G30 M sport Order

Ken-m-sport · 02-12-2017, 02:32 PM

Quick test drive on Friday and the deal was done. Currently driving a 4 series GC 420d, the interior quality of G30 is just such a beautiful place to be.

Quick spec.
20d
White, with 19" black alloys
Folding door mirrors
Power boot lid
Sun protection glass
Split folding rear seats
5 year service pack
Pearl Interior finish
Daytona black with blue stitching
Interactive display key

Hoping to get the car by 1st April to avoid the increase road tax.

ajfoggy · 02-12-2017, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken-m-sport

Quick test drive on Friday and the deal was done. Currently driving a 4 series GC 420d, the interior quality of G30 is just such a beautiful place to be.

Quick spec.
20d
White, with 19" black alloys
Folding door mirrors
Power boot lid
Sun protection glass
Split folding rear seats
5 year service pack
Pearl Interior finish
Daytona black with blue stitching
Interactive display key

Hoping to get the car by 1st April to avoid the increase road tax.

Nice one. Are you sure it's a 5 year service plan ?? I thought they had dropped them to 3 years!

They should be able to give you a build week and delivery week?

Bandiano · 02-12-2017, 02:43 PM

Interesting, I was thinking of a 420 GC test drive before ordering, how did the 2 compare in terms of driving ?

Laki021 · 02-12-2017, 02:51 PM

Congrats!

I would't be so optimistic about getting it before 1st of April...

Ken-m-sport · 02-12-2017, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ajfoggy

Nice one. Are you sure it's a 5 year service plan ?? I thought they had dropped them to 3 years!

They should be able to give you a build week and delivery week?

Sorry your right it is 3 years.

Ken-m-sport · 02-12-2017, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bandiano

Interesting, I was thinking of a 420 GC test drive before ordering, how did the 2 compare in terms of driving ?

The GC feels a lot lighter, but rides very low to the ground and can't be quite firm at times. The build of the G30 is way above the GC, the GC is a nice car and I will miss its looks and handling.

Ken-m-sport · 02-12-2017, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Laki021

Congrats!

I would't be so optimistic about getting it before 1st of April...

Why, the dealer has a slot which could be changed and therefore spec'd for me. Build slot was confirmed on Friday.

ajfoggy · 02-12-2017, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken-m-sport

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Originally Posted by ajfoggy

Nice one. Are you sure it's a 5 year service plan ?? I thought they had dropped them to 3 years!

They should be able to give you a build week and delivery week?

Sorry your right it is 3 years.

Ok good thought so , still wonder whether to add it now, it's £399 I think for three years. Not sure if anyone knows what the service costs are yet for the g30 though.

E90Fleet · 02-12-2017, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ajfoggy

Ok good thought so , still wonder whether to add it now, it's £399 I think for three years. Not sure if anyone knows what the service costs are yet for the g30 though.

For the 540i it should be pretty much the same as the 340i or 740i

Same amount of oil and same oil filter for the first service
Microfilter is listed at 114 Euro

Brake fluid is only after 3 years and then every 2 years after that
Coolant is lifetime fill

Euro requirements in most countries should be:
Oil Change every 30,000km (18,641 miles) or 2 years
Microfilter every 30,000km (18,641 miles) or 2 years
Engine Air filter every 60,000km (37,282 miles) or 4 years
Spark plugs every 60,000km (37,282 miles) or 4 years

AP · 02-13-2017, 05:55 AM

Service plan down to 3 years now?
Guess that ties in with the maority of leases but the current 5 year I have on the F10 in the UK , was I think good value. (perhaps too much good value which is why they've stoppped it!)
I thought the oil interval had changed from 2 years to a lesser time recently? guess not.

E90Fleet · 02-13-2017, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AP

Service plan down to 3 years now?
Guess that ties in with the maority of leases but the current 5 year I have on the F10 in the UK , was I think good value. (perhaps too much good value which is why they've stoppped it!)
I thought the oil interval had changed from 2 years to a lesser time recently? guess not.

3 In the US
UK will be different

Here we get 5 years standard and its upgradable to 7 years.

E90Fleet · 02-13-2017, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by AP

I thought the oil interval had changed from 2 years to a lesser time recently? guess not.

Its 2 years in most of Europe.
A few countries get 1,5 years
USA gets 1 year

Depends on fuel quality and climactic conditions

robfen · 02-13-2017, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Ken-m-sport

Quick test drive on Friday and the deal was done. Currently driving a 4 series GC 420d, the interior quality of G30 is just such a beautiful place to be.

Quick spec.
20d
White, with 19" black alloys
Folding door mirrors
Power boot lid
Sun protection glass
Split folding rear seats
5 year service pack
Pearl Interior finish
Daytona black with blue stitching
Interactive display key

Hoping to get the car by 1st April to avoid the increase road tax.

Very interested to hear how you get on? I love my f36 430d but the g30 is tempting...

