New member, first time BMW owner.

[Jonathan Wilcox]

Hi all, I'm new to both the club and BMW ownership having just bought my first of the marque. Looking forward to the experience of owning such a capable car and also the benefits of being a part of an owners club where you tend to find the best in open and honest conversation about the good, the bad and the ugly of car ownership.

The car I have is a 2018 335d Touring in what Ive been reliably told is Marlborough Red. A 1 owner car from new covering just over 67k miles when I bought it only 3 weeks ago. Full BMW service history including MOT's and even wiper blade changes. I'd spent around 7 months searching for the right car so patience paid off I feel.

It was specified with most of the right factory options including digital dash, HUD, memory seats and Pro Nav. It was even de-badged, something which I didn't realise was an option?! it doesn't have adaptive dampers though which I initially thought would irritate, but I've quickly learned that the car is beautifully damped in standard form regardless.

The car isn't completely standard either with some subtle changes made to it. It has Eibach lowering springs (which is where I appreciate just how good the standard dampers are), wheel spacers, Rohana 20 inch black alloys on Michelin PS4S tyres and what I think you would call a stage 1+ ECU and gearbox remap to 404.5bhp and 746nm of torque.

The net result is something which I know all of you will already know. I get it too now. The car is just about the most complete thing I've owned and I love it. They really are as good as everyone says they are. My job involves a lot of time away travelling but knowing`I have that to arrive back to in the UK makes me very keen to get plenty of miles under my belt!

I've only taken a few photos so far but will get much better quality pictures uploaded when I can get around to taking them.

I'm looking forward to picking your much more experienced brains about the good and bad bits of ownership.

Thanks all!

Coxy

[X5smw]

Evening sir! Welcome to the world of bmw…. It’s addictive! 
 

we are a friendly bunch here so ask away and don’t be shy on the pictures of the lovely car!