Picked up my new 320d

PaulDee12 · 02-03-2010, 11:18 PM

Picked up my new 320d yesterday. As you'd expect, having fun playing with the gadgets etc. Will post some pics and initial impressions over the weekend.

Ninjaoz · 02-04-2010, 12:17 AM

congrats on the purchase!

QUM01Z · 02-04-2010, 01:07 AM

Congrats mate on the new car! Enjoy

E92325i · 02-04-2010, 01:25 AM

Congratulations on the new beast

Dec540 · 02-04-2010, 01:53 AM

Very nice

Pics are a must!

Beejay · 02-04-2010, 04:30 AM

Congrats - I remember the feeling when it finally arrived!

18" rims - must be feeling every ants' bone you roll over ;-)

That is a nice colour - much nicer in real life than what I've seen in the brochures... (and thankfully not grey or silver, aka sparkling grey)

Burto · 02-04-2010, 06:02 AM

Hi Paul,

Congrats mate how very exciting! I hope you have the best time getting acquainted with your new baby!

I'm wondering when you ordered yours?
I ordered a 320d on November the 6th 09, expecting it sometime in late Feb to March.

Cheers,
Burto

mmmmQuattro · 02-04-2010, 06:36 AM

I have seen some of these new colours and they look really cool.
Hurry up with the photos, will ya!

dtlv8 · 02-04-2010, 06:33 PM

Congrats and welcome. Need to c the pics...

PaulDee12 · 02-05-2010, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Beejay

Congrats - I remember the feeling when it finally arrived!

18" rims - must be feeling every ants' bone you roll over ;-)

That is a nice colour - much nicer in real life than what I've seen in the brochures... (and thankfully not grey or silver, aka sparkling grey)

Actually really enjoying the road feel. Roads here are generally better than Sydney and Melbourne - used to live in Melb, not sure how the 18"s would go on the tram tracks. Steering heavier than my Passat which gives a much better sense of control. Loving the sports seats, used to slide out of my seat when cornering in the VW. Everything feels solid and precise.

Will post some pics tomorrow after a clean up. Anyone used the BMW wash/care products that come with the car? Or should I cough up for some premium products?

PaulDee12 · 02-05-2010, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burto

Hi Paul,

Congrats mate how very exciting! I hope you have the best time getting acquainted with your new baby!

I'm wondering when you ordered yours?
I ordered a 320d on November the 6th 09, expecting it sometime in late Feb to March.

Cheers,
Burto

Placed the order with Auto Classic on 12/11/09 and took delivery on 3/2/10. Was a factory order. I know the order got into one of the last December production slots that Auto Classic had from BMW. Didn't expect it until later in the month but got the call from Auto Classic last week.

Dec540 · 02-06-2010, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by PaulDee12

Actually really enjoying the road feel. Roads here are generally better than Sydney and Melbourne - used to live in Melb, not sure how the 18"s would go on the tram tracks. Steering heavier than my Passat which gives a much better sense of control. Loving the sports seats, used to slide out of my seat when cornering in the VW. Everything feels solid and precise.

Will post some pics tomorrow after a clean up. Anyone used the BMW wash/care products that come with the car? Or should I cough up for some premium products?

May as well use the wash that came with the car. Try to get a wash mitt that is either micro fibre or wool. Use 2 buckets to wash the car, one for the soap and one to wash off the mitt so the soapy water does not collect the dirt. Also get a micro fibre drying towel way better than a chamois.

PaulDee12 · 02-06-2010, 04:29 AM

Here are a few pics. Needs a wash and the conditions weren't great. Will try for some more glamorous shots tomorrow.

Drew335 · 02-06-2010, 04:32 PM

hey Paul - nice work, love the colour.

re washing I use a Meguair's lambswool mitt that I've had for years, along with their gold shampoo. like Dec540 I use two buckets, also have a microfibre cloth for drying.

enjoy the new wheels

mmmmQuattro · 02-06-2010, 05:58 PM

Hey that looks good, love the colour and the wheels.
I would love to see the interior when you get a chance.

Dec540 · 02-06-2010, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Drew335

hey Paul - nice work, love the colour.

re washing I use a Meguair's lambswool mitt that I've had for years, along with their gold shampoo. like Dec540 I use two buckets, also have a microfibre cloth for drying.

enjoy the new wheels

You've had it for years? I must be doing something wrong as i get a new one every few months and use the old one to clean my wheels.

brettnshirley · 02-07-2010, 01:47 AM

Congrats! Welcome to the club! :-)

Drew335 · 02-07-2010, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Dec540

You've had it for years? I must be doing something wrong as i get a new one every few months and use the old one to clean my wheels.

had it for two years now - and still going strong although tufts of wool starting to fall out.

