[SoYank]

I had to take my 330 in to get the iDrive fixed today and while in the showroom the displayed 320d had a placard on it as shown in this photograph (don't know if it will be readable). It is an offer for blacklines, installed for £150. Does anyone think this is a good deal (for the UK)? While the placard states it's normally £223.75, the accessories catalog has them for £165. Don't know if this includes VAT (pity if it didn't).

For the U.S. readers, the current rate of exchange at my bank broke the $2/£1 barrier Friday so this price translates to $300 installed.

The write-up is interesting to read with the construction information that it is "harmonious":

Personalise Your New 3 Series
Saloon or Touring

Rear Darkline Light Kit

Black casing
Function areas are in vapour-deposited aluminium
Grey lens on indicator and reverse light
Especially harmonious with certain exterior colours
Sporty and elegant
Kit consists of all 4 tail lights.

Maybe I should just wait until next summer and get them in the states.

[Chris33]

Thats a good deal. Lights on the own are £165 inc vat, so lights and labour for £150 is very good.

[mjh93sa]

... if only I had an E90

[- Paul -]

Its a good price for the UK as already said but from what I've seen they are cheaper in the US.

[booforty]

Buy buy buy!! Join the club!

Modfather

[2GPP]

Seems a good deal - who is the dealer?

[SoYank]

Originally Posted by 2GPP

Seems a good deal - who is the dealer?

Victoria BMW, Harrogate.

[SoYank]

Originally Posted by 1stnewcar

Its a good price for the UK as already said but from what I've seen they are cheaper in the US.

I looked yesterday and found them in New Jersey for $207 plus shipping. But they don't ship overseas. I"ve had the car for ten months, I guess I can wait another six or seven to get the lights.

Should I get the blacklines I'd have the Euro taillights available as well as the original U.S. reds. Don't know if anyone would be interested in buying the reds unless they have a damaged one and need a replacement.

[NFS]

I still have the ones I bought from Chris in the box - haven't got round to fitting them yet.

I'm a bit off the car cause I have a dent in the door (my fault) and a stone chip on the windscreen (not my fault). Haven't washed it for weeks because of the winter conditions and the fact that the door is smashed in.

:mad:

[SoYank]

Originally Posted by needforspeed

I still have the ones I bought from Chris in the box - haven't got round to fitting them yet.

I'm a bit off the car cause I have a dent in the door (my fault) and a stone chip on the windscreen (not my fault). Haven't washed it for weeks because of the winter conditions and the fact that the door is smashed in.

:mad:

Bummer with the Beemer. How'd you smash in the door?

I have to take my car back in a few days apparently for a software update and I'm leaning very heavily on taking this blacklines offer. Just did the math and it looks rather favorable, er, favourable.

[isleaiw]

I also have the stone chip in windscreen - no dents in doors yet but I do have a badly kerbed near side front wheel (white van mans fault - had to take evasive action!). I know what you mean about outting you off - I deliberately park so I can't see it!

Ian

[Touringman]

SoYank

Interesting that Victoria Harrogate have this offer (my last BMW came from them and I nearly bough a used M3 from them before deciding on a new 335) - gonna try to get Castle in York to match - My new 335 is on order from Castle but won't be here this side of Dec 31st - do you think these will look good on a silver M sport?

Cheers

[MarkA]

Hi,

Here they are on mine :

[- Paul -]

Originally Posted by Touringman

SoYank

Interesting that Victoria Harrogate have this offer (my last BMW came from them and I nearly bough a used M3 from them before deciding on a new 335) - gonna try to get Castle in York to match - My new 335 is on order from Castle but won't be here this side of Dec 31st - do you think these will look good on a silver M sport?

Cheers

From what I understand - Harrogate and York are the same dealer - I bought mine from York but they nicked a build date from Harrogate to fit me in.

[poldim]

Originally Posted by MarkA

Hi,

Here they are on mine :

What are the dark (black) marks on the inner parts close to the red.

[MarkA]

Originally Posted by poldim

What are the dark (black) marks on the inner parts close to the red.

Shadows and reflections.

[NFS]

Originally Posted by SoYank

Bummer with the Beemer. How'd you smash in the door?

I have to take my car back in a few days apparently for a software update and I'm leaning very heavily on taking this blacklines offer. Just did the math and it looks rather favorable, er, favourable.

Let's just say it was my fault I picked a fight with a low level brick wall and lost.

What was up with the i-drive by the way ? Mines had a few mental moments, but always sorts itself out. The most interesting ones so far are:

1. The street names in the assistance window (arrow view) turned to odd ASCI symbols, but dissapeared when I re-calculated my route.

2. All of the park distance control lights lit up at once (include the front - which I don't have installed !)

Black-lines do look nice though - just need to get em fitted. On that basis the dealer option looks good - since they will at least be on the car - not in the box like mine.

[Touringman]

Castle York and Victoria Harrogate are not currently part of the same group but sometimes accomodate each others clients for mutual benefit.

Mark - thanks for the pic - look good on your car. I will get these sorted when the car comes in and is waiting for PDI/ reg number etc

Now - what about a rear spoiler - yes or no? good taste or bad? I know its just aestetics (no practicle reason) but I thought the m sport would have just a little spoiler (e46 style).

Does adding as a dealer fit accessory mark you out as a potential Chav!!

Decisions decisions

Cheers

[SoYank]

Originally Posted by needforspeed

Let's just say it was my fault I picked a fight with a low level brick wall and lost.

Sounds like a sledgehammer moment is in the works.

Originally Posted by needforspeed

What was up with the i-drive by the way ? Mines had a few mental moments, but always sorts itself out. The most interesting ones so far are:

1. The street names in the assistance window (arrow view) turned to odd ASCI symbols, but dissapeared when I re-calculated my route.

2. All of the park distance control lights lit up at once (include the front - which I don't have installed !)

The service advisor didn't elaborate too much this evening but said it needs a new part and recoding. At the moment the whole iDrive is kaput, no display, no sound, and I can't eject either the CD or the DVD. I asked if it would be possible to get the software to allow me to roll my windows up, close the sunroof, and fold the mirrors via the remote ala European style. He said he would look into it for me.

Originally Posted by needforspeed

Black-lines do look nice though - just need to get em fitted. On that basis the dealer option looks good - since they will at least be on the car - not in the box like mine.

I really would be a fool to pass this offer up. If you'd ever taken notice of my signature it had them down as a Future Mod but that's getting moved next Wednesday. I need to take a picture of the car this weekend for the proverbial before-and-after shot. Of course, that means I have to wash it...in the cold and wind.

[SoYank]

Originally Posted by Touringman

Now - what about a rear spoiler - yes or no? good taste or bad? I know its just aestetics (no practicle reason) but I thought the m sport would have just a little spoiler (e46 style).

IMHO, a spoiler does just that...it spoils the wonderful looks of a fine machine. Or is that "fine looks of a wonderful machine"?. Either way, it's anti-aesthetical.

[NFS]

Originally Posted by SoYank

Sounds like a sledgehammer moment is in the works.

You are quite right .... that wall won't be doing that again in a hurry

[Gumph]

Has anyone got a pic of these on a Sapphire black car?

cheers
G