Ceebl’s Estoril Blue F31 330d M sport touring

[Ceebl]

In a bid to be more sensible, following the demise of my daily, I have sold the c63 and bought a one car does all.

Remit was interesting but decent economy, good speakers, family friendly, able to tow track car occasionally.

I’d been digitally tyre kicking for a while but when this came up I had to go get a drive.

2019 F31 330d m sport touring. Shadow line pack with m performance kit in Estoril blue. Perfect.
Car has a few good options; pro nav, Harmon Kardon, black leather, HUD, Led headlights, did a deal for the CS style wheels too.

So far I’ve just been driving and enjoying, only plans in the next while will be a tow bar.

 

[Lappintyre]

Looks great, ultimate all rounder. Did it come with the Shadowline wheels as well as the aftermarket ones?

 

[Ceebl]

Looks great, ultimate all rounder. Did it come with the Shadowline wheels as well as the aftermarket ones?

Yeah I’ve got the dual 5 spoke type ones (type 704m I think) with it.

 

[Ian A]

Lovely looking example. Has to be one of the last F31's before the model change too.

The LCI LEDs make the visuals on these in my opinion

 

[Lyons]

Yeah I’ve got the dual 5 spoke type ones (type 704m I think) with it.

Don’t suppose you’d sell them?

 

[Ceebl]

Don’t suppose you’d sell them?

Not at the minute sorry. I’d like to keep the proper wheels with the car I think.

 

[Ceebl]

Been quoted about £400 for a fixed and £600 for a detachable towbar with installation.
Does that sound about right for prices?

 

[Andy27]

Been quoted about £400 for a fixed and £600 for a detachable towbar with installation.
Does that sound about right for prices?

Seems a bit expensive, 3 years ago I paid £350 for a detachable on my F31, my dad paid similar, or a bit more recently on his Mazda. It was a company near nutts corner.

 

[Ceebl]

Seems a bit expensive, 3 years ago I paid £350 for a detachable on my F31, my dad paid similar, or a bit more recently on his Mazda. It was a company near nutts corner.

Were they called Nutts Corner Towbar’s by any chance?

 

[lennyd]

I gave around 400 odd just for a westfalia detachable for me f11 and still had to fit it myself afterwards

 

[Lyons]

Been quoted about £400 for a fixed and £600 for a detachable towbar with installation.
Does that sound about right for prices?

That’s about what I’ve been quoted any time in the past. Hence I always end up buying the kit and fitting it myself.

 

[Andy27]

Were they called Nutts Corner Towbar’s by any chance?

Were they called Nutts Corner Towbar’s by any chance?

Yes, think that was them.

 

[richie_mck]

@NickR do you remember where you got the detachable towbar fitted on your old one?

Great buy @Ceebl, fantastic all rounders, haven’t got tired of ours yet after 6 years

 

[NickR]

@NickR do you remember where you got the detachable towbar fitted on your old one?

Great buy @Ceebl, fantastic all rounders, haven’t got tired of ours yet after 6 years

I can't remember if @pobmk4 fitted it or JW Service Centre. I bought the towbar itself from PF Jones as they were the cheapest at the time. The towbar before fitting was still £304 with the vehicle specific wiring kit.

 

[Lyons]

How did you get the discount at PF Jones?! I usually wait for weeks any time I’m towbar shopping int he hope for 1 to appear, but have never even seen 1! Never mind such a massive saving as that!

 

[Ceebl]

@NickR do you remember where you got the detachable towbar fitted on your old one?

Great buy @Ceebl, fantastic all rounders, haven’t got tired of ours yet after 6 years

I can’t fault it at all! No regrets buying it

 

[NickR]

How did you get the discount at PF Jones?! I usually wait for weeks any time I’m towbar shopping int he hope for 1 to appear, but have never even seen 1! Never mind such a massive saving as that!

I haven't a clue....it was 7 1/2 years ago!

 

[Ceebl]

So far it’s been a fantastic first few weeks with the car. It’s done all the work stuff, a north coast coffee run and a Dublin trip.

Only change so far is m3 mirror caps added.

 

[lennyd]

Love those wheels. Wish I could get them in 20s 5x120 for the 5 series

 

[Ceebl]

Love those wheels. Wish I could get them in 20s 5x120 for the 5 series

No one so staggered reps of them in 20?

 

[lennyd]

Not sure I fancy reps in 20s. Especially with the quality of the roads and unknown quality of rims. Going to try and put something aside for new wheels. Would love a set off bbs but not sure I could justify the cost

 

[mike150]

They're brilliant.

I was dead set on buying a Tesla Model 3 Performance and dealing with the inherent EV problems and limitations. 2 I had deposits on fell through and I fell over a 17 335d Xdrive estate with loads a kit and a towbar, the heated steering wheel was sadly a big attraction TBH after my Leaf had one.

I think the only thing I'd like to change it to is a 340d touring or a fresh X5, both would need a lot of extra money added so I'll keep this one.

 

[pablo]

Love those wheels. Wish I could get them in 20s 5x120 for the 5 series

@evo98 sells reps (castlewellan)

 

[Lappintyre]

I think OEM finished shadow line alloys are hard to beat