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      02-13-2019, 03:33 AM   #23
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I'm hoping the X3 is quieter as road noise on any F3x is annoying, regardless of engine.
The road noise is far better suppressed in the X3. I felt noise insulation should be better at urban speeds though (in the diesel). Acoustic glass may well make a big difference to help that. I'd tick that box in any car in which it is available.
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I'm hoping the X3 is quieter as road noise on any F3x is annoying, regardless of engine.
The road noise is far better suppressed in the X3. I felt noise insulation should be better at urban speeds though (in the diesel). Acoustic glass may well make a big difference to help that. I'd tick that box in any car in which it is available.
I looked for acoustic glass on the 5 series but could not find in the booklets/build a car. My salesman claims is standard on the 5 series. Dunno if that's true or not. Sales staff are not the most informed of people.
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Acoustic Glass is standard on all G 5-series
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      02-13-2019, 06:19 AM   #26
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Acoustic Glass is standard on all G 5-series
ohhh nice! The bloody stuff works!!!

Also the car has "Synergy Thermoacoustic Capsule (SYNTAK) engine encapsulation technology". Apparently it's soundproofing materials that covers the engine and transmission.
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Acoustic Glass is standard on all G 5-series
ohhh nice! The bloody stuff works!!!

Also the car has "Synergy Thermoacoustic Capsule (SYNTAK) engine encapsulation technology". Apparently it's soundproofing materials that covers the engine and transmission.
Sounds like mumbo-jumbo but if it works
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      02-13-2019, 07:08 AM   #28
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Never heard of that but acoustic glass definitely does work.
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"SYNTAK: cutting-edge acoustic capsule for engine and transmission.
BMW has used the SYNTAK (Synergy Thermoacoustic Capsule) technology in the new BMW 5 Series to reduce powertrain noise. The lightweight soundproofing materials encapsulating the engine and transmission team up with a series of inventive touches to lower volume levels, while also producing considerable weight and fuel savings. SYNTAK improves the powertrain’s heat retention, which in turn leads to reduced fuel consumption."
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You have obviously not driven some American PETROL 4-cylinder engines. Our N47 is a paragon of smoothness compared to most standard 2.0-2.5 litre petrol lumps on the US. Yes, it can SOUND a little rattly, but at least it's not beating up your hands with vibration like an Ingenium diesel in an XE.

We don't get the B48 over here and probably never will since VW trashed the US diesel market.
Good point, sometimes the petrol 4 pot is no better than diesel 4 pot, everyone witch hunts 320D and likes of it
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To buck the trend, I've been nothing short of very impressed with the wife's 2.0d in the X2. It's quieter than I recal, pulls unbelievably well combined with the X Drive.

At times it does make me wonder what else is needed, but then luxury wants kick in.
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I'm hoping the X3 is quieter as road noise on any F3x is annoying, regardless of engine.
Can't say I've found the noise to be too bad on my F36. Its a bit quieter than the Mazda 6 I had before but not as quiet as the A4 I had before that. To say that's it's too noisy would be a gross exaggeration though.
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To buck the trend, I've been nothing short of very impressed with the wife's 2.0d in the X2. It's quieter than I recal, pulls unbelievably well combined with the X Drive.

At times it does make me wonder what else is needed, but then luxury wants kick in.
Same here with the 2.0d X3 I had the other week Chris, nothing wrong with the engine.

On the general point of the 320d sdrive it's probably the best handling 3er there is certainly better than the 335d.
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I find the 2.0d runs out of steam quite early but for low rev acceleration combined with the auto box its a good engine.

Away from the lights its fast enough.

Overtakes i sometimes wish it had a bit more.
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I find the 2.0d runs out of steam quite early but for low rev acceleration combined with the auto box its a good engine.

Away from the lights its fast enough.

Overtakes i sometimes wish it had a bit more.
Nothing a remap can't fix.
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Nothing a remap can't fix.
I'd like to but its a lease car so not worth it
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