[shivaswrath]

Anyone have real world mpg numbers to share?
Does it take to mods as friendly as a normal 335?

[iM]

just a quick update...new ETA: 2012-11-28 01:00...in an hour!!!

[SamS]

Originally Posted by shivaswrath

Anyone have real world mpg numbers to share?
Does it take to mods as friendly as a normal 335?

I'm sure the engine management software is different from a standard N55, so I'd be hesitant to let anyone outside of BMW go near it.

I personally expect 40mpg, combined.

Originally Posted by iM

just a quick update...new ETA: 2012-11-28 01:00...in an hour!!!

You're getting your car in the middle of the night?

[iM]

Originally Posted by dgoss

I would think that with the credits on this car giving it such a good MSRP (and hence high residual) to capitalized cost ratio the leases would be really competitive.

Anyone have numbers to share?

not exact numbers to share but i got this from different thread..hope this helps!

Originally Posted by BMWCali

Fair enough if you're considering a 328i. But the difference is smaller than you think. Because of the higher residual of the ActiveHybrid 3, if you're doing a lease as I am, the $6K difference between the 335i and AH3 evaporates and it works out to an identical monthly payment.

to get the exact numbers, contact Jeff on my original post.

[iM]

Originally Posted by SamS

I'm sure the engine management software is different from a standard N55, so I'd be hesitant to let anyone outside of BMW go near it.

I personally expect 40mpg, combined.



You're getting your car in the middle of the night?

i expect about the same real world mpg. bmw rep once said the same thing on an interview.

LOL no. it will be at the Baltimore port in an hour. let's see how long will it take to clear customs..

[Ali.K_BMW]

I have been driving my FIRST DELIVERED ACTIVE 3 for a few weeks now. Real world mileage has been 28-32.

I know I had the first because I work for BMW. woot! I can answer any questions about the car if you want. I have a fully loaded sport.

[SamS]

Originally Posted by AKAFP

I have been driving my FIRST DELIVERED ACTIVE 3 for a few weeks now. Real world mileage has been 28-32.

I know I had the first because I work for BMW. woot! I can answer any questions about the car if you want. I have a fully loaded sport.

Sport, or M-sport?

Mileage seems kinda low?

Any other impressions since you've lived with it for a while?

[claykin]

Originally Posted by AKAFP

I have been driving my FIRST DELIVERED ACTIVE 3 for a few weeks now. Real world mileage has been 28-32.

Exactly what is to be expected. AH3 is not trying to mimic a Toyota Prius.

I had a 328i F30 Loaner for 3 days and just returned it today. Reset the trip computer and after 3 days of combined driving I got 27MPG. And thats with what I'm sure was 87 octane. No one in their right mind puts 93 in a loaner. Not shabby.

I know I had the first because I work for BMW. woot! I can answer any questions about the car if you want. I have a fully loaded sport.

How loud are the battery cooling fans in the trunk? Or maybe I should ask again during the heat of summer?

And, does the AH3 Sport come with same sport suspension setup as gas only models? If you order DHP does it come with the same Adaptive M Suspension as on the conventional gas cars? many have wondered...

[Ali.K_BMW]

Originally Posted by claykin

Exactly what is to be expected. AH3 is not trying to mimic a Toyota Prius.

I had a 328i F30 Loaner for 3 days and just returned it today. Reset the trip computer and after 3 days of combined driving I got 27MPG. And thats with what I'm sure was 87 octane. No one in their right mind puts 93 in a loaner. Not shabby.




How loud are the battery cooling fans in the trunk? Or maybe I should ask again during the heat of summer?

And, does the AH3 Sport come with same sport suspension setup as gas only models? If you order DHP does it come with the same Adaptive M Suspension as on the conventional gas cars? many have wondered...

Little to no noise, the auto start/stop is unnoticeable, The handling on the sport is amazing, blew the doors off a stock M3.

I am boosting it soon too lol

[iM]

DELIVERED FROM BALTIMORE, MD 29-11-2012 16:34:29 1
LINER RELEASE BALTIMORE, MD 29-11-2012 16:02:15
DISCHARGED BALTIMORE, MD 29-11-2012 15:00:00 1
CUSTOMS RELEASE WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ 29-11-2012 00:00:00
LOADED ON VESSEL BREMERHAVEN 16-11-2012 23:25:00 1


pretty quick turnaround from customs...released from customs and out to delivery in 1 day...

[claykin]

Anyone figured out yet if the AH3 gets the lowered ride height when ordered Sport or MSport with DHP? I tried to figure out using new realoem.com update but haven't yet had time to drill down and compare.

