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Hi all, just arriving in this forum. Owned plenty of BMWs and regular contributor on the others. I've been in an Audi A6 for the last three years but coming back to the fold now with an order of a G21 330i M-Sport in Mineral Grey with Mocha leather. First job will be removal of chrome grill surround...
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01-20-2021, 11:10 AM | #5 |
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Thanks.
First question: I have Amazon Prime music subscription which integrates seamlessly (if a little clunky sometimes) in the Audi MMI. As I understand it, the inbuilt BMW app is Spotify. Nevertheless, because of Apple Carplay (about which I know little) can I use that to stream music from Amazon Prime and play it in the car? If so, can I leave phone in pocket and control from iDrive?
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01-20-2021, 12:19 PM | #7 |
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Welcome back Xenon. I remember you from the BMW Car Magazine forum!
I too left the BMW fold, but rejoined a few years ago with 4 series Gran coupe. It’s going soon when the 4 year lease ends and is being replaced with a g20 (330i M sport). |
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01-20-2021, 02:15 PM | #8 | |
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As for the black grill. Your dealer will fit this for you prior to collection. Expect to pay circa £140 They'll also remove the model number from the tailgate if you wish. |
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01-20-2021, 02:15 PM | #9 |
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Cool. The 330e was just out of reach unfortunately but at least we got the same colours! Where did you get the grill?
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01-21-2021, 02:01 AM | #13 |
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Thanks jasperistops, quality look OK?
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01-21-2021, 02:18 AM | #14 |
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Next question: on the standard M-Sport 18" wheels have they ditched the hated run-flats now? Brochure suggests yes but not conclusive.
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I’m keeping my fingers crossed. Also I couldn’t find any info on the Advanced Audio sound system that 330i/340i/d receive. Last edited by SilverGrey; 01-21-2021 at 03:22 AM.. |
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01-21-2021, 03:19 AM | #16 | |
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And if you dont like them but like the 19" alloys, do you not just swap out for normals when they next need replacing?
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01-21-2021, 03:35 AM | #17 |
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Welcome from me too. Intrigued and jealous that you’re getting Mocha interior, as that was my first choice for my G21, arriving Feb/March,but it was deleted for the 2021MY. Went for Cognac Vernasca which looks fine but I quite fancied the Merino.
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01-21-2021, 03:55 AM | #18 |
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I just placed the order yesterday and Mocha was accepted in the configurator and by the dealer so that's odd...
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That said, having RFT saved me on a grimy winter evening, suited and booted, travelling to an evening wedding reception in the middle of nowhere. Picked up a puncture but was able to safely get to the venue and change the wheel in the safety of the hotel carpark the following day. Overall though, I'd prefer to take my chances with conventional rubber.
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It won't be HK and will be a million miles away from the Bang & Olufsen system in the Audi Comfort and Sound pack. Not much of an issue to me as I usually just listen to TalkSport.
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01-21-2021, 05:17 AM | #21 |
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Get a genuine one. £120. It's really a no-brainer on a £40k car.
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