330i v 330d

Exotica · 02-06-2009, 03:18 PM

Go on then list the pos and negatives.

Try to be unbiased.

jjbirch · 02-06-2009, 03:23 PM

well the i is a petrol and the d is a diesel hope this helps

Exotica · 02-06-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jjbirch

well the i is a petrol and the d is a diesel hope this helps

Not really no

dxb335d · 02-06-2009, 03:29 PM

One sounds nicer. As stock not much in it performance wise.

Tune the 330d and its a very quick car. If you dont want to mod get the 330i, you want performance go with the 330d.

Both superb cars.

neo871 · 02-06-2009, 03:29 PM

d/pos - lovely torque, lower fuel consumption, easily tunable (remapping)
d/cons - more expensive service, lack of sportiness in engine sound

i/pos - classic bmw sporty engine sound and exhaust note, rev happy, cheaper service
i/cons - higher fuel consumption, lack of low rev response

Exotica · 02-06-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

One sounds nicer. As stock not much in it performance wise.

Tune the 330d and its a very quick car. If you dont want to mod get the 330i, you want performance go with the 330d.

Both superb cars.

I wont mod but loved the diesel. Ok maybe !

dxb335d · 02-06-2009, 03:42 PM

Well how old a 330d are you thinking of getting?

tisme · 02-06-2009, 03:45 PM

I agree with neo's post. One extra diesel advantage is the very relaxed driving and cruising from 50 to 155 in 6th and the 700mile tank range.

Exotica · 02-06-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Well how old a 330d are you thinking of getting?

New this year.

dxb335d · 02-06-2009, 03:58 PM

So it will be the 245bhp engine. No brainer really mate. Go for it.

Exotica · 02-06-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

So it will be the 245bhp engine. No brainer really mate. Go for it.

Yes and saloon. Not decided on m sport or SE.

Will have either AW or Bluewater.

Only options will be visibility park, Loudspeaker . Not sure (cost) on sat nav, is there two different systems?

dxb335d · 02-06-2009, 04:28 PM

Two very contrasting colours your deciding between there.

Test drive the petrol and the diesel.

If you get the diesel will you re-map?
Yes there are two different Navs. Pro and Business. Pro is the better system with full map mode.

I believe Business only has arrows.

Exotica · 02-06-2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Two very contrasting colours your deciding between there.

Test drive the petrol and the diesel.

If you get the diesel will you re-map?
Yes there are two different Navs. Pro and Business. Pro is the better system with full map mode.

I believe Business only has arrows.

Its just the 1900 pound price

Re map possible, am a virgin on all this though.

dxb335d · 02-06-2009, 04:36 PM

I know mate. Ive got it and wouldnt be without the whole I-Drive system. Its not just a Sat Nav, but a complete control panel which also ties in with the stylish look of the car.

The interior can look quite plain without it.

encee · 02-06-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by neo871

d/pos - lovely torque, lower fuel consumption, easily tunable (remapping)
d/cons - more expensive service, lack of sportiness in engine sound

i/pos - classic bmw sporty engine sound and exhaust note, rev happy, cheaper service
i/cons - higher fuel consumption, lack of low rev response

+1

Totally sums it up in one. Top post !

Exotica · 02-06-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

I know mate. Ive got it and wouldnt be without the whole I-Drive system. Its not just a Sat Nav, but a complete control panel which also ties in with the stylish look of the car.

The interior can look quite plain without it.

All depends on what discount i can get.

G82Dude · 02-06-2009, 04:55 PM

iDrive 2 is not just sat nav - get it - it's so much better than the old system.

And go for M sport, specially as BMW are paying for it at the moment! Residuals are better too.

Have to say I have a new 330i which is great, although the new N53 engine does sound like a bag of spanners on idle! With the new 245HP diesel, I'm not sure if I would choose the petrol again...

dxb335d · 02-06-2009, 04:59 PM

Old Pro Nav and I-drive system is fine thanks.

tinka · 02-06-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

I know mate. Ive got it and wouldnt be without the whole I-Drive system. Its not just a Sat Nav, but a complete control panel which also ties in with the stylish look of the car.

The interior can look quite plain without it.

I probably got the nav more for the extra binnacle, i dont like the dash without it, it does look plain. It also does loads of other stuff besides nav.

Irnbrukid · 02-06-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by uke92dude

iDrive 2 is not just sat nav - get it - it's so much better than the old system.

And go for M sport, specially as BMW are paying for it at the moment! Residuals are better too.

Have to say I have a new 330i which is great, although the new N53 engine does sound like a bag of spanners on idle! With the new 245HP diesel, I'm not sure if I would choose the petrol again...

Only on the e92 not the e90, although they are doing free leather.

Discount should begin with a 1 at least...

G82Dude · 02-06-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Old Pro Nav and I-drive system is fine thanks.

Hmmm, if you say so. But it's definitely dated. BMW must have thought it needed changing... Although, iDrive 2 will look outdated soon when the new VAG systems become available.

willhollin · 02-06-2009, 05:25 PM

You should check out www.broadspeed.com, nearly £4k discount off E90 330d M-Sport Auto.

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