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jamesbilluk · 07-31-2012, 04:01 PM

Hi all,

New member here, thought I would introduce my self. Im James from the UK. I have just picked up a 2010 Montego blue 320d SE convertible with Oyster Dakota leather, just running 24000 miles. I came from a Jaguar XK convertible, it was getting too expensive to run. I must say I'm thrilled with the 320d, its a manual, lovely gear change feel too, very impressed with the acceleration and how quiet the engine is. Here are some photos from getting back tonight, I shall try and get some better ones tomorrow. I love finding out little things with cars, when driving back at night I love the LED ambient lighting in the doors (i seem easily pleased...)

2moor · 07-31-2012, 04:03 PM

Very nice. E93 with a manual.

Omar335i · 07-31-2012, 04:04 PM

Welcome!

jamesbilluk · 07-31-2012, 05:41 PM

Thanks guys.

2moor, Really pleased with the manual box. I was a bit worried coming from an automatic but I've really enjoyed it today with the drive back. the stop/start will take some getting used too..

SilverII · 07-31-2012, 06:07 PM

hi

abgs87 · 07-31-2012, 06:10 PM

Haha I was fully amazed with the lights on the door handles too!

klov335 · 07-31-2012, 06:17 PM

320d isnt that like 0-60 in 14 second?

Teohenwhy · 07-31-2012, 06:20 PM

Welcome,

jamesbilluk · 07-31-2012, 06:41 PM

Thanks for the welcomes

abgs97, it was good to see, love little touches like that, also the LED strips inside the car too.

Klov335. I think this later 181hp 2 litre unit does 0-60 in 7.5 seconds. (could 8 being the convertible)

Coming from a 300hp 4.2 litre V8 that did 0-60 in 5.6 seconds I'm still quite impressed with this with the economy.

ritjeff · 07-31-2012, 06:51 PM

Nice

Dvdman · 07-31-2012, 07:28 PM

Sup

Alen E90 · 08-01-2012, 12:42 AM

montego is a very cool color, congrats on your new ride!!

jamesbilluk · 08-01-2012, 07:01 AM

Thanks guys.

Here are some new photos from today in the light with a decent camera.
Really pleased with how the paint looks.

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jamesbilluk Private 6 Rep 57 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 320d convertible Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	New member here Hi all, New member here, thought I would introduce my self. Im James from the UK. I have just picked up a 2010 Montego blue 320d SE convertible with Oyster Dakota leather, just running 24000 miles. I came from a Jaguar XK convertible, it was getting too expensive to run. I must say I'm thrilled with the 320d, its a manual, lovely gear change feel too, very impressed with the acceleration and how quiet the engine is. Here are some photos from getting back tonight, I shall try and get some better ones tomorrow. I love finding out little things with cars, when driving back at night I love the LED ambient lighting in the doors (i seem easily pleased...) Last edited by jamesbilluk; 07-31-2012 at 04:10 PM..
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jamesbilluk Private 6 Rep 57 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 320d convertible Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. 2moor, Really pleased with the manual box. I was a bit worried coming from an automatic but I've really enjoyed it today with the drive back. the stop/start will take some getting used too..
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jamesbilluk Private 6 Rep 57 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 320d convertible Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the welcomes abgs97, it was good to see, love little touches like that, also the LED strips inside the car too. Klov335. I think this later 181hp 2 litre unit does 0-60 in 7.5 seconds. (could 8 being the convertible) Coming from a 300hp 4.2 litre V8 that did 0-60 in 5.6 seconds I'm still quite impressed with this with the economy.
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jamesbilluk Private 6 Rep 57 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 320d convertible Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. Here are some new photos from today in the light with a decent camera. Really pleased with how the paint looks.
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