EVO F30 review: 4.5 stars out of 5

EdM5 · 11-30-2011, 06:27 AM

Would love to test drive one myself

JesperGustavsson · 11-30-2011, 08:32 AM

"– although we won’t get the Sport here in the UK, as M Sport will arrive in March."

What, is the M-sport date pushed forward?!

richb811 · 11-30-2011, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by vladberca

Great reviews so far. N20 has big potential for modding

Indeed it does! I'd love to get my hands on an N20... ASAP!

I'm picturing a F31 328xi Touring with 320hp. Vroom!

TheBingoBalls · 11-30-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JetBlack5OC

I mod every car I own. Even my daily driver, as this will be. I have a feeling the N20 is going to be one of most modded BMW engines ever. The 328i with the NA straight six has no room for improvement, it is what it is. Good smooth powerplant, just not for me.

Makes sense.

IancoleTX · 11-30-2011, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 宝马.e90

Didn't BMW switch to a no-charge of choice on transmission (it wasn't extra if you wanted an AT?)

No, they changed from making AT owners pay for their slushboxes to rolling the cost of an AT into the base price of the car so MT owners could help subsidize it and get nothing in return. That still pisses me off.

DaveL · 11-30-2011, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by iwannabimmer

No, he is upgrading, because F30 > E90 based on looks from pictures and magazine reviews so far.

Talking about a performance down grade as for looks it is debatable and last but not least can we chill until someone like yourself visually inspects one?? Better yet a test drive would be nice before drawing conclusions at least that's how I buy.

DaveL · 11-30-2011, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JetBlack5OC

I am doing the same thing and I can't wait.

Once I heard the 328i was getting a turbo 4 I was sold. I wouldn't touch the 328i prior to this change.

I hear ya but if it's turbo why not a 335?? 328 without turbo makes more sense because not everyone desires a turbo. Maybe it's me.

Bimmerlover76 · 11-30-2011, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by justinnum1

Very nice, just have to decide now about the $300 steering and $900 m suspension. Unfortunately i wont be able to test anything before i order/buy.

Leaving a 335 for an F30 328?? Down grade.

Marginally. Oh so marginally.

justinnum1 · 11-30-2011, 05:27 PM

335 is nice, i think the lighter 328 will be more fun, not to mention i can chip it for another 50/50 if need a little more power. 335 is only about 4K more with similar options, but i am really looking forward to the new N20 motor and lighter curb weigh of the 328i. 400lbs lighter than an a4!!!! Cant wait

iwannabimmer · 11-30-2011, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveL

Talking about a performance down grade as for looks it is debatable and last but not least can we chill until someone like yourself visually inspects one?? Better yet a test drive would be nice before drawing conclusions at least that's how I buy.

Have you inspected one? I would assume you haven't. Then why talk about performance down grade? Performance is more than just 0-60 acceleration, which according to BMW official quotes is not that big difference on F30 (5.5s vs 5.9s).

Looks are not debatable to me. F30 looks better than E90 and all the magazine reviews say the new car is better overall.

RobFL1015 · 11-30-2011, 10:18 PM

Electronic steering... Destroying one of the greatest things about BMW to save 1-2% on gas mileage. Every review pans it. Does this make any sense to do?

Really, this will drive me to a Mercedes 350 variety at some point, even maybe losing my beloved 6mt preference.

JohnMan · 11-30-2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by justinnum1

It means you have to drive it for yourself and not rely on the heavily biased automotive magazine industry. Basically whoever is hooking up the mags the best will get the better reviews. Its all subjective, i personally prefer 335 over s4 after driving both, but since C&D says otherwise, am i wrong? NO.

True, but people here can get so worked up over a negative review to their favourite car...hehehe.

justinnum1 · 12-01-2011, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by RobFL1015

Electronic steering... Destroying one of the greatest things about BMW to save 1-2% on gas mileage. Every review pans it. Does this make any sense to do?

Really, this will drive me to a Mercedes 350 variety at some point, even maybe losing my beloved 6mt preference.

Sorry to hear that

Michael Schott · 12-01-2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by RobFL1015

Electronic steering... Destroying one of the greatest things about BMW to save 1-2% on gas mileage. Every review pans it. Does this make any sense to do?

Really, this will drive me to a Mercedes 350 variety at some point, even maybe losing my beloved 6mt preference.

I believe the next generation C class will also have EPS. The new E class does.

DaveL · 12-01-2011, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by iwannabimmer

Have you inspected one? I would assume you haven't. Then why talk about performance down grade? Performance is more than just 0-60 acceleration, which according to BMW official quotes is not that big difference on F30 (5.5s vs 5.9s).

Looks are not debatable to me. F30 looks better than E90 and all the magazine reviews say the new car is better overall.

If you like it then that's all that matters and I have not "Inspected" one kinda my point. As far as Bimmers go I'm on my 5th in 11 years so I do believe I know about the many parts of performance. Good luck with you're future purchase and i'm sure it will be another fine 3 series.

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justinnum1 Major General 651 Rep 5,803 Posts Drives: 2018 330i Msport 6mt Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	335 is nice, i think the lighter 328 will be more fun, not to mention i can chip it for another 50/50 if need a little more power. 335 is only about 4K more with similar options, but i am really looking forward to the new N20 motor and lighter curb weigh of the 328i. 400lbs lighter than an a4!!!! Cant wait __________________ F30 330i Alpine white/Coral red Msport 6MT
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RobFL1015 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 33 Posts Drives: C350 Coupe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	why 4.5 / 5 Electronic steering... Destroying one of the greatest things about BMW to save 1-2% on gas mileage. Every review pans it. Does this make any sense to do? Really, this will drive me to a Mercedes 350 variety at some point, even maybe losing my beloved 6mt preference.
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