Well, after patiently waiting 6 weeks for my new 2004 330 coupe with Performance Package, I finally picked it on Tuesday. [headbang]
I can definitely say that it was well worth the wait. What impresses me the most so far (besides, of course, the hot looking body style) is the amazing handling. The ZHP suspension mated to the 18" tires really makes the car feel like its riding on rails. The short throw manual transmission shifts soooooo smoothly. The exhaust sounds much deeper than I expected (although nothing close to aftermarket exhaust). I can't wait til the break-in period is over so I can really get on it and see what it can do!
As for the HK sound system, I've read alot of posts where people have said that it sucks. I can see why some people say it sounds muffled but I think it only sounds a little muffled at low volumes. When the volume is cranked up, its crystal clear. I found that if I lower the bass settings at low volumns the sound is very good.
The navigation was definitely worth the extra money, its simple to use and makes the interior look great. The alcantra steering wheel is very comfortable, hopefully its also durable.
My whole dealer experience was excellent. One minor thing that BMW did screw up was that they forgot to install the trunklid spoiler![[?|]](/images/smilies/icon_smile_banghead.gif "Bang Head [?|]")
No big deal, they've ordered one for me and will be installing this weekend. Oh, and when I got home, I noticed a little sticker residue on the passenger side door. It was very minor and barely noticeable. No biggy, I wiped it off with a little alcohol.
I know its only been two days that I've been driving a BMW, but I think its safe to say that I'll be driving BMW for a long time to come. It really is the Ultimate Driving Machine. [driving2]
Oh, one question I do have, my dealer
I can definitely say that it was well worth the wait. What impresses me the most so far (besides, of course, the hot looking body style) is the amazing handling. The ZHP suspension mated to the 18" tires really makes the car feel like its riding on rails. The short throw manual transmission shifts soooooo smoothly. The exhaust sounds much deeper than I expected (although nothing close to aftermarket exhaust). I can't wait til the break-in period is over so I can really get on it and see what it can do!
As for the HK sound system, I've read alot of posts where people have said that it sucks. I can see why some people say it sounds muffled but I think it only sounds a little muffled at low volumes. When the volume is cranked up, its crystal clear. I found that if I lower the bass settings at low volumns the sound is very good.
The navigation was definitely worth the extra money, its simple to use and makes the interior look great. The alcantra steering wheel is very comfortable, hopefully its also durable.
My whole dealer experience was excellent. One minor thing that BMW did screw up was that they forgot to install the trunklid spoiler
No big deal, they've ordered one for me and will be installing this weekend. Oh, and when I got home, I noticed a little sticker residue on the passenger side door. It was very minor and barely noticeable. No biggy, I wiped it off with a little alcohol.I know its only been two days that I've been driving a BMW, but I think its safe to say that I'll be driving BMW for a long time to come. It really is the Ultimate Driving Machine. [driving2]
Oh, one question I do have, my dealer
![[cheers]](/images/smilies/icon_smile_cheers.gif "Cheers [cheers]"){kind=icon}
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......I'll definitely post pics as soon as I get chance. The only problem is that whenever I have free time, I'd rather drive it than take pictures of it! ![[hihi]](/images/smilies/icon_smile_hihi.gif "Hi Hi [hihi]"){kind=icon}
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