F30POST
F30POST
2012-2015 BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Forum
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Forum (F30 / F32) | F30POST > 2012-2019 BMW 3 and 4-Series Forums > General F30 Sedan / F32 Coupe / F36 Gran Coupe Forum > Anyone getting the ActiveHybrid 3?
Studio RSR
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      04-04-2013, 01:09 AM   #265
djse60
Lieutenant
djse60's Avatar
185
Rep
534
Posts

Drives: 2024 BMW iX50 Sport
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Ashburn, VA

iTrader: (1)

My AH3

I officially purchased my 2013 AH3 last week . Im still on my first tank of gas with a little less than 1/4 tank remaining. Drove 340 miles since last Wed. 3/27 - I can probably go another 60-70 miles, so round-a-bout 400 miles first full tank, Im impressed. I mostly drive it in EcoPro mode, but still get on it every now and again.

Glacier Silver with Black Leather
M Sport
Driver Assist
Tech Pkg
Prem Pkg
HK Sound
Sport Auto
Black Kidney Grills
Free Htd steering wheel, Rear shade and Lane Departure

I have some Breyton GTP Wheels in my garage from a previous car that I may put on it. I have also ordered painted roof and trunk spoiler for it.

DJ
__________________

DJ
2024 BMW iX50 11/18 - Retired 2022 BMW iX50 - 2019 BMW X5 50i - 2017 BMW i7 - 2015 750Lxi Indiv -2014 650xi GC - 2013 AH3 - 2011 550xi GT - 09 335i Vert - 08 M3 Sedan - 08 535i - 04 330Ci ZHP - 04 M3 CIC LSB
Appreciate 0
      04-04-2013, 06:53 AM   #266
cGodin
Enlisted Member
cGodin's Avatar
United_States
1
Rep
36
Posts

Drives: 2013 F30 335i Sport-Line
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: West Hartford, CT

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2015 BMW M235i  [0.00]
2013 BMW 335i  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by BMWCali
....That many, huh? lol
In the northeast, from what I've seen, they're practically trying to give away whatever dealer stock they have. Offering HUGE money off the demo or lot stock cars. I've seen anywhere from $5-$10,000 off... So, my guess is they're not exactly popular around here... :-/
__________________

2013 F30 335i | Sport-Line 6MT | Alpine White w/Black Dakota Leather | Gloss Black trim - Red Finishers | Premium | Cold Weather | Dynamic Handling | HK Sound | MPPK | M Blk Grills | M Pedals
Appreciate 0
      04-24-2013, 09:27 AM   #267
milaad.naderi
Enlisted Member
United_States
31
Rep
36
Posts

Drives: 2016 M3 ZCP
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Dallas, Tx

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Purchased My ActiveHybrid 3 2 weeks ago, couldn't be happier with it. I seem to be alone in understanding the purpose of it, but I am not looking back!

I did also de-badge the car all around, I don't care what people think really and for me coming from an M3/M5, AH3 would have been perfect for me, so now its nothing lol


Last edited by milaad.naderi; 04-24-2013 at 10:37 AM..
Appreciate 0
      04-24-2013, 09:43 AM   #268
drob23
Lieutenant Colonel
drob23's Avatar
United_States
50
Rep
1,730
Posts

Drives: S4
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Michigan

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by milaad.naderi View Post
Purchased My ActiveHybrid 3 2 weeks ago, couldn't be happier with it. I seem to be alone in understanding the purpose of it, but I am not looking back!

