[jamiey]

It's "little boy in the run up to Christmas" time as my dealer has informed me that my car is built and has been released to carrier.



I've already grabbed the VIN and downloaded a copy of the manual to the Driver's Guide app.

Also checked an online VIN checker which informs it's build date was Friday 20th, and it has the proper spec (always helps).

Dealer says they should have it in two weeks, does this sound realistic?

I assume UK 5'ers are built in Germany?

[AP]

yes built in Germany.
Sounds about right, might even be earlier than expected. I seem to recall mine arrived slightly earlier than expected.
Pics of course when it arrives!

difficult in all the excitement (you try and behave all cool and relaxed but fail miserably!) but before you drive away, ensure the paintworks all ok.

[jamiey]

Good Point.

One thought for something to check was for dead pixels on the MFIP (unlikely these days but would be really annoying)

[dippo]

5 series are built in Dingolfing, which is in the bottom right hand corner of Germany.

Built on Friday 20th, it will probably be on a train by Monday 23 or Tuesday 24. It's about 500 miles to Cuxhaven, so you probably have to allow 24 hours for that, which means it arrives at the docks Tuesday 24 or Wednesday 25. Allowing time to get it on a boat, it should leave either Thursday or Friday, arriving in Immingham Friday 27 or Saturday 28.

From Immingham it will be ferried to the BMW Import Centre at Thorne, and would probably arrive there Monday March 2, and be allocated for delivery to the dealer that day. The delivery company will probably be contracted to deliver within 3 working days, so the car should be with your dealer by sometime on Thursday 5, and then need PDI etc.

It can be quicker, but not much!

[The Beast]

Congrats!

What have you had?

[jamiey]

Originally Posted by The Beast

Congrats!

What have you had?

As in my previous cars?

Don't have many as I/we tend to buy outright and then keep them for circa 5 + years.

1993-98 1st was a Peugeot 205 XS 85 bhp in 850KG. Terrific steering, lift off oversteer 17.5 MPH per 1000 in top...

98-05 Subaru Impreza Turbo. Kept it too long and hated it in the end. Bouncy, floaty, turbo laggy, overlight feel-less steering, ended up being almost worthless because of all the grey imports, wipers and lights were useless so you had all this grip you couldn't use as you couldn't blooming see!

04-onwards 2000 Lotus Elise Series 1. Not sure if/when I will ever be able to part with this. It's a wonderfully pure driving experience which still surprises me with how practical it is. It's ideal for my daily communte, does circa 40MPG, is pretty much water tight, and the controls are light and beautifully responsive. It's also pretty non threatening (smiley face grill) so people tend to let me out and are pleased to see it.

05 - 09 MKV Golf GTI. Loved it to bits, was so much more confidence inspiring to drive than the Impreza. Great optional Xenons after the Impreza I resolved to always go for the best lighting option available. Didn't want it to get too old/worthless so started looking for a replacement early 2009 as the MKVI had just come out. Had a "how much!?!?" at the configurator and then started looking around and just happened to see 3 identically speced 9 month 330d Tourings all on Yorkshire plates at a dealer 40 miles away soooo....

09-15 e91 330d. Love it to bits. In the week between test driving and collecting it no.1 child when from a possiblity to a thin blue line. Been a terrific car but 2 kids, their spraff and a Bugaboo that doesn't fit between the suspension turrets in the boot mean more space is required.

A car for us has to excel at the journey to my wife's parents 380 miles away near Henley. This consists of a blast down the terrific A701 to moffat (EVO have occassionaly used it and I believe they ran a Huayra on it). It's a twisting bucking rollcoaster or a road and the 330 excels at it. Then it's motorways for the rest sitting at a decent speed in comfort, which the 3 again is great at.

I tried an X3 and just could gel with it, then tried a 5 and it was like coming home. I can't wait to try Sport + on the Adaptive Drive on the A701 and then click back to Comfort + for the Motorway.

[The Beast]

Originally Posted by jamiey

As in my previous cars?

Don't have many as I/we tend to buy outright and then keep them for circa 5 + years.

1993-98 1st was a Peugeot 205 XS 85 bhp in 850KG. Terrific steering, lift off oversteer 17.5 MPH per 1000 in top...

