01-14-2013, 05:47 AM | #1 |
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Just had a message left on my mobile from my local BMW dealer that there are to be 8 new models to be released in March this year. Including the model that I have been waiting for the F31 330d Xdrive M Sport . I shall pop down to the dealership this afternoon to collect the particulars on paper. Christmas come early or is it late???
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01-14-2013, 08:23 AM | #3 |
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I made a mistake it was 7 new 3 Series models not 8. Just got back from the dealer he told me that the production date for the 330d xdrive will be week 10. I think that he mentioned 325 and 335 models but I think that they were petrol models not diesel.
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01-14-2013, 02:06 PM | #6 |
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01-14-2013, 02:28 PM | #7 | |
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My 330d was an E90 LCI at 245hp and 520NM so I could get the 6MT.
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01-14-2013, 03:09 PM | #9 |
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325d....yes please!
Mine will be a company car and I can either get a fully spec'd 320d M-Sport or a std 330d M-Sport...something inbetween would be (almost) perfect! Last edited by sdb123; 01-14-2013 at 06:16 PM.. |
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Would be very interested to see how a 325d would compare to the current 328i. One would think they'd be quite close, unless BMW jiggle it a little to keep their numbers hierarchy
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It's a good fill between the 20d & 30d. |
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01-15-2013, 12:22 PM | #13 |
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I dont think thats the case as the 550i has even more torque and is available with a manual box in other markets.
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01-15-2013, 12:48 PM | #14 |
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Hm, interesting.
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325d is only a 4pot now though
(so not a patch on the 330d for refinement). i would take the 328i as same price....
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01-15-2013, 04:16 PM | #17 |
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New m5 has manual box for American market not checked the NM on it yes that was what bmw said re NM but if they get demand they may
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01-17-2013, 07:50 AM | #19 |
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Still no 335d/340d boo hoo.
That 330d xdrive seems quick at 0-62 in 5.3. Do we assume that its just quicker off the mark but probably no different in the mid-range? There are no bhp/torque increases I dont think. |
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01-17-2013, 09:12 AM | #20 |
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Could be a bit slower in mid range due to extra weight but very marginal. Ought to be a bit swifter in real life though due to increased grip out of corners etc.
At £1500 extra approx, a lot if not all of which will be returned at resale, it seems a no-brainer. |
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