Choosing between an E90 and F30 (320d) - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

kbryce · 09-28-2012, 10:56 AM

320d doesn't sound like it would be a great choice if you're planning on racing with your friends

rbtamms · 09-28-2012, 11:21 AM

My friend just bought an F30 and he let me test drive it. I say the interior is a big improvement & much more elegent. First thing I noticed is that the steering wheel & gas pedal is smoother. I tried all 3 driving modes: ECO PRO - fuel efficient but the car is very weak; COMFORT - I didn't notice anything much; SPORT - I say is the real typical BMW setup & I use the steptronic to try the 8 speed transmission. Wow it was faster than I thought for a 4 cyclinder.

Overall, I like the interior, the steering wheel & the pedal feel. But...I still like the look of the E90....

AdiSinghV12 · 10-06-2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by coyoote79

f30 looks like a family sedan but e90 is absolutely sportive sedan

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Originally Posted by kbryce

320d doesn't sound like it would be a great choice if you're planning on racing with your friends

There are only 2 sedan (E90 LCI) variants are available in India bro, the 320d and the 330i. I wouldn't mind getting the 330i but the gas prices are too high. A liter of Diesel costs Rs. 48 ($0.95) whereas the Gasoline costs around Rs.80 ($1.6) per liter. & personally I loved the 335i when I drove it in London but I just don't feel that the 330i is overall a better performer than the 320d.

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Originally Posted by rbtamms

My friend just bought an F30 and he let me test drive it. I say the interior is a big improvement & much more elegent. First thing I noticed is that the steering wheel & gas pedal is smoother. I tried all 3 driving modes: ECO PRO - fuel efficient but the car is very weak; COMFORT - I didn't notice anything much; SPORT - I say is the real typical BMW setup & I use the steptronic to try the 8 speed transmission. Wow it was faster than I thought for a 4 cyclinder.

Overall, I like the interior, the steering wheel & the pedal feel. But...I still like the look of the E90....

Thanks for your input. The feelings are mutual. The E90 LCI feels like its on the sports mode by default

Meeni · 10-06-2012, 02:54 PM

If you don't care about efficiency and are all about fun, get the 335i, not the 320d.

Now, if you can only consider the 330i, it is a much more enjoyable package than a 320d. It does not have the same torque curve, but it does output some serious power and has the proper power band of a proper sport car. Not as clear cut, but for fun and joy only, the 330 still wins for me.

Carjack · 10-06-2012, 03:53 PM

The 320D is the top BMW seller in the UK.
It's the best 'all-round' motor available.
Good performance with good fuel enconomy. Low road tax.
All with an excellent drive and good resale value.
Whatever some say: it's unbeatable!
There is no other motor available in the UK which can get anywhere near it!

DC_Oldboy · 10-06-2012, 05:05 PM

If I had to choose between E90 LCI or F30, I would pick E90 in terms exterior styling. But newer is better right?

09-28-2012, 10:56 AM	#23
kbryce I have to return some video tapes Drives: e92 335i 6mt Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Albany/NYC Posts: 2,605 iTrader: (0)	320d doesn't sound like it would be a great choice if you're planning on racing with your friends __________________ 13 Black Sapphire e92 335i - 6mt - M-Sport - Black Kidneys - BMS Performance Intake - Muffler Delete - More to come 10 Le Mans Blue e92 335i - Retired 09 Monaco Blue e92 328i xdrive - Retired 07 Sparkling Graphite e92 328xi - Retired

09-28-2012, 11:21 AM	#24
rbtamms Captain Drives: 2011 E90 and 2013 F25 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 680 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 328i [0.00]	My friend just bought an F30 and he let me test drive it. I say the interior is a big improvement & much more elegent. First thing I noticed is that the steering wheel & gas pedal is smoother. I tried all 3 driving modes: ECO PRO - fuel efficient but the car is very weak; COMFORT - I didn't notice anything much; SPORT - I say is the real typical BMW setup & I use the steptronic to try the 8 speed transmission. Wow it was faster than I thought for a 4 cyclinder. Overall, I like the interior, the steering wheel & the pedal feel. But...I still like the look of the E90.... __________________

10-06-2012, 05:05 PM	#28
DC_Oldboy O-(^.~Q) Drives: 2006 330i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 2,337 iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [4.00]	If I had to choose between E90 LCI or F30, I would pick E90 in terms exterior styling. But newer is better right? __________________

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10-06-2012, 02:54 PM	#26
Meeni Gateropode Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN Posts: 735 iTrader: (0)	If you don't care about efficiency and are all about fun, get the 335i, not the 320d. Now, if you can only consider the 330i, it is a much more enjoyable package than a 320d. It does not have the same torque curve, but it does output some serious power and has the proper power band of a proper sport car. Not as clear cut, but for fun and joy only, the 330 still wins for me.

10-06-2012, 03:53 PM	#27
Carjack Stormtrooper Drives: 320D M-Sport Estoril Blue II Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: London Posts: 387 iTrader: (0)	The 320D is the top BMW seller in the UK. It's the best 'all-round' motor available. Good performance with good fuel enconomy. Low road tax. All with an excellent drive and good resale value. Whatever some say: it's unbeatable! There is no other motor available in the UK which can get anywhere near it!