98-05 Subaru Impreza Turbo. Kept it too long and hated it in the end. Bouncy, floaty, turbo laggy, overlight feel-less steering, ended up being almost worthless because of all the grey imports, wipers and lights were useless so you had all this grip you couldn't use as you couldn't blooming see!

04-onwards 2000 Lotus Elise Series 1. Not sure if/when I will ever be able to part with this. It's a wonderfully pure driving experience which still surprises me with how practical it is. It's ideal for my daily communte, does circa 40MPG, is pretty much water tight, and the controls are light and beautifully responsive. It's also pretty non threatening (smiley face grill) so people tend to let me out and are pleased to see it.

05 - 09 MKV Golf GTI. Loved it to bits, was so much more confidence inspiring to drive than the Impreza. Great optional Xenons after the Impreza I resolved to always go for the best lighting option available. Didn't want it to get too old/worthless so started looking for a replacement early 2009 as the MKVI had just come out. Had a "how much!?!?" at the configurator and then started looking around and just happened to see 3 identically speced 9 month 330d Tourings all on Yorkshire plates at a dealer 40 miles away soooo....

09-15 e91 330d. Love it to bits. In the week between test driving and collecting it no.1 child when from a possiblity to a thin blue line. Been a terrific car but 2 kids, their spraff and a Bugaboo that doesn't fit between the suspension turrets in the boot mean more space is required.

A car for us has to excel at the journey to my wife's parents 380 miles away near Henley. This consists of a blast down the terrific A701 to moffat (EVO have occassionaly used it and I believe they ran a Huayra on it). It's a twisting bucking rollcoaster or a road and the 330 excels at it. Then it's motorways for the rest sitting at a decent speed in comfort, which the 3 again is great at.

I tried an X3 and just could gel with it, then tried a 5 and it was like coming home. I can't wait to try Sport + on the Adaptive Drive on the A701 and then click back to Comfort + for the Motorway.

Lol - nice to know your car history but I meant which F10 have you ordered and whats the spec

[jamiey]

Ha that would have taken less time... not much as I went a little mad on the options:

Model description: 530d
Market: Europa
Type: 5K12
E-Code: F11 (MUE)
Chassis: touring
Steering: rechts
Doors: 5
Engine: N57D30O1 - 3,00l (190kW)
Drive: Heckantrieb
Transmission: automatisch
Body Color: Carbonschwarz Metallic (416)
Upholstery: Leder Dakota/schwarz Exklusivnaht (LCLZ)
Production date: 20.02.2015
Assembled in: Dingolfing

