[techbro]

Originally Posted by rocksterraghu

Taking delivery of 330i M Sport Portimao Blue on Friday. I opted for KA registration and paid ~10,11,000/- road tax, Bimmer guys are in take-it or leave-it mode, but Navnit gave me a decent discount of 7-8 lakh. Added carbon fibre spoiler and all-weather mats to the package - black front grill is in transit.

Have been waiting for 15 days now for an auspicious date. Surviving one night at a time with diazepam in my belly.

Can you please let me know how did you manage to get 7 lakhs off? Your total price breakdown would be great and also if you could share the SA number you were in touch with

[heartbreakkid]

From one blue to another.

Monday was a bitter-sweet day to see my 2017 Elantra 2.0L Petrol being driven away, what fun it was to drive that car around.



Took delivery of the next blue yesterday, a 330i MSports in Portimao Blue "Dark" and Mocha on the interiors. Just sharing some pictures from the delivery here, will take some nice pictures over the weekend.





Getting PPF done over the weekend. Need to figure out the wireless charging situation, has anyone been able to retrofit something or add something that fits nicely on the wireless charging tray? I was looking at the BimmerTech wireless charger but for some reason, after I enter my VIN it says that the product is not compatible. Any pointers would be appreciated.

[itwasntme]

Originally Posted by heartbreakkid

From one blue to another.
Need to figure out the wireless charging situation, has anyone been able to retrofit something or add something that fits nicely on the wireless charging tray?

Congrats! Looks stunning, I must say. Did you get the gloss black rear spoiler too?

Are you very insistent on wireless charging? Most folks stop using it pretty quickly as it heats up most phones + does not consistently deliver enough juice when using Maps or Android Auto/Apple CarPlay. I'm on Android but believe long term iPhone battery life is particularly affected by the heat generated.

[heartbreakkid]

Originally Posted by itwasntme

Congrats! Looks stunning, I must say. Did you get the gloss black rear spoiler too?

Thank you. No I haven't yet, giving the wallet a rest before going in again, I guess. Is that an original BMW part or after-market? Any links to the same?

Originally Posted by itwasntme

Are you very insistent on wireless charging? Most folks stop using it pretty quickly as it heats up most phones + does not consistently deliver enough juice when using Maps or Android Auto/Apple CarPlay. I'm on Android but believe long term iPhone battery life is particularly affected by the heat generated.

Yea, I am very used to wireless chargers, have a couple of them spread out in the home, one on the office desk, it is just more convenient for me. BMW does sell one as an accessory but that's like a vertical stand.

[BeMyWings]

Originally Posted by heartbreakkid

Took delivery of the next blue yesterday, a 330i MSports in Portimao Blue "Dark" and Mocha on the interiors.

Congratulations mate, the car looks stunning! All the best!

Originally Posted by heartbreakkid

Getting PPF done over the weekend.

Where are you getting the PPF done? Please let me know, I'll keep that in mind, thanks!

[heartbreakkid]

Originally Posted by BeMyWings

Congratulations mate, the car looks stunning! All the best!


Where are you getting the PPF done? Please let me know, I'll keep that in mind, thanks!

Good friends at Aquatint.

[sachinjoseph]

Originally Posted by sharathm

Some more pics..

Attachment 2307342

Attachment 2307343

Attachment 2307344

Hey lovely review. Just a quick question. How are you feeling driving this car in our lovely Bangalore roads? I’m worried about the ground clearance driving in Bangalore.
Would love to hear your views.

[sharathm]

Originally Posted by sachinjoseph

Hey lovely review. Just a quick question. How are you feeling driving this car in our lovely Bangalore roads? I’m worried about the ground clearance driving in Bangalore.
Would love to hear your views.

Yeah so far I have not had too many problems with ground clearance. It is low, there is no getting away from that, but I have now taken the car all the way to Hassan, out of Bangalore to Kanakapura road and few other places without any issues.

You still have to approach a few road humps in a angled manner, but is that taking anything away from the driving experience or comfort, absolutely not!

I was contemplating getting a spacer to increase the suspension, but based on inputs from people on this forum, I refrained from it as it was gonna interfere with the ride quality.

Hope this helps..

[sharathm]

Originally Posted by heartbreakkid

From one blue to another.

Monday was a bitter-sweet day to see my 2017 Elantra 2.0L Petrol being driven away, what fun it was to drive that car around.

Attachment 2350632

Took delivery of the next blue yesterday, a 330i MSports in Portimao Blue "Dark" and Mocha on the interiors. Just sharing some pictures from the delivery here, will take some nice pictures over the weekend.

Attachment 2350635

Attachment 2350634

Getting PPF done over the weekend. Need to figure out the wireless charging situation, has anyone been able to retrofit something or add something that fits nicely on the wireless charging tray? I was looking at the BimmerTech wireless charger but for some reason, after I enter my VIN it says that the product is not compatible. Any pointers would be appreciated.

Excellent pics, and looks like a good discount from the SA as well. I was also told the wireless charger is not available (due to semi conductor shortage) when I bought mine, but it does trickle charge, so really no point in using it. The fast charger ports work quite well.

[techbro]

Originally Posted by sharathm

Excellent pics, and looks like a good discount from the SA as well. I was also told the wireless charger is not available (due to semi conductor shortage) when I bought mine, but it does trickle charge, so really no point in using it. The fast charger ports work quite well.

What's the discount that he got? Any idea?

[heartbreakkid]

Originally Posted by techbro

What's the discount that he got? Any idea?

58.60L OTR, quoted OTR was 64.86L.

[techbro]

Originally Posted by heartbreakkid

58.60L OTR, quoted OTR was 64.86L.

Wow, that's amazing. The SA I'm in touch with are absolute knuckleheads. Not letting go off more than 2L. Can you please give me a breakdown? What's the ex-showroom and the discount on ex-showroom, state registration tax, insurace?

[heartbreakkid]

Got the car back yesterday after PPF, Ceramic, and heat control films on glass panels. Images below.

Happy to answer any questions.

[techbro]

Originally Posted by heartbreakkid

Got the car back yesterday after PPF, Ceramic, and heat control films on glass panels. Images below.

Happy to answer any questions.

Attachment 2353615

Attachment 2353616

Attachment 2353617

Attachment 2353618

Looks stunning. I just wanted to check if you are open to discussing the ex-showroom price you were able to get from your dealership.

[heartbreakkid]

Originally Posted by techbro

Looks stunning. I just wanted to check if you are open to discussing the ex-showroom price you were able to get from your dealership.

Already posted it earlier in this very thread.