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therealm3 · 11-16-2011, 01:03 PM

I would like to know if Performance parts can be ordered as a factory option. i.e. I would love to check a box for the performance suspension right from the start. Otherwise my Msport or Sport suspension is a waste of money. Also, will the Msport package include any suspension upgrades over teh Spot package? or will it remain a cosmetic thing.

Saintor · 11-16-2011, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

To date, there are no N20-powered models between the 240hp *28i and 184hp *20i. I think we can expect this to change soon, with either *23i or *25i depending on market. So, figure an F30 with a 210hp or so for the Canadian market at some point.

The 184HP engine is a detuned version (with a turbo) of the N20 .

V_therussian · 11-16-2011, 11:50 PM

Would love to know for sure whether F30 with X-drive will come with electric steering standard, or will it be, like the F10, the last remaining enclave for those of us still - maybe foolishly - expecting our BMWs to be performance cars...

Grendalf · 11-17-2011, 12:07 PM

Is the lowered m-sport suspension will be available for once on x-drive version?

mkoesel · 11-17-2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Saintor

The 184HP engine is a detuned version (with a turbo) of the N20 .

Right, that's what I said (although I admitedly wasn't very explicit about it).

mkoesel · 11-17-2011, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by e92n54t

Your instrument panel will notify you if your charge in the key is low. With the car on, you simply have to hold the key against the "KEY" picture on the steering column.

Right, but that's so that you can use the car even if the fob is dead.

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I don't have the actual time specs on me but holding it there for 10 seconds will recharge it for months...

So not only can it do inductive charging, but it can do it in 10 seconds? And it can recharge a regular off-the shelf disposable battery?

Really?

SIN_CITY_TROLL · 11-17-2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

Right, but that's so that you can use the car even if the fob is dead.

So not only can it do inductive charging, but it can do it in 10 seconds? And it can recharge a regular off-the shelf disposable battery?

Really?

Ok so ill man up and admit I had wrong info thrown at me

... I just yelled at my service manager lol. We are all human guys give me a break.

I cracked open every new key in the new key style and yes there are batteries in each.

The Key sign on the steering column is to recognize the key again, (comfort access or not) if the keys fails to work.

The older smaller keys did not have batteries in it unless it had comfort access... That I do know

Lets all get along now, this is a public form

Very · 11-17-2011, 03:32 PM

Does anyone have a pic of the rear (specifically tailpipes) of a 328i luxury line? All I have seen is the 335 and 328d.

justinnum1 · 11-17-2011, 06:11 PM

After further reading, it looks like the foot trunk thing is a part of the premium package.

ivyE90 · 11-17-2011, 06:34 PM

Are the front bumpers different between the lines? or they are the same its just those design of the silver chrome inserts are different.

2000gsr · 11-17-2011, 07:03 PM

What kind of motor is on the 335? n54?

justinnum1 · 11-17-2011, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 2000gsr

What kind of motor is on the 335? n54?

n55...single turbo

DrawingArt · 11-18-2011, 02:42 AM

Can anyone tell us the complete engine line for the new F30?

Would something like this be true ?

- 335i
- 328i
- 320i
- 318i ?
- 316i ?

- 335d ?
- 330d ? (6 valve, 258 hp)
- 325d ? (the new 4 valve, 218hp)
- 320d
- 320d ED
- 318d ?
- 316d ?

I am specially interested when might be the new 325d (218hp) on sale in Europe?

advantage20 · 11-18-2011, 05:21 AM

When will the F31 Touring 330d be orderable and when approximately can it be delivered at earliest (Europe)? Thank you.

pcbrew · 11-18-2011, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ivyE90

Are the front bumpers different between the lines? or they are the same its just those design of the silver chrome inserts are different.

These are links to post I made in another forum with animated GIFs that cycles through the front & rear view of each of the "lines":

Standard
Luxury
Modern
Sport
M-Sport

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Vervain · 11-18-2011, 12:58 PM

Hi, I'd just like to know what models would be coming to South Africa or possibly what additional models would be released everywhere? Currently in South Africa we have the 320i, 320d, 323i, 325i, 330i, 330d and 335i.
Thanks.

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DrawingArt Private 18 Rep 53 Posts Drives: BMW 320dT xDrive M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Slovenia iTrader: (0)	Can anyone tell us the complete engine line for the new F30? Would something like this be true ? - 335i - 328i - 320i - 318i ? - 316i ? - 335d ? - 330d ? (6 valve, 258 hp) - 325d ? (the new 4 valve, 218hp) - 320d - 320d ED - 318d ? - 316d ? I am specially interested when might be the new 325d (218hp) on sale in Europe? __________________ BMW 320d Touring xDrive M-Sport, Alpine White // DrawingArt - www.drawingart.co
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