[Jebk]

Originally Posted by mlcgd21

There you have it, a plane trolley, you can then increase the capacity by lowering the first half if you need, but then it is not flat like in the photo.

Thanks,
If that's carryon size then it looks like 2 hold bags should also fit side by side?

[mlcgd21]

Originally Posted by Jebk

Thanks,
If that's carryon size then it looks like 2 hold bags should also fit side by side?

yes I think no problem, also there is still space on top of my bag. You could fit 4 of these trolleys, and still have space for more 4 soft bags on top of them. The size is more than enough for me.

[snusnu]

Originally Posted by mlcgd21

yes I think no problem, also there is still space on top of my bag. You could fit 4 of these trolleys, and still have space for more 4 soft bags on top of them. The size is more than enough for me.

actually, if you look at specs, 330e boot (375 litres) is very similar size to Ford Mondeo Hybrid boot (382 litres).
It is more than enough in Mondeo, should be really fine in 330

btw - I like the "pocket" in Mondeo, and I will definitely fold the boot floor in 330e - you put all your groceries there and they do not roll all over the place win

[Blackers]

Latest update from the Genius team:-

9620 At sea

So somewhere in the North Sea, getting closer 😊

[snusnu]

Originally Posted by Blackers

Latest update from the Genius team:-

9620 At sea

So somewhere in the North Sea, getting closer 😊

no update for me

[tricky6]

Originally Posted by snusnu

no update for me

I'm still stuck on 5055. I think they've definitely run out of orange paint... :-) On the upside I do have a charger installed at home, presuming it works! ;-)

[tricky6]

Originally Posted by tricky6

I'm still stuck on 5055. I think they've definitely run out of orange paint... :-) On the upside I do have a charger installed at home, presuming it works! ;-)

Ha ha, I'm now on 5100, at the body shop. Someone has clearly been to the local German Halfords and bought all the orange spray cans... :-)

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by mlcgd21

Feel free to ask any question, the engine has a run in period of 2000 klms, max rpm 4500, so I won't push it much until then.

The only downsides for me right now is that the electric range with my driving is closer to 40 klms, and the car is too big for my taste.

The M adaptive suspension is not like in a 5 series, it is much harder, it is tuned in a much more sporty way, which I like. Also the exhaust is valved, which I didn't know.

Are you sure it's a valves exhaust and not just a different level of sound augmentation through the speakers?

[mlcgd21]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

Are you sure it's a valves exhaust and not just a different level of sound augmentation through the speakers?

No, the right exhaust pipe is valved. The engine turns on in xtraboost mode even in P or N (unlike in Sport mode), so you can rev it, but the valve is closed when the car is stationary, maybe it opens if you rev the engine really high.

[snusnu]

Originally Posted by tricky6

I'm still stuck on 5055. I think they've definitely run out of orange paint... :-) On the upside I do have a charger installed at home, presuming it works! ;-)

looks neat. will consider something as well actually
by the way, you went not for the threaded here, but just a charging socket outside.

could you provide contacts where you sourced this?

[tricky6]

Originally Posted by snusnu

looks neat. will consider something as well actually
by the way, you went not for the threaded here, but just a charging socket outside.

could you provide contacts where you sourced this?

So I was going to go for a tethered unit but the cables weren't long enough hence getting a socket instead. I've got a 10m bright orange cable which was about £200 but seems like nice quality.

I went with BP Chargemaster. No issues at all, easy to book, fitted me in quickly, were helpful with the paperwork and the engineer did a very neat job. It's quite a sizeable unit, you can get smaller ones but it does allow you to wrap a cable around the unit. You get a nice little app to monitor usage and you can disable power to the unit with a key. Cost about £450 (including the £500 Government grant). No idea if it works yet of course :-)

https://bpchargemaster.com/homecharge/

[tricky6]

Originally Posted by tricky6

Ha ha, I'm now on 5100, at the body shop. Someone has clearly been to the local German Halfords and bought all the orange spray cans... :-)

Now on 5200 - Paint Shop. Systems still don't recognise my VIN. Guessing this may be when the body is stamped post paint...?

[tricky6]

Originally Posted by tricky6

Now on 5200 - Paint Shop. Systems still don't recognise my VIN. Guessing this may be when the body is stamped post paint...?

Now 5260 - Paint shop complete. Cracking on... :-)

[LogicalApex]

Originally Posted by mlcgd21

Feel free to ask any question, the engine has a run in period of 2000 klms, max rpm 4500, so I won't push it much until then.

The only downsides for me right now is that the electric range with my driving is closer to 40 klms, and the car is too big for my taste.

The M adaptive suspension is not like in a 5 series, it is much harder, it is tuned in a much more sporty way, which I like. Also the exhaust is valved, which I didn't know.

How does the Break-in period work? Does it matter that the gas engine may not turn on much in that 2K kilometers?

[LogicalApex]

Originally Posted by tricky6

Now 5260 - Paint shop complete. Cracking on... :-)

Congrats! You'll likely be completed assembly within the next 24 hours as happened for me at that stage. I'm across the pond so awaiting a carrier assignment to be sent to the US (530e instead of 330e).

