beige leather and Burr Walnut trim and 19" 225s; auto box, Servotronic steering, Pro Nav plus all the comms, adaptive lights, heated seats, electric rear blind, Business speakers; usb. Quick wipe over tonight to get rid of the first bug splatter after a trip today, more TLC at the weekend! A few quick pics to give a flavour, the Midnight never looks black but has a rich hue of blues depending upon the light and is much richer than Monaco imho. Attached Images __________________ Current: BMW 440iM F36 Individual San Marino Blue Previous: BMW 323i E30 2-dr Sapphire Blue 1983; BMW 323i E30 2-dr Alpine White 1985;BMW 530i E34 Blue (can't remember exactly which!) 1988; BMW 325i E36 Diamond Black 1993; BMW 523iSE E39 Montreal Blue 1998; BMW 525iSE E39 Toledo Blue 2002; BMW 330iM E92 Individual Midnight Blue 2009; BMW 428iM F36 Mineral Grey 2015
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willhollin Major General 275 Rep 9,914 Posts Drives: VW T5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Worcestershire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 330d SE [10.00] 2010 Transporter T5 ... [0.00]	Very sumptuous mate, enjoy! __________________
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dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist 1035 Rep 29,344 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 Porsche 997.2 GT3 [9.50] 2003 BMW E46 M3 [6.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [5.50]	Looks lovely, Similar to Monaco. Whats Highline? __________________ 997.2 GT3
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Snooky Major 42 Rep 1,167 Posts Drives: Audi RS5 Sportback Carbon Blac Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Livingston, Scotland iTrader: (0)	Looks great - love the colour. +1 with Carlos on the Highline question __________________ Still missing my E92 335i M Sport!
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05-28-2009, 04:48 PM	#5
ghb Private 1 Rep 51 Posts Drives: F36 428i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	The Highline is an "extras package" currently being offered by BMW(UK) - basically you get leather, bluetooth prep and upgraded wheels (depends on SE or M which) worth about £2k for ~£700. It just enabled me to get an even better deal, tweak a bit further and still pay less than the original deal. In effect BMW(UK) shifted the goal posts for the dealer which worked in my favour. It is similar to Monaco but as I said once I saw the Midnight in the flesh on another car (Z4) I knew it was the colour I wanted and once you move into spec orders you may as well get what you want - had originally been going for Onyx which when I saw it in sunlight was an interesting mix of blue, green and purple which just didn't work for me. __________________ Current: BMW 440iM F36 Individual San Marino Blue Previous: BMW 323i E30 2-dr Sapphire Blue 1983; BMW 323i E30 2-dr Alpine White 1985;BMW 530i E34 Blue (can't remember exactly which!) 1988; BMW 325i E36 Diamond Black 1993; BMW 523iSE E39 Montreal Blue 1998; BMW 525iSE E39 Toledo Blue 2002; BMW 330iM E92 Individual Midnight Blue 2009; BMW 428iM F36 Mineral Grey 2015
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05-28-2009, 04:58 PM	#6
Gibbo Colonel 114 Rep 2,292 Posts Drives: Golf Ed35 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South East iTrader: (0)	Love the colour combo, I have seen Midnight on a Individual Z4 with Champagne leather and it looked superb. You have a great history of BMWs on your signiture. I bet you would love to have the E30 323i still in your garage for weekend fun. I am sure you will enjoy your 330i a neighbour has one and it has a lovely sound when he pulls out the end of the road. __________________ Golf Ed35 Black with - Black Leather Last edited by Gibbo; 05-28-2009 at 05:14 PM..
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beemerbird Major General 179 Rep 7,953 Posts Drives: Merc diesel Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 TTRS [9.00] 2007 Audi S5 [0.00] May 2007 Porsche 99 ... [0.00] March 2007 Porsche ... [0.00] Sep. 2007 E92 335d SE [0.00] July 2006 E90 330i ... [0.00]	Same interior combo as my E92 335d. Like the exterior colour and enjoy your new motor and that sweet straight six.
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Speedtrap Lieutenant Colonel 62 Rep 1,797 Posts Drives: A very fast car :) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Congrats mate Any mods planned? I love the smell of new leather! __________________
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05-28-2009, 05:44 PM	#11
1 AKY Major 476 Rep 1,436 Posts Drives: F11 530d Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	Midnight Blue with light interior.....great combination. My previous car (a Golf MkIV) had the same exterior/interior colours and fell in love with it as soon as I saw it. Top choice!!!
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Andrew@DTUK Banned 78 Rep 592 Posts Drives: 2011 Valencia Orange 1M Join Date: May 2009 Location: County Durham UK iTrader: (1)	Gorgeous looking car youve bought mate, these individual colours certainly are something special Enjoy Andrew
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gIzzE Major General 364 Rep 5,985 Posts Drives: F11 + 997 Carrera S Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, UK. iTrader: (2)	Looks great, but my god look at the orange peel on that pointwork!!!
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