08 e90 seems so much better

yargnat · 08-08-2008, 05:14 AM

Hi

I currently am running around in a 08 e90 330D which is a courtesy car while my 06 330D is in for some rear-end repairs at the bodyshop.

The 08 car seems so much better than mine

1) basic sound system is a huge improvement
2) engine is more refined
3) it's an msport, same as mine, but it rides so much better on RFT's
4) seems better built - less rattles from the rear
5) there's no force-feedback on th idrive - so much easier to use.
6) idrive wheel has a grip on it

leads me to think my car is a dog!!

rogerxp · 08-08-2008, 05:29 AM

I absolutely agree with you. I've recently driven an '08' 330i M Sport & two '08' 320d M sport (whislt trying to diagnose my suspension issues) and both made my car feel... ...lumpy.

The ride on all of the others (OK there is a weight difference with them) was miles better than mine. They just felt better built - maybe 2 years of wear & tear can make older cars feel this different.

The ride on them was miles better however I'm putting it down to newer RFT's. One of the 320d's on Bridgestones, the other 320d on Michelins. Not sure what the 330i was on (Bridgestones I think).

Gives you that 'new car itch' doesnt it!!!

Carrera RSR · 08-08-2008, 05:35 AM

Funny you should mention it. I have had my 320d M Sport for 1 week and 1000 miles and I am sure the rear axle is more compliant over bumps than my 56 plate car. And thats with the Bridgestone RFT's.

Engine is better if still a little tight. I know that it is a new engine over my previous car but it is for the better.

Didn't previously suffer rattles. The iDrive is easier to use than I was expecting since almost everyone has complained about it since its inception. I have learned most need to know options in one 400 mile drive to Sheffiled and back.

Wingco · 08-08-2008, 07:47 AM

surely your courtesy car must have upgraded audio.
Standard set-up is cr@p IMO - I drove 3 diff courtesy cars before ordering mine, all with standard audio, and was appalled at how bad it was.
upgraded to the HiFi loudspeaker option which still isn't as good as the STANDARD (non-bose) set up in the A3 I've just moved from, but it's far better than standard....

RichardM · 08-08-2008, 08:07 AM

How can he tell if it has HiFi in a E90? I know in the E92 you just look for the duel speakers in the rear side panel.

gIzzE · 08-08-2008, 08:28 AM

Amp behind the trim on the left hand side of the boot.

yargnat · 08-08-2008, 08:39 AM

Definatly basic sound system. no tweeter grills in the front doors, and no amp in the boot.

It just makes me so disappointed with my own car!!
I've got new michelin RFT's on mine, and doesn't ride anywhere like the 08.

One thing I'm definaly gonna do is order the idrive wheel for the 08 car and put it in mine.

dxb335d · 08-08-2008, 10:55 AM

roge, what year is your e90?

08-08-2008, 05:14 AM	#1
yargnat Enlisted Member 4 Rep 49 Posts Drives: E90 330D M-Sport, Le-Mans Blue Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	08 e90 seems so much better Hi I currently am running around in a 08 e90 330D which is a courtesy car while my 06 330D is in for some rear-end repairs at the bodyshop. The 08 car seems so much better than mine 1) basic sound system is a huge improvement 2) engine is more refined 3) it's an msport, same as mine, but it rides so much better on RFT's 4) seems better built - less rattles from the rear 5) there's no force-feedback on th idrive - so much easier to use. 6) idrive wheel has a grip on it leads me to think my car is a dog!!
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rogerxp Major General 165 Rep 5,950 Posts Drives: M3 Comp Pack / QQ+2 Tekna Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockport, Cheshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 350Z GT Roadster [2.00] 2004 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2005 Nissan 350Z GT ... [0.00] 2006 E92 BMW 335i SE [9.00] 2003 Maserati 4200 [6.00] 2006 E90 330d M Sport [0.00]	I absolutely agree with you. I've recently driven an '08' 330i M Sport & two '08' 320d M sport (whislt trying to diagnose my suspension issues) and both made my car feel... ...lumpy. The ride on all of the others (OK there is a weight difference with them) was miles better than mine. They just felt better built - maybe 2 years of wear & tear can make older cars feel this different. The ride on them was miles better however I'm putting it down to newer RFT's. One of the 320d's on Bridgestones, the other 320d on Michelins. Not sure what the 330i was on (Bridgestones I think). Gives you that 'new car itch' doesnt it!!! __________________ Current -: MW E92 M3 Competition Pack / Qashqai+2 Tekna 1.6dci Gone -: 370Z GT Roadster; BMW X3 3.0d xdrive M Sport; E46 330i M Sport Coupe; Mazda RX8 231; Nissan 350Z GT Roadster; BMW E90 330d M Sport; BMW E92 335i SE; Maserati 4200; Nissan 350Z; Honda S2000; Astra Coupe Turbo; Ford Probe
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Carrera RSR Colonel 75 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Location: Location: iTrader: (1)	Funny you should mention it. I have had my 320d M Sport for 1 week and 1000 miles and I am sure the rear axle is more compliant over bumps than my 56 plate car. And thats with the Bridgestone RFT's. Engine is better if still a little tight. I know that it is a new engine over my previous car but it is for the better. Didn't previously suffer rattles. The iDrive is easier to use than I was expecting since almost everyone has complained about it since its inception. I have learned most need to know options in one 400 mile drive to Sheffiled and back.
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Wingco Private 2 Rep 91 Posts Drives: VW CC GT (2013MY) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	surely your courtesy car must have upgraded audio. Standard set-up is cr@p IMO - I drove 3 diff courtesy cars before ordering mine, all with standard audio, and was appalled at how bad it was. upgraded to the HiFi loudspeaker option which still isn't as good as the STANDARD (non-bose) set up in the A3 I've just moved from, but it's far better than standard.... __________________ GONE: 320d Editions SE - SG; Lemon Dakota; V-spokes style188, Hifi Loudspeaker, 6FL, Auto Lights/wipers. HELLO: VW CC GT Deep Pearl Black; Desert-Beige/black leather.
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RichardM Colonel 133 Rep 2,047 Posts Drives: G21 M340i LCI Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Essex UK iTrader: (2)	How can he tell if it has HiFi in a E90? I know in the E92 you just look for the duel speakers in the rear side panel. __________________ 2023 G21 M340i LCI Previous - 2020 G21 330d M-Sport, F31 335d M-Sport, F31 330d M-Sport
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yargnat Enlisted Member 4 Rep 49 Posts Drives: E90 330D M-Sport, Le-Mans Blue Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Definatly basic sound system. no tweeter grills in the front doors, and no amp in the boot. It just makes me so disappointed with my own car!! I've got new michelin RFT's on mine, and doesn't ride anywhere like the 08. One thing I'm definaly gonna do is order the idrive wheel for the 08 car and put it in mine.
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