F30 330d

kaishang · 07-11-2012, 02:20 PM

The F30 330d is now on the BMW UK website. Seems like it is only marginally more expensive than the E90 330d.

dopper99 · 07-11-2012, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kaishang

The F30 330d is now on the BMW UK website. Seems like it is only marginally more expensive than the E90 330d.

I think its cheaper. In the case of the M Sport - you get the auto sport 8 speed 'box as standard and leather as standard. Add those options to the old E90 330d price and you'll find the F30 330d is cheaper I think.

xs2man · 07-11-2012, 03:56 PM

Shame it so fecking Fugly though. I was going to get one, but that front end put me right off. Maybe it'll grow on me though, and a few years down the line, once they have a x-driven touring, I may be tempted.

kaishang · 07-11-2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by xs2man

Shame it so fecking Fugly though.

Bit like an ugly girlfriend. You get used to them and then don't notice

Actually I think the F30 looks good.

About the price, I specced an F30 on the BMW website with about the same options as my E90 330d and it came up to about £1000 or so more, so I think it is a bit more expensive.

xs2man · 07-11-2012, 04:08 PM

Thats what inflation and a weak euro get you...

225_AB · 07-11-2012, 04:36 PM

? A weak euro would surely make it cheaper in £'s

xs2man · 07-11-2012, 05:01 PM

True. I forget. I get paid in Euros, so the weak euro gets me less money every month.

dopper99 · 07-11-2012, 05:41 PM

Yes I'm not keen on the front end. When I saw one in the flesh at the dealers the other week I dont like the way the front bonnet line is straight across the front. Why couldnt they include the bit where the badge is, down to where the grille is as part of the bonnet, like the E90?

BanziBarn · 07-12-2012, 03:49 AM

0-60 in under 6 seconds too. I wonder what the 335d will do if the 330 is that quick!?

TripleD · 07-12-2012, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dopper99

Yes I'm not keen on the front end. When I saw one in the flesh at the dealers the other week I dont like the way the front bonnet line is straight across the front. Why couldnt they include the bit where the badge is, down to where the grille is as part of the bonnet, like the E90?

Not sure about the squared up front end, but it would defo be better if they extended the bonet to the grills and got rid of that line in the middle.

I do like the interior from the pics I've seen, give it a few years and I'll get one.

Danny.B. · 07-12-2012, 04:25 AM

I went from:

Hate

Hate

Hate

Its ok

Oohh that looks alright

Want

Really grown on me!

rogerxp · 07-12-2012, 04:35 AM

I've just specced one up to over £48k

No manual gearbox option

BanziBarn · 07-12-2012, 04:44 AM

Is the Auto the new 8 speed torque converter rather than a double clutch?

rogerxp · 07-12-2012, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BanziBarn

Is the Auto the new 8 speed torque converter rather than a double clutch?

Think so yes.

BanziBarn · 07-12-2012, 05:28 AM

Heard its a good box. Read a review of the 135i which uses it.

rogerxp · 07-12-2012, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BanziBarn

Heard its a good box. Read a review of the 135i which uses it.

Yup, me too, and I'm sure it's great for smoothness and efficiency, but just leaves my left foot wanting

.

Seems like 'dinosours' like me who prefer a manual will be destined to drive older cars as a good-old manual box becomes obsolete

.

TripleD · 07-12-2012, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by rogerxp

Yup, me too, and I'm sure it's great for smoothness and efficiency, but just leaves my left foot wanting

.

Seems like 'dinosours' like me who prefer a manual will be destined to drive older cars as a good-old manual box becomes obsolete

.

Whatcha gonna do when they change the steering wheel and pedals for a PS3 controller!

kaishang · 07-12-2012, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by rogerxp

I've just specced one up to over £48k

No manual gearbox option

How did you do that?!?!? I got it to £43.5 and that was a lot of goodies?

magic77 · 07-12-2012, 06:37 AM

the new bonetts curtesy of pedestrain safety laws suck but everybody is doing it.

I have to say the line looks a much better in real life the on photos.

the 330D M sport looks and feels very nice had a good look over it at goodwood. might be a good option for next car if budet can go that way

rich1068 · 07-12-2012, 03:59 PM

Very keen pricing from FleetLine for 2 year contract hire. Far better than BMW.

davyk31 · 07-12-2012, 04:04 PM

What's the contract hire numbers on a 330d?

rich1068 · 07-12-2012, 04:22 PM

M Sport is coming in at £369.90 for 3+23/£331.63 6+23 That's pretty good when you consider leather and metallic are standard. BMW's prices are over £100 per month more.

http://www.comparecontracthire.com/

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