12-08-2016, 05:11 AM | #23 |
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The 55mpg is on a normal commute run, I am guessing that should I be really pushing on or having fun, then it would drop down to low 40's or even a few lower, but I can't condone that so I would never drive like that.
430d is only an auto I think, and the drive is amazing, if you are local you could pop round and I will show you. I started of looking at a 420d, so glad these reprobates persuaded me into a 430d. |
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12-08-2016, 05:14 AM | #24 |
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Not sure what comes with Park Assist on a 4 but I have it and apart from the first week I got the car I just don't use it. Never bothered with the lane change thing, couldn't see the point at all.
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12-08-2016, 05:14 AM | #25 |
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I had a 330d F30 and it averaged 49mpg over 30000 miles,
Lane assist is for decrepit old farts who can't look over their shoulder and you don't need park assist, it's not hard to park a car this size ffs You'll get far more pleasure out of the 330d engine than the pointless gadgets |
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12-08-2016, 05:24 AM | #26 |
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Thanks for the offer but I live in the midlands I have booked a test drive to try both over the weekend! Just the way you have persuaded me for a 430d over 420d Thanks for great advice |
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12-08-2016, 05:42 AM | #32 |
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Lot of people go for the park assist due the the reversing camera. I had a courtesy nissan xtrail and really liked the warning triangle on the wing mirrors when changing lanes - could be handy at times when going though the traffic :P
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12-08-2016, 05:43 AM | #33 |
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As I'm sure you've noticed already, you ask 20 people on here for advice you will get 25 different opinions!!! And all happy to spend your money for you and recommend options you did t even realise existed!!!
My tuppence worth is decide what engine/gearbox/drive you want and start there. Then decide what options are must haves to you and what would be a nice to have but not essential. As others have stated the 3.0d models come with a few extra toys as standard and quite often turn out to be only 20-30 quid a month more than the 2.0d models. And as some one has just gone from a 320d to a 335d, the 6 cylinder models are far superior. Smoother, far more punchy, sound better and depending on how you drive, often the economy isn't too far off. Having said that I had a late night blast after a works Christmas do from Milton Keynes to Home via dropping people off and over 68 miles I averaged 35mpg! |
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12-08-2016, 06:33 AM | #34 |
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Not sure if you noticed but sliding armrest, heated steering wheel and folding rear seats are in the comfort pack. Add it up and it may be you'll be able to get heated front seats at very little extra. I didnt want a heated steering wheel or sliding arm rest but they cost me £15 over buying what I did want with the pack. I think its about £715 in total Oh and you get the extra storage like mesh pockets on back of seats etc. If you have a wife or partner who drives the car often you MUST go for electric memory seats to save a real clart on (geordie word) in changing drivers. LATER Nick ignore most of above. The 4 series comfort pack is built around electric seats and is completely different to 3 series so if you dont want them its a nono. I'll go back to sleep! Last edited by Tom Tallon; 12-08-2016 at 06:45 AM.. |
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12-08-2016, 08:05 AM | #36 |
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We're all going to have different ideas what options we like, so for me - I'd echo the 430d instead of the 420d as the drivetrain with the 6 cylinder is so much more rewarding.
I'd drop all the assistance pish like advance parking and lane change, as I'm not convinced by any of them. I never thought I'd say this but I love my adaptive headlights, and if you can do something individual with the interior. You spend a lot of time in it, so it may as well be as nice a place as can be. |
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12-08-2016, 09:30 AM | #38 | |
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I have got a test drive booked in for the weekend for 420 and 430 and I guess I'll make my mind up on the engine after the test drive and then look at the options. Thanks for your advice, it was helpful |
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oh hell no im letting my wife touch my new car lol for that reason i might just stick with standard seats with one setting on lol cheers for your advice |
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12-08-2016, 09:40 AM | #40 |
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Cheers buddy, im currently talking to Tony from TRL but he is unable to do anything better than c2c but lets see what he offers after i add all my options.
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12-08-2016, 09:44 AM | #42 |
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I have a panoramic roof on my company cars and you are absolutely right, it does brightens the whole cabin and make a lot of difference especially during the summer
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12-08-2016, 10:05 AM | #43 |
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I have a new 440i GC turning up next week and options-wise, I went with:
MSport+ pack (with the bicolour wheel option); Sunroof Reversing camera Folding wingmirrors Adaptive suspension Adaptive lights/high beam assist Extended storage Fineline wood trim That little lot is about £4.5k's worth so I called it quits there since a 440i MSport GC comes quite well-equipped as standard. In an ideal world, I would have liked the leather-topped dash but as an Individual option it did bad things to the delivery timing and I wanted the car to arrive before Christmas, so I decided to forego it. I wouldn't be without the sunroof myself – I consider it a "must have" whenever buying/ordering a car even although it is expensive. Whenever I've had a car without one, I've regretted it. Discount-wise, I got 19.5% off the price with options, which I was satisfied with. It was more or less what C2C quoted.
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It was a 430d that made me buy a bmw even if I ended up with a 340!
Onve you have driven a 6pot no way you will want a 4 pot rattler. Comfort access and lumbar support if not in any packs are very good if you ask me as well. |
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