Am I the first Montego Blue E92 335i in Australia? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

NickG · 11-21-2006, 02:12 AM

My car docks in Sydney Port Botany on Thursday. I've yet to find a dealer with an E92 in this colour as apparently production of Montego Blue didn't start in Germany till September. Can't wait to set eyes on it, but I'm told that will be minimum 10 days from vessel arrival.Aaargh!!

Chris.G · 11-21-2006, 03:33 AM

I think you might be. But you are definately the only montego blue member in Aus section of this forum. Congrats on your new baby. Don't be shy with some pics mate.

Chris

recruiter · 11-21-2006, 05:15 AM

Well my M/blue arrived Sydney 13/11. Delivery is organised for Friday this week. I am concerned the colour may be over the top but have ordered cars in the past without seeing the colour sample and have had no regrets.Yet!

NickG · 11-21-2006, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by recruiter

Well my M/blue arrived Sydney 13/11. Delivery is organised for Friday this week. I am concerned the colour may be over the top but have ordered cars in the past without seeing the colour sample and have had no regrets.Yet!

Rats! Beaten by a week!

I'm kind of hoping it is a bit over the top

. What I do notice is that it is very difficult to reproduce accurately in print. I have three or four magazine articles with M/Blue E92's and every one looks quite different. Some look just like a strong blue, others show a distinct purple/violet tinge. Ditto for web M/Blue photos ( and also, incidentally, for the jade grey interior I've ordered.

Good luck with your delivery.

Blues Rule!

recruiter · 11-21-2006, 05:42 PM

Its interesting two car carrier loads arrived so close together.
I was also lead to believe the car would arrive earlier.So be it now.
I went for the beige interior mainly because i have had black interiors in my cars for as long as i can remember. Also ordered, without sunroof and 6 speed.
This is my first BMW moved from a Volvo S60R which was a great car.

danielt · 11-22-2006, 03:35 AM

Sounds great - Please post photos as soon as possible!

I've heard of montego blue being available in 323i Coupe in OZ but not in 335i!

NickG · 11-22-2006, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by recruiter

Its interesting two car carrier loads arrived so close together.
I was also lead to believe the car would arrive earlier.So be it now.
I went for the beige interior mainly because i have had black interiors in my cars for as long as i can remember. Also ordered, without sunroof and 6 speed.
This is my first BMW moved from a Volvo S60R which was a great car.

Have you checked out the route these RoRo vessels run? From Northern Europe they first go to US Gulf, then Panama canal, then Auckland and Brisbane before reaching Sydney. That's the extact opposite of all Euro-Australia container traffic which goes Eastbound through the Suez. No wonder it takes so long for the cars to get here. The larger carriers take 6000cars or more - that's a lot of cash floating around!

The Volvo S60R is a decent bit of kit, but I think you will be blown away by the fluidity of the BMW handling, and especially its uncorrupted steering. This will be my second Bimmer. I had a sport suspended E46 325i before my RX8. I love the little Mazda, but missed the finish and build quality of my E46, plus I decided it was time I finally drove a car with some serious TORQUE

NickG · 11-22-2006, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by danielt

Sounds great - Please post photos as soon as possible!

I've heard of montego blue being available in 323i Coupe in OZ but not in 335i!

Mine's the 335i coupe (E92). Not sure if M/Blue is available on the sedans here, but obviously it is in Europe...

Pics on the way as soon as i get my hands on the thing. The wait is killing me!

davecat · 11-22-2006, 04:56 PM

So tell me this, what route do the RoRo's take to Oz if the majority of E90's are being built in "Sout Af-rika"???

NickG · 11-22-2006, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by davecat

So tell me this, what route do the RoRo's take to Oz if the majority of E90's are being built in "Sout Af-rika"???

I think all the e90's come from SA and I'd bet they all come direct eastbound from Durban with about 17-23 days transit depending on the discharge port. Either that or it's Durban via Singapore.

davecat · 11-22-2006, 07:21 PM

Thanks for that Nick.

So I guess I have only about 3 or so months wait until the 320d arrives. It'll be my first ever diesel and mate im telling ya it better be worth the wait!

Im not usually one to jump on the bandwagon but crickey BMW diesel's really do have some pull!

Was an automatic choice over the 320i/323i for me personally.

NickG · 11-22-2006, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by davecat

Thanks for that Nick.

