We're trading up from a 2002 318i SE with 40k on the clock, which we bought new. That car is great and we hope to keep this new car for 10 years as well.
Wanted a smooth 6 cylinder petrol, non-turbo before they cease to exist (we do only 4000miles/year). Added loads of options, which I had a lot of help with from a journalist friend. Delivery mid May.
We have 2 kids (a 10day old & 22month old) Plan to fit 2 car seats in rear and still have space for 1 occational adult. Just bought a Recaro Young Sport, hopefully it will fit next to a Maxi Cosi Pebble.
Really hesitated on getting a built in satnav, as our TomTom is so good, but hopefully the Pro Plus pack will make it worth it. Rear entertainment would have been nice, but I will fit iPads to back of headrests instead.
We live in centre of London, but when we get out it should be great fun.
530i M-Sport Touring*
Sophisto Grey 2
Oyster/Black Dakota leather
ZGA - Visibility Pack
ZGM - Comfort Pack w/seats
ZGP - Media Pack Pro Plus
223 - Variable Damper Control
2NB - 19" 351M
2TB - Sport Automatic
402 - Panoramic Glass Sunroof
677 - Loudspeaker Pro
654 - DAB
3AG - Reversing Camera
8TH - Speed limit display
5AG - Lane Change Warning
4CE - Fineline Anthracite
761 - Sun protection glass
417 - Sun blinds rear
430 - Ext Mirrors folding
316 - Boot-lid powered
418 - Extended storage
575 - 12 volt
441 - smokers pack deletion
Edit: The car arrived! first thoughts
here.