New 3 Convertible

[bmwdrivernigel]

Any body ordered one or thinking about it?

[landy_girl]

my father is tempeted..going to the launch on the 24th at maidenhead

[sinly]

My old man has ordered a 325 conv and taking delivery on 28th March, but not been invited to any launch..is this a national BMW thing or just local?

[mc_blue]

I wish they left the canvas option open - I think a classy conv needs canvas roof a la CLK or Phantom DH.

[Rochester BMW]

charming! i havn't been invited to any launch...

not that i have any intention of buying one, but never turn down the opportunity to thrash someone elses car!

come on coopers where my invite!

[Swiss Tone]

landy_girl said:

my father is tempeted..going to the launch on the 24th at maidenhead

Ah that he is Emma, T-was me that he is talking to at Maidenhead, Hello BTW

[landy_girl]

Swiss Tone said:

landy_girl said:

my father is tempeted..going to the launch on the 24th at maidenhead

Ah that he is Emma, T-was me that he is talking to at Maidenhead, Hello BTW

Oh yes he said you was on pheads see you on the 24th

[bennno]

I got an invite to go and see it this weekend at BMW HQ (by invitation only)

Also mentioned hospitality at WTCC and British Open

Bennno

[landy_girl]

bennno said:

I got an invite to go and see it this weekend at BMW HQ (by invitation only)

Also mentioned hospitality at WTCC and British Open

Bennno

got a spare ticket?

[j-p]

Thinking about it but not for a while yet - 335i would make for the perfect car for weekends!

[sinly]

Dads now getting his on launch day, which is pretty good, as they were quoting much later when ordered...assume they didnt want to promise anything and then have to push the day back. He's having second thoughts though already about the blue being too dark (Monaco)as currently got Mystic...and not over-keen on the 19" star-spokes - sure he'll lve it though when he gets it.

[baz1985]

oh dear...it's even heavier than the E46

[bmwdrivernigel]

Well, I got my new one yesterday, 330 se, manual, Silver/Black leather. 18'' alloys and a few other bits. 400miles later and its now doing 30.2mpg. Roof mechanism is amazing. Feels quite light, but then I am used to driving 7 series/Phantom but still feels slightly under powered....roll on the 335, but boy does it attract attention! Not seen another one on the road yet. Will get some pics up when I park it up long enough.

[s11eps]

bmwdrivernigel said:

Any body ordered one or thinking about it?

Have ordered - 325i M Sport, Black Sapphire, Coral Red Leather(heated), wind deflector and 19" 225m wheels.

Delivery not looking likely before October though.....

[bmwdrivernigel]

s11eps said:

bmwdrivernigel said:

Any body ordered one or thinking about it?

Have ordered - 325i M Sport, Black Sapphire, Coral Red Leather(heated), wind deflector and 19" 225m wheels.

Delivery not looking likely before October though.....

Good colour combo, have you driven the 325? I have driven a M sport but found the ride a little crashy hence the se.

[GolfGT_Girl]

bmwdrivernigel said:

Well, I got my new one yesterday, 330 se, manual, Silver/Black leather. 18'' alloys and a few other bits. 400miles later and its now doing 30.2mpg. Roof mechanism is amazing. Feels quite light, but then I am used to driving 7 series/Phantom but still feels slightly under powered....roll on the 335, but boy does it attract attention! Not seen another one on the road yet. Will get some pics up when I park it up long enough.

Sounds nice Nigel must take a look at it on monday

[kentmotorcompany]

Rochester BMW said:

charming! i havn't been invited to any launch...

not that i have any intention of buying one, but never turn down the opportunity to thrash someone elses car!

come on coopers where my invite!

You dont drive cars at a launch, its just an offical unveiling, with drinks and nibbles.

[s11eps]

bmwdrivernigel said:

Good colour combo, have you driven the 325? I have driven a M sport but found the ride a little crashy hence the se.

No, I've not driven one yet.
I know from rides in E46 M Sport/Se's that the E9x M Sport is likely to be fairly stiffly sprung, and on 19's with RFT's it's only going to be harder.
But, coming from an Impreza, I'm already very well acquainted with a stiff ride!!
Cannot wait for it to arrive now - hoping we have some uncommonly good winter weather - I don't mind the cold (hence wind deflector and heated seats) just hoping for some nice sunny days - I'll be deeply upset if I have to wait for new year before I can get my top off!!!

[bmwdrivernigel]

s11eps said:

bmwdrivernigel said:

Good colour combo, have you driven the 325? I have driven a M sport but found the ride a little crashy hence the se.

No, I've not driven one yet.
I know from rides in E46 M Sport/Se's that the E9x M Sport is likely to be fairly stiffly sprung, and on 19's with RFT's it's only going to be harder.
But, coming from an Impreza, I'm already very well acquainted with a stiff ride!!
Cannot wait for it to arrive now - hoping we have some uncommonly good winter weather - I don't mind the cold (hence wind deflector and heated seats) just hoping for some nice sunny days - I'll be deeply upset if I have to wait for new year before I can get my top off!!!

Mine has hardly had the roof up, but tonight it had to be, just come out of London and it was bitter. The windbreak is pretty good but a pain to put back in the boot (if that's what its classed as!)but the heated seats are a bonus. If you are out this way drop me a mail and you can have a go in mine.

Edited by bmwdrivernigel on Tuesday 3rd April 23:13

[Zod]

baz1985 said:

oh dear...it's even heavier than the E46

Of course it is with the metal roof. Let's face it, these are (very nice) posemobiles, so the extra weight is not the issue it would be in an M car. That said, this makes me even more anti the M3 cab.