I did also de-badge the car all around, I don't care what people thing really and for me coming from an M3/M5, AH3 would have been perfect for me, so now its nothing lol

Sweat ride! Love the black kidneys, you go with the black ///m license plate cover?
__________________
UNDRSTR
Appreciate 0
      04-24-2013, 10:38 AM   #269
milaad.naderi
Enlisted Member
United_States
31
Rep
36
Posts

Drives: 2016 M3 ZCP
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Dallas, Tx

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by drob23 View Post
Sweat ride! Love the black kidneys, you go with the black ///m license plate cover?
I just got the blacked out BMW Cover for the back. I haven't got a chance to take many pics. But I will have to post more soon.
__________________
DFW

Too many ex BMW's to list- Just a guy who loves the M3
Appreciate 0
      04-24-2013, 10:57 AM   #270
shivaswrath
Brigadier General
shivaswrath's Avatar
United_States
649
Rep
4,323
Posts

Drives: 2012 335i
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Lost in NJ

iTrader: (3)

Quote:
Originally Posted by milaad.naderi View Post
Purchased My ActiveHybrid 3 2 weeks ago, couldn't be happier with it. I seem to be alone in understanding the purpose of it, but I am not looking back!

I did also de-badge the car all around, I don't care what people think really and for me coming from an M3/M5, AH3 would have been perfect for me, so now its nothing lol

that looks amazing!
I think it's so funny you're coming from an M3/M5 to an AH3, talking about complete 180! Gas binging to gas sipping indeed...
__________________
CURRENT: 2017 RS3 (miss you guys)
SOLD: 2012 335i Mineral Gray

M Performance Exhaust/Brakes/Suspension/LSD|Bav Stage 1/AMP||ER CP/IC/DP/OC | Dinan CAI/N55 PWG BIG TURBO|BMWF30.com
Appreciate 0
      04-24-2013, 10:58 AM   #271
shivaswrath
Brigadier General
shivaswrath's Avatar
United_States
649
Rep
4,323
Posts

Drives: 2012 335i
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Lost in NJ

iTrader: (3)

Quote:
Originally Posted by djse60 View Post
I officially purchased my 2013 AH3 last week . Im still on my first tank of gas with a little less than 1/4 tank remaining. Drove 340 miles since last Wed. 3/27 - I can probably go another 60-70 miles, so round-a-bout 400 miles first full tank, Im impressed. I mostly drive it in EcoPro mode, but still get on it every now and again.

Glacier Silver with Black Leather
M Sport
Driver Assist
Tech Pkg
Prem Pkg
HK Sound
Sport Auto
Black Kidney Grills
Free Htd steering wheel, Rear shade and Lane Departure

I have some Breyton GTP Wheels in my garage from a previous car that I may put on it. I have also ordered painted roof and trunk spoiler for it.

DJ
mainly city i'm assuming? I get about 400 to the tank without an AH3...
__________________
CURRENT: 2017 RS3 (miss you guys)
SOLD: 2012 335i Mineral Gray

M Performance Exhaust/Brakes/Suspension/LSD|Bav Stage 1/AMP||ER CP/IC/DP/OC | Dinan CAI/N55 PWG BIG TURBO|BMWF30.com
Appreciate 0
      04-24-2013, 06:50 PM   #272
milaad.naderi
Enlisted Member
United_States
31
Rep
36
Posts

Drives: 2016 M3 ZCP
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Dallas, Tx

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by shivaswrath View Post
that looks amazing!
I think it's so funny you're coming from an M3/M5 to an AH3, talking about complete 180! Gas binging to gas sipping indeed...
Yeah! I know, I think it is crazy myself, although, I am in a totally different mindset now.

I love this car and the technology with all the ways it can save gas, although I miss the old raw feel of cars.
__________________
DFW

Too many ex BMW's to list- Just a guy who loves the M3
Appreciate 0
      04-24-2013, 08:49 PM   #273
E92Carrera
First Lieutenant
E92Carrera's Avatar
United_States
12
Rep
335
Posts

Drives: Black Sapphire E92
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: LA

iTrader: (1)

Recently I've gotten more interested in the AH3, a couple of questions I had for owners: I've seen the majority of people that have the AH3 really love it, but I have seen a few mentions of the braking, that it takes more force to brake with the AH3 then the standard 335, anyone experienced this?

How about transition between the electric and combustion engine, any issues where they may have been out of sync or not smooth switching between each other?

