Cars are a personal choice (my opinion), I had a 2014 335xi which I loved. At the end of my lease, I switched to a 2018 S4. I liked the S4, great car but kept thinking about my 335, so I decided to get a m340 last January. After having the car for a year it didn’t bring back the nostalgia I had hoped for. That being said, the car was great, I’ve always been a BMW fan - the car handled well around tight corners - the build quality was impeccable - it had more of a punch compared to prior years. I originally wanted a Model 3 Performance when Tesla first came out with it, around when I custom ordered my S4 but chickened out cause I wasn’t ready to make the EV jump. I considered it again before getting the M340 but was hoping to bring back the nostalgia of my 2014 335xi. Honestly, should have just gotten it last year - oh well we all make mistakes. Just glad I was able to get someone to pick up my lease without any incentives.
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Cars are a personal choice (my opinion), I had a 2014 335xi which I loved. At the end of my lease, I switched to a 2018 S4. I liked the S4, great car but kept thinking about my 335, so I decided to get a m340 last January. After having the car for a year it didn’t bring back the nostalgia I had hoped for. That being said, the car was great, I’ve always been a BMW fan - the car handled well around tight corners - the build quality was impeccable - it had more of a punch compared to prior years. I originally wanted a Model 3 Performance when Tesla first came out with it, around when I custom ordered my S4 but chickened out cause I wasn’t ready to make the EV jump. I considered it again before getting the M340 but was hoping to bring back the nostalgia of my 2014 335xi. Honestly, should have just gotten it last year - oh well we all make mistakes. Just glad I was able to get someone to pick up my lease without any incentives.
TBrownTX
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As seen with others, my dates have slipped back to March 13 - March 31 as of a few moments ago.
01-23-21 - Order placed: M3 LR AWD Performance Blue/Black
01-23-21 - Delivery date: March 13 - March 31
02-13-21 - Delivery date: February 22 - March 08
02-17-21 - Delivery date: March 13 - March 31
If the pattern holds, I should be seeing a VIN in the next week or so. SA says 3 weeks from VIN to delivery in my area.
Tim
01-23-21 - Order placed: M3 LR AWD Performance Blue/Black
01-23-21 - Delivery date: March 13 - March 31
02-13-21 - Delivery date: February 22 - March 08
02-17-21 - Delivery date: March 13 - March 31
If the pattern holds, I should be seeing a VIN in the next week or so. SA says 3 weeks from VIN to delivery in my area.
Tim
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ganderking
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TBrownTX
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And just got my third, obligatory “Complete Your Pre-Delivery Tasks - Insurance” email, which I cannot do, as I have no VIN.
Tim
Tim
Just put any valid insurance card until the vin appears. That's what I was told to do by my SA
Mine let me do it - I'm in a state that does not require VIN. However, it does not let me proceed any further.
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TBrownTX
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I asked my SA, he said that this in no way slows/changes delivery of your car, so long as it’s done at least a few days out from delivery where it’s needed for final paperwork.
Tim
TBrownTX
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Big fan of the blue. My MX is blue as well. Wife isn't pleased I'm getting a second blue one "we're going to be THAT family". LOL
Try to do it on your phone. I asked my advisor if the insurance went through on the same screen as yours, and he said it didn't. After I did it on my phone, it showed a checkmark and he confirmed it was good to go.
TBrownTX
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I have a blue Cadillac ATS Coupe today, exact same color. My Wife has a Cadillac XT4 (darker blue). My car is being passed to my Son, so we are in fact “that family” as well.
ganderking
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Not to take this way off topic, and i'd be glad to continue the conversation over pm. Totally agree cars are a personal choice. After having two model 3's and a model Y, its funny that I'm likely returning to ICE cars, which make fun noises, have personality, etc. Funny, the m340 is at the top of my list. In my opinion, its far more satisfying to drive than the tesla (and infinitely more comforting and quality feeling). If you haven't owned a tesla, the initial impression of the model 3 performance is that its going to blow you away, and will. After a year, if you want to feel more connected, and are really a big car person at heart, you'll likely wander back to the gas guzzlers. We don't often hear it on this forum (because people on this forum just stick with tesla), but I think there are more people who get rid of teslas for these reasons, than you think.
I suspect this is happening both ways. A group of us are switching from BMW and Audi etc to Tesla (particularly the M3P) because it seems silly to leave all that performance on the table and the M3P is pound for pound the best performing car out there at 55k or less. I was down to an RS3 or the M3P and the idea of near zero maintenance, reduced fuel charges and never getting gas appealed to me and as a bonus the car performs better than an RS3. That said, I could see myself going back to an ICE after a few years in the Tesla but it will take a lot. German cars in particular are fussy and expensive to maintain. The M340 is a great car. Can’t go wrong but I will enjoy blowing the doors off of you at a red light. That never gets old even if you have a fancier interior.
ganderking
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ElectricGoBoi
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ganderking
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ElectricGoBoi
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Yes. I was you. Been there done that, no real desire to get another tesla but the "pros" are still hard to deny .... my p3d order is still active and I'm trying to decide what to do. Funny, the rs3 is the other car on my list. RS3 is "special" and "rare".... I've come to the conclusion that I REALLY value the cars you don't see all the time. I also have come to the conclusion that outright speed is not what brings enjoyment. Its the feel of the car. Thats what I'm saying - there is far more enjoyment from the overall experience of the m340 and rs3 (in my multiple test drives) vs ownership of my teslas.
You should get the p3d, just don't be surprised if you come back to the "darkside" in a year
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