[dxb335d]

Estoril does look soo E36 but did look good on the E46 M3

I think it could look good on the F10

[davyk31]

I think Estoril will modernise itself when we start seeing lots of MSports on the road in that colour. It will be the default choice for a lot of people so familarity will make it a lot more common sight and therefore perceived to be the "in" colour.

[gIzzE]

It just reminds me of the 1990s Barclays blue they used when moving from the Sky blue that that used in the 70's.

[TMP]

I agree in part that it is a 'Classic' or 90's colour....but as above I think it will soon become a modern M Sport colour

For me, our last 4 cars have been 2x Black, Space grey or Tiag....so just wanted a change. However, i know in 2 years i would still be happy with Taig, not so sure about blue!

[davyk31]

Have seen deals in the last few days by email offering the 330d at 299+VAT / month, not quite as keen as the OP but guess mileage/deposit needs to be compared too. Seems good value given a 320d M SPort manual is only £40/month less and the ED model £10 less again.

Seems maybe BMW are having to play the low cost Lease deals that Mercedes have been running for a while to get their sales up. That will hit residuals therefore strenghtens further the leasing argument.

[mowflow]

Originally Posted by davyk31

Easy enough to go for blue and red interior if you don't have to worry about resale, would be kinda funny to give the lease company a bit of a headache to shift on!!

I worked for a guy years ago that spec'd a lease Audi A3 in viper green with a red interior. The lease company refused to order it as they would never be able to sell it on.

[TMP]

Originally Posted by davyk31

Have seen deals in the last few days by email offering the 330d at 299+VAT / month, not quite as keen as the OP but guess mileage/deposit needs to be compared too. Seems good value given a 320d M SPort manual is only £40/month less and the ED model £10 less again.

Seems maybe BMW are having to play the low cost Lease deals that Mercedes have been running for a while to get their sales up. That will hit residuals therefore strenghtens further the leasing argument.

Yeah, lease company said the deal I got had gone up by 20 quid.

Originally Posted by mowflow

I worked for a guy years ago that spec'd a lease Audi A3 in viper green with a red interior. The lease company refused to order it as they would never be able to sell it on.

[M3-FAST]

Tim

That car in Estoril will look the nuts, my mate had just collected a new shape 1 series M sport in Estoril and it looks fantastic.

You have had a great deal there with the lease, I have said all along, you are better jumping onto a limited-time offer when the cars are at maximum discount instead of deciding on a car and then trying to get a lease deal on it.

Our last few lease cars have all been chosen by the deal on offer, even the Touareg I have ordered to replace the missus leased Passat CC Gt was on a special offer and is now nearly £100 a month more expensive.

I would also have opted for the black leather. I parked next to a black one yesterday with red leather and thought of you. It did look nice but Estoril/Black will look even better!

Got a Build week yet?

[Bungle009]

I saw a 320d M-sport in Estoril on 19" alloys at Sytner Sunningdale last week. It looked fabulous, but then I have always like Estoril.....

[TMP]

Originally Posted by M3-FAST

Tim

That car in Estoril will look the nuts, my mate had just collected a new shape 1 series M sport in Estoril and it looks fantastic.

You have had a great deal there with the lease, I have said all along, you are better jumping onto a limited-time offer when the cars are at maximum discount instead of deciding on a car and then trying to get a lease deal on it.

Our last few lease cars have all been chosen by the deal on offer, even the Touareg I have ordered to replace the missus leased Passat CC Gt was on a special offer and is now nearly £100 a month more expensive.

I would also have opted for the black leather. I parked next to a black one yesterday with red leather and thought of you. It did look nice but Estoril/Black will look even better!

Got a Build week yet?

Cheers Paul! I still think the interior colours are a bit restrictive....

Yeah when I saw that deal I just knew i had a night to go for it or kick myself

Your mates wasn't this one at blue bell was it?