Thanks !
__________________
2014 F30 Estoril Blue 335i - M-Sport - Euro Delivery

2011 E92 Space Gray - M-Sport - Euro Delivery

2008 E92 Black Sapphire - Black Interior - Aluminum Trim
Appreciate 0
      04-24-2013, 09:27 PM   #274
zenmaster
Brigadier General
United_States
1575
Rep
3,888
Posts

Drives: '17 M2
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Atlanta

iTrader: (1)

FWIW, my 50mi daily commute was ~24mpg with the '10 e90 335. With ah3, ~30mpg with same driving style. So ~20% better fuel economy.
Appreciate 0
      04-24-2013, 09:34 PM   #275
zenmaster
Brigadier General
United_States
1575
Rep
3,888
Posts

Drives: '17 M2
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Atlanta

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by E92Carrera View Post
Recently I've gotten more interested in the AH3, a couple of questions I had for owners: I've seen the majority of people that have the AH3 really love it, but I have seen a few mentions of the braking, that it takes more force to brake with the AH3 then the standard 335, anyone experienced this?
Yes, it takes more force. I'm used to it now and I do like the car. Glad I got it over the plain f30 335i.

Quote:
Originally Posted by E92Carrera View Post
How about transition between the electric and combustion engine, any issues where they may have been out of sync or not smooth switching between each other?
Electric only and combustion transitions (and combo mode) are remarkably smooth. Only sometimes when the engine shuts off at a stop there is a slight shudder, but I guess that is just part of ASS.
Appreciate 0
      04-28-2013, 04:20 PM   #276
1M4
First Lieutenant
1M4's Avatar
146
Rep
374
Posts

Drives: 16 M4 Alp/Sakhir CF Roof 19"
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: My garage 🏠👈🏃😎

iTrader: (0)

What do your vehicle info/sport display show for hp and trq? The 335 has 320 hp max and 320 trq limits on the sport display .The activehybrid 3 being 335hp/332trq should have sport displays that indicate higher than 320/320 limits.Maybe 360/360 on the sport chrono
Appreciate 0
      04-28-2013, 05:46 PM   #277
jacar
Private
8
Rep
69
Posts

Drives: 2013 AH3
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Hawaii

iTrader: (0)

Mine shows 400/400.
The AH3 has a feeling of tremendous power-in everyday driving the acceleration is very strong but effortless, no upshifts or high revs, just strong and quiet with the sense that if really pushed there is almost an endless amount of power in there-and that's in comfort mode. It's kind of 'twitchy' in Sport as it reacts so quickly to small throttle inputs.
I really enjoy the car, the only time the ASS bothers me is coming up to a red light or an intersection, just come to a stop or near stop and engine shuts off only to restart a second later with a jolt as you give it gas. In stop and go traffic I put the shift lever into 'sport D' mode as that defeats ASS but this also brings more aggressive shift points-I would like to be able to defeat the engine shut down while in Comfort mode but only for when at idle: while driving the engine shuts off from time to time and is not even noticeable except for the tach dropping to 'ready'.
Appreciate 0
      04-28-2013, 06:58 PM   #278
SamS
Banned
United_States
866
Rep
6,248
Posts

Drives: Tesla M3 Perf + '18 X3 M40i
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Dallas, TX

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by MsportAH3 View Post
What do your vehicle info/sport display show for hp and trq? The 335 has 320 hp max and 320 trq limits on the sport display .The activehybrid 3 being 335hp/332trq should have sport displays that indicate higher than 320/320 limits.Maybe 360/360 on the sport chrono
Unlimited powwwaaaa!
Attached Images
 
Appreciate 0
      04-28-2013, 07:21 PM   #279
1M4
First Lieutenant
1M4's Avatar
146
Rep
374
Posts

Drives: 16 M4 Alp/Sakhir CF Roof 19"
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: My garage 🏠👈🏃😎

iTrader: (0)

Sport chrono

Quote:
Originally Posted by SamS View Post
Unlimited powwwaaaa!
Are there any performance upgrades from bmw that can boost the hybrid 3 higher?What is the highest reading you have noticed for the hp and torque with your car?
Appreciate 0
      04-28-2013, 08:24 PM   #280
SamS
Banned
United_States
866
Rep
6,248
Posts

Drives: Tesla M3 Perf + '18 X3 M40i
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Dallas, TX

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by MsportAH3 View Post
Are there any performance upgrades from bmw that can boost the hybrid 3 higher?What is the highest reading you have noticed for the hp and torque with your car?
There is no official performance upgrade, i.e. PPK, available for the AH3.