Code Serienausstattung Standard Equipment
S1CCA
Auto Start Stop Funktion Auto start/stop function
S1CDA
Brake Energy Regeneration Brake Energy Regeneration
S316A
Automatische Heckklappenbetätigung automatic trunk lid mechanism
S4U2A
Eco pro Driving experience switch incl. ECO PRO
S853A
Sprachversion englisch Language version English
Code Sonderausstattung Optional Equipment
S1CBA
CO2 Umfang CO2 package
S230A
Zusatzumfang EU-spezifisch Extra package, EU-specific
S248A
Lenkradheizung Steering wheel heater
S258A
Bereifung mit Notlaufeigenschaften Tire with run-flat functionality
S2NBA
BMW LM Rad M Doppelspeiche 351 BMW LA wheel, M Double Spoke 351
S2PAA
Radschraubensicherung Lug bolt retainer
S2TBA
Sport-Automatik Getriebe Sport automatic transmission
S2VAA
Adaptive Drive Chassis & suspens. setup"Adaptive Drive"
S2VBA
Reifendruckanzeige Tyre pressure control (TPC)
S302A
Alarmanlage Alarm system
P337A
M Sportpaket M Sports package
S386A
Dachreling Roof railing
S3AGA
Rückfahrkamera Reversing camera
S402A
Panoramadach elektrisch Electric panoramic roof
S418A
Gepäckraumpaket Luggage compartment package
S423A
Fussmatten Velours Floor mats, velours
S428A
Warndreieck und Verbandstasche Warning triangle and first aid kit
S430A
Innen-/Aussensp. mit Abblendautomatik Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
S431A
Innenspiegel automatisch abblendend Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S441A
Raucherpaket Smoker package
S481A
Sportsitz Sports seat
S494A
Sitzheizung Fahrer/Beifahrer Seat heating driver/passenger
S4MRA
Interieurleisten Aluminium Hexagon Interior strips, aluminum hexagon
S4URA
Ambientes Innenlicht Ambient interior lighting
S502A
Scheinwerferreinigungsanlage Headlight cleaning system
S508A
Park Distance Control (PDC) Park Distance Control (PDC)
S534A
Klimaautomatik Automatic air conditioning
S552A
Adaptiver LED-Scheinwerfer Adaptive LED headlight
S575A
Zusätzliche 12V-Steckdosen Supplementary 12V sockets
S5A1A
LED Nebelscheinwerfer LED Fog lights
S5ACA
Fernlichtassistent High-beam assistant
S5DLA
Surround View Surround View
S5DPA
Parkassistent Park Assistent
S609A
Navigationssystem Professional Navigation system Professional
S654A
DAB-Tuner Radio Bavaria C III
S688A
HARMAN/KARDON SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM HARMAN/KARDON SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM
S698A
Area-Code 2 für DVD Area-Code 2 for DVD
S6ACA
Intelligenter Notruf Intelligent emergency call
S6AEA
TeleServices TeleServices
S6AKA
ConnectedDrive Services ConnectedDrive Services
S6AMA
Real-Time Traffic Information Real Time Traffic Information
S6ANA
Concierge Services Concierge service
S6APA
Remote Services Remote Services
S6NSA
Komforttelefonie mit erw. Smartphone Convenience telephony with extended smartphone connectivity
S6WBA
Multifunktionales Instrumentendisplay Multifunctional instrument display
S710A
M Lederlenkrad M leather steering wheel
S715A
M Aerodynamikpaket M Aerodynamics package
S760A
Hochglanz Shadow-Line High gloss shadow line
S761A
Individual Sonnenschutzverglasung Individual sunshade glazing
S775A
Dachhimmel anthrazit Headlining anthracite
L812A
Länderausführung England / Irland NATIONAL VERSION GREAT BRITAIN
S850A
Zusätzl. Tankfüllung Export Additional Export tank filling
S877A
Entfall Überkreuzbedienung Delete cross-pattern operation
S880A
Bordliteratur englisch On-board vehicle literature English
S8KAA
Ölwartungsinterval 30.000km/24Monate Oil-maintenance interval - 24 months/30,000 km
S8S2A
Codierung Alarmsignal Coding alarm signal
S8S3A
Automatische Verriegelung beim Anfahren Automatic locking when driving off
S8SMA
Fahrgestellnummer von aussen sichtbar Car ident. number visible from outside
S8TFA
Aktiver Fussgängerschutz Active pedestrian protection
S8TGA
Diebstahlsicherung Thiefproofing device

[The Beast]

Nice, you pretty much ticked every box!

Post up some pictures when it arrives

[xenon]

Great car.

[Anad]

Jamiey, just for your info mine was built 4.11.14 and was delivered 24.11.14....so 20 days factory floor to house drive. Well worth the wait

[jamiey]

Nice, thanks Guys.

[AP]

another thing, worth asking about is "connected drive". When I picked up my car, it took a couple of weeks before the sat nav (or electric map if you were watching the Peugeot sketch on top gear last week!) was displaying RTTI (Real time traffic information) in the meantime I had TMC.


Presumably just takes a while to get the paperwork sorted out. Not sure if that's a common issue or not, but perhaps worth asking to check that you have that working asap.
(This is I guess the mobile contract for the data card in the phone)

[jamiey]

Good point.

OT really sad to see how far Peugeot have fallen. The 205 was a great car, handled wonderfully, nothing fell off, put up with 5 students going camping to Alton Towers. Every time I see a 3008 I'm a little sick in my mouth.

[Hasser]

Originally Posted by AP

another thing, worth asking about is "connected drive". When I picked up my car, it took a couple of weeks before the sat nav (or electric map if you were watching the Peugeot sketch on top gear last week!) was displaying RTTI (Real time traffic information) in the meantime I had TMC.


Presumably just takes a while to get the paperwork sorted out. Not sure if that's a common issue or not, but perhaps worth asking to check that you have that working asap.
(This is I guess the mobile contract for the data card in the phone)

To activate you need to,contact bmw uk through the website. They asked me for a copy of the V5 document to confirm ownership.