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      02-15-2020, 02:04 PM   #1
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M340i ordered

Just ordered a new M340i saloon today. Managed to negotiate a good deal (I hope!). Will be sad to see the 435d go, but I'm buzzing to give the B58 a try! This will be my first petrol, and maybe the last, by the looks of things.

So the spec -

M340I - G20
Mineral grey
Tech pack
Sun protection glass

My only stipulation was the sun protection glass, but just so happened the only models in the country for delivery soon all had tech packs. Is there anything that is a must have over and above this?

Haven't seen many on the roads in Scotland, with exception of one travelling up to Aviemore. Roll on collection day!
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      02-15-2020, 03:09 PM   #2
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I'm picking up mine in a week's time with the tech, comfort and Shadowline packs. The car as standard is pretty well specced. Tech pack seems to be a must or should be standard imo.

Wanted to get a nice petrol model too before everything goes all electric.
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      02-15-2020, 03:48 PM   #3
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You're going to love it! Congrats.
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      02-15-2020, 03:55 PM   #4
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You're going to love it! Congrats.
I can't wait! Delivery is due 22/2/2020, however I'm away back to work, so pickup 11th March
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      02-15-2020, 04:24 PM   #5
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Nice. Where was that from?
can you share deal details?
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      02-15-2020, 04:37 PM   #6
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Nice. Where was that from?
can you share deal details?
Yeh sure -

£499 per month
£2500 deposit
10,000miles per year
48 months
Took a bit to get to that point right enough.

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      02-16-2020, 02:55 AM   #7
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Congrats on your incoming. Quite a lot of us Scots on the forum now, more the merrier I say
Had my 330i a few months now and I have only seen one M340i on the road thus far.
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      02-18-2020, 10:03 AM   #8
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Just ordered a new M340i saloon today. Managed to negotiate a good deal (I hope!). Will be sad to see the 435d go, but I'm buzzing to give the B58 a try! This will be my first petrol, and maybe the last, by the looks of things.

So the spec -

M340I - G20
Mineral grey
Tech pack
Sun protection glass

My only stipulation was the sun protection glass, but just so happened the only models in the country for delivery soon all had tech packs. Is there anything that is a must have over and above this?

Haven't seen many on the roads in Scotland, with exception of one travelling up to Aviemore. Roll on collection day!
Congrats, same colour as mine :-)

I would say if you do a lot of motorway miles then the driving assistance package is a must (its super cool as well!). Otherwise the tech pack is the only must. Perhaps lumbar support as well if you have back problems.
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      02-19-2020, 07:22 AM   #9
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Increases my chances of actually seeing a 340i on the road - I have yet to see one!

Mind you I haven't seen a 330i either apart from mine!

Seen a few 320D but they aren't common.
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      02-19-2020, 12:02 PM   #10
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Increases my chances of actually seeing a 340i on the road - I have yet to see one!

Mind you I haven't seen a 330i either apart from mine!

Seen a few 320D but they aren't common.
I've seen a few other 330i's on the roads & more than a few 320d's but every other G20 I see is the 330e.
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      02-26-2020, 03:48 PM   #11
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Yeh sure -

£499 per month
£2500 deposit
10,000miles per year
48 months
Took a bit to get to that point right enough.
This is a pretty awesome deal imo - where was this from?

Currently haggling with my local sytner dealer - I want to put a bigger deposit down and want lower than £450 a month.
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      02-26-2020, 04:12 PM   #12
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This is a pretty awesome deal imo - where was this from?

Currently haggling with my local sytner dealer - I want to put a bigger deposit down and want lower than £450 a month.
It sure is. An M135i is £399 with £1000 down over 48.
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Just ordered a new M340i saloon today. Managed to negotiate a good deal (I hope!). Will be sad to see the 435d go, but I'm buzzing to give the B58 a try! This will be my first petrol, and maybe the last, by the looks of things.

So the spec -

M340I - G20
Mineral grey
Tech pack
Sun protection glass

My only stipulation was the sun protection glass, but just so happened the only models in the country for delivery soon all had tech packs. Is there anything that is a must have over and above this?

Haven't seen many on the roads in Scotland, with exception of one travelling up to Aviemore. Roll on collection day!
Congrats!
Picked up my 330i in July, also came from a 435d... although the 330i is lacking a little on power in comparison, IMO, it's a better drive, less crashy and more compliant, plus the new cockpit and tech are great additions.
330i was the biggest engine I could get at the time so spec'd mine up with most stuff bar the visibility pack.... been in a diesel for a while myself so forgot how much better a Petrol sounds! You'll have no power issues though with the M340i 👍🏼
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      02-26-2020, 06:24 PM   #14
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This is a pretty awesome deal imo - where was this from?

Currently haggling with my local sytner dealer - I want to put a bigger deposit down and want lower than £450 a month.
It was through the parks group in Scotland. I had to register the car in February, must have been to hit targets. Will be picking up in March though due to work. Looking through the deal, it actually works out I got the car slightly cheaper than my 435d! Can’t grumble really. Add to that the tax increase from April, plus price rise on the 3er’s, was a no brainier.
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Congrats!
Picked up my 330i in July, also came from a 435d... although the 330i is lacking a little on power in comparison, IMO, it's a better drive, less crashy and more compliant, plus the new cockpit and tech are great additions.
330i was the biggest engine I could get at the time so spec'd mine up with most stuff bar the visibility pack.... been in a diesel for a while myself so forgot how much better a Petrol sounds! You'll have no power issues though with the M340i 👍🏼
Good to hear mate. I blind bought the car based on reviews, so if it’s better than the 435d, then that’s good enough for me. I’ve not had any issues with the 435d, been an excellent car.
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Congrats!
Picked up my 330i in July, also came from a 435d... although the 330i is lacking a little on power in comparison, IMO, it's a better drive, less crashy and more compliant, plus the new cockpit and tech are great additions.
330i was the biggest engine I could get at the time so spec'd mine up with most stuff bar the visibility pack.... been in a diesel for a while myself so forgot how much better a Petrol sounds! You'll have no power issues though with the M340i 👍🏼
Good to hear mate. I blind bought the car based on reviews, so if it's better than the 435d, then that's good enough for me. I've not had any issues with the 435d, been an excellent car.
Yeah, I did the same with 330i. My 435d was a great car, such a flexible engine, and only switched due to needing the extra seat... I had to get used to the different driving style of the petrol, due to that diesel torque on tap with a squeeze of the throttle, but I'm more than happy overall with the new one!

Enjoy mate 👍🏼
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      02-27-2020, 04:09 PM   #17
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How do you find the 330i with economy etc?
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