I rarely use the sport display, so I don't have a good answer for you. However, I'll try to pay attention this week.
Appreciate 0
      04-29-2013, 06:36 PM   #281
PaulBailey@ltbmw
General
PaulBailey@ltbmw's Avatar
Italy
662
Rep
26,878
Posts

Drives: 2-325 330 2-335 2-Z4 2-135 X5d
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Huntington Beach, CA

iTrader: (34)

Garage List
Here is mine.... about to start production:

2013 BMW Acthybrid3
Color 475 Black Sapphire Metallic 550.00
Upholstery LCSW Black Dakota Leather N/C

Options ZMM M Sport 3,200.00

337 M Sport Package N/C
2PF†19" star-spoke 403M wheels w/ mixed sum... 900.00
481 Sport seats N/C
4DL†Highlight trim finishers Black high-glo... N/C
4MR Aluminum Hexagon interior trim N/C
710 M steering wheel N/C
715 Aerodynamic kit N/C
760 Shadowline exterior trim N/C
775 Anthracite headliner N/C

ZCW Cold Weather Package 950.00
248 Heated Steering Wheel N/C
494 Heated front seats N/C
496 Heated rear seats N/C
502 Retractable headlight washers N/C

ZDA Driver Assistance Package 1,900.00
3AG Rear-view camera N/C
508 Park Distance Control N/C
5AG Active Blind Spot Detection N/C
5DL Side and Top View Cameras N/C

ZDH Dynamic Handling Package 1,000.00
2VF Adaptive M Suspension N/C
2VL Variable sport steering N/C
ZPP Premium Package 2,200.00
322 Comfort Access keyless entry N/C
488 Lumbar support N/C
655 Satellite radio with 1 year subscription N/C

ZTP Technology Package 3,100.00
609 Navigation system N/C
610 Head-up Display N/C
615 Online Information Services N/C
6NF Smartphone Integration N/C
6NL BMW Assist with enhanced Bluetooth and USB N/C
6NR BMW Apps N/C
6UH Real Time Traffic Information N/C

2TB Sport automatic transmission with shift paddles 500.00
524 Adaptive light control N/C
688 Harman Kardon surround sound system 875.00
6AA BMW TeleServices N/C
6AB TeleService Control N/C
8S4 Variable Light Decoding N/C
Net Total 64,825.00
Destination Charge 895.00
Gas Guzzler Tax N/C
Total Price 65,720.00
Appreciate 0
      04-29-2013, 07:29 PM   #282
jacar
Private
8
Rep
69
Posts

Drives: 2013 AH3
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Hawaii

iTrader: (0)

Your going to love it. My wife has not driven it yet in a month but likes that I'm up for a 20 mile drive to dinner or the store...
Mine is Black Sapphire, this car looks great in it. I did the grey seats/black piping though.
Great choice on options. The HK initially did not sound as good as I thought it should, it takes a few days of loud music to break the speakers in, there are some equalizer setting in the Audio Forum which I prefer then it sound terrific.
I'm seeing 38mpg when I have an open road, 40-42 when on 2 lane roads at 55 and no traffic, 31mpg so far on this 3rd. tank which is about a 50/50 open road/city driving. First 2 tanks were about 28mpg but that had a lot of sport mode checking it out.
Appreciate 0
      05-04-2013, 11:57 PM   #283
djse60
Lieutenant
djse60's Avatar
185
Rep
534
Posts

Drives: 2024 BMW iX50 Sport
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Ashburn, VA

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by shivaswrath View Post
mainly city i'm assuming? I get about 400 to the tank without an AH3...
Yes mainly city, most recent tank I got 428 miles 65% city driving, I am very happy with it.
__________________

