My first diesel: F30 330d LCi Melbourne Red

KR_19

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Hi Guys,

After selling the 228i, and much contemplation about what to get next, I came across this 2017 330d at BMW Bedfordview with 24000kms on the clock.

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That was the only pic I had of it completely stock :fencelook:

The following week I added the gloss back front spoiler, double slated kidney grills, mirror caps, rear diffuser, and bootspoiler.
Also had the side sills wrapped in satin matt black with M performance sticker.

As much as I like the 442m wheels, it didn't look as aggressive or fit in with the rest of the bits I added so a week later I had the 813M reps recommended to me. Somehow pics don't do justice to the wheel. I plan on keeping them on for now while I keep an eye out for a nice set of suitable OEM wheels later on.

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I wasn't a fan of the silver trimming around the window so had that wrapped in gloss black vinyl:


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Also had the headlights and fogs covered in grey laminex.



Been very tempted to start with performance mods, but Motorplan still active until Oct 2022 so I'll just have to wait it out.

I've had the car for nearly 3 months now, and must say it took me a couple of weeks to adjust to shorter rev ranges. Also the weight at the front was also very noticeable to me, considering having owned only 4-cyl in the past. Overall, it's been a real joy to drive - economy, comfort and power balance that I've never experienced in any other vehicle I've driven.
 

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Salt

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Beautiful car. I'm surprised the windows had the chrome, I thought all m sport models has the black trimming. I like the look of the lights. Can I ask where you had them covered and does it interfere witb the light at all?
 

VinceM

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Salt said:
Beautiful car. I'm surprised the windows had the chrome, I thought all m sport models has the black trimming. I like the look of the lights. Can I ask where you had them covered and does it interfere witb the light at all?


It’s a specified item.


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KR_19

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michael.joseph said:
Congrats man. Looks very slick.
Phat01 said:
Congrats man, your ride looks awesome!
dewetjunior said:
Congrats bud, looks fantastic! Many happy miles
tman said:
Thanks gents

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KarshS said:
love that colour....congratz  :bravo:
Thanks bud, I would have went with a black or grey tbh. However, the mileage was what tipped me into buying this one.

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Salt said:
Beautiful car. I'm surprised the windows had the chrome, I thought all m sport models has the black trimming. I like the look of the lights. Can I ask where you had them covered and does it interfere witb the light at all?
Thanks man. I've seen a few others for sale with the silver trim, here's another example https://www.autotrader.co.za/redirect/listing/25642296.
I'm not sure where you're based, but the lights were done at a place in Pietermaritzburg called Shine Time. I know Autotechnics in Hunter Street, Durban also do it. If you're outside of KZN I'm sure one of the other forum members can suggest someone.
The tint is very light, I have not noticed any change in brightness at all.
Nobz330i said:
I like the look of it, congrats.
Thank you

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Salt

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VinceM said:
Salt said:
Beautiful car. I'm surprised the windows had the chrome, I thought all m sport models has the black trimming. I like the look of the lights. Can I ask where you had them covered and does it interfere witb the light at all?


It’s a specified item.


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Cool - you learn something every day! :)
 

AshG108

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Congrats bud! Looks absolutely wicked!

I noticed in the pic that the background seemed like VCC, was going to ask if you from PMB.

The colour is superb, and the wrap on the window trims really did the car justice! Enjoy!
 

PsyCLown

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Congrats!

I personally like the chrome window trim. I love the laminex over the headlights though and the dual slat grilles.
The front looks really aggressive. Very sexy.
 
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