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Post by Mark on Feb 9, 2020 11:54:21 GMT
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Post by Roadrunner on Feb 9, 2020 12:38:24 GMT
Welcome back Mark. The car looks utterly superb.
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Post by racingteatray on Feb 9, 2020 12:58:26 GMT
As I have said elsewhere that is extremely nice. Love the colour and I think you’ll enjoy the car.
If Tim makes good in his threat to get one, the 440i will be in danger of becoming the forum’s new 156 GTA. How many of us had one of those at one point or other? 3 or was it 4?
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Feb 9, 2020 13:34:58 GMT
The wheels are my favourite BMW ones. Needs a black grille though!
i really fancy an Alfa every time I see one on the road but I’m not sure how their reliability has improved (if it has)?
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Post by Andy C on Feb 9, 2020 13:40:51 GMT
Very nice . What issues have you had with the Alfa ?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2020 14:25:32 GMT
Very tidy. Another who's intrigued about the Alfa experience, so do tell...
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Post by Martin on Feb 9, 2020 15:54:45 GMT
I’m interested about the Alfa experience as well, as there really shouldn’t be any issues in only 2 years of ownership these days. The 750 is the least reliable car I’ve had in a long time and the only issue (so far!) has been a small oil leak in one of the pipes to the turbo, when it was about 28 months old and had done 35,000 miles.
Anyway, back to the BMW....the spec looks very good, lovely colour. Did you spec it or was it in stock / already ordered?
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Post by michael on Feb 9, 2020 16:36:01 GMT
When I bought my car there you called it Scandals!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2020 16:59:30 GMT
The motor looks brama, agree about the Alfa, details?
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Post by Mark on Feb 9, 2020 17:15:08 GMT
When I bought my car there you called it Scandals! Haha! I did, but this car didn’t come from S(c)andal BMW - the car (& pictures) are from a Sytner dealership. I will put together a little end of term report on the Alfa Romeo when I get some time - it’s nothing shocking, just poor overall. And, many, many thanks for all of your positive comments on the new arrival - much appreciated. I’ll get a full spec put up in due course too. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2020 19:13:01 GMT
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Post by PetrolEd on Feb 9, 2020 22:47:38 GMT
It’s no Giulia but very nice all the same
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Post by PetrolEd on Feb 9, 2020 22:47:48 GMT
It’s no Giulia but very nice all the same
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Post by Sav on Feb 9, 2020 23:39:29 GMT
Wow, that looks amazing. San Marino Blue is just gorgeous, adaptive led's as well. Whatever the full undisguised next-gen 4-Series looks like, I doubt it will look as good as this.
Is this a particulate filter version?
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Post by Tim on Feb 10, 2020 11:20:58 GMT
If Tim makes good in his threat to get one, the 440i will be in danger of becoming the forum’s new 156 GTA. How many of us had one of those at one point or other? 3 or was it 4? That's on hold for a while, sadly. Mark, the car looks absolutely fantastic, I don't think I've seen another in that colour at all. |
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Post by Mark on Feb 10, 2020 17:24:53 GMT
Thanks again everybody - I have now done a separate thread for the Alfa Giulia Veloce which will hopefully answer your questions.
I'll get the spec up of the BMW asap.
Cheers
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Post by PG on Feb 10, 2020 18:38:28 GMT
It’s no Giulia but very nice all the same Based on the end of term report in the other thread, one can only hope that it is not a Giulia. The 440i is a lovely colour. |
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Post by Mark on Feb 10, 2020 19:13:58 GMT
So, the additional specification of the 440i is as follows:
BMW Individual San Marino paint
BMW individual Opal White Merino Leather (Extended but not full)
Piano Black Individual
BMW Icon Adaptive LED lights
M Sport Plus Pack to include:
19” 704 M Double Spoke Bi-Colour Orbit Grey alloy wheels
M Sport Brakes
Sun Protection Glass
High Beam Assistant
Harman Kardon loudspeaker system
Reverse Camera
Innovation Pack which includes:
RTTI
EBT with wireless charging
Speed limit display
Driving Assistant
Wifi hotspot preparation
Professional Navigation
Heads Up Display
Black Panel Display
Online Entertainment
Remote Services
Concierge Service
Extended Storage
Exterior Mirrors - folding with anti-dazzle
Martin - I have bought the car as used with 9k miles so I haven’t chosen anything personally
(I do have the actual original purchase invoice for the car which seems to have been mistakenly left with the rest of the paperwork and the total purchase price is an eye watering £54,139)
Sav - this car doesn’t have the OPF which means it can take the MPPSK.