DJ
2024 BMW iX50 11/18 - Retired 2022 BMW iX50 - 2019 BMW X5 50i - 2017 BMW i7 - 2015 750Lxi Indiv -2014 650xi GC - 2013 AH3 - 2011 550xi GT - 09 335i Vert - 08 M3 Sedan - 08 535i - 04 330Ci ZHP - 04 M3 CIC LSB
Appreciate 0
      05-05-2013, 01:32 PM   #284
jdong
Lieutenant
19
Rep
503
Posts

Drives: 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: NorCal

iTrader: (0)

FWIW, for the last two tanks, I've been running an experiment I like to run with all my cars: Driving in the worst (but still more or less legal) way possible, how bad can I get my fuel economy over the course of one full tank?

On a tank that was 20% highway 80% city, that was 23.3 mpg. On a pure city tank, that was 21.2mpg.

The general rule was to take off at WOT or almost WOT from every light, WOT to 70mph on every onramp, take every opportunity to pass people going under the speed limit, as well as running the A/C on as high as possible...

Overall I'm pretty pleased with these results -- my 21.2mpg tank also included 2 hours of sitting in Park waiting for a friend, running the A/C in 80 degree weather. In contrast, when I ran the same experiment on my Audi A4 2.0T, I was able to get down to 14mpg.


Overall, I'd have to say no matter how you drive this car, you'll get very good fuel economy for the way you're driving it. Those who drive a lot of city miles will see the most benefit from the hybrid system. I'd say the practical "what to expect" fuel economy of this car is something like:

Worst case: 20mpg
Average case: 26-28mpg
Trying really hard: 32-34mpg

I've just hit 7000 miles, and I'm seeing a stabilizing average of 26.8mpg.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      05-05-2013, 02:31 PM   #285
PaulBailey@ltbmw
General
PaulBailey@ltbmw's Avatar
Italy
662
Rep
26,878
Posts

Drives: 2-325 330 2-335 2-Z4 2-135 X5d
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Huntington Beach, CA

iTrader: (34)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by jdong View Post
FWIW, for the last two tanks, I've been running an experiment I like to run with all my cars: Driving in the worst (but still more or less legal) way possible, how bad can I get my fuel economy over the course of one full tank?

On a tank that was 20% highway 80% city, that was 23.3 mpg. On a pure city tank, that was 21.2mpg.

The general rule was to take off at WOT or almost WOT from every light, WOT to 70mph on every onramp, take every opportunity to pass people going under the speed limit, as well as running the A/C on as high as possible...

Overall I'm pretty pleased with these results -- my 21.2mpg tank also included 2 hours of sitting in Park waiting for a friend, running the A/C in 80 degree weather. In contrast, when I ran the same experiment on my Audi A4 2.0T, I was able to get down to 14mpg.


Overall, I'd have to say no matter how you drive this car, you'll get very good fuel economy for the way you're driving it. Those who drive a lot of city miles will see the most benefit from the hybrid system. I'd say the practical "what to expect" fuel economy of this car is something like:

Worst case: 20mpg
Average case: 26-28mpg
Trying really hard: 32-34mpg

I've just hit 7000 miles, and I'm seeing a stabilizing average of 26.8mpg.
Very good info!
Thanks!
Appreciate 0
      05-05-2013, 07:11 PM   #286
zenmaster
Brigadier General
United_States
1575
Rep
3,888
Posts

Drives: '17 M2
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Atlanta

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by jdong View Post
I'd say the practical "what to expect" fuel economy of this car is something like:

Worst case: 20mpg
Average case: 26-28mpg
Trying really hard: 32-34mpg

I've just hit 7000 miles, and I'm seeing a stabilizing average of 26.8mpg.
This is what I see over a full tank for daily commute of 50mi. In my e90 N54, I got 24mpg for 15% city, 85% hwy. This one I get 30mpg for same driving style. Did an experiment to accelerate a little slower and saw 31, but not worth it. The f30 335i would probably see 27mpg for same conditions. Also, useless info from hand-waving people posting their ephemeral instantaneous mileages.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:08 AM.




f30post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST