12-08-2021, 05:40 PM | #1 |
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First BMW - Placed my order
Well everyone,
This will be my first BMW. Ordered a M240i today and received my production number. My build: Brooklyn Grey Shadowline Black wheels w/AS run flats Cognac Interior Aluminum Trim Premium Package Parking Assist Package Remote Start Drive Recorder Active Cruise Control I'm a car enthusiast with some notable vehicles as: Golf R, Civic Type R, WRX, Camaro, Miata x2, and some others I'm probably forgetting. I'm looking forward to ownership and learning a lot from the forum. |
12-08-2021, 06:46 PM | #2 |
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Congrats! Great spec, and great color. I don't think I've seen Cognac with BG yet, interested to check it out.
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12-09-2021, 01:28 AM | #4 |
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For a minute there I thought I had posted this and just forgot about doing it because I ordered the exact same spec and this will also be my first BMW
Why this car? For me I was looking at an Audi S3 for about the same money but after test driving both I was sold on the M240i. I also looked at waiting for an Audi RS3 which should be more comparable to the M240i but it has been delayed until at least April and dealer games discouraged me. |
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I chose this car over the competition due to cost/value/performance/design/features. The m240 is an amazing package for the cost - that is if one is willing to forego some practicality. I had a Golf R which is basically an S3 in a VW shell. The m240 outperforms it by a wide margin, even the with new Golf R on the way (it has only 315hp/295ftlb). Not to mention its a FWD biased AWD system. I liked the idea of BMW rear drive biased Xdrive system. The new Golf R also has NO buttons (I cannot get along with that). Lastly, the price. With the M240 in the spec I chose, it was significantly cheaper than a similarly spec'd S3/RS3. The RS3 has an amazing motor but I couldn't justify the price difference. Not to mention the new one isn't released yet. So I didn't want to wait too long as the value of my current vehicle is much more than I paid. I wanted to take advantage of the elevated trade value while they are still around. I can see them going away as supply chains normalize over the next couple of quarters. |
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12-09-2021, 07:01 AM | #6 | |
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Additionally, I had a hell of a time getting a VW dealer to call me back. I reached out to multiple dealerships about the possibility of ordering a Golf R and no response. Thats when I started looking around, stumbled across the m240i and it seems perfect for me. Glad to be joining the BMW family, I know they have a lot of fans out there. |
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12-10-2021, 07:58 AM | #10 |
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I have almost the same spec on order as of Tuesday.
Same exterior but went with the "Tacora Red" leather, added the upgraded stereo, and chose the performance non-RFT tires. I will add a set of winter wheels and tires when it's closer to delivery. Ironically, a year ago I had an Audi S4 in Nardo Gray with red leather. So apparently I really like this color combo. Debated the purple exterior at length, but thought I would get tired of it fast. |
12-10-2021, 04:38 PM | #11 |
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I was just notified today my production week is 2 of 2022. My dealership feels like it would be mid-Feb as an estimated date of arrival. For some reason, I think it'll probably be a bit longer. Which is okay, I wouldn't mind a delivery time after winter.
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