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Notechy · 06-15-2014, 01:07 PM

2000-07 had E46 330dse auto touring, sold at 116,000 miles. 2007-present have E91 335dse touring, now at 119,000 miles. Mileage might now tail off a little as I am more fully retired. Was tempted somewhat by much better mpg of 320d, and performance probably adequate, but disliked engine noise especially when under acceleration. So, in for a penny, in for lots of £££’s despite being mainly gentle drivers.

So, anything ill-judged about this order, in the light of some commentary below? Current selection is of course informed by many helpful posts on this forum, read assiduously after the first version of the order was placed.

F31 335d xDrive Luxury Touring N57z 3.0d
Mineral Grey
Black Dakota leather with Exclusive stitching
Fine-wood trim Fineline anthracite
Interior trim finishers - Pearl Chrome

Active Security package
Interior comfort package
Media package - BMW Professional
Visibility package
Adaptive M Sport suspension
Model designation deletion
Comfort Access
Reversing Assist camera
Ext. mirrors - folding, auto dimming
Elec Fr Seats + Driver Memory
Sport seats
Surround-view
Speed limit display
Harman/Kardon speakers
Matt aluminium roof rails.

Why not M Sport? Slightly prefer look of the Luxury – just a touch of external bling. Wife dislikes alloys which display too much of the “gubbins” behind. Dislike the gloom of the black headlining in the absence of light interior trims designed to maximise the visibility of grime. M Sports Plus package side-stepped for similar reasons, plus fear of big wheel impact of ride comfort.

Mineral gray goes well with the touch of bling, but needs the aluminium roof rails instead of black.

Interior comfort – mainly to get the folding rear head restraints which otherwise block the view to the rear.

Exterior folding mirrors – as required by other options.

Surround view – substituted for initial option of Advanced Parking Package.

Variable Speed Steering – initially selected as I did not like the lightness of steering at motorway speeds; dropped when I read that, although it becomes more sensitive at sharper turns, it is still more sensitive than standard steering around the centre.

Sun protection glass – not ordered, but not definitely ruled out. Advice particularly welcomed here. How much does it achieve in relation to its stated purpose? And, for anyone recommending it, have you travelled far in the back of your car on a gloomy day, and how was it?

So, any helpful observations please?

06-15-2014, 01:07 PM	#1
Notechy Lieutenant 118 Rep 446 Posts Drives: G30 530d xDrive SE Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Surrey iTrader: (0)	Anything “wrong” with this order? 2000-07 had E46 330dse auto touring, sold at 116,000 miles. 2007-present have E91 335dse touring, now at 119,000 miles. Mileage might now tail off a little as I am more fully retired. Was tempted somewhat by much better mpg of 320d, and performance probably adequate, but disliked engine noise especially when under acceleration. So, in for a penny, in for lots of £££’s despite being mainly gentle drivers. So, anything ill-judged about this order, in the light of some commentary below? Current selection is of course informed by many helpful posts on this forum, read assiduously after the first version of the order was placed. F31 335d xDrive Luxury Touring N57z 3.0d Mineral Grey Black Dakota leather with Exclusive stitching Fine-wood trim Fineline anthracite Interior trim finishers - Pearl Chrome Active Security package Interior comfort package Media package - BMW Professional Visibility package Adaptive M Sport suspension Model designation deletion Comfort Access Reversing Assist camera Ext. mirrors - folding, auto dimming Elec Fr Seats + Driver Memory Sport seats Surround-view Speed limit display Harman/Kardon speakers Matt aluminium roof rails. Why not M Sport? Slightly prefer look of the Luxury – just a touch of external bling. Wife dislikes alloys which display too much of the “gubbins” behind. Dislike the gloom of the black headlining in the absence of light interior trims designed to maximise the visibility of grime. M Sports Plus package side-stepped for similar reasons, plus fear of big wheel impact of ride comfort. Mineral gray goes well with the touch of bling, but needs the aluminium roof rails instead of black. Interior comfort – mainly to get the folding rear head restraints which otherwise block the view to the rear. Exterior folding mirrors – as required by other options. Surround view – substituted for initial option of Advanced Parking Package. Variable Speed Steering – initially selected as I did not like the lightness of steering at motorway speeds; dropped when I read that, although it becomes more sensitive at sharper turns, it is still more sensitive than standard steering around the centre. Sun protection glass – not ordered, but not definitely ruled out. Advice particularly welcomed here. How much does it achieve in relation to its stated purpose? And, for anyone recommending it, have you travelled far in the back of your car on a gloomy day, and how was it? So, any helpful observations please?
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