Bob - I am thinking about the black grilles....
I think that’s it.
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Post by LandieMark on Feb 10, 2020 19:15:40 GMT
Lovely looking car. That colour has immense depth.
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Post by Martin on Feb 10, 2020 19:34:33 GMT
Really good spec Mark.
I hope someone didn’t pay £54k for it! Did they leave it for you to find prior to purchase? One of the first things they showed me when I looked at the 750i was the purchase / spec document, not that I was daft enough to think anyone would have ever paid £110k for it.
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Post by Mark on Feb 10, 2020 20:28:37 GMT
Really good spec Mark. I hope someone didn’t pay £54k for it! Did they leave it for you to find prior to purchase? One of the first things they showed me when I looked at the 750i was the purchase / spec document, not that I was daft enough to think anyone would have ever paid £110k for it. Thanks Martin. It’s odd as the dealer seems to have breached all GDPR rules by leaving the original purchase invoice and first service invoice with the previous owners personal details such as address, telephone numbers & his email address. I’m very happy that they are there however as I was kind of worried about just having the service history electronically on the car (that just doesn’t feel quite right to me or my OCD!) - I like to have a file with bits of paper! I’m ever so slightly embarrassed to admit that I took advantage of all of this and emailed the original owner to ask if he’d had any trouble with the car. I got a nice reply from him saying that the car had been totally faultless but that he and his wife were of an age where getting in and out of a 4 Series coupe was becoming more of a challenge. I’m pretty sure that he didn’t pay anywhere near £54k for it! |
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Post by Alex on Feb 10, 2020 20:39:24 GMT
That's a lot of well chosen options you've got there even if some of them seem like they ought to be standard (not that the germans ever give you anything for free). Its a great colour and interior combo, just don't sit in it with new Jean's! Hope you enjoy it.
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Post by Roadrunner on Feb 10, 2020 21:31:14 GMT
Great spec, but what are RTTI, OPF and MPPSK?
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Post by Martin on Feb 10, 2020 21:34:04 GMT
Great spec, but what are RTTI, OPF and MPPSK? Real Time Traffic Information Otto Particulate Filter (GPF) M Performance Power and Sound Kit |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2020 22:11:40 GMT
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Post by Mark on Feb 10, 2020 22:13:05 GMT
Its a great colour and interior combo, just don't sit in it with new Jean's! Hope you enjoy it. Thanks Alex. I spent a bit of time on Friday applying Dr Leather Dye-Block which I’ve heard good things about (I‘ve used their cleaner for years and it’s excellent). Hopefully that will protect from at least some of the dye transfer. |
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Post by Sav on Feb 10, 2020 23:19:52 GMT
Ah, excellent news about your 440i being pre-OPF. As you say it gives you the option of MPPSK, and it sounds better as standard as well. Imo, OPF B58-engined cars are less impacted than others in terms of noise quality, but its just best not to have one at all!
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Post by racingteatray on Feb 11, 2020 10:28:30 GMT
That's a good spec. The interesting aspect (for me) is that your 440i doesn't have the adaptive suspension whereas mine does (apparently it's not a commonly-chosen option). As such, I shall be curious to see what you think of the standard ride. Mine is pretty good in the Comfort setting whereas the Sport setting, whilst having its time and place, would be too much if you had to put up with it all the time.
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Post by PetrolEd on Feb 11, 2020 10:42:48 GMT
Ah, excellent news about your 440i being pre-OPF. As you say it gives you the option of MPPSK, and it sounds better as standard as well. Imo, OPF B58-engined cars are less impacted than others in terms of noise quality, but its just best not to have one at all! Watch out Martin, you seem to have competition in the BMW anorak stakes. |
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Post by johnc on Feb 11, 2020 10:50:38 GMT
Lovely car Mark and a great colour: very close to Marina Bay Blue. I use the Dr Leather dye block on mine too (Smoked white merino) and it works very well. If you gently clean it every 5 or 6 months with the Dr Leather wipes and then put the dye block on it should work really well.
I really enjoyed my 4 series coupe and I am sure you will too, especially with the 3 litre straight 6 and before they consign us all to bikes and public transport.
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