So I guess I have only about 3 or so months wait until the 320d arrives. It'll be my first ever diesel and mate im telling ya it better be worth the wait!

Im not usually one to jump on the bandwagon but crickey BMW diesel's really do have some pull!

Was an automatic choice over the 320i/323i for me personally.

Roughly speaking I think you can take production date + about 2 weeks + vessel transit time + about 2 weeks and that will be your delivery.

Good call on the 320D. A very complete car for the modern era! I like BMW diesels too.

Without BMW's extensive diesel turbocharging experience I doubt there would be a turbo 335i!

davecat · 11-22-2006, 08:59 PM

I agree, the 335i is in a class of its own when you lool at the performance, fuel economy, everyday drivability and overal value for money. Im actually a Porsche fanatic but having driven the 335i what more could you ever want?

Dare I say it but I think I'd rather a 335i over a Boxster S or Cayman.

recruiter · 11-27-2006, 09:31 PM

Picked up last Friday 24/11
Have sore face from smiling;love exhaust note; runflats ride better than expected(did not test drive a demo),torque is fantastic as everyone has reported and the manual gearbox i find smoother than most.

Following book on run-in and not entirely in love with the colour.

Photos following

danielt · 11-28-2006, 01:04 AM

Looks fantastic recruiter, congratulations!!

Colour looks great! What alternative colour would you get?

How many km's did yours arrive with as "brand new"?

recruiter · 11-28-2006, 01:36 AM

Thanks; Ive had an offer to swap the car for a space grey. I declined the offer. Second choice would be black and car had 16 klms at pickup.(please don"t tell me it should be lower),
Mudflaps were installed this afternoon and looks fine.
I will have a good read of the manual to-night must come to grips with voice recognition.

NickG · 11-28-2006, 01:52 AM

Nice pix Recruiter.

I reckon the colour looks great ( but then I would say that wouldn't I!). Good luck keeping the carpets clean though ( black floormats maybe??) - that's the only downside to the lovely beige interior! And of course good to see a 335i with the RIGHT transmission!

Chris.G · 11-28-2006, 02:07 AM

Congrats mate, i definately think as time goes on the colour will grow on you. I really love the colour personally it's a what i like to call a genuine blokes sports colour (black is as well). Nice pics. Tell us how the ride is on runflats cos im not sure if i should option for 19inch rims with runflats. Does the RF's bother you on roads that can cause tramlining or roads with pot-holes?

recruiter · 11-28-2006, 03:04 AM

Recently drove a 130i and did not like the tramlining it was very noticable. However, athough i have now completed some 800 klms i have not experience the same affect. (I hope i do not have to eat my words) May be the 130i had high tyre pressures.
So i am pleased with the ride, was expecting worse. The ride is a lot smoother than my previous Volvo S60r.
Having said that the ride can be still on the hard side when a number of far sized bumps are encountered. 19" wheels may be slighty worse,and could make it uncomfortable over gaps in the road surface. Tough decision.

Chris.G · 11-28-2006, 04:16 AM

Thanks for the info, great to hear RF ride has improved on bimmers.

11-21-2006, 02:12 AM	#1
NickG Private First Class Drives: E92 335i 6MT M/Blue, Jade Grey Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Newport Beach, Australia Posts: 199 iTrader: (0)	Am I the first Montego Blue E92 335i in Australia? My car docks in Sydney Port Botany on Thursday. I've yet to find a dealer with an E92 in this colour as apparently production of Montego Blue didn't start in Germany till September. Can't wait to set eyes on it, but I'm told that will be minimum 10 days from vessel arrival.Aaargh!!

11-21-2006, 03:33 AM	#2
Chris.G GOZUN GOTUME Drives: X3 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,219 iTrader: (0)	I think you might be. But you are definately the only montego blue member in Aus section of this forum. Congrats on your new baby. Don't be shy with some pics mate. Chris __________________

11-27-2006, 09:31 PM	#14
recruiter Private Drives: 335i Montego Blue(manual) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 70 iTrader: (0)	Pics 335i Picked up last Friday 24/11 Have sore face from smiling;love exhaust note; runflats ride better than expected(did not test drive a demo),torque is fantastic as everyone has reported and the manual gearbox i find smoother than most. Following book on run-in and not entirely in love with the colour. Photos following Attached Images Last edited by recruiter; 12-02-2006 at 02:36 AM.

