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Hi All, I currently have the original wheels on a staggered set up. If going to winter wheels/tyres do I need to go staggered or will same all round be fine? What size wheels? Currently on 18"s.

They ended up phoning me back to ask why I hadn't take out the service with them. After explaining I didn't agree with the reset fee, she said would you use us if we can do something.., anyway long story short she offered £73 all in. So had it done. Service agent at Synter was less than happy with the price, but thats another story.

Not quite as it seems, had I clicked all the way to the end an extra £15 for safe and environmentally friendly disposal. A whopping £27.50 to reset the service light!!!😕 Not overly impressed with the last one. I declined.

What's the brake bleed kit you use? I have Autel diagnostic, so I may attempt brake fluid further down the line. With this weather though I'll get BMW to do this one.

Got an email saying brake fluid needed doing (plus the car is nagging me), thought I share my customised price. Vehicle Inspection £81.00 down from £123.00 Engine Oil service with microfilter £234.38 down from £310.00 Engine Oil service with microfilter, air filter & fuel filter £391.88 down from £510.30 Replace Air filter (every 2nd oil service) £45.25 down from £52.25 Replace Diesel fuel filter (every 2nd oil service) £112.25 down from £147.25 Brake fluid service £61.45 down from £147.25 I'll get the brake fluid done as it seems a bargin compared to the oil services. I just changed the oil and oil filter myself after 10,000 miles for around £25 paying retail prices, so it makes theirs a bit steep.

Same, magic of Google "BMW Owners Club"

Ha, I found in the shed the tiniest last bit of 3M spongy double sided tape (no idea what i bought it for or indeed don't remember buying it), so currently doing exactly what you did.

Hi All, Long story short - managed to nearly pull off the 3 on the boot lettering (loose thread on cleaning cloth). Anyone no what the best tape to use to re-apply is. The backing is black and a bit spongy. Cheers

I couldn't agree more just because you can do something doesn't mean you should. Laptops are a prime example, give me than two sodding ports!! I don't live in that dreamland where everything works flawlessly over WiFi, I'm barely on dial up speeds here! Also what is with that dreadful piano black trim? Scratches the instant you look at it, and in my opinion I think it will date really badly. All new cars seem to have it, especally the EV's. Is it cheap to produce? Still trying to learn how to use the reverse camera😁... and failing!

Hi, Yes. The BMW decoder worked well. I do indeed have a G21. I'm off to Dorset soon, so really looking forward to giving it a good run. Full spec below: S90A 90 AH AGM battery L812A Great Britain/Ireland version P337A M Sports package S1AGA Larger-capacity fuel tank S1CBA CO2-scope S1PDA 18'' M light-alloy wheels double spoke 790 M bicolor with tires of different makes and types and emergency running properties S230A EU-specific additional contents S248A Steering-wheel heating S258A Tires with emergency running properties S2PAA Locking wheel bolts S2TBA Steptronic sport transmission S2VBA Tire Pressure Monitor S2VLA Variable sport steering S302A Alarm system S322A Comfort Access S3KAA Acoustic glass S3MCA M roof rack high-gloss Shadowline S418A Luggage-compartment package S428A Warning triangle S430A Interior and exterior mirror package S431A Interior rear-view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function S481A Sports seats for driver and front passenger S493A Storage compartment package S494A Seat heating for driver and front passenger S4KLA Interior trims Aluminum 'Mesh Effect' S4URA Ambient light S534A Automatic climate control S544A Cruise control with braking function S5A1A LED fog lights S5A4A LED headlight with extended equipment specification S5AQA Active Guard Plus S5DAA Front passenger's airbag deactivation S5DCA Rear-seat headrests, folding S5DNA Parking assistant Plus S610A BMW Head-Up Display S654A DAB tuner S688A Harman Kardon Surround Sound system S6AEA TeleServices S6AFA Statutory emergency request S6AKA/S6C4A ConnectedDrive services S6DRA BMW Drive Recorder S6NWA Telephony with wireless charging S6U3A BMW Live dashboard professional S6U8A BMW gesture control S6WDA Personal hotspot S704A M Sports suspension S710A M leather steering wheel S715A M Aerodynamics package S719A Edition Sport S760A M high-gloss Shadowline S775A M Headliner anthracite S850A Additional tank filling, export S853A Language version English S880A English / on-board literature S8KBA Oil service interval - 24 months / 25,000 km S8R9A Refrigerant S8S2A Coding of alarm signal S8S3A Automatic lock when driving away S8SMA VIN, visible from outside S8TFA Active pedestrian protection S8TGA ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM S999A Order control HEA

