11-23-2014, 04:34 AM | #1 |
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335i or Active Hybrid 3
So what's the feeling on handling between the two cars ?
Anyone tried both? What makes the 335i saloon a better deal than the 3 series Hybrid? Just curious - not planning on moving to a salon anytime soon |
11-23-2014, 07:18 AM | #2 |
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Sytner in Newport had an Active3 Hybrid in when I was looking around for mine. I gave it a go and whilst it was OK, it felt pretty heavy and roly in the corners.
Also for my driving the MPG was no better than the 335i. |
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Because all the extra weight (from the battery) is located low, and directly behind the rear axle, handling does not suffer as much as you would expect. |
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11-23-2014, 11:39 AM | #7 |
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With the 6cyl engines I should say a bit of weight out back is welcome to a certain degree. How do you like it? I have been so close to enquiring about one several times.
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11-23-2014, 01:49 PM | #8 | |
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At the time, a custom-ordered AH3 was only <$1K more expensive than the equivalent 335i, with (at the time) the AH3 offering the NBT Nav and a few more freebies. The gas MPG is not outstanding, but I have a very traffic-heavy commute. As best I can tell, the AH3 offers 328i MPG, with power of a 335i. I definitely recommend it, if you can get it for a modest premium over a 335i. The weight balance is 49.9f/50.1r, so it is very comfortable to drive at all speeds. |
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