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05-23-2020, 12:35 PM | #67 |
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05-23-2020, 01:03 PM | #68 | |
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I have yet to have someone hop in my car and think the red was over the top. Everyone I've met talks about how amazing the MW/CR combo looks.
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I've encountered some better deals on former loaners, as much as 11% to 12% before rebates. It is something about this particular model. When I was cross-shopping a brand new 330xi in parallel, I was able to get more like 10% plus rebates. |
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05-23-2020, 11:24 PM | #70 |
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I don't think this combo is possible on the 2020... When I try to add Carbon Fiber trim in the BMW configurator, it forces me to remove the Coral Red leather.
It seems like the only trim options are the wood (which I fear may clash a little with the red) or the aluminum w/black gloss highlight. |
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Anyway, avoid loaners. Have you had no luck in locating brand new 2019s in the options you want? For kicks I looked at autotrader and found this guy. I am sure you must have talked to them already https://www.bmwwest.com/new/BMW/2020...456f03805a.htm P.s. I am sure someone mentioned this already but if you are a BMWCCA member you get either $500 or $1000 off the car |
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05-24-2020, 12:01 PM | #74 | |
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Dry carbon fiber is a M Performance part and isn't something that's available when you order the car. You have to buy it separately. It's essentially factory aftermarket. I ordered my car with aluminum.
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05-24-2020, 12:43 PM | #75 | |
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I'd lean order in July/August, get 7%+ off...rebates (if any) lock in at time, and if they increase, you would get that too. (but not if they go down) My understanding. Really odd since folks can't give away cars now. I know the manual pulls more demand per built (6% and many of those special ordered.) Flip side, if you keep 5 years, won't matter much Good luck Here's MG/Black manual in Chicago area, pretty base though https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...9544/overview/ Last edited by 4Hockey4; 05-24-2020 at 12:51 PM.. |
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05-24-2020, 01:00 PM | #76 |
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https://www.bmwofmtlaurel.com/new/BM...6f976abeeb.htm
Dealer trade? You would still need winter tires to address your concerns, but this seems to be what you want??? Advertised as AW with Coral Red.
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Whoops....maybe I did....sorry if so.
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And no, I had never heard that about BMWCCA... And unfortunately it looks like you have to be a member for 6 months before you qualify for a discount. But thank you for the tip! Last edited by Wyldstyle; 05-24-2020 at 05:48 PM.. Reason: OCD |
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Yup, definitely after an M240!
Have even considered this guy... but it screams, "Race me!" a little too much for my taste (and I don't trust myself to resist challengers). http://www.car-research.com/WebXRM/V...B&OUTSIDEXRM=Y |
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Back on the topic of colors -
Today I took my daughter along for a Sunday stroll around my closest dealer's lot, who I had determined from their website had 2 Mineral White 330s in stock, along with 7 Alpine Whites. It ended up being overcast when we got to the lot, with a storm coming in, but man was it hard to tell the difference between the two. My daughter insisted that she couldn't see any difference at all, when the 2 were sitting side by side. I could tell that the MW had a very slight sheen. I have to assume that it becomes more pronounced in direct sunlight, and I hope maybe I'll have time for a return visit tomorrow, but I can see why a few people have commented that they are very similar. I have pretty much decided that I prefer Mineral Grey as my #1 exterior choice, but after that I would be happy with either MW or AW. If I find a car at a good price in any of those 3 colors, with the Coral Red, I would go for it. I'd probably go for a BSM, too, if it had the CR or maybe Cognac. I saw a few cars on the lot with Cognac interior, and I liked it, although it's probably a little too tame/boring with white. I couldn't find one with CR interior, except possibly an M3, but the windows were so tinted that (a) I couldn't tell whether it was CR (no sticker), and (b) I couldn't really evaluate it. |
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I was down to MG and white, but wanted manual, used low mileage, and MG was first I found. Both look great, I see the lines better with MG. and that price is way too high IMO If going there, hit these folks at 33K https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invent...ting=272260088 |
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05-24-2020, 06:12 PM | #83 | |
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The AW contrasts very well with the red coral than MW in direct sunlight. The AW is definitely the "sportier" white than MW. Check on a sunny bright day. |
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The BMWCCA Membership Rewards Program number is (864) 438-3398, or they can be emailed at rewards@bmwcca.org. A bit of an historical note: the general AW/Cognac combination was very popular in the 80s in California; and, perhaps, in other regions as well. In that period, it had a very clean, fresh look to it. At the time, I was into Black/Black and so didn't take the opportunity to experience that combo. I'd owned white cars in the 70s and eventually went back to them as I've found them to be by far the easiest color to keep looking clean.
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Funny side note - After not driving a manual for 6 years, I drove that one for 30 min, and for the 24 hours since, I have kept trying to drive my 440 like it has a stick. I keep trying to press a clutch pedal that isn't there and grab the shifter, and then I was mystified when my car didn't want to pull off today until I realized it was because I had unconsciously engaged the parking brake, despite being in a perfectly level lot. Quote:
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05-25-2020, 12:59 AM | #86 |
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This video does a great job showing the color changing ability of MW, shadowing, and ability to go from a bright white to a very satin silvery white. AW doesn't hold a candle.
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Interesting on MT, all perspective I suppose. I used to have a bunch, and had been 15+ years, that was almost too easy compared to anything else I've ever driven. If new, could have a been a bit tight, maybe not a finger pull, but 2 tops IMO. From clutch, to pull to hitting each gear. almost "light" - In fact adding Rogue short shifter to make shorter and tighter
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