Delivery Day FinallyArrived

DonnyGirl · 03-16-2006, 09:27 AM

Ok so today I washed my previouscar, see attached of my E30, which I have for 14 years, and probably the best Car I shall ever own. And drove it once last time to the dearlership for part exchange

Hopefully its new owner will appreciate what a fince car it is.

Then 2 hours later it is replaced by new 325 SE, SG, Manual Sports Suspension.

See attached. I was pretty nervous driving it back in the drizzle here in the UK, a few miles on the A217, M25 and A3, and a bit of street driving to get an initial feel. The gearbox is very notchy, and I embarassed myself holding up traffic at roundabouts trying to get into 1st gear, once with a police car behind me. Hopefully the gearbox will loosen up a bit. The ride is pretty good, I was a bit worried about the sports suspension, but I am happy to feel the bumps in the road, and the speed bumps seem pretty good. It will take a couple of months before I can really enjoty the car. (Although it only took me 15 minutes in the car, when I realised I was doing over 80 mph.)

Best regards, appologies for the poor quality photos, both done today in a rush

Mr. BMW · 03-16-2006, 09:46 AM

Very nice! What color is the new car?

325 Baller · 03-16-2006, 10:07 AM

Wow looks very nice

KL2DC · 03-16-2006, 10:16 AM

Congratulations!! How do you find SG now that you've taken delivery?

edit: you should've kept your e30

... lovely car

E90Fleet · 03-16-2006, 10:34 AM

Congrats

DonnyGirl · 03-16-2006, 11:31 AM

Its kinda of a dank dreary day here in the South of England, so difficult to really judge, suffice to say that I am very happy withe Sparkling Graphite so far. It makes me feel all profesional.

Now I just need to worry about keeping it looking good.

Gitta · 03-16-2006, 11:32 AM

Very nice and congrats! The gear box will losen up over time. I have about 4800 miles on mine now and it's much better.

TYW · 03-16-2006, 11:43 AM

The gearbox will feel much better once you put on about 1500 miles. I noticed a huge difference in ease of shifting.

Congrats!

Kimo · 03-16-2006, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonnyGirl

Ok so today I washed my previouscar, see attached of my E30, which I have for 14 years, and probably the best Car I shall ever own. And drove it once last time to the dearlership for part exchange

Hopefully its new owner will appreciate what a fince car it is.

Nice e30.
I drove an '85 e30 3er for 270,000 miles before selling it in a private transaction 10 months ago and buying an e46. The e30 was FUN FUN FUN and even with those miles, I was still stoked to get in it and drive. That said, the e46 helps ALOT to ease the loss of the e30. My wife traded to her e90 from an '89 e34 535i with 215,000 miles, which was also a GREAT car.
We both hope the newer ones will be as good to us as the older generation was.
Congrats on your new 3er.
Mike

London320d · 03-16-2006, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonnyGirl

Its kinda of a dank dreary day here in the South of England, so difficult to really judge, suffice to say that I am very happy withe Sparkling Graphite so far. It makes me feel all profesional.

Now I just need to worry about keeping it looking good.

My 320d is SG. I'm very happy with the colour. When I ordered it the colour was the last decision I made - Five minutes before signing the order and after a month of negotiating price etc....

. The only problem might be keeping it clean.

I don't know why it looks so good, I mean "grey" shouldn't.. But it does!.

Congratulations!

Whispers: Psst... You can update your "Drives" field in your profile now

[edited to add last two lines]

vladinecko · 03-16-2006, 02:48 PM

very cool, congrats!

ashecnc · 03-16-2006, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonnyGirl

Ok so today I washed my previouscar, see attached of my E30, which I have for 14 years, and probably the best Car I shall ever own. And drove it once last time to the dearlership for part exchange

Hopefully its new owner will appreciate what a fince car it is.

Then 2 hours later it is replaced by new 325 SE, SG, Manual Sports Suspension.

See attached. I was pretty nervous driving it back in the drizzle here in the UK, a few miles on the A217, M25 and A3, and a bit of street driving to get an initial feel. The gearbox is very notchy, and I embarassed myself holding up traffic at roundabouts trying to get into 1st gear, once with a police car behind me. Hopefully the gearbox will loosen up a bit. The ride is pretty good, I was a bit worried about the sports suspension, but I am happy to feel the bumps in the road, and the speed bumps seem pretty good. It will take a couple of months before I can really enjoty the car. (Although it only took me 15 minutes in the car, when I realised I was doing over 80 mph.)

Best regards, appologies for the poor quality photos, both done today in a rush

Congrats, very nice!

Nikki · 03-16-2006, 03:41 PM

Both very beautiful cars! Congrats and good luck.

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DonnyGirl Private First Class 23 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 325 SE + sports susp SG Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sutton UK iTrader: (0)	Delivery Day FinallyArrived Ok so today I washed my previouscar, see attached of my E30, which I have for 14 years, and probably the best Car I shall ever own. And drove it once last time to the dearlership for part exchange Hopefully its new owner will appreciate what a fince car it is. Then 2 hours later it is replaced by new 325 SE, SG, Manual Sports Suspension. See attached. I was pretty nervous driving it back in the drizzle here in the UK, a few miles on the A217, M25 and A3, and a bit of street driving to get an initial feel. The gearbox is very notchy, and I embarassed myself holding up traffic at roundabouts trying to get into 1st gear, once with a police car behind me. Hopefully the gearbox will loosen up a bit. The ride is pretty good, I was a bit worried about the sports suspension, but I am happy to feel the bumps in the road, and the speed bumps seem pretty good. It will take a couple of months before I can really enjoty the car. (Although it only took me 15 minutes in the car, when I realised I was doing over 80 mph.) Best regards, appologies for the poor quality photos, both done today in a rush Attached Images
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DonnyGirl Private First Class 23 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 325 SE + sports susp SG Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sutton UK iTrader: (0)	Its kinda of a dank dreary day here in the South of England, so difficult to really judge, suffice to say that I am very happy withe Sparkling Graphite so far. It makes me feel all profesional. Now I just need to worry about keeping it looking good.
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TYW Lieutenant 17 Rep 454 Posts Drives: - 335i Coupe - Monaco / Saddle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (1)	The gearbox will feel much better once you put on about 1500 miles. I noticed a huge difference in ease of shifting. Congrats!
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