Order placed for 123D

[Gazmoses]

Finally went shopping and placed an order today!

Has to be built given the options, so unfortunately have the long wait ahead.

In the end went with -
123D M Sport
Auto
Black Sapphire Metallic
Sunroof
Professional Navigation
Electric Seats
Seat Heating
Xenon Headlights

Was going to go with 261 alloys although really preferred the ride on the 17s, so stuck with the 207s.

I did take the 135 for a spin, although managed to keep myself composed and stuck with the 123d.

Turns out my employer is on the corporate plan, so I'll pick up free servicing for 2 years also.

All in all a very pleasant experience. Achieved the price I was after with a minimum of fuss.

Cheers again to everyone, for the all the advice and tips I've picked up.

Gaz

[AussieAlf]

Originally Posted by Gazmoses

Has to be built given the options, so unfortunately have the long wait ahead.

Yeah, I know what you mean. Ordered my 123d Convertible in mid-march, just got on a boat 3 days ago (now in Southampton, UK). Enjoy the long wait.

Cheers,
Alf

[Jeef Beef]

Originally Posted by Gazmoses

Finally went shopping and placed an order today!

Has to be built given the options, so unfortunately have the long wait ahead.

In the end went with -
123D M Sport
Auto
Black Sapphire Metallic
Sunroof
Professional Navigation
Electric Seats
Seat Heating
Xenon Headlights

Was going to go with 261 alloys although really preferred the ride on the 17s, so stuck with the 207s.

I did take the 135 for a spin, although managed to keep myself composed and stuck with the 123d.

Turns out my employer is on the corporate plan, so I'll pick up free servicing for 2 years also.

All in all a very pleasant experience. Achieved the price I was after with a minimum of fuss.

Cheers again to everyone, for the all the advice and tips I've picked up.

Gaz

Congrats mate! It's a long wait but don't worry it'll be worth it. Hope to see that beautiful 1er at a meet soon. Hope all our advice paid off in the end

EDIT: just saw that you are in Melbourne. Won't be likely to see your car then

On a sidenote, I thought corporate plan was for 3 years free service? That's what I have right now.

['fatboy']

Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

Congrats mate! It's a long wait but don't worry it'll be worth it. Hope to see that beautiful 1er at a meet soon. Hope all our advice paid off in the end

EDIT: just saw that you are in Melbourne. Won't be likely to see your car then

On a sidenote, I thought corporate plan was for 3 years free service? That's what I have right now.

I'm on the corporate plan and it's only valid for 2 yrs free service? Maybe it changed?

OP: Congrats on the new car. Most of us on the forums had to wait so we know how you must be feeling.

[Taymaishu]

Congrats mate!!!! Hopefully you bargained HARD

The only thing is, get yourself a bottle of ArmorAll Wheel Protectant. These cars kick an absolutely shitload of brakedust all over the wheels and rear of the car (especially first 5,000km).

The 207s are just nasty for it, and they're an absolute bitch to clean. I spent aaaages cleaning mine each weekend until i decided to get the protectant

[chylld]

Originally Posted by Taymaishu

The only thing is, get yourself a bottle of ArmorAll Wheel Protectant. These cars kick an absolutely shitload of brakedust all over the wheels and rear of the car (especially first 5,000km).

I strongly second this; works like magic, repels brake dust so well your car always looks good as new Otherwise brake dust will make your shiny new wheels almost black (my car is space grey metallic and when the wheels were dirty they were darker than the paint)

[d3syd]

Congrats on the purchase Gaz. Ditto the wheel protectant, just applied a coat yesterday. If you wash you car as irregularly as me, the product is a godsend.

Come to think of it, why doesn't Armoral come up with a spray on "Car Protectant", then I can spray my whole car with the stuff and it'll look smick all the time. lol.

[leoloo]

good choice, a wonderfull engine...

lot of fun