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      07-14-2021, 06:44 AM   #1
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M340i Touring Order

I thought I’d make a thread on this to show my experiences as it seems a lot of people are being told different things by different dealers.

On the 5th of June I ordered my car with the following spec.

M340i Touring
Mineral Grey
Black leather (grey stitching)
Shadowline Pack
Visibility Pack
Harmon Kardon HIFI
Heated wheel
(I’m planning on adding 795m wheels too)

Initial confusion over adding Harmon Kardon, but the order was accepted with it as a stand alone option, the only thing i had showing as a ‘delete’ was the passenger seat width adjustment which I can live with.

At that point they gave week 34 as delivery (end of Aug)

But I had the message yesterday to say it’s gone into build and it has a VIN allocated and everything and should be with the dealer by the 9th of August.. they know I don’t want it until September.

Discount achieved 15.5% ~£8300 off list, and 2.9% finance which I was happy with.

I’ll update this thread when I know more.
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      07-14-2021, 08:16 AM   #2
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It's insane how quick the turnaround is for yours!

Mine (330e) was ordered around 14/06 and delivery date is due 22/11.
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      07-14-2021, 06:09 PM   #3
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I understand the M340i is still made in Germany which I think can account for it being quick delivery.
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      07-14-2021, 08:56 PM   #4
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I understand the M340i is still made in Germany which I think can account for it being quick delivery.
The plant of production is incorporated in the VIN. If you look at the last seven characters of the VIN (the last five will be numbers) the two in front of them will be either two letters or a number then a letter. It’s that letter or number that denotes the plant of production (you can get a list off the internet just by using a search engine).
Past vehicles I’ve had and those my wife’s had have been:-
AA***** ‘A’ Munch
VP***** ‘V’ Leipzig
Present vehicles:-
CH***** ‘C’ Dingolfing
7G***** ‘7’ Leipzig

Hope that helps!
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      07-15-2021, 12:29 AM   #5
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Not sure if the location matters but the model certainly does. I ordered my G21 330i in the third week oh January and picked up on March 1st.
330e orders at the same are only just arriving, so it seems. Mine was a Munich build.
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      07-15-2021, 02:00 AM   #6
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I understand the M340i is still made in Germany which I think can account for it being quick delivery.
The plant of production is incorporated in the VIN. If you look at the last seven characters of the VIN (the last five will be numbers) the two in front of them will be either two letters or a number then a letter. It’s that letter or number that denotes the plant of production (you can get a list off the internet just by using a search engine).
Past vehicles I’ve had and those my wife’s had have been:-
AA***** ‘A’ Munch
VP***** ‘V’ Leipzig
Present vehicles:-
CH***** ‘C’ Dingolfing
7G***** ‘7’ Leipzig

Hope that helps!
Mine it turns out was a K, so Munich.
Don't know if production standards are any different across the globe, but somehow I feel reassured...
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      07-15-2021, 02:09 AM   #7
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Mine was Munich too. I'm not too impressed. Creaks and rattles and squeaks everywhere. Dash, centre console, rear seats somewhere, rear suspension, drivers door.
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Mine was Munich too. I'm not too impressed. Creaks and rattles and squeaks everywhere. Dash, centre console, rear seats somewhere, rear suspension, drivers door.
Lemon/loose clips? Haven't had any such noise from my M340i; Munich build.
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Apologies for the minor hi-hjack but thought you might be interested in these few photos I took of mine today. Still in it's factory packaging and sitting high on transport blocks but will be ready to collect in just over a week.
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      07-15-2021, 10:34 AM   #10
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The 2 letters on the VIN are FL, wherever that is!
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      07-15-2021, 12:12 PM   #11
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Apologies for the minor hi-hjack but thought you might be interested in these few photos I took of mine today. Still in it's factory packaging and sitting high on transport blocks but will be ready to collect in just over a week.
Very welcome hijack, post some more when you take delivery.

Mineral grey works so well with Shadowline.
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Very welcome hijack, post some more when you take delivery.

Mineral grey works so well with Shadowline.
There are some M Performance parts to go on which is why I'm having to wait a bit longer..... I will post some pics up when it's all done.
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The 2 letters on the VIN are FL, wherever that is!
Try this
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Apologies for the minor hi-hjack but thought you might be interested in these few photos I took of mine today. Still in it's factory packaging and sitting high on transport blocks but will be ready to collect in just over a week.
Very welcome hijack, post some more when you take delivery.

Mineral grey works so well with Shadowline.
Excellent spec. I agree that the shadowline really flatters mineral grey, even though MG already has such a dark and brooding hue. And having had MG on my previous G20 (which was a saloon), I think these pictures show why it works even better with the longer contours of the Touring.
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      07-15-2021, 01:44 PM   #15
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Agree that Shadowline is a definite but I'm in the camp of stopping there rather than going Shadowline Plus /Extended.

I think it works very well with Dravit as well (hardly surprising as that's what I have!)
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There are some M Performance parts to go on which is why I'm having to wait a bit longer..... I will post some pics up when it's all done.
I’m going to put the 795m wheels on.. tempted with splitter and side skirts too but pretty expensive.
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Apologies for the minor hi-hjack but thought you might be interested in these few photos I took of mine today. Still in it's factory packaging and sitting high on transport blocks but will be ready to collect in just over a week.
Looks stunning! I was so close to ordering the touring myself but went with the saloon in the end. Same combo though, mg with shadow line plus package. Roll on the end of September for mine
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      07-24-2021, 02:51 AM   #18
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Does anyone know at what point my VIN will show the new car online as opposed the the 2005 316i it’s showing now?
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      07-24-2021, 03:39 AM   #19
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Does anyone know at what point my VIN will show the new car online as opposed the the 2005 316i it’s showing now?
Actually, just used a different one and it’s showing now.

Finished production 21/7 and it’s showing options as expected.
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Few more teaser pics, this time with M Performance parts fitted.

Collection on Monday but heading straight to a detailer for full detail and ceramic coating
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Looks excellent
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      07-24-2021, 08:23 AM   #22
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Took delivery of mine 2 days ago, similar build though I didn’t go for front splitter or shadow line
Will also be getting a ceramic coating soon.




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