New M340i picking up next week..

goodbyalfa · 05-08-2021, 10:18 AM

Had a Test drive of a m340i and 128ti to coincide with the end of Warrenty and MOT of my 440i gc. End result, no contest. 1 series is not for me. Too fidgity a ride and the boot is too small for golf gear.
How solid are these g series cars. Taut yet supple. What a power train these cars have. Smirk inducing and even in the pissing down rain, the power was transferred straight into the road. Awesome kit.

Any hoo, a good Deal was done on a stock mineral white M340i that was in the show room. More options that I would have built myself as it was typical High showroom spec. But after good negotiations I ended up with a discount that meant I paid for very few of them.
Vis pack, tech pack, comfort plus pack, shadow
Line plus, m seats (bloody awesome) piano black (not so awesome).
Pick up is next Sunday and I can't wait.

G21MKN · 05-08-2021, 10:50 AM

Lovely looking M340. Congratulations

Keith_C · 05-08-2021, 10:53 AM

Nice motor and nice spec. You could swap out the Piano trim when it inevitably fills with loads of scratches with trim from a scrapper or even wrap it. Laser lights are awesome.

goodbyalfa · 05-08-2021, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by G21MKN

Lovely looking M340. Congratulations

Cheers mate. I'm sliding over from the F series side of the forum... Foot in both camps at the min..

goodbyalfa · 05-08-2021, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Keith_C

Nice motor and nice spec. You could swap out the Piano trim when it inevitably fills with loads of scratches with trim from a scrapper or even wrap it. Laser lights are awesome.

Frickin laser beams...

xenon · 05-08-2021, 11:57 AM

Looks 😎

srbs73 · 05-08-2021, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by goodbyalfa

Cheers mate. I'm sliding over from the F series side of the forum... Foot in both camps at the min..

Welcome to the G series

You will love it. I'm coming up to a year and still looking forward to picking up the keys!

xenon · 05-08-2021, 12:21 PM

World away from the F30 IMO.

verysideways · 05-08-2021, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by xenon

World away from the F30 IMO.

Agree 👍

goodbyalfa · 05-08-2021, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by xenon

World away from the F30 IMO.

F36 in my case but yes.
Mine felt like a blancmange in comparison after the test drive.

Alpine110 · 05-08-2021, 02:10 PM

Congratulations

bmnut · 05-08-2021, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by goodbyalfa

Had a Test drive of a m340i and 128ti to coincide with the end of Warrenty and MOT of my 440i gc. End result, no contest. 1 series is not for me. Too fidgity a ride and the boot is too small for golf gear.
How solid are these g series cars. Taut yet supple. What a power train these cars have. Smirk inducing and even in the pissing down rain, the power was transferred straight into the road. Awesome kit.

Any hoo, a good Deal was done on a stock mineral white M340i that was in the show room. More options that I would have built myself as it was typical High showroom spec. But after good negotiations I ended up with a discount that meant I paid for very few of them.
Vis pack, tech pack, comfort plus pack, shadow
Line plus, m seats (bloody awesome) piano black (not so awesome).
Pick up is next Sunday and I can't wait.

Is that a Stratstone dealer ‘up North’?

goodbyalfa · 05-08-2021, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bmnut

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Originally Posted by goodbyalfa

Had a Test drive of a m340i and 128ti to coincide with the end of Warrenty and MOT of my 440i gc. End result, no contest. 1 series is not for me. Too fidgity a ride and the boot is too small for golf gear.
How solid are these g series cars. Taut yet supple. What a power train these cars have. Smirk inducing and even in the pissing down rain, the power was transferred straight into the road. Awesome kit.

Any hoo, a good Deal was done on a stock mineral white M340i that was in the show room. More options that I would have built myself as it was typical High showroom spec. But after good negotiations I ended up with a discount that meant I paid for very few of them.
Vis pack, tech pack, comfort plus pack, shadow
Line plus, m seats (bloody awesome) piano black (not so awesome).
Pick up is next Sunday and I can't wait.

Is that a Stratstone dealer ‘up North’?

Nah, Bury st Edmunds

bmnut · 05-08-2021, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by goodbyalfa

Nah, Bury st Edmunds

Pleased for you that you’ve got sorted, looks bloody lovely too!

G82Dude · 05-08-2021, 05:47 PM

What sort of discount did you achieve?