My VIN is still not recognized, but my guess is that it should be within the next day or so since I just completed getting built today.

[tricky6]

Originally Posted by LogicalApex

Congrats! You'll likely be completed assembly within the next 24 hours as happened for me at that stage. I'm across the pond so awaiting a carrier assignment to be sent to the US (530e instead of 330e).

My VIN is still not recognized, but my guess is that it should be within the next day or so since I just completed getting built today.

Hey thanks! I would have ideally gone for a 530e but just outside the band on my company car list, unfortunately. However given that the 3-series has grown about 10cms length-wise it is increasingly as big as a 5-series was a few gen’s back. We’ll get round the lack of boot/trunk space with a roof box for camping trips/airport runs. Should be fine. How long does it take for the journey to the US? Bit further than a “skip” across the North Sea! :-)

It’s fascinating to “see” the build process in action. I reckon they should set up a few web cams to allow you to see your actual car being “built”. I’d pay a bit for that! My kids were mesmerised watching some of the stock production videos, with all the robots working together on assembly. Quite something.

Hope your car arrives quickly!

[LogicalApex]

Originally Posted by tricky6

Hey thanks! I would have ideally gone for a 530e but just outside the band on my company car list, unfortunately. However given that the 3-series has grown about 10cms length-wise it is increasingly as big as a 5-series was a few gen’s back. We’ll get round the lack of boot/trunk space with a roof box for camping trips/airport runs. Should be fine. How long does it take for the journey to the US? Bit further than a “skip” across the North Sea! :-)

It’s fascinating to “see” the build process in action. I reckon they should set up a few web cams to allow you to see your actual car being “built”. I’d pay a bit for that! My kids were mesmerised watching some of the stock production videos, with all the robots working together on assembly. Quite something.

Hope your car arrives quickly!

For us coming from a 2014 Mercedes C300 (which is smaller than the current 2015+ C300s) the trunk is a bit bigger than what we have now with the loss for the battery bump. So that helps make it a bit easier for us. The 5 also appealed to us as it isn't as big as the E-Class Mercedes (and in the US Mercedes isn't offering the E-Class Hybrid).

The trip across the pond will take about 2 weeks! Which is a bit brutal after having already waiting so long. But we're very excited about the larger battery that is added for MY2020.

I was watching a plant tour video on YouTube from a few years back and what I found interesting was the BMW spokesperson giving the tour said BMW used to offer videos of the car going through the factory in the past for the individual customer. I have no idea why they would cancel that as I too would be very interested in watching that!

Thanks and I hope yours arrives quickly as well. Post pics when it does!

[tricky6]

Originally Posted by LogicalApex

For us coming from a 2014 Mercedes C300 (which is smaller than the current 2015+ C300s) the trunk is a bit bigger than what we have now with the loss for the battery bump. So that helps make it a bit easier for us. The 5 also appealed to us as it isn't as big as the E-Class Mercedes (and in the US Mercedes isn't offering the E-Class Hybrid).

The trip across the pond will take about 2 weeks! Which is a bit brutal after having already waiting so long. But we're very excited about the larger battery that is added for MY2020.

I was watching a plant tour video on YouTube from a few years back and what I found interesting was the BMW spokesperson giving the tour said BMW used to offer videos of the car going through the factory in the past for the individual customer. I have no idea why they would cancel that as I too would be very interested in watching that!

Thanks and I hope yours arrives quickly as well. Post pics when it does!

I will certainly do that, it's due to arrive at the dealer w/c 23rd September so hopefully will be able to pick it up some point that week.

I know in the dim and distant past that you could go to the factory to collect your car. I think in lieu of the delivery process BMW would fly you and a partner business class and put you up for a night in a hotel and give you a tour of the factory. Guessing with these days of containerisation and improved logistics it's no longer cost effective to do this. Shame.

[Blackers]

Originally Posted by tricky6

I will certainly do that, it's due to arrive at the dealer w/c 23rd September so hopefully will be able to pick it up some point that week.

I know in the dim and distant past that you could go to the factory to collect your car. I think in lieu of the delivery process BMW would fly you and a partner business class and put you up for a night in a hotel and give you a tour of the factory. Guessing with these days of containerisation and improved logistics it's no longer cost effective to do this. Shame.

Found this online but it isn't clear if you can book for a UK car. Interesting that they offer three levels of collection though.
https://www.bmw-welt.com/en/automobile_delivery.html


Separately have just got an update on my order
'Your vehicle has now arrived in the UK and is due to arrive at the BMW centre shortly. They will contact you soon to arrange a handover appointment.'

Hope to be able to collect it from Stirling next week

[tricky6]

Originally Posted by tricky6

Now 5260 - Paint shop complete. Cracking on... :-)

Now 5300 - Pre assembly start. Anyone have any idea what this actually is/means??

[Timbo8000]

I’m not sure exactly but I’d say what it means is your car will be built by the end of tomorrow!

[tricky6]

Originally Posted by Timbo8000

I'm not sure exactly but I'd say what it means is your car will be built by the end of tomorrow!

It's now at 5400, I think you may be right! :-) What status is yours now?