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Finally got the 640 serviced and MOT'd. It flew through the MOT with no issues. Oil change, brake fluid change and a few other bits n' bobs done. Now £396 lighter!

I love collecting it after not driving it for a while. After using the Alphard for the last month, it feels so low and the windscreen so narrow. :)
 
Posted these in the 'Show us your Motors' thread b ut thought I'd chuck them up in here too :cool:

Snowfoamed and cleaned my M340i today then added a carbon fibre grille. Undecided on the carbon fibre, will leave it a while and see if it grows on me. Contrasts well with the Dravit Grey I think but I also like the way the original gloss black shadowline stands out. Probably won't stay as clean for long, given the recent weather. Couple of photos of it as the sun drops :cool:

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Looking for an M140i, I guess :p
Seems to be lots available, but not many with Pro nav, sunroof, B&O and Shadow Edition with relatively low mileage. No rush though; not desperate to change so I can keep on waiting.
 
I've just taken delivery of my new 530d saloon and it's missing the adaptive suspension that I had specified.
The supplying dealer has found out that since I placed my order at Christmas time, BMW has stopped fitting adaptive suspension to all 5 series cars, due to the chip shortage.
No one told me my car wasn't to spec and it was left to me to spot and raise the issue.
The dealer is going to try and find an alternative car to the same spec as my order, or refund me £500 for my loss.
The thing is I've never tried a car with adaptive suspension. Does it make a big difference to the way the car handles and is it a must have? Car is on 20" rims.
 
NooBish AbbZ said:
I know, but I loved it in the 340i so would like to have one again.
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I have to say that when I was on the hunt for an M340i Touring, the pano roof was a 'nice to have' on my preferred spec list. The M340i I ended up buying had the pano roof on it and I must confess I absolutely love it and was glad the car came with one. It lets so much more light into the cabin and just makes it a nicer place to be compared to an example without one :cool:
 
BallisticGT3 said:
I've just taken delivery of my new 530d saloon and it's missing the adaptive suspension that I had specified.
The supplying dealer has found out that since I placed my order at Christmas time, BMW has stopped fitting adaptive suspension to all 5 series cars, due to the chip shortage.
No one told me my car wasn't to spec and it was left to me to spot and raise the issue.
The dealer is going to try and find an alternative car to the same spec as my order, or refund me £500 for my loss.
The thing is I've never tried a car with adaptive suspension. Does it make a big difference to the way the car handles and is it a must have? Car is on 20" rims.
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I'd be wanting more than that. That's appalling.
Adaptive suspension is really quite good.
 
I don’t think adaptive suspension is a huge deal - although it’s good, and you did spec it after all.

I would be kicking off big time over it. £500 ‘refund’ on a £50k car?!
 
BallisticGT3 said:
I've just taken delivery of my new 530d saloon and it's missing the adaptive suspension that I had specified.
The supplying dealer has found out that since I placed my order at Christmas time, BMW has stopped fitting adaptive suspension to all 5 series cars, due to the chip shortage.
No one told me my car wasn't to spec and it was left to me to spot and raise the issue.
The dealer is going to try and find an alternative car to the same spec as my order, or refund me £500 for my loss.
The thing is I've never tried a car with adaptive suspension. Does it make a big difference to the way the car handles and is it a must have? Car is on 20" rims.
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You just can't make this stuff up :D
 
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Did you pay for it as an option and how much was it? I'd be expecting that back, plus something towards any potential loss of value in the future as a car with it would likely be desirable for many compared to one without it.
 
MissChief said:
Did you pay for it as an option and how much was it? I'd be expecting that back, plus something towards any potential loss of value in the future as a car with it would likely be desirable for many compared to one without it.
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I paid for the Adaptive Suspension as part of the M Sport Pro Pack.
The £500 refund that the dealer has offered is the difference between the packs, if the adaptive suspension is taken away.
I agree that the car will be potentially worth less without the adaptive suspension come resale time and, if I have to go down this route, I will be seeking extra compensation towards this.
Otherwise the car is great and I'm really pleased with it.

@MissChief - I see that you've recently fitted new boots all round to your very nice 428iGC; any recommendations for when I have to replace the Pirelli run-flats?
 
BallisticGT3 said:
I paid for the Adaptive Suspension as part of the M Sport Pro Pack.
The £500 refund that the dealer has offered is the difference between the packs, if the adaptive suspension is taken away.
I agree that the car will be potentially worth less without the adaptive suspension come resale time and, if I have to go down this route, I will be seeking extra compensation towards this.
Otherwise the car is great and I'm really pleased with it.

@MissChief - I see that you've recently fitted new boots all round to your very nice 428iGC; any recommendations for when I have to replace the Pirelli run-flats?
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I had Pirelli Cinturato runflats anll round and just changed them to Michelin Pilot Sport 5’s. Much, much quieter and makes for a much smoother ride too. Very happy with the change so far and no appreciable difference in traction and grip in the low temps we’ve had recently, down as low as 2’C. They weren’t cheap though but would recommend.
 
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NooBish AbbZ said:
HK; I've been looking at Mk8 Fiesta ST's that needed B&O :p
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The B&O in the MK8 fiesta isn’t proper B&O (not that the one in an A5 is either, but they are at least B&O speakers).

I believe it’s just the DSP which is B&O, hence the “B&O Play” branding - their budget range.



I’ve just bought a MK8 fiesta with B&O and it’s fine, but nowhere near as good as the HK system in a BMW.
 
NooBish AbbZ said:
Looking for an M140i, I guess :p
Seems to be lots available, but not many with Pro nav, sunroof, B&O and Shadow Edition with relatively low mileage. No rush though; not desperate to change so I can keep on waiting.
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I'm pretty sure most M140i cars are/were poverty specced PCP rides
I'd be very surprised if you found many with semi-decent specs
 
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