[mark.L]

Originally Posted by iM

DELIVERED FROM BALTIMORE, MD 29-11-2012 16:34:29 1
LINER RELEASE BALTIMORE, MD 29-11-2012 16:02:15
DISCHARGED BALTIMORE, MD 29-11-2012 15:00:00 1
CUSTOMS RELEASE WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ 29-11-2012 00:00:00
LOADED ON VESSEL BREMERHAVEN 16-11-2012 23:25:00 1


pretty quick turnaround from customs...released from customs and out to delivery in 1 day...

Do let us know how long it took to clear the VPC and get on a truck.

[iM]

and.....
ARRIVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My CA txted me the picture this morning. Will upload more pix this weekend..

[iM]

Originally Posted by mark.L

Do let us know how long it took to clear the VPC and get on a truck.

delivered on the same day. I know...

[SamS]

Originally Posted by iM

and.....
ARRIVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My CA txted me the picture this morning. Will upload more pix this weekend..
Attachment 790547

Nice! First white M-sport AH3 on the boards

Let us know your impressions from this weekend.

[SamS]

Originally Posted by claykin

Anyone figured out yet if the AH3 gets the lowered ride height when ordered Sport or MSport with DHP? I tried to figure out using new realoem.com update but haven't yet had time to drill down and compare.

I ordered M-sport with DHP, I assume the ride height is lowered like the standard cars.

[mark.L]

Originally Posted by iM

and.....
ARRIVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My CA txted me the picture this morning. Will upload more pix this weekend..
Attachment 790547

Congrats!!
When are you picking her up?

Originally Posted by iM

delivered on the same day. I know...

Cleared Baltimore VPC the same day?? That is...niiice.
Seems like back-log has finally been cleared.

[Ali.K_BMW]

noice!!! M-sport, got me there haha. your going to love it.

[claykin]

Originally Posted by SamS

I ordered M-sport with DHP, I assume the ride height is lowered like the standard cars.

Have you compared suspension parts on realoem?

[SamS]

Originally Posted by claykin

Have you compared suspension parts on realoem?

I have not. I tried to, at one point, but couldn't find the parts on that site specific to the AH3. Can you check it out?

[claykin]

Originally Posted by SamS

I have not. I tried to, at one point, but couldn't find the parts on that site specific to the AH3. Can you check it out?

Sure. I think I went a little overboard here. I could find anything definitive. Plus, I think where some items were simply not listed, it could be that realoem.com doesn't have the correct and full info.

Front spring supports - Looks like cars with Adaptive M Suspension are setup similar. AH3 Sport models without Adaptive M seem to have same #5 as non Sport F30's.
F30 Hybrid http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...50&hg=31&fg=10
F30 335i http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...50&hg=31&fg=10


Rear Spring components do not show a different Part #4 for cars with MSport suspension. Interesting is that the only shock shown for the AH3 is the Sport shock.
F30 Hybrid http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...74&hg=33&fg=45
F30 335i http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...74&hg=33&fg=45


Something oddly interesting is the rear end output shaft (to wheels) is 5mm narrower in diameter on the AH3 than the 335i. I would think it should be thicker with the additional HP.
F30 Hybrid http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...32&hg=33&fg=25
F30 335i http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...32&hg=33&fg=25


Also interesting is the AH3 shows a 12MM stablizer bar only. Could be that Sport parts are simply missing from list???
F30 Hybrid http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...12&hg=33&fg=45
F30 335i http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...12&hg=33&fg=45


Also interesting is the transmission used in the AH3 was modified for production starting 11/2012.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...41&hg=24&fg=05


AH3 LiOn Battery modifications.......Were there any AH3 cars manufactured prior to 7/2012? Check out the "Important" note. eek!
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...01&hg=61&fg=30


Also "Electric Motor Electronics" were modified beginning 11/2012 production
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...55&hg=12&fg=10

That's all I uncovered. No more time to sleuth.

[SamS]

Originally Posted by claykin

That's all I uncovered. No more time to sleuth.

Wow! Nice work.

Not sure about the smaller output shaft, maybe it needs more clearance for something? Although 5mm is not much

There weren't any AH manufactured prior to July 2012, to my knowledge. There were some AH5 cars before then, so maybe they used the same battery at some point very early on, and now BMW wants to make sure you only but that newer one in the AH3? Who knows.

I would have never guessed there would be a transmission change this early on. Sure were a lot of changes for 11/12 cars... steering, motor electronics, transmission, etc. Makes me glad I waited