[PX3]

Originally Posted by SkyJawa

It may be the best all rounder but one started up next to me the other day and boy do they sound like a tractor!

Who cares what people hear on the outside
The N47 is loud on idle (even when warm), but I would say the B47 is an improvement and definitely better once the engine is warmed up.

The B47 can sound pretty cool on some occasions (I know, I know!), I assume it's when the DPF Regen kicks in as you get a deeper exhaust note. Has anyone else noticed this?

[SkyJawa]

Originally Posted by PX3

Who cares what people hear on the outside

x20d Cabriolet owners that’s who

[PX3]

Originally Posted by SkyJawa

x20d Cabriolet owners that’s who

You're right, I can never understand why or who would want a convertible diesel!

[RobUK]

Originally Posted by PX3

You're right, I can never understand why or who would want a convertible diesel!

I know a few women who have convertible diesels

[SirMoo]

Originally Posted by thescouselander

When it comes to diesel discussions on fuel savings are irrelevant as any savings are wiped out by reliability/maintenance issues. For that reason I'd suggest the 320D is not the best all rounder.

Utter balls ! My e46 320d touring is now on 218K and hasn't missed a beat. Just the usual upkeep, still does 55+mpg on a run and 45 round town.

[fuzzybunny]

Originally Posted by PX3

You're right, I can never understand why or who would want a convertible diesel!

I am onto my second F33 435dx and I absolutely love it,
Quiet, effortless power, top down motoring whenever you want it and great mpg.

[Pobsey]

Originally Posted by SirMoo

Utter balls ! My e46 320d touring is now on 218K and hasn't missed a beat. Just the usual upkeep, still does 55+mpg on a run and 45 round town.

I agree with you, two n47 engined cars, driven by me over 350,000miles only two journeys started and not completed - fly wheel bearing failure and a timing chain issue (on a very early 2007 facelift e87 - so the very first version on the n47)

Would have another without hesitation, only reason I’m not on my third is the n57 engine 😂