New BMW 320d M Sport ordered today!

CrimsonRedE93 · 01-29-2008, 02:59 PM

Welcome to the rooster pen

I am sure you will enjoy your new car when its delivered nice spec

scotw · 01-29-2008, 03:58 PM

Welcome Lisa, nice choice of car and spec

I have the HiFi option with the USB port and I cannot recommend it enough. The AUX port is not a good way to control your ipod, so go for the USB if you can (its a pretty cheap option). When I test drove for a day with my ipod and an AUX cable the temptation to fiddle with the ipod at lights was too great and would have probably been dangerous in time.

Pity about the colour though

My 320D has only 700 miles on it so its no where near run in and I'm at just under 38mpg at the moment, once its run in I think mid 40's should be what we expect as there's no point driving like a nun all the time. Its a nice engine overall.

and as for Carlos...well it wouldn't be the same round here without him

Mental Note: Hmm next time I register on a forum, pick a girls name (Carla?) and use a picture of a young attractive woman, seems to get lots of help....I do wonder why

THR Doc · 01-29-2008, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GarryF

Also if you are using the USB option with an ipod you need to buy a cable on top of the option at another £40

Wont the cable that came with the iPod work??

The one you use to connect the iPod to the computer??

Welcome Lisa, from one newbie to another!!!!!

THR Doc

scotw · 01-29-2008, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THR Doc

Wont the cable that came with the iPod work??

The one you use to connect the iPod to the computer??

Welcome Lisa, from one newbie to another!!!!!

THR Doc

Nope you need a special "Y" cable. My dealer ordered it for me and threw it in, but not all do, so you need to check.

GarryF · 01-29-2008, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotw

Nope you need a special "Y" cable. My dealer ordered it for me and threw it in, but not all do, so you need to check.

Yes, the ipod doesn't send music out via usb due to DRM worries. So the usb controls the ipod but the sound is sent out via the lower connector to an analogue port.

I think you might be able to use the standard cable via an ipod dock, then plug the doc analogue port into the bmw, problem is the ipod would fall out of the dock every time you cornered

Black Sapphire · 01-30-2008, 03:23 AM

Hi Lisa and Welcome!! (from another younster......well under 30!!)

Great choice of car and it'll be a much better drive thean the Passat.
Had mine nearly two months now and absolutely love it, the only real problem I have is that you can't open the boot with the key in the ignition!!

I go out to the shop her and end up just driving around some local b-roads and getting home an hour or so later!

It's a friendly forum and very helpful. Hope you enjoy!
Not for a long time have I seen a newbie get so much response, I wonder why?

Hopefully you can get some photo's up soon........of the car !!

NFS · 01-30-2008, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Sapphire

the only real problem I have is that you can't open the boot with the key in the ignition!!

You can if you press the door unlock button on the dash and then press the soft button on the underside of the boot lip.

bells0 · 01-30-2008, 03:44 AM

Thought i'd better chip in and give u a big welcome Lisa

G33 · 01-30-2008, 04:02 AM

lol all these guys coming out of the woodwork

NFS · 01-30-2008, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by G33

lol all these guys coming out of the woodwork

Well spotted

- Paul - · 01-30-2008, 04:21 AM

I'm quite surprised we haven't had more of our friends from across the pond saying Hi too!

Black Sapphire · 01-30-2008, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by needforspeed

You can if you press the door unlock button on the dash and then press the soft button on the underside of the boot lip.

Many thanks nfs!

booforty · 01-30-2008, 04:57 AM

When's the first Northern Ireland Meet? Count me in

mjh93sa · 01-30-2008, 05:03 AM

dxb335d · 01-30-2008, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by beauforty

When's the first Northern Ireland Meet? Count me in

+1

threethirty · 01-30-2008, 05:08 AM

You sad, sad, sad people getting excited by a 100 pixel by 75 pixel avatar!

FieldingMellish · 01-30-2008, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1stnewcar

I'm quite surprised we haven't had more of our friends from across the pond saying Hi too!

Heh. Well I'm from Northern Ireland too, but I don't think my photo would provoke quite the same level of excitement.

What part of Norn Iron you from Lisa?

LisaOkane · 01-30-2008, 05:50 AM

Hi guys, just a quick update to say that after a little persuasion this morning i have managed to get the USB interface added into my car order. Thanks for all the advise on that one.
Im from outside Armagh whomever asked that question.
And whilst i appreciate all the compliments remember i am here to ask about BMWs! So if we could stick to helping me with that please! (although i won't really ever be too cross as long as the compliments are not x-rated ok!)
Anyone ever come up with a nice picture of a silver 3-series with these wheels i will be getting? I am still not sold completely on them as i havent seen them on a car from a good angle!
Thanks again.
Lisa.

G33 · 01-30-2008, 05:58 AM

Quote:

i am here to ask about BMWs! So if we could stick to helping me with that please!
Anyone ever come up with a nice picture of a silver 3-series with these wheels i will be getting? I am still not sold completely on them as i havent seen them on a car from a good angle!

its not all take take take lisa! what do we get in return?

threethirty · 01-30-2008, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G33

its not all take take take lisa! what do we get in return?

Her probably not coming back here.

E92Fan · 01-30-2008, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LisaOkane

Hi guys, just a quick update to say that after a little persuasion this morning i have managed to get the USB interface added into my car order. Thanks for all the advise on that one.
Im from outside Armagh whomever asked that question.
And whilst i appreciate all the compliments remember i am here to ask about BMWs! So if we could stick to helping me with that please! (although i won't really ever be too cross as long as the compliments are not x-rated ok!)
Anyone ever come up with a nice picture of a silver 3-series with these wheels i will be getting? I am still not sold completely on them as i havent seen them on a car from a good angle!
Thanks again.
Lisa.

Just trawled through the net and can't find any pictures of a silver coloured 320si

anyone else help?!

G33 · 01-30-2008, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by threethirty

Her probably not coming back here.

i think the pretty avatar is there for guaranteed response to all questions

sorry ill stop messin' now! i cant find pic right now either

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scotw Lieutenant 17 Rep 468 Posts Drives: E90 320D SG Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: uk iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 320D [0.00]	Welcome Lisa, nice choice of car and spec I have the HiFi option with the USB port and I cannot recommend it enough. The AUX port is not a good way to control your ipod, so go for the USB if you can (its a pretty cheap option). When I test drove for a day with my ipod and an AUX cable the temptation to fiddle with the ipod at lights was too great and would have probably been dangerous in time. Pity about the colour though My 320D has only 700 miles on it so its no where near run in and I'm at just under 38mpg at the moment, once its run in I think mid 40's should be what we expect as there's no point driving like a nun all the time. Its a nice engine overall. and as for Carlos...well it wouldn't be the same round here without him Mental Note: Hmm next time I register on a forum, pick a girls name (Carla?) and use a picture of a young attractive woman, seems to get lots of help....I do wonder why
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LisaOkane New Member 8 Rep 16 Posts Drives: Still Passat, 320MSport soon! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	Hi guys, just a quick update to say that after a little persuasion this morning i have managed to get the USB interface added into my car order. Thanks for all the advise on that one. Im from outside Armagh whomever asked that question. And whilst i appreciate all the compliments remember i am here to ask about BMWs! So if we could stick to helping me with that please! (although i won't really ever be too cross as long as the compliments are not x-rated ok!) Anyone ever come up with a nice picture of a silver 3-series with these wheels i will be getting? I am still not sold completely on them as i havent seen them on a car from a good angle! Thanks again. Lisa.
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