3rd day of owning my F30 328. My thoughts.

335rocket · 07-21-2013, 06:11 PM

So far I'd have to say that this is a fantastic car. Definitely the smoothest driving out of all the other 3 series I've had. It almost feels like I am driving a 5 or 7 series. It seems like BMW is going for a more luxurious ride with the F30 as opposed to sporty. Just my opinion.

The steering feels a little softer and not as tight. Takes some getting used to being that it's electronic..

Definitely the fastest 328i ever built. Does not feel like a 4 cylinder. Has very nice pull in both low and mid range. One thing I do miss about my 335 is the exhaust note. The 328 is way too quite. An oem performance exhaust will fix that tho.

The 8 sp automatic is great. The shifting is lightning fast. Almost don't miss 6 speed.

Brakes feel a little spongy. My 335 brakes felt a little more responsive..

Navigation.. Amazing. It's just like the one I had in my E90 but faster. I love how you can now play your itunes through the radio wireless. Very cool!

Color combo is sophisticated and classy.

So far I am happy..

rconti · 07-23-2013, 06:43 PM

Got the wrong transmission but the right engine!

The F30, to me, would satisfy the craving I always had for an E39 -- but better in every way!

Stillhart · 07-23-2013, 06:48 PM

Your sig says 6MT, but you post says 8AT. Did you get the sport tranny? DHP?

335rocket · 07-23-2013, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Stillhart

Your sig says 6MT, but you post says 8AT. Did you get the sport tranny? DHP?

Orderd it in stick. Came in auto. Factory mess up. Took it anyway with 2 months payments free among license plate frames and mats thrown in

335rocket · 07-23-2013, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rconti

Got the wrong transmission but the right engine!

The F30, to me, would satisfy the craving I always had for an E39 -- but better in every way!

Actually ordered the right transmission. Came in the wrong transmission lol. Took it anyway with 2 months free lease payments

Pauleebe · 07-23-2013, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 335rocket

Orderd it in stick. Came in auto. Factory mess up. Took it anyway with 2 months payments free among license plate frames and mats thrown in

Oh I'm gonna be real pissed if this is the case with mine!

I know the dealer ordered an AT by mistake at first, but rectified this.

335rocket · 07-23-2013, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dwalls90

Oh I'm gonna be real pissed if this is the case with mine!

I know the dealer ordered an AT by mistake at first, but rectified this.

I was very pissed!! I decided to take the AT and of course milk it.. My last 4 cars were stick so driving stick is kind of out of my system for now lol

Pauleebe · 07-23-2013, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 335rocket

I was very pissed!! I decided to take the AT and of course milk it.. My last 4 cars were stick so driving stick is kind of out of my system for now lol

Thankfully the AT is pretty good this time around, is it the sport AT or regular?

I'd definitely ask for a hefty discount or waiver of many payments, or I'd make them give me 13 rates on a 14 build with the same numbers.

J1n · 07-24-2013, 02:50 AM

Glad you're liking the AT. I find the gear shift in Comfort mode not as pleasing as Sports

. Sometimes it tends to be stuck in a higher gear. Just my 2c

64-bit · 07-24-2013, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 335rocket

Orderd it in stick. Came in auto. Factory mess up. Took it anyway with 2 months payments free among license plate frames and mats thrown in

BMW mess up the my delivery and I will be getting M Power Kit installed for free.

Pauleebe · 07-24-2013, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 335rocket

Orderd it in stick. Came in auto. Factory mess up. Took it anyway with 2 months payments free among license plate frames and mats thrown in

Aren't mats included?

335rocket · 07-24-2013, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dwalls90

Thankfully the AT is pretty good this time around, is it the sport AT or regular?

I'd definitely ask for a hefty discount or waiver of many payments, or I'd make them give me 13 rates on a 14 build with the same numbers.

I think it's regular. No paddles.

335rocket · 07-24-2013, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dwalls90

Aren't mats included?

