New 3 Series G20 first production video reviews

Wills2 · 12-12-2018, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by HighlandPete

New 320d engine does have two turbos. Remember part of how a turbo (or turbos) is/are implemented is to reduce fuel consumption and control emissions, not simply for more power.

From BMW's G20 Press Release.

They must have really dialled them down, the tuners will have a field day once they break the code.

HighlandPete · 12-12-2018, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Oh good point!

That's either going to be good or bad for Lorcan , either people will buy less lowering springs, or they'll buy more dampers!

Will be interesting to see how it pans out, but it won't be as simple as just lowering the chassis with a different spring. Dampers will require some changes to keep the same damping characteristics.

I'm thinking it could be the adaptive damper option which most readily suit a lowered car.

HighlandPete · 12-12-2018, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Wills2

They must have really dialled them down, the tuners will have a field day once they break the code.

That'll be good for AdBlue consumption.

teaston · 12-12-2018, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by HighlandPete

New 320d engine does have two turbos. Remember part of how a turbo (or turbos) is/are implemented is to reduce fuel consumption and control emissions, not simply for more power.

From BMW's G20 Press Release.

Good info. Very strange that they didn't even increase peak power by 1bhp though!

This probably explains why I've always achieved identical MPG in my 335d as I did in my 330d sDrive then!

dopper99 · 12-12-2018, 12:10 PM

For the 320d, maybe bmw are doing the usual of their engines putting out more power than stated in the brochure.

After all they do now do 0-60 in around 6.8 secs. Are they really still producing the same power as before?

teaston · 12-12-2018, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dopper99

For the 320d, maybe bmw are doing the usual of their engines putting out more power than stated in the brochure.

After all they do now do 0-60 in around 6.8 secs. Are they really still producing the same power as before?

I guess the torque is higher than the old one, and with an artificially limited peak power like the old 320d ED.

2CRO4TV · 12-12-2018, 12:40 PM

Seems like I'm the only one that will be buying a m340i. My first 6-pot bmw so looking forward to the mythical smoothness.
Bmw design is an acquired taste so we will all probably love it in 12/24 months.

JD6 · 12-12-2018, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 2CRO4TV

Seems like I'm the only one that will be buying a m340i. My first 6-pot bmw so looking forward to the mythical smoothness.
Bmw design is an acquired taste so we will all probably love it in 12/24 months.

I’m certainly a possible buyer too. I quite like the G20 design and it sounds like they have made the improvements I want over the F3x.

That said, I am very undecided at the moment. Contenders include the 530d/540i, X3 30d/40d/40i, 6GT, as well as the M340i.

teaston · 12-12-2018, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JD6

I’m certainly a possible buyer too. I quite like the G20 design and it sounds like they have made the improvements I want over the F3x.

That said, I am very undecided at the moment. Contenders include the 530d/540i, X3 30d/40d/40i, 6GT, as well as the M340i.

All good options, except the 6GT!

RobUK · 12-12-2018, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 2CRO4TV

Seems like I'm the only one that will be buying a m340i. My first 6-pot bmw so looking forward to the mythical smoothness.
Bmw design is an acquired taste so we will all probably love it in 12/24 months.

Didn't like the looks to start with and some angles still look awful but I'll wait 'til I see it in the flesh and drive it. Not holding out much hope that they'll ever do an MPPSK for the M340i though.

2CRO4TV · 12-12-2018, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

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Originally Posted by JD6

I’m certainly a possible buyer too. I quite like the G20 design and it sounds like they have made the improvements I want over the F3x.

That said, I am very undecided at the moment. Contenders include the 530d/540i, X3 30d/40d/40i, 6GT, as well as the M340i.

All good options, except the 6GT!

It's not so bad in msport guise with the active spoiler not good but not as horrible as the SE

Tengocity · 12-12-2018, 01:29 PM

Busy day so just catching back up. The few written reviews I've read are all very positive.

Which of the video reviews is actually worth watching?