Love mineral white! But looks ka-ka on the new 4.

goodbyalfa · 05-08-2021, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by F82Dude

What sort of discount did you achieve?

Love mineral white! But looks ka-ka on the new 4.

Just about scraped to 15% at the end.

NthKent · 05-09-2021, 01:56 PM

Strange how the dealer describes the model as “340i M Sport” on the number plates rather than M340i!

Jim-Bow · 05-09-2021, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by NthKent

Strange how the dealer describes the model as "340i M Sport" on the number plates rather than M340i!

The cynic would say they had them left over from their F30 demonstrator…

goodbyalfa · 05-10-2021, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim-Bow

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Originally Posted by NthKent

Strange how the dealer describes the model as "340i M Sport" on the number plates rather than M340i!

The cynic would say they had them left over from their F30 demonstrator…

I would say so...
Lazy, cheap or feckless... You choose..

isleaiw1 · 05-10-2021, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by goodbyalfa

I would say so...
Lazy, cheap or feckless... You choose..

All 3?

goodbyalfa · 05-10-2021, 06:51 AM

Quick update.
Timeliness brought forward. Friday afternoon now.

I did get a shock last night however.
The car insurance for the M light..

Current 440i gc is around £360 and had just gone thru 7th May. Same insurer (AA) wants £930. Back into the caparison site shows a best of around £630.

JNW1 · 05-10-2021, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by goodbyalfa

Quick update.
Timeliness brought forward. Friday afternoon now.

I did get a shock last night however.
The car insurance for the M light..

Current 440i gc is around £360 and had just gone thru 7th May. Same insurer (AA) wants £930. Back into the caparison site shows a best of around £630.

Have you tried Direct Line? They're quoting me £560 fully comp for my G21 M340i and Mrs JNW1's Cooper S and that splits £338 for mine and £222 for hers (both with £300 excess).

05-08-2021, 10:18 AM	#1
goodbyalfa King of the North (living in the east...) 1055 Rep 2,153 Posts Drives: M340i mineral white Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Suffolk iTrader: (0)	New M340i picking up next week.. Had a Test drive of a m340i and 128ti to coincide with the end of Warrenty and MOT of my 440i gc. End result, no contest. 1 series is not for me. Too fidgity a ride and the boot is too small for golf gear. How solid are these g series cars. Taut yet supple. What a power train these cars have. Smirk inducing and even in the pissing down rain, the power was transferred straight into the road. Awesome kit. Any hoo, a good Deal was done on a stock mineral white M340i that was in the show room. More options that I would have built myself as it was typical High showroom spec. But after good negotiations I ended up with a discount that meant I paid for very few of them. Vis pack, tech pack, comfort plus pack, shadow Line plus, m seats (bloody awesome) piano black (not so awesome). Pick up is next Sunday and I can't wait. Attached Images __________________ 2021 M340i in mineral white, options galore Previously 2018 440i GC in MG 2015 330D F30 MSport EBII 2012 Alfa Guilietta 2.0d Veloce 2009 Fiat bravo sport 2000 ST Mondeo
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Keith_C First Lieutenant 179 Rep 326 Posts Drives: BMW 330i M Sport Plus Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Nice motor and nice spec. You could swap out the Piano trim when it inevitably fills with loads of scratches with trim from a scrapper or even wrap it. Laser lights are awesome. __________________ M240i - Thundernight Metallic - Cognac Interior - M Technology Pack - Technology Plus Pack - Comfort Pack - HK - Driving Assistant - M Adaptive Suspension - 19" 893 M Double-spoke Bicolour Alloy Wheels - Aluminium Rhombicle Interior Trim
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goodbyalfa King of the North (living in the east...) 1055 Rep 2,153 Posts Drives: M340i mineral white Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Suffolk iTrader: (0)	Quick update. Timeliness brought forward. Friday afternoon now. I did get a shock last night however. The car insurance for the M light.. Current 440i gc is around £360 and had just gone thru 7th May. Same insurer (AA) wants £930. Back into the caparison site shows a best of around £630. __________________ 2021 M340i in mineral white, options galore Previously 2018 440i GC in MG 2015 330D F30 MSport EBII 2012 Alfa Guilietta 2.0d Veloce 2009 Fiat bravo sport 2000 ST Mondeo
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