BMW Servotronic steering

Penyfan1960 · 07-22-2009, 09:00 AM

Has anyone any comments or thoughts on Servotronic steering applicable to say the 320D M-sport. I have one on order with it and I'm just wondering if that was a bit of a mistake. Does it have any undue effect on the steering other than for parking?

AlanQS · 07-22-2009, 10:25 AM

Until March this year, all the cars had servotronic steering but it was deleted from the standard fitments in order to save money, - for BMW.

It is a good thing to have.

Penyfan1960 · 07-23-2009, 08:03 AM

Many thanks for the re-assurance that Servotronic steering is a good thing to have. Other than for parking I am just hoping it wont change the superb quality of the 320D m-sport I road tested!

I like your motor, very nice, inside & out.

Mine will be very similar: le mans blue, beige leathers but red brown eucalyptus. The latter raised an eyebrow at the dealers who thought it unusual with an m-sport.

But each to his own! Why be the same as everyone else?
Cheers!

AlanQS · 07-23-2009, 08:56 AM

Thanks. Red brown wasn't available at the time I bought my car otherwise I would have had it!

Servotronic only came with electric power steering and it's effect is subtle but good. Not to be confused with "active steering" which is a lot more expensive and has very mixed views.

The 3er is renowned for it's steering and servotronic plays a noticeable part in that reputation.

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AlanQS Colonel 243 Rep 2,811 Posts Drives: Jaguar XE P250 HSE Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 430i m-sport G ... [0.00]	Until March this year, all the cars had servotronic steering but it was deleted from the standard fitments in order to save money, - for BMW. It is a good thing to have.
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Penyfan1960 Trooper 7 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 320D M-Sport Le Mans Blue Join Date: May 2009 Location: S E London iTrader: (0)	Many thanks for the re-assurance that Servotronic steering is a good thing to have. Other than for parking I am just hoping it wont change the superb quality of the 320D m-sport I road tested! I like your motor, very nice, inside & out. Mine will be very similar: le mans blue, beige leathers but red brown eucalyptus. The latter raised an eyebrow at the dealers who thought it unusual with an m-sport. But each to his own! Why be the same as everyone else? Cheers!
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AlanQS Colonel 243 Rep 2,811 Posts Drives: Jaguar XE P250 HSE Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 430i m-sport G ... [0.00]	Thanks. Red brown wasn't available at the time I bought my car otherwise I would have had it! Servotronic only came with electric power steering and it's effect is subtle but good. Not to be confused with "active steering" which is a lot more expensive and has very mixed views. The 3er is renowned for it's steering and servotronic plays a noticeable part in that reputation.
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