2CRO4TV · 12-12-2018, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RobUK

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Originally Posted by 2CRO4TV

Seems like I'm the only one that will be buying a m340i. My first 6-pot bmw so looking forward to the mythical smoothness.
Bmw design is an acquired taste so we will all probably love it in 12/24 months.

Didn't like the looks to start with and some angles still look awful but I'll wait 'til I see it in the flesh and drive it. Not holding out much hope that they'll ever do an MPPSK for the M340i though.

Yep I agree the nanny states we live in means no more MPE or MPPSK but the M340i sounded really good in the track video so maybe the have just made the MPPSK standard.

teaston · 12-12-2018, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

Busy day so just catching back up. The few written reviews I've read are all very positive.

Which of the video reviews is actually worth watching?

Carwow one!

NotGotABimmer23 · 12-12-2018, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 2CRO4TV

Yep I agree the nanny states we live in means no more MPE or MPPSK but the M340i sounded really good in the track video so maybe the have just made the MPPSK standard.

There is no way it's mppsk loud stock.

Tengocity · 12-12-2018, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

Busy day so just catching back up. The few written reviews I've read are all very positive.

Which of the video reviews is actually worth watching?

Carwow one!

Just watched it. Mat Watson should be on top gear... best presenter around just now!

New 3 looks to be a great all rounder. Fingers crossed they do a hybrid tourer, as that would be ideal for me.

dopper99 · 12-12-2018, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

Just watched it. Mat Watson should be on top gear... best presenter around just now!
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Which is why these carwow vids are getting massive views. This vid is already at 150k views and it’s only been out 10 hours. Virtually all vids are well into the 100k’s views and a few in the millions.

Carwow must be making a mint from YouTube, all because of Matt and his vids. Hope he’s had some good pay rises.

teaston · 12-12-2018, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

Just watched it. Mat Watson should be on top gear... best presenter around just now!

New 3 looks to be a great all rounder. Fingers crossed they do a hybrid tourer, as that would be ideal for me.

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Originally Posted by dopper99

Which is why these carwow vids are getting massive views. This vid is already at 150k views and it’s only been out 10 hours. Virtually all vids are well into the 100k’s views and a few in the millions.

Carwow must be making a mint from YouTube, all because of Matt and his vids. Hope he’s had some good pay rises.

Yep I think he’s bloody brilliant, makes Shhhhhhmee look absolutely shit!

E60525d · 12-12-2018, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by HighlandPete

New 320d engine does have two turbos. Remember part of how a turbo (or turbos) is/are implemented is to reduce fuel consumption and control emissions, not simply for more power.

From BMW's G20 Press Release.

Good info, Thank you!!

meatballs · 12-12-2018, 03:32 PM

The sunroof option is really annoying with the electric seats

andrewX3M40d · 12-12-2018, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

Just watched it. Mat Watson should be on top gear... best presenter around just now!

New 3 looks to be a great all rounder. Fingers crossed they do a hybrid tourer, as that would be ideal for me.

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Originally Posted by dopper99

Which is why these carwow vids are getting massive views. This vid is already at 150k views and it’s only been out 10 hours. Virtually all vids are well into the 100k’s views and a few in the millions.

Carwow must be making a mint from YouTube, all because of Matt and his vids. Hope he’s had some good pay rises.

Yep I think he’s bloody brilliant, makes Shhhhhhmee look absolutely shit!

I agree, he's by far the best of them, with a nice mixture of videos as well. The drag races are always good fun.

g9icy · 12-12-2018, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Yep I think he’s bloody brilliant, makes Shhhhhhmee look absolutely shit!

I hate Shhhmug150 with a deep passion. The intro to his videos ("Hi guy's I'm...") causes me physical pain.

I still watch him on occasion, usually when he's in that lovely Merc GTR AMG, which he ruined by getting it wrapped. He doesn't review cars though, he just talks about specs. Good idea really, means he never pisses any manufacturers off.

Anyway, joining in the love for Mat from Carwow, easily my favourite reviewer.

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