[jnismith]

Well after weeks of indecision, test drives, discussion with wife, trawling the Internet and visiting dealerships, I've ordered a 440i GC. In the end it came down to a new 440i or a beautiful 640D with 1500 miles on it. But in the end, I decided against the 640D mainly because Mark1966 described it as:

"a wallowy old hector in comparison (to a M3) and best left for those drawing there pension to use for the occasional trip to the golf club"

Well actually, the real reason was that after driving the Nissan 370Z last week, I really wanted a petrol engine this time. And also, I will be able to throw around the 440i much more than the 640D.

So this is what I ordered

F36 440i M Sport Gran Coupe B58 3.0i
Carbon Black (which is lovely)
Ivory White/Black Dakota Leather

Interior Comfort Pack
M Sport + Pack
Reversing Assist Camera
Electric Glass Sunroof
Fineline Anthracite Wood Trim
High-Beam Assistant

Service Pack

I considered the following:

Heated steering wheel, but I have these things called gloves which seem to work quite well
Park Assist, but I can park myself (and the salesman wasn't exactly complimentary about it)
40/20/40 split back seat as the standard 60/40 seems perfectly adequate
Adaptive Suspension, I've got this on the 335D but haven't used the taughter setting all that often and I'm sure that with 19" wheels and MSport suspension, it will be fine.

And that's it. Good price, good trade in for mine, delivery at around end of April.

One happy bunny....

[Mark1966]

I am bad

Good choice by the way, imo the best looking car BMW produce

[Chompers]

Well done, that will be one fine car

[TodmordenLad]

By far the better choice, congrats - better looking, better handling

My planned next motor - once there are a few AUC around...

[KS_340i]

That'll be v nice indeed

[Tengocity]

Nice one!

The 6 pot petrol engine seems to be comin back in popularity, and I for one am a little jealous...

[jnismith]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

Nice one!

The 6 pot petrol engine seems to be comin back in popularity, and I for one am a little jealous...

You're just going to have to buy one then!

[TB_330i]

Sounds great - definitely the better choice out of the two!

One note: Be sure that folding seats are included in base spec - they aren't in the F30 or standard 3dr 4 (judging by online info). That would be a nasty surprise!

[TodmordenLad]

Originally Posted by TodmordenLad

By far the better choice, congrats - better looking, better handling

My planned next motor - once there are a few AUC around...

PS if you're ever planning on wearing jeans on those lovely white seats, I recommend investing in a bottle of Dr Leather advanced formula leather cleaner - have used it for ages, magic stuff, lifts off the transferred dye with minimum effort

[Ham1]

Congrats!! I really wanted the 440i over the 435d but settled for diesel as most my driving is motorway based. How long is ur build wait?

[subsy]

Congratulations- you've been lucky with the build wait - many are waiting or did wait 5+ months for their 40i cars!

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by jnismith

You're just going to have to buy one then!

I would, but the current 335d and the 330e on order will suit our needs well. I will hopefully buy a 6 pot petrol of some kind as a weekend toy later in the year though.

[Ice Man]

Originally Posted by jnismith

Park Assist, but I can park myself (and the salesman wasn't exactly complimentary about it)
..

The salesman dissed your parking and you still bought off him

Welcome to. The 6 pot F36 carbon black owners club

Did you get a decent discount?

[jnismith]

Originally Posted by TB_330i

Sounds great - definitely the better choice out of the two!

One note: Be sure that folding seats are included in base spec - they aren't in the F30 or standard 3dr 4 (judging by online info). That would be a nasty surprise!

I will check again but I am pretty sure they are (and I saw one yesterday with 60/40 seats)

Thanks anyway

[jnismith]

Originally Posted by TodmordenLad

PS if you're ever planning on wearing jeans on those lovely white seats, I recommend investing in a bottle of Dr Leather advanced formula leather cleaner - have used it for ages, magic stuff, lifts off the transferred dye with minimum effort

Thanks, will remember that. I've had white leather before and it was a problem

[jnismith]

Originally Posted by Ice Man

The salesman dissed your parking and you still bought off him

Welcome to. The 6 pot F36 carbon black owners club

Did you get a decent discount?

I knew someone would read it that way

Got a bit better price than C2C

Jeremy

[gromit2468]

The 60/40 rear seats are standard on the GC.

Go for the parking pack...I can park myself too, but its only a couple of hundred quid more than just the camera, and its a great toy!

[jnismith]

Originally Posted by subsy

Congratulations- you've been lucky with the build wait - many are waiting or did wait 5+ months for their 40i cars!

I'll wait till I get it confirmed. I'm just going on what the sales guy said.

[robwils]

Originally Posted by jnismith

Well after weeks of indecision, test drives, discussion with wife, trawling the Internet and visiting dealerships, I've ordered a 440i GC. In the end it came down to a new 440i or a beautiful 640D with 1500 miles on it. But in the end, I decided against the 640D mainly because Mark1966 described it as:

"a wallowy old hector in comparison (to a M3) and best left for those drawing there pension to use for the occasional trip to the golf club"

Well actually, the real reason was that after driving the Nissan 370Z last week, I really wanted a petrol engine this time. And also, I will be able to throw around the 440i much more than the 640D.

So this is what I ordered

F36 440i M Sport Gran Coupe B58 3.0i
Carbon Black (which is lovely)
Ivory White/Black Dakota Leather

Interior Comfort Pack
M Sport + Pack
Reversing Assist Camera
Electric Glass Sunroof
Fineline Anthracite Wood Trim
High-Beam Assistant

Service Pack

I considered the following:

Heated steering wheel, but I have these things called gloves which seem to work quite well
Park Assist, but I can park myself (and the salesman wasn't exactly complimentary about it)
40/20/40 split back seat as the standard 60/40 seems perfectly adequate
Adaptive Suspension, I've got this on the 335D but haven't used the taughter setting all that often and I'm sure that with 19" wheels and MSport suspension, it will be fine.

And that's it. Good price, good trade in for mine, delivery at around end of April.

One happy bunny....

Looks a good choice, interesting you didn't spec adaptive, it's a question I've asked in another thread. My current car doesn't have it anyway so sounds like I won't miss it.

I've same thoughts about the lighter colour seats, sounds like they will clean up ok as long as you look after them.

Rob

[225]

Great car. If we didn't need the touring I would have Gc, lovely looking thing.

[jnismith]

Originally Posted by robwils

Looks a good choice, interesting you didn't spec adaptive, it's a question I've asked in another thread. My current car doesn't have it anyway so sounds like I won't miss it.

I've same thoughts about the lighter colour seats, sounds like they will clean up ok as long as you look after them.

Rob

As I said, I have adaptive on my current car, but to be honest, I've probably been in comfort mode about 98% of the time. And it's about £500 so I thought I would spend it on other things instead, like the sunroof.

[gatsojon]

Sounds lovely

I think I'd swap the camera for hud, though I appreciate its a bit more expensive.