New Owner Thoughts – 320d 2l M Sport Touring Xdrive (G21) 2019 Having owned the car for one week now, I thought I’d share my thoughts on it. Firstly, I would like to say my experience has on the whole been one of over whelming positivity, it is a joy to drive, cheaper that A4 Avant to insure and decent mpg. I did sort of buy it on a whim, and by that I mean I didn’t do weeks of research into it like I did with the Audi (I was originally looking at A4 Avant 2l diesel Quattro (why I need 4x4 who knows) 19-20 plate). I test drove three A4’s, a Volvo V90 AWD and a V60 AWD. I dismissed the Volvo’s, lovely comfortable seats, superb auto box but very plasticky interior, and all touch screen (I want a button for the sodding air con!!) A4’s were quiet, refined, comfortable and had a bit of go, so my mind was made up. However, finding the “one” was proving to be a bit of a challenge, after several months a friend said why not try a 3 Series? Now, I have never been overly keen on BMW’s having driven several in the past, I found everything heavy, doors to open, pedals to press and the steering I thought was so heavy I was convinced the power steering was broken in it. So, I’ll admit I went into the test drive slightly jaded. After 10 minutes I found my prejudices of old completely blown away, so bought it there and then. The Surprisingly Good – (In no particular order) Fuel economy - Pretty good currently averaging around 48mpg, that’s running round locally and a couple of motorway drives. Head Up Display – What I thought would be a gimmick and complete waste of time, is actually really surprisingly good. You rarely have to look at the dash, particularly like the sat-nav info being displayed on it (even from Waze, and not just BMW maps). Gesture Control – I know this will be a bit divisive, but I love it for turning the volume up and down. Will I still be using it in a months time? Voice Commands – My old man was particularly impressed you could ask the MPG, I must say it is one of the better systems I’ve tried. Powered Tailgate – Friends had it on their cars, I thought it was pointless. Now I have one is there any other way to open the boot? Although I’m still trying to get the hang of kicking under the bumper to open it (I do an amazing Hokey Cokey and still get no where). I do like the fact you have the lock button on the boot close button as well. Lock/Unlocking – I’m using the hand in the handle to unlock and tap to lock option, purely because I’m not fully trusting yet the walking up and away method. I’m a bit OCD – have I locked it etc. Boot Glass Opening – why is it good, it just is. Lighting – First time having LED’s, BMW have done themselves proud managing to fit two suns under the bonnet. Interior multi-colour lighting, again didn’t know I needed it but love it. Never had puddle lights but more handy than I thought, and door handle lights, why are these not standard on every car? Silence – How have they managed to make a diesel that quiet – well done indeed. Oil and Adblue levels (even though with BMW’s premium service they didn’t bother to fill it up!!). Nice that you can check in the car. Could Work Better! TPMS – Thought is would be a God send (I would usually check tyre pressure every 6/8 weeks) but its took at least three attempts to get the pressure right (BMW service and MOT, not one tyre pressure matched, so much for paying for premium service) Run Flats – not keen, harder ride and still need to buy a new tyre. No sodding place to put a spare – Progress!!!?. Wireless Charging – Currently all it seems to do is heat up the phone to the temperature of the sun, and put about 4% charge on in half hour. Yes, it does go blue when put it in the tray and the phone is QI compatible - S24 Ultra. What is the deal with the cup holders - Was the brief, design wireless charging tray, but make it VERY nearly impossible to get the phone out if the customer places a cup in the cup holder – job well done if it was. Auto stop/Start – urghhhh!! – does it really help??? Hold Assist – can’t get the hang of it, looking like I’m head banging to heavy rock. Jerky on the start and the stop. I’m old school I like the creep, makes a nice smooth go. I am very easy on brakes. Door Sills – need cleaning, how do they get so dirty. Rear View Mirror – not the most generous view (yes, the dog guard doesn’t help), but anti dazzle wing mirrors are good. Christ Alive – Reverse Camera – Want to watch me do an impression of a 90 year old learner driver, stick a reverse camera in my car. Hopefully I’ll get the hang of it. I do think the front camera is quite handy for pulling out of tight junctions though. Like all newish cars the drivers seat bolster does wear – do we need it? All in all I really, really do like it. I do expect to still be pleased with it in a month’s time. Yes, the Pimlico blue colour was a big buying factor (more than likely paid a premium for it). Would I buy it again, at the minute yes I would.

When you say budget, what price did you pay?

As with all modern car seats the drivers side bolster has started to wear, the leather one in mine has just started to loose the leather shine and the stitching has fluffed. Anyone used any really good product to help delay the inevitable, I've currently just started applying a bit of Meguiar's Gold Class Rich Leather 3in1 Leather Cleaner & Protectant. Was thinking of trying a bit of dubbin.

Agreed, I was also eyeing up MICHELIN PRIMACY 4's, although BMW fitted new tyres when I bought the car, so I have a while to go until changing (hopefully).

S24 Ultra is QI charging compatible (which I belive the factory fitted OEM charging tray is) I have a QI wireless charger in the house for it. Like I say I get a Blue LED when I put the phone it the tray, but doesn't seem to want to charge, will borrow a friend's phone and try that. Thanks