Taheemr · 02-13-2017, 10:19 AM

Im looking at the 430d as a replacement to my f10/530d, though still sat on the fence to go of the 435d, how do you find the 430d, its a much lighter car than the 5 so i assume even the same 258bhp it will be much quicker than the 5

Cheers

robfen · 02-13-2017, 10:54 AM

I think the 430d is a super car. I don't have adaptive but it corners very predictably and quickly.

The pace when you want it is awesome but it'll do 43 mpg all day long if you take it handy.

As the original poster said the suspension can be unforgiving but never truly uncomfortable and it's a little low if your back is suspect getting in and out.

My kids are getting taller and rear seat belts are a bit tight for booster seats but for a smaller family its fine.

I guess the interior could be better its not 100% in all areas but I guess a leather dash would help a lot.

I love how it looks so might try and squeeze another year before I'm forced to size up..

nickyhaan · 02-13-2017, 12:29 PM

If you ever owned a current 5 series i doubt that you like the step back in interior going to a 3 or 4 series... atleast I don't ..

Taheemr · 02-14-2017, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by nickyhaan

If you ever owned a current 5 series i doubt that you like the step back in interior going to a 3 or 4 series... atleast I don't ..

Yes this is true and my main gripe, i would have liked to spec the leather dash option on the 4 series to compensate, issue is that the pre lci spec changeable cars have all been sold and i cant stomach paying £500 road tax ordering an LCI variant which will be delivered after 1st April. The leather dash from memory is not that expensive, there are very few none ma cars with this option fitted from what i can see.

Oh well !!

rsyed · 02-14-2017, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by nickyhaan

If you ever owned a current 5 series i doubt that you like the step back in interior going to a 3 or 4 series... atleast I don't ..

i myself drive a 5 serires touring, my wife a 3 series touring... we are now upgrading hers to a 5 series as we speak - space and interior is just a class higher.

alfiemoon13 · 02-21-2017, 05:28 AM

Just ordered a new G30 530e M Sport with following spec:

Bluestone Metallic
19" 66M Alloys
Ivory Nappa Leather
Burled Walnut Trim
Comfort Seats
Massage Seats
Seat Ventilation
Visibility Package
Adaptive LED
Headlight Wash
High Beam Assistant
Sun Protection Glass
Folding Exterior Mirrors
Side & Rear Sun Blinds
Soft Close Doors
Powered Boot Lid
Ambient Air
Steering Wheel Heating
Split Folding Rear Seats
Comfort Access
Parking Assistant +
Display Key
Enhanced Bluetooth with wireless charging
Wi Fi hotspot preparation
BMW Advanced Loudspeaker System
Gesture Control
Variable Damper Control

Delivery is week 18, which is the first week in May.

Taheemr · 02-21-2017, 05:30 AM

monster spec

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Ken-m-sport New Member 13 Rep 13 Posts Drives: G30 M Sport Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Up North iTrader: (0)	G30 M sport Order Quick test drive on Friday and the deal was done. Currently driving a 4 series GC 420d, the interior quality of G30 is just such a beautiful place to be. Quick spec. 20d White, with 19" black alloys Folding door mirrors Power boot lid Sun protection glass Split folding rear seats 5 year service pack Pearl Interior finish Daytona black with blue stitching Interactive display key Hoping to get the car by 1st April to avoid the increase road tax.
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Taheemr Captain 280 Rep 731 Posts Drives: M6 GC Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mids iTrader: (0)	Im looking at the 430d as a replacement to my f10/530d, though still sat on the fence to go of the 435d, how do you find the 430d, its a much lighter car than the 5 so i assume even the same 258bhp it will be much quicker than the 5 Cheers
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robfen Private 121 Rep 54 Posts Drives: i4 and 550e Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: ireland iTrader: (0)	I think the 430d is a super car. I don't have adaptive but it corners very predictably and quickly. The pace when you want it is awesome but it'll do 43 mpg all day long if you take it handy. As the original poster said the suspension can be unforgiving but never truly uncomfortable and it's a little low if your back is suspect getting in and out. My kids are getting taller and rear seat belts are a bit tight for booster seats but for a smaller family its fine. I guess the interior could be better its not 100% in all areas but I guess a leather dash would help a lot. I love how it looks so might try and squeeze another year before I'm forced to size up..
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alfiemoon13 Enlisted Member 14 Rep 30 Posts Drives: bmw 530d tourer Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	New G30 530e Spec Just ordered a new G30 530e M Sport with following spec: Bluestone Metallic 19" 66M Alloys Ivory Nappa Leather Burled Walnut Trim Comfort Seats Massage Seats Seat Ventilation Visibility Package Adaptive LED Headlight Wash High Beam Assistant Sun Protection Glass Folding Exterior Mirrors Side & Rear Sun Blinds Soft Close Doors Powered Boot Lid Ambient Air Steering Wheel Heating Split Folding Rear Seats Comfort Access Parking Assistant + Display Key Enhanced Bluetooth with wireless charging Wi Fi hotspot preparation BMW Advanced Loudspeaker System Gesture Control Variable Damper Control Delivery is week 18, which is the first week in May.
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