[tbenn1]

Thinking of changing my 330d

My car is 07 330d e92 92k

Reason for the change would it's time to start looking at buying a house.
I do around 80miles a day.
I average 36-38 mpg in the 330d

Would I get much better in a 123d?
Would I miss the 330d to much?

I have thought about 320d etc but don't think I'd save a great deal, and would miss the power to much.

Has any one had both?

Many thanks

[littlejohno]

From what people say the 123d is very short geared so I don't think u will gain a great deal if anything I'd of thought you should see more than that on a steady run.

[PixelVogue]

I read at steady motorway speed the 2nd turbo kicks in around 2k rpm so not great for fuel.

Might help aswell....

http://www.babybmw.net/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=42653

[marklemac]

I had a 2009 123d and the gearing is indeed short, revs high on the motorway.
Engine is noisy compared to the 3ltr diesel.
And you need to be aware of the dreaded timing chain issue (depending on year) which is why I got rid of mine.

I switched to a E92 335d and never looked back.
Bigger, smoother ride, smoother gearbox (even though both are same year and auto)

In terms of fuel, my 335d is better than what the 123d was doing.

Hope that helps.

[Stevese90]

I dont know your financial situation but go for the cheapest option mate and save as much as you can for your new home mate and once you settle down go and buy your self a nice motor all the best

[dy63]

123d gets around 36mpg. my brothers got one and ive got a 330d. but i average 30mpg shocked you get alot more but i guess you have manual? i wouldnt go for manual 123d. go for auto with flappy. 123d manual are appauling!!

[90MSP]

30mpg ?!!?.... I have a e90 330D and I get about 42mpg. Floor it all over the place and it would drop to about 38mpg,

[Pacman83]

I think you're splitting hairs if you think that a difference in saving a few quid a week on fuel will help in buying a house?

I'd keep the coupe if I were you. I think the 1 series looks awful regardless of mpg. I'd sooner lose money and drive a coupe than have one of those.

[Ess]

I test drove a 123d coupe before getting the 335d coupe. I found the 123d a little underwhelming and the interior quality didn't seem as good as the 3 series. Running costs-wise, I don't think you'll be saving anything, particularly after the cost of change.

[dy63]

Originally Posted by 90MSP

30mpg ?!!?.... I have a e90 330D and I get about 42mpg. Floor it all over the place and it would drop to about 38mpg,

do you have manual?

[90MSP]

Originally Posted by cupraraj

do you have manual?

No it's auto. But have to say used to get low 30's mpg... until I replaced both thermostats.

[dy63]

Originally Posted by 90MSP

No it's auto. But have to say used to get low 30's mpg... until I replaced both thermostats.

easy job? might do mine then

[90MSP]

Originally Posted by cupraraj

easy job? might do mine then

EGR thermo on mine is a 10 minute job, dead easy, remove the cover unbolt and replace. Main thermostat is not so easy, down the back of the engine I think. I got a local indie to do that one for me