Trying BMW again

BaconsCC · 06-23-2019, 09:31 AM

Had a 2013 535i m sport for about 5 months..before giving it to my F.I.L

Overall, impressed with the car after a few test drives and driving it home. I am looking forward to driving the M340i. It is already different then the S4.. when I step on the gas..the M340i goes, instead of a little lag from the S4

Said goodbye to the B9 S4 yesterday

Hello 2020 M340i Sunset Orange/Black Vernasca

evo2335 · 06-23-2019, 12:30 PM

Congrats! Took delivery last week and I'm still smiling every time I hop in for a drive!

Transfer · 06-23-2019, 02:00 PM

Congrats! I've owned a few Audis and I always come back to BMWs because they just drive better. Doesn't mean Audi is a bad car, just different and not as driver focused.

golferboy2312 · 06-23-2019, 03:09 PM

Great color, congrats!

DG20 · 06-23-2019, 03:23 PM

Love this color and really considering it. Congrats! Lets get some more pics

ReRe · 06-23-2019, 04:02 PM

Do you feel that the bimmer is genuinely the quicker and faster car? Especially considering you went with RWD

BaconsCC · 06-23-2019, 04:54 PM

Thank you everyone. I love the color as well. I will post more pics once I get some accessories put on and tint.

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Originally Posted by ReRe

Do you feel that the bimmer is genuinely the quicker and faster car? Especially considering you went with RWD

Yes. So I got to know the CA pretty good and he drove me in the M340i and then I let him drive me in my car and I could totally tell a difference. When I first drove the M340i, I thought it was more of a lateral move from the S4, but after research and the last test drive.. I figured I would pull the trigger. Worse case I will just put it up on SAL or somewhere if I get tired of it. Though I doubt it. Wife said I need to last longer than 24 months on this one

cfm56d7b · 06-23-2019, 05:31 PM

Super sharp color. Congratulations!

BimmerFix · 06-23-2019, 06:49 PM

Congrats brodie, really starting to dig this new orange. You should definitely black out the cerium grey parts, will complete the look immensely , imo.

BaconsCC · 06-23-2019, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerFix

You should definitely black out the cerium grey parts, will complete the look immensely , imo.

What do you think the accessories are??

psuibmw · 06-23-2019, 10:08 PM

Congrats on a nice car

what a color

mike@x-ph.com · 06-24-2019, 08:45 AM

Looks great!

BaconsCC · 06-24-2019, 02:17 PM

Yes.. the color is amazing.. Down here is Sunny SWFL, it sure does shine, but it's not an annoying shine.

Parts are ordered.. Tint tomorrow!

Rides firmer than my S4, but I knew that going into it. Wife might not like that as much, but as I told her... it is my car

BaconsCC · 06-25-2019, 04:05 PM

Step 1 is complete:

bimmer813 · 06-26-2019, 01:20 PM

LOVE that color! Should look awesome with black accents.

Which (if any) black kidney grills did you order?

BaconsCC · 06-26-2019, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmer813

LOVE that color! Should look awesome with black accents.

Which (if any) black kidney grills did you order?

Quote:

Originally Posted by bimmer813

LOVE that color! Should look awesome with black accents.

Which (if any) black kidney grills did you order?

I ordered the BMW M PERFORMANCE SHADOW LINE FRONT GRILLE

From bmwpartspro. Should be here Monday.

Trying to figure out what to do with the mirrors. Wrap them, or get 330i mirror caps and paint black, or just leave them.

This is a lease, so don't want to spend too much money on it

dhruvgarg · 06-26-2019, 08:36 PM

Looks stunning! congratulations! The black wheels give it a nice contrast. I've ordered mine in Tanzanite and same 19" inch black wheels.

dpod25 · 06-26-2019, 09:46 PM

Wow, that is an amazing picture. Congrats and enjoy it...hopefully you keep it for longer than your last BMW

BaconsCC · 06-27-2019, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by dhruvgarg

Looks stunning! congratulations! The black wheels give it a nice contrast. I've ordered mine in Tanzanite and same 19" inch black wheels.

I was on the fence about the black wheels.. thought it wouldnt give it the classy look I wanted. I am still young, but didn't want the high school racer look, but glad I did. Gives it a healthy balance

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Originally Posted by dpod25

Wow, that is an amazing picture. Congrats and enjoy it...hopefully you keep it for longer than your last BMW

Thanks. We will see! Did say to the wife " ya babe, I will keep this all 36 months

".

It is fun to drive for sure. One corner I forgot that I didn't have Quattro any more and that got my heart going!

Booster · 06-27-2019, 01:11 PM

Congrats... Mine should be here next month...

Doing mirror caps in gloss black, lower bumper inserts in gloss black... Not sure on what to do with kidneys at this time...

BaconsCC · 06-27-2019, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Booster

Congrats... Mine should be here next month...

Doing mirror caps in gloss black, lower bumper inserts in gloss black... Not sure on what to do with kidneys at this time...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Booster

Congrats... Mine should be here next month...

Doing mirror caps in gloss black, lower bumper inserts in gloss black... Not sure on what to do with kidneys at this time...

How are you doing mirror caps in gloss black? I just ordered 330i mirror caps primed from dealer and will have them painted to match the gloss black trim.

Booster · 06-27-2019, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bizacon

How are you doing mirror caps in gloss black? I just ordered 330i mirror caps primed from dealer and will have them painted to match the gloss black trim.

That's what I did... Primed caps and painted code 668 - BMW Jet Black...

06-23-2019, 09:31 AM	#1
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