Review of facelifted 3 series (330d)

kmarei · 09-02-2008, 11:21 AM

thought this might be interesting to some of you

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...Series/234722/

Chitown-Irish · 09-02-2008, 12:23 PM

Key statement in review: "Unfortunately, the 3-series saloon (sedan) and touring (wagon) won’t be getting the seven-speed double-clutch gearbox that has been fitted to the cabriolet and coupe variants.".

Bummer.

Now I am confused as it states later on "Channelling drive back to the rear wheels is the same Getrag six-speed manual as used in the old 330d. There is also an optional six-speed automatic, but BMW won’t be offering its new seven-speed double clutch ‘box in anything other than the top-of-the-line 335i and M3 coupe and cabriolet.".

Since this a European spec review I guess it's still a wait and see for North America.

535desire · 09-16-2008, 02:03 PM

here's a short review by an american group.

finger's crossed that they'll bring it over in the near future.

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Chitown-Irish Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 292 Posts Drives: 11 X3 xDrive35i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orland Park, IL iTrader: (0)	Key statement in review: "Unfortunately, the 3-series saloon (sedan) and touring (wagon) won’t be getting the seven-speed double-clutch gearbox that has been fitted to the cabriolet and coupe variants.". Bummer. Now I am confused as it states later on "Channelling drive back to the rear wheels is the same Getrag six-speed manual as used in the old 330d. There is also an optional six-speed automatic, but BMW won’t be offering its new seven-speed double clutch ‘box in anything other than the top-of-the-line 335i and M3 coupe and cabriolet.". Since this a European spec review I guess it's still a wait and see for North America. __________________ 2011 X3 xDrive35i F25 (CPO) Space Grey/Black Leather, Packages: Premium, Cold Weather, BMW Apps, Sirius and Technology. BMW CCA Member (WindyCity Chapter). Former cars: 06 750i E65 (CPO) 07 E90 335i (bought used but had problematic iDrive so sold it to get 7-series)
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535desire Private First Class 5 Rep 162 Posts Drives: MB & VW diesels Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	here's a short review by an american group. finger's crossed that they'll bring it over in the near future.
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