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      04-13-2005, 03:27 PM   #24
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Ordered in Feb (in Belgium), before test driving. Delivery mid May. (UK citizen living in Brussels.)

- Sparkling Graphite. Like black, but not over-impressed with the lack of glint on BMW black and a bit 'boy-racer' for a 40 year old.
- Black leather seats. Have never liked beige (diarhoea colour)
- Aluminimum trim. Never liked 'token' wood trim in modern cars. Only suits super luxurious and older cars (like Rolls Royce). Too middle-aged for a 40-year old.
- Sat navigation. Essential in Belgium where sign-posting is erratic, small and randomly in French or Dutch. Each town has a French and a Dutch name, often completely different (eg. Bergen for Mons; Luik for Liege; Antwerpen for Anvers). Name used depends on whether you are in a French or Dutch area, which can change several times when travelling a distance.
- Engine: 320d. Diesels are popular in Europe, nowadays every bit as good as petrol/gasoline with very good performance and write-ups. 80% of BMW Belgium sales are for diesles. 320d has better performance than 320i. Much cheaper to run (15% cheaper per gallon and use much less fuel); more environmentally friendly.
- No seat heating. Have never sat in a car and thought 'I wish I had a heated seat'
- But have gone for electric-memory seat adjustment - useful when sharing car with another driver.
- Don't forget the package which ensures you have cup-holders in the front and back. Not standard here.
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