Awesome all rounder!!!

mikeoz · 05-31-2017, 09:25 AM

Isn't the 328 a 4 pot?

TodmordenLad · 05-31-2017, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeoz

Isn't the 328 a 4 pot?

Yes, and a bit lacking in torque too

Rich9600 · 05-31-2017, 01:15 PM

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It is an incredible package isn't it.

Had both a 330d and a 340i and as good as the 330d was the 340i just pips it even with the lower mpg

I'd have to agree here. Though, my 330d was an awesome all rounder. Also, hardly any difference in performance to my 340i below 60mph.

As if to prove this; driving home today I had an EB F30 behind me and a van in front; coming off a roundabout the road was clear so I kicked down past the van and the F30 followed surprisingly closely. Especially initially' maybe even closing... So, xDrive grip I thought... I didn't need to go too fast to get safely past so settled in at my usual cruising speed. The F30 followed all the way. So, 335d I thought.

A bit later on he filtered beside me at another roundabout and I spied 330d xDrive on the back... So, a 330d holds its own at legal speeds with ease.

The 30d is a real great all rounder, with great real world performance.

SteveChester · 05-31-2017, 01:42 PM

It's a great machine!!!

SteveChester · 05-31-2017, 01:42 PM

Even better with ACS springs and remap

dobbo99 · 05-31-2017, 01:58 PM

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Even better with ACS springs and remap

Perfect Infact!
I have held my own against some fine machinery. The kids at work are very impressed that my white diesel estate is as quick as a Porsche (older, shitty, non turbo ones)

russellh · 05-31-2017, 02:50 PM

Had mine a year and cant fault or find anything bad. Great car.

mikeoz · 05-31-2017, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveChester

Even better with ACS springs and remap

+1

225 · 05-31-2017, 03:23 PM

The 30d lump is great and is what drew me to a bmw. Even if I did end up with a "proper" sport saloon engined version...

on_the_virge · 05-31-2017, 04:26 PM

Glad to hear it's not just me that appreciates this car...mines out of warranty at the end of June so am considering a tuning box or something...

smithers330d · 06-01-2017, 03:31 AM

This should become the official 30d appreciation thread. The forgotten hero amongst the deluge of 35d/40i's

Watsey · 06-01-2017, 01:48 PM

I've no idea how you got 48mpg fully laden, in extended stop-start traffic, and giving it the beans wherever possible.

Long time average mpg in my 330D is around 36, and that's across 35,000 miles, 80% motorway, 99% of the time just me in the car, although I do tend to cruise at somewhat higher than average speeds.

2CRO4TV · 06-01-2017, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TodmordenLad

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Originally Posted by mikeoz

Isn't the 328 a 4 pot?

Yes, and a bit lacking in torque too

But makes up for the lack of torque with the noise (MPE compulsory) and being able to rev to 7.5k

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on_the_virge · 06-01-2017, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Watsey

I've no idea how you got 48mpg fully laden, in extended stop-start traffic, and giving it the beans wherever possible.

Long time average mpg in my 330D is around 36, and that's across 35,000 miles, 80% motorway, 99% of the time just me in the car, although I do tend to cruise at somewhat higher than average speeds.

My long term average is 39mpg and on fast runs home from work on a mixture of normal roads, dual carriage ways and on motorways mine returns 45mpg...

....,,,,..,,.. · 06-01-2017, 05:10 PM

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But makes up for the lack of torque with the noise (MPE compulsory) and being able to rev to 7.5k

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That sounds like a quote from a Citreon Saxo forum

Manivxr · 06-01-2017, 05:57 PM

I would agree it's a great all rounder. Only had a pleasure of driving a 330d for av week whilst the 530d was in having its bumper repaired. But I was mighty impressed by the power, economy and handling nicely packaged together. you can't fault it.

nik patel · 06-02-2017, 08:50 AM

I am hoping to get a 320D F30 soon but contemplating get a 330d instead as the fuel economy seem to be preety good.

Post 2014, are they euro 6?

TodmordenLad · 06-02-2017, 08:55 AM

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I am hoping to get a 320D F30 soon but contemplating get a 330d instead as the fuel economy seem to be preety good.

Post 2014, are they euro 6?

From late 2014 / early 2015 manufacturing date

Sabo · 06-02-2017, 09:02 AM

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I am hoping to get a 320D F30 soon but contemplating get a 330d instead as the fuel economy seem to be preety good.

Post 2014, are they euro 6?

No they're not I had a 64plate 330d it was still Euro5 but my current one is 15 plate June Reg is Euro6.
Mine is going to be available soon if you're interested as I've ordered a M140i.

nik patel · 06-02-2017, 09:25 AM

Hi, how much you selling for and the spec? I think it will be out of my price range

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No they're not I had a 64plate 330d it was still Euro5 but my current one is 15 plate June Reg is Euro6.
Mine is going to be available soon if you're interested as I've ordered a M140i.

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Watsey Major General 6407 Rep 8,493 Posts Drives: F31 330D sDrive M Sport Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: On sabbatical. iTrader: (1)	I've no idea how you got 48mpg fully laden, in extended stop-start traffic, and giving it the beans wherever possible. Long time average mpg in my 330D is around 36, and that's across 35,000 miles, 80% motorway, 99% of the time just me in the car, although I do tend to cruise at somewhat higher than average speeds. __________________ Current : F31 330sD, remapped, Ohlins Road & Track, Millway camber plates, Quaife LSD, Stoptech brakes + Pagid RSL1 pads all round, Weichers front strut brace, Eibach front & rear anti-roll bars, Michelin MP4S.
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Manivxr Captain 203 Rep 637 Posts Drives: 435d EB Join Date: May 2017 Location: Staffordshire iTrader: (0)	I would agree it's a great all rounder. Only had a pleasure of driving a 330d for av week whilst the 530d was in having its bumper repaired. But I was mighty impressed by the power, economy and handling nicely packaged together. you can't fault it.
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