Not that I am aware of

335rocket · 07-24-2013, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by J1n

Glad you're liking the AT. I find the gear shift in Comfort mode not as pleasing as Sports

. Sometimes it tends to be stuck in a higher gear. Just my 2c

The car is meant to be driven in sport mode. Drives amazing and steering is tighter, more responsive

swamy · 07-27-2013, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 335rocket

The car is meant to be driven in sport mode. Drives amazing and steering is tighter, more responsive

True. My friend who has a 8 cylinder pickup was amazed at how smooth she was at one-twenty!& my gal loves to floor it in the 3rd

JasonX4MComp · 07-28-2013, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 335rocket

Not that I am aware of

Mats are included but they are carpet mats. The all season rubber mats are extra

Pauleebe · 07-28-2013, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason335iMsport

Mats are included but they are carpet mats. The all season rubber mats are extra

+1

Should get mats, y cable (iPhone) and a tank of gas ... At least that's what I got!

metrathon · 07-28-2013, 10:59 AM

Fast? True. Fun? True.

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Originally Posted by 335rocket

It almost feels like I am driving a 5 or 7 series.

Wait, what? LOL, r u kidding me? Glad that you're happy, but it's a noisy car and the interior screams cheapness. There's no way you can compare it with 5 or 7. The 7 is on a different planet, and the 5 on a different continent.

335rocket · 07-28-2013, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by metrathon

Fast? True. Fun? True.

Wait, what? LOL, r u kidding me? Glad that you're happy, but it's a noisy car and the interior screams cheapness. There's no way you can compare it with 5 or 7. The 7 is on a different planet, and the 5 on a different continent.

Interior screams cheapness? Are you sure we're talking about the same car. There is nothing cheap about the interior

335rocket · 07-28-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason335iMsport

Mats are included but they are carpet mats. The all season rubber mats are extra

lol I am talking about the rubber mats not the carpet mats that come with every car

metrathon · 07-28-2013, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 335rocket

Interior screams cheapness? Are you sure we're talking about the same car. There is nothing cheap about the interior

It is cheap, when you compared it with a 7 Series. It isn't, when you compare it with a Civic.

335rocket · 07-28-2013, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by metrathon

It is cheap, when you compared it with a 7 Series. It isn't, when you compare it with a Civic.

Lesser quality maybe, but not cheap bro..

07-21-2013, 06:11 PM	#1
335rocket Captain 119 Rep 890 Posts Drives: 2013 F30 328i sport Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	3rd day of owning my F30 328. My thoughts. So far I'd have to say that this is a fantastic car. Definitely the smoothest driving out of all the other 3 series I've had. It almost feels like I am driving a 5 or 7 series. It seems like BMW is going for a more luxurious ride with the F30 as opposed to sporty. Just my opinion. The steering feels a little softer and not as tight. Takes some getting used to being that it's electronic.. Definitely the fastest 328i ever built. Does not feel like a 4 cylinder. Has very nice pull in both low and mid range. One thing I do miss about my 335 is the exhaust note. The 328 is way too quite. An oem performance exhaust will fix that tho. The 8 sp automatic is great. The shifting is lightning fast. Almost don't miss 6 speed. Brakes feel a little spongy. My 335 brakes felt a little more responsive.. Navigation.. Amazing. It's just like the one I had in my E90 but faster. I love how you can now play your itunes through the radio wireless. Very cool! Color combo is sophisticated and classy. So far I am happy.. __________________ 2013 F30 328i Mineral Grey/Everest Grey leather/sport line/8 auto/premium package/lighting package/navi/heated seats
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07-23-2013, 06:43 PM	#2
rconti Lieutenant 14 Rep 525 Posts Drives: x5 3.5d, Clownshoe, Tesla 3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (0)	Got the wrong transmission but the right engine! The F30, to me, would satisfy the craving I always had for an E39 -- but better in every way!
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Stillhart Private First Class 9 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: NV iTrader: (0)	Your sig says 6MT, but you post says 8AT. Did you get the sport tranny? DHP?
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J1n Lieutenant Colonel 65 Rep 1,549 Posts Drives: R8 V8 '14 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne CBD iTrader: (0)	Glad you're liking the AT. I find the gear shift in Comfort mode not as pleasing as Sports . Sometimes it tends to be stuck in a higher gear. Just my 2c
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