Tw*t in black e90 320i

xenon · 03-11-2011, 04:57 AM

Engine issues aside it's a bit daft to say "struggles to move a 3 series" when it musters 170bhp and does 0-60 in 8s and on to 144mph. It's obviously no use for your driving style but it suits others. I probably wouldn't pick the same engine again because the economy is poor.

Boyd1963 · 03-11-2011, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by xenon

Engine issues aside it's a bit daft to say "struggles to move a 3 series" when it musters 170bhp and does 0-60 in 8s and on to 144mph. It's obviously no use for your driving style but it suits others. I probably wouldn't pick the same engine again because the economy is poor.

That was exactly my thoughts when I bought mine. There were 2 cars on the dealers forecourt that were exactly the same except that one was a 320d and the other a 320i. The 320d was 4k more than the 320i.

As I've got a fuel card I thought to myself "fuel economy is not a big problem and I will save myself 4k"

What I should have done was tested them back to back and then I'm sure that I would probably have gone for the 320d.

Em135eye · 03-11-2011, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

Just a Twat then?

But of course.

xenon · 03-11-2011, 05:18 AM

Assuming it's not exhibiting problems then it is absolutely silent at tickover and it loves to rev which is good mated to such a crisp 'box.

atariboy · 03-11-2011, 08:28 AM

My 320i, mechanically wise has been flawless. In comparison to BMW 6 pots, yes it is a bit of a munter but then again, its bound to be.

However, compared to other manufacturers 4-pots, I think it is superb.

I will, however, be looking for a 335i later this year. I am just so jealous of 335i owners

03-11-2011, 04:57 AM	#45
xenon Major General 1397 Rep 8,083 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	Engine issues aside it's a bit daft to say "struggles to move a 3 series" when it musters 170bhp and does 0-60 in 8s and on to 144mph. It's obviously no use for your driving style but it suits others. I probably wouldn't pick the same engine again because the economy is poor. __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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xenon Major General 1397 Rep 8,083 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	Assuming it's not exhibiting problems then it is absolutely silent at tickover and it loves to rev which is good mated to such a crisp 'box. __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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atariboy Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 261 Posts Drives: E93 33I M-Sport Dec'11 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Swindon, UK iTrader: (0)	My 320i, mechanically wise has been flawless. In comparison to BMW 6 pots, yes it is a bit of a munter but then again, its bound to be. However, compared to other manufacturers 4-pots, I think it is superb. I will, however, be looking for a 335i later this year. I am just so jealous of 335i owners
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