11-28-2006, 01:36 AM	#16
recruiter Private Drives: 335i Montego Blue(manual) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 70 iTrader: (0)	335i colour swap Thanks; Ive had an offer to swap the car for a space grey. I declined the offer. Second choice would be black and car had 16 klms at pickup.(please don"t tell me it should be lower), Mudflaps were installed this afternoon and looks fine. I will have a good read of the manual to-night must come to grips with voice recognition.

11-28-2006, 02:07 AM	#18
Chris.G GOZUN GOTUME Drives: X3 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,219 iTrader: (0)	Congrats mate, i definately think as time goes on the colour will grow on you. I really love the colour personally it's a what i like to call a genuine blokes sports colour (black is as well). Nice pics. Tell us how the ride is on runflats cos im not sure if i should option for 19inch rims with runflats. Does the RF's bother you on roads that can cause tramlining or roads with pot-holes? __________________

11-21-2006, 05:15 AM	#3
recruiter Private Drives: 335i Montego Blue(manual) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 70 iTrader: (0)	Well my M/blue arrived Sydney 13/11. Delivery is organised for Friday this week. I am concerned the colour may be over the top but have ordered cars in the past without seeing the colour sample and have had no regrets.Yet!

11-21-2006, 05:42 PM	#5
recruiter Private Drives: 335i Montego Blue(manual) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 70 iTrader: (0)	Its interesting two car carrier loads arrived so close together. I was also lead to believe the car would arrive earlier.So be it now. I went for the beige interior mainly because i have had black interiors in my cars for as long as i can remember. Also ordered, without sunroof and 6 speed. This is my first BMW moved from a Volvo S60R which was a great car.

11-22-2006, 03:35 AM	#6
danielt Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 335i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Far North Qld, Australia Posts: 273 iTrader: (0) View danielt's Garage	Sounds great - Please post photos as soon as possible! I've heard of montego blue being available in 323i Coupe in OZ but not in 335i!

11-22-2006, 04:56 PM	#9
davecat New Member Drives: 320d Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: newie Posts: 23 iTrader: (0)	So tell me this, what route do the RoRo's take to Oz if the majority of E90's are being built in "Sout Af-rika"???

11-22-2006, 07:21 PM	#11
davecat New Member Drives: 320d Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: newie Posts: 23 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for that Nick. So I guess I have only about 3 or so months wait until the 320d arrives. It'll be my first ever diesel and mate im telling ya it better be worth the wait! Im not usually one to jump on the bandwagon but crickey BMW diesel's really do have some pull! Was an automatic choice over the 320i/323i for me personally.

11-22-2006, 08:59 PM	#13
davecat New Member Drives: 320d Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: newie Posts: 23 iTrader: (0)	I agree, the 335i is in a class of its own when you lool at the performance, fuel economy, everyday drivability and overal value for money. Im actually a Porsche fanatic but having driven the 335i what more could you ever want? Dare I say it but I think I'd rather a 335i over a Boxster S or Cayman.

11-28-2006, 01:04 AM	#15
danielt Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 335i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Far North Qld, Australia Posts: 273 iTrader: (0) View danielt's Garage	Looks fantastic recruiter, congratulations!! Colour looks great! What alternative colour would you get? How many km's did yours arrive with as "brand new"?

11-28-2006, 01:52 AM	#17
NickG Private First Class Drives: E92 335i 6MT M/Blue, Jade Grey Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Newport Beach, Australia Posts: 199 iTrader: (0)	Nice pix Recruiter. I reckon the colour looks great ( but then I would say that wouldn't I!). Good luck keeping the carpets clean though ( black floormats maybe??) - that's the only downside to the lovely beige interior! And of course good to see a 335i with the RIGHT transmission!

11-28-2006, 03:04 AM	#19
recruiter Private Drives: 335i Montego Blue(manual) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 70 iTrader: (0)	Runflats Recently drove a 130i and did not like the tramlining it was very noticable. However, athough i have now completed some 800 klms i have not experience the same affect. (I hope i do not have to eat my words) May be the 130i had high tyre pressures. So i am pleased with the ride, was expecting worse. The ride is a lot smoother than my previous Volvo S60r. Having said that the ride can be still on the hard side when a number of far sized bumps are encountered. 19" wheels may be slighty worse,and could make it uncomfortable over gaps in the road surface. Tough decision.

11-28-2006, 04:16 AM	#20
Chris.G GOZUN GOTUME Drives: X3 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,219 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info, great to hear RF ride has improved on bimmers. __________________