[drummerlauw]

Very interesting variant of the 3-series. I wonder if this will be more expensive than the 340i.

http://www.cnet.com/news/bmw-four-ne...les-auto-show/

http://www.bmw.com/com/en/newvehicle...mw_edrive.html

[MaxDaniels]

Check this :
http://www.bmw.nl/nl/home.html
You can't yet configure the car, but the price of the 330e is visible !

The price will be different depending of your country, but you can have a good idea of the range if you compare with a 340i.

I was very very interrested to lease/rent this car ( end of my current leasing in march, I need to command the next one before mid-november ) but three factors have changed my mind :

• smaller trunk than other 3 or 4 serie models ( with two kids, baby-buggy, ... not really good ),
• Smaller fuel tank, so less autonomy even with electric support, not good for my regular long travels,
• Only 40/45 km in full electric mode : my home/work distance is ... 55km.

So I'll probably choose a 420d gc, with m power kit and in four years, when technology will be more "mature" a 530e or i5


*** UPDATE *** Official 330e price for Belgium is 43250€ with auto. Steptronic transmission or 43500€ with auto. sport transmission ( no manual transmission option, and adaptative suspensions can't be added, only regular or M-sport suspensions ! )

[MaxDaniels]

So, because of local taxes, I will probably take the 330e rather than 420d gc.
Low co2 emissions of this model reduces A LOT monthly taxes in Belgium.

Tanzanite / extended amaro brown / m-sport pack, for a combined total of ~252hp, in order to offset the look of the GC

( mid-march delivery ).

[kimluk]

BMW announced the MSRP for 2016 330e yesterday, $44,695 including $995 S&H fee. That is better than I expected. Option list is not available and no federal credit and state rebate information yet. I am going to LA Auto Show next week to see it in person.

[drummerlauw]

Originally Posted by kimluk

BMW announced the MSRP for 2016 330e yesterday, $44,695 including $995 S&H fee. That is better than I expected. Option list is not available and no federal credit and state rebate information yet. I am going to LA Auto Show next week to see it in person.

Whoa, that is actually pretty good price, where did you find that from? I'm going to the auto show as well

[kimluk]

The MSRP was reported by Automotiveworld.
http://www.automotiveworld.com/news-...les-auto-show/
It is only $3400 more than a comparable equipped 328i. With $4007 federal credit and $1500 rebate from CAlifornia, I think 330e is a better deal than 328i.

[drummerlauw]

Originally Posted by kimluk

The MSRP was reported by Automotiveworld.
http://www.automotiveworld.com/news-...les-auto-show/
It is only $3400 more than a comparable equipped 328i. With $4007 federal credit and $1500 rebate from CAlifornia, I think 330e is a better deal than 328i.

Let's not forget that eventually 328i will be "replaced" with 330i. SO technically, the 330e may just be a 328i with an electric motor....

"Making its North American debut, the all-new BMW 3 Series eDrive features a plug-in hybrid drive system offering typical BMW driving dynamics and outstanding efficiency. The innovative use of an electric motor and the BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine results in a total system output of 248 bHP and 310 lb-ft torque. The BMW 330e accelerates from 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds. In everyday driving conditions, a total range of approximately 370 miles is attainable. The eDrive technology allows for approximately 22 miles in all-electric mode and therefore with zero local emissions. The 2016 BMW 330e will arrive in US showrooms in spring 2016 for $44,695 including $995 Destination & Handling."

[PennSt8]

Originally Posted by kimluk

The MSRP was reported by Automotiveworld.
http://www.automotiveworld.com/news-...les-auto-show/
It is only $3400 more than a comparable equipped 328i. With $4007 federal credit and $1500 rebate from CAlifornia, I think 330e is a better deal than 328i.

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