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2013 3 Series Touring First Drive Reviews
BIMMERPOST NEWS 2013 3 Series Touring First Drive Reviews The BMW 3 Series Touring first drives are underway. Here are a few of the first reactions to the F31 touring model. BMW NA has just announced info on the 328i Touring for the US/Canadian market. See http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=714556. AUTOCAR Quote:
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07-06-2012, 09:44 AM | #2 |
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4 out if 5 is not bad. The stop start seems to be an issue not being smooth. But overall it looks like it got good reviews.
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07-06-2012, 09:50 AM | #3 |
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instead of moving forward and making a sterring system which is even better and more crisp than the e9x already had it they're moving 10 steps backwards.
Drive with your e9x to the BMW dealer and jump in to a F30. you'll directly notice it. In direct comparison it feels more like playing Playstation with a force feedback wheel than driving a real car. It's really a shame....
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07-06-2012, 09:50 AM | #4 |
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no surprises here ...
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07-06-2012, 11:28 AM | #5 | |
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07-06-2012, 11:58 AM | #6 |
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The estate is on my radar as we need a car with bigger boot (wife wants explorer).
Will the xi version have electric power steering? But what's up with the stupid electric power steering? They only provide perhaps 2-3% fuel efficiency and they are taking over everywhere. I was looking at the new 911 for next year and they also use stupid eps now. Recently drove my in-laws Ford Edge and found out Edge steering feel is very close to my F10 steering feel. |
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07-06-2012, 01:21 PM | #9 |
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Reviews as expected. Digging the 3 way split seats, its a pretty neat feature for those of us who like to haul crap around.
It might be time to move on from the E39 540i touring |
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07-06-2012, 03:51 PM | #10 |
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Another UK review from WhatCar?
http://www.whatcar.com/car-reviews/b...eview/26087-6/ Appears from all 3 reviews we need the adaptive damping to refine the rear end. Something I expected to be reading. HighlandPete |
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07-07-2012, 12:41 AM | #12 | |
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That much huh? Nope, can't agree. It's slightly lighter in effort. Put it in "sport" and it's pretty close. It's certainly not as bad as some say, or sales for the F30 wouldn't be so great. I'm leaving a 135i and getting a 335i Msport. The steering ain't that far off. As good as my 135i? No. Still very BMW like? Yes. |
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07-07-2012, 07:51 AM | #13 |
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My understanding is that the US "Sport Wagon" version will not be getting the diesel. There are several improvements that make me like the new car but not offering the diesel over here kinda pisses me off. I want that insane amount of low RPM torque and fuel economy.
I would say that I'm less likely to get one when my current lease expires.
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Thanks, I really like it. You don't see many Montego Blue Sport Wagon's in the US. The dealer told me it was a factory demo and a one of a kind color combination in the US. He was most likly BS'ing me but I don't really care. It is probably a one of a kind in Texas. So I'm good with that..
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