What offer you get when you bought your f30?

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Hi Carkia69,

I received delivery of my 320i F30 in February 2013. After more than 2 months and 4000km, I must say that I am most happy with the car. It might be the most basic model you can get here, but you can never get over the buzz every time when you press that start button. Good power delivery, plenty of space, easy round the corners and just enough luxury touches to almost justify the money you are paying for it (damn those excise duty and import taxes).

My previous car for 12 years is a E46 318i. The handling and steering feel of the E46 (even with stock suspension) is superb, no doubt about it. While the electric steering of the F30 has soften that feel a bit, I don't think of it as much of a lost. You'll get used to it. The F30 is still a great improvement in many ways.

Despite the many horror stories you may read in this site and probably others, I personally have not had much problem with my car. Maybe I am just lucky, touch wood. No rusty seat (solved for production after Nov 12), steering and absorber seems fine, the RFTs so far ok and so on. The thing is, being a new model, some production problems bound to happen. But as the problems are identified, BMW should sort it out. After all, you got BSRI for 2 years and warranty ma.

The main point is, go back to the most basic question, do you want to drive a UDM or not? Its your money, so figure out what your gut feeling say. Don't think too much because as the saying goes, no accountant will buy a brand new BMW.

It is still a car that will take you from A to B, but when those angel eyes light up, other people get out of the way. Sweet ........ :burnout:
 
Carkia69;820939 said:
Dear kaki Beemer,

Me newbie here. I have been reading so many problems with the F30 encountered by owners. I'm wondering if there are actually current owners who are very satisfied and no issues with their F30 at all.

Kinda hesitating on my decision :burnout:
if u don't mind the minor problem u can buy it :) but if u expected this car with 100% no problem is impossible la :)
 
Carkia69;820939 said:
Dear kaki Beemer,

Me newbie here. I have been reading so many problems with the F30 encountered by owners. I'm wondering if there are actually current owners who are very satisfied and no issues with their F30 at all.

Kinda hesitating on my decision :burnout:

if you actually hesitate by looking at the flaws.... you will never be able to get a car cuz all cars would have flaws...... buy with your heart, like how you get your gf/wife..... :D
 
etquah;821150 said:
What is the best offfer for F30 or X1 currently ?

I'm still looking out for a good deal on the F30, considering 320 or 320d. For the X1 I got an offer for 20k less for brand new 2013 model.
 
mushaini;820959 said:
Hi Carkia69,

I received delivery of my 320i F30 in February 2013. After more than 2 months and 4000km, I must say that I am most happy with the car. It might be the most basic model you can get here, but you can never get over the buzz every time when you press that start button. Good power delivery, plenty of space, easy round the corners and just enough luxury touches to almost justify the money you are paying for it (damn those excise duty and import taxes).

My previous car for 12 years is a E46 318i. The handling and steering feel of the E46 (even with stock suspension) is superb, no doubt about it. While the electric steering of the F30 has soften that feel a bit, I don't think of it as much of a lost. You'll get used to it. The F30 is still a great improvement in many ways.

Despite the many horror stories you may read in this site and probably others, I personally have not had much problem with my car. Maybe I am just lucky, touch wood. No rusty seat (solved for production after Nov 12), steering and absorber seems fine, the RFTs so far ok and so on. The thing is, being a new model, some production problems bound to happen. But as the problems are identified, BMW should sort it out. After all, you got BSRI for 2 years and warranty ma.

The main point is, go back to the most basic question, do you want to drive a UDM or not? Its your money, so figure out what your gut feeling say. Don't think too much because as the saying goes, no accountant will buy a brand new BMW.

It is still a car that will take you from A to B, but when those angel eyes light up, other people get out of the way. Sweet ........ :burnout:

Hi, what would be the improvement you mention compare to e46 you owned for more than 10 years? A lot of people mention f30 lose the drive and suspension compare to previous gen?
 
GeorgeHew;821425 said:
Hi, what would be the improvement you mention compare to e46 you owned for more than 10 years? A lot of people mention f30 lose the drive and suspension compare to previous gen?


Hi GeorgeHew.

Good question. I must start by saying that my views here are based purely on my personal experiences and in no way endorsing or representing anybody else.

I bought the E46 in 2001 for RM209k. Fast forward to 2013 and two generations later, the F30 320i is priced at RM238,800 After a 5% fleet discount, ignoring inflation, I think I paid decent money for it, dollar for dollar. (Of course, if not for our tax structure, it should have a lower real-world price.) The F30 is a newer and bigger car with a lot more space inside and modern distinctive styling inside and out. The angel eyes will usually turn heads. Overall, I would say that the new design is an improvement. (I don’t have much experience with the E90, but I think that generation looks ‘heavy’.)

My E46 was a very ‘basic’ car, radio with cassette deck, no reverse sensor, no cruise control, 4 cylinder and only 109bhp (not too sure about this), manually adjusted seats etc etc.

Nevertheless, driving the E46 is still a JOY. Like many said, the drive and handling will always bring a smile, legendary even by BMW standards. Whether it is a twisty road on Route 68, or flat out on the MEX, you can really push the car and have a lot of fun whizzing past almost any other car on the road. I have no doubt that there are some Japanese or continental cars out there that can do the same, but the E46 has a ’feel’ that other car owners probably won’t understand.

(BTW, we still have the car even after buying the F30. Had to sell a 5 year old CRV and convince the wife though.)

The F30 is a step forward in terms of satisfying BMW’s aim at producing an entry level premium sports car. After all, the company is in the business of selling as many cars as possible and the 3 series is their most important bread and butter. If they want to achieve volume, then they have to appeal to the masses. Modern luxuries like the I-Drive, electric sport seats, ASS, LED lights at the door handle, no oil dipstick, tpms, good fuel economy will appeal to some bimmer fans, as not everyone wants to rempit all the time.

As such, BMW had to come up with a car that will satisfy the diehard fans who wants to redline the car every time, but at the same time, be good enough for the dude who wants to drive it to work every morning. After all, how often are you on the Sungai Koyan road to Cameron Highlands? (To me, if you want to drive like you are on the track every day, might as well invest in a M3, any model.)

And here is where the F30 has done well. You can put it in Comfort or Eco-Pro mode while you are stuck in that traffic jam going to work in the morning, but when you get some empty roads, change to Sport mode by pressing a button and the revs jump up a few thousand rpm. Go to Sport+ if you dare.

Sure, I think some would argue that the 4 cylinder is not as refined as the in-line 6 cylinder, but the twin scroll turbo makes up for it somehow. In this age of global warming and declining oil reserves, the improved fuel economy is a plus point. The electric power steering (and unfortunate reduced steering feel) is a compromise to achieve this, but I would say it is an acceptable compromise.

Some purists have therefore argued that this new model has softened the edge of what the old BMW used to be or stand for. For them, I would say, change with the times. If you want a ‘pure’ sports car, then get a F80 or maybe a Lotus or Lamborghini. Just be prepared to fork out a whole lot of money.

My final point is, to each his own. You buy what you want as it is your money. Being man-made, don’t expect the car to be perfect. Then again, not every Ferrari or Audi model is.
 
Kewl_AL;821152 said:
I'm still looking out for a good deal on the F30, considering 320 or 320d. For the X1 I got an offer for 20k less for brand new 2013 model.

Saw Quill's FB today, it has a mid-year promo .. check it out!
 
lazzydogg;821112 said:
if you actually hesitate by looking at the flaws.... you will never be able to get a car cuz all cars would have flaws...... buy with your heart, like how you get your gf/wife..... :D

Use your heart, ignore your head ... hehe :)
 
If wanna get it on 2014, can we order on December, then deliver the car on Jan 2014? Will the car considered as 2014 or 2013 car?
 
echoesian;822516 said:
If wanna get it on 2014, can we order on December, then deliver the car on Jan 2014? Will the car considered as 2014 or 2013 car?

Registered data = Jan 2014
But Production Date = Nov / Dec 2014

If you want a 2014 car. you need to wait till end feb or march.
 
omnimech;822592 said:
Registered data = Jan 2014
But Production Date = Nov / Dec 2014

If you want a 2014 car. you need to wait till end feb or march.

I think you mean Nov / Dec 2013 is it?
 
splee;822601 said:
I think you mean Nov / Dec 2013 is it?



Woops, yeah I meant Nov / Dec 2013 ..

You would need to wait to Feb / March 2014 for a 2014 manufactured car.

Had the same dilemma. Delay delay.

Only getting my car this coming wednesday >_>
 
omnimech;822707 said:
Woops, yeah I meant Nov / Dec 2013 ..

You would need to wait to Feb / March 2014 for a 2014 manufactured car.

Had the same dilemma. Delay delay.

Only getting my car this coming wednesday >_>

Congrats on your ride.
Mind to share your package discounts n which dealer? Am eyeing which dealer giving best package. Thanks yaa..

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omnimech;822592 said:
Registered data = Jan 2014
But Production Date = Nov / Dec 2014

If you want a 2014 car. you need to wait till end feb or march.



Bro, my two cents on this.

There is a distinct difference between the "production date" of a car , as opposed to the "registration date" of that same car.

The "production date" is usually the date the production details of that particular car is set by BMW, such as the chassis, engine, specs, accessories etc etc. This is like the 'birth' of that car. These info is sent to the assembly plant where the car actually starts to be assembled or made. After the assembly is completed, the car is tested and what not and then it sits in the car storage yard god knows for long, before it is packed on trailers and delivered to a specific car dealer showroom.

Usually, it may be a few weeks or months from this "production date" before your car is actually at the showroom where you can inspect and view the car. There may also be time needed to get loan approved, tender special car number etc.

Once all that has occurred, only then you have the "registration date" of the car, which is after the car is finally registered at JPJ. This is the date that you will see on the registration card and will be the reference later if and when you want to sell it.

Let's say you want a "2014" car. You can register a car in Jan or Feb 2014, but don't be surprised or disappointed if the date of production was actually in Nov or Dec 2013. Check in bmwvin.com to know the actual production date.

If you truly want a 2014 car that was produced in 2014, then the best bet (no guarantees) is to register a car that was delivered from the factory in Mar 2014 onwards.

Note that some unpopular or slow moving models would spend a long time in storage before they are delivered to the showrooms ......:motz:
 
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