[springer222]

Hi,

I don't suppose anyone on here has a UK spec M340i in Mineral Grey by any chance?

Thanks

[MGooda]

Originally Posted by springer222

Hi,

I don't suppose anyone on here has a UK spec M340i in Mineral Grey by any chance?

Thanks

One here, with Shadowline.

Had Sapphire Black initially, MG so much better

[springer222]

Hey MGooda

Thanks for replying. I don't suppose you could take a few pics by any chance, I really can't make my mind up between Shadowline or not! And I can't find a dealer who has either

Thanks

[MGooda]

Originally Posted by springer222

Hey MGooda

Thanks for replying. I don't suppose you could take a few pics by any chance, I really can't make my mind up between Shadowline or not! And I can't find a dealer who has either

Thanks

Yeah, you'll have to bear with me as it's currently filthy.

Will warn you though, seeing it in the flesh makes a huge difference. I looked at used car pictures before deciding and they don't do it justice. The grey and black contrast really well.

[springer222]

Thank you, did you see the Cerium wheels before deciding on the black?

[MGooda]

Originally Posted by springer222

Thank you, did you see the Cerium wheels before deciding on the black?

Bought it blind, without seeing or driving, and wish I hadn't gone for black at all. To be fair the Cerium wheels were ok, but I didn't like it around the grill, mirrors etc.

Got lucky as had to reject the original one because of some issues, and whilst BMW only committed to a like for like replacement the dealer pulled out all the stops to change the colour and upgrade to Shadowline.

I'm now over the moon with it.

[springer222]

Ah ok, that's handy then!

I had that a few cars back, they agreed to swap the colour but as you said took a little bit of persuasion!

When you get a chance I would really appreciate a few photos, but no rush!

atb

[nashdm2]

Originally Posted by MGooda

Got lucky as had to reject the original one because of some issues, and whilst BMW only committed to a like for like replacement

Do tell us more sir please...........

[themnmd]

Close, mineral grey but USA

[springer222]

@themnmd Hey, do you happen to have Cerium wheels and trim by any chance?

[MGooda]

Originally Posted by nashdm2

Do tell us more sir please...........

Was a culmination of niggles to be fair, was in the dealer for 5 out of the 8 weeks I owned it. Admittedly I had an M4 and X4M as loaners for that period to ease the pain!

Primary rejection reason was a persistent metallic clonking that was coming from behind the bulk head when coming off the brake pedal. Dealer thought they had cracked it for it only to return and I asked them to support the rejection, they did , as did BMW UK.

4 weeks into the new one now and hasn't missed a beat, all turned out ok and was painless, contrary to what I was expecting to be the case based on a lot of what you read.

[nashdm2]

Thats good then, a really great result for you.

I always thought it was an almost impossible task to reject, but, it seems like it was relatively easy, not withstanding the grief you had for 8 weeks.

[Seaford]

Originally Posted by MGooda

Was a culmination of niggles to be fair, was in the dealer for 5 out of the 8 weeks I owned it. Admittedly I had an M4 and X4M as loaners for that period to ease the pain!

Primary rejection reason was a persistent metallic clonking that was coming from behind the bulk head when coming off the brake pedal. Dealer thought they had cracked it for it only to return and I asked them to support the rejection, they did , as did BMW UK.

4 weeks into the new one now and hasn't missed a beat, all turned out ok and was painless, contrary to what I was expecting to be the case based on a lot of what you read.

I share your pleasure in having a decent loaner to ease the pain...I had a long running issue caused by the dealer on my F34......eventually they identified the problem but needed the car back for two weeks to resolve so I cheekily asked for an 8'series or i8 loaner....imagine my surprise when they offered me a choice of either

Decisions decisions....... I had to go for the M850i convertible as there was no room for my golf clubs in the i8.

Even though it was a real pain getting the golf clubs In the M 850 it was ok......

[MGooda]

Originally Posted by springer222

Hey MGooda

Thanks for replying. I don't suppose you could take a few pics by any chance, I really can't make my mind up between Shadowline or not! And I can't find a dealer who has either

Thanks

Finally clean......

[YorkieBMW]

Here’s some of mine. 1600 miles on the clock now. Loving every minute.

[springer222]

Hey MGooda Thank you for the photos, the car looks brilliant!

[springer222]

YorkieBMW Thanks for taking those pics. Quick question, in the configurator the Cerium bits look like they stand out a lot but in your pics those same parts look a little bit more subtle and sit better on the car. Would you say that is a fair statement?

Also are you happy with the open-pored trim?

[YorkieBMW]

Originally Posted by springer222

YorkieBMW Thanks for taking those pics. Quick question, in the configurator the Cerium bits look like they stand out a lot but in your pics those same parts look a little bit more subtle and sit better on the car. Would you say that is a fair statement?

Also are you happy with the open-pored trim?

I’d say the jury is still out on the Cerium pieces. To your question, yes they are definitely more subdued than I thought they’d be, which is great. However, they are a bugger to keep clean which often makes me wish I’d gone for the black.

I love the open-pored trim. It now feels like wood. I previously had a walnut trim on my 328i GT and that was so varnished it could have been plastic.

[RedKloud]

Originally Posted by MGooda

Finally clean......

Thanks for posting these. I'm thinking about installing black grill/bumper trim/mirror caps/exhaust tips on my MG and wanted to see how they look.

[Seaford]

Originally Posted by YorkieBMW

I’d say the jury is still out on the Cerium pieces. To your question, yes they are definitely more subdued than I thought they’d be, which is great. However, they are a bugger to keep clean which often makes me wish I’d gone for the black.

I love the open-pored trim. It now feels like wood. I previously had a walnut trim on my 328i GT and that was so varnished it could have been plastic.

If you haven't already done so, try giving them a dose with a good leather conditioner - I had no issues with keeping the Oyster clean on my 328 GT.

I am assuming 'cerium' is the colour on the seats. If not, pretend I never posted.

Do you miss the cavernous boot on the GT as much as I do??

[springer222]

Andybird Hey, the bits we are talking about are the slightly different colored grill, wing mirrors, and lower air intake bits. But noted about the leather conditioner as I might go for the lighter interior too

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by Andybird

If you haven't already done so, try giving them a dose with a good leather conditioner - I had no issues with keeping the Oyster clean on my 328 GT.

I am assuming 'cerium' is the colour on the seats. If not, pretend I never posted.

Do you miss the cavernous boot on the GT as much as I do??

Cerium is the colour of the exterior "metal" trim bits