I stick it in the machine wash after I use it, seems to keep it in good nick. also I never use it for the wheels, have one of those wheel brushes to keep them clean.

but I could do with a new one, might be time...

marklar · 02-07-2010, 02:23 AM

congrats mate, I've had my 320d for 8 days now and am loving it!

m.

Ninjaoz · 02-07-2010, 08:58 PM

awesome mate!! i love the wheels....niceee.

samchuang33 · 02-08-2010, 05:59 PM

Nice ride. Enjoy the torque and economy.

Congrads!!!

Burto · 02-10-2010, 09:36 AM

Got word from the dealer that my car should be on Australian Soil by the end of the month. I'm not getting any after market work done on it so assuming that they don't have to do any repairs for transit damage then I should have it in the next 3 weeks..... man the wait hurts!

I'll just dribble on the photos in this thread in the mean time!

Burto

02-03-2010, 11:18 PM	#1
PaulDee12 New Member 6 Rep 21 Posts Drives: '10 320d Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (0)	Picked up my new 320d Picked up my new 320d yesterday. As you'd expect, having fun playing with the gadgets etc. Will post some pics and initial impressions over the weekend. __________________ 2010 BMW 320d M Sport Innovations (Feb 2010 delivery) Bluewater metallic, Dakota leather Oyster, Aluminium high-finish 18" Light-alloy wheels Professional Navigation
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Ninjaoz Major 81 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: E39 540i, E90 320d,F15 30d Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 320d [10.00]	congrats on the purchase!
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Beejay Oil Burner 4 Rep 46 Posts Drives: BMW 320d 2009 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 320d Executive [0.00]	Congrats - I remember the feeling when it finally arrived! 18" rims - must be feeling every ants' bone you roll over ;-) That is a nice colour - much nicer in real life than what I've seen in the brochures... (and thankfully not grey or silver, aka sparkling grey) __________________ BeeJay____________________________________ 320d \| 6sp Auto \| Tasman Green \| Beige Dakota Leather/Burr Walnut \| Memory Mirror & Seats \| Electric Lumbar Support \| Alarm \| Active Cruise \| Adaptive Xenons \| Business Navigation with iDrive \| Hi-Fi with iPod Interface \| Already over 29000 km !
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Burto Oil Burner 6 Rep 64 Posts Drives: e90 320d M sport & Inovation Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	Hi Paul, Congrats mate how very exciting! I hope you have the best time getting acquainted with your new baby! I'm wondering when you ordered yours? I ordered a 320d on November the 6th 09, expecting it sometime in late Feb to March. Cheers, Burto
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mmmmQuattro Major 270 Rep 1,169 Posts Drives: f83 / E93 335 / E70 X5 40d Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Adelaide, South Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 320 E91 M-Spor ... [0.00] 2009 335-E93 M-Sport [0.00]	I have seen some of these new colours and they look really cool. Hurry up with the photos, will ya!
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02-06-2010, 04:29 AM	#13
PaulDee12 New Member 6 Rep 21 Posts Drives: '10 320d Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (0)	Some Pics Here are a few pics. Needs a wash and the conditions weren't great. Will try for some more glamorous shots tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ 2010 BMW 320d M Sport Innovations (Feb 2010 delivery) Bluewater metallic, Dakota leather Oyster, Aluminium high-finish 18" Light-alloy wheels Professional Navigation
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Drew335 Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 202 Posts Drives: BMW G20 M340i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Canberra, Australia iTrader: (1)	hey Paul - nice work, love the colour. re washing I use a Meguair's lambswool mitt that I've had for years, along with their gold shampoo. like Dec540 I use two buckets, also have a microfibre cloth for drying. enjoy the new wheels
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02-07-2010, 01:47 AM	#17
brettnshirley Enlisted Member 1 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2009 320d with Innovations Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Congrats! Welcome to the club! :-)
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marklar New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 320d Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	congrats mate, I've had my 320d for 8 days now and am loving it! m.
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Ninjaoz Major 81 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: E39 540i, E90 320d,F15 30d Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 320d [10.00]	awesome mate!! i love the wheels....niceee.
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samchuang33 Captain 41 Rep 781 Posts Drives: MY 16 440i & MY20 X7 30d Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brisbane AUS iTrader: (0)	Nice ride. Enjoy the torque and economy. Congrads!!! __________________ 2020 BMW G07 X7 3.0d M Sport 2018 Audi FY Audi SQ5 2016 BMW F36 440i GC M Sport
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02-10-2010, 09:36 AM	#22
Burto Oil Burner 6 Rep 64 Posts Drives: e90 320d M sport & Inovation Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	Got word from the dealer that my car should be on Australian Soil by the end of the month. I'm not getting any after market work done on it so assuming that they don't have to do any repairs for transit damage then I should have it in the next 3 weeks..... man the wait hurts! I'll just dribble on the photos in this thread in the mean time! Burto
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