I've gone Bavarian! 2015 428i Gran Coupé

MissChief said:
Is still very enjoyable. Some good pace when needed and a nice snarl in Sport. Handling can be a bit fussy over some poor roads too but it has the M-Sport suspension so not surprising. I was considering a change a few months ago but now, I think, I will be keeping it as planned.
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I still think it’s a lovely looking motor. In fact, I prefer the look of the F3X series to the newer stuff, in addition to my S5 even.

Just find the fit and finish a bit naff compared to the newer models.
 
Everything is still working, no issues to report.

Brake Fluid changed at the insistence of the OBC. £41.40 including the Fluid!

Last fill up was a bit down on MPG, 29.57 when I usually get 31-33. Not sure why, but a thought in my mind that the fill might have been standard E10 put into the Super tank by accident at the petrol station. Average MPG across the whole ownership so far is 31.42mpg.
 
MissChief said:
Everything is still working, no issues to report.

Brake Fluid changed at the insistence of the OBC. £41.40 including the Fluid!

Last fill up was a bit down on MPG, 29.57 when I usually get 31-33. Not sure why, but a thought in my mind that the fill might have been standard E10 put into the Super tank by accident at the petrol station. Average MPG across the whole ownership so far is 31.42mpg.
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HIGHLY doubt that is the case.

They could be in VERY hot water if they did that.
 
sounds good mpg nonetheless (not stuck in slow daily traffic too much )

I was going to speculate some seasonal variation, yes don't have cold starts of winter, but recent months hot!/less dense air (even if turbo changes that fuel/air relationship)
 
MissChief said:
Everything is still working, no issues to report.

Brake Fluid changed at the insistence of the OBC. £41.40 including the Fluid!

Last fill up was a bit down on MPG, 29.57 when I usually get 31-33. Not sure why, but a thought in my mind that the fill might have been standard E10 put into the Super tank by accident at the petrol station. Average MPG across the whole ownership so far is 31.42mpg.
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They are basically the same number in terms of fuel economy. There are so many variables that will affect it that 1.5mpg across a tank is simply not significant and means nothing.
 
[TW]Fox said:
They are basically the same number in terms of fuel economy. There are so many variables that will affect it that 1.5mpg across a tank is simply not significant and means nothing.
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Tracking on my fuelio app has seen a pretty consistent +10% better economy from Super compared to standard E10 Unleaded and that's across 8-10 fills.
 
So went to Newcastle from Central Scotland to see The Pretty Reckless in concert with my laddie. They were really good. Band was so tight, sound quality was great and what a voice she still has! Car was faultless, comfortable and easy to roll along on the speed limit on the cruise control. 46MPG too at an average of 56mph on the way back

I also had the car valeted by an old work colleague who has moved into that side. It was far from a full detail, there was no polisher involved, random orbital or otherwise but he did a cracking job of the wheels especially and it hasn't been that shiny since I bought it!

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Noticed some stone chips on my drivers door edge and on the bonnet. Are the touch up kits any good? Which is the best one to use/try? Also I didn't realise quite how bad the wheels are around the rim. I've not been dragging them along kerbs or anything but they're quite pitted and scored in places.

New Tyres have entered my thoughts, debating ditching the Pirelli runflats but I cannot fault them. They're a bit noisy it's true but nothing massively intrusive and I'm considering a small boot spoiler and perhaps even a new 'diffuser' at the bottom too. There's really not much visual drama, M-Sport version or not.

Anyway, it's been faultless again since the last update, nothing has gone wrong and long may that continue.
 
Recommended getting the gloss black grille. It totally changes the look of the car and makes it look more aggressive in comparison to the chrome grilles.
I'm also looking at getting the rear diffuser. The cheapest I can find is £280 for a genuine part but don't know whether it's worth it lol.
 
tamzzy said:
Recommended getting the gloss black grille. It totally changes the look of the car and makes it look more aggressive in comparison to the chrome grilles.
I'm also looking at getting the rear diffuser. The cheapest I can find is £280 for a genuine part but don't know whether it's worth it lol.
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I've had some recommendations from people on Facebook and there's quite a few very cheap ones on ebay too. I may just go for both from them.
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I've never been a fan of the black grilles. Not sure why really but I've seen loads of photos and am just not convinced.
 
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MissChief said:
I've had some recommendations from people on Facebook and there's quite a few very cheap ones on ebay too. I may just go for both from them.
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I've never been a fan of the black grilles. Not sure why really but I've seen loads of photos and am just not convinced.
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That's what I initially thought too but it looks much better in person (and besides it's only £23 for a replica pair from the bay lol)
 
I know some of you may disagree I've always thought the M Sport rear needs a bit of drama. So I added some.

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I also have a new rear diffuser to be added too.
 
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Looks good! In tempted to do a few bits to my m140 but the problem is everyone uses the same maxton kit and I don't want mine to be the same!
 
XeNoN89 said:
Looks good! In tempted to do a few bits to my m140 but the problem is everyone uses the same maxton kit and I don't want mine to be the same!
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I must admit I wasn't quite 100% sold on it, thinking it was perhaps a bit too big, but now it's been on the car for a few days I really like it. Improves the look no end.
 
tamzzy said:
Let me know how you get on with fitting it.
I also managed to snag one off the bay arriving sometime next week.
Mine is non-oem for £40 which will either be an absolute steal or a total waste of money lol :cry:
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I will do. I have a friend who has a lift as I don't fancy crawling about under the car at the moment!
 
Sorry, really not a fan - I think it looks pretty awful :/ You were right with your original thought - it looks huge, completely out of place and dominates the back end rather than subtly accentuating the back end

Have you got some pictures from different angles/further away? Maybe it's just the photo?
 
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