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dxb335d · 08-20-2012, 04:14 PM

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

I think it could look good on the F10

davyk31 · 08-21-2012, 02:29 AM

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 · 08-21-2012, 02:33 AM

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 · 08-21-2012, 03:22 AM

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 · 08-21-2012, 04:44 AM

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 · 08-21-2012, 05:17 AM

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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 · 08-21-2012, 04:02 PM

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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.

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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 · 08-22-2012, 04:12 AM

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 Â£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 · 08-22-2012, 04:51 AM

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 · 08-22-2012, 07:18 AM

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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 Â£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?

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dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist Drives: E46 M3 Tiag/Imola Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' Posts: 28,965 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2003 BMW E46 M3 [3.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [2.75]	Estoril does look soo E36 but did look good on the E46 M3 I think it could look good on the F10 __________________

08-21-2012, 03:22 AM	#48
TMP Colonel Drives: M135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 2,817 iTrader: (0)	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! __________________ M-Lite & Family 5er

08-22-2012, 04:12 AM	#52
M3-FAST Defected to the dark side..... Drives: Audi A7 & Porsche 996 C2 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stafford, UK Posts: 5,754 iTrader: (11) Garage List 2009 E90 M3 [5.00] 2007 325i M-sport C ... [4.50]	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 Â£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? __________________ USED TO OWN THE M3 PICTURED ABOVE NOW DRIVING PORSCHE 996 C2 & AUDI A7 S-LINE QUATTRO V6 3.0TDi

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08-21-2012, 02:29 AM	#46
davyk31 Brigadier General Drives: BMW 335d SE Coupe Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,239 iTrader: (0)	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.

08-21-2012, 02:33 AM	#47
gIzzE Brigadier General Drives: E350 cdi Estate. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, UK. Posts: 4,642 iTrader: (2)	It just reminds me of the 1990s Barclays blue they used when moving from the Sky blue that that used in the 70's.

08-21-2012, 04:44 AM	#49
davyk31 Brigadier General Drives: BMW 335d SE Coupe Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,239 iTrader: (0)	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.

08-22-2012, 04:51 AM	#53
Bungle009 Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Alton Posts: 579